Massachusetts Unemployment Figures From Bureau Report
Wright of the Bureau of Labor and Statistics for Massachusetts reports that only about 28,508 of 584,690 workers in the state are unemployed, arguing the national rate would be much higher if applied broadly. He notes mill workers suffer most and a portion includes tramps, while the Tribe of Jesse Hutchinsons plan Colorado concerts reflecting historic anti slavery era.
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Wright
Bureau of Labor and Statistics
Massachusetts
United States
Hutchinson
John
Colorado
Sweet Singers
Republic of the West
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
California
Mr. Grow
Andrew Johnson
Buchanan
Republican Party
Nashville
Secretary of the Treasury
America
Pacific
Great Lakes
Mexico
Telegraphic Brevities Chronicle Fever and Accidents
August 28 notes in Liverpool inviting subscriptions for yellow fever victims. New Orleans and Vicksburg report hundreds of new cases and rising deaths, Memphis and Jackson show severe tolls, with churches and cities raising funds. Sept 2 updates add Memphis cases and Port Gibson devastation. Casualties include a Grand Rapids and Indiana train wreck with 85 injured, a Newark factory fire, and a St. Louis elevator disaster fatally harming two men. Crime section mentions illicit distillers in Putnam county Tenn seeking leniency.
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Liverpool
England
New Orleans
Vickburg
Memphis
St. Louis
Merchants’ Exchange
Chicago
Vicksburg
Jackson
Miss
Orleans
New York
Port Gibson
Aus
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Lockwood
Mich
Peters
Newark
N. J
Notable World News Sketches of Crime and Politics
The column lists varied incidents including a Concordia bank robbery, a post office money order theft in St Louis, a fatal shooting in Laramie City after a drunken arrest, and a child murder in Detroit area. It notes mob violence in Md and multiple political and social items across Aug 28 to Sept 83, including temperance events, debt data, and a ship collision near Barking with hundreds drowned.
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Concordia
Miss
St. Louis
Sciota County
Prince George County
National Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Indianapolis
Lawrence
Kansas
Bismarck Grove
U. S
New York
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Savings Bank
San Francisco
Wheat and farm product reports from Kansas and beyond
Reports from Hunter Houston near Junction City yield nine acres of Fultz wheat at 450 bushels and a 49 bushel per acre average on 1500 bushels. Larned records ten acres at 40 bushels per acre. R J Sanderson notes corn stalk molasses as superior to sorghum. International trade details cover cattle, beef, sheep, grain exports, and 1877-78 crop estimates and meat trade growth to Liverpool.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Hunter Houston
Junction City
R. J. Sanderson
Girard
Haverly
Larned
New York
France
London
Europe
Baltimore
Boston
Hooper
New York Produce Exchange Weekly
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
United States
England
Liverpool
Mersey
America
Dublin
Judge Carpenter Delivers Political Oration At Evans
South Carolina judge Carpenter addressed Evans citizens in a schoolhouse gathering, critiquing Democratic leaders and Northern Democrats, praising Republican policies, greenbacks, and national unity, while urging preservation of the Union and northern civilization.
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North
County Commissioners Meeting Notes and Precinct Formation
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners met with members B D Harper and F W Hammitt. They reviewed assessments for J Lemon D B Stanton L H Cole A E Neff and others, adjusting or striking errors. A new Precinct No 15 Bijou was created with voting at R C Bloomfield camp. Appointments were made for election judges. road and tax issues were discussed and warrants issued. The session adjourned with further actions planned for the next meeting.
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Board of County Commissioners
Main
Monroe Streets
B.D. Harper
F. W. Hammitt
J. Lemon
D. B. Stanton
Weld
L. H. Cole
Mr. Cole
A. E. Neff
R. ©. Bloomfield
Wuerras
Deer Trail
Bijou
Corona
Township One
Fifty
South Platte River
R. C. Bloomfield
T. D. H. Brown
Dan’l. Diffebach
John Barrie
W. J. Davis
State Board of Land Commissioners
North Range
J. W. Buckley
J. B. Flower
D. T. Hapgood
J. D. Buckley
James Torrens
R. Propst
J. P
W. A. Matlock
Ruel Pray
Wm. Humphreys
W. D. French
W. 8
McCutcheon
D. C Wyatt
Evans
Lower Thompson Bridge
L. A. Phillips
Phillips
Fire Devastates Store in Platteville Rumor of Theft Cover
The Platteville fire destroyed Louis Wenger’s store with all stock lost. Citizens saved a nearby frame building belonging to N B Dearborn after flames spread within thirty feet. Dearborn thanks Mrs Assig W A Matlock A Heim R Follett R Mathew J Armstrong and L Wenger for water and effort. suspicion of arson to conceal theft.
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Greeley Tribune
Louis Wenger
N. B. Dearborn
Mr. Dearborn
Dr. Assig
W. A. Matlock
A. Heim
R. Follett
R. Mathew
J. Armstrong
L. Wenger
Ruricona
Greenback Debate Set for Sept 9 at Barnum Hall
The Greenback discussion in Greeley is confirmed with Haynes and Boyd challenging the Greenbackers. The event is scheduled for Monday evening September 9 at Barnum Hall, with speakers listed in order beginning with AL A. Haynes and David Born.
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Messrs. Haynes and
Boyd
Greeley
Barnum Hall
AL. A. Haynes
David Born
Loveland News Notes on Haying and Local Growth
The Loveland letter reports haying conditions improving yet hampered by tough grass and late cutting. It notes wheat yields shrinking due to rust, freights to Chicago not increasing farmer returns, and railroads shifting surplus costs. Local building expands with Osborn and Krouskop homes, schools set to begin, and Johnsons noting health and labor adjustments. A. J. Wilber is nominated for the Weld county Legislature.
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Trinune
Geo. Rist
Chicago
J. N. French
Zachary Taylor
Ed. C. Smith
Ella French
Winona
Darough
Idaho Springs
Milo Osborn
Osborn
John J. Ryan
Ryan
Davenport
Iowa
Milner Brothers
Greeley Tribune
Weld County
A. J. Wilber
A. L. W. Loveland
School class transitions and admission exams outlined
The notice lists how classes will progress after last term including Algebra to Natural Philosophy Chemistry to Zoology and Analytical Chemistry English Literature to Rhetoric Botany A class to Physical Geography and B class to Townsend's Civil Government and Algebra. Examinations for admission are set for Sept 2 and 3 and promotions in lower grades will not occur. The advertisement promotes Vosburg & Co Denver confectioners and W W Montelius piano and organ sales. Our Baking Powder by C W Sansory Denver is advertised as superior.
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Townsend
C. W. Sansory
Denver
Personal Thanks and Farewell Card Invalid
The readable text offers a brief thanks to friends for patronage and recommends continued support for successors, signed by a person not fully named. Geographic or organizational details are not provided.
Saddle and Harness Sale at Hart Salerooms
Goops for cash at greatly reduced prices as freed stocks and net goods fill the inventory. Now is the time to buy in Greeley Colorado at Main Street Hart Salerooms. Satisfaction guaranteed or no deal.
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R. E. Hart
Main Street
Greeley
Colo
Five Young Bulls for Sale and New Hay Presses Offered
Graded bulls advertised for sale from Durham stock with choice cows. Also listed are Depertek Co. Improved Lever and Geared Perpetual Hay Presses capable of pressing 15 to 20 tons per day for loading 10 to 12 tons per car. Call at their Denver warehouse to view. W. J. Konsry.
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Durham
Frice
Wa. McCleran
P. K. Depertek & Co
Cail
Denver
W. J. Konsry
Lawrence House Denver Sold to R R Newkirk Lands New Landlord
Local notice reports Lawrence House in Denver changing ownership to landlord R R Newkirk who promises a good table large rooms central location and low rates. The item notes nearby business activity including Aikin Rogers candy makers and various Colorado trades and shops with low prices on fruit cigars and goods.
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Lawrence
Denver
R. R. Newkirk
Aikin & Rogers
Colorado
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Gilpin
Frederick W. Pitkin
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Larimer
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Pueblo
Charles W. Wright
Arapahoe
Joseph C. Shattuck
Regents of State University
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Junius Berkley
Boulder
J. L. Brush
Greeley, IL
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Highland Lake
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Lupton
Putnam County
Tenn
Sherman
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
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Washington
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Berlin
Sedan
Socialist Party
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Supreme Court
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Black
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Toucey
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Patterson
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Star of the West
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W. A. Nicuols & Co
the County Commissioners
Platteville
Loveland
Greeley Public School
N. O. Vosburg & Co
Denver Confectioners
D. Marechal
Paris
W. W. Montelius
W. J. Kinsgy
Eee
Jain & Jackson
Democratic Mass Meeting
W. A. Nichozs
W. A. Nichols & Co
Herman H. Heiser
Mr. Heiser
8. D. Hastings
Flower
Flower’s
Hamman’s
H. H. Barton
H. F. Flower
W. C. Dickerson
Monk & Ingalsee
A. W. Tyroff
Tyron F
Mall Street
H. F. Flower’s
Wa. Hamman
City Bakery
H. B. Jackson
Rogers Bros
Monk & Ingalsee’s
S. A. MosHer
Orry Bakery
R. P. Abbey & Co’s
R. P. Anpgy & Co's
Clark’s
Thompson Bros
Monk & Ingalsbe’s
Hamman
W. Hamman
Mr. Hamman
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