1879 crop report from the South and the droughts across states
The September Department of Agriculture bulletin notes sharp declines in New England and parts of the Midwest while the Ohio Valley shows record wheat yields. It cites a cyclone’s damage in Florida and Georgia, river operations, suspensions of banks, and political and labor developments amid a broad survey of agriculture, finance, and public notices.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Efery
England
Maine
New Ho Fe
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Sfillares
Erty
Ricas
Ward
Richmond
Hudson River
New York
Posihikenpea
Miadis
Florida
Department ‘of Agriculture
Ohio Valley
Wiswavorox
Rogiater
Treasury
Adams Express Company
Cansdd
Princess Louise
Ts United
States
Commissioner of Pensions
Hertford
Colt
Nko
W. HH
Cate
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Clattanooga
Tonnijarere
John Taor
Io Ihilled
Filet
Roark
Durat
Wingtad
Nni
Ohle
Axphi
Chattanooga
N. Jy
Caaher Tv
Yertoy
Ae ‘Manufacturora
National
Wvas
Tur International
Coth Levator
British advances in Egypt and related political shifts
Reports detail British troops occupying Kaafr-ol-Dwar and Ramidh camps dissolving, Egyptian soldiers deserting Mallabalad, and Aboukir commander ready to surrender. Lord Dufferin informs of possible convention amid withdrawal. Egyptian ministers plan to disband the army as Twink service observances mark victory.
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Kaafr-ol- Dwar
Damietta
Ramidh
Mallabalad
Aboukir
Dufferin
Clonglandinople
Egypt
England
Faorrowe
Republican Party
Wisconsin
E. W. Kayes
George C. Jtazchondér Conprass
Joan Melwryns
Cornelius Thérnbura
Enffora Jostrom
Gloucester
Perdambuco
Esteamer
Anorada Mauvinte
Shaton HN
Phoodelphia
Tle
Leliyrmer Erie
Brownsville
Teds
Ponsycole Aeventeen New
Sault Ste. Marie
Paciing
British Victory at Tekel Kebir and Zagazig
British forces under General Wolseley breach strong Arab defenses at Tekel Kebir, seize five trains, 1,200 tents, and vast ammunition. Indian brigade and Highland regiments press from the south, rout the enemy toward Zagazig, with heavy losses on both sides and substantial capture of works and matériel.
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Gunenal
Egypt
Tal-el-Eddir
Arabi
Loswag
Highland Brigade
Genera"McPherson
Marth
Zagnéig
Alexandria
Arabi Pasha
Tel-el-Kebir
Attorn
Cairo
Port
Kafr-el-Dwar
Kafr-ol-Dwar
Wolsiley
Butros Boy
Catra
Butros Bey
Tol-el-Kobi
British War Office
Generel Weolacloy
Lowe
Tombs Pasha
Cafro Bava
Wolscley
Arab Pasha
Wolseley
Tho
Britis
Ragenastt
Milto Notton
Woilsoley
Losg
Unithy
Maly
Dornord
Afmedad
Zagazig
McPherson
Tekel-Kebir
Kassarain
Jocks
Arnbl Pass
Offera
Graham
Foot Guards
Duke of Connaught
Punt
Royal Irish
Willie
Colonal Chardy
Colville
Liouannes Birdigood
Bomervell
Wighland
Uiok
McNell
Cumberland and
Fox
Allison
Cameron Highlanders
Raeheb Pasha
Ali Fehmi Pasha
Illinois notes recount crime and mortality in various towns
The item surveys incidents across McLean, Sangamon, Randolph, and neighboring counties. Among events are a fatal injury from a fence blow, a robbery at a store with a burnt safe contents stolen, suicides and other deaths, a jail-ward plea by Rutledge, and the rise in beekeeping prosperity amid statewide climate reports. Local officials discuss bonds, salaries, and county affairs.
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Pest
Laditin
Citeas
Peese Liana
Jos Pelton
Sivgfal i
Chicago
Svors
Niem
Putas
George’t. Rutledge
Joseph Bishop
Randolph Township
McLean County
Bishop
Rutledge
Wiliam
Sangamon County
Nate ‘Foxb
Abu
Lincoln Fair
Ewing
Franklin County
J. B. Turner
Lincoln
Mlinois
Bannah Smith
McKeen
Clarke County
Carrollton
Gren County
Frederick Kreitzer
Metropolis
Macoupa County
Jacksonville
Carlinville
Macoupin
William Crowder
St. Louis
Samuel Hater
Ferydicat
Tonesboro
Unton County
Epaeter
Aoyalson
Chesten- Mason
F. Woode
Ing Bear Waverly
Morgan County
A.wagoh
Arunaway
James Tracy
John Huebuad
Tracy
Dickson Bribery Charge Details Sent to U S Attorney
The September 18 summary from Washtington reports Foreman Dickson's assertion that Bowen urged securing Brady and Dorsey convictions with a post verdict presidential pardon, amid denials from Bliss Kerr and Borriots. Dickson sent a letter to Attorney General Droxson detailing alleged bribe scenarios and asserting attempts to sway justice.
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Washtoton
Dickson
Bowen
Brady
Dorsey
Bone
Bliss
Bforriots
Kerr
Faemod
District of Columbia
Departeae
Obama
Droxson
Water Finders on Cape Cod Prowess and Tales
A punchy note from Beverly and Newport recounts a Cape Cod water finder once again drawing attention. The old farmer, nearly blind, claims to locate wells and metals by a twig or stick test and has earned wages this season. Local reports say his feats include finding water several feet below the surface and metals in altered sites, with skeptics and believers debating his method.
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Cape Cod
Province
Beverly
Newport
Thera Ara
Newshire
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J. D. Hornley
Arkansas
H. Rogigs
Telfth
Martin
Demaids
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Cataneato
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Lytha
Wessington
Minbrand
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Mresferd Union , Telegraph Company
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Labor Party
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Philadelphia Medical News
Canada
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J. Bterling Morton
Benjamin Butterworth
Henry Korldan
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Worthington
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Iowa
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Kaasassin
Fio Vette
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Severan
Kananarin
Illinois-State News
Shelby County
Horaca
Taland
Mississippi River
Harrisonville
Monroe County
Randolph County
Prairie du Rocher
William Chase
Stonefort
Saline County
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Himestied
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Celsini
Torregiano
Michael Angelo
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Accade Della Crusca
Clara Eve Clement
St. Nicholas
Foreman Dickson
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Passaic
Passaic City
Bellaville
Aleo Cern
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