Election news signals shifting Kentucky and national politics
The Cincinnati Gazette notes a smaller Democratic majority in Kentucky, with Louisville figures estimating 15,000 to 20,000, suggesting impacts on fall elections and potential shifts in party support. Dispatches discuss Sam J. Tilden’s presidential prospects and a possible Justice Field candidacy, amid speculation on regional loyalties and fundraising. A Chattanooga student, Thomas Walls, dies at 17 after illness, with university ties and a Times tribute highlighting his exemplary character.
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Memphis Yellow Fever Update Amid Suspected Citywide Spread
Memphis reports eleven new yellow fever cases yesterday with two deaths since Wednesday night. Weather remains sultry as storms sweep north of Memphis and a light shower fell before daylight. The health office records eighteen new cases in Cincinnati Gazette dispatches, most among white residents, with numerous names listed and deaths rising.
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J.C. Joyce
Davidson
D. T. Porter
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Porter
Committee of Safety
Convention of National Cotton Exchange Meet Draws Interest
In New York on August 7 the upcoming meeting of the National Bottom Exchange committee in this city Wednesday next draws strong interest from cotton dealers. Delegates from key districts are expected and preparations for a suitable venue and program are under way. President Phelps of New Orleans is expected to preside, with business leaders arranging to attend and discuss reduction in cotton. A ship arrival from Algeria via Liverpool also stirs local interest among traders and brokers observing market shifts.
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Exodus era brings migrants to Frory cutlery works
The article notes workers leaving Sheffield not for lack of jobs but for better wages and homes offered by Frory cutlery proprietors. It mentions an expected influx of five hundred more workers in the fall and situates the item within Washington dispatches on treasure and immigration policy.
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Maryland Democratic State Convention Aug. 7 likely nominates Hamilton
Balttmwore Aug. 6 The Democratic State Convention meets in the city tomorrow to nominate for Governor Comptroller Attorney General and Clerk of the Court of Appeals. William T. Hamilton of Washington county faces no opposition for Governor and is expected to be nominated by acclamation. Hamilton formerly served as U S Senator with term ending in 1875. Incumbents for Comptroller and Attorney General are to be renominated.
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Washinging County
Canal break halts work at Armory mills
In Manchester on Aug 7 a break in the upper canal washed out a 30 foot embankment near the Armory mills site. About ten thousand workers lose jobs temporarily. Repairs cost about $500 and the mills are to run again within 24 hours as water diverted to the lower canal limits damage.
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Democratic ticket named at convention without roll call
At the Democratic State Convention Hon. Wm. T. Hamilton of Washington county was unanimously nominated for Governor. C. J. Mc Gwinn was nominated for Attorney General and Thos. J. Keating for Comptroller. No other nominations were made and no roll call occurred.
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Washington County
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Thos. J. Keating
Wreck of Burgas Sparks Theft of Cargo in Dense Fog
In Hautrax Nova Scotia the steamer Burgas struck rocks near farmer's Cove on July 14 in fog. Fishermen aided the crew as hundreds boarded the wreck and seized wheat cargo and 400 sheep. Local authorities recovered three schooner loads and more property, but much remains with marauders.
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Burgas
St. Mary’s Bay
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Lanarkshire colliers curb workweek in push for higher wages
Foreign dispatches report Lanarkshire coal miners agreeing to four days a week amid already tight supplies causing the Glasgow Coal Exchange to record its first price rise in three years. A Reuters note from Alexandria covers Tevfik’s appeal to allow ex Khedive Ismail Pasha to return to Egypt, with British and French consuls deferring replies pending government guidance.
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Regatta planned in Detroit open to amateurs
Citizens and Detroit River Navy members voted to hold an amateur regatta in Detroit on August 27 and 28. Prizes range from 1200 to 1500 dollars. crews such as Wehwhisalm and Wyan dotte are expected for a four oared race. The scene will be Hotel reading room with local ward committees backing the event.
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Wyan‘ Dotte
You Can Be Happy By Using Nature's Remedies
A persuasive note urges stopping costly doctors and humbug cures for ailments. It promotes nature based remedies and Hop Bitters as the greatest remedy. A promotion offers a free Waig AnD CHRONICLE to anyone sending ten subscribers at fifty cents each, valid until January 1, 1880.
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the Waig and Chronicle
Markets by Telegraph New York August 6 19th century notes
Money active and exchange weak with government securities firm. Four per cent and four and a half per cent issues steady. states dull. Southern market upchanged and dull. Wheat prices unsettled at opening, firmer at closing as spring market remained quiet and near steady.
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Cincinnati Market Summary of Grains and Commodities
Prices for ungraded winter red wheat at 1.00 to 1.09 per bushel with No 3 at 1.06 to 1.07. Corn higher by 0.04, oats active and firmer, coffee quiet, sugar dull, rice steady with buyers’ favor, lard lower, whisky active. In Cincinnati, flour quiet, wheat fair to firm, corn steady, oats in demand, pork soft, bulk meats weak, bacon steady, whisky firm, butter quiet, hogs dull with varied lot prices and strong receipts.
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Ayer s Sarsaparilla and Pills advertise cures and preparations
An extensive advertisement extols Ayer s Sarsaparilla as a versatile remedy for scrofula skin diseases ulcers liver kidneys lungs and blood purification. It also promotes Ayer s Cathartic Pills as a mild thorough purifier for family use highlighting safety for children and general health benefits. The notice includes preparation by Dr J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass and references to a September Supreme Court docket in Knoxville with a Deaderice stamp.
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