Nebraska Vote Turmoil and National News Highlights
The official Nebraska vote shows Cobb for Supreme Judge with 28 286 and Carson for Regent with 28 249. Garnett Regent 20 265. Other items include Vanderbilt selling $25 million stock in New York Central and a legal opinion on lottery letters. reports cover Kellogg inquiry, Irish agitation, and Congress opening session.
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Nebraska
Cobb
Carson
Regent
University
Garnett
Weaver
Pound
Post
Barnes
William H. Vanderbilt
Drexel, Morgan & Co
New York
Morfin
London
New York Central and
Hudson River
Vanderbilt
Central
Post Office Department
District of Columbia
Iga
Supreme Court of the United States
Postmaster General cites rail, sea mail contracts and Indian policy
The Postmaster General urges amendments to star-route contracts and a general law to hire American steamers for mail routes abroad. He highlights improved duties on foreign books, Indian education and land allotment reforms, forestry protection, and expansion of Agriculture and Education programs.
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Out of the Treasury
Department
Congress
Postmaster-General
Taw
United States
West Indies
South America
Star Service
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
White River Ute
Colorado
Mescntero
New Mexico
Victorian
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
Virginia
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Interior Department
Barger
Pacife
Simlar
Porest Grove
Oregon
Indian Territory
Wille
Hinds
House of Representatives
Department of the Interior
Timther-Hinds
Treasury
Department of Agriculture
Suma
Life-Saving Service Report Highlights Vessels and Losses
Washington November report to the Treasury secretary details annual life-saving activity. It notes 21 disasters to vessels, 2,107 people aboard with 2,004 saved and 58 lost. Stations aided wrecked crews, ashore 412 persons, and vessels involved valued at $1,982,026.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Jnst
Tov
Wit
Hte
Cerews
Jane
Hfe
Navy gains and immigration figures reported in 1879 briefing
Secretary Thompson notes the Navy modernized with 35 vessels and potential sea readiness rising to 81 ships, plus four monitors and powerful tugs. Budget figures show an appropriation total of 14.02 million for the year and a small overspend. New York immigrants from 1857 to 1879 reach over 5.7 million, with German and Irish populations leading and 80,000 arrivals in 1879.
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Washincran
Thompson
Navy Department
Caver
Amtit
Terror
Puritan
Department
Pee Day
New York
Secretary Sherman Reports State Finances and Resumption
The Secretary outlines revenues and expenditures for the year ending June 30, details a surplus and sinking fund balance, and proposes steps to meet deficits. He notes progress toward specie payments resumption, Bank and customs statistics, and internal revenue figures with emphasis on economy, tax collection, and proposed reforms.
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Sherman
United States
Congress
Aan
Jreauicy
Treasury
Assity Office
New York City
Saloen
Revenue Trends Highlight Tobacco and Spirits in 19th Century Era
The report notes rising internal revenue receipts but slower gains than customs. It cites a $7 million drop from the tonnage tax, increased tobacco and cigar production, and a $40,105,002 total tobacco collections for the year. Spirits production surged to 17,000,000 gallons, with imports rising and export volumes growing, signaling a robust distillery industry.
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Ohio
Texas
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
United States
United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Illinois
New York
Marseilles
France
Consumption Cure Claim From Old Physician
An elderly physician claims a simple vegetable remedy can cure Consumption and other lung ailments and nervous disorders. He will mail a free recipe in German, French, or English upon request, describing preparation and use. Also advertised is Dr. Pierce's Compound Extract of Smart-Weed for diarrhea, dysentery, cholera symptoms, cramps, and colds, marketed at fifty cents.
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Scotland
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Sligo
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KR. L
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Kellogg
Kelloge-Spofford Committee
New Orleans
Dublin
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Sneer
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Meeker
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Kelloge
Ons
Milon
Kellove
Western Union Telegraph Company
Kellex
New York
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Wilksburre
National Agricultural Society
New York City
Louisville
Theo
Simlv
Candahar
Yiakoob Kahn
Wisoner
Ile
Alfonso
Spain
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Austria
Madrid
Ventrelenwe
Petersburg
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County Mayo
Ireland
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Wyde Park
London
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Seathind
Chicago
Founer
Ue Dishvet
William Ives Buddington
Clinton Avenue Congregational Church
Sexton
Blosson
Indiana
Congress
Woon
Maine
United States
Mar-Shipbuilders
East India
W. W. Siexar
Powers’ Block
Chester
N. Y
Tmie
Cart
John TL. Watters
Pubisher
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Cushing’s
Thompson, Brown & CO
Boston
Wakamethla
Edwin Eastman
Mr. Eastman
Dr. Johnson
Clark Johnson
From Hell to Heaven Health Claims in 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement extols Warner's Safe Nervine and Vegetine as curatives for disease and blood purification. It claims the remedies restore health, prevent sleep disorders, and eradicate humors, touting Pisos Cure for Consumption as a cough remedy. The tone mirrors period patent medicine promotions.
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Hell
Heaven
Warner
Wighie
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