Cotton sales boost expected for Southern states
October cotton shipments across the Southern States are projected to exceed last year by eight to ten million dollars as prices rise. Burien wins state treasurer seat despite 17 000 fewer votes than last year, while Noyes appoints Sam Josephs as mercantile appraiser in Philadelphia. Weather and river changes prompt coal movement and cooler forecasts. Widespread yield increases reported in corn and wheat across Ohio Missouri river regions with varied results by state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Burien
Andrew H. Dill
Pennsylvania
Mr. Butler
Noyes
Sam Josephs
Philadelphia
Lancaster Intelligencer
Hs Heart
Cincinnati
Louisville
Pittsburgh Post
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
California
Texas
Atlantic
Gulf States
Mississippi Valley
Pacific States
Suit Against Postmaster for Detained Lottery Letters
A New York lottery agent sues Postmaster Jamies in the New York Supreme Court for $2600 damages claiming illegal detention of his letters. The case may move to Federal Courts. He alleges orders from the Postmaster General under a law authorizing detainment of lottery correspondence, arguing the statute is unconstitutional and deprives his property of due process.
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New York
Jamies
Supreme Court of the State
Joostmaster General
Robbery Allegations Against Pennsylvania Railroad Emcee
Testimony of A J Cassett, third vice president, details a vast scheme of rebates and toll charges across trunk lines from Oct 17 1879 to Mar 21 1880. The Philadelphia Ledger urges readers to consider how such graft threatens free government and asks stockholders to review the Commonwealth’s findings.
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Philadelphia Ledger
A. J. Cassett
Pennsylvania Centra Railroad
Republic
Commonwealth
Pennsylvani Ravons Company
Altreight
Carrinder Ao Oparre
Ram
Oil Regiots
Lo Chapea Board
Pennsylvsvia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cassett
Sulisses C
N.Y. Central & Hutson River RR
Pennany Railroad
Mareli Dt
Ee Sos Assats
Gushing Governor Hoyt backs Grant third term bid
A provincial boastful telegram from Governor Hoyt to a Chicago editor praises Grant and hints at a life tenure in the White House. The Lancaster Intelligencer notes the dispatch as an attempt to groom a third term, mocking calls for perpetual office and predicting further extensions.
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Hoyt
Chicago
Harrisoune
Pennsylvania
Globe
Henry M. Harr
Gran
Grant
White House
Lanrcaster Intelligencer
The Doctrine of Robert Toombs is Not Democratic Doctrine
The article argues post election views on Toombs and Ingersoll, denounces party tactics as unworthy, defends free expression of opinions, and calls for unity through a stable currency and civic responsibility while warning against secessionist and partisan manipulation. It emphasizes a government of the people by preserving the Union and a strong specie reserve.
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Robert Toombs
Death of Jenness the Man Who Might Have Been President
Hon. Jenness, Cleveland leader and former New Hampshire official, died of heart disease at 113 Prospect Street aged 73. Born July 14 1806 in Deerfield NH, he held posts from postmaster to sheriff, served as private judge, and briefly in the U S Senate. He came to Cleveland in 1862 to run a lumber business and remained a Democrat. married Nancy Shackford in 1827, she died 1868. He leaves two daughters and many friends in mourning.
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Cleveland
Jenness
Prospect Street
Deerfield
New Hampshire
Strafford
Breckinridge
Senate of the
United States
Levi Woodbury
Franklin Pierce
LB. SV. Jenness
Mr. Pierce
Judge Jenness
Pierce
Jennesss
Nancy Shackford
N. H
Atlanta Constitution Denies Regat Fab Recommendation
The Atlanta Constitution states it has not recommended the southern people to join the Grant poom. The note clarifies its editorial stance on current political alignment and urges readers to rely on verified information.
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Atlanta Constitution
Loss of Personal Identity Case At County Infirmary
Dr A L Heweter of St Clairsville Ohio reports a curious case of a man who lost all knowledge of his personal identity while under care at the County Infirmary. He was found nine months ago at Bellaire City depot with little money and a bag containing linen, clothes, and blank papers. Despite efforts by the landlord, the lecturer, officials, and others, the man’s identity remains unknown, though he displays marked intellect and memory in all other areas. He has aided the physician, learned to prepare medicines, and is now valued as an assistant. the case is noted for its psychological interest and potential identity clues. Also notes sharp cost increases in building materials since January, including brick, window glass, hardwood lumber, and plumbing.
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Robert Toombs
Gen
Grant
Toombs
Robert Loomis
Robert ‘Poors
Toorls
Robert Gr. Lisersoll
Moore
Bell
Mr. Ingersoll
Democratic Party
United States
A. L., Heweter
St. Clairsville
Ohio
Hospital Gazette
New York City
Pineself
Bellaire
Ralph
Tie
Tor
C. IL
Parish
Lie
Pledge of Poker Pots Sparks Civil War Chaplain Feud
Father Scully, chaplain of the Ninth Massachusetts, grabbed a poker stake of 59.75 during a college tent game and pocketed it saying it would stay. Months later during pay collection, an officer claimed the other 975 dollars as his pot, only for the chaplain to demand the missing amount.
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Father Scully
Massachusetts
Ile
Seymour Peremptorily Declines to be a Candidate
A Syracuse to the Herald letter reports efforts to harmonize Democratic factions in New York with Kernan Comstock Pratt and ex Senator Raines supporting a conference in Utica. Governor Seymour again rejects any presidential nomination, saying there are many capable candidates and he will not consent under any circumstances.
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New York
Syracuse
The
Herald
Kernan
Comstock
Pratt
Raines
Utica
Seymour
Democratic Party
How to Medicate a Pig
At a farmers club meeting Prof. McBride described a method to force medicine into a pig. He advised haltering the animal and tying its rope to a stake to restrain it, then inserting an old shoe into its mouth to induce chewing. Medicine can then be poured in as the pig chews the toe leather and swallows the dose.
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Prof. McBride
Profitable Reading Advice From J. Gh. Hollan
A Victorian style exhortation argues that readers often crave only what pleases them and neglect demanding works. It urges reading what one dislikes to broaden knowledge, warning that easy reading wastes time and erodes the ability to study more edifying material.
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J. Gh. Holla
The Way to Health and Self-Discipline
The piece argues health comes from common sense and moderation. It condemns excess in eating drinking and exertion, warns against self harming behaviors and poor habits, and asserts medicine cannot save those who violate natural laws of health. It emphasizes personal responsibility for life expectancy and well being.
Farming across the British Empire and America in 1879
The London Times reports Britain and Ireland held 8.056 million acres under cultivation in 1879, with oats near four million acres and green crops at three and a half million. U.S. returns show wheat around 32 million acres, Indian corn 53 million, barley 1.73 million, oats 12.65 million. yields include wheat about 407 million bushels and corn 1316 million. Australia sowed 2 million acres of wheat yielding 26 million bushels. cattle and sheep numbers are also cited.
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London Times
England
Great Britain
Ireland
United States
Australia
Hop Bitters praised in notices across papers
A Nunda News blurb extols Hop Bitters as a popular medicine, noting its pleasant effect and comparison to bone-set tea. The Chicago Times reports on Coroner Janu’s dream of an inquest into Zach Chandler’s death, with Medill and Farrell named as jurors, a dream that eerily mirrored the next day's events.
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Nunda News
Chicago Times
Janu
Zach Chandler
Chandler
Joseph Medill
The
Tribune
Charles B. Farrell
Humble Bitters Cure Story and Insurance Ad
A letter touts Hop Bitters curing a woman in two weeks and praises humbugging as harmless. The item includes an insurance notice from a Warren County company with agent contact and a Sept 23 1579 date. It also cites St Jacob's Oil as a famous remedy with a testimonial from F Rodenberg of Grandview praising rapid rheumatic relief after Rockport ad.
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Philadelpia
W. Waters
Warren County
A.d. Hazerring
WW. Warens
Warren Pa
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James
Republian
Senate
House of Representatives
Pier Oligarchy
Jeness
Belmont County
Roland
Oliver
C. Lesser
Glade Tap
Warren Co
Pasnot
Scoviel
Suoyell
Eeu
Erie Joe Ag
Thebos
John F. Henry, Curran & Co
College Place
Machinery & Tools
Welbeuved
Hugh
Leon
Daly
Starks
Warren
Gilhile
Tom
Bulwer
Putin
Tampico
D. MH. Gross & Bro
Warren, Pa
SOC
Shenandoah Valley
West Virginia
Guy
Western Land
J. H. Bristor
Martinsburg
VW. Va
Capil
Phijlel
Athens
Lawrence & CO
Lok
Pan
Stauip
Oberlin Telugraph CO
Oberlin
Wall St
Baxter & CO
Bunkers
T Wall St. N.Y
Shaw & Co
Augusta
Maine
P. O, Fickelry
Waren
Alsou
Market
Seeond
Second
Rouse
Brown
Weatherby
Conewango Creek
Staus
Mill Race
Conewango Bridge
Glade
Joseph McGee
Indian Hollow Road
Joseph MaGee
David Beatty
Liaw
H. T . St. Paul
Pioneer Press
Alin
Turkey
KideRtey Mutual Aid Association
Rockport
Ind
St. Jacob’s Oil
F. Rodenberg
Grandview
Seeen St. Tacob
Flutel
Gide OL
C. W. H. Verback
Warken, Pa
Beeghel & Copeland
Hy AB
Sugar Grove
Jamestown
Arn
Wells & Noyes
People's Price Store
Parmler & Heary
Ance Carpet
Brussels
Parmlee & Henry
A. A. Davis & CO
Arren
Dept
the Ledger Office
Red
Flas
Wells
Janis
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