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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1883
Page
1
The piece reviews a legal/municipal battle over saloon prosecutions, the 1860s constitutional limits on city power, and shifts to Lawrence election debate. It defends Mayor Bowersock’s record, urges re election, and criticizes opposing campaigns as unfounded. It highlights county authority and ongoing liquor-case prosecutions.
The piece defends Mr. Bowersock amid attacks by extreme prohibitionists. It notes prior elections, liquor interests seeking favors, and refusals to veto the Hadley Kimball ordinance. It recalls prosecutions of saloon keepers in 1881 and asserts opposition to the prohibition stance is partisan.
Over the last twenty four months Lawrence added about two thousand residents and saw more new factories and facilities than any two prior years since 1672. New flour mill paper mill straw lumber factory shirt factory machine shop depot railroad offices sugar canning works chemical works barb wire factory and an imbecile asylum plus an Indian school. Clara Hanback farewells at O A Hanscom's with dancing and socializing. attendees included Hanksack Howkerford McMillien McClean Edwards Benedict Henscomb Mesure Winchell Keys Jones Haskell McRaine Humphry Foster Hatchings and others.
The commission is deemed worthy of trust and will ensure fair handling of the railroad law. Major Hopkins enjoys respect as a sagacious businessman. Judge James Humphreys of Junction City is praised as a conservative Democrat. L. L. Turner of Sedan is noted as a reliable, capable businessman. Across Topeka Commonwealth Leavenworth Times Topeka reports hail the selections as prudent and beneficial, with broad confidence in the new body.
Mr Henry Tremper a Lawrence reader known figure and Ann Arbor Law School graduate enters the city attorney race He is described as energetic well spoken and experienced suggesting he once partnered with Major Henry Inman We would like to see him carry off the palm.
Mr Chas Chadwick, longtime Lawrence resident and candidate on the citizen ticket, seeks re election as Police Judge. The article lauds his two years in office, calling his administration fair and impartial, his knowledge of laws and city needs strong, and asserts he is a temperance man not allied with whisky interests.
Lawrence Dailey receives high praise for two years of economical, honest, businesslike office administration. Voters urged to re-elect him, citing integrity, efficiency, and widespread support on the Citizens Ticket.
A campaign piece urging voters to support J. D. Bowersock. It links water power, smoke stacks, mills, the dam, the Opera House, farms, and bank payments to the candidate. The rhetoric repeats calls to vote, highlighting local industry and new enterprises as justification.
A Globe correspondent reports Apache clashes and white mounted Apache factions tied to San Carlos. Officials including Agent Wilcox are viewed skeptically as massacres unfold in nearby territories. Warner and Crook face strong local opposition while White Mountain tribes threaten warpaths. scattered reports trace movements toward Arizona with multiple fatalities in recent days.
Washington April 1 Treasury business continues undisturbed as a count preparatory to handing to the new Treasurer. Estimated March debt reduction is 1.5 million dollars. Secretary Folger remedies improve and will resume duties. Graves and Burrill appointed to key treasury and engraving posts. President Arthur plans a Florida respite, traveling with Chandler and aides with minimal stops, Pensacola yard inspection included.
Special dispatch reports Henry Lewis, a reputed silk thief, captured in Chicago after forty-four bolts stolen from George Ianes & Co. in Lawrence, Kansas. Detectives traced goods to a Chicago man, recovered about 2000 yards of silk valued around $3,000, with 41 of 44 bolts recovered from a trunk. Lewis, about 30, well dressed, denies mining-stock exchange tale and awaits Kansas arrest for trial.
National bank opens at St Jon with 100000 capital. Malagasy envoys sail to England. Nihilists arrested in St Petersburg. No deaths yet from Cincinnati wreck. Western Union begins aerial cables in Chicago. Parnell visits Dublin then America. Kansas City glass works sold at sheriff sale. Fort Worth gambler R F Gibb shoots self after marriage refusal. Severe floods hit Cherkoff Bussis area with drownings. Montenegrin murder of Costrall tribe members near Jake Scutari. Miss Mary Ann Conkling dying in Rochester hospital. Philadelphia mint reports 6687752 coins worth 1111073 dollars for March. Telegraph Moscow suppressed over mass injustices. Dwyer released from Dublin Invincibles. Eight prisoners to be charged in Phoenix Park murder. Illinois Supreme Court says Pullman is a common carrier. Robbery at Carson Toppings drugstore nets 30000 notes bonds plus 6000 cash. 150 parsons from Achill depart for America aboard Neaterian. Duc D Aumale chateau sold and Orleans princes mortgaged for 75000000 francs from foreign lenders. Nashville gamblers flee after fare dealing act. some plan to resume due to 40 day delay. Custom House theft: 9000 in gold certificates stolen from New York card room.
Market notes from New York on March 31, 1888 show money loaned from Biz closing at 11?. mercantile paper discounts at 6 7 percent. Sterling exchange dull at 481/4 with demand 4 1/2. United States bonds including Missouri 4s and Wabash terms. Western Union listed among active issues.
Kansas City produce market notes from 1843 show WOHEAT and CORN activity with bushel shipments and prices. No. 3 and No. 2 cash quotes, April May bids, and miscellaneous goods including BUTTER and EGGS with firm or unchanged trends.
Market report from Zanes Orry dated March 81 1888 shows livestock indicators firm with minor gains. Cattle sold around 6 00 to 6 50 per 100 pounds, hogs steady to up one dime, sheep receipts 46 with natives averaging about 2 7 pounds and selling near 6 10.
Market price report from Louis showing March 31, 188, with grains and meats. Flour, wheat, corn, oats, barley quotes, lead, bacon, and pork prices listed. prices mixed with some declines and steady bids. Trading activity described as slow with quotes and closing figures in ranges.
The Chicago Produce Market report shows mixed futures with wheat nearly steady and oats slipping slightly. Corn stays firm, pork and lard demand steady with cash and nearby contracts, butter steady, eggs fair demand, and whiskey shipments flat. bulk meats steady with rib and clout prices mixed.
March report from Chicago markets shows slow weakness Across hogs receipts total around 40 000 shipments 2300 cattle receipts 1600 hogs weak prices steady with poor quality strong demand uncertain hog and sheep figures indicate record levels or near peaks with limited exporter demand and notable drops in specific categories Meat prices and terms vary widely across hogs cattle and sheep with signs of adjustment and market lethargy due to supply quality and demand factors
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