04 Apr 1882
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1882
Page
1
The Examining Committee is authorized to hold a teachers' examination on May 18, 19, and 20, 1893 under the 1881 rules. The board notes improved school conduct, higher enrollment than last year, and general satisfaction with grade arrangements and teachers. Voter turnout is noted and local notices include lectures, sales, and public meetings.
In Kansas City on April 4 Officer Pat Jones tried to arrest two men suspected of battery theft. He was shot three times as they fled. One suspect was captured and later hanged by a mob from Bluff Street Bridge after protests. The officer leaves a wife and five children.
The Commercial Indicator notes cash and shipment figures for wheat corn oats and rye with market tone described as quiet. receipts and shipments for cattle hogs and calves show active selling and price ranges. Live cattle Averaging 95.62 per 100 lbs cows 1105, hogs 80 to 90, consignments 1220 to 200 with steady but quiet market.
Market report from St Louis shows flour steady wheat fluctuating with slight gains then declines. Wool and cotton prices mixed. butter firm at 2 1 2 to 2 4. pork and meats quoted with varied levels and several lots listed. Currency of the era noted in prices and sales totals for the day.
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