12 Apr 1884
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1884
Page
1
George J. Hoffman and Tom Johnson join old favorite Lawrence barbers in Eldridge House, forming a strong partnership. The shop boasts athletic, first-class staff and promises fine work and customer satisfaction.
Marshall Prentice and Officer Harbaugh returned from Kansas City with suspects and loot from the Whitney home robbery. A young thief named Jack Keith, linked to a Kansas City gang, is identified alongside two colored accomplices. Recovered items include a gold watch, twenty-four dollars, a gold button, and a revolver. The capture may break up a local gang, with authorities promising action and future arrests.
Telegraphic news item chronicles a brutal assault on Cecelia Bush found with her skull crushed and injuries described as ar to ear. The stream of brief notices covers a Lehigh Valley train wreck with fatalities and injuries, a Harper rolling mill strike, Creek negotiations settling, incorporation filings, a Canada Southern collision, and a national agricultural and industrial roundup including vapor stove patents and legal actions.
Hopkins moved that charges against Ui. V. Boroton were not sustained by evidence and no grounds for action remained. the resolution passed without opposition after Keifer attended but spoke little. The day included pension and revenue discussions, a special ordnance appropriation, and a recess for an evening pension bill session.
Kansas City live stock receipts 1453 cattle and feeders sold around 3.75. Chicago shipments 8755 hogs, prices rising. cattle receipts 1700 strong, sheep 1900 active. hogs 5500 receipts with prices 5.50 to 6.00. Market shows higher, active tone across cattle sheep and hogs.
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