03 Aug 1881
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1881
Page
1
A reporter profiles Jow Crowe, a gasoline lamp contractor tied to Irish and Fenian agitation in New York. Crowe describes torpedo boats and self-made explosive devices, allegedly manufactured in Peoria and used to terrorize British targets, with plans to mass produce in multiple cities.
The President shows continued favorable progress after his shooting. Appetite improves, voice strengthens, and no fever. Pulse 104 or lower, temperature near normal, discharge from wound healthy, and nourishment increasing. Cabinet calm, discussions about transport and possible sea voyage in three weeks.
Aug 2 Wheaton Ills. British Vice-Consul says no information on arrest of P W Crowe at Peoria for building internal machines. He says he has nothing to do with the case and that the British legation in Washington will know the facts. Locals suspect the arrest was a practical joke.
From Washington Aug 2 internal revenue commissioner Raum addresses Secretary Windom. He notes $135,229,2 were collected this year and $02,310,737 over five years with no loss from defalcation. Expenses for the year do not exceed $5,063,330. He praises officers and employees and outlines staffing across collectors deputies clerks storekeepers gangers and revenue agents. He argues law knowledge has improved compliance and urges more certain prompt trials to curb offenses.
New York on July 2 Daniel Shea No 9 Mulberry street was assaulted by three thieves at his threshold. He grappled one attacker who drew a knife and stabbed him six times. Shea’s screams brought neighbors, the thieves fled, one left a sleeve behind. The wounded man and a captured suspect were taken to the police. James A Wells, 23, a plumber, was identified as the killer. Detectives search for two accomplices. Election results from New Hampshire Portstown: Mayor Berry reelected by 65 plurality. Greenback ticket weak. House redistricting bill passes.
England reports Parnell at a Land League meeting announcing a national convention in Dublin on September 15 to seek ways to secure Irish land for Irish tenants. He urged tenants to distrust the land bill as a safeguard.
Kansas City market notes show wheat receipts totaling 5,311 bushels with higher bids for No 2 White and mixed grades. Barley and oats activity steady, with no significant price shifts. Butter market remains steady with price comments limited.
Daily receipts and market activity across oats moas and shipments show quiet trading due to continued dry weather. Oats receipts 615, shipments 369. moas receipts 1125, shipmet 1055, sales totaling 5002.5.40 at 6 145. sheaf receipts none, shipments none, natives averaging 100 pounds sold at 0.25.
A garbled market bulletin from Louis Produce Market records prices for flour corn and pork goods with several misread terms. The text notes cash prices, August September October month markers, and dairy cellar items with references to whiskey and bacon in an uneven OCR fragment.
Western cattle receipts and prices for August show grass Texans brisk at 3.00 to 4.26, with heavy prime steers valuable. native shipping steers scarce with cows around 25.00, other sections mixed. Hog supply scarce with packers bidding around 2.60 to 4.60 and sheep receipts 60 with butchers demanding 3.00 to 3.50 per head.
Market notes show VA TCARGO price listings and August 2 bids across commodities. Wheat and flour ranges shifted higher with some contracts down, sugar and molasses mixed, pork and bulk meats easing or steady, whisky and other items with varied quotes.
August 2 market report from Chicago shows cattle and hog futures mostly quiet with mixed receipts. Cattle trade slow and unchanged with feeders steady. hog receipts at 16,009 and market weaker with prices around 86. The summary notes varied weights and carcass bids with general softness across categories.
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