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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1882
Page
1
F. W. Api'z begins a two story fronted building at the old stand. The editorial fragment mentions chiggers and Mosquitoes troubles, a drunk case tried by Judge Chadwick, a promotional drive at Hatoh’s, and Woodward's Blackberry and Kino touted as a remedy with a featured testimonial from a Lawrence reader dated March 13, 1875.
The Daily News reports that at a peer meeting Lord Salisbury said he would press both amendments to the arrears bill as the lord lieutenant of Ireland urged the bill’s substance for pacification. Other items describe a gale wrecking fishing fleets, diplomatic notes on Freycinet and Bismarck, and various European military tensions and disturbances.
A St Louis dispatch dated August 3 1882 from H T Page chairman of commerce Washington notes Merchants Exchange congratulations to Darby and river bill supporters. Congress recognizes western interest in cheap transport and praises party unaffiliated action by members. signed by Chance E Skatzack president.
Springfield Aug 3 Governor Cuslom declines to remit Edward Murphy's $1000 fine from Cook County criminal court for ballot box frauds. He has served an additional year in the penitentiary and now seeks remission of the penalty.
Washington reports list of confirmations in Washington on August 3 including Hale Iowa governor of Wyoming territory Barry Kansas post chaplain Parks Kansas Cherry Stone postmaster Smythe New Orleans mint chief Lacher Central City Neb postmaster. Judge Wylie bans Chinese naturalization under the new Chinese bill.
Baxter Springs Kansas August 3 The Springs Hotel opened this evening with trumpets and a grand banquet. Leading railroad men newspaper men and hotel men from across the country attend. Captain H A Bourgess of St Louis has leased it for years and willmake it a premier continental hostelry. Over 200 couples two bands and an orchestra attend the ball and the dining hall hosts vivants. Management confidence is high and the season opens under favorable auspices promising success.
The Amalgamated Association of Iron Workers remains in session with private discussions. The secretary limits press access while talks consider constitutional changes to curb Pittsburgh district power and require cross district majority approval before strikes against manufacturers.
A Star special reports a clash this afternoon in Phoenix between three cowboys and officers aided by citizens. All three cowboys were captured. one killed and one badly wounded. An attempted lynching occurred as prisoners were led toward jail, but a posse and guards moved them to safety under a tree.
Dr. Collins of Minneapolis denies the accuracy of a recent interview, saying he saw Danenhower once but not Newcomb in New York. He asserts the ground for investigating the Jeanette loss is based on information from other sources.
A small stream in Columbia county swept away a negro woman and three children who lived along its banks. Earlier a man named Cole died after a circular saw accident. The region reports damaged crops in Northern Ohio and other local hazards.
James Fuller, owner of Elim Park in Seneca Kansas, was arrested last week for selling liquor and found guilty at today’s trial. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs. A G A R post was organized tonight.
The Muskegum River area experienced a partial dam breach today as a section of the dam failed at Muskegum. A portion of a fleet of coal barges sank and additional damage was reported while the river remains rising and further losses are anticipated.
In Saratoga New York on August 3 the first race over one and one eighth miles was won by Boot Jack with John Davis second. time 8:55 and 1/10. The second race over three fourths mile was won by George Kinney with Barnes second and Torresia third. time 1:15.
The Hulleston County Republican convention at Fort Scott Kansas Aug 3 elected delegates and alternates to the state convention while adopting resolutions endorsing Gov St Delio for renomination and supporting party prohibition measures including contrasts against liquor licenses and gambling.
In Knox County the indications favor the people's ticket over Republican nominees. Republicans hold a thousand vote majority, yet independents and Democrats back the ticket for county offices. Across thirty counties west of Tennessee the trend shows Republican dominance with few Democratic nominations. East Tennessee independents plan to oppose a constitutional convention.
An animated convention in Chicago moves toward the Mount Sterling caucus for the Twelfth Congressional district. General Singleton of Quincy leads renomination efforts with Scott Wike of Pittsfield close behind. two others and a third days ballots show Bingeton 28, Wike 23, Withers 14, Goodrich 7.
The Anglo American Packing and Pr yson Company suspended hog killing, leaving about three thousand men unemployed. High corn prices push corn to market and hurt packing bag production for foreign trade. Mr Fowle says markets in Ireland and Germany can absorb output. other plants run lightly awaiting relief from a good corn crop.
Charles W. Ellis a printer from Cabool Mo drowned today while bathing his mother resides in Steeleville Mo.
A floral offering at a Harvard student’s funeral bore the initials S Y L. Friends explained they meant See You Later. The line drew curiosity from a curious friend who asked for the meaning.
The Railway Age reports that seven months into 1852 the United States built over 6 000 miles of main lines. If the pace continues, the year could approach 18 000 miles, though 10 000 miles is more likely, with the bulk of work typically in the latter months.
The Senate advanced a government building at St. Joseph bill and passed a land patents measure for Virginia and the Ohio military district. It then sent a five percent gross tonnage deduction bill to the House, with further amendments on foreign vessel inspections. Debates on tax reductions, tobacco and snuff duties, and related amendments continued, ending with postponed action and an executive session adjournment.
An Austin Texas dispatch reports Rio Grande City fearing yellow fever breakout on the Mexican side of the river. Refugees flood the town as officials consider quarantine and await state health officers arrival for guidance.
Henry Lohenderf John iarden and Pate have been pardoned by Governor Crittenden Jo ny after two to three weeks in jail under a six month sentence for running a lottery. The men had been pardoned previously for gambling.
Indications for today from Washington show generally fair weather for the lower Missouri valley with northerly to east winds and a stationary or slight rise in temperature.
Aug 3 Blair Kansas reports a fatal accident on the Central Branch of the Union Pacific as an east bound passenger car derailed near Granite Creek. Engineer Walter Melije and other crew were warned by a messenger but the crash caused deaths. Victims were taken to Atchison for residence. In Chicago a separate note, W T Price was nominated for Congress by Republicans in Clair Wisconsin.
The page provides mixed livestock market data with receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep. It records steady or weak trends, specific averages for steers cows and heifers, and buyer activity. Prices are given per hundredweight with notes on quality and shipment counts. The report also mentions mixed sale lots and regional variations in demand.
Market report from St Louis shows flour and wheat steady or mixed with slight declines in wheat futures. Corn and oats lower with cash prices and futures for September and October. Pork and lard weak with general price declines. dairy products steady to lower. whiskey and eggs quoted with limited demand.
Market listings show mixed crops with wheat and oats easing while flour and barley hold steady. Prices for eggs and pork vary with demand. lard remains fair with modest cash value. Receipts and shipments figures accompany the market snapshot for the period.
Aug 81582 summary of hogs receipts and market activity shows mixed packs and varied quotes. Prices span from 7.5 thousand to over 7.6 thousand with fluctuating bids. shipments noted at 9.4 thousand and common types around 42575.00. Demand for lighters and feeders appears weak to fair with some good to choice notes and sparse settlements.
Fragmented old advertisement describes A. Doane real estate loans and many farm and house listings near Lawrence Kansas. It touts small farms 12 miles from Lawrence, prices around 850 and 600, and multiple houses with acreage and improvements for sale along with terms and inquiries to Levi A. Doane.
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