15 Aug 1879
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1879
Page
1
Fall reports from Homies at Bisnparck Grove will be given to the Jobs on each Demin. Special reputer has a rent on the created said extra copies of the Taviste.
An accident on the Hansas Pacific near Topeka injured several, with a boy severely bruised and another head wound reported. Joseph Dek died last Saturday from injuries. Coroner Morris convened an inquest at Frank Morrow’s home with jurors Eben Baldwin and others, finding that George Califer killed Joseph Bark with a sharp weapon, to be tried for murder.
The Agimal Institute session opened with devotional exercises led by Mrs. Hoihnan and prayer by Prot McLouth. Attendees noted three absentees as they discussed the challenges of teaching breathing and language, while Mr Scholes announced discounts on Appleton and Monroe readers for teachers. Maj. Canada and Mr W M McQuiston visited the Normal, and the query box contents were sealed amid lively discussion.
In a 1873 column the paper questions if the state should shield a teacher who inflicts corporal punishment on students. It quotes Prof McLouth noting courts may oppose such actions, yet a teacher trusted by the people could exceed normal bounds.
A jumbled OCR passage discusses transport to Che Gal and Nan sis depots with fares, mentions tracks and wagons, and questions peril and warning. It then shifts to a sales pitch for Kilerts Byteactiaf Parsatal Wild Cherry as a remedy for coughs and chest ailments sold as a patent medicine.
Telegraph weather report notes partly cloudy skies from the Mississippi to the lower Missouri Valley with rain in Missouri and Iowa. A rising then falling barometer is observed as winds shift easterly and southerly. Temperature changes are recorded.
A violent rainstorm caused significant damage near Hartford. Widespread destruction occurred to land, with tobacco stores and properties heavily affected. Local authorities reported extensive debris and property loss, urging residents to exercise caution and seek assistance as repairs begin.
The text reports arbitration and residence arrangements linked to disputes over immediate wage claims. The inter-colonial train service resumes briefly as workers renew efforts to secure settlements and protect their positions in the ongoing labor action.
Tatiana sy ramon in Brussel reports that the Independence Belge states Emperor Mraomeis dusepl has accepted Vognt Andrassy's resignation while he remains in office pending the nomination of a successor.
A dispatch reports Anete Mes Win returning to Canonchet for a trustee matter. A study meeting with her husband followed, with claims he will raise the children. The article conveys tension over custody and governance without graphic detail.
A telegram from ten miles to headquarters dated August 11 reports Fifth Infantry detachment capturing fifty-seven Indians and one hundred horses from Hosebud Agency as they moved to join Sitting Bull.
The executive committee of a failed freight alliance proposes an advance rate hike from Chicago to New York. The plan calls for four cents on goods, thirty five cents on forry items, and forty five cents on live stock, with a target date of August 24.
In Manchester yesterday the London Aty HLA conference of delegates representing 20 miners discussed employment gaps for miners amid a depressed industry. Mr McDonald, conference president, noted openings in the United States and led to a unanimous resolution in favor of emigration to the United States.
This morning a tank near the city owned by Van Meantiatl of Pittebure burned causing oil wells to be damaged and fire to spread along the oil tank area. The piece mentions 000 barrels of oil owned by LOD Brawn Lees 319,000.
Henry Locke of Bothide New York was arrested on a charge of placing a tie on the Lake Shore railroad with intent to wreck the east bound passenger train. The engineer of the westbound train found and removed the obstruction in time to save the passenger train. Locke confessed, saying he acted because he was short of funds and wished for imprisonment to escape starvation.
Twenty six cases reported to the Board of Health by noon with nineteen colored. Several deaths noted by undertakers. The Howards increase their work force as conditions worsen. Cases in last forty eight hours described as malignant. one fever case among children at Conefield Colored Asylum on Dunlap Street. About forty children at the institution. One case isolated. further spread appears unlikely. Shelby County Medical Society met and urged continued National Board of Health support for comprehensive measures. Yellow fever signs to be posted on houses with cases. Grace D Prestidge, daughter of Col Prestidge, is afflicted. No new outbreaks reported in New Orleans. Memphis authorities request continued aid and cooperation with state and federal health boards.
The annual report shows winter wheat yield at a record level with over 100 percent increase in area harvested. Livestock, horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs all rise in the past three years. Dairy output and cheese butter production projected. Population and farm values up, railroads expanding with new lines and miles added.
Fragmented report notes Spain plans to press indemnity after thirty buses destroyed and thirty injured. It cites the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting measures from the Mexican government and mentions compensation to the deceased’s family and related authorities.
London dispatches report Dr Alispatil in South Africa on July 2 amid uncertainty over liberty and safety. Ex-president reportedly refuses to pay taxes, while talks of surrender surface with assurances of safety, though fear of harm persists.
A fragmented OCR passage references Paris politics with the Legitimists and Detoc eary factions. It mentions a broken state of order and a desire to return to an accord with the Liberty or alternative faction, implying a period of reconciliation discussions.
In Constantinople on August 14 a palace council with the Silian and all princes concluded that Mahimo and Nedik Pasta are the only men capable of saving Sheenpere from destruction.
Directors of the Tas aad Tockey company proceed with purchase of contracting interest to the Chicago and Canada Southern at cost not exceeding a given limit. New York H.R. railroad directors only discuss routing business and the leasing of the Lake Shore was not addressed.
In Vienna on Aug 14 the New Austrian Ministry was formed by Count Ta, with a list of ministers including Count v. president, De. Von Strenmyer as Minister of Justice and Public Worship, Julius Von Horst as Minister of National Outininess, Herr Palkenhayoe as Minister of Agriculture, Herr Weidenteim as Minister of Commerce, Herr Shestek as Minister of Finance, and Herr Prazak among ministers without portfolios.
Germany report notes Aigie A Most's Bertin Whspateh claims the High Church faction seeks another attempt to overturn current marriage laws via the General Synod. The Standard's Berlin correspondent predicts possible shifts in alliance and policy, with focus on civil refugees and related political maneuvers.
The Indian Committee Wissuta Amu and Indian ND Missdtiens examined Word Plog and other sellers near Lawpantee then moved to Cheyenne Avenue to determine the route. The party departed today by private carriage for a 125 mile journey expected to take part in the trip with Nickwood Pluib and Dawes, plus drivers and interpreters.
Receipts yesterday afternoon in the War Department from Gen Sherrin show correspondence between Gen Miles and Wal about smitters on the C border. Implications of an international trade deter may arise. full details await submission to the secretary of state and the President.
Panam Cana Liverpool reports about 20 000 applications for 50 000 001 shares in the Panama Canal project via the syndicate backing the plan. Despite this apparent failure De Lesseps and French backers press on with the enterprise. The Bourse notes proposals from American buyers and additional inquiries are pending in France.
In Chicago today the archers held a highly successful meeting with prizes awarded. M Spaulding Brown of Wasting Michigan won the championship medal. A Columbia round contributed to a total of S18 and the motional medal set with a solid atomed. Mars fae took second prize a Spanish yew bow with a prize of 10g. Wmn Ho Thompson of Crayfordsville earned the gent's seating plate solid distal in the double that ran total Oni TL H. This report notes final placements and the overall success of the event.
A fire aboard the steamer Steinbok early Wednesday sank many aboard. Passengers Burned to death or missing near the water’s edge at the dock. The Steinhoff survivor found this afternoon escaped to the wharf but died from coal suffocation when the fence collapsed.
From London the House of Lords backed the Commons amendments to the Irish University Bill, detailing fellowships and endowments akin to Dublin University. The Commons also passed a bill letting unlimited liability banks convert to limited liability and raise share value. Storms disrupted crops in the midlands while the Times notes cautious money firmness amid potential withdrawals from the Bank of England and Bank of France. Cotton mills in Glasgow threaten six percent cuts, four-day weeks likely, lowering worker wages. American demand signals revival in ironmaking.
Thaddeus Barker a printer living at Sixth and Poplar quarrelled with his wife and mother-in-law four or five days earlier. At night he returned, entered the room where they lay, and shot Mrs Sennfelder in the head, killing her instantly, then shot his wife in the chest, inflicting a mortal wound. She died a short time later after being brought to the hospital.
A collision on the Atlantic City narrow gauge line near Clementon, Philadelphia, Aug 14, kills five and slightly injures several others. An excursion train collides with a freight, the freight train slowing but the excursion running at about fifteen miles per hour. Firemen and engineers jump clear as both trains derail and topple toward the embankment. Seventy to eighty passengers evacuate through windows. many resume travel, while others return home. The dead include Conductor A. E. Worthington, brakemen EE Woo and Jacob Dentithen, mail agent J. S. Smith, and Charles Shoal a deaf mute.
A Canton blaze last morning destroyed the Canton House and several nearby structures with an estimated loss of 50000 dollars, only 1000 of which is insured. The fire spread quickly in a rear room at the Temple area, engulfing the building before the fire department could contain it, collapsing walls and damaging a large organ and other interiors.
A blaze near the Parker House caused alarm among guests, many unable to exit promptly while rear walls showed scorching. Several firemen were injured but none seriously. Tremont Temple hosted Baptist records and the Baptist Guok Concern, plus meetings of the National Pemperaner organization and related societies. Public excitement ran high during the fire.
The Star and Herald of Panama reports Chile loses over 1,000,000 from the recent Peruvian warship Huascar raid. Caloma evacuates by the hilian forces concentrate at Antofagasta preparing to descend on the Peruvian coast. commerce along the coast is utterly demoralized.
Greek calls to Greek to do something. President Grevy pardons sixty five French communists at New Caledonia. Henry M. Stanley arrives at Sivrea Leone July 24 and heads for the Congo river. Russia considers a Caspian to Black Sea canal project. Famine in Nevtachinsk Siberia. government distributes corn. Tricon policy criticized in Cairo on Anglo French co operation. Ilanco adopts military precautions to protect Cuban settlers from marauders. Fire at Serejave destroys 1476 houses. losses reach 500 million florins. 39 soldiers killed. St Gothard tunnel expected by year end. Austrian ministry backs army size, occupation project, protectionist tendencies. Hungary ministry changes probable. Von Monteufel to command all troops in Alsace and Lorraine. marshal as army chief unusual. Turcomans retreat to Merv. sheep sent to Kiya for corn. English merchant sells to Tekke Turcomans Due Martini rules. Bishop of Nicaragua protests penal code penalties on clergy. state asserts power to enforce laws beyond concordats.
A historical call argues the West’s corn crop needs a harvesting machine. It extols a device that will pick ears quickly, noting farm labor harms fingers in cold weather. The piece urges keeping children in school rather than laboring in fields.
The article advises gentle training to avoid spoiling a young horse. It warns that harsh whipping and verbal abuse produce fear and stubborn behavior. Patience and consistent, calm handling prevent injury and encourage docility. if resistance occurs, distraction helps the animal settle and adapt.
The New York money market shows steady rates with several instruments cited. Prime bank paper trades around 542 per hundred and other quarters reflect modest activity, while U. S. government notes and other securities see limited movement and varied yields amid current conditions.
Fragmentary list from a St Louis market showing provisions and prices. Mentions pork lard fish dairy and fats with various buyers and vague totals, dates, and items scattered across a dense column.
Market notes show cattle prices firm with slight gains as steers and heifers move at solid bids. Hog and cheese shipments and receipts are listed with mixed prices, marking modest activity and variability across hogs and dairy products.
Fragmentary OCR text shows Chicago produce market terms with unclear goods and prices. Mentions wheat and corn futures, seasonal notes, and general market chatter. Poor readability prevents clear entities or outcomes from being determined.
Market highlights show export steers in February with mixed shipping prospects. Prices quoted around 25 dollars for western cattle, with discussion of steamer shipments and port stockers. Meat cuts, cattle prices, and warehouse receipts referenced amid market noise.
Treated as a damaged OCR text, the fragment mentions wheat and barley shipments, bushels totals, store prices, market activity, and provisions. It references warehouse terms, stock levels, and weekly sales notes, with several garbled names and figures. The readable items point to grain market activity and pricing in a Kansas context.
Kansas City market notes show cattle and feeder sales with varying demand. Texans and western herds post odd prices as buyers assess futures and current loads. Port activity and shipments appear quiet amid uncertain stock movement and receipts around mid winter.
Fragments describe agricultural market notes and weather hints, mentioning wheat and corn prospects. The text glosses over details with garbled phrases but references winter and summer crops and regional activity.
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