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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1879

Page

1

For Rent and For Sale Public Notice Fragment

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Biswarck Grove Proceedings Show Local Happenings

Reports from Bismirck Grove outline daily doings and notes from a parade of visitors. The column records arrivals and calls from Rev M Marsh, Stith of the Kansas Pacific, Perry of Kansas City, Prof Brown, and other townsfolk amid market chatter and local business updates. Police caution follows burglaries near Maj. Wilson’s residence amid ongoing concerns.

Biswarck Grove Bismirck Grove

Death of George W Benson Obituary in Kansas paper

Hon George W Benson died at his residence in Wakarunga township near the city on the 11th inst age seventy one. A Rhode Island native, he lived much of his life in Massachusetts where he was a noted abolitionist. He married William Lloyd Garrison’s sister and aided underground railroad movers guiding a slave to Canada. He lectured on slavery and opposed abolition opponents. He moved to Kansas around 1857 and remained active. He twice served in the Kansas House of Representatives for the Wakarusa district. He suffered from an abscess and neuralgia before death. Funeral held yesterday afternoon in the Friends fashion though not a member. He leaves a wife and six children scattered in Illinois California Colorado southern Kansas and elsewhere. He was part of the Old Guard of Freedom.

George W. Benson Wakarnga Benson Rhode Island Kansas Massachusetts Wm. Lloyd Garrison Canada Catarrne Meon Tie Wanner Benson Deaves Mark Hinade Island

Sponging Their Reading On Massachusetts Street

A subscriber, a business man on Massachusetts street, complains that neighbors keep taking his Juvenal from his store and never returning it. He names six habitual readers who can pay but sponge the paper. He offers to supply a copy to anyone who pleads poverty to stop the unauthorized borrowing.

Massachusetts Ife

Francis Murphy Serenaded by Colored Singers at Lidington House

Francis Murphy was serenaded at the Lidington House last evening by a company of colored singers who performed some very tiny music to general approval. The group included AL Johnson as leader and singers Fred Polk Charles Stewart Jesse Matthews Green Irving and Stuss Smith.

Francis Murphy Lidington House AL Johnson Fred Polk Charles Stewart Jesse Matthews Green Irving Stuss Smith

Teachers Institute Highlights and Attendee Notes

Rev M Jacobs of the Methodist church led devotional exercises at the teachers institute. Prof McLouth discussed proper and improper forms in daily correspondences and the presentation of mental pabulum in didactics. Visitors included Prof Perry of Kansas City Prof Hall of New York Prof Stevens of the State University and Prof Hurlbat with W C Tenney Esq. Botany exams were postponed due to McLouths indisposition as he visits a brother at Uskalesa. Superintendent Brown urged better department attendance and studiousness.

M. Jacobs Methodist Church McLouth Institute Todkay O Perry Kansas City Hall New York Stevens The State University Hurlbat W. C. Tenney MgLouth Uskalesa Brown

Powder Mill Explosion Strikes New Castle

Aug 1 Mor gan powder mill at New Castle exploded today killing B T Miller Egypt. Cairo Aug 15 ceremony details from the firm of investiture of Prince Tewfik noted as impressive. France 15 Naugon of Sordeaux runs against Blanqui for a Chamber seat.

Pottsville Morgan New Castle B.T. Miller Egypt Cairo Tewfik France Naugon Sordeaux Blanqui Chamber of Deputies

Defaulter Roach Defies Bank Bond Settlement

Washington August 16 Wim W Roach cashier Citizens Bank is a defaulter for sixty thousand dollars. His bondsmen pay twenty five thousand and he himself turns over property to the rank.

Washington Wim. W. Roach Citizens’ Bank

Arctic Steamer Jeannette Reaches Port Uilink

The Arctic steamer Jeannette arrived at Port Uilink on August 2 and was to sail August 6 for Fort Michaels after refueling. All on board are reported well.

Jeannette New York the Herald Port Uilink Fort Michaels

Germany Breaks With Russia for Austria and England

A Moscow correspondent linked to the Russian Foreign Ministry reports that Germany has abandoned its friendship with Russia in favor of Austria and England. The claim suggests a major shift in European alliances with potential implications for diplomacy and regional security.

London the Russe Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Germany Russia Austria England

Yellow Fever in Memphis Advances from Aug 14

Memphis reports nine new yellow fever cases by noon nine white six colored amid measures by National Board of Health. Dr. Mitchell arrives from Bartlett then proceeds to Cairo while preparations for a Cairo meeting continue. Memphis tightens isolation and cordons off streets, with Chelsea access controlled and public health officials from multiple states and cities in consultation to limit spread. The National Board plans tents and disinfectants for Constantinople and the Cairo area as the outbreak remains focused on Memphis and Marysville with no confirmed spread to other regions.

Memphis R. Mitchell National Board of Health Bartlett Tenn Cairo Jerome Cochrane Mobile Merephis Board of Health Chelsea Louisville Adi Bate Dy. Mooreman Barten Moreman Durin Augimu Cie Lospitil Vlunkett Teapson Sanitary Council Warden Mate Board of Health Francis St. Louis Liumstall Memphis Howard Association Drs. Hamer and Duval Arkan State Board of Healt Gerber Hickman Messrs Halliny and Smith Cairo Board of Health Des Dunning Gordon Fisher Marysville Vicksburg National Board Howard Association Washington Cabo Ards

Weather Report Indicating Varied Wind and Temperature

Indications from Washington note northerly to easterly winds across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Partly cloudy conditions prevail. southern regions show stationary or slowly falling barometric pressure and mild temperature changes.

Washington Mississippi Missouri

Tank Fire Destroys Oil Tanks at Parker's Landing

In Titusville Pennsylvania on August 15 lightning set fire to a 5,000 barrel oil tank at Parker's Landing, burning completely. A nearby 304 barrel tank overheated, smoldered a day, then exploded causing total loss. Ten workers were atop the tank. four were severely injured and others lightly hurt. The structure was struck and damaged.

Titusville Parker's Landing Struc

Sprague Conflict Deepens Over Custody Dispute

In Providence Aug 14 Mr William Sprague stays at Canourhet with Ohio friend in the house. He vows to reclaim the children at all hazards and forbids servants to act without his wife’s orders. Mrs Sprague is prostrated by recent events and disturbing newspaper reports regarding the children.

Sprague Providence William Sprague Canourhet Ohio

French Canadians Clash With Irish in Quebec City Riot

In Quebec, August 15, ship laborers and independents clashed with Irish Catholics in Champlain Street near Allen Rann & Co. About 3,000 French Canadians faced a largely Irish group. Gunfire, blows, and looting followed. five killed, many wounded. Police overwhelmed. mobs control lower town as shops closed and a large crowd converges at Jacques Carter Market Hall. A stern warning issued. volunteers expected.

Quebec Champlain Street Allen Rann & Co Kinecheller's Martin's Water Police Cale Blanco Crish Hardere Polrique Street Mountain Hill Tegan Terre Girard Jaques Carter St. Louis

Turmoil in Africa and Atlantic City Train Collision Verdict

From Cape Town a July dispatch reports Ning Cetywayo with his army in the marshes, while British columns plan an August advance and Zulu chiefs accept Cetywayo's deposition. In Philadelphia an inquest into five Atlantic City railroad deaths finds the superintendent negligent and trains run by guesswork.

Cape Town Seme Uli Ning Cetywaya Union- Just Magnibonum Cetyayo Philadelphia Atlantic City Camden Twe Ht

St Joseph Council invites President Hayes visit

At a city meeting of the City Council, the Board of Trades and the Exposition Association of St Joseph resolutions were adopted to invite President Hayes to visit after his Kin trip. A committee was set to accompany him and extend hospitality, signaling a change from postwar insults to respect shown during later civic events.

St. Joseph Board of Trades Eposition Association of Hayes Durant Sherman Miod

Nellie Grant Sartoris Died as British Fleet Heads West

From London Aug 15 reports Nellie Grant Sartoris is dead. British naval moves include the corvette Tenedos with 200 men heading from Cape Colony to Sierra Leone amid native threats near Kinkonkit. Dido has arrived on the west coast of Africa. coast force totals about 1000 men. Parliament prolonged. Queen lauds Berlin treaty, reforms, and Egypt, Afghanistan, and South Africa war outcomes.

London Nellie Grant Sartoris Searcies Kinkonkit Tenedos Cape Colony Sierra Leone Ascension Africa Ares Egypt Afghanistan Tjesty South

Mormon Circular Causes International Confusion in Bigamy Debate

Washington reports misapprehension abroad over the State Department circular. It clarifies that US law punishes bigamy and religion does not excuse it. Emigration of Mormons is not banned for beliefs but for crimes against law. Foreign powers are urged to enforce laws to prevent arrivals intending bigamy. Bigamy carries up to a $400 fine and up to five years imprisonment.

Washington London Times State Department United States

Leavenworth City Clerk Flees After Shortage Found

Leavenworth Kansas August 15 Fred W Spaulding city clerk has been found to be a defaulter and has absconded An investigation of his office is under way but the total shortage amount remains unknown

Leavenworth Kan Fred. W. Spaulding

New Austrian Ministry Forms Amid Coalition Strain

Vienna reports a new Austrian ministry coalition with all parties represented except the German Constitutionalist group. Baron Julius Von Horst serves as Minister of Justice and Pallic Worship as a protectionist. Herr Palkenhaine as Agriculture minister, a clerical, signals potential permanent departure of Count Andrassy, Austro-Hungarian premier.

Mimntry Vienna Baron Julius von Horst Herr Palkenhaine Count Andrassy

Railroad Accident Kills Chief Engineer in Missouri

A construction train on the Keokuk and St. Louis railroad was thrown from the track after striking a cow near Louisiana, Missouri. Chief engineer Nicholas Dubois was killed instantly. Conductor Thomas Mitchell and others sustained serious injuries.

St. Louis New Keokuk & St. Louis Louisiana Nicholas Dubois Thomas Mitchell James Lrady

Burglar Shot Dead in River Forest Home

An armed intruder trying to force entry at the River Forest home of W. H. Baldwin was fatally shot by a shotgun blast from Baldwin’s son who was present. Two accomplices escaped. The incident occurred last night in Providence H. on August 15.

Providence H. 1 W. H. Baldwin River Forest

Telegraphic Brevities From the Telegraphic News

Briefs report multiple items including an eastern railroad freight rate change, a National Emigrant Fund planned in Manchester, a Boston physician killed on the Matterhorn, a steamer disaster victim found in the Detroit River, a possible royal marriage in November, a Syracuse state convention call, a Montreal bank manager resignation, a Bismarck gunboat plan for Pacific commerce, a Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton rail arbitration, Lizzie Schanedel's critical condition after a shooting, a property seizure tied to an assignation house, and frontier tensions in Epirus and Thessaly with European concerns and Irish government observations.

Boston Mosely Matterhorn Switzerland Anna Fleisching Steinhoff Hoang Detroit River

Murder in Boston venuman Frye found dead at residence

Boston report of Joseph F. Frye a venuman and hides and feathers dealer found with a bullet wound to the head beside an open safe after a robbery. evidence of a brutal struggle, pockets rifled, watch missing, Italian suspects detained. incident provokes wide alarm.

Boston Joseph F. Frye Jay Street Frye Fry

The Markets. New York Aug 15 Market Update

The telltale late 19th century market page reports steady to easy money, with money at dai per cent and prime commercial paper at 4 to 4.5 percent. Sterling at 1.3 weeks and 1. as well as various coupon and cash markets show small variances. Grain prices point to wheat lower and nearby prices mixed, with rye and butter prices referenced in market notes. Whisky steady at 1.06 dollars per gallon.

New York

St Louis Stock Market Imports Meat Prices

Loves Aug 1 market report shows active but scarce cattle grades with good steers 7084.90, choice fields 44.60, wrass-fed Te Ws 24.50, Todians 275 to 3.50. Hogs higher with Yorkers Baltimores 36.04 to 30, mixed packing 3.00 to 3.40, butchers 3.50 to 3.75. Receipts 2,600, shipments 904. Sheep fair to choice shipments 2, receipts 500, shipments 1.

Colorado Nebraska el Tad Gewel Dermand

Chicago Produce Market Rumors From August Fair Demand

Message fragment shows prices and terms for curcaco and grain trading in Chicago. Curcaco Aug fair demand with prices around 5.00. Wheat grades and spring wheat noted with cash, August, and October terms. Flour steady at about 4.00 with winter and spring notes, some rejections.

Chicago Stock Market Report with Cattle Prices

Chicago stock market summary notes dull activity with mixed cattle and hogs prices. Texans and Nebraska cattle show varied quotes, receipts around 5,000. hog market softer and lower by cents, heavy demand weak. sheep steady to firm with moderate receipts and shipments. overall market uneven amid thin trading.

Kansas City Produce Market Aug 15 Wheat and Corn Prices

Kansas Orry reports wheat receipts 14,290 bushels shipments 3,552 in store 192,047. Corn receipts 1,835 shipments 7,998 in store 61,287. Market lower with No 2 wheat bids and mixed prices for corn. Provisions show butter weaker, eggs firmer, and candle eggs selling at a gate per dozen.

Kansas Orry Yio Kansas

Kansas City Stock Market Report Aug 1

Kansas City market notes show weak and slow trading with Texan steers and native stockers in light demand. Hog movement was very slow with no large shipments. prices around 84 to 90 dollars, receipts about 200 head.

Kansas City

New York Produce Market Prices and Wheat Notes

New York on August 1 reports flour prices weakly to good tone with ranges from 3.40 to 4.50 per unit. Winter wheat steadier while spring wheat dull. No. 4 spring 34 and No. 3 spring 4 a spring 1.00. No. 3 red winter around 1.05. Barley dull, corn lower, oats mixed west. Local bank notes and depository information appear in the tail.

New York St. Louis

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