10 Dec 1881
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1881
Page
1
Advertisements mix mixed commerce from 1881 issues. A listing for Addin G to B. W. Woodward promises bright dyes and durable color with prices at 15 cents. Other items include clothing stock sale, monu ments at low prices, and various remedies and tonics. Public notices mention court actions, railroad progress, and canal boat lockage.
The Garfield assassin case resumes with witnesses including Stephen English and Senator Benjamin Harrison detailing prior crimes and alleged insanity indicators. Guiteau vocally challenges evidence, insults witnesses, and demands relevance while courts and lawyers press for the core issue of mental state.
Foreign news reports a deadly explosion at Cockrell colliery resulting in sixty six deaths. The item also notes a lynching in Montermont Alabama where McCann, a Chambers County merchant, was killed after being summoned to his door by a group of African American assailants. A suspect confession led to a jail capture anticipated to be lynched by a mob. Burnet’s Cinnamon and hair products are advertised with claims of hair softening, soothing irritations, lustre, growth, and no greasy odor.
Markets report in brief form from New York and Kansas City with money market rates mercantile paper and government bonds noted. Kansas City shows wheat receipts 7 503 bushels shipments 87 400 bushels, flour steady, sugar dull, corn markets weak, oats mixed, and live stock activity including hogs and cattle with prices ranges indicated.
Telegraphic items report Gen. Gorman denying any interference in the Virginian senatorial matter and denying support for Riddieberger. The piece notes 300 presidential posts vacant, increased mail facilities planned, and a Post Office rule allowing addressee to specify return timing. Also mentions redemption bonds and a shooting incident in Nasevitis Kentucky, with Senator Smith and Fortess County.
A condensed market note shows mixed movements in commodities with wheat closing near steady after opening lower, soy, corn, oats and barley listed with bid or price ranges. Dairy notes include creamery products and a few price indications while whiskey, pork, beef and flour receipts appear in scattered figures and remarks.
A fragmentary report from St Louis dated December 9 1841 lists hog receipts at 6800 and shipments around 800 with varied prices. Beef and mutton entries show steer and heep receipts and price ranges, noting good demand and limited supply. The text reflects early market conditions with currency figures and regional terms.
Cascado market notes fluctuating prices for flour wheat corn and other staples. Unsettled grains show firmer closes while meats and whiskey mixed with varied cash and futures readings.
Chicago stock market report details receipts and shipments across hogs cattle and sheep. Includes prices for live stock categories such as hogs cattle and sheep with mixed quality notes and regional inputs. Data shows totals of receipts around 324000 and 1900 shipments with price ranges from light to good quality for various classes.
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