14 Dec 1881
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1881
Page
1
A detailed account praises Prof Carruth's mid-summer talk on Europe and the New World. The audience of about five hundred engaged with his conversational style amid foggy Carverslty, praising his insights into people, progress, and culture.
An invitation from Mr. Rorner drew a crowded party to the Dunfer House last evening. Blasor Schreve provided lively music as the dining room emptied for a dance. Porter joined late but the night closed merrily with attendees returning home content. Also promoting Dr Marshall’s Lung Syrup for coughs and colds, advertised as pleasant and affordable.
The Dowd case proceedings continue as Dr Spitzka resumes testimony in the Guiteau trial. Corkhill and Guiteau clash over evidence and credibility while experts discuss insanity and irresistible impulses. Witnesses including Dr Fordice Baker and Henry Wood testify on mental state and related matters amid interruptions and adjournment.
The Finances Committee backed Senator Sherman's 3 percent bond issue bill. Senator Pendleton argued for reforming the spoils system, urging merit over patronage and urging a new, efficient civil service. Other measures included select committees on suffrage, Potomac riverfront inquiry, and public notices.
The president introduced Eads’ bill to build a Tehuantepec steamship railway, with $85 million for preliminary work to prove feasibility and bond guarantees of $100 million from Congress if the plants prove practicable. Pension fraud inquiry called by Davis, retirement for John W. Ellby, and political tensions in Congress are noted. Secretaries and diplomacy items follow, with foreign cables and balloon news from London and Paris.
Market report shows MUNSEY at 8 per cent per annum and bonds steady. Wheat futures and various grain receipts listed with prices and movements. Demand described as weak but active with specific cash and future bids. stock of No 2 and No 4 mixes noted along with dairy and butter prices.
CATTLE receipts and shipments show market active with better supply quality. Steers average 3 and 4 pounds, common cattle around 2.7, with prices around 6.00 dollars. Wheat and corn options steadier, cash values lower on No 2 red winter, oats and rye mixed, provisions very dull with small trades.
Market data shows slow trading and lower quotes across beef and cattle lots. Demand remains light for steers and heavy cows, with few comparable sales and buyers scarce. sheep receipts moderate with limited movement at reduced prices.
Prices for flour and wheat held steady while barley declined and oats rose. Live December through February futures showed modest activity with mixed demand. Hog receipts rose to 47,000 as market softened on warm weather, and lamb and cattle offerings showed weak shipping demand amid rising dairy and beef supplies.
Notice states that a person referred to as a minor, aged twenty one years, will petition the District Court of Douglas County to ratify ins legal rights as an adult in business affairs. The document is signed by Edward B. Fairfield via his friend John Y. Norton and is dated January 21.
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