06 Jan 1880
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1880
Page
1
Fragmented news items describe a deadly fire in New York City, a celluloid explosion in Newark killing and wounding several, and a series of urban incidents across the United States including jail escapes in Ohio and a major blaze at Turner Hall in New York that claimed multiple lives and left others injured.
Flames cut access to safety as people leaped from upper floors. Four of twelve to fifteen residents of No 4 died, four injured, a child burned, others died en route to station. Cause unknown and insurance listed at twelve thousand dollars. Also reports Patti Jibel suit depositions in Lewesworth with testimonies alleging Patti’s drunken miscue and a charged theatre scene. Gov Garcelon visits Wartenville as Maine political tensions rise over inauguration and militia guard stands at the statehouse amid looming legislative split.
A reported struggle over quorum leads to deputies being dispatched to persuade Mr. Veter to attend. Sperul of Portland will seek certificates for himself and colleagues from the Governor and council. Republicans, including captains and elected members from five disfranchised cities, expect to claim the right. Five supporters may abstain to sway the result.
Fragmented ad style text recalls a famous New York steamship tale and lists questionable tonics and patent medicines. It mentions Rob ert Smith and Giles, cites cures for erysipelas, and promotes August Flower and Hop Bitters with assorted claims.
The Chicago produce market notes mixed activity with flour unchanged, wheat generally higher finishing at last call. No 2 winter at 1.30, No 2 spring 1.30 to 1.31 cash, 1.312 to 1.314 for February. Corn around 0.40 to 0.45, oats weaker, rye steady, barley unchanged.
Chicago market data shows receipts and shipments across meats and grains, with cattle hogs and sheep in limited supply and mixed demand. Prices list butchers at around 3.75 for steers and 2.00 for cows, hogs 4.00 to 4.25, lambs 4.48, corn and wheat figures noting nominal bids and steady tone.
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