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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1886
Page
1
Fragmentary timetable text lists various train times and stations with abbreviations. It mentions railway agent details and schedule codes, indicating a partial passenger service outline with entries like 6:30 am and 1 pm.
In Washington the senate discussed Beck's silver resolution and questioned the division of the Sioux Indian reservation in Dakota. Debates touched on currency policy, the use of silver certificates, and trust in the treasury, with speakers accusing or defending silver in relation to bondholders and coinage. The presidential succession bill drew legal debate as lawmakers weighed power, disability, and the timing of a potential successor. The session adjourned after addressing ethics and parliamentarian concerns and scheduling Friday night pension bills.
Desir January 14 reports distress among laboring people in parts of Zealand as workers demand redress. The dispatch notes rising pressure on local authorities and calls for reforms, signaling potential tensions across the region.
Coremsus Ohio January 14 Senator Sherman arrived from Washington at 4 pm and was welcomed in the house by both chambers. He urged radical revision of Ohio election laws to curb fraudulent voting and called for single districts and precincts, citing New York’s 1878 reform after Tweed. He praised bipartisan effort and urged unity.
January 14 report from OLEVElaNp notes ice in the lake stand pipe disrupting water delivery to several factories and threatening city fire water. Authorities warn the outage may last days as repairs delay. A Prefect Assassinated in Paris, January 14, details the killing of Burent prefect, with a large cash sum missing and detectives on the case. President Grevy's Message to legislators, January 14, is reported as lacking notable new features.
Washington notes report no official statement from President Cleveland about responding to senate requests for reasons behind removals or suspensions. Communications from executive departments show form replies noting lack of information on presidents’ reasons. Also mentions customs service staffing and export values for 1885, and other brief items from Washington.
The local signal officer predicts a 15 to 20 degree temperature drop within forty eight hours. Officials deny Samoa Islands annexation reports. Bucklem's Arnica Salve advertised for burns sores and skin eruptions. The AOU W and Degree of Honor public lost list of effects and entertainment postponed to Friday evening January 15.
Governor Sherman declares Prohibition has sustained itself and cites less liquor use and crime in Iowa. He urges continuing and strengthening the law as the temperance measure remains under scrutiny. Larabee sworn in as governor, inaugural address urges upholding the law pending constitutional test.
Reports show revenue gains for the postoffice department in six months ending December 31, 1885, excluding postage on second class matter. Barb Wire Manufacturers in Chicago form a national association with a temporary org and a January 12 meeting to set prices for galvanized, zinc-coated, and thick set wire. A deming telegraph note claims Texas Colonel Baylor may lead 200 rangers to target Apaches in New Mexico. A Wendlngford case reports a woman roasting her baby in an oven leading to a fatality. A train wreck near Valdiva kills 30 soldiers. An endorsement for Electro Bitters touts cures for kidney and liver complaints. Sold by AoE Bros at 50 cents.
January 14 report from Wasurvotou notes a surge of about one thousand bills poured into the house this week, bringing total to nearly three thousand since meeting. A major measure proposes a national university in the District of Columbia run by a regional board. It limits regular study and graduation to those with a BA or equivalent from a recognized institution. Scholarships and fellowships are allocated to states, territories, and distinguished graduates and scholars.
The Lawrence local market column lists assorted goods including apples and poultry. It references various stock items with partial OCR text such as magi ats be and TALLOW, indicating a range of commodities traded locally.
Kansas City market notes show flour prices steady with rodent-like quotations and wheat receipts at 1.54 bushels. Rye flour strength appears mixed with several price bids and asks. Oats and eggs listed with varied bids. hay price around 7.00 with large in store inventory.
Kansas City Live Stock market notes from the mid month report show weaker hog and cattle receipts and lower prices for medium to common grades. Hogs receipts listed at 10,077 with 691 shipments. cattle and feeder prices cited, along with flour and provisions figures. Top line indicates steady to lower trends across key commodities and markets, with several price points noted for pork, beef, and feed ingredients.
Cattle receipts 1900 with steady demand and closing firmer. Butchers steers around 3.25 and cows and heifers near 20.00 to 63.00. Stockers and feeders 2.50 to 35.20. Hogs receipts 10300 with active market and 10 cent drop, closing firmer. Butchers and heavy meats strongest, lights around 2.00 to 5.50. Sheep data not provided.
OCR reading lists grain terms and prices for winter and spring wheat, rye, buckwheat, and patents. It notes cash and futures listings with months January May and different regional prices. The fragment mentions Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota and Minnesota bak aro.
The Drovers Journal notes cattle receipts at 8,000 with stockers and feeders and hog total around 4,400. Market opening shows slight increases and subsequent fluctuations amid bid and offer activity. Details are garbled with multiple illegible phrases and numbers.
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