02 Jul 1879
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1879
Page
1
Antique clipping shows a brief boarding notice seeking a private boarding arrangement near a marine community. It mentions a house location next to pins and a Tone area, with inquiries directed to Winie's residence at a southern street.
Telegraph dispatches mention warmer near central regions and clearing skies with a front moving westward toward the Naril wet, plus an item on a Catholic fable in New York and a Canadian anniversary observed as a federal day. Havana reports Madrid dispatches about Senate action on seating without full qualifications.
Reports from July 1 note threatened strikes at boot makers in Averteil and Newmarket strikes weakened by embers. Workers in Minster Island Wales accept wage cuts. Fall River spinners resume work while a Columbus post office embezzlement case ends in confinement. Fire losses of hay in Neil's stack yard and Water Street fire in St Johns cause high damages. Senate confirms Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice and appoints officers in the Engineer ranks.
The Timjly reports little silver business despite sufficient continental requirements to absorb modest inflows. In Boston a July 1 rowing match at Silver Lake drew Warren Smith of Halifax against Evan Moris of Pittsburg for 50 a side. Smith won by a half length in 21 minutes and 9 seconds, the fastest recorded time, with Hanlang of Philadelphia posting a time of 9 seconds slower.
Minneapolis report: Haynes, engineer of the steamboat May Queen, perished when the boiler exploded on Minortonka Lake on Saturday. He confessed that the water level was low at the weed island dock and starting the engine to back up caused the pump to flood the hot boiler, triggering the blast.
The statement shows June debt increase at 24,788. Cash in treasury stands at 152. Holders certificates total 15,115,700 with 2,466,900 in silver certificates. Certificates of deposit outstanding 50,570,000. Refunding certificates 12,849.10. Local tenders outstanding 8101G. Fractional currency 15,812,604. United States notes for redemption 8,7, called bonds not matured issued four percent bonds 14,072,410. Decrease for fiscal year 8,579.
Extensive floor debate covers adjournment timing, the use of funds for Deputy Marshals at elections, and the ruling on appropriations. Windom and others argue over constitutional powers and party responsibility while Eaton and Carpenter discuss army authority and court enforcement. Senate and House move toward final adjournment with resignations, pay amendments, and committee actions.
In Cincinnati today Judge Swing sentenced Gus Clark a City Council member to one year in prison and a $50 fine for neglect of duty as Judge of Election last fall. Sentence suspended 30 days to pursue habeas corpus and test U S law. Clark's attorney to appeal to test constitutionality of the federal act.
Boston reports a brutal scene at Henry Gunsenheizer’s slaughter house in West Sutterville. Henry White, a 50 year old employee, was dragged by an animal when a rope loosened. a horn impaled him and ripped the body, causing instant death.
Paris interpellation looms after Prefect of Police seizes Lanterne for false news. London dispatch notes Rouher and Prince Jerome Bonaparte amid a divided Bonapartist movement as they weigh a republic stance versus imperial ties. Washington reports President nominates John A. Hater amid busy Senate and House activity. Hanlan sails to Liverpool as City of Chester voyage honored. Hanlan Club to guard the cup until challenged by England.
Charles Herman and Thomas Welsh were arrested in Atlantic City on July 1 for the murder of William Martin, a real estate broker found beaten to death in his Philadelphia office, following a charge by a woman claiming to be Herman's wife.
The market news from New York shows money active at 4a percent and mercantile paper at Maguay percent, with sterling weak on 61 day sight. St Louis reports lower prices for a three family property at $4.35 while grain edges mixed with wheat and corn varying, oats down, rye firmer, and barley weak. Provisions see butter, pork, and dry salt meats fluctuating amid changing stock, with bacon and lard quoted. whisky steady at $1.04. Flour figures appear incomplete.
Scarce hogs listed with buyers in New York and Baltimore at 4050 dollars 80 cents. Tighe price noted as 3603. Market notes rough and unsettled with heavy demand seen in futures and receipts about 2000 head across shipments.
Carcano July 1 dispatch notes flour prices weak for winter wheat and higher for spring types with mixed bids. Wheat futures strengthen. No 2 spring around 1.05 to 1.10 cash with July August September contracts active. Corn prices firm and slightly up with No 2 bid 36 cents cash and July to September bids listed.
Chicago markets report cattle for sale with pricing across grades and cattle types. Receipts show 4,100 hogs and 400 sheep with shipments around 2,300. Hog values soften with dull trading, while cattle and sheep show limited movement and varied quotations.
Kansas City on July 1 shows wheat receipts of 7464 bushels and shipments of 3135 with 0 in store. Market weak and dull with No 2 oats bid at 0 percent, No 3 at 9 1/4 cents, No 4 at 1/2 price. Receipts total 6507. shipments 4189. in store 43874. Market remains dull and low.
Kansas City commodity and livestock market report dated July 1 shows firm early prices for dairy and eggs, steady to unchanged cattle and sheep, with cross-fed and Texas stock steady. Receipts total 1, shipments 573. Grain includes wheat steady with mild changes, corn mixed, oats and rye nominal.
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