04 Jul 1879
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1879
Page
1
Private boarding at Mr White's on Next La. Unmarried or married couples or two single gentlemen may be accommodated with or without board on moderate terms. Apply at the horse on Next La Mr White's boarding house, 6-29.
The report notes cooler northwest winds and rising barometer for upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with partly cloudy skies. It records labor unrest and strikes at Senica colliery dock and weighers action under boss, and mentions Gen. Sherman inspecting Fort Ontiva works before an evening departure to New York. Also reports the death of Rev. Dr. James Dackus, former rector of the American Baptist Home Mission Society, at age seventy, and a train accident near Newbury, Penn where Henry Lavery and sister jumped. the sister died and a 17-year-old hatter was injured.
Revenue drivers arrived at Lexington Wy yesterday with nine prisoners, four white and five colored, captured in Merver county. They were accused of stealing liquor from the distillery.
The arbitristar awarded Duncan McDonald and his partner BA $140 in the settlement of their claims against the Provincial government. The case concerns a contract to build the Montreal Quebec Ottawa and Occidental railroad from this city to Hall, involving a dispute over compensation and project scope.
Washington reports Captain Joseph Rendlebrack of the Fourth Cavalry was convicted of misbehavior before the enemy and neglect of duty. He is commended to executive clemency for long service and poor health preventing active campaigning. New York dispatch notes Havana proposes Madrid distribute about 4000 Cuban troops as field hands.
The report states 810 of 40 million four percent refinancing certificates remain unsold while 23,635 have converted to four percent bonds. Secretary Thompson orders navy yards to observe holidays on the 5th and 4th, and the Treasury notes that principal and accrued interest on the late Washington and George registered stock will be paid at the treasury in Kingston starting July 16, with interest ceasing on that day.
Fire last night wiped out the King house of Jennings & Co at Oswego destroying the packing establishment and contents. Loss about 10000 dollars with partial insurance. Origin of the fire unknown. Work on the St Louis Wielita and Western railroad between Oswego and Cherryvale begun. about 1000 laborers employed. track laying expected to reach Cherryvale by August 14 to aid wheat trade and regional goods flow.
In Rome on July 3, reports indicate rapid progress in negotiations between Russia and the Vatican over religious differences. It is expected the talks will conclude before the appointment of Dr. Fulks successor as Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs.
Report notes dull trade and insecurity delaying Moscow’s industrial exhibition for a year. Rail freight in April declined by forty three percent from March levels, reflecting weak commerce amid unsettled conditions in Russia. The London rumor mill mentions Count Sehou valois’s possible retirement from the English Embassy and other dispatches touch on Irish University bill opposition and Rothschild affairs.
Superintendent Finney of the Signal Service, who left Washington about the Ist of June to study the Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri cyclones, reached St. Louis. He visited over thirty cities, surveyed the storm path, and found eleven distinct tornadoes arising from one storm area with two on May 9 and nine on May 30. Finney will file a full report to General Unger, Chief of the Signal Service Bureau.
Nimrod Spadenhuber was executed by hanging in Lebanon N Y for the December 10 1873 murder of John Evison. He received religious preparation from Father Kustman before the noose, with officials present. The drop strangled him. after thirteen minutes the death was pronounced. The body was taken to the Catholic church for burial the next day.
Berlin reports likely changes in the cabinet with Bitler poised to become Minister of Finance and Von Pattmiber to assume Ecclesiastical affairs, while the Emperor is expected to accept resignations. The tariff debate centers on preserving parliament's power over supplies, with Frankenstien’s plan offering fixed revenues to the empire and shifting funds to states, potentially bolstering state influence and challenging cohesion amid Ultramontane pressures.
Portents of a political shift emerge as Bis marck looks to align with an opponent to break Liberals and push state control of railways while stalling administrative reforms in Prussia. In London a peace effort with the Zulu king Senzwayo unfolds. Chelmsford promises armistice if captives and hostages are exchanged and Isandlwana spoils returned, outlining terms of unconditional surrender and indemnity. Cape Town dispatches say hopes rise yet British morale sinks as peace talks proceed.
The Workingmen’s Municipal Convention rescinded J J Smart as City and County Attorney and nominated J L Murphy for the post. Smart then earned a Superior Judge nomination. A Fourth of July meeting was proposed to denounce Congress eight hour law. Democratic Convention tensions rose over fusion with Republicans, adjourned sine die after protests, and Levi Chase was nominated Lieutenant Governor with Tiernan Secretary of State. Beck declined.
The Newark inquest into John Armstrong’s death after being shot by James H. Blair on Thursday resumed today. Dr. John W. Pinkham testified Armstrong spoke of danger from infusion water and related a quarrel at Oglevie’s hotel over a horse incident. Blair and Mrs Blair’s confrontation preceded Blair’s two shots on Armstrong as he reached for a pistol, with Blair claiming self defense.
The testimony sketches Armstrong born in Dublin son of a farmer and once guard on the M. and G. W. railroad. He left Connecticut for Minnesota then returned to seek work, later employed by Blair. Neighbors describe him as quiet and peacable though his behavior at Green's farm raised concerns. Blair’s confrontation ended with a fatal shooting, and witnesses recount Armstrong’s volatile departure, his gun under a pillow, and a grim tale of mounting tension and profession of regret from Blair.
A witness recalls a fatal pistol shot in a murder case while a jury deliberates five hours and convicts Armstrong of manslaughter. Separate dispatches report a steamer arrival, Cape Haitian unrest, and fighting as government troops retake the capital with casualties and arrests. General instability disrupts trade and daily life.
A deadly explosion at Push Blantyre coal pit near Gitanenw Viluspow Darby killed fifty men who were working inside. Foreman John Humphreys of Cornell and several others died in the incident as rescue operations began.
The markets section notes active money movement in New York with percent changes and bond coupon activity. Sterling figures, recent price levels, and registered bond coupons are recorded alongside currency sales and exchange rates for the day.
St Louis market notes mixed grain and livestock prices with July and August futures mentioned. Wheat and corn show fluctuations while oats and rye steady. butter and lard prices listed with various cuts and grades. The report references dairy items and market tone for nearby shipments and futures.
Market briefs from St Louis and Chicago note weak milling oats and steady to firm grain prices. Wheat futures show limited gains with winter wheat steady and spring options mixed. corn prices fluctuate amid uncertain demand and delivery notes.
Kansas City market notes show wheat receipts and shipments measured in bushels with mixed grades. Prices for No 2 white and No 2 yellow corn listed, rye and barley recorded nominal, provisions and dairy store packer salt prices noted with limited clarity.
The New York produce market shows wheat and corn prices steady with weak demand for rye and oats. Grain futures edge lower on winter and spring varieties while white and amber corn hold around current bids amid uneven trading. The report lists multiple price points for No. 1 and No. 2 grades across wheat rye oats and corn with regional notes on Western markets.
Kansas City market notes show cattle prices quoted with fluctuating bids and shipments to nearby towns. Reports include steer and cow movements, mixed grain and fodder values, and orderly arrivals of stock amid general market activity.
Proposals call for stone and tied allocation for crosswalks and sidewalks in the city. Details name stone type, source state, and delivery to designated avenues with pricing per square foot and measurement standards.
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