07 Jul 1881
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1881
Page
1
A sprawling column of fragmented OCR text mixes loyalties, assassination aftermath, medical updates on President Garfield, and assorted political rumors. It references Independence Day at the White House, Surgeon Bliss, Guitteau money questions, and various official bulletins amid a chaotic travel through July reports and public notices.
From Washington July 6 G C Buntz of the Treasury sailed from New York with packages of continued bonds for Europe The Treasury has received 14 234 050 coupon five percent bonds to date for continuance at 35 9 per cent Some earlier forwarded packages have not yet been received Jealous Murderer Prassuno Va July 6 Mike Krisetdurfer a nail cutter killed Kate Smith a young woman he had been living with then killed himself Jealousy cited as motive
The markets section notes price movements with various commodities and securities, including musky and discourses. It references prices, percentages, and market actions, highlighting a fluctuating financial scene and listings across multiple entities.
Kansas City market updates show mixed commodity activity with grains and eggs dull, receipts and shipments variable. No. 2 white wheat bids and prices listed, while eggs remain very dull at low per dozen rates and butter steady at around 16 to 18 cents per pound for good quality.
Kansas City market notes for July 6 1841 show cattle sales steady with native steers around 5 dollars per head and Texas cows around 7 pounds per head. Sheep arrivals and shipments noted. prices for pork and bacon move higher while lard and whiskey quotes ease. St Louis market also cited with callouts on corn oats and whiskey pricing.
Cattle receipts 140, shiploads 400, all grades in demand at high prices. Steers shipping at 5.10 to 5.60, Texas packers bidding 4.55, stockers 3.47. Hogs higher at 4.0 to 5.1, Yorkers 4.06 to 5.60, packing 4.60 to 6.10. Shipments 2,000. feed receipts 3,500 with strong demand and market steady.
Chicago on July 6 reports mixed grains and livestock futures with wheat and corn showing activity and higher tone. Prices for rye oats and barley steady to strong with pork and whisky markets noted, and futures for various months edging up or holding firm.
Chicago market notes show cattle receipts around 4,400 with shipments and exports values cited. Prices range with good to choice cattle about 5.70 to 6.55, sorn-fed cattle to 5.206, Texans active near 3.00, and mixed packing at 5.90 to 6.25. Hog and sheep trades weaker to steady with livestock shipping activity mentioned. Overall, market firmness cited in parts of the report with varied price levels across cattle, hogs, and sheep.
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