08 Jul 1879
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1879
Page
1
A sad accident in Mall River ends in the death of teen Mark Seblewel after a hired man attempting to swim with a bay on his back cramps and sinks. Bystanders fail to rescue him as the crowd gathers, leaving the town to mourn the loss.
Wheat markets rise as unfavorable crop prospects from Europe spark buying. Shorts are covering across all months, including far futures like September, with large European orders to buy reported in the same notes.
The People's tontine Society of New York is filed to provide mutual assurance against wage dependence. It aims to shield members from economic danger and degradation through tontine based insurance.
The Couriers report an agreement carried Saturday binding the original promoters to De Lessups as representatives of future canal shareholders. Subscriptions totaling £750,000 in £20 shares will open in London Paris Frankfort and New York within about two weeks.
A London dispatch reports in western Austria crops in upper and central Bohemia growing to straw due to unprecedented Danube valley rains. While crops above Linz are superb, persistent rain may hinder harvesting, with eastern regions also anxious amid daily showers.
Fire in Cincinnati on Laurel and Central at Robinsons ware manufactory partially burned the building this morning causing about 50000 dollars in losses as the second floor collapsed trapping six firefighters who suffered no serious injuries. In Norwood New Jersey the butter tub factory and dry house of Orwood Lumber Company burned with 30000 dollars in losses and no insurance.
Madrid reports renewed discussion of King Alfonso's marriage to the Arch Duchess of Austria. Other items note New York City government expenses at 21 000 dollars, Irish emigrants arriving in Grin Ton, and Evan Morris seeking another race with Smith of Halifax in Pittsburg.
Delegates representing Hebrew congregations arrive in New York to attend the American Hebrew cant celebration. The Orangemen plan public excursions and picnics to mark the victory day with festive activities.
The Brooklyn Bridge project is funded and a construction contract was awarded today for materials and labor totaling pounds. Officials say the bridge will be completed by January.
The firm, one of the city’s largest and oldest, faces failure due to heavy liabilities around 250000 and broad interest in a shovel manufactory. Reports say financial difficulties stem from this venture amid river trade news from Vicksburg and a July 7 timeline. Captain H H Wilkinson, known in river circles, sailed earlier with news of the troubles.
New York judge T. Potter issues writ of habeas corpus and certiorari for Chastine Cox, the confessed murderer of Mrs. Hall. Petition argues Cox is unlawfully detained from commitment by the coroner and questions the evidence supporting the commitment.
Deputy Albert Chris t Gapal accepted the mentor of the Lanterns to submit charges against a journal jury formed by presidents of Republican groups from both chambers. Authorities interdicted a rent meeting at Gordany where Blaych was advertised to speak.
From England, London, Italy a scheme to facilitate American cattle imports will erect a facility at Barrow in Furness Lancashire connected with the whale railway system of England. At Radstock in Somerset county 800 colliers have struck.
In Wheatly Johnston Gray of Millbrook county faces arrest over a reported incident involving a thirteen year old daughter of John Hardee. Gray, a well known local, confesses to seduction but denies force, amid a seduction case with police involvement.
A new express company named the Union has been organized in Louisville with Frank Guthrie as president. The firm will control express business on the L N G railroad and its branches and begin operations July 15 with Hal Rose as manager previously for Adams Express in the area.
Reports from multiple locations detail the discovery of Lewis M. Libby’s body in a woods hole near Templey after June 28, amid murder suspicions. Other items include a brakeman struck and cut in Glasgow Junction, confessions by two murderers in Murfreesboro, police protest reactions in New York, and a Mexican execution in San Antonio related to a 1877 murder. The Semple & Berge Manufacturing Company faces asset uncertainty and creditor meetings as it considers resuming operations.
A man named Atkins fatally shot his wife and then killed himself after telling a neighbor he had killed the woman. The tragedy occurred near Coreensburg in Westmorland County last evening. Authorities believe a dispute over a small property deed, once held by Atkins, sparked the fatal quarrel. Atkins was around seventy years old and his wife about seventy.
A Berlin correspondent sketches Russia’s dire state due to nihilist activity and crop failures. A German physician connected to Solovyev’s attempted assassination is linked to poison and flight from the scene. Reports say a man has been sentenced to be hanged. A fire at Irkutsk destroyed 400 houses and officials fear further arson.
Reports say a clash occurred at Colima with allied forces capturing the position and Chilean losses including several killed. At Quelaqua on the Lew River an advance guard was beaten with some killed and captured. Campano reportedly near Colina preparing for an attack, while the Osprey steamer was ordered to Whanamia. The Colombian Senate offers mediation between Chili and Peru. The Chilean ironclad hanes suffered damage and Captain Laveyd of the Italian army was captured.
On the sixth, a portion of the crew of the Mexican war steamer Libertad mutinied at Vera Cruz and seized the vessel while the commander was ashore. Concurrently Vera Cruz garrison officers attempted to raise other disturbances as tensions rose in the port.
Reports describe a garrison rebellion and ensuing terror as authorities regain control. Merchants oppose government after anti contraband law. Resignation of Mexican minister Zamacona noted. London dispatches cover Cape Town inquiries into Lieutenant Carey over Prince Imperial death. Tariff debates in Germany and Samoa negotiations add to global tensions.
A large enthusiastic crowd with band and torchlight paraded Atchison streets to honor Senator Ingalls return. Fireworks lit the city as cheers rang along Fourth Street toward Ingalls residence though a threatening storm drove many indoors. Ingalls thanked locals and Kansas for the welcome, noting no political tone amid the gathering.
Cairo reports the Egyptian army fixed at 12 000 men with orders to sell a large stock of materiel. Szeged reconstruction hampered by high water as Szegedin residents shelter in wooden barracks this winter. A Tyne course rowing match in England sees Kempter defeat Feeley by six lengths. Minnesota endures heavy rain and hail. flooding hits Mankato and Meeker and Kandiyack counties suffer crop losses. wheat damaged across five thousand acres with two thirds ruined.
The Markets section shows New York rates with money at 304 percent, mercantile paper around 3bgn5 percent, sterling quiet at 4.86 for 60 days and 4.88 night. In coupons and bonds, 1881 at 1.0414, new 5s at 1.0355, new 414s registered at 1.06a1.061, coupons 1.061g41.0633, new 4s registered near 1.003%. In St Louis flour ranges from 4.25 to 4.75 per barrel, grain prices move with wheat and corn showing gains, oats steady, rye dull, with various bid prices. Provisions list butter, eggs, pork, dry salt meats, bacon and lard with midrange values. whiskey remains steady at 1.05.
The St Louis stock market report shows cattle firm with heavy shipping steers at 4.70 to 4.90, light at 4.40 to 4.65, native grassfed steers 2.50 to 8.35, and sheep steady with good demand. Hog prices active and higher from 3.75 to 5.05 with receipts around 3,800 cattle and 6,800 hogs. Receipts and shipments are listed for cattle hogs and sheep.
Flour prices ease for winter wheat varieties with grants around 5.00 to 5.25 dollars, other grades steady. Wheat options show No.2 spring at 1.00 per bushel with July delivery and August futures at 82 1/2 to 83 1/2 cents, while No.3 spring bids 8 cents. Corn demand fair and prices higher with No.2 high mixed at about 30 1/2 to 30 2/3 cents cash and July, 8 1/2 to 9 1/4 cents for September, with a 24 cent bid for September.
Carcaco July 7 cattle rates range from 2.90 to 5.00 for cows and bulls, raisers and stockers. Frxane reports 2,500 with exports 4.70 to 4.85. Hogs market slow with packing at 3.00 to 4.00, receipts 6,500 and shipments 2,400. Sheep market slow with sales around 2,700 to .75 and lambs 1.00 to 2.00. Receipts nearly 0 and shipments 0.
Wheat receipts 9 1589 bushels with shipments 5269 and in store 76458. Market firmer with No 2 mixed bid and No 3 white mixed prices. Corn receipts 18277 with shipments 2433 and in store 55952. Oats rye barley weakest and provisions show butter steady and eggs weaker in fresh.
Kansas City markets show no cattle sales today though butcher stock steady. Texas steers bring 2,603.10, native steers 4,0044.65, cows 225 to 276, stockers 2.50 to 3.25. Hogs firm 3.60 to 3.70, receipts 355. Sheep native muttons 2.90, Colorado ewes 2.00. New York at 7 July shows flour strong with western and state at 3.60, columns mid range for commodities.
The bulletin lists mixed grain prices with mentions of wheat winter and spring grades, No 2 and No 1 white bids, rye and barley values, and assorted regional delivery notes. Currency symbols and OCR errors obscure full details but indicate price ranges and grade categories.
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