13 Jul 1881
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1881
Page
1
Telegraph dispatches report the President’s condition improving at the Executive Mansion. Doctors note fever and pulse fluctuations have lessened, he sleeps well, and the wound is healing. Mrs Garfield remains steady as caretakers manage air and comfort during the hot spell.
Joxellon City July 12 heavy showers fall all afternoon dropping temperature. The Davis County Commissioners order iron bridge construction across the Republican river at Milford. In Laraverts Ixp July 12 YMC A workers begin statewide prayers for improved President condition. Heat persists with fifteen sunstroke cases in three days, six fatalities.
In Washington July 12 a Treasury official cites about 30 million in registered 5 per cent bonds and 12 million in coupon bonds outstanding, both redeemable by data and ceasing interest next dates. In Desaret a mob hanged Henry Smith after he allegedly ravaged Mattie Webb, then dumped his body in the river. no attempt to intervene was made.
Reports say a husband forced a brutal confession from his wife and claims she killed herself. The city endures record heat with 102F highs and 91F averages. Sun stroke deaths reach 27, many on streets, while 30 bodies await ID at the undertaker. A temporary morgue is planned as Coroner Bendigs recovers. Notables include John Price and William Avery. Water usage soars past pumping capacity at 50 million gallons.
Griscom ended a 45 day fast at Carcaco with a 200-person crowd watching his first meal. He weighed 187 pounds, down from prior, and spoke of fasting's virtue while eating milk and toast and then coffee. Reports also cover New York politics, veterans pensions, and local incidents from July 12, including a strange murder at Tongue Point Asylum and insurance talks in Westminster.
About 100 delegates arrive for the Democratic State Convention in Columbus. Governor candidates listed include J W Bookwater, Isaac R Miller, H B Banning, Theo Cook, and T Hunt. L D Thomas from Youngstown also cited. Surface indications favor Bookwater for governor and E O Bingham for Supreme Judge. Warm weather and heat prostrations marked the day amid rain.
From Paris reports a massive blaze swept through the goods station of Camili et Delta destroying nearly 1,000 trucks and passenger cars. Flames not extinguished yet. two to three square miles of sheds and warehouses burned. No lives lost.
The Kansas City markets show firmer grain prices with wheat at No 2 bid $1.00 and No 2 asked $1.02 for cash, corn bids around 49c and 40c bids for 2 mixed, oats at 34-44c, butter steady. Stock market notes cattle receipts 4,200 shipments 2,000 with good demand, hogs strong with prices around 6.00 to 6.75, and sheep and other livestock mixed with active sales and higher bids.
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