15 Jul 1879
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1879
Page
1
A married couple or two single men can find lodging at Winters boarding house on Tennessee Street near the boat. Private family setting with moderate terms and references. Women with good references and household help needed. inquire at the office.
K M Chapman aged 54 treasurer of Bradford Savings Bank Bedford Maine fatally shot himself after allegedly defaulting on his duties. Nearby reports note James G Goldsmith city treasurer of Peru Indiana arrested in New York for being a defaulter. Dispatches from Constantinople describe Cassacians terrorizing Adabazor district with murder and looting. Mike Travis of Brooklyn dies from stab wounds inflicted by Paul Shirley a Telegraph Deliver clerk in New York City Mam.
Washington July 14 during the current month all outstanding 10-405 and J-20 bonds called by the Secretary of the Treasury mature and settlements of about 6 millions will be payable to the Treasury account.
At Concord Mass yesterday the convict jeered visiting women during the closing religious exercises in the Stau chson. The incident disrupted the observance and led to a public revolt being rumored as many visitors were deterred from the automary tum of observation.
A fierce storm swept through Woodville New Hampshire this evening with thunder and intense hail the size of eggs. Homes were damaged many roofs unshattered windows broken sheds flattened crops ruined and widespread property losses reported in the village.
Funeral services were held at Forest Hill for ex governor William Allen with many officials and dignitaries in attendance. City business paused as the procession drew a large and solemn crowd along the line of march.
The Postmaster General Key and his party began a tour of New England today with Secretary Sherman and committee members. They boarded the revenue cutter Hamilton in New London and Philadelphia to inspect Delaware River and harbor facilities before continuing along the Eastern Seaboard.
Chastine Cox stands trial for the murder of Mrs. Jane de Forest Hall. The defendant, dressed flashily and chatty, argues a challenge to the jury panel claiming improper summoning procedures. The court sustains the prosecution’s demurrer and then excludes the challenge.
In Denver on July 14 Justice Miller ruled on the motion to dismiss the receiver in charge of the Rio Grande railroad property. He said Meyer acted in collusion with the Denver and Rio Grande Company to prevent restoring the property to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system.
London reports a comparatively calm 12th of July with limited violence while Orange celebrations featured few shootings and a single death. Parliament debates trigger security cautions amid Trish University and silver penny disputes.
Lovas Weaver, a Black man, who in May raped Mrs Howell near Strawberry Plains, was captured from guards by a mob of about ten and shot in the head near Knorville. The wound proved mortal.
Constantinople reports the Ottoman government wants to dispatch a commissioner to Egypt. The move faces resistance from England and France, though the Porte continues to press for the envoy.
Berlin reports show seventeen National Liberals led by Fredschek seceding from the party over Hismareck views on the dam amid a tariff debate. Protests by Delbruck and Lasker warn of discontent. army expansion tied to France and Russia. Official Gazette lists several ministerial appointments and errors in Von Geasler’s. Harrisburg notes a state bonds inquiry into 1853 overissue, with testimony about Girard Bank dealings and missing ledgers.
Acting Assistant Postmaster General issues circular to postmasters about entering second class matter after two publications. It explains filing at the mailing post office and printing Entered at the post office as second class. Unauthorized use faces penalties of 10 to 100 dollars. The department urges universal entry and directs postmasters to inform publishers.
In Owenton Kentucky on July 14 the defense in Buford’s trial rapidly advanced as 29 witnesses testified about Buford’s peculiarities. Some witnesses declared him insane from birth. The defense likely closes tomorrow and the case could go to the jury by Saturday.
In a late afternoon walking contest Ed wards surpassed Scott and took second, with scores listed at 7 p m showing Me neue DA and Bawards 32 Scott TH Callahan 211 Bowman 278 Rowlsz. Keokuk hosts regatta amid prep by Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association. Hartford treasurer Samuel J Mills faces at least $25,000 deficiency as town attaches property.
The Striking Spinners in Fall River Mass report the situation steady with both manufacturers and workers firm. The operatives received help from many sources and a provisions distribution is set for Thursday.
At a July meeting in Fall River Massachusetts about two hundred operators selected Michael Conolly as a delegate to visit the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad lands. He will report on conditions with the aim of emigration and settlement by local operators.
Reports from Paris say a grand fete hosted by the central committee drew V for Hugo and Louis Blanc. La Mranon claims the United States favors a France trade treaty but not on free trade terms, awaiting a separate treaty with England first. A Milwaukee Brewing employee, nephew of Philip Best, vanished after a supposed suicide note amid missing six accounts.
The New York markets show varied results with money rates around 24 percent and mercantile paper steady at high levels. Sterling dull on 80 day and sight terms, with bonds and coupons trading in narrow ranges amid steady currency rates.
In St Louis the market shows mixed options with flour prices easing to 4.80 to 5.35 for various qualities. Grain futures opened lower then advanced for cash and near-term contracts. Provisions drifted. butter and pork priced modestly lower while dry goods remain largely nominal.
Local stock pages show a downturn with broad declines for blue chips as investors weighed the day’s mixed economic signals. Market observers cited cautious sentiment and thinner volume across major exchanges.
Astesuo reports July 14 in Chicago as wheat prices ease with weaker winter wheat grades quoted at 5.00 to 5.05, and spring prices hovering around 3.25 to 4.50. No. 1 spring traded about 1.03 cash and 1.02 futures, with No. 2 spring near 1.01 cash and 1.00 July, August and September bids noted. Corn shows good demand with a slight lift in prices for No. 2 high mixed, amid varied bids and seasonal trading uncertainty.
Chicago July 14 cattle markets show good export demand with prices around 4 000.00 to 4 5 20 and dull butchers at 2 9 4 5 0 per head. Hogs steady with mixed packing and scarce buyers trading 3 0 5 to 4 0 5 while sheep sell at 2 9 0 to 4 4 0. Receipts 4 800 cattle 11 000 hogs none sheep.
Kansas Orry notes for July 14 show Wheat receipts 19 744 bushels shipments 11 946 bushels in store 135 54 bushels with market steady and grade listings No 29 and No 391 and No 4 s23ge for corn.
In store receipts show dull activity with No 2 mixed and No 2 white mixed grains. Barley and oats appear nominal while oats and rye quality uncertain. Prices quoted around six to seven cents per dozen for barley and related commodities.
Cattle market weak for Texans with few good shipping steers on sale. Native shipping steers averaged about 1780 pounds, sold 1.00 to 2.70, Texan stock receipts around 656 with notes of shipments. Hogs market steady with extreme sales 3.0 to 3.60 per hundred weight. sheep market quiet at about 8.8 per head.
New York July 14 grain prices list firth western unil State common to good quality at 4.20 to 4.60, earnings by Choice at 4,4546.50, white wheats at 4.75 in spots. St Louis reports wheat steady with No 3 Spring 0. N9a1.00, No 2 red winter 4.183 1.20, rye and barley prices varied. general trading appears moderate with western hard red and white wheats quoted amid mixed demand.
The Wallington branch of the Santa Fe road is to be built before the Weitfeld line. Officials expect early extension toward the well, aiming to reach Tesar cattle trade. Western ranges’ uncertain pasturage push stockmen east for reliable range and needed shipping facilities.
A local man Monroe Tomkins was bitten by a rattlesnake between the fingers on his left hand while gathering wheat near town. He killed the serpent and was given whiskey in town, then returned home and began to recover the next day, though the report includes garbled text and unclear details.
The body of Fred Lang was discovered Monday evening about five oclock by John Sualter and W Bradwell in a pond near Dry Creek on the Paso road. Coroner Rentz and men preserved the body and planned further examination Tuesday morning. Lang’s wife and daughter were unaware of the tragedy as they remained in the city.
The report notes widespread crop damage across Europe with poor wheat yields in France and Britain’s rains causing delays and costs. Spain Italy and Hungary face cereal shortfalls. northern Italy sees destroyed crops while central areas may recover. Southeast and Sardinia report worsening conditions.
Fragmentary text mentions United States and Canada connections and a person named Shuy prarts as Errore puaws suing to snit. Reading is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.
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