18 Jul 1882
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1882
Page
1
The article reports Treasury actions calling for the resignation of New Orleans Superintendent Davis for inefficiency and the resignation of a supervising steamboat inspector in New York. It also notes a War Department circular concerning employee positions, appointments, and employment details in government service.
An eastward survey of the corn outlook shows Southern Illinois faring much better than northern and central areas. Prospects are good with average yields expected despite little rain next month. Corn is improving northward, while Southern Indiana and Southern Illinois report excellent oast crops. Minnesota wheat prospects are favorable and improving.
A sensational report circulated claiming a heavy defalcation at the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad office. Officials deny any wrongdoing, noting the implicated clerk handled no funds and left without explanation. Investigations find no evidence of theft or collusion thus far.
The St Louis and Texas narrow gauge railroad was completed to Missouri at Bard's Point last evening. Trains are expected to run within ten days.
Reports from Alexandra describe the arrival of the Northumberland with 70 men the Tawar with 91 marines and the Salmis and Agencourt. Marines will land at Gabar and two regiments at Renilich while Port Said and area refugees increase amid ongoing turmoil and evacuations.
The arrival of 250 Jewish refugees from Hansai has stirred Cincinnati's Jewish relief concerns. They arrived in dire hunger with no notice to the local relief committee, prompting appeals to London and Hamburg for future aid. A protesting committee seeks donations to secure immediate relief and permanent homes and work.
A fragment describes a brutal ritual called the San Dance with travelers from Indian Veritas and Cheyynne sun dancer art. It mentions young men cutting suits, tying ropes to ponies, and a ritual fish sacrifice at the camp center for many days.
Markets react to the reported failure of George A Wheeler, with connections to a partner and bus facilities noted. Lincoln Beach Springfield and other places report local movements as news unfolds. Mrs Lincoln widow of the late president Lincoln dies in this city after long illness. funeral details to follow. Weather and organizational updates reference Milwaukee Herald editor Tarte and national conference in Chicago on May 21.
Six boys in Cincinnati and Covington died after toy pistols used during the Fourth of July wounded them, with many wounds described as apparently trivial. Separately, General James English was shot and killed near Platte City, Missouri, by John Lawless who fled. the motive remains unknown.
In Washington on July 17, Mr. Robinson of New York introduced resolutions to aid American citizens in British prisons and questioned Commodore McAlison’s instructions about possible naval action at Alexandria. Other measures passed or advanced include a post office pay bill creating a third grade of letter carriers and promotions after one year, and a Senate bill for Indian training schools. A heated exchange between Hewitt and Robinson followed over record language, but no change was made. The House adjourned after an adjournment and a sale bill for the old New York office site with a minimum increase to 7800.
A July 27 crowd at Madison Square Garden packed entrances as Sullivan the American champ and Tug Wilson the English champ prepared for a historic bout. Police guarded the 22 by 5 foot ring while thousands paid admission hoping for a decisive clash. The scene featured English challengers Harry Hill and Harry Evans among early preliminaries as spectators urged the main fighters to enter the ring.
In a Queensbury rules exhibition, Sullivan defeated Wilson in four rounds despite repeated knockdowns. Both fighters appeared evenly matched early, with Wilson weighing 180 pounds and Sullivan heavier. Sullivan seized the decisive moments, earning $1,000 plus gate share while Wilson showed grit and cunning in a game but one sided contest.
John Casey stabbed and killed Sanbury, a Tron Mountain road section foreman, in Desto Missouri. Casey was in his van at the scene and the cause remains unknown. Police are investigating the July incident.
Slippery headlines and uncertain economic signals roil markets. Investors weigh inflation data and central bank outlooks while volatility keeps trading floors tense and cash flows shifting across equities and bonds.
Market summary from Kansas City shows weak price trends across commodities. Wheat receipts 33 919 bushels with 31 386 shipments. corn receipts 1 498 bushels and 5 784 shipments. butter slightly higher and eggs firm at 1 60 per dozen.
Market reports show receipts of cattle and hogs with a generally weak to steady tone. Texas steers and native slaughter cattle traded around 48 to 48.50, feeding and shipping steers near 60 to 87.50, while hog prices hovered around 21 to 22. Benefits of slow shipments noted amid light demand in Barbas City and Lewis markets.
Market chatter from Chicago on July 17 shows fluctuating demand and weak price trends across grains and dairy. Wheat and corn futures drift lower with nominal cash and July contracts weak while oats and barley hold minimal gains or drift steady amid unsettled trading conditions.
Fragmented notes indicate July 17 market activity with shipments and prices. Mentions 33 000, 64ASGRSD Beetles, 77 000 shipments, 1 900 value and quality concerns across goods.
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