20 Jul 1881
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1881
Page
1
A London telegram discusses a recent railway train robbery and argues the English compartment system reduces risk compared with American open cars. Editorials claim the danger from such crimes is lower on English lines and contend the incident supports Britain’s safety practices over American designs.
July 19 indications suggest no election tomorrow with administration supporters not expecting it before Thursday. A three or four Conklingite section is unlikely as both sides remain in good humor, socializing in hotels and avoiding talks on the Senatorship. Private consultations occur, but Conklingites avoid them.
From Washington July 19 the Treasury Department rules that reporters may bring certain books for their libraries without duty, citing a clause admitting tools of trade. Also included are updates on President's health and care, Korhille’s jail protocol for Guiteau, and various regional notices about education, rail accidents, and wartime public works.
July 19 reports from Chicago Driving Park describe a large crowd on opening day of the summer trotting meeting. Races included a $2,500 223 class with $500 extra for a sub 2:19 heat, and a $5,000 free-for-all with extra for fastest heat. Notable times feature 2:18 and 2:17 marks, and Little Brown Jug gains attention for potential record pacing before a likely attempt this Saturday.
A Tipton to Barnettsville trek ended in a double tragedy two miles from Tipton, Moniteau county. William Early, 25, shot dead by his wife’s account following alleged adultery, and his wife, 22, wounded but alive, blamed jealousy. A coroner’s jury ruled the deaths justifiable in the circumstances. The article also notes a series of fires and legal actions in nearby cities, including Syracuse and New York, with various property losses and indictments in federal cases.
Be careful dispatches describe a vessel catching fire near Winnipeg and sinking after passengers escaped with loss of clothing and baggage. Other reports detail a fatal collision on the Fitchburg line near Zoar with three dead and several injured, plus a depot accident in Arcanta where Col. R S Matt died. Cincinnati Coffin Company fire destroys factory and five homes, totaling losses near 250000 with 200000 insured.
Kansas City and St Louis market notes show steady to firmer tone across cattle and hogs with receipts and shipments detailed. Prices listed for Texas and native cattle, steers, vealers, and assorted meats. grain and dairy quotes appear alongside commodity movements and market activity for the period.
From St Louis on July 12 1841 market notes show limited cattle supply with demand strong for fat cattle and several price points for beef hides hogs and grains. Wheat corn and barley show active or firm pricing with ascendant notes on futures and cash terms across No 2 and No 3 grades along with lard and bacon futures and odd lots.
Chicago market notes receipts shipments and prices across commodities including hogs and grain. Highlighted figures show varied stock quality and demand levels with prices approximated across categories for cargo, hogs, and packing products.
The New York money market shows closing at 294 per cent on call money with prime mercantile paper at sixty days around 14.53 percent. Government bonds display reflected trading patterns as of July 19, 19th century market notation.
Kansas City market update shows wheat bids as No 2 at 42 cents per bushel and 1,77100? shipments, butter steady with receipts quality poor. The commercial indicators note bids and asks amid quiet trading, along with several unclear figures for No 2 and shipments in bushels.
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