29 Jul 1882
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1882
Page
1
The Daily Zournal reports a joint event at Bis marck featuring sociable dining and decor, with crowd scenes, croquet, and festive displays. A separate note mentions a YWCA band concert at South Park and a funeral service for Mrs. J. M. Webster. Local crime note requests help locating John Donahue, with a reward hint and police appeal.
In Kansas City and Lawrence a meeting of young men employed in the KC, L, and EB fleet organized a baseball association. P T Bagley was chairman J H Hill secretary Col J L Barnes elected president and other officers named. An executive committee and by laws were adopted and the meeting adjourned with praise for railroad workers pursuing base ball.
Special dispatch from Kan reads July 28 1832 reports clay center elects St John delegates in all wards by majorities eight to thirty. The Montgomery tally shows a rear majority against St John, while Topeka-bound delegation is expected from the state Republican convention.
In Washington July 28 Charles W Clizbe principal reading clerk of the House collapsed from heat while climbing the Capitol stairs. The article notes testimony from St Louis witness Tsenberry and details court rulings, a pending bill awaiting the president's signature, and various congressional matters including postal and judiciary committee actions. John St Popham, official of the House folding room, was arrested on charges of forging a judge's name in bankrupt cases and misappropriating about 2100 dollars.
Washington reports on amendments to naval officers retirement and rear admiral vacancies, with debates over promotion limits and committee amendments. House provisions on commodore promotions and prize money are discussed, along with naval repair limits, appropriations, and a projected adjournment. Weather outlook noted for Missouri valley.
Prostration from heat affects many as New York reports numerous sunstroke cases. Thermometer reads four degrees in the shade. Lake Narvey discontinued. The fragment notes a 1842 event with tall diarwetin context.
London dispatches report heavy firing toward Aboukir fort with Arabi Pasha sending a train to meet an armed engine. Terms of peace are proposed for exile and retained rank, while the Khedive submits to General Alison. The British government weighs these offers as Alexandria notes continued military prep and possible delay in any cessation.
John Roper, a long time employee and chief bookkeeper for Benjamin Allen & Co. on State street, vanished after stealing about 30 000 dollars. He was blind in one eye and had recently begun stealing. the firm trusted him implicitly as he disappeared with unknown whereabouts.
A string of fires grips Michigan and adjacent areas on July 28. Farms, fields, and a timber area burn as storms shuffle in, with towns like Destress Fields of Grain and Brown's camp on Pope Creek reported affected. Horses and cattle may be lost. winds, smoke, and evacuations accompany the scene. A later note mentions other fires in Kansas City and Ontario timber mills, plus a lengthy medicinal advertisement.
In Baratoga July 28 results from the Eastern Races show Springfield first, Polk second, Minnie D third in the one mile, with Times around 1:42. Then Spark wins the one mile plus four yards with Square Dance second Monogram third in 2:14. Rateve wins the three fourth mile with Lytton second Madrigal third. Little Phil wins the three fourth mile with Lola second Wapikoneta third in 1:10. Leavenworth rebuilds follow hurricane damage. Kauai Central elevator and a destroyed canning factory are being rebuilt by Missouri Pacific with plans for additional elevators to handle crops. A large Women’s Home Mission meeting is held at Abcatanqua led by Mrs. President Hayes. In Manistee Philip Hunter kills Henry Weston over a dispute about Weston’s wits. The AANBAL city markets show wheat and corn activity with mixed prices and receipts. several notes on commodity bids and seasonal adjustments appear amid disrupted 1983 date formatting.
The Commercial Indicator lists receipts and shipments with a slow weak market. Native steers in light supply and Texas steer averaging about 1,084 pounds sold around 2363. Cows in large supply and hog receipts describe weak unsteady demand. Overall value listed as 6,892.50 with assorted lots and grading noted.
Market notes show quiet canning and wholesale lines with steady eggs and dairy. Prices listed for flour, red and white flour, rye, barley, and meats noted alongside receipts and shipm ent figures for grains and beef.
Market notes show cattle receipts of 1.608 shipments with weak demand. Texans Indians and southern traders supply, with steers and cows priced from 3.00 to 4.50 per hundredweight. Sheep receipts 500 head, shipments 250, market for merino and muttons fair to good, with various grades offered and prices around 2.30 to 4.75 per head.
In the Chicago produce market during July and August, prices show volatility with corn and beans trading lower while other commodities remain steady. Strong demand persists for select items as buyers seek steady supplies and cash markets respond to tentative futures.
Market notes show mixed activity with receipts and shipments varying by commodity. Barley, rye, butter and meat products display steady or weak tendencies, while dairy and beef terms indicate a softer trend. buyers remain selective amid generally lower prices and unsettled demand.
Time table shows routes for Kansas City, Lawrene, and surrounding line segments. It lists passenger and freight services including No 4 Passenger and No 5 Freight and Accommodations, with references to conductors No 6 present. The OCR yields limited legibility but indicates a railway schedule update with multiple train numbers and service types.
The notice lists mail arrivals and departures for several routes including Lyndon stage on Tuesday Thursday and Bazaar day arriving at 4.00 pm and returning at 9.00 am. Carbondale mall mail arrives daily except 5 day at 4.00 pm and closes at 12 40 pm Sundays. Lapeer stage arrives Wednesday and Friday at 12 00 pm with closings on Sundays and holidays.
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