Inter Collegiate Boat Race Won by University of Pennsylvania
The Inter Collegiate boat race, held in Philadelphia on June 24, was won by the University of Pennsylvania with Columbia in second and Princeton in third.
25 Jun 1879
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1879
Page
1
The Inter Collegiate boat race, held in Philadelphia on June 24, was won by the University of Pennsylvania with Columbia in second and Princeton in third.
June 24 in Buda a man named Themiore Dunkel, charged with killing his wife, killed himself with a razor given to him by the accused prior to the incident.
In a move reflecting party unity, leaders of the Barter wing and a Democratic bloc state that the General will receive and accept the Labor Reform and Democratic nomination for governor this fall.
The Court of Errors and Appeals issued a writ of error in two cases. Ex-Senator Vornish is under sentence for fraudulently raising bills upon the county. Noyes, former insurance president, is serving a State prison term.
Mrs. Sarah W. Underwood, arrested weeks ago for uttering forged notes totaling 14 dollars alleged to be drawn by W. S. Underwood of Medford Massachusetts, was arraigned in municipal court. After testimony from witness W. Hayden the case was dismissed for lack of grounds to prosecute.
A group attacked the Faulkner house twelve miles from Sandriffle on a Saturday night. Samuel Faulkner was severely wounded as he fled. The dwelling was burned with its inmates Henry Russell aged seventeen and two Faulkner children aged eleven and thirteen killed. No motive given.
The Senate Judiciary Committee informs the President that no personal objection exists to Secretary McCrary’s nomination for judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The delay is due to anticipated vacancy timing, with a note that a renewed bid at the proper time would be favored.
The Senate fixed Wednesday for adjournment at 5 PM after a Davis of West Virginia motion to recommit the appropriations bill. Ingalls proposed an amendment removing political clauses from the judicial expenses bill, Wallace added a deputy marshal ban, and a party-line vote approved. The House considered adjournment for 4 PM Wednesday and debated appropriations. a resolution failed 101 to 2 as Republicans blocked action on the political assessment bill. Senate and House measures on pensions, vessels licensing, and territorial assemblies passed or were debated, with notable opposition to the canal-boat licensing bill.
The rite at Trinity Church Pittsburg solemnly consecrated the Rev Henry Chauncey Riley as Episcopal Bishop of Mexico. Bishops present included Lee of Delaware presiding, Sterns of Pennsylvania, Howe of central Pennsylvania, Kerfot of Pittsburg, Littlejohn of Long Island, Bedell of Ohio, and Coxe of western New York. The ceremony followed the Book of Common Prayer with scripture presentation and communion.
The Nationals convention at Toledo met with a small attendance and ten of twenty districts represented. Supporters of the Columbus ticket led by Robert Schilling were present but not admitted, access given only to those in favor. After reading resolutions and letters from figures including Peter Cooper, the body declared it expedient not to nominate a State ticket and adjourned.
Fall River spinners vote to commence a strike tomorrow in all mills except Metacomet Anaywam due to lack of early notices. Union leaders say the action follows a June meeting and targets wage and working condition disputes across the city’s textile industry.
New YorkJune 24 Bella Johnson colored arrested and jewelry recovered from Ros Hull murder case. Reports describe Cox the suspected murderer and details on docks lodging and relatives. Cox's movements include Saratoga Yonkers Newport and Boston with a plan to return to New York.
In Washington on June 24 the Democratic caucus committees held a long closed joint session to discuss funding for next year's judicial expenses. They adjourned without action as debate focused on inspecting the Plan to drop the $600,001 marshals fee item and pass the rest, sending a partial bill to the President for potential veto.
A dispatch from Callao via London describes the Peruvian ship Huascar bombarding Autofagasta and silencing shore batteries with Krupp guns. The Huascar failed to destroy a water condenser protected by sandbags and nitrate. The ram captured two Chilean copper ore ships, then cut the Autofagasta to Caldera cable before returning to Iquique and narrowly avoiding the Chilean squadron.
In Chicago at the West Side Police Court nineteen Bohemian sharpshooters faced examination and were granted a one week continuance without bail. Later their attorney filed nineteen writs of habeas corpus for paupers, seeking hearings without costs as they claim to be held without authority for an unspecified alleged crime tied to wounds inflicted on Donahue.
The June report from the Agricultural Department notes oats down about four percent with the general average at 51 compared with 10 last year. Rye acreage declines about four percent while New England is full and New York and Pennsylvania show small gains. Barley remains low at 85 versus 103 in 1873. Corn is backward due to drought and seed germination failures. Clover conditions are poor nationwide except in New England and Gulf states. Fruit prospects are gloomy due to frosts in many areas.
Washington June 24 Secretary at the Treasury learns Bolivia has decreed letters of marque granting privateers to seize Chilean property in neutral ships. Bolivian agents have left for the United States. Customs collectors must vigorously enforce section 529 of the Revised Statutes against vessels suspected of violating U S neutrality laws.
A collection of brief early 20th century dispatches notes foreign events including Manchester Feelta rowing, a London writer Reynolds death, And General Man teuffel potentially assuming Alsace governorship. Reports on Ey plan SUCCLae Lik negotiations, Lismark bans Storm Beil in Geneva, Turkish cabinet crisis, French chamber attendance signaling Honapartism, and Irish West agitation with police deployment and district costs. Local fires in Webster Massachusetts and Mechani city New Orleans dispatches noted.
A Galveston Texas flood report from Port Griffin notes heavy rainfall on the night of June 20 with eight inches of water swamping Collins Creek. The town saw three drownings and four injuries while extensive property damage occurred nearby.
New York money market closing shows prime mercantile paper at varying rates. Sterling weak, U S railroad bonds noted, currency Os 1.22 cited, with coupon and new bonds traded in limited volumes.
Market notes from St. Louis show flour and meal prices mixed with grain. No 2 red wheat and corn quoted cash with shifts. barley slow. provisions dull with lard and dairy items trading lower. whiskey steady at 1.04.
Cattle supply sparse with moderate demand in Texas and Indian stock. Steers and native butcher cattle quoted from $2.50 to $5.00 with varied weights. receipts 1700. Hogs in fair demand with prices $3.30 to $3.95 and up to $9.80 for select lots. receipts 2100. Sheep steady to dull with furs to choice around $4.75. receipts 40.
Market notes from July 24 include cattle and hog price ranges in Chicago and Kansas City with receipts and shipments cited. Wheat and corn futures show firm to higher tones in nationwide trading, with No 2 spring cash at 1.05 and other crop quotes noted.
Grain prices show varied activity on New Year trading with wheat and rye muted while barley and oats stay quiet. No. 2 western and spring wheat quotes remain unsettled amid broad market uncertainty.
Lawrence shop offers watches spectacles bee glasses and engraver services. Dealer in all grades of American and Swine about Massachusetts street. Local ad notes watchmaker G H Murdock serves the community.
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