05 Mar 1880
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1880
Page
1
The report describes Brick Pomeroy manipulating the Greenback Labor Convention in St. Louis with pressure on party lines as Dillaye and Chambers receive presidential tickets. It notes enthusiastic reception for Parnell in St. Louis and links to wider national political maneuvering and capital news from Washington.
Senator West reported a bill to establish a United States Court in the Indian Territory placed on the calendar. The Greenback Labor convention in St Louis adopted a platform urging sovereign rights, pension funding, remonetization of silver, and opposed bond issuance while nominating Stephen B Dillaye for president and B J Chambers for vice president amid heated debate.
The Pope reluctantly directs German clergy to yield to Prussian culture policy. Paris reports claim Emperor William praises peace while his war minister strengthens the army. Moscow notes quiet amid czar celebration as guards reinforce public spaces. An attempted assassination of General Melikoff is reported with the culprit a converted Jew.
Charles Stewart Parnell and associates arrived in St Louis from Springfield and were greeted by Mayor Overstolz and locals. A large rally at Merchants Exchange featured Governor Phelps and speeches on Ireland, with notable donations and messages from prominent figures read aloud. The event highlighted Irish relief efforts and support for peasantry across the sea.
The New York money market closes with high interest and sterling rates, while the Kansas City market shows mixed commodity activity. Corn, rye, barley, wheat, cattle, hogs, and pork futures and spot prices are listed, with receipts and shipments noted. Prices range across grains, meats, butter, whiskey, and dry goods, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
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