Booming Prosperity in Lawrence Amid City Growth
Lawrence shows rapid growth with new residences and business houses rising along major streets. The city pledges to prioritize progress over party, noting excavations, stone and brick structures, and a bright outlook for commerce and housing. Death of Lewis Peek linked to Unionville, Conn, prompts notices and local business ads fill the pages along with caucus results and catalogues.
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Lawrence
Unionville
Conn
Lewis Peek
Prentice
Mr. Pick
Kansas
Canocecut
Europe
Evrypt
Wales
Alexandria
Biateah
Connecticut
Local Dry Goods Merger Moves Forward in Muscatine
Mr Innea of Go Innx Co returns from Ubu east with news that a proposed purchase of Met'slom Co in Muscatine has been accepted. Lawrence and Jones & Co plan a combined firm with Geo Jones as general manager based in Lawrence. Also a note extols Electric Hitters as a cure-all while promoting Barber Bros as sellers.
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Gee Innea
Go. Innx & Co
Ubu East
Innea
Muscanne
Towa
Jnnes
Lawrence
Jones & Co
Mansa’s GorpEN BLoop Liver Tone touted as unique remedy
An 19th century advertisement rhapsodizes Mansa’s GorpEN BLoop Liver Tone and Marsh’s Golden Blood and Liver Tonic as unrivaled cures for blood purification and liver issues. It cites testimonials from James H. Walker of Kansas City and J. T. Fowler of Davenport, praising cures for consumption and other ailments. Barber Bros. druggists promote trial bottles of Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption with bold claims.
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Marsh
Mansa
Eory L Moore
Crosse
Wia
James H. Walker
Kansas City
Goupen Bio
Livan Run
J. T. Fowler
Davenport
Lowa
Marah
Ane Vy Barber Bros
Lawrence
Wallace challenges Hanlon in row race for $1000
St Johns March 19 Wallace Residence issues a challenge to Hanlon offering a four or eight mile row for 1000 dollars with winner receives all money derived from railway. Race to be held at St Julian Toronto Taeraca after July.
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St. Johns
Attempted Abduction Case In Tayiorville Spooks Residents
Emma Bind the summer assault victim was found unconscious in her sick room after a mysterious fire on Friday night. Authorities fear a possible further attempt to abduct her before the grand jury as she fights to recover amid growing uncertainty about her prognosis.
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Tayiorville
Iil
Emma Bind
Grand
Montana murder and arson cases in Helena region
In Helens Montana Toomer Darrington an elder settler died after being thrown from a wagon. A barn fire twelve miles from Helena destroyed horses cows hay and grain. Local inquiry named Coames and Smyth as suspects. they were hanged by the commune Sunday night and their bodies taken to Helena. Coames earlier worked as an Alder Gulch miner and kept the Blewer Mile House. Smyth was a discharged railroad hand.
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Blewer Mile
Smith
Sewing Machine Suit Stirs Wallingford Community
In Wallinford excitement centers on a suit brought by the president Wilson of the Wilawn Bewing Mischine Company in Chicago. Stockholders remain in the dark on the case details as Wallingtord residents had pledged 125000 in good faith. RH Cowles, secretary and treasurer, travels to Chicago to learn the cause.
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New Haven
Wallinford
Wilawn Bewing Mischine Company
Wilson
Chicago
Wallingtord
Cowles
Folger Leaves Washington Likely Voyage To Baltimore
In Washington on a quiet Saturday afternoon Secretary Folger prepared to depart with no fixed destination, fueling speculation he would board the revenue cutter Eving bound for Baltimore for a brief voyage. The week’s silver dollar issue reported at 191 500 dollars, while the sixteenth week of the star route trial drew spectators as prosecutors and Merrick argued details in court.
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Washington
Tressury Department
Asistagt
Baltimore
Spstatora
Brady
Beice
Auewer
Merrick
Tom
Wilson
Storm system grips Great Lakes region with mixed precipitation
Reports from Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee and Detroit describe a north storm bringing rain sleet and heavy snow. Wind remains northerly with rough conditions delaying rail traffic and threatening wheat growth along the lake shore areas. Damaging property noted in Milwaukee and Waukegan as the cold belt expands.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Chicago
Milwaukee
Waukegan
Lake Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Thio
Fire hits multiple businesses in three cities
Mineral Ridge C March 19 C F Whitney general store and dealing arming burned yesterday loss $20000 partly insured Evensville led March 19 Young Shepher Voss mattress factors burned Saturday loss $10000 insured $5000 Boston March 19 building 331 to 387 Washington street fire in basement 881 occupied by D P Aistie Co loss on stock and fixtures $50000 insured 50000 Richardson Garth shires ties 30000 insured Geo H Richards Jr jeweller stock valued at $50 mostly locked in safes losses cannot be estimated building loss $100000 insured Five cent murder in Calvion March 19 News Parc reports Allegto Irvige Etholica cog house dispute over five cents
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Mineral Ridge
C. F. Whitney
Los
Evansville
Led
Young, Shepher & Voss
Boston
Washington Street
D. P. Aistie & Co
Batters
Richardson & Garth
Shires
Geo. H. Richards Jr
Jeweller
Bad Stok Walen
Ings
Press arrangements planned for Triennial Conclave in San Francisco
The Triennial Committee of Knights Templars in San Francisco calls for press facilities to cover the August Conclave of the Grand Encampment. Journalist M. D. Borvex requests notification of who will bear credentials to protect legitimate press access.
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San Francisco
Venclave Comm
Ttes
Trisanial
Kuiuhis Templars
United States
M. D. Borvex
Murderer arrested after fatal shooting near Greenfield
In Chillicothe Ohio on March 19 William Hies, a farmer near Greenfield, accused Stanton Taylor of plagiarizing a baggy robe. Taylor and his brother John attacked Hies, who drew a revolver and killed Stanton and mortally wounded John. Hies fled toward the city but was arrested for four prior murders in the same area.
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Chillicothe
William Hies
Greenfield
Taylor
Stanton Taylor
John
Higs
Oarle
Stanton
Bigs
Memphis Weather Fears Decline Amid Rising Yazoo River
Memphis reports a seven inch drop in twenty four hours. Yazoo City notes rising water risk and river levels, with flood warnings and cautious hopes of relief. Seneca hosts opening of a free reading room with a 500 volume library and public lunch.
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Memphis
Helena
Ark
Seneca
Kas
Tax law on bank capital tax repealed in question
Louisville March 19 J T Barrett of the German Security Bank asks for instruction on the March 3 1883 act repealing taxes on bank capital and deposits. The Office of Internal Revenue has not yet decided the construction and will likely refer the matter to the Attorney General for opinion. Collection cannot be forced until July 1 1883.
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Louisville
Barrett
Gachier
Scarity Bank
Internal Revenue
Uffstat
Yaxasvey Dramagt
Inthhen
Tugten
Borel
J.S. Barrett
Gorman Security Bank
Sin
Secretary of the Treasury
Department
Y. A. Rovens
Kentucky Criminals and Court Actions Reported
Grand Jury indictments loom in the circuit court with Wo. Houston charged as a member of a national graft association in this city. No arrests noted. Judge Jackson rules on a change of venue in Core and Snoop case as Guy Hall faces conspiracy matters. Dianit Ferguson tax case highlighted. multiple indictments pending. Advertised patent remedy praised for backache and debility by druggists.
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Lonty
Jih
Grand Jury
Gireult
Indicimva Agiinet
Houston
Natonal Brufi
Thia City
Jaim
Jackson
Cnue
Core
Snoop
Guy Hall
Cass
Genge W. Levi
Dianit Ferguson
Market Report Amid Tumbling New Year Trading
The market page shows erratic New York money market activity with odd codes and unclear prices, a Kansas City produce snapshot noting shipments at 1 078 bushels and cash bids around 1 00, and mixed commodity prices from oats to eggs. It records general market steadiness in some segments and weakness in others, with several lines describing bids, asks, and futures terms.
Kansas City Stock Market and St. Louis Produce Watch
A historic market report from Kansas City dated March 19 notes steady cattle prices with calves around 1 200 to 1 500 heads and hogs firm with packers active. The St. Louis produce market for March 10 shows flour quiet and wheat prices slipping with futures for May and July.
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Kansas City
Hanods City
T.lvez
LOUIS
Art Fagtey
Ais
Shipnse
Detler Prades
Unclear fragment summary of trade and transit items
Reading shows scattered references to dates, shipments, prices, and commodities such as whisky and provisions. OCR is incomplete with many nonstandard terms and names, hindering a clear event or subject.
Cattle Market Report Shows Prices and Shipments
Market notes indicate shipments of cows and heifers at various prices with firm demand. Descriptions reference yard receipts, market scarcity, and fluctuating values for cattle and related livestock products.
Chicago Produce Market Report From March 10 1568
The Chicago market notes varied prices for wheat and corn with irregular bids and several futures terms. Seed, butters, and bulk meats show mixed movements while cash and near dates trend unsettled or lower.
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Chicago
Our
Suly
Sue
Fs HK
Marcy
Digaer
Leite
Benase
Irreynar Sigs Mart
Drovers Journal Stock Report Highlights Mixed Beef Demand
The Drovers Journal notes uneven hog and cattle receipts with 8 400 shipments and 6 000 shipments in various markets. Demand fluctuates with some highs and lows. shipments total around 7 300 and 2 300 in different categories. Prices show strong activity in some areas and weaker movement in others. Local entries mention steers and feeders and general market tone remains active then steady.
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Umidagol
The
Ryght
Tah
Treskly
Necipis
Pj Goud
Chale -Hippmne
Comon Te Bain
Butchers” Sbaqy al
Stekers Ac
Fatny Kclvob
Sheidy
Shiap—Neesipis
Cou
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Rynolds Bros
Fifth Ward
AJ Decker
Couurcilman
C C James
E W Houston
Clare
Hanan & Bona
Hanaa & Reich
Cooda
Maseschugetta Street
Italy
John A Bymonda
Desrots
Cie Lehearv
Smith's News Depot
Misees Agc Mugler
Preuties
Tamboronetoy
New Fork Ost
F. W.gan
R. Dobbins
Hiram Hunter
Brnck
Ysteat Cave
Boith's News Depat
Barber Broz
Mines A & D Mugler
Montana
Bss
Wile
Thelcourt
Qalvia
Nevws
Parisperol
Allegto
Irvige
Etholica Gembl
Knights Templars
Yazoo City
Sharkey
Greenwood
Honey Island
Yazoo
Kentucky
de. Pierce
Wiper
Market Brepurt
New York
P Mores Aiusag
Ofere
Lammas
Apli
Apriane 2; May . 1 Cash. 1.00 Bid; Lid Paked Ton Hocelpis, Odo Bushel; Shipmen's
Bustela
Pluitmer
Caali Sain
Minten
Alex
Misy Sal
Mee
Asi
Agige
Oald
Aakud
Atteb
Mareet Gui
Ao Jane
Dlyio Cosh
Aaron
Jane
Qato
Stee Bay
Louis Balaessehans Maree
Dr.t.b.wilson
Opera House
Mores
Arn Leary
J. W. Beard
Mansas
Champina Wats Downipz
Grifsa
Chy
Urs
Rota
Royal Baking
DEK Co
Ty Mall
Nurelns
Gao
Getall
Chivaye
Ke, Fanley
Bloomington
Illa
Farley
Newinsra
Masa Street
Garzo
Jam
Ion
Slodewiy
D. H. Advers
Aurt
Vermont Street
ABU Adverti Lng
Mount Hoye
Keifer
A. &, Griesa
En- Suis
Frank Anderson
Hhode Felamd Street
Besmi
Bay Railroad
Duresa
Chey
Tachusets Street
Chris Guaraneed
Jamestown Press
Spain
Virginia
Castor
GEO
Edgar
U. & Claim
Bowersock’s
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