13 May 1880
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1880
Page
1
Weather and fire reports dominate this snapshot with scattered notices. A German village is described as destroyed and destitution reported near Hanon, while a murder in Williams county, Indiana, is noted amid regional conflicts and political jabber.
Congress and Senate committees push on Indian affairs land openers, rail and mail routes, and district court measures as the Senate and House clash over appropriations and land sales. Republican and Democratic conventions sweep Michigan Florida Wisconsin as Blaine, Grant, and veterans loom large in delegate talks and policy pledges.
Three inmates James H Cooper a seven year man Fay a four year man from Montgomery county and KH W Adams a five year man from Mamiltum county escaped while guards were not on duty. They reportedly locked a guard in the kitchen and sealed the outer walls with a board and cross pieces. Authorities posted rewards for arrest.
Hadji Osman Pasha secured Turkish positions for Albanian forces at Padgoritza and detailed escort procedures to enable swift Albanian seizure of stores. Tribes from Allassia Priszend Yakovo Gusinje and Plava sent contingents, with Miridites moving through Scutari. Over ten thousand gather near Cui and Heen with artillery. winter provisions and ammunition arrive. Albanian contributions are levied under house burn threats to sustain a long struggle. In trotting news, Day two drew larger crowds. M. K. Fields injured lightly in heat 235 as Vineleaf and Little Frank incidents unsettled the field.
The market notes from May 12 show annual rates around Ober Cent and discounts on Prime mercantile paper at 5 percent. Sterling rates quoted in dull market at sixty days, with Shanda currency values and a government bond mention.
Market notes show higher wheat and corn futures with steady barley and whiskey. Hog, cattle, and sheep receipts and shipments indicate active packing demand and steady to moderate prices, while a Massachusetts clergyman’s $200 yearly stipend is raised but protested for collection burden.
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