15 May 1880
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1880
Page
1
The issue reports a contemplated raid by armed miners on the Ute Reservation and notes tensions between railroad interests and California settlers. It details varied items from Philadelphia to New York travel tests, fires in Milton Pennsylvania, and other distant incidents and weather notes.
Petitioners including Burnside seek $20,000,000 in cotton manufacturing demand as Eaton tariff bill and a memorial from David Flateb of Norwalk, Conn. alleges San Domingo death sentence and calls for investigation. Debates touch on counting electors and admission of rule changes. House and Senate proceed with appropriation bills and adjournment plans amid motions for investigations and remarks by Conkling and Voorhees.
A shaft at Lumberman Mining Company's Ladington iron mine near Norwalk Michigan collapsed trapping sixteen miners. Three died at the scene and thirteen others from drifts were rescued, with rescuers racing to reach the imprisoned workers as the cave worsened. Also reports say eight hundred needle workers in Berlin area yards struck for higher pay with an advance demand. German army numbers are said to reach over two million as new formations are detailed.
News recounts a massive fire at Milton destroying about 400 buildings including churches and mills with more than 200 families left homeless. Assistance from Sunbury Danville Williamsport Lewisburg and Watsontown. many landmarks and businesses burned. casualties reported. Further reports note forest fires near Hanover Al lison Great Republic and other towns with extensive timber and cranberry bog losses.
Market notes report hogs lower and cattle weak in St Louis. Wheat and corn show quiet firm tone in New York listings. Eggs steady with light receipts while oats and barley hold near prior quotes. Sizable fluctuations in lard and pork futures accompany varied regional reports.
A distressed OCR sketch reports May 14 Chicago market activity with receipts and shipments. Mixed shipments show cattle and sheep prices, with cows around 200 to 400 dollars and hogs near 4906.15 total value. notes on butchers' stock, distillery product, and livestock weights.
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