01 Nov 1881
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1881
Page
1
A garbled ad like text claims a remedy of the age for coughs and related ailments. It mentions a large bottle of Jer and Wilkon’s vovem bir od, with extracts priced at 10c. The legible items are product names and abbreviated currency.
Residents gathered at Hesper last night to hear Judge Bell and others discuss a political ticket. Most attendees supported the ticket, while some urged donors and aspirants to unite. The crowd expressed resolve to stand by the current plan despite disagreements.
The Douglas County Teachers Association executive committee met at Superintendent Dinsmore's office and set a January 1 meeting at Central School to suit Prof. P J Williams. He will conduct an institute for Lawrence and surrounding towns, with monthly sessions during the school year. Nearly all city teachers plan to participate to advance in teaching.
Fragmented lines mention a funeral time and gratitude for support during a loss. Names appear garbled, with possible references to a Mr. Whitmen and community reactions. The text is largely unreadable, making precise identification of individuals, places, or events difficult.
In Curiaco Gilbert Arquart and Anton Gundson clashed over an altercation on the north side. Arquart fractured his skull with a billiard cue. Gundson died this morning. Both lads are described as young.
Massive bank collapse rocks New York as Merchants National Bank and Nugent & Co. ties unravel. Directors offer half a million to save operations. cashier Baldwin’s embezzlement sparks arrests and looming prison terms. Deposit losses run into millions with old Mutual Life funds at risk.
A well dressed man, calling himself Dr John Noeling or John Wal ing, demanded admission at the White House. He clashed with staff, seized by security, and was taken to police after a struggle while claiming to be President. The incident ends with the suspect jailed and a loaded revolver recovered.
A Chinese minister to the United States was named to Pekin with prior post as head of Marine Cafteral and treasury liaison. The minister will travel to the United States mid November, with Second Minister Yang Wing’s post to be abolished after arrangements and residence are set.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will raise its eastbound grain rates effective tomorrow from Chicago to New York by 25 cents with a two cent adjustment for shipments from this city and Baltimore. Westbound rates remain unchanged. Also notes a regional forecast of fair weather and a minor earthquake震 in New Hampshire towns Corrocooz and Hillsboro.
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