17 Nov 1881
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1881
Page
1
The trial proceedings at Wasiaxetos begin with crowded courtroom, jurors questioned by Judge Cox. Guiteau drafts a statement to the legal profession seeking aid, while collections of potential jurors include a laborer who cannot read and a barber who reads papers each morning.
The defense faced a peremptory challenge by the government as Joseph Prather was accepted and sworn as the twelfth juror. The court recessed, then the District Attorney asked to adjourn to allow jurors to attend to business. Scoville explained he did not approve a document from the prisoner. The prisoner then claimed he had not accepted counsel and would defend himself. The court adjourned until tomorrow.
The headless trunk of Ellen Kesners, twenty, was found near Wabash Railroad and 71st Street Englewood. Foul play is evident with knife wounds and disfigurement. Two tramp-like men were seen fleeing Wentworth Avenue. Authorities and townspeople race for clues amid speculation of accidental train death.
The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society session in Boston heard Rev. Dr. Irving note gifts rising from 36000 to over 2000000 in three years. Bishop Whipple opened the Indians of the northwest topic, highlighting progress through Christian influence as the conference moved to Indian missions.
The National Butter and Cheese and Egg Association announces its convention and fair in this city on November 29 and 30, with a notable turnout expected from exhibitors and dealers.
Nov. 14 187?, convention in civauu gathered with speakers including Aldrich and J J Gramrell as resolutions to be reported. French visitors greeted by Mayor Harrison. discussions on American and European wage, industry, and policy. Sherman addressed Cincinnati merchants and urged bipartisan cooperation on trade and commerce measures. A separate note records a shooting in East Port, Nov. 10, and financial news from New York about treasury bonds and a larger bond issue possible.
Washington dispatch reports potential cabinet changes with Lincoln retiring and Emory Storrs likely to be Attorney General, Chaffee of Colorado proposed for Interior, and Pilley named Postmaster General among other potential positions. Also details a Post Office ruling about printed matter with merchandise and immigrant arrivals. shipwreck救 and local fire in Ohio. and various city notices and obituaries.
The Kansas City market notes weak demand for futures with soybeans, wheat, corn and rye receipts and in store stocks listed. Corn shipments and in store amounts show overall softness while cash bids for No 2 white corn and oats are quoted with modest activity. butter prices are listed as firm.
The ad lists numerous properties for sale near Lawrence including a 3 acre suburban residence with 5 room house and fruit trees, a 21 acre tract near the city, a 40 acre farm near Lawrence with new frame house and orchard, 120 acres with timber and prairie land on favorable terms, and farms within 10 miles of town. Also mentions a 40 acre parcel six miles from Lawrence and a 65 acre tract with plow land and timber. Includes Shilohs Catarrh Remedy and Barber Bros. as sellers or distributors.
The Commercial Indicator notes mixed livestock activity in Kansas City. Hog receipts reach 1,060 head with prices around 5 cents weaker. beef and sheep also show softer trends. Cattle and hog shipments totaled 354 and 16 head respectively, with weights averaging 26 to 26 pounds for hogs.
A fragmentary entry from the St. Louis Produce Market lists prices and notes for November 10 including dairy items prices for curd and rye, pork, whiskey, barley, lead, and flour along with mentions of shipments and receipts. The text shows suppliers, buyers, and general market activity with varying figures and units.
Market notes from St. Louis show receipts of 2500 with shipments and varied cattle quality. Prices feature bids around 5 to 6 dollars for steers and heifers, with noted lots of Colorado steers and mixed stocker offerings. overall demand appears uneven with stronger consignments fetching higher quotes.
Market brief notes dull wheat and fats with mixed bids across months. Prices shown for December February and January lift or fall. meats and flour quotes appear alongside supply notes and ship data.
Chicago market notes show mixed cattle and hog receipts with steady to lower demand. Prices for hogs and cattle vary by class, with some items like heavy packing pork and Texan cattle showing stability while others drift lower. Sheep receipts around 200 head reflect steady to firm demand for certain grades.
Fragmentary OCR reads a list of names including Benn Moran GENTLRAEN Hannon Lyon Murphy and others followed by a note directing advertisers to include a date or charge. The text ends with a signature line for L. J. Worden, Postmaster.
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