02 Oct 1883
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1883
Page
1
In a cordial address to the citizens of Lawrence the hosts greet readers at their opening and declare their platform. They promise mutual benefit and announce price reductions while pledging to build up trade and serve the public faithfully.
Rain reduced attendance at the night school but a fair turnout welcomed new sessions in business penmanship shorthand telegraphy and English. Classes run nightly except Wednesday and Saturday with emphasis on practical business skills for youths and adults.
Clearing northerly winds bring a rise in temperature followed by an acute drop and frost in northern portions. The report notes a sharp temperature fall and frost risk across northern areas as weather shifts.
A strong northeast storm caused ten minutes of damages with widespread flooding in the region. Winds toppled trees and damaged warehouses, with losses estimated around 60,000 dollars in the city and country. Labor Commission testimony in New York discussed rambling in the exchange, urging penalties for speculative hoarding and ill effects on life necessities. Reports from Dodge City recount suspect Dean linked to a shootout and train robbery probe as deputies close in, with Coolidge described as unruly and lawless amid horsemen and barroom violence.
King Alfonso and the Spanish party departed Paris on the S24 train as crowds divided, with the Paris newspaper report praising his composure and diplomatic restraint amid anti monarchy tensions. Officials debated a formal apology to Spain, while Grevy hosted a banquet at the Elysee.
A compilation notes a storm in Leavenworth causing about 46000 in damage and a serious injury, a memorial for Col. Geo Knapp in St Louis, a suicide attempt in Pusapetrus, and Provincetown vessels returning from Grand Banks with mixed fortunes. Reports cover a Utica train wreck, a New Orleans political murder, a Kansas City train robbey suspect, reduced railroad fares, and a St Albans trust company assets audit with potential full payout if assets are collected.
The Milwaukee Journal notes Wilhelm Keil as the United States oldest printer residing in the city. tracing his life from birth in Tromsoe and a varied career through revolutions, wars, and eventual settlement in America. The item also includes local real estate and loan notices from WM. T. No. mass street with houses, land, and loan terms.
Sealed proposals from bidders for furnishing and delivering 2 000 bushels of coal or portions as needed for the fiscal year ending May 187, to Lawrence public school buildings. Delivery to start within five days of contract notice. Bid right reserved by the Board of Education.
A brief feature on illustrations drawn from life by a local artist. The piece highlights craft, perspective, and the artist’s approach to capturing real scenes with emphasis on detail and human observability. The tone reflects a small, sympathetic arts page.
The text shows boys attempting to tear their long trousers as they are tired of them. They question if they can manage it and then suggest finding durable, inexpensive clothing elsewhere, ending with a prompt to purchase strong goods at the best value.
Telegraphed summaries from New York and midwest markets dated Oct 1 1881 to 1884 report PrimeCommercial paper rates and quiet steel exchanges plus Chicago and St Louis produce markets. Wheat Corn and oats prices and receipts listed with bids and asks. hog and cattle activity described with shifts in demand and prices.
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