04 Oct 1879
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1879
Page
1
Fragmentary report describes weather conditions at parity elomdy and necasities madi in Sateri. Mentions Crandall SLE and Peters, with events on Vite street and Libs sending ail wis b per puited to the pavement. Death was instintanesuis.
A man fell from a bluff about ninety feet above the river bank and was crushed beneath a passing vehicle. The incident is under investigation. authorities note the death appears accidental.
An explosion at Porter Mil near South Lebanon Ohio this afternoon injured Henry Sinainds Charley Myers and John Porter. Investigators say carelessness of the employees caused the blast.
A fragmented report notes the Duke of Cambridge and companions welcomed in London. A surgeon mentioned and a commander issued congratulations as the group toured Martsnrouch area yesterday.
A blaze spread through the attic above the members chamber causing about 2000 in damage. The fire, fueled by water and a shattered skylight atop the dome, prompted emergency response. Lapses and repairs are expected as investigators review the incident.
The report notes widespread disturbances with homes damaged and public riot fears. It references an Exalin Investica Yopeks investigation, ongoing subpeonas, and a denial of allegations by V. Tlimilten after being summoned for the generals.
A dispatch lists troop movements including Col. McKenzie with six Fourth Cavalry companies from Fort Clarke Texas to Fort Hayes Kansas then five companies to Fort Garland Colorado arrival. Four Sweaty Second Infantry from Fort Gibson Oklahoma to Alamosa and Pagoda Springs. Infantry to Fort Dodge if needed.
Dispatches from Rawlins and Chicago detail troop movements toward the front. General Crook plans to direct operations and Merritt’s command is near the field, with Payne’s fate uncertain. Sheridan and Crook assess forces and fortifications as supplies push forward toward Thornburg and the Northern Ute area.
The Comptroller of the Currency notes the extra bank circulation issued since November 1875, totaling 144,411 dollars, with monthly figures for November December January varying. Monthly totals in September and earlier months show fluctuations, with some months under one million dollars and others higher than preceding periods. The overall average of additional emission for the first eleven months indicates a steady, moderate pace compared with prior periods.
The Globe-Democrat reports a balloon tied to Professor Wise and his party, with Ames Donnelly denying claims of a catastrophe. The new craft reportedly sailed past Bunker Hill and was seen later northward, leaving questions about the travelers' fate and balloon integrity.
A rugged timbered region between Bunker Hill and Carlinville called the Macoupin Creek bottom may have concealed a balloon descent. The text suggests aeronauts could be injured and trapped, with an expedition to explore the wilderness considered as a possibility.
Washington reports a telegram from Little Rock indicates Postmaster Tyner is safe with no Indian trouble observed. The message notes expected return home next week and mentions the execution witnessed at Evening Shades for Marion Halsey, with the condemned man delivering a short address and prayers before the hanging.
The Inter-State exposition drew about 25,004 attendees as the grounds buzzed with praise for horticultural and agricultural displays. In the speed ring Harvey led early heats while Pine Led Chis and Douatliss competed in events. the two mile dash saw Commission win with Joe Tow second. The exposition closes tomorrow amid inclement weather.
Five new yellow fever cases were reported as warm weather aids spread of illness. The State Board of Health tightens road quarantines with strict entry permits as Memphis records eleven cases, including six white and five colored, and one death. Dr. Plunkett telegraphs a new outbreak at Deans Hilland, forty miles north, prompting investigations by Ties Bradford and Win. The Howards’ nurses cover eighty whites, twenty colored, and one Chinese family, with Boston contributing $1000.
Reports from St Louis and surrounding cities describe a widespread strike threat by molders and tank makers. Committees are notifying factory owners of a demand for higher wages with a possible nationwide call to join the action if refused.
United States Marshal Adams failed to seize Mount Vernon, Indiana property to satisfy a $65,000 Newark Savings Institution judgment. Facing a writ of mandamus, residents and legal advisers urged abandoning the city government. The City Council resigned en masse, leaving no official city government amid widespread speculation on the Newark claim resolution.
Secretary Schurz arrived unexpectedly and will hurry to Washington to handle important matters. He postponed a planned formal reception by German societies. He attributed Ute Indian troubles to white settlement encroachment and mining, praising Meeker and federal trust in him. He noted Sioux agencies improving and only Ute country troubled, with Count Danhott and others remaining with him.
Reports from London and Toronto detail boat racing challenges with names like Eliott, Boyd, Hanlan, Wallace Ross, and Riley. Separately, British troop movements near Shutar iarden Mase and Afghan affairs forecast tense stand near Cabul, with reinforcements in the Kuram valley. An Indianapolis conductor’s death near Witt station is reported, while Berlin sources forecast Liberals losing Diet seats after Prussian elections.
A Vassar Prep Press report says a cyclone with heavy rain struck the Tuscola County fair grounds injuring exhibits and tents. One tent housing 100 people overturned a stove and hot water reservoir, scalding several women including an infant. Main hall displays were damaged and a silk firm reported total loss.
New Adrian reports 16 dead from the county fairground collapse with 75 seriously injured. Victims include Henry Bart secretary of the Michigan State Insurance Company Aschel Henderson Willie Hall and a Chinese washerman from Adrian along with Daniel Johnson Dover Peter Kyran Manchester and a Mr Hume Mediana Eva Sherred from Tecumseh. The architect blamed for the fatal casualty amid a tall stand built with spiked timbers.
The steamship Maine returned from Europe with 1 002 800 in gold coin. Cetgwayo reached Cape Town and was escorted to the castle. Dr Guillaume Alphonso Devaigie a noted French physician and author is dead. William Spaulding time keeper at Chicago’s new customs house is missing with 1 600 short in his accounts. Captain Robert Charles Clapperton British Consul at Nantes is named Consul for Great Britain in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin to reside in Philadelphia.
Trading notes indicate higher prices for wheat and corn futures with speculative demand. Barley and oats show modest gains while pork and lard move in firmer or steady ranges. dairy and bacon remain quiet with selective private sales.
The St Louis market shows light supply and demand with steady local trades. Cattle: exports around 4.70 to 4.00, heavy shipping steers 425 to 505, natives 3.50 to 4.00, cows and heifers 2000 to 300, feeding stock 2.50 to 3.25, grass Texans 2.25 to 3.15. Receipts 600, shipments 100. Sheep market dull with little activity.
In Curcaag on October 3 flour remains steady while grain trends rise. Wheat shows fair demand with No 2 red around 1.04 dollars. No 3 spring near 1.05 cash and 1.01 futures for November. Corn remains moderately active and higher with a May position near 0.35 dollars.
Trade shows more life but little quotable gain with mixed hogs and steady butchers and feeders. Western cattle demand active while receipts run 3 500 and shipments 1 100. hogs rise in activity yet hold unchanged prices with mixed packs near 3 3 4 dollars. sheep buyers soak up most offerings at around 30 to 40 cents with weekly decline.
Kansas City crew reports Whest and corn receipts and shipments in the thousands of bushels. In store stocks remain steady with No 2 white and mixed corn bids noted. Oats and barley are nominal while butter and eggs show limited movement and candied eggs in demand.
Cattle market moderately active with little improvement over yesterday, beings mostly Colorado, Texas, New Mexico natives. Receipts 849, shipments 884. Hogs weaker by 5 to 10 cents, sales to packers at 3.10, with bids 3.15 to 3.21. Receipts 2,308, shipments 351. Sheep market quiet. no sales and no receipts or shipments.
New York market notes price ranges for flour and wheat with grades from western and state sources. Rye and barley listed as firmer or quiet with figures for No 2 red and mixed feeds. oats showing increased activity with western assortments.
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