08 Oct 1879
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1879
Page
1
The Republican committee will hold its first campaign meeting next Saturday evening at 8 o clock in Lien ay Than. Speakers include Gov. John ds sceay and others. music by a colored band will follow. All welcome.
A man described as Tory yearned for a bogey trade in the city. He sought Wilder & Palm then secured a deal with the Lawrence Plow Company. Payment included a $150 note and a 2550 75 cent note for props tied to Livis Gouri tyo owned by Willie ay Pein Yasin. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
A landowner declares a forged mortgage and note tied to property once owned by Mr. Nichols, with links to Tate, Henry Seleer, and James E. Watson as tax agent. Investigators trace letters and suspects across Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas, involving suspects named Taylor, Nichols, and Yocum. The Plow Company and deputies pursue leads, culminating in the capture of a suspect in Lincoln Centre and the investigation spreading to Russell and Minneapolis.
An incoherent OCR fragment references names such as Blaney Magutins and Darrell Whyte along with scattered place names and numbers. The text appears to be partial notes or headlines about a local event with unclear verbs and outcomes, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable details.
The telegram reports cloudy weather with rain in upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and stationary warm temperatures. It notes woodland fires around Madrid and damage in Louisville and Massena. In Topeka, Irwin and Wadell win dog bench show prizes with Sea ford and Regent. Louisiana Democratic Convention recess hints at Wise nomination for governor.
Peter McManus, a Molly Maguire inmate in Sunbury Virginia, implicates principal witnesses Canning and Rhoads in Heister’s murder. He states Rhoads dealt the fatal hammer blow. Canning denies the accusation as McManus faces imminent execution on Thursday.
The board of health reports two new yellow fever cases in Memphis among colored veterans. No deaths since November. Seventeen nurses have been dispatched. Jims Ess and Winn depart tonight on a special train to Wythe Depot, twenty miles east of Memphis, to probe fever suspicions on the Louisville railroad line.
Troy October 7 The Republican County Convention drew a large crowd and nominated Sheriff Chas Burkhalter County Treasurer Samuel N Jobson County Clerk W Morse Register of Deeds ELF Dixon County Surveyor Charles Corbnier Coroner Ue TH Selimsincer and County Commissioner Second District Cyrus Leland.
London correspondent notes tighter conditions in Lancashire amid factory slowdowns and muted harvests. North Lancashire spinners and tarers face pressures as prices stay high and market demand weak, with shipments delayed and wage concerns rising.
A muddled report describes a racing event with horses such as Vycoie and Chippendale in contention, Hay Aphero and Hashes failing to win, and Westoctiti and Curppenitates placing second and third. The narrative mentions leaders, halts, and unclear names amid a tense finish.
A Denver dispatch notes no casualties since the Thornburgh fight as Governor Pitkin seeks fifty thousand rounds of ammunition and rifles to defend settlers near Leadville. General Pope pledges troops within twenty four hours while Rawlins reports no Indians near Fortification Creek and Payne's Cavalry arrival.
Crowds crowded into St Louis with excursion trains bringing thousands as the Veiled Prophets carnival is postponed to tomorrow night. Gov candidate names emerge at the Democratic State Convention in Boston with John Quincy Adams nominated for Governor and a full ticket to be finalized.
In New York the O'Leary Heir Contest loses several entrants after a Sunday start. Scores listed at noon show many participants with varying tallies, while others withdraw or falter on the track. The event details include names, numbers, and late changes as the field narrows.
Postmaster-General Tyner reached Chicago last night. Cavalry at Liverpool ordered to be ready to move. Georgia Treasurer Renfroe acquitted and dismissed. A special train arrived at San Francisco from Merced. September saw forty five thousand dollars added to the Pavotic Railroad sinking fund by withholding government due. Five brigands tried to seize a railway station between Rome and Naples just before the minister of public works train arrival. the attempt failed.
The market diary notes weak silver and firm government bonds with railroad securities dull. Traders show early activity but prices drift under pressure as speculative trading remains cautious and yields move modestly.
Market notes list various items with prices including eggs at 12 1 2 cents, pork at high rates, dry salt meats scarce, and butter firm. Mentions cash trades and fluctuating October November terms with scattered figures.
BT. LOUIS STOCK MARKET reports cattle and sheep activity. Cattle receipts around 3,900 with export steers 4.70 to 4.90, heavy shipping steers 4.10 to 4.00, light shipping steers 2.00 to 2.00, and heifers 2.00. Sheep market remains fair to good with mid range prices and 300 feeding lambs noted. receipts about 500 with 200 shipments.
Market note from Chicago Oct 7 reports scarce flour with firm on sores and lower bids, wheat generally steady to lower with weak undertone. No 2 red and No 2 spring cash and futures seen, bids mixed for November December and October contracts with some prices noted for spring and May delivery.
Caneana et al report cattle steady with native stockers, butterers, and featherers unchanged. Texans steady at 2.50. receipts about 4,400. Hog market volatile with strong activity, daytime quotes near 3.00. receipts 3 shipments totaling 6,400. Sheep overstocked with 0 shipments and 0 on hand.
Market notes for Kansas City show mixed results across staples with fragile OCR. No. 2 white and mixed varieties appear lower while candied goods and butter prices show slight changes amid unclear units and dates.
fragmented OCR text notes wet weather conditions and cattle market figures including Texas steers price data and shipment counts. mentions bulk shipments and a low sleep related fragment.
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