Lawrence Post Office List and Mills Purchase Report
A scattered list of names appears for the Lawrence Kansas post office, dated October 7 and 13 with partial legibility. The item notes Pierson of Lawrence buying a four roller mill from Edward P Allis Co of Milwaukee after an exhibition at the St Louis fair, claiming increased Delaware Mills capacity to roughly 400 bushels daily.
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Vetter
Lawrence
Kansas
Bennett
Hattie Miller
Barriot Hughes
Enna Mawpe
Mellie Harrison
Mary C. Phillips
Avista Harrill
Jrattersent
Maeddsat
Lawrence Tesi
Th Menger
Morrow
Sire BG
Miller
Attia White
Mary Maddox
Henry
Pierson
Edward P. Allis & Co
Milwaukee
St. Lou Fair
United States
Delaware Mills
St. Louis Fir
Come Down Out of That Police Intervenes Drunk Wagoner
A drunken man driving a wagon with furniture and a chained pony terrorizes Wie Streets for days. He whips the team, endangering pedestrians, and a near collision with Mrs Van Hoesen’s carriage prompts calls to the police. Officer Estes confronts the driver with the command Come down out of that as the pursuit continues toward Tom Beal’s stable.
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EN. van Hoesen
Jebu
Val
Van
Tom Beal
Estes
Officer Remembers Past Arrest As He Flings Man Into Stall
A brief incident describes an officer grabbing a man by the coat and throwing him into a stable stall. The officer may recall an arrest from about nine months earlier, which could explain the force used. Judge Steele is expected to give a short speech to the individual this morning.
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Jehu
Steele
Cherry
Lieut
Paddock
Wilth Cavalry
Wana
Fifth Cavalry
Captain Lawson
Third Cavalry
Captain Payne
Thornburgh
Hayne
Thornburg
Lawson
Swaiven
Payne
Paule
Dolan
McKinstry
McKee
United States News Item on Ingalls Investigation and Telegraph Boss
The Topeka sub committee finished hearings on charges against Senator Ingalls and adjourned to meet in Washington in December. State officers and attorneys depart for Denver as questions loom. J C Byrnes, manager of Western Union Telegraph in Leavenworth, vanished after threats of suicide tied to alcohol and job disgrace, leaving a family in Brooklyn.
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Ingalin
Topeka
Ingalls
Washington
Denver
Leavenworth
J. C. Byrnes
Wern Union Telegraph Company
Missouri River
Telegraph Company
Brooklyn
N.Y. St
Afghan Fights End with Heavy Losses and Guns Taken
Telegraph reports from Charastate on the sixth describe Afghan forces advancing from Cabul with heavy combat all day. The Afghan position was carried and twelve guns were captured. British losses were about eighty killed and wounded. General Roberts hoped to march close to Cabul next. Also noted is a yellow fever report from Memphis Miss and a Veiled Prophets pageant in Mt Louis featuring twenty two tableaux on wagons with grand display and mechanized art themes.
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Afghanistan
London
Frederick Robs
Charastate
Easht Owlock
Cabul
Roberts
Vabul
Mt. Lous
Colorado Election Report Quiet Vote in Denver
Denver October 5 The statewide vote for Supreme Judge and county officers proceeded quietly with about half the expected turnout. Early returns favor Republicans with Routt predicting Beck’s Supreme Judge majority near 50 000, up 2000 from last year. GOP wins reported in Arapahoe Gilpin Wild and Laramie while Las Animas shows Democratic loss of about 200. No unrest as only one name appeared on the state ticket.
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Denver
Supreme Judge
Heim
Routt
Republican State Committee
Beck
Arapahoe
Gilpin, Wild and
Laramie
Las Animas
British farmer competition linked to America amid Mead death
London reports MP John Walter endorses a view gaining ground that British farmers cannot compete with America in growing wheat yet should stay in farming. The death of Richard Athrles Francis Mead, Earl of Clan William, is announced at eighty four. Lorillard's Pappoose and Cherokee scratched for the Middle at Newmarket. General Hughes has moved toward Ghazat, Afghanistan.
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England
London
John Walter
America
Richard Athrles
Francis Mead
Earl of
Kansas City Produce Market Summary
Kansas City market report shows dull wheat with receipts of 33 221 bushels and shipments of 21 51 bushels, in store 392 4923 bushels. Corn receipts 1477, shipments 2 185, in store 16 005 bushels with bids on No 2 mixed 30 and No 2 white mixed 3 6 bid. Eggs weak at 6 per dozen, butter firm around 1 1 6e to 1 4e per pound.
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Kansas City
Ute War Siege Sends Reinforcements Amid Fire
Maj. Gillis at Rawlins reports Merritt’s relief pursuit after brutal fighting near Milk River Colorado. Indian attacks, cavalry charges, and heavy casualties mark a five day stand as Cherry Thornburgh and Payne’s men hold trenches against flames and rifle fire while awaiting General Merritt’s arrival.
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Qet
Gillis
Rawlins
Snake River
Justin
Merritt
Payne
Fourteenth Regiment
Douglass
Ouray
White River
Wiich
Gray
Markets Reported Mixed Movements Across Commodities
The New York money market shows bar silver at $1.10 to $1.03, with collateral bonds active and government notes steady. In New York, stock speculation remains brisk with grains and coal shares driving gains, while prime commercial paper weakens. Flour and wheat futures edge higher in St Louis and Chicago reports. corn and rye show softer tones. butter, eggs, and park prices noted with overall muted activity.
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Sgale
Stock Exchange
Granger Sharea
Ene
Hyatly Per
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Udig
Dry salt meats and bacon prices rise in market notes
Scarce dry salt meats shown at $3.65 to $6.40 with variances. Bacon prices higher with clear rib cuts listed from $4.12 to $5.25 and long clear around $7.25 to $7.35, short clear at $7.50. Lard firm at 36 to 40 cents asked. Whisky prices up to $1.07.
St Louie Geoce Market Cattle and Hogs Mixed in Trade
Cattle showed only moderate demand with exports Steers 4.70 to 4.90, heavy shipping 4.10 to 4.60, light shipping 3.30 to 3.80, cows and heifers 2.00 to 3.00, Texans 2.75 to 8.75, grass fed Texans 2.25 to 3.15. Receipts 1,800. Hogs steady to higher with mixed packing 3.40, Yorkers 3.55 to 3.70, heavy butchers 3.55. Receipts 5,400. Sheep unchanged with fair to good muttons 3.00 to 3.50, choice 3.60 to 4.00, feeding 2.50 to 3.00. Receipts 600.
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St. Louie
Chicago Market Flour Wheat and Corn Prices
Chicago produce market notes October 6 show flour steady and firm In wheat demand mixed with prices slipping for No 2 red cash No 2 spring cash and futures at various levels No 3 spring around 1.0 corn unsettled active but weak lower with cash October and futures contracts quoted for November January and May Adjustments reflect a cautious trading day for cereals and grains in Chicago.
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St. Lavra
Chicago
Chicago Stock Market Cattle and Hogs Steady to Strong
Chicago stock market report shows cattle demand varied by grade with native shipping strong at 3.90 to 5.00, hogs firmer and mostly settled with mixed packing 4.40 to 4.60 and choice heavy 3.65 to 9.90, sheep steady at 2.85 to 3.00 and top grades 3.70 to 3.95. Receipts and shipments listed for cattle hogs and sheep.
Kansas City Stock Market Report for Oct 4 Market activity
XANBAR CITY STOCK MARKET Kansas City Oct 4 CATTLE Market fairly active near yesterday's prices with large Colorado and Texas cattle native steers averaging 1266 ths sold at 3.60 native feeders 2.75 3.25 stockers 2.0a2.75 winter Texas steers 2.15 2.30 Colorado Texans steers 2.40 3.50 Receipts 2837 shipments 991 HOGS Market firmer but weaker close sales 3.10 8.272 with the bulk at 3.20 3.25 Receipts 2473 shipments 375 SHEEP Market quiet with no sales Receipts 3229 shipments 1689
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Kansas City
Colorado
Texas
Grain Futures and Market Quick Hits in New York
New York market notes show flour prices and wheat quotes across grades with swings in corn and rye activity. An unrelated legal notice fragment mentions a 1878 matter with a specified date and time, unclear parties, and dividends.
Independent Greenback convention invited in Lawrence
The Independent Greenback voters of Douglas County oppose party coalitions and favor direct government issue of money. They call for a convention at the courthouse in Lawrence on October 18 to organize and nominate a Greenback ticket for the coming election. Signatories include L. D. Battey and others, with 500 others.
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Greenback
Douglas County
Lawrence
Brant
Greenback Party
L. D. Battey
J. L. Beans
Dr. N. Sisvons
J.w.camerneri
E. G. Macy
Joan MouUoacn
Avv
Len Pimnce
J. H. Jacoss
Trowas Seaton
T. J. Crawnek
N.n.uhambers
Lawrence, Kans
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