10 Oct 1879
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1879
Page
1
Morey to LiAn I can procure loans for sums of 400 dollars or more on first class real estate security at reasonable rates. A. H. Foote, 1v Tuding Lee.
Notice announces sale of unclaimed baggage from Kansas City to Lawrence and other routes, held at the company’s baggage rooms after six months’ storage. Sale runs October 1 at 8 am to 6 pm to satisfy charges, with items including trunks, valises, boxes, canvas bags, and various checks from multiple rail lines. J OW., General Baggage Agent, lists numerous baggage items and monetary checks, with redemption possible before sale date.
The town sees several improvements with Henry Martin reflooring his saloon, railroad bridge repairs underway, Tom Beal constructing three large wagon sheds for farmers, and Carbondale road work advancing with track in good condition for six to eight miles. Mrs. J. B. Sutliff learns of her sister Mrs. Holmes's death in Lynchburg Ohio. A local drunk-driver was fined $11.50 by Judge Steele. George Ware adds a new jig to the sidewalk in front of his paper store amid Y M C A preparations. A University of Tublogen dissertation by John H. Lang, Lawrence Kan US, explores German university practices.
The essay commends Afr Long a former KU graduate for his enthusiasm and the University of Kansas chemistry program. It notes the rigor of the department, lists chemical and physical investigators referenced, and describes Long’s meticulous experiments to reduce error. It predicts his return to America and possible eastern college appointment with future scientific contributions.
Last night about ten o clock a kerosene lamp was knocked over at Campbell s livery stable. An employee’s quick action hurled the lamp into the street, oil spilled on the sidewalk and under the building. A blanket failed to smother the flames but water soon quashed the fire.
The bulletin reports cloudy rainy and clearing weather with colder westerlies for upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Memphis health board logs ten Yellow Fever cases with no deaths since noon. A large balloon passed Albion Michigan at 9 AM with a car attached. Freight handlers in Buffalo strike for higher wages. A boiler explosion in Halifax yields five recovered bodies. The Canada steamship brings 1,167,200 in gold. In Louisville, Captain Moore is held for grand jury in the shooting of Col Clark with bond set at 1,200.
The American Humane Association re elected all officers and added several new vice presidents. A $5000 reward was offered to the inventor who designs a car to carry stock without cruelty. The association plans to meet in Philadelphia in November next year. Veterans Reunion at Wichita
Reports from Denver and Cheyenne describe a growing armed response to Ute hostilities in Colorado. Colored troops under Captain Dodge receive praise for a perilous march through infected terrain to relieve Payne, while dispatches from Silverton and Ouray outline requests for arms and ammunition for settlers.
Chicago authorities report a Glendale Missouri train robbery on the Chicago and Alton line. General Manager J C McMullin says a $15000 reward will be posted for the arrest of the gang. Missouri sheriffs pursue eight suspects toward a capture tomorrow. United States Express Company losses are capped at about 6000 dollars with non negotiable valuables remaining. Auditors defend station agent McIntyre against conspiracy claims and praise telegraph operator Selntere for keeping lines intact.
Report from Mejillones describes a naval clash between Chilean and Peruvian forces with the Peruvian ram Huascar reportedly captured. Subsequent private telegrams claim the entire Peruvian fleet captured, but these are regarded as exaggerated based on initial reports.
Charles Rigby of the Adjutant Wherry office at West Point was court martialed for attempting to blackmail cadets. He was found guilty, dishonorably discharged, stripped of all pay, and sentenced to two years confinement in the military prison at Fort Leavenworth.
The Treasury reports standard silver coined at 42,775,550 dollars with 31,703,680 on hand and 11,054,070 in circulation. The Treasury plans with express companies to move fractional silver to customers at government rates. London dispatch notes the North German Gazette backing France's admission to a tariff league, signaling a move toward free trade among similar economies while excluding England.
Savannah October 9 marked the hundredth anniversary of the siege and death of Sergt. Jasper in an imposing ceremony. About 20,000 attendees observed the event as volunteers from South Carolina Georgia and Florida paraded with infantry cavalry and artillery. The city was richly decorated and the mood was ardent.
Fever gripped Harrison Depot Mississippi while the President and wife traveled to Sandusky Ohio. Edward Seguin the singer died in Rochester New York. Cardiff Wales plans to reopen a major iron works. St Petersburg police authorized to use weapons against crowds. Germany reportedly sold 60 000 weights of rails to the United States. Paris reports emf grants at Geneva and another at Sunday. Bismarck pledges to block Italian territorial gains and takes five month furlough to Pomerania. A fishing boat capsized off Prince Edward Island. Angus D Healy and two others drowned. St Louis Fair losses approach $30 000 with about 80 000 attendees. New Market England two year olds stake won by Mirth. Riga fire destroys forty houses including new government building. Returned Paris communists viewed as pardoners by some. Berlin reports post office money order accord with US. General Grant sails to Oregon. San Francisco Chamber pledge praises labor prosperity.
The New York money market reports active discount and mercantile paper with a buoyant tone. Government bonds and railroad stocks rise. Erie and coal stocks lift the market, closing at day’s high. Prices advance from modest gains to strong, buoyant activity across sectors.
Curcano Oct 9 reports mixed grain futures with a firm flour market and unsettled wheat. No.2 and No.3 springs show varied cash and futures quotes, while corn movements remain generally higher with strong cash and October activity and future spreads.
Count Andrassy, in bidding farewell to Foreign Office officials, urged backing Baron Haymerle who shared his views. He asserted the dangers facing the monarchy had passed and that a period of calm and order would follow.
CHICAGO STOCK MARKET shows cattle prices from 2.40 to 5.00 for various grades with receipts around 4700 and hogs trading steady to strong early then softening with heavy and light on top and prices from 3.05 to 8.00 for choice heavy. Sheep trades steady 2.40 to 3.25 with receipts about 1200 and shipments 540.
Kansas City market report for October 9 shows wheat receipts 19,400 bushels with shipments 27,416 and in storage 382,357, edge higher with No 2 at 1.00. Corn receipts 2,821 with shipments 1,613 and in store 17,703. market dull with No 2 mixed bid at .60 and new corn around 25 cents. eggs at 12 cents per dozen for culls.
Butter-Choice firm at fifteen and a half, cattle market steady with native shippers selling at 3.70 to 3.85. Receipts 147, shipments 3. Hogs steady to fairly active with packers bidding 3.10 to 3.27, bulk 3.20 to 4.25. Receipts 1,348, shipments 142. Sheep quiet, natives averaging 2.50, receipts 8, shipments 40.
New York prices show flour dull with varied grades from state and western mills. Wheat prices rise for No 2 red and No 3 amber while ungraded red and amber categories range around 1.24 to 1.87 per unit. Rye bids steady, barley quiet. Corn active with No 2 yellow around five to six cents. Oats demand fair with mixed western and white types noted.
A promotional notice touts a combination investment system promising safe, easy, and rapid money from $25 to $10,000. It cites New Orleans, Baltimore, and San Francisco investors earning sizable monthly profits and claims ongoing nationwide opportunities, inviting readers to request an explanatory circular from Lawrence & Co. of New York.
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