31 Oct 1879
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1879
Page
1
Cabaco packers have slaughtered and salted 2 000 000 hogs since March 1, compared with 1 945 000 the same period in 1878 and 7 400 000 in 1877. The winter packing season begins on the 1st proximo. A political rant and a New York Tribune cipher note are also referenced in the text.
Two retired Douglas county sheriffs, Colonel Walker and Samuel Carmean, back Asher for sheriff. They vouch for his qualifications, noting personal familiarity and past service under Walker and support for Carmean during his tenure. The endorsement bolsters Asher as a competent, trustworthy candidate.
Gov Robinson accuses Sam Riggs of advising county commissioners to levy a tax to avoid jail at a critical crisis. Standard endorses Little, while opponent Honnold, a wounded Union veteran, is praised as capable. Voters urged to consider turnabout and replace Little with Honnold.
In Lawrence and Tony counties bidders, taxpayers, and officials argue over overdue bond settlements. A ring allegedly stalled action to gain office, costing the city and county tens of thousands. A compromise fell short with delays, pushing renewed demands for prompt settlement and rejecting fusion tactics.
Herbert Campbell and Charles Nye rally crowds with anti slavery rhetoric and temperance advocacy. The editorial lauds Nye and Campbell as effective organizers and orators, citing large crowds, petitions, and plans to travel to Atchison to launch campaigns.
A California paper quotes a Kansas note on state finances claiming repudiation of lands but Kansas officials insist the state has no floating debt. Auditor records show total unprovided debt near 300 800 with 100 475 in the sinking fund. Bondholders hold a stable position with timely payments and bonds accepted at premium or seven percent offerings when investment sought.
A nine year old girl, Felgina San quist, drowned in a cistern beneath a rear room after a family gathering. The child had returned from a funeral and, while others sang in the front, fell through a loose board covering the cistern. Her body was recovered later. the family, recently moved from Keokuk, is poor and accompanied by a railroad worker father. The child was buried the following afternoon.
A notice reports letters addressed to M A Dauphin were being withheld by the mailing office under current Department policy. The letter to M A Dauphin is not withheld, per James H Mann, 1st Assistant P M General. The document blends unrelated excerpts from a New York paper and agricultural tips.
City of Lawrence proclaims a special election for the Fifth and Sixth wards to fill vacancies caused by the deaths of Robert Fisher and Crandall. Election set for Tuesday, November 4, 1979, to be conducted by the county election officials.
The Republican County Committee announces a series of meetings across Douglas County with dates including October 31 and November 3 at Lawrence and surrounding areas. Multiple named speakers such as Elon, Kell, Speer, Barber, Asher, Norton, and others are listed to address attendees. Sessions start at 7 p.m. and are open to all, with ongoing weekly gatherings at Judge Norton’s office on Saturdays.
A scattered advertisement lists cures and health products including tonics and pills sold by CW. Straffon, agent in Lawrence. The text mentions multiple brands, prices like $2.09, and claims of medical benefits, with no coherent narrative or verifiable sources.
A dealer offers a large list of improved farms at low prices. The notice promises fair dealings, solicits business, and invites inquiries by honorable directors, asserting satisfaction of reasonable expectations and references to reputable firms.
Publication notice announces a court action in Douglas County Kansas. It mentions a judgment and a lien on real estate including parcels and townships with details about the estate and sale process. The notice refers to a petition and a forthcoming sale to satisfy a monetary judgment by a named attorney.
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