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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1882
Page
1
Local notices announce candidates for county superintendent of public instruction in Douglas county. James M. Hespay, A. L. Weaver, and M. Schmmerfield declare intentions, subject to Republican county convention decisions. Others seek clerk of the district court and related county offices.
Per County Attorney authorization D. A. Ford will present himself to the Republican County convention as a candidate for county attorney, subject to its choice. Sans Kadien B. Wed will receive pupils for music with terms and references at the residence of Mrs. J. B. Kentucky Street.
A lavish description recalls Cleopatras romance and the grand forcpaugh pageant in Topeka. Miss Lizzie Caldwell and many travelers attend. local notices detail Topeka visits, G A R events, dust control measures for the fair, railway plans to Bismarck, and entertainments on the grand stand with lemonade and refreshments amid a bustling civic scene.
Special dispatch from Canon City Sept 24 notes the death of Saze Cramér, former editor of the Fremont County newspaper, Fremont County rdt, who died possibly of consumption. No further details provided.
In Chattanooga on Sept 1 the county sheriff and deputy were shot dead en route to Knoxville with a prisoner. John Taylor, already jailed once for earlier crimes and now facing appeals, led the attackers. Taylor and his brothers fled after seizing horses at Lenans station, while a posse raced toward Kingston to pursue them. The city reels in shock as officials and citizens process the tragedy.
Lincoln Nebraska Sept 12 reports from Calbertson Haigler Station and Beaver mix fear with uncertainty. Gov Nance seeks precautionary inquiry though officials have no definite knowledge of Indian depredations or movements near Dundes county. Cheyennes reportedly moving north heightening alarm despite sparse confirmation.
At Fort Leavenworth a buggy accident killed Miss Sue Aller and badly injured William Spencer, a young local druggist. the horse died instantly. The incident followed a bridge crossing as the pair rode home, drawing condolences from Leavenworth society.
Topeka Sept 14 Col Clark E Carr cites Western Kansas as the open door to vast wealth and irrigation driven by mountains snows and rains. He touts Arkansas river powered ditches and fertilizing sediments promising reliable crops, cheap feed for cattle, and regional growth akin to ancient Nile prosperity. Nearby sports notes mention Providence games in the fourth and seventh innings with Chicagoes leading and Worcesters beating Detroits.
Brownsville reports the Rio Grande rising isolating the town with 19 mails and 32 new fever cases, no deaths, all patients improving. Four physicians have taken charge and officials hope the illness will disappear within two weeks. Matamoras residents oppose a quarantine. city remains healthy and weather is pleasant.
In Melville New York on Sept 14 an public reception honored engineer Mel Villa at city hall. He met old friend Chief Congressman Danby in the governor's room and shared warm embraces as about two thousand citizens paid respects and shook hands. A dispatch from Concord New Hampshire dated Sept 14 reported the yacht Nattie near Wollaborough capsized shortly after leaving. fourteen people drowned.
In Mount Vernon Republicans nominate George C. Ross for Congress as the Nineteenth District crowd gathers. Prohibition candidate Rev P N Myers appears in Roadhouse for the Twelfth District. State Senator Artley runs as an independent from the Second District. Cincinnati Republicans nominate Benjamin Butterworth in the First District and Amer Smith Jr. in the Second on the first ballot. Detroit reports Henry W. Lord renominated in Michigan’s First District. In Crestmoor, rifle marksmen compete with Americans and British totals close, as wind shifts through 600 and 500 yard ranges. British leads inch ahead as crowds watch the shoot.
Market report shows milkers and springers at 2.65 per au, receipts 8250. sheep receipts 1.80. flour steady. wheat demand high but irregular with No 2 red at cash 0. On barley and flax seed soft, butter easing, eggs steady. PORK fair yet lower around 19.70 to 19.75.bulk meats firming, whisky stronger. Receipts and shipments listed with totals. market tones mixed across commodities.
Boston September 14 Thea Blanchard hosted a one thousand dollar race at Beacon Park with about 17 56? attendees. Seven horses competed amid rain altered track conditions. Thorne was the slight favorite, Santa Claus endured a minor lameness, and Clingstone finished second with Thorne first. Patal Freight Collision reported in Plymouth on September 14 describes a Port Wayne road freight train incident resulting in one death and several injuries.
Market report sketches exchange steadiness amid sparse details. Mentions sterling demand and general price movements with limited readable figures.
Kansas City stock market notes receipts and shipments show cattle and sheep activity. Cattle receipts around 1 000 with weak prices. hogs and sheep receipts about 430 to 1 035 with modest declines. Prices listed for various weights and classes indicate softer overall market.
Fragmented itemized report from Kansas City market noting cash prices and shipments for eggs flour and related goods. Mentions gelatin, steers, and grains with mixed activity. October sales referenced. general market tone shows steadiness with some declines in select grades.
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