02 Apr 1885
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1885
Page
1
An Erie store advertisement invites customers to view Moglin wear at low prices. It touts laces embroidery corsets hosiery and a wide range of fancy goods and toys at Center Street Denkirk promising great variety and bargains.
Washington reports a Senate conference on pending appointments, with Judiciary Committee room privacy and elevator guards. A plan to confirm non objectionable nominees now and defer objections until December is discussed, while Pearson and McGraw face scrutiny.
In a volatile April 4 joint session, Speaker Halnea dismissed all House employees amid fresh discontent. Representative Keyes urged that the Speaker lacked authority to fire them, while West and Miller faced censure over the stock yards bill. The chamber moved to a Senate call with two ballots recorded for Logan and Merritt.
The President sent several nominations to the Senate including A. Leo Knott of Maryland for Second Assistant Postmaster General and postmasters at Northfield Minnesota Latrobe Pennsylvania Montrose Pennsylvania Washington North Carolina Waverly Iowa Portland Indiana Alexandria Louisiana McPherson Kansas. Knott, a Baltimore lawyer and former State's Attorney, was presented yesterday after a visit to the President and Postmaster General with Representative Cole. General Joseph E Johnston’s nomination as Commissioner of Railroads was favorably reported by the Senate Committee on Railroads.
Dispatch reports Aspinwall in ashes after insurgents set fire to port area to elude government troops. Pacific mail dock and canal property saved. shipping intact. Refugees crowded ships, dire conditions reported. Also updates on Kansas prohibition test cases and Eastern Kentucky jail break.
Darton April 4 A midnight duel between William Turner and Charles Domphan ended after three shots as police entered and arrested both men and a white woman. The confrontation occurred early Tuesday with unclear cause and motive amid chaotic scene and injuries reported.
April reports from Battleford and Quappelle describe Indians pillaging towns and aligning with rebels led by Riel. Troops moved north from Touchwood Hills as Ottawa warned of possible massacre and uprisings. U.S. border posts asked to watch for rebels crossing. The Hocking Valley inquiry in Ohio faces possible split reports over the ironclad oath.
Public Deve Statement notes the March debt reduction totaling 493000 dollars. The report indicates funds were applied from two line items and outlines the March financial activity with emphasis on debt decline in the period.
News from New York April reports General Grant's condition worsened with heart trouble. Doctors warned of possible death, while family and visitors filled the streets around the house. Updates described his frailty, limited responsiveness, and ongoing efforts by physicians, with crowds watching and notable figures visiting.
April 3 dispatch from Ooman reports cavalry detachment under General Graham probing Tamal area for Osman Digna's retreat. Hidden huts on hills behind In pore indicate rebel presence as sign Osman's forces may push further. April 9 notes De Freycinet likely to hold interior and premier posts. France and Ferry diplomacy discussed amid Tonquin tensions and public unrest over unpaid soldiers' wives.
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