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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1884
Page
3
An old advertisement page touts nasal cures and ear remedies including antiseptic powders and “Medicated Piles” ointment. It mentions Pills, syringes, and warnings about dubious copies. The ad urges genuineness with brand marks and bottle labels and cautions against counterfeit substances.
Telegraph reports Barricade removed in Arad Court actions slow return to normal as military withdrawal begins. Dead rise to forty nine, wounded to around 133, with many fatalities among German and American born victims. Baventine Committee aims to raise half of its $100000 goal for a special police force.
Missouri towns report local election outcomes on April 3 with party lines blurred in areas such as Springfield Carthage Lexington Sedalia Lebanon Laplata and Marshall. Key offices like mayor city clerk and police chief noted along with council seats and school board members. In Greensburg burglars robbed county treasurer’s office stealing 500 to 600 dollars and papers. detectives pursue suspects.
Twenty nine United States prisoners convicted of various crimes in Indian Territory are sent to the House of Correction at Detroit, Michigan, on April 2. Father Serrer of Arkansas reports the transfer.
A severe wind storm swept Pittspanga and the Monongahela Valley injuring twenty one and causing extensive property damage. Ulver Roberts wire mill on the South Side collapsed. several workers injured, including William Lacy. Homes and shops were wrecked or damaged along Fifth Avenue and Howestend, with one frame house blown down and multiple buildings felled by falling timbers. The storm also struck Homestead causing additional destruction and injuries, while a special report from Petrolia notes great damage from the gale.
In Allegheny County Pa the Maine Men and anti Maine factions split ten to four delegates at the county convention shaping the race for delegation to the Chicago National Convention. Four disputed delegates will be settled in Harrisburg. tensions run high over alleged bought votes and contested seats.
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