07 Apr 1885
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1885
Page
1
The Erie Store offers an elegant assortment of hats and bonnets for ladies misses and children. Visit Millinery Parlors to view styles and trims or leave an order now before the rush.
Wild rumors sweep Toronto after reports of 2000 Fenians landing at Prescott and Sioux uprising. News says Toronto Field Battery mobilized, a minister spread fear from the pulpit, and officials prepare rifles as Northwest rumors ripple into Winnipeg and Ontario amid a string of local election results and social page items.
General Grant rested comfortably through the night in New York as doctors reported stable conditions. A German immigrant attempted to save him by claiming divine direction, while relatives and clergy sent condolences. others noted his memory for dates and names and his hopeful outlook for the future.
President suspends Rome New York postmaster after a long inquiry into missed weekly money order reports and fiscal mismanagement. James B Corcoran named to run the office while removal action continues. President vows firm action to enforce postal law.
Washington notes report that the Texas Pacific forfeited lands in Southern California will be restored to the public domain after a March order, with an inquiry into possible irregularities. The note also covers 400 marines and sailors to Panama, arrests for letter theft, pensions resignations, and various diplomatic updates including reports on General Barrios and opposition to the freedom of worship bill.
Paris reports M Brisson forming a new ministry including De Freycinet as Foreign Affairs Minister and General Campepen as War Minister. Brisson, aged fifty, has deep roots in radical journals and led the Budget Committee. Wolseley to take command from Suakim. a peace accord with China under the Fournier arrangement is noted.
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