14 Apr 1885
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1885
Page
1
The Erie Store displays a spring millinery assortment for ladies misses and children. Visit to view styles and trims and place hats or bonnets orders before they sell out.
Wasurocton April 14. The President announced appointments for United States consuls at Liverpool Athens Hamburg and for Henry Vignaud as Secretary of the Legation at Paris. Augustus Jay named Second Secretary at Se. Fairchild sets hearings for April 27 on customs drawbacks. Miller revises internal revenue staff. Deputy acts for deposed Boston Collector Slack until replacement. Navy dispatch from Colon reports Isthmus rail traffic normal and Marines may be recalled. Rumor of Stay resignation. Constantine of Springfield likely to replace. Bohemian group urges Charlie W Jonas for Prague consul.
In New York on April 14 General Grant's condition stirs belief that doctors withhold full truth as reporters note unusual activity and late-night signs. later bulletin says Grant comfortable, stronger, breathing better, with no pain. Senator John Sherman arrives in Columbus and urges currency equalization. Allan line Hanovarian reports a 12-day Glasgow voyage with two severe gales causing mast loss.
The April 14 dispatch reports Secretary Bayard's letter dated April 10 1883 to the National League of New York City outlining U S support for fair trials of Burton and Cunningham in London for dynamite plot charges. He notes lack of legal expense provisions but promises careful supervision and full rights to defense, with Congress urged to fund counsel and observers.
London April 14 ministers met at Downing Street to discuss the Afghan border clash near Penjdeh. They endorsed continued war preparations amid Russian moves and questions over Komaroff’s actions. Reports from St Petersburg and Cyprus show tightened naval readiness and fortification of Herat, with reinforcements and arms moving to Afghan allies.
April 14 dispatches report General Middleton nearing Humboldt with forces within thirty miles and marching toward the Saskatchewan crossing. Half-breeds on the east bank are anticipated to offer little resistance until crossing. Ottawa notes settlement attempts failing and government blamed for delays while rebellion spreads. Senator Alexander denounces neglect, Archbishop Taché and Royal warn of escalation. several battalions move toward qu Appelle and Battleford.
New York April 24 Eight brick structures on Sixty second Street between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues collapsed in seconds during construction. Dozens of workers were buried, with at least fourteen rescued seriously injured. Emergency crews, Roosevelt Hospital, and Paulist priests aided victims amid a chaotic rescue, while authorities investigated the contractor and mortar practices amid claims of faulty foundation and frost damage.
The nation faces an uncertain period as trade and industry show resilience. Analysts note ongoing inflation pressures and shifts in supply chains while exporters report steady demand in key sectors. Government measures aim to stabilize markets and support workers through troubled times.
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