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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1884
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes medical items and surgical tools including Nasal Syringe and Female Syringe, Lighthouse Pond s Extract sold only by Pound s Extract Co. at 76 Eleventh Avenue New York, with druggists and P Monbok as sellers.
The steamship Bear, part of the Greeley relief expedition, is nearly ready to sail in search of Lieutenant Greeley. It has loaded 560 tons of coal and will proceed to St Juan, Florida, then Cisco, Greenland, to await the other vessels. The Thetis, commanded by Lieutenants Landy, also nears departure, with similar equipment and a crew of 35. Most officers expect Greeley and his men to be dead, and fear wintering in the Arctic.
Dan ish bark Alba wrecked at Whalsay Stretland Island on its first Greensrad voyage. Fifteen people, including Captain Toxeard, eight sailors, and seven passengers led by Rev L Waslbeck perished or were lost after the rock collision amid a fierce gale. Survivors clung to crevices, were rescued exhausted, and carried to safety.
In St Louis on April 23 the Chicago and St Louis Union Association clubs played the opening championship game at the new Union Grounds. Rough weather limited play to six innings as 10,000 to 12,900 fans watched in rain. St Louis won 7 to 2, with Chicago’s pitching by Daily and strong hits from Dunlap Gleason and Rowe failing to overcome the home team. The loss suggested St Louis may not be easy pennant favorites.
The House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church met in New York on April 28 to elect missionary bishops. A quorum was absent, so the session adjourned until the afternoon. Attending bishops included Whipple of Minnesota, McLaren of Chicago, Walker of North Dakota, Seymour of Springfield, and Brown of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, among others.
Whisky pool re established with executive committees ratifying a price of 1.10. The plan includes a short continued operation and an assessment to support pool expenses. Members remain willing to make further efforts to keep the pool under the controlled present operation.
A fragmented late news roundup reports a Peoria strike among stove makers, a Minnesota murder suicide, a shipwreck near Shetland, a fatality south of Etadepot, and various trials. It notes a murder trial in Ashland, Kentucky, a Philadelphia manufacturing and merchants exchange talk, a bond embezzlement case against Popper in New York, and the Southern Exposition opening in Louisville. Further items include a manslaughter verdict in Pennsylvania, arrests in Ontario for a Michigan murder, hospital injuries in New York, and a Silk Culture exhibition in Philadelphia plus livestock duties on Shetland ponies arriving in Boston.
Police officer Eugene Barker was fatally shot by William Shay during an attempted arrest in Newport R C. Shay then fired at Alderson, who disarmed him. Alderson was wounded but survived. Shay was arrested.
In Knoxville Iowa on April 22 the Grand Army posts remove soldiers from east to west corps. Wai Jivam’s body, buried 21 years, was found nearly petrified with clothing and buttons preserved. A witness reports recognition by wife and son. In another item, six West End families were poisoned by cake from Localier & confectioner. a child died and ten others sickened by arsenic, cause under investigation.
Mavor Guenk of Pa is found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the March 23 killing of William V. Eli of Yorktown Carbon. A collision yesterday on the Cincinnati Washington Baltimore line fatally injures Conductor John Dillon with several passengers hurt. Wainsleyville Adams County destroyed by fire. losses about 20000. Blowly Convalescing Solio D Dreher Hawig College professor remains from illness.
Mrs. Odell of Stapleton Staten Island died last Sunday. Her Scotch terrier Fido, loyal for twelve years, stayed by her bedside during illness and followed the funeral to the grave. Afterward he refused to eat, grew weak, and died exactly one week after her death while mournfully whimpering. The story notes Fido’s acts, including carrying Mrs Odell's shoes to his post and his final alert before dying. A separate item mentions Pittsburgh and Allegheny Drive Yard Company seeking a charter to build stock sheds in Allegheny and challenge East Liberty, with interest from Railroad officials.
Advertisement touts Dr Fenner’s remedies for kidney and bladder diseases and related ailments. Claims high success and directs readers to obtain a memorandum book and contact N P Monroe in Dunkirk for sale.
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