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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1884
Page
2
The passage surveys varied topics from spring elections aiding Republicans to abolition talks on tobacco taxes. It notes Boston canary tricks, women educators on the New York Tribune staff, militia funding, and a broad spread of political maneuvers including Blaine and Schurz. It also mentions New York elevated rail traffic and a Chinese lecturer exposed by Rochester newspapers.
The article analyzes the contest among Chester Arthur Blaine and other leaders for delegates to the Chicago convention. It discusses the shifting loyalties of party factions, the rising Prohibition movement with Lincoln as a potential nominee, and the pivotal role of New York and its independent press in shaping the race. It details delegate tallies, bloc loyalties, and internal machinations within Edmunds and Arthur camps as the convention nears.
The piece notes Senator Miller's failed campaign and Roosevelt's near victory, while Arthur and Blaine face ruinous results. Edmunds emerges as leading candidate with new rivals likely. Hawley garners favorable talk across factions amid shifting political fortunes.
A winter entertainment at Leona hosted by the ladies featuring a New England supper at Phedora White's home in which about 120 guests attended. The program included charades tableaux recitations songs and dances with many old fashioned costumes and dishes described. The evening ended with spinning and carding activities as guests departed grateful for the hospitality.
Summary of business at the Surrogate Court for the week ending April 22 1884. Wills admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued for G J Hesselink Bridget McDonough William Thayer John Smallwood Alvin Benedict William Beattie Hannah Freer Riley Dean and associated executors or administrators. Judicial settlements and decrees recorded. dockets note numerous dacks near Findley’s Lake.
This morning early the saw mill owned by W. H. Mellen was destroyed by fire. Loss is about 2000 dollars. Authorities believe an incendiary started the blaze as there had been no fire in the mill for a week. The report came in by phone from CasssData at 7:45 A M on April 24.
Baseball games played yesterday include Philadelphia Athletics defeating Philadelphia 10 to 1, Baltimore beating Buffalos 9 to 5, New York Providence over Metropolitans 7 to 2, and Brooklyn Costens defeating Brooklyns 15 to 4. Charley Woodward, a youth on Buffalo street, pursues a growing poultry venture after receiving Brahmas as a gift, reporting a fine pallet and steady progress.
New York and Cleveland market notes show steady wheat prices with Minnesota and Ohio values listed for several grades. corn, oats, and barley quoted with varying prices. Livestock markets in Chicago and Cincinnati reflect quiet to steady trends, with cattle, hogs, and sheep prices and receipts noted, including regional shifts and cash sales details.
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