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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1885

Page

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Neutrality laws curb privateering in American harbors

From Washington comes word that no official talks have occurred with England or Russia on using privateers against British trade if war breaks out in Afghanistan. Neutrality laws bar such actions in U S waters, and officials say correspondence is unnecessary.

Henry Brewster Cameron Wasamnaros State Department England Russia Afghanistan Southern Pacific Rail Trend Sparks Lamar American Surgical Association Wormsey Bayiess W. Nfanna Indiana Persia Dickson Bowen Brewster Cameron

Fire at Vicksburg Kills Six Missing Twenty

A Vicksburg fire left six bodies recovered from the cellar of Padenta's store and many more feared buried under debris. Laborers labor to recover the dead as rain slows work. the property loss is estimated at 500000 with half covered by insurance. Relatives and townspeople mourn as the missing count climbs.

Sion Orienss Times-Democrat Vicksburg Miss W. R Muleshy W. B. Phelan Joseph Dent Hayden Canada Eph Bell Richard Johnson Padenta Memphis

Destructive floods hit Gainesville Texas in April

Gainesville Texas on April 24 saw heavy rain flood Pecan Creek washing away homes and bridges. Many residents sought rescue from trees as waters rose ten feet higher than a 25 year flood. crews saved most, but property damage and loss of life were reported. Similar storms in Dallas and Parsons Kansas caused wrecks, railroad damage, and extensive flooding.

Gainesville Tezag Pridgea Kansas Tex Pecan Creek Elm Creek Dalnas Txas Trinity River Prairie River Mattie Sawyer Missouri Pacifo South Canadian River Undiana Pottsboro Beaver Parsons Kan la Belle Fr. Scott &Gulf R. R Missouri, Kansas &Texas Railroad la Belle River

Explosion at Admiralty Office Injures Swainson As Inquiry Probes Malice

A dynamite explosion near the Admiralty building injured Assistant Secretary Edward N Swainson and damaged his office. Police and military sealed entrances as investigators weigh a malice motive by a dismissed or disliking staffer. Officials cite witnesses who saw two strangers or men carrying a can near the scene as detectives pursue leads.

Loxicon Admiralty Office Greim Parliament Swainson Mary Anderson Mr. Gladstone Horse Guard Parade Scotland Yard Admiralty Lords’ Board Room No. 10 Downing Street Guards Horse Guards St. James Park

Health Board warns of toy balloon dipping danger

Cmenco reports the Board of Health uncovers a hazardous Chicago industry using boys aged 12 to 14 in balloon manufacturing. Workers dip balloons in bi sulfide of carbon and dye, risking temporary intoxication and lasting paralysis of hands and legs after weeks of exposure. A physician notes exhilaration followed by severe muscle weakness.

Cmenco Board of Health Chicago

Financial Embarrassments Hit Lamson & Goodnow Firm

New York reports Lamson & Goodnow Manufacturing Company owes creditors and faces $20,000 in attachments at Shelburne Falls Massachusetts. The 1851 founded firm with $300,000 capital and $375,000 asset valuation shows unclear total liabilities while H Prentisa & Co. at 42 Dey Street closed on $12,000 judgments. Cincinnati mentions a separate bribery trial involving T C Campbell and juror Michael Goeb with court turmoil and defense withdrawals.

New York Lamson & Goodnow Manufacturing Company Chambers Street Shelburne Falls Mass H. Prentisa & Co Dey Street Cincinnati T. C. Campbell Michael Goeb Berner Robertson District Court Campbell Rita B. Smith

Half-Breeds Skirmish Reports at Fort Pitt Scene

Telegraph reports describe a clash near Onion Lake with about 250 Indigenous fighters seeking arms and ammunition. Big Bear and other Crees stir trouble as Middleton’s forces move toward Clarke's Crossing. reports note wounded and dispersed patrols, store fires, and a calls for front-line troops from London and Winnipeg.

Fey Barrirronun N. W.T McLean Hudson Bay Company Fort Pitt Indiana Onion Lake Big Bear Cypress Mountain Middleton Wisstree Inspector Dicken Clarke T. Davis Prince Albert Charles Hewitt Nolin Riel General Middleton Swift Current Batouche Battleford Smart

Weasel Seized for Supplying Arms to the Insurgents

New York April 24 Captain John O'Brien commander of the steamer City of Mexico was arrested for violating the arms export law by shipping weapons to insurgents of Colombia. The vessel seized and held by federal authorities. O'Brien to be examined today. The case carries up to a $1000 fine or three years in prison plus confiscation of the vessel.

New York John O'Brien City of Mexico United States United States of Colombia Mexico Lord & Austin O'Brien Shields

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