06 Aug 1883
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1883
Page
1
The report lists prices for flour, wheat, corn, oats, and white and red wheat across cash, futures, and delivery terms. Entries show No 2 hard wheat around 1.28 dollars per bushel, No 2 red wheat near 1.10, corn around 53 cents, and oats near 20 to 30 cents with several delivery months and grades mentioned. It reflects a volatile trading day with private terms and multiple grain grades cited.
Yesterday morning Prof. P. K. Pattison and a child rode in a buggy when the seat turned back. The professor saved the child by falling out and broke his shoulder. Mrs. Pattison is blamed for a house dispute over fare.
The Presidential party, led by President Arthur, arrived in Gress River Wyoming and visited multiple cities by train. They praised Iowa's agricultural prospects and the Platte Valley during travel, noting rail transport challenges for crops this year. The party plans to proceed toward Wailaki and camp on the Sweetwater after a Sunday on board.
Victoria reports a northern steamer recounting a deadly incident near Harrisburg Alaska. Two whisky sellers Rennie and Martin pursued Indians after a theft, Rennie was killed, a guard was shot, Maj Givens wounded, and the head of one defender hacked. Citizens then hanged two captured Indians and authorities sought the third, who was also executed.
August 6 report: Dick Linday and son Thomas Linday Ellis Rhode Mace Jones and William West, all Black or mixed race railroad thieves, arrested by seven detectives. Gang members previously jailed include fourteen. Lindsay and Rhodes wounded a car watchman eight weeks ago. Jones killed town marshal Green Tuesday night.
In Sisterville Tyler County workers on a railroad caused a blast. Negroes warned and fled. two Italians died as others pursued with revolvers picks and razors. Further trouble is feared as the incident escalates with racial violence and potential reprisals.
A secret Brotherhood gathering in New York discussed mass action by telegraphers across multiple railroads including Baltimore and Ohio, Chicago and Alton, and Western Union. Master Worker Campbell said the enemy is beaten but would not concede it, and next day bills demand $10 monthly raises, a minimum of $50, extra Sunday pay, and reemployment for those discharged for refuseing commercial work. Conductors and engineers reportedly may strike with operators. Western Union reported all wires in order and messages passing.
Two steamboat races on Lake Minnetonka describe purse of 500 dollars each. First race on a 1.25 mile course ends with Hosmer 16.38 time, Teemer second, Lee third followed by Gaudaur Parker Riley and Plaisted. Second race on Crystal Bay covers three miles with turn. Teemer wins by ten lengths in 20.5, Gaudaur Lee Hosmer Riley Parker Plaisted finish order.
A blaze destroyed a 30-building block on Post Street including the Winter Garden Theatre and Druids Hall. Losses reach 300,098 with insurance less than half. The fire, the largest since 1876, caused several serious injuries and the death of actor Harry Morgan while others were fatally hurt by jumping from windows. Firemen performed bravely, saving many lives.
An eccentric resident of Union City, Win Sere, aged man, tired and sleeping by the railroad, was decapitated when a train struck his neck resting on the rail. The grisly event occurred near the tracks in Enz, Pennsylvania, as the head was severed from the trunk by the passing locomotive.
Reports note Hovas surrounding Tamatave in Madagascar but demoralized with no attacks since July 15. In Lexington Kentucky two young girls aged twelve and eight perished in a cabin fire left by the mother many details remain unclear. In Ekaterinburg Russia a mob attacked Jewish residents requiring troops. ten rioters killed and thirteen wounded. The town council awarded 5,000 roubles and provided shelter for those left homeless.
A rapid roundup of fire losses, arrests, and incidents from cities including Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati and Knasas City. Notable events include warehouse and saloon fires causing multi thousand dollar losses, deaths from yellow fever, train robbery arrests, a deputy sheriff shooting, and quarantine measures in Constantinople.
Lackawanna railroad workers were ordered out at noon with all but station agents quitting. Sloan vows not to yield as tensions rise amid the depot labor action reported from Lackawanna on August 6.
Special Dispatch to the Evening Observer reports August coverage of Davitt's ovation in County Clare where he asserts the government is too weak to protect one of the silent institutions.
Taking the Europosne Atexaxpaia on August 26, seven Europe ana died yesterday and over a hundred soldiers have died of the cholera amid ongoing hostilities and disease at the front.
A brief weather bulletin notes northwest winds over Lower Lakes, with fair conditions expected. No significant changes in signals from Oustavarion 3 observed.
Summary of diverse items: Belt Line Railroad workers strike for 1.75 dollars and ten hours. Postmaster General approves four cent stamp design featuring Andrew Johnson. Tobacco tax rebates eyed at 33 million, with 2.5 million likely after all districts report. West Point cadet hazing dismissal upheld. other guilty parties may be dismissed. Andrew Smith, longtime Executive Mansion door keeper, died by suicide after job loss. Folger limits Treasury leave to thirty days per year for voting and requires pay deduction for time off. Immigration commission reports bogus addresses claimed by pauper emigrants. affidavits show return to Ireland not supported. Ironmaking notes: one ton pig iron requires nineteen to twenty tons air with coke or anthracite, or eighteen tons with charcoal. ore contains 33 percent iron.
A famed long distance rider known as the Little Michigan Girl plans a ten mile race at 11 this morning near Erie Pa driving park, following a serious injury from a horse throw last Thursday. The piece also mentions crops, a Niagara whirlpool attempt, oil cable dreams, a Pittsburg canoe voyage, and a North East bull fight with Schultz surviving a bull attack.
Aug 3 4 and 5 brought happy days at Cassadaga camp led by O P Kellogg and Mrs R Sheppard Lillie. A large crowd filled the pavilion and amphitheater as Damon’s band played and Lillie spoke. C P Kellogg and C B Watkins gave talks, Pettit family provided music, Edwards Hotel registry showed attendees from many states, and a Sunday dance and surprise visit by Thomas Skidmore were noted.
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