07 Aug 1884
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1884
Page
1
Fritz Necker of Morthoaat Pa suffered severe catarrh and throat ulcers after battles with illness. Despite care from several eminent physicians in West Pennsylvania relief eluded him. Get a sample before they are gone.
The story reports renewed conference among Iowa trunk lines Union Pacific and southwestern system roads in Chicago. Debates target tripartite dissolution and shifting control after Northwestern absorb Blair system. Officials foresee possible dissolution if unanimity arises and note potential rebuild of western road structure pre tripartite. Also mentions special arbitrators Adams Redde Gault meeting on Eastern Track Line pool reapportionment.
Reports from Topeka and Missouri describe Texas fever appearing among Ellis County cattle, prompting governors to order quarantines and veterinary probes. Brookville and Ellis report dozens sick or dead, with enforcement measures tightening supplies and shipping rules statewide.
Arch Street residence scene ends with Benjamin Moore shot in the left side through both lungs. Alexander Merriman, a photographer and husband, fled to the mayor after the incident. Moore, a widower, is gravely wounded. Merriman surrendered and gave no statement. Coma referenced in the World’s Exposition note.
A Senate special committee on ship building and steel interests, led by Hawley and colleagues, will inspect shipyards and proceed across the country, aiming to report at the next Congress session. W. J. McGee pursues a comprehensive geological map, expected this fall with high accuracy and ready for binding to the fifth annual geologic report.
August 7 1896 two men burned in benzine explosion at Charles Fauke dyeing works on Forty sixth street. Five story building and stable damaged, beer saloon demolished, losses around 220000. Lindenberg feared dead.
Government steamer Newfield rescued 290 aboard from the Amsterdam wrecked fifteen miles off Sable Island after foggy seas. Captain Lucas remained ashore while third mate and several passengers survived. Lifeboats saved some, others drowned. island residents supplied scant aid as relief arrived. Names include Constanting Ludwig and Dix among cabin and steerage passengers.
At St Nicholas Catholic Church in this city twenty young ladies including two from Germany received the white veil in a solemn service led by Rev Father Nagic in the absence of Rev Bishop O'Hara. Minnesota contributed four novices, Pennsylvania New York and Missouri one each. Eighteen others received the Mack veil and vows, eight from Germany, the rest from Pennsylvania and Minnesota. Several New York clergy aided local clergy.
London reports from Madagascar on July 25 describe French forces under General Willoughby at Tarafatte with ten thousand Hovas, fortifications and torpedo pits. mobilization to Amboat inland. troops moved from Tonguin to Majunga toward the capital. Other notes cover quarantine in Foo Chow, revolvers found in Hart Street, and mixed international health and political news across Europe and Asia with multiple country updates.
Early yesterday a fire was found in a Capitol closet beside the clerk's office near the house side. It burned for about half an hour before control was gained with minimal damage. The blaze likely started unseen due to a fireproof wall shielding the library area. origin remains unknown.
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