The Buffalo Races Boosted by St. Julian 1-2 Heat
An Associated Press note reports Buffalo races with St. Julian finishing first and second in a notable heat. The brief highlights a dramatic section titled A Chapter of Crimes and Casualties.
10 Aug 1883
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1883
Page
1
An Associated Press note reports Buffalo races with St. Julian finishing first and second in a notable heat. The brief highlights a dramatic section titled A Chapter of Crimes and Casualties.
The American Forestry Congress assembled with President George B. Loring delivering the annual address. He cited increasing forest acreages in Ohio Maine New York and other states and urged forest protection laws and better care of timber resources. Loring urged presidents for a meeting in Washington and reelected himself and Dr Hicks to key committees. A motion called on assessing the impact of Mississippi River damming on forests.
Yesterday at Buffalo Deriving Park the sport included trotting and pacing with a large attendance estimated between 6,000 and 19,000. Despite no stake races or French pool bets, the day drew steady excitement and many spectators enjoyed warm weather and well filled stands along the quarter stretch.
Buffalo Driving Park held a pacing event with a special purse of 5000 dollars divided among entrants Orrin Hickox St Julien Yoho Turner Ed Thorne James Pettit Trinket Fanny Witherspoon and others. First heat 2.19, second 2.18, third 3.2 percent, fourth 2.13.entries include Westmont and Bedford Sr. g. ie ya 434 in. times listed as 3.174 3.18 2.174 2.194.
Five workers were counting stock when a rack supporting steel collapsed at Hassey Howe & Co. causing Charles Oshman to be buried and killed instantly while Robert Ghernity died soon after. Three others were lightly injured as the rack failed in the workhouse during the stock take.
In the August 9 proceedings the defense argued there was no evidence to support the charges against Deday and that even if true he was merely a dupe. The imprisoned conspirators were found guilty and sentenced to life-long penal servitude.
The reunion of survivors of the battle of Wilson's Creek commenced today. Several thousand are present, including Union veterans and Confederates from Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, and Louisiana. A splendid tune and a cordial feeling prevail.
The article notes a four cent postage stamp featuring Andrew Jackson, a court martial finding Lieut Col ilges guilty of duplicating pay and his dismissal recommended. It mentions a Treasury circular urging collectors to report foot and mouth disease, possible censure of Hill, and a court martial for Chaplain Mesplie for desertion and pay duplication. Secretary Lincoln moves to end pay duplication warnings. Smuggling of Chinese across the border and enforcement difficulties are reported, along with a Tacoma telegram about two men captured and a sloop seizure. Baltimore also reports Walter Sumwalt found dead in bed by gag suffocation.
Readers recount a Fredonia outing to Point Fred, with Miss Nene Lake and Miss Gertie Ball mentioned among locals. The trip includes a Nickel Plate ride, arrivals of Dr. Corey and Miss Julia Corey, Chautauqua programming, and speakers Sidney Dean, Mr Randolf, Mr Pierce, and Mr Smith. The day features a noon picnic, amphitheatre readings, and evening music directed by Prof. Sherwin.
The passage notes speeches that drew round after round of applause and fire works displays at 9 30 featuring strange shapes like Digg elephants and serpents while attendees such as Mr and Mrs Burt Mr Cotrell Mrs DreShaw Miss Barker and Miss Rockwood are mentioned along with travel from Dunkirk and a tired conclusion about the day
Summer spell brightens Camp Cassadaga with orderly scenes and music. Lyman C. Howe closes a three day engagement to the association’s profit. A large Ghia delegation arrives, escorted by Damon's band. Mrs. Miller of Leroy enjoys the cottage, while attendees remark on church gate access and a boastful display. Deacon Hank Smith from Dunkirk admires camp life and the pageant atmosphere. The note recalls cerebral and nerve topics debated, a near finished collage, and lists several attendees from Ohio towns as Damon's band fills the grove with music.
A jamestown school meeting rejected spending 34,500 for heating in new wings of Leachgol builds Bee. A Hornelis vill eloped youth returned and took away a sister. A Corry woman, who left her child at the Pail Factory yard, fled to a distant clime. The Swedish Lutheran church marks Luther’s 400th birthday on November 10, with an Augustana synod meeting in Jamestown to decide on the proposed orphanage location. A Carrollton man, examined by US Commissioner Hazel tine for liquor sales on the Indian reservation, admitted the act but claimed village rights and posted bail for Buffalo court. The Warren gang failed to push market below 491,05 despite efforts led by Vandergrift and Capt. Mike Murphy.
Special dispatch reports a violent incident in Willian Beaver's butcher shop as E. L. Rice, described as a fairness maker, lunged at the proprietor with a harness knife. Lawyer F. H. Clareh restrained Rice, while Mrs. Tice, attempting to intervene, was stabbed three times in the arm.
A Special Dispatch to the Evening Observer reports that the strike leaders are divided about continuing the walkout. The executive committee at striker headquarters says they are satisfied with current conditions. Three Western Union workers returned to work and several applicants were rejected.
Ostrander the murderer was hanged at 10 36 today for the 1880 murder of his brother near West Camden. On the scaffold he refused prayer, a prayer was offered, and Ostrander spoke ramblingly claiming innocence and alleging an unfair trial while denouncing the crowd.
Thomas Corin, about fourteen, living near Hanover Center, disappeared while visiting enemy mills to have wheat ground. During dinner at the mill, he threw something into the pond and did not reappear. His body was recovered from the water after a search.
Special dispatch notes Keene denying Republican affiliation and Seligman stating he knows nothing about the Gruffied finances in an Aug. 10 New York report.
At Wilton Junction twelve miles away a grave illness spreads through the crowd. Officials report hundreds affected with a cholera infantum like fever, many children dead yesterday and several adults critically ill including a well known physician. No new deaths today as the illness is described as malignant dysentery when it hits adults.
A series of fires causes extensive damage in multiple locales. Gilmour’s steam sawing plant burns, Meridae suffers about 159000 dollars in property loss, and Danville Virginia sees Gerst’s cotton mill and tobacco warehouses, among others, lose 150000 dollars. Moses Whipple, a veteran race horse driver, reportedly falls in an epileptic fit near West Troy. In Dublin, 100 paupers petition for passage funds to Canada or the United States, citing inability to work at home.
Probabilitirzs signal station near Washington reports lower lakes forecast with partly cloudy conditions. Night shows local rains and steady temperature as a stationary trend persists.
Grain markets show steady prices with corn meal and oatmeal in fair demand. Wheat futures mixed with No 2 red at 1 1, August 1 13, October 1 10. Corn bids steady around 55 cents, oats firm on No 2 white. Hog prices weak, pork unsettled, whisky steady at 1 3. Futures and cash prices listed for multiple months and grades.
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