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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1884

Page

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Remains of Greely expedition heroes arrive for burial

The remains of several Greely expedition members pass through cities for funerals with military honors. Lt Kingsting bury, Sgt. Dalston, and Sgt W H Cross are among those honored, with processions, church services, and graveside salutes described across Rocurs Ten and Washington regions.

Halston Elstingbury Crom VegNoux Dalston Greely Howard Vance Cadets Joe Hooker Rocurs Ten Court House Kistingbury E Bristol Calvary Church Mount Hope Wasneveton W. H. Cross Congressional Order of Knights of Pythias Washington Signal Service Corps Vernox D. C. Ralston New Yous Roderick Schneider Charles B. Leary Lancock Cypress Hill Cemetery Long Island Annapolis Lockwood St. Anne’s Church

Mexico Averted Uprising After Executions In Several States

From Cirr of Mexico August 10. An attempt to stir public anger over recent executions in Jalisco Michoacan and Yucatan failed. Outlaws were killed when captured and some leaders were shot after transfer. The government faces poor finances and slow progress on projects while railway work proceeds and leaders await clearer development before new funds flow.

Cirr Mexico Jalisco Michoacan Yucatan Andy Olline Domingo Juarez Vascuez Jiminez San Juan de Altoa Campeachy Vasquez Yaxcaba Perez Twenty-second Infantry Justin Monitor Republican Repor Ilitte Guadelajao Lagos Tulpea Varanjo

Widespread East Coast Earthquake Hits Cities

A major earthquake shook New York and nearby states on August 1 and 10, rattling chimneys and windows, prompting panic in tenements and hotels. Reports from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland and beyond describe tremors lasting seconds, low thunderlike rumbles, and scattered damage while crowds gathered outdoors in fear.

Boston Earthquake Shocks Reported on August 1 and 10

A Boston earthquake was felt around 2:05 PM with chandeliers rocking furniture rattling and a rumbling sound lasting ten seconds. Several individuals reported a later feeble replay about 30 seconds later and a second minor tremor occurred in the afternoon.

Washington Street Adnapolis Boston Wasninotes

Destructive wall collapse in Kentucky towns kills and traps several

At Cattlettsburg Patton Brothers and nearby stores suffered extensive losses totaling about 76000 with 44000 insured. Fire from Patton warehouse spread to five brick buildings. Several rescue efforts failed as additional walls collapsed burying N P Andrews and James McKenzie. two rescued, others presumed dead. In a separate note, Kimble Coal and Iron Company at Rid dlesburg Va. announces failure with liabilities near 700000 and plant value similar, assets likely insufficient for sheriff sale.

Cattlettaburg Phi God Milier John Graham David Kinser James Bie Kenzie Sam Kelly Jonh Berger Charles Haler Patton Brothers Wellman & Prichard D. H. Carpenter C. A. Wellman Anson, Gabel & Prichard Patton Bros Cattlettsburg Huntington W. Va Andrews N. P. Andrews Charles Sheritt James McKenzie David Kinner, Jr Beproro Kimble Coal and Iron Company Riddlesburg

Epidemic fever grips San Carlos Panama area

The Strana Heravl reports a malignant fever epidemic at San Carlos, thirty eight miles from Panama, with nine deaths in 24 to 33 hours and mass panics among inhabitants. It is blamed on malarial poisoning as heat intensifies and daily funerals rise. In other news, the August 9 funeral of Joho M Griffin draws notable attendees. coal producers in Crattanccoa plan a mutual protection group. a Buffalo man reportedly died after Niagara Falls plunge. brigands threaten Northwest state farms with thefts. Cincinnati Union defeat St Louis 7-4. large fire in Se Confin struck western Iowa business district. a New Orleans steam yacht spurred by a racing contest.

New Yor New York Mott and Crosby Police Central Mulberry Street Brooklyn Bridge Division Street Orchard Hester Essex Streets New Canaas Conn Crocker Bripeercer Stratford Jorsatonie Danbury Falls Norwalk Westport Fairfield Strawwrorp Rosneston N. J Sanaroes Philadelphia Haunenurs Brooxius Brooklyn Greenpoint Newton Creek Rockville Wretuinatke Charles A Reed Orkan Grove Panama Strana Heravl San Carlos

Washington Monument Completion and Interior Dept Decision

Inquiries at the Postoffice Department reveal payroll tampering at Brooklyn Office with Morton in charge. discrepancies around 400 pounds. Also, Navy cholera precautions tighten in New York, while the Washington Monument progress reaches 500 feet with top cap soon to follow. Interior Department denies Carrick survey of Arsenal Island despite new affidavits, citing public-interest and ongoing improvements.

Wasmaron Postoffice Department Morton Brooklyn Brooklyn Postoffice Gil Fue Europe Star New York Secretary of the Treasury Marine Loopital Service Washington Monument Interior Department Robert Carrick Decisio Arsenal Istan St. Louis United States Arsenal Island

Denial by Hudson on Mari Halpin disappearance

Arpany N Y August 10 Mr William C Hudson former Brooklyn Eagle now Railroad Commissioners secretary sent to the New York Star a denial that he is connected with the alleged disappearance of Mari Halpin from New Rochelle He states he has no knowledge of her disappearance and knows the woman no better than any reader of the public press

Arpany N. Y William C. Hudson Brooklyn Eagle Board of Railroad Commissioners New York Star Mari Halpin New Rochelle Publi Preas

Severe frost damages crops across Northern Michigan

Reports from multiple Michigan points indicate a general frost episode with August 1 front impact. East Tawas gardens suffered heavy losses while overall state crops show notable damage to horticulture and field crops. An explosion in St. Louis killed two workers and injured one during threshing operations.

Detroit Mich Michigan East Tawas

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