15 Aug 1883
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1883
Page
1
Consolidation of the United and Tidewater Pipe Line reported with terms noting location at Conneaut Lake. Officials indicate strategic alignment to streamline operations and asset integration across regional networks.
Aug 14 The water was too rough for rowing today at Wieksins. By ten at night wind dropped and a calm lake is anticipated for tomorrow. Races move to morning start at 7 o'clock and afternoon events follow. Hanlan Courtney Griffin and Sharlow were seen. crowd roars but pool rooms quiet as sportsmen scarce.
Corry Pa August 14 Company A national guard unit at Conneaut Lake camp faced absences. Five men escorted to camp under guard. Weeks attempted escape drawing a bayonet, was disarmed, slipped down stairs, and fled into darkness after a second fall in the stairwell. The trouble stemmed from Weeks wanting to stay in his room overnight.
Brvrono Pa August 14 Balktown No 6 opened after market close with light show at three feet sand but deeper drilling improved flow. It produced 24 barrels first hour and 104 in two hours. McCalmont Oil No 3 yielded 52 barrels first hour from second sand. A rumor claims United and Tidewater Pipe Lines may be consolidated, but no reliable source supports it.
Cinage August 14 Federal authorities seized dresses and other wearing apparel from Mrs L N Parish on grounds they were imported to evade the customs laws. She reportedly made twenty trips to buy second hand dresses from the nobility and pass trunks as personal items. A warrant for perjury has been issued.
John Anderson a 33 year old Swede died after falling from the third story of the opera house under construction in Warnes Pa He was carrying a hod full of brick when the accident occurred yesterday and passed away about seven o clock last evening He leaves a wife and two children.
Despatch reports three men found dead in a railroad camp near Cumberland Falls Tennessee were murdered. Charles Slagel, asleep with James and John O'Dair and Claiborne, woke, killed them with an ax, robbed them of $60, and fled. Slagel captured today. fear of lynching at Lake City. Gen Grosvenor of Ohio serenaded by 6th Regiment Band and spoke against a Mormon mob riot thwarted by officers.
The State Department notes Spain grants equality to foreign blacks landing in Cuba. Roumania allows American origin petroleum transshipped to English ports duty free. Ex-Collector Buell’s accounts balanced, over $1,250. Creek Nation amnesty, Light Horse reforms, and a cutter for Creek relations are discussed. World Peace talks push for disarmament and an international arbitration court ahead of Columbus anniversary celebrations. President to urge Congress in next message.
Friday schedule lists early lecture by Dr Alex Martin on education amid philosophical themes. A.G. Haygood of Georgia delivers a war and negro report. Rev. R. B. Hull of New York speaks on America's indebtedness to Holland. A grand concert by the choir follows and the second commencement day of the C. L. SC. prepairs to close the event.
A Salem Street cat, a female adopted by a respectable family, is accused of kitten theft. The feline abducted a newborn, killed the litter, and forced nursing of a rescued kitten, ending with the drowned infant. The tale mirrors famous abductors and sparks debate on animal misdeeds in the Lowell Citizen report.
James Coates was arrested Saturday in James Town on forgery charges. The complaint was filed by Mr. Carrell of Crawford County Pennsylvania. He allegedly sold tights to fund a patent fence without authorization. The examination was adjourned to August 5 and the prisoner was released on bail.
Local notes from Fredonia and Ava describe ill residents, visits, social events and telegraph of temperance meetings. Attendees include Mrs. Cassety and Mrs. Maynard hosting informal teas, Edt How. card recovery, Mrs. Gage visiting from Rochester, and Frank Wheeler’s new home optimism. Reports mention street improvements, camping at Little Sodus Bay, and spiritual medium C. E. Watkins amid camp meetings.
The Cassadaga gathering drew crowds from Warren Ohio Cleveland and Alliance Buffalo and Erie with Edwards Hotel at capacity. Speakers Mr Baxter and Mrs J S Lillig delivered strong addresses praising Mrs Clara Watson of Fames town New York for her discourse on Life and Death. The event kept order and good feeling as thousands attended across Sunday and Saturday mornings.
The new postal notes will be issued from all money order offices on September 3. They cover small sums under four dollars and come in books of 250 or 500 notes. Each note includes linen bank note paper, watermarks, and intricate designs to deter counterfeiting. Contractors are Homer Lee Bank Note Co of New York with 900 workers, and shipments to 3,000 offices begin. A stray line mentions Bralford tunitrators and Ahottand bricks sale near Jamestown.
Watkins dispatch notes the Ross first, Lee second, Courtney third, Griffin fourth, and Plaisted fifth in the first heat. Courtney complains Lee fouled him, but the protest isn t sustained, eliminating him from the final heat. Hartwell of Boston wins the junior single scull. Hanlon wins the second heat with Heamer second and Telmer third. final race set for 4 PM.
Reports say Mackey the California millionaire will be elected president of a postal telegraph company and that $1,000,000 has been raised to extend their lines with Mackey contributing largely.
Special Dispatch reports from Faeview New Jersey that Mrs Joan Barr of Philadelphia and her two children were aboard a boat that capsized yesterday. All were rescued except Willie Barr aged twelve who remains missing as rescue efforts continue.
A special dispatch reports twelve men killed in a mine when the cord rope of a mine car snapped during operation. The incident occurred in Riv Born on August 15 as rescue efforts began and investigators prepared to review the accident.
Special Dispatch to the Evening Observer reports Judge Jere Black underwent a surgical operation in Youn Pennsylvania on August 15. His physicians say the illness is not alarming and he is reported in stable condition.
A Belgravia note discusses monkeys and speech, noting their curiosity and philosophical gravity. It cites an Abhohabad Club incident where a monkey called a cobra’s approach and allegedly spoke a human name, questioning whether monkeys fear work and prefer play.
Grain markets show quiet flour and steady wheat with No 1 hard Duluth around 1.24. Corn dull at 14.95 cents while oats sell slowly. Hogs weak around 5.60 to 5.75, whisky steady, and pork unsettled. Thickston suffers poor night with uncertain recovery. Detroit prices list No 1 white and white/red wheat, flour and corn steady, oats strong.
Capt Rhodes failed to appear at the Falls yesterday and was not located by late afternoon. Ww Stebbins of Ripley reports a field of corn around nine acres tall with stalks reaching several feet. The Cleveland almshouse holds the latest tale of Jonathan C Bowles who died there at 75, once wealthy from a hotel site and later rich in stock certificates. He reportedly feared the poorhouse and left a marked Will Carleton poem and small sums in possession. Peteraburc crops suffer from dry spells with no rain for six weeks, and the car market notes a burning car. next year’s crop looks well short.
Trade and commerce items are reported as curated by telegraph every evening. Market summaries include price moves in staples and industrials, with emphasis on demand shifts, production estimates, and notable exchange activity for investors and merchants.
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