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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1883
Page
2
The Dunkirk Observer voices concern about a persistent council member labeled as defiant to statutes and decency. It accuses the individual of subterfuge, supplying city needs, and obstructing orderly business. The piece notes tension with Mayor pro tem Hey and cites comparisons to national legislative practices.
A curious mix of society items and theater notes from Jamestown. Norman J. Muck of Batkalo has sold SUEnEathetic tea Sunday Leader to JIL Monroe, with Miss Clara Loria Kennogg returning from Europe for a farewell tour. Lowrey of Jamestown travels to Saratoga to discuss state Democratic convention pricing, while Captain Rhodes faces skepticism over a Niagara River plunge. The Batavia Republican Advocate sale by G. G. Fairman and J. Lewis Whittel is announced for September 10.
A vivid sketch of a transient newsboy known as the Traveling Type-Letterole. He travels from paper to paper, living hard with inkstained clothes and worn shoes, yet possessing vast knowledge of newspapers, editors, and current events. He seeks breakfast and work, then moves on toward an uncertain future, possibly ending in neglect or death. The reporter notes his long journey from boyhood labor to the road.
Tuesday night after Ab Yur a Chinwunat was executed at Missoula Montana for the murder of another Chinaman An association for the construction of under mined telegraphs and telephones formed at Allany News Dr Abramus a prominent physician and ex Confederate surgeon was shot near Manse fon A Pox seated In Syracuse the Cheningo Wiley Tovbraal was sed fer West Shore Railway Coney Montreal search for rising homes late Tuilin wer Uere League scores Cleveland 2 Chicago 92 Providenes 3 Whikalelphia 35 Petrols New York 18 Boston 10 Maven ex Treasurer of Jetlaiand Raub wats fed last night and changed with over issue of 4717 shares for preferred stock of Ruthand railroad BOC Brows a pollediman of Sandusky Ohio died from lack jaw result of a waned received In the deft hand on the 17th Two cases of leprosy both Chinamen pre bereathy discovered in Nevada County Cranuntssigte instructed Sheriff Basauet Franceo to consult the Chin then Memphis disease yellow fever there dispatch says there were two deaths from fever yesterday No new AUISCS Albert Horton superintendent of Dine well print works stabbed at his residence last week Three gotlins Swedes pushed into yard Horton called to the door by the intruder Americus Pharmaceutical Association will hold its next annual session at Washington of September next The association numbers 1500 the bets and it is expected about GoO will attend this year national Bank
Arrivals and prices across Chicago and Milwaukee report wheat and corn trading lightly with firm bids on some grades. Cattle receipts and shipments remain steady with slow sales for certain classes, while hogs show weak to nominal movement and grain futures edge higher on August rumors.
The Nickel Plate announces new passenger equipment on its New Trunk Line with modern appliances for storage, speed, and comfort. Chicago arrivals from Union Depot will follow a time rule in effect July, with trains operating on Columbus time, which is twenty minutes faster than Chicago, five minutes slower than Cleveland, and sixteen minutes slower than Buffalo time, per nearest agent contact for information.
England courts voice anxiety over the queen’s illness described as kidney related. The ad touts Dr Fenner’s Kidney and Back Ache Cure as a remedy, sharing testimonial-like lines about relief from pain, swelling, and urinary symptoms. It promotes multiple Fenner health products and claims worldwide usage.
A fragmented timetable notice outlines the Braveler's Guide routes between New York, Lake Erie, and Western regions, detailing Pullman services, steamship lines, and connections through Chicago and St Louis. It lists stations, frequency, and arrival times with numerous stops including Dunkirk, Salamanca, Carrollton, Wellsville, Olean, and Hornellsville, noting Sunday exceptions and local adjustments.
Fragmentary timetable notes two Stadford Branch routes Westward and SLOP links. Mentions stops at Lime Stone Kendall and Bradford with arrival times around 1 35 AM and 1 00 PM. Odd characters and Sundays omitted, but indicates weekday operation and station sequence.
Os through tickets to points at the very lowest prices for sale at the depot. Baggage will be checked out on tickets. Price per tie earlier. Agent in New York handles sales and Monday is excluded.
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