Evening Observer circulation dominance and publication notes
The Evening Observer claims higher circulation in Dunkirk than other city papers excluding the Farmer and Erver Publishing Company. It notes telegraphic news is delayed and emphasizes wire service cooperation, with policies on advertising copy, authorial attribution, and subscription stoppages handled via Harry Martin or the office.
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Osservlk
Dunkirk
Farmer and Erver Publissing Company
Telegraphic
Tugfate Pheapdathia
Onsiiy Bie
Associated Press
Olspaicnes
Carr Favorited for New York Governor Nomination
Gen Joseph B Carr emerges as the preferred Republican nominee for New York governor with broad support in his district and among Irish Americans led by James G Blaine. Carr, a veteran Irish American and former Secretary of State, is praised for integrity military service and party loyalty. The Allegany County Republican endorses him as the best choice. The report also notes merchants in New York urging Congress to pass the Lowell bankruptcy bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Carr
Gen Carr
Carr
Gen. Carr
Francis Ernan
Joan Kelly
Wm Purcell
James G. Blaine
Allegany County
Standolph Register
New York
Albany
New York State
Issac H. Maynard
Grover Cleveland
Charles Folger
General Cart
Republican Party
Merchants of
Congress
Lowell
Mexican reciprocity treaty attracts early house attention
The fragment notes the Mexican reciprocity treaty drawing early focus in the House. It also mentions election results, Prohibition gains, and various international and domestic items from the era, including Cleveland’s Buffalo lodging plans and cholera developments in Europe.
Turbulent politics and wage cuts ripple across the nation
A political column notes reform tensions around President-elect Cleveland, warning of displacements and party loyalties. It highlights possible clashes with Hendricks and a wary South while urging prayers for lives spared. The rest of the piece lists numerous factory and railroad wage cuts and layoffs across multiple states and firms.
Sheridan Community Socials and Skating Notes
A social gathering at D. A. Herrick’s residence featured dancing games and a bounteous supper. An upcoming event at Wm Smith’s on December 17 invited all to attend. Walter Terrell opened a roller rink at the Centre. Notable guests included Mr. Frank Stannard and wife of Castile, N Y, and Misses Hattie Hall Eunice Herrick Nellie Lugsett Chase Dax. Skating on Scott’s Creek was noted as fine.
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D. A. Herrick
Wm Smith
Walter Terrell
Neil Robinsor
Frank Stannard
Castile
N. Y
Hattie Hall
Eunice Herrick
Nellie Lugsett
Dunkirk
Chase Dax
Forestville
Scott's Creek
The Phelps Assignment Hearing Clears Accounts
A hearing before the County Court reviewed the Phelps assignment with Mr. Patterson delivering satisfactory accounts to the Court and creditors. Some creditors urged that part of the funds be reserved to hire an expert to examine the books, an order directing $60 to be kept for that purpose and the rest paid to proven creditors. The dividend is about 3614 per cent and payable immediately.
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Phelps
Patterson
Westfield Republican
Bear Hunt Fatality Stirs Pennsylvania Towns
In Allegany County hunters from Friendship Belmont Scio Knight's Creek and nearby areas pursued a large bear along East Hill after chases through Fiendship. The bear was shot Sunday and died. multiple locals are named in the kill. Also Erie directors report extreme destitution on the city outskirts where Widow Cronin and her daughter Kate faced cold hunger with a newborn left to die beside them.
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Pennsylvania
Grand Old Allegany
Bruin
East Hill
Friendship
Belmont
Scio
Knight's Creek
Richburg
Goon
Erie
Cronin
Kete
Kate
Wea
Late News Highlights From Early 1900s Ledger
A jumble of notices from Lavsasta to New York reports 270,000 in assets and 125,000 in liabilities for George and Schaum, a Lavsasta furniture dealer. Henry Gomes faces piracy convictions in New York. a $125,000 bond is noted. A bond issue discussion surrounds Central Railroad stock and a possible sale at auction to satisfy a judgment. Joytal S Coleste, an oil broker in New York, is fatally injured by a collapsing elevator at No 40 Broadway. The Shoe and Leather Insurance Company of Boston votes to reinsure with Phenix and Niagara and wind up affairs, with expected 90-95 cents on the dollar. New York City must raise about 8,000,000 by January 1 to honor public works contracts, else debt limits. A Garfield statue commission is named for the National Gallery in Washington, with Niehaus sculptor at Rome. Arm Strong oil shipment slows to six thousand barrels a day, then halts. Two 12-year-old burglars are arrested in Worcesspr Massachusetts, with plans tied to winter shelter and a proposed campaign against the Indians.
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George & Schaum
Lavsasta
Uilanes
Slenry Gomes
New York
Ronvietel
Dutia Qiker
Digitveen Yars al Ltd
Anbar
Bioadway
Uternoon
Shoe and Leather Insurance Company
Boston
Phenix
Brooklyn
Niagara
New York City
Grand Army Fair Opens in Cincinnati to Raise Memorial Funds
The Grand Army of the Republic fair and festival opened last evening at the Misie Tali and will run through November 13 to raise funds for a permanent memorial. Ex President Hares attended the opening exercises among the prominent participants.
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Cincinnati
Grand Army
E Republic Fai
Misie Tali
Republic V
Antony
Hares
War of 1812 Pensioner Passes in Worcester at Ninety
Worcester, December 5. William Williams, a native of the city and a veteran of the war of 1812, died here Wednesday night at age ninety. He was the second to last survivor in the city among the war era pensioners.
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Groucester
Mass
Wm Wiliams
Ile
Fragmented 19th century news items on crime and disasters
A compact collage reports various incidents including fraud in Jackson Township, a death from heart disease in Troy, a prominent factory owner found dead in a cemetery, a violent street explosion aftermath, a sewer accident injuring pedestrians, a road railing negligence suit in Rockville, a murder trial verdict in Kisastor, and a medical advertisement touting Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure and strengthener.
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Troy
N. J
George Scott
Oakwood Cemetery
Market Summary From New York December Markets
Markets show mixed activity with flour and grain futures steady in New York and Chicago early December. Reports cite cash wheat, corn, oats values across regions, with notable listings for Monterrey, Ohio, and Minnesota grades and several sales figures in the 2.00 to 6.00 range, plus livestock and pork values in Cincinnati and Philadelphia markets.
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Cincinnati
Wiest
SueTt
BuoLk Meors
Wuetr
Tbise
Sielid
Nickel Plate trains offer safe speedy travel limited by notice
The Nickel Plate passenger equipment showcases the latest appliances for safe speedy comfortable travel. Trains arrive from Union Depot and Buffalo depot with through tickets to all principal offices. For information contact Lewis William or the Cleveland agent.
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Wall View
Chi
Union
Yau Buren Street
N.Y
L. E.& Wiy
Buffalo
Lewis William
Gen
Cleveland
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