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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1882
Page
1
Advertisements list offerings from Mandsome and valuable books to furniture by Matteson Co. and cigars by Rogan. Promotions for piano and organ sales, a photo question about Geo Isham, sale of harness, multiple properties for sale, barber price hike, and a note on shorter winter daylight with eyeglasses from Flequembourg.
Special Dispatch to the Evening Observer from Pirrspore Pa December 20 Several citizens move to prosecute a vast claim tied to Washington property that hosts the Capitol and President’s House plus land around Georgetown Bladensburg and Washington County Pennsylvania Also a large treasure in England bank The claimants are descendants of colonial official Bladenmore the late May or Bladenmore of this line
Special Dispatch 2 the Evening Observer reports from Buren Pa on December 20 that E Butler a coal miner from Butler was found frozen to death two miles from town on the roadside. He appears exhausted and perished before awakening leaving a destitute family.
Boxe City Minn December 20 last night Beattie Londell and Frederice Peterson with neighbor Andrew Johnson started to cross the river on the ice It is feared they broke through and were drowned as none has been seen or heard of since
Special dispatch reports a morning blaze in Pempaone Ont that destroyed a hotel and adjacent buildings. Estimated loss reaches 100000 in insured value. Guests suffered shock but escaped with minor injuries and none seriously hurt.
In Kanevs Dec 20 a wooden farmhouse near John Clark’s farm was consumed by flames in the morning. Three young children, barely awake, perished as the Mawes enveloped the building. Parents tried to save them and suffered severe burns.
Special Dispatch to the Evening Observer from Scranton Pennsylvania reports a mine explosion at Moon Highlands killing Lewis Marah last Saturday. On Monday his brother Lafayette and twelve other brothers arrived to arrange the funeral. That night a train failed to stop as planned and two brothers jumped off. Lafayette fell against an obstruction and was killed.
A schooner arrives at Moorehead City with a woman described as aristocratic and haughty, two children, and three men. The woman, a Azores Islands resident accused of poisoning her husband and condemned to death, escaped guard custody. She is said to have supporters among the sailors and captain, and may settle locally with her brother and relatives.
City bank, the third largest in Rochester, suspends operations amid a rumored cash shortfall tied to president Charles E. Upton. Officials indicate a deficit near a half million dollars from unlawful use of $350,000 for risky oil and stock plays. Deposits total about $506,000. paper on hand around $800,000. further details pending.
Wire workers at the mills in Jounstown Pennsylvania quit work today over a wage reduction. The old scale is expected to be readopted as negotiations continue, with workers remaining firm to press for better pay.
Foreign Affairs dispatch reports Michael Flinn, last of three suspects in Es quire Huddy murder, given a 10 day sentence to be hanged July 17. Crowd greeted the announcement with secrecy. In St Johns, schooner Jackson's Cave driven ashore by hurricane. seven sailors perish.
Special Dispatch reports the defalcation of ex City Treasurer Browne amounting to over $80,000. Browne died by his own hand last May. Bondsmen may be partly relieved by a city council act.
Anthony Comstock in Brooklyn won a 10000 libel verdict against William Wilson the electrical clothing man. US Consul W L Callan of Truxpan died of tongue cancer. J M Pike Co tea merchants of New York assigned liabilities 150000 assets unknown. James McKeoney of Baker McKenney New York signed liabilities 97000 assets 34000. Ancient Order of Hibernians sent 2000 to Parnell for Ireland relief. Illicit distilleries seized in Atlanta district 10000 gallons of beer wine whiskey and 6 distillers arrested in Pickens county. Postmaster Durr of Mahomet shot and robbed. North Chicago rolling mill closed due to coke shortage. restart planned January. Seventeen union glass-blowers arrested in Baltimore for conspiracy to intimidate non-union workers. Concord New Hampshire earthquake at 624 PM. buildings shaken. Grave-robbing fears loom in Greeneboro. armed locals confront body-snatchers. Val Wagner shot his brother-in-law Dan Sheehan in Mount Gilead. Wagner arrested.
Reports describe an evening explosion at a firearms facility in Lovell’s area followed by a blaze inflicting about 100000 dollars in losses. Several workers, including Warren Lovell and Watchwan Penny, suffered severe burns as fears of explosives proved unfounded. The same batch of items covers rail accidents, financial talks, farm institutes, hunting feats, and court verdicts, all reflecting a busy period with multiple named places like Pittsburg Franklin Titusville Forest County and notable individuals such as John Readdon and Miss Maggie Huddleson.
A brief forecast notes rain or snow in the middle states and lower lakes on Thursday. Northeast to southeast winds, a falling barometer, and a light rise in temperature expected tomorrow.
A mixed pricing notice lists bulk rates for lime, Portland cement, plaster, hair lime and cement products, and building materials such as brick, fire clay, hemlock, red cedar, chestnut, and boards. It includes Dairy Mariet and Little Falla Dairy prices for cheese butter and produce items with contemporary daily sale notes.
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