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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1882
Page
1
Bewr House and lot on Bayle street between Third and Fourth first door north of J Rathbun's recognize John McCarty corner Lion and Griswold street.
Local notices list varied goods and services at area shops Henry Weiler sells art and dolls on Third Street Matieson Co promotes furnishings hats and costumes Nickle Plate Cigars sold by Rogan at 147 Lion Street Denkirk offers piano value deals Hequemboure five dollar purchase chance at an $800 piano first class piano and organ maker keeps wares at House Block Harry Brooks markets decorated dinner sets wholesale Mave Fee Sook advertises Mr Geo Isham portrait and photography as gift Say Christmas photo gifts Also sale of one horse harness inquiry at office All barber shops to close Sundays from Dec 10 charging 26 cents haircut and 10 cents shave Héguembourg promotes glasses from 4 to four dollars per pair
A succinct telegraphic sweep reports on major continental events from multiple nations. Highlights cover political shifts, economic updates, and notable incidents shaping regional affairs with emphasis on key leaders, capitals, and dates impacting ongoing developments.
Special dispatch reports the Missouri Plan adopted abroad and explains how it operates. The item outlines banking troubles in Rochester and Victor New York, including the collapse of the City Bank and the adjacent bank crisis. It notes the attorney general taking action to dissolve the Rochester bank, and mentions emigration appeals and related financial distress in various cities.
Special dispatch from Broomington Ti reports James Wilson, county treasurer and notable politician, found dead by hanging today. He had just been elected last November and left no known reason for the act. Relatives say he appeared in good spirits, with no evident despondence. The same item notes losses to local merchants including Gilchrist Brothers and Hunt & Wills from recent misfortunes.
A mine cage descending in Austria’s coal shaft broke, trapping twenty workers and causing twenty deaths. The incident occurred during cargo lowering today in the mine near the Austrian capital. Police and rescue teams sealed off the shaft as investigators began work.
A morning blaze in the Mannard Block owned by United States Life Insurance Co gutted the building and its occupants. The Union hotel was also gutted in the fire. Losses are being tallied as investigators assess the damage and causes.
Chaz G. Fairmano Superintendent at the state Dep in Albany approves the by laws of Lae Mutual Fund Accident Association. Officers elected for the ensuing year include Richard Williams President Frances Bo Jackson Vice President Jacob Rhier Treasurer. A fire incident on Center Street involved Mr Roth's property and was halted by a broker before escalation.
Randall Bell and Co of Chicago has failed. Large liabilities reported. Wm C Motre’s Linking House at Victor suspended yesterday, tied to Rochester City bank failure. Sisters of city hospital burned at Big Rapide yesterday. inmates saved. Geo Hardiman arrested at Utica yesterday for shooting H J Warner. pleads not guilty, committed for exam. Warner, a Methodist exhorter, allegedly carried firearms and threatened. Examination of Poucher at Syracuse for forgery concluded. held for trial.
The text reports frauds uncovered in a Massachusetts state prison culminating in the arrest of T. L. Brennen, an ex-convict and junk dealer at Ayer. Waring Bros. of New York are said to be victims of schemes involving convicts and labor contracts, with thousands in fancy hats’ materials stolen and goods smuggled from the prison. Several convicts are implicated.
A historical extract discusses George W Williams the first colored member of the Ohio assembly and his book History of the Negroes in America. It argues the Negro shows resilience amid slavery and coastwise struggles, citing depictions of Africa, the middle passage, and claims of civilizability and Christianization despite degeneration.
The article condemns barbaric practices of wringing fowls and advocates a cleaner method. It argues bleeding in a single decisive cut, with the neck severed to allow blood and waste to drain while warm, to reduce putrefaction and odor. It notes half the blood is waste, suggesting sanitation and prompt processing.
The Evening Observer issue compiles probability forecasts of rain and shifting winds followed by a drop in barometer and colder western weather. It also presents corrected international market data on flour, grains, dairy, produce, and livestock with wholesale and freight prices from multiple dealers.
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