22 Dec 1883
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1883
Page
1
By telegraph the piece reports on the regulation of interstate commerce, the Clayton-Bulwer treaty debate, and nominations within the Foreign Affairs and Commerce committees. It notes executive letters, committee appointments, and discussions over oil refining and tanker regulation, with details on railways and transportation regulation. A separate note describes a mysterious mining death near Georgetown and a coroner's inquest.
Louisiana Democrats convened in December nominating Governor McEnery on the first ballot and naming Clay Noblock for Lieutenant Governor. Other officers selected include Major E A Burke as State Treasurer, Cunning ham for Attorney General, Queenrulraye for Secretary of State, and O B Steele for Auditor. The convention debated resolutions proposing constitutional reforms and moral issues, while referencing the public schools and taxation.
Five of the dynamiters on trial in Glamorganshire were convicted of all charges and sentenced to life imprisonment. The remaining five were found guilty of certain counts and sentenced to seven years. Reports mention political unrest and international commentary about the pope and the Austrian emperor, with brief notes on other worldwide events and a separate legal case in Washington involving Samuel Ruth.
The Supreme Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in session at the Ginna Pacific Hotel concluded two days of talks. They settled questions from foreign branches, noting that the United States lodge, Manchester Unity, differs in many ritual details. The committee, led by Grand Sire Eric J. Leach, recommended limits on liberty and affirmed the US lodge as superior to Manchester Unity with about 510,000 members versus 500,000 abroad. The five-member panel returned home.
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