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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1882
Page
1
A mixed run of late 19th or early 20th century classified notices announces books and goods for sale at Henry Weller’s Third Street, cigars by James Rogan on Lion Street, piano chances with five dollar purchases, watchful mentions of first class pianos and organs, dinner sets and toy sets at McCarthy’s wholesale, a one-horse harness for sale, and barber shops closing with price changes. Also Bequembourg’s offers bargain boots and winter footwear.
Special Dispatch to the Evening Observer reports the body of Chauncey W. Huff, missing Union Steamboat Company tabor, found in the canal at Burrage Ohio near Pennsylvania street. An investigation proceeds into his disappearance after leaving a hotel bar intoxicated. Rumors suggest possible foul play or suicide related to temperance despondency.
Muskacex Idaho Territory December 27 reports a bloody clash 16 miles west of Qkmalkee where Uberoses and his band faced 200 scheches partisans under Markarachee. The fight lasted over an hour. Checotes men retreated with multiple dead and many wounded as U.S. regulars moved in. Further particulars unknown. Also Cincinnati December 27 reports Col Crawford shot and killed Paul Lyons in Lewis county Kentucky after a drunken quarrel over a girl. Crawford arrested but escaped court with local sympathy against him.
This morning in a bagnio James Clark, a young sporting man, killed his wife by shooting. Clark hails from a respectable family, while his wife is described as a fast woman of bad reputation.
A sprawling string of brief notices from Dec 27 describes fires in Portland and Fairfield, a fatal chemical plant blast in Somerset, Kentucky, a lamplighter burned in Lexington, a murder mystery in Unetown, and assorted accidents, drownings, and crimes across multiple towns from Syracuse to Troy. The items mention victims, investigators, and local officials, painting a panorama of late December peril and turmoil.
Bareepure, Pa December 27 Special dispatch reports the Western Union Telegraph Co openly defying the constitution and the state. The decision was postponed to January 1 due to the illness of an official. They don't propose to get left. Rochester, N Y December 27 A heavy run on Monroe Bank by depositors continues all day. Most are women and laboring men. Deposits remain strong with over two million dollars withdrawable. The crash is linked to the prior city bank failure and cashier's condition.
Ice production this season is nearly a total failure, with winter far advanced and ice dealers fearing future shortfalls. Thousands of tons are stored yearly. any drop could push up prices on summer necessities. Plus obituary notices for W M Farrar, a Machias resident of six years and longtime county figure, and a court mandamus forcing Couch to surrender city treasurer duties to Johnson amid protests in Petersburg.
A forecast notes light showers then colder, partly cloudy skies across south and east areas while north and west see higher temperatures. Expect falling barometer as conditions shift with time.
Latest global market notes corrected by telegraph for the Evening Observer. December 27 1350 and 1882 reports list breadstuffs red and white wheat prices, pork, white fish, lime and cement products, and miscellaneous commodities from Dunkirk Cary Whittiesey Millers to Akron cement. Names and places echo морозный торговый строк.
The page lists numerous railway and industrial stocks with prices and changes, including Central Pacific, Chicago & Alton, Missouri Pacific, New York Central, Reading, St Paul, and Texas and Pacific. Market standings show varied performance across sectors with exchange rates and money figures noted.
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