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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1882
Page
1
A fragmented report notes a Bandeox Convention in Washington with Republicans debating availability. Other items mention the death of a well known society figure, a capital collapse, sleighing, and a weekly New York banks statement. The era records a growing Gambetta and Cork votes for an exposition while a three card hone scam trails Canada.
Miss Lorrain Burroughs died the day after surgeons removed two tumors from her breast weighing over fifteen pounds. She was a young society Belle in Corry Pennsylvania.
In Warre Plains on December 30 Corjeta, recently sentenced to hang for murder, assaulted Jailer Connors last night. Deputies intervened after a severe beating and restrained him. He is kept in solitary confinement with bread and water.
Corcmmia Georgia December 30. Jim Coleman, the Negro accused of murder, was captured last night by officers. A mob in Corcmmia formed a lynching party and surrounded the jail demanding the prisoner be hanged.
Special Dispatch reports New York weekly bank statement with Lowns up 297000 and deposits up 515000. Specie down 1522000 and reserve down 31897000. Tender and circulation figures noted. contrasts with 1881 and 1880 shows improvement in weekly results.
In New York on December 30 Mayor Grace and his wife were riding when the elevated line frightened the mayor’s horses. The carriage upset as the horses bolted. occupants were only slightly bruised.
December 30 report from Hoentig Observer notes Miss Josephine Meeker, daughter of the murdered Indian Agent, dies of pneumonia in Wisconsin. She and her sister Kovа testified against the Utes. She was wounded during the attack on her father and never recovered.
Special dispatch from Petersburg describes ongoing heavy snowfall in Virginia. Sage streets and areas remain snow clad with persistent storm since nine o clock last night. Weather coats towns like Prierspree with deep white drifts and broad impact on daily life.
Special Dispatch to the Evening Observer from Corcupva Ohio reports William Nergent of Plain City killed by his son in law Dasper Ghover during a dispute over rent. The ball struck the spinal column, killing Nergent instantly. Ghover was arrested.
A significant gathering of Republican leaders in Wasnineroy was held to discuss the policy for the 1884 campaign. The general view favored Senator Edmunds as standard bearer, with attendees including Senators Hale Frye Aldrich Chandler and Congressmen Crapp Hiscock and Hooker. They separated late last night. further details were not available.
The mercantile agency report shows 7 074 failures in the United States and Canada this year, a large increase over 629 in 1861. The figures seem improbable and do not present a faltering aspect.
Special Dispatch to the Evening Observer reports Covasters December 0 business circles were stirred by Wing Trick Company filing for assignment for creditors. The exhibit shows liabilities around 75,000 with assets near 426. The surprise rattled local business men who believed the firm sound, and creditors are left broke.
Special dispatches report Ganbetta's condition growing feverish with localized erysipelas and swelling. Physicians fear a dangerous outcome as prognosis worsens and authorities monitor the case.
WA T reports a bank clerk in Ellenville who suicided this morning by cutting his throat, overwork cited as cause. W H Hooper, Utah liberal party delegate, is dying, affecting church politics. Mayor-elect of Buffalo is J E Strong by thirteen votes over Gen James Strong. A shooting and arrests follow a clash at Arthabacka Quebec after insult to a wife. Bond exchanges total 2,878,400. Clerks in Montreal dry goods firm charged with systematic theft. Jesuit fund alleged. Knives injuries in a domestic fight. two women in Monticello, Fin., killed in a jealousy dispute. Yankton, Dakota reports marriage of Dr Sebaikin Ross and Sister Mery Pral. Book agent W H Moore robbed en route from St Paul. foul play suspected. Lachute telegraph operator Anderson notified of two bequests totaling $300,000. Indian robbery injures no one during survey party on Eureka & Colorado River Railroad. Thirteen-year-old F Kaufman attempts suicide after harsh remarks about a Christmas gift. British consul W Lane Booker promoted to consul general in America, to move to New York.
The year ends with silver coinage totaling twenty seven million. Robberies and murders shock Black City Utah on the railroad line, and a New York incident reports three men slain. Mulkerrin is killed for $6000 on the Seine River. labor unions face court rulings over wage demands. Wisconsin county officers miss bond filings. Harvard notes a rail incident in Vermont. New York City consumes eighteen million dollars worth of eggs yearly. dairying trends span British exhibitions and milk prices.
Probabilities indicate an unsettled pattern for the Lower Lakes with occasional snow and partly cloudy skies. Expect a higher barometer and a stationary or slightly falling temperature as evening progresses.
Market report from Dunkirk to Buffalo lists grain, livestock, and provisions with prices on wheat, corn, oats, pork, beef, and dairy. Highlights include No 2 red wheat at 3 cents, No 2 oats steady, and pork and mutton prices. multiple regional reports such as Detroit Cincinnati and Chicago markets, with oil and railroad stock movements noted.
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