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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1884
Page
2
A historical note reports a new West Point class numbered 100 forming a circle with Senator Logan's son second from No 1. Other items include wine yields for Stain, alibi disputes for Begoner, and a marriage at sea family court.
The piece profiles veteran journalist James Watson Webb and discusses election ambitions and party dynamics. It praises John S Beggs as a capable former supervisor and argues against factional influence, urging voters to support nonpartisan service over party ties.
The Ghautaugna Manuel Life and Casualty Association, organized with home office at Muayville New York, received incorporation approval and a certificate to transact life and casualty insurance on December 25 1883. It aims to provide members and beneficiaries true life and casualty coverage at actual cost. Officers elected for one year include James Granger president Philander Bemus vice president Willis Tennant secretary Will Parker cashier Victor Albro treasurer William Prendergast medical examiner. Members ages 20 to 64 may join after medical examination and application. The association fixes financial bonds for officers and uses a graded assessment rate per thousand dollars of insurance. Certificates range from 1000 to 5000 dollars with prorated payments until full satisfaction of a policy.
A local prospectus outlines a nov el investment and insurance venture in Mayville. It details a mortuary fund reserve and a dividend fund, with 20 percent of net assessments placed in a reserve, plus strict use rules for each fund. Edward A. Skinner is named as financial examiner, and the venture seeks solicitors nationwide while noting State insurance department supervision.
A Louisiana State lottery agent in Chicago announces he will stop selling tickets due to ongoing state and federal prosecutions. Also reports note Mexico allocating 200000 for representation at the World’s Exhibition in New Orleans and Queen Tahiti sailing to France aboard the St Laurent.
Market notes from Cleveland and other cities show mixed grain and livestock activity. Wheat and corn prices vary by grade and region with No. 2 red winter around 1.00 in Toledo and Chicago bids ranging, while beef, sheep, and hog markets fluctuate with light demand and modest gains in some regions.
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