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Evening Observer in Dunkirk, New York

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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1885

Page

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Parlor Games and Poker Supplies at Erie Store

Can be had at the Erie Store. Among our large variety we will mention a few of the most popular games: Poker Chips, Dominoes, Ochre Decks, Chess in Ivory and hardwood, Dice and Dice cups, Cribbage Boards, Authors, Loto, Jack Straws, Old Maid, Konversa tion cards, Also some very interesting Parlor Games and hundreds of others. Brie Store, Monroe Block, Center Street.

Erie Brie Monroe Block Center Street

Washington Monument Dedication at Capitol in 1880s

Washington reports the formal dedication of the Washington Monument after thirty seven years of construction. President Arthur attends with cabinet and dignitaries as crowds endure bitter cold. The ceremony includes Masonic rites, speeches by Corcoran and others, and a Capitol procession ending with an address by Winthrop and Daniels.

Washington Washington Monument Monument Capitol Arthur Diplomatic Corps Monument Commission Sherman Suerman Houses of Congress Bronte Washington National Monument Association Congress National Monument Association United States George Washington Marine Esnd Grand Lodge of District of Columbia Prin Myron MM. Parker St. John’s Lodge City of New York Alexandria Washington Lodge Madame Lafayette Massachusetts Grand Master Jhasolf Casen Thomas L. Casey Ile Feerrow Congress of the United States Pennsylvania Avenue Hull Staei Siverine Sauutem Senate Junges Supreme Court Isaias Edmunds Blouse of Representatives Strock Air Educards Cartiste Houses A. Wallis Pohick Church Marine Band Robert C. Winthrop Jon D. Long Von Joan W. Daniels Daniels Guizot Blassachusetts Virginia Mount Vernon Daniel Fort Necessity American Republic Great Britain Republic of Washington Sherry United States of

Distressing Accident Involving Infant and Mother

A lighted lamp upset by an infant in Ecntra N J February 23 led to burning oil on both child and mother. The mother attempted to extinguish the flames, but both died before help arrived. Hood's Sarsaparilla is mentioned as a medicine in the remarks.

Ecntra, N J. A. Miller Real Estete Burrao Isaac I. Radford Toronto Radford Buffalo

Coming Week in Congress Focus on Postoffice and Silver Debate

Washington news previews an eventful week in both chambers. The Senate will tackle the Post Office Appropriation bill while lingering on the silver question and Morill’s Trade Dollar retirement, risking a possible extra session. House action aims to reshape the mail subsidy clause and river and harbor funding, with fights anticipated over Hennepin Canal and naval appropriations.

Congress Senate Galveston Senate Committee of Finance Morrill Rain India House Lnst Senate Committee On Frye Whelg Committee On Elections McLain Ilegal Brodhead Pool Ve Skinner Messrs Iandall and Holman Geuers Swalm Horace

Terrible Fires Kill Six in New York and Five in Philadelphia

A blaze at Joan A King’s Pine Street residence in Philadelphia destroys three homes. Six die in New York City fires at Beaver and Willian Streets including a policeman and his family. Chappaqua Mountain Institute fire destroys the school with seventy five students safe but some injuried. Fire at Selis Wholesale Grocery spreads to Wilson & Co drug store. a woman is burned to death.

New York Philadelphia Chappagosa Mountain Institute Joan A. King Pine Street King Airs Ealy Beaver and Willian Streets Annie Murray James Murray Daniel Murray Maggie Murray Vennus Murray Litchfiel Carraqua N. Y Chappaqua Mountain Institute Collins Tistitute Citan Lorre N. C Selis Times Wilson & Co Schiffs

Chicago election fraud cases end in conviction

Cucaco Feb 23 Judge Blodgett charged the jury in the election conspiracy trial. Mackin, lead defendant, predicted a guilty verdict. Jury delivers guilty verdicts for Mackin Gallagher Gleason and not guilty for Licory Biehl. Bail denied with higher bonds for Mackin and Gallagher. Thirteen ballots were cast. Gleason’s guilt was least questioned.

Cucaco Blodgett Mackin Joseph C. Mackin W. F. Gallagher Arthur Gleason Licory Biehl Dria Athonnes Tuthill Gallagher Gleason Galllagher Gerr Gleason

Fatal K Railroad Accident Near Toll Gate

The worst wreck in years on the Baltimore and Ohio line occurred twenty miles east of Pangensiauna West Virginia at Toll Gate about o clock Lana. A westbound freight train dashed into the second section of a freight train causing fatalities and injuries. The disaster prompts investigations and emergency response.

Pangensiuna W. Va Parkersburg Baltimore & Ohio City

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