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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1884
Page
2
A scrambled local column records acai issuance for a national wood growers convention and a Philadelphia reporter seeking the chief of police post. It notes Tariff Bill actions by Morrison, a Georgia cotton mill opposition, district congress members proposing a name change for Bismarck, and various editorial asides. The note closes with the Library of Congress figures: 513000 volumes, 170000 pamphlets, 38008 copyright entries.
The piece notes the library housing about 3,000 volumes of bowed newspapers, the largest collection in the country with only a few larger worldwide. It mentions graphic art works numbering over 180,000, not on public display, and discusses Mr. Irvine’s plans for a future play at the Lyceum theater featuring Sheridan Knowles' The Wife, with St Pierre and Marienne roles. He envisions fewer travel tours, focusing on three to four eastern cities and possibly Chicago, and suggests readings across the country with multiple weekly engagements.
In Millbrook New Jersey a dapper stranger on a spirited mare courted Miss Clara Myers at church. Rival village beaux conspired to derail the match by stealing the horse and wrecking the sleigh. After a constable arrived the pair were said to be engaged with the wedding date and dress selected. the stranger is a prosperous Grange County farmer's son.
Text discusses natural color theory for interiors with earthy tones and bright accents, suggests floor colors be subdued with small bright spots, recommends trailing plants for cheer, and describes decorative ideas like plant displays, plush hangings, plaques, mirrors, embroidered table covers, opalescent glass, fireplace tiles, and woolen stork figures for decorative effects.
Telegraph report from Lowport describes an underground railway blast blamed on a powerful compound rather than gas. Two injuries, £4000 damage, and a warning from officials about possible concealed danger. Concurrent dispatches note celebrations for the Russian Emperor, Clemenceau’s impressions of London dwellings, and quarantine actions on cattle from Portland amid foot and mouth concerns.
Widespread disorder follows the expulsion of several witnesses of Frank Flynn. Citizens and a militia detachment force them to leave by train. Sheriff seeks federal help, while more Flynn allies are ordered out. Bonds posted for two men, others to penitentiary for safe keeping amid tense police action.
A movement in Georgia grows against the Morrison tariff bill with cotton mill workers in Atlanta and others signing protests. Evman of the Exposition mills says protection against cheap English labor is vital. mills may close or cut wages if not granted. Iron and other manufacturers are expected to petition next.
In the legislature a committee opposed a bill allowing Sayings bank to invest in Minnesota State bonds and the Illinois Central railroad and leases. Minnesota repudiated its debt and paid fifty cents on the dollar. Other bonds faced doubt over prudence of investment.
A presidential briefing on the commission’s examination of the U S swine industry asserts no conditions threaten disease spread or pork unhealthiness. It cites strict health enforcement, humane slaughter, regulated packing, and safeguards against diseased hogs, while noting pork may rival French and German quality and urging microscopic export inspections.
Mardi Gras in Galveston drew over 10,000 visitors for a biblical pageant by Naxos revelers featuring twenty scenes from Old Testament history. The Opera House and Cotton Exchange hosted lavish decorations and invited guests amid a city full of revelry and few disturbances. Miss Annie Howard was named queen.
In Heroes Pennsylvania the final rails of the Gettysburg & Harrisburg Railroad were laid on Seminary Ridge amid a golden spike ceremony showing 1665 and 1864. The line, begun in 1864, will open for travel in mid April, shortening the trip to Gettysburg from Parrisburg. Jay Cooke backs the project.
Two passenger trains on the St. Louis Air Line collided near the bridge yesterday morning. Both engines were demolished but no major injuries occurred. Several passengers suffered minor bruises from being thrown against seats. The accident was attributed to carelessness. Noted Horse Thief Arrested in Fort Smith Arkansas. Robert Landers, a Texas horse thief, was captured after stealing horses from Gainesville Stock Association. Large rewards were offered. He faced charges while allegedly planning raids on Indian Territory stockmen.
In St Louis the elevator men voted to post grain as soon as damage is detected and hold owners liable, aligning local practice with other grain centers. Other brief notices warn of Nicaragua Canal revival efforts and the FitzJohn Porter relief bill moving in Congress.
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