13 Jan 1883
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1883
Page
1
A new carriage and wagon shop has opened at the corner of Talcott and Ruggles in Dunkirk. Proprietor A Wilson invites citizens to inspect his flexible platform and job sizing options.
Kate Lenz at 46 Center Street Dun kark N Y offers hats and plumes with stamping and repair services. Joss Jigellig announces a furniture store balding on Gentro between Third and Fourth, with stock of 16 items and custom repair and furniture making.
The piece identifies George Isham at the post office and notes Gifford as the introducer. It mentions a focus on the beat and cheapest options in poultry oysters fresh and salt meats ham sausages or lard.
Milwaukee dispatch reports five bodies found in the Newhall House ruins with more expected as investigation proceeds. Among the identified: Robert Howie, David Martel, Emma Hager, and Mrs L W Brown. Miss Chellis misidentified. Authorities pledge a thorough inquiry led by the District Attorney. Janes H Earnest listed among the missing and prominent local Democrats affected.
The weekly metropolitan bank statement reports loans up by 472000 and specie increases of 2326000. Legal tender rises 2168000 and deposits climb 4039000 while circulation falls 11000 and reserves grow 3233000. The favorable figures suggest no panic ahead.
Mise Garrison, a St Louis heiress from Glasgow Place, was abducted by a blonde stranger last Sunday and held near police headquarters to extort a ransom. The landlady who read of the case freed her, and the girl, aware of the abductor’s plans, pledged to do at least one good act in return.
Banks shown interested in covering Polk defalcation face state prosecution when Polk's survival permits. The piece argues the affair was a setup and Polk is the most innocent of the lot.
The police and fire authorities in Milwaukee have ordered a broad hotel and inn inspection to ensure guest safety in case of fire. The move has received warm public approval.
Special Dispatch reports in Roxpour that George Barker, a Black man, was sentenced in county court to fifteen years in state prison for highway robbery after his guilt was clearly proven. The case drew attention to the severity of punishment for the crime.
Brief telegraph notes report Vanderbilt’s possible move to gain control of the New Jersey Central railroad. Other items note a court declining to dissolve a fidelity mutual association, Italy demanding redress for a Tripoli incident, Raleigh Republicans nominating Col. Wm Johnson for senator, and multiple local and national events including hangings, fire losses, and political shifts.
Special dispatch reports 376000 in debt tied to Toronto collapse. British vessel wrecked before porte qeel, gratitude expressed for England's scheme. Trish arrests for conspiracy amid two hundred Rome arrests, Duchess of Connaugh’s young son noted. Officers claim orders from government caused broad arrests for sympathies with overdonk. local agitation and commentary follow.
A report notes fifteen armed men tested by constabulars for conspiracy against the movement and murder. They were jailed without a hearing and the crowd grew violent during the incarceration.
Special dispatch reports the Porte publicly endorsing England's scheme for influence in Egypt. Lord Dulles issues his official letter today as tensions surface over the allocation of control and cooperation between powers in the region.
A special despatch from Windsor reports the Duchess of Conniright has given birth to a vigorous and healthy son at noon today. The royal accoucher confirms the mother and infant are in good condition and under medical care.
Jan 13 report from Porosso notes Daniel Willig, a major local boots and shoes dealer, has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. The filing lists liabilities at 875,000 though assets are not detailed in the schedule.
A fragmentary dispatch from Washington reports that John Wilkes Booth’s leg was set after his capture and a separate note from January 13 notes political disputes. Friends of General Thomas deny Cameron’s Union support wavering claim, while unrest and a threatened general strike loom among crats as manufacturers may seek compromise.
A New York correspondence describes a dress weighing heavily with 1 800 buttons of varying sizes. It took ten days for a seamstress to sew on the buttons. Each sleeve bore 100 buttons, the body and skirt held many more, and the shirt placket featured tinlcs and curious shapes on a foundation of black satin. The plan was for 3,000 buttons, but coverage limits prevented it. Many buttons were black, of varied shapes and high cost.
The Evening Observer reports corrected market summaries from around the world as of this evening. Prices, rates, and key commodities are listed for major exchanges and shipping hubs, with emphasis on currency movement, metals, grains, and textile markets.
Buffalo markets report from January 13, 1283 provides commodity and price movements in dairy grain and livestock. Wheat steady in prime markets. corn and rye dull with light demand. oats neglected. barley quiet. Prices note No 2 red wheat at 33 02, pork, whiskey and hogs listed with modest activity and varying futures quotes.
Daily market resume shows oil and railway stocks with modest gains and losses. Notable listings include Caprola southern Morris & Essex and Northern Pacific with varied pre market quotes, alongside several a.m. and closing figures from American and regional exchanges.
A special dispatch from Loxbos dated January 13 reports the British ship Wild Deer wrecked off the northern shore with all cargo lost and no lives reported as last. There was no insurance on the vessel or cargo.
Washington figures rally around General Thomas as a grand kick spectacle stirs public interest while Dr Mudd, physician to Wilkes Booth, is confirmed dead and his perilous links surface in a terse, era tone report.
A large delegation of pig iron manufacturers converges in Wasnincios on January 13 to oppose a proposed tariff reduction. They flood tariff committee rooms and pressure every available legislator to secure a protective policy.
An old Washington physician known for his connection to a famous case died last Wednesday in Maryland. The report from Wasmxaroy, D C, dated January 13 notes the death of Dr Mudd and references his notoriety arising from the well known events surrounding his life.
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