13 Jan 1885
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1885
Page
1
The Erie Store announces a big sale on winter goods starting January 18 and running for three weeks. Located at Menxox Block, attendees should mark the 18th for the event.
In Washington on January 13, the Senate debated General Sherman’s historical statement in the War Department and a controversy with Jefferson Davis. Hawley urged publication of papers, while others questioned the personal implications. Sherman defended his stance, calling Davis a conspirator, and the session moved to executive business on the Nicaragua treaty.
New York January 18 The hospital reports Captain Phelan recovering well from head and chest wounds as his wife and daughter visit. Phelan denies papers misrepresented him and refutes claims of firing on Short and others. Rossa's editorials accuse English agents and urge a congressional inquiry while details of the attack and testimonies from O'Brien Kearney and Heurney spark debate.
Secretary Lincoln writes General Hazen defending Lieutenant Garlington in the Greely relief expedition case. He argues such missions are inherently disaster prone yet merit no automatic punitive action. The notice also covers Indian Lands leasing, Hazen’s Arctic criticism, and a New York bond plan tied to canal expansion for war and merchant vessel passage.
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