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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

Jan 31, 1885

Page

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Murder and pursuit across Moonshiner country in Tennessee

Riley Pile, a Pickett County moonshiner, killed Deputy Marshal James McDonald while resisting arrest and fatally shot Junk Davidson after a note for seventy five dollars triggered conflict. Luke Davidson escaped, Oliver wounded Pile, and a hunt for the desperadoes drew citizens into lynch-line fears as vigilante action looms.

Nashville Tenn Riley Pile Pickett County James McDonald Junk Davidson McDonald Pile Davidson Luke Davidson Oliver Junk Luke

Boats heard from in terrible sea crossing to Cape Tormentine

A rescue tale from Prince Edward Island reports a perilous nine mile crossing from Cape Travers to Cape Tormentine. Twenty one men led by Captain Moncey Irving survived two days at sea in frost and exhaustion, lands ashore at Argyle Shore where locals aid them. Captain Irving the lone survivor capable of prolonged endurance. Dr. McIntyre and others suffered severe frostbite. News sparks celebrations on Prince Edward Island with bells and volunteers rejoicing at the safe landing.

Prince Edwarde Esland Cape Tormentine Halieax N. S Sackville N. B Prince Edwards Island Argyle Shore Cape Travers Cape Tormantine Captain Irving Moncey Irving McIntyre M. P Charlottetown Cape Tormentins

National Affairs The House Debates Venezuelan Explosions And Tax Relief

Congress debates whether an American citizen partook in foreign explosions. A subcommittee reviews a dynamite resolution while pay and land bills move forward. Irish and Ohio telegrams trigger privilege questions. Reforms to the National Bank act are urged by the National Board of Trade. A Gallipolis revival closes saloons amid broad religious excitement.

Washinerox Hous Forison Venezuela Frelinghuysen Findlay Tewitt Armerican Congress Townshend Committee On Appropriations Postoffice House Committee On Public Lands Cobb United States Congress Land Department St. Pawn Mion Northwest Hiddleberger Bayard God Save Ireland Fireammon Irish Total Separation Society Paige Ohio J. 8. Robinson Keifer W.L. Walker House Committee On Claims House Secretary of the Treasury John Chartan New York City Board of Indian Commissioners Cornelius BR. Agnew National Bank Act National Board of Trade Executive Council House of Representatives

Frightful New Jersey Central Railroad crash headline

A Pamenger Train on the New Jersey Central Railway derailed near Danforth Avenue after a wheel broke, causing cars to collide with a coal train. Dozens were injured, with several feared fatally, as hospitals and crews rushed to aid. By 2:30 PM officials corrected that no deaths occurred. victims were treated and ongoing repairs delayed service.

New Jersey New Jersey Central Railway Philadelphia Danforth Avenue Cemetery Bridge Jersey City Jersey M. M. Fredericks Bound Brook N. J W. Eston J. Burde M. Shadwick Braireman M.D. Cornell Searville C. Reed H. Bray J. Connelly H.C. Nephews HH. C. Corcoran Charles Frakey H.C. Wade Unhhort Seaman Bayonne N.J

Lamp Explodes At Lodge Fire Kills Fifty Children In Angola

A lamp explosion in the Juvenile Templars lodge room at a three story building on Maine and Lake streets Angola New York injures many children and likely claims Bestie Plate and a small boy. Wm Thompson dies at home from shock. Estimated loss $52000 with several insured items. Fire under control by 11:30 p m with Buffalo steam engine aiding.

Ska Iturney Burra O Maine Lake Streets Angola N. Y Templars Katie Bangert Bestie Plate Wm. Thompson AI HL Rineck Thompson WC. Sweat & Co Buffalo

Dynamiter Arrested and Global Turmoil Reported

A dynamiter suspect in Westminster housed for a fortnight under surveillance. A Black box labelled Wyoming and Liverpool hints at a U.S. origin. News from Sidney reports a wreck on the Sydney to Wagga Wagga line with many dead. British Museum dynamite threat prompts police precautions. Austrian press suppresses Reichsrath coverage amid political tension. Chinese governors’ executions linked to French capture of Buc Ninh. Nihilist unrest fears spark extraordinary police measures.

Suspex Westminister Wyoming Liverpool Amerie Sidney New South Wales Wagga Wagga Scotland Yard British Museum Robert Carden Board of Virsa Reichsrath Richsrath Rreichsrath Cit Paris Shangaal Freech Courbet Mat Sel Hone Koxe Pekin Buc Ninh Foo Chow Dubiry Ireland Donovan Jossa Sr. Perensiunac

Heresy charges loom over Rev Heber Newton in New York

New York January 31 movement to dismiss Rev Heber Newton from the Episcopal pulpit for heresy gains steam as a presentment for his unorthodox sermons references last Sundays talk comparing the trinity to a nightmare sparking fresh controversy over his position. Sullivan fined for horse abuse in Boston. Planters and Mechanics Bank case ends with acquittal. Manchester NH records the coldest morning since 1881 at twenty eight degrees below zero.

Montreal Monxpreal Lord Garmoyle D. McGibbon United States Stearns Colonel Fellows New York Erastus Wiman Watkins N. Y Singerly The Philadelphia Record George Lennon Philadelphia WW. G. Reames Paterson N.d Heber Newton Newton Potter Slugger" Sullivan Boston John L. Sullivan Mortning Sullivan Yeaten Horges Percrestine J. T. Young WB Parker Thomas White J. C. Drake Planters and Mechanics Bank Hastings Iequitaal New Hanspshire Manchrater

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