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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1884

Page

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Insurgents Battle Spanish Forces and Cuban Turmoil

From Havana to San Saba reports describe insurgent actions in Cuba with Aguero commanding, skirmishes near Santa Maria La Mercedes, and Sagua district setbacks for government troops. Discontent over tobacco duties and reforms prompts protests to Cortes, while emigration, bank failures, and a staged insurance swindle in Iowa and New York distress the economy.

Apacro Tobaccoo Grovara New Oniranss Jamaica Aguero Santa Maria la Mercedes Sagua San Offcial Gazette Madrid Pinar del Rio Cortes Vuelta Abajo Cuba Havana Santiago de Cuba Trinidad Cienfuegos

Rescue of Greely Party Ends After Fatal Frosts and Wide Fare

The Thetis and Bear rescued Lt A W Greely and eight others from the Lady Franklin Bay expedition after severe starvation and frostbite losses. Seventeen perished, with four more buried in the ice fort. The telegram confirms survival, lists dead, and notes ships’ ice navigation hardships near Cape Sabine and Smith's Sound.

Telegilam Wasmxaroy Navy Department St. Jouns N. F William E. Chandler Bear A. W. Greely Brainard Fredericks Long Beiderback Connell Ellison Lady Franklin Bay Godhaven Thetisand Bear Eskimo Turvevik Disco Greenland Cross Wedenck Eskimo Linn Lockwood Jewell Ellis Rice Salen Bender Pary Gardner Jens Edwards Eskimo Greely Fort Conger Baird Inlet Smith’s Sound Payer Harbor Cape Isabella Sir George Nares Beebe Cape Sabine Garlington Colwell Littleton Island Hare 'Sland Smith's Sound Thetis Cape York Melville Bay Dundee Westenholme Island Gretly Smith Sound Congress Alert Devil’s Thumb Coffin Emory Scouey

Discovery of an Indian Mound in Sugar Creek lands

A Lancaster County farmer, D. C. Potts, unearthed an Indian skeleton in Sugar Creek bottom lands while preparing to plant watermelons. The remains included a bead necklace and a tomahawk calumet and nine pipes like those of the Catawba. Buckles and other relics were found as well, reflecting frequent mound discoveries in the state.

Coteus 3. C

Pendleton Bank Denies Failure After Brief Suspension

Pendleton Banking Company officers deny failure claims after a short Wednesday suspension for depositor consultation. The bank reopened Thursday and resumes normal operations, stating business is proceeding as usual.

Inpraxapolis Pendleton Banking Company Pendleton Ind

Silver vault to store 45 million dollars in Treasury Building

Washington reports a new Treasury vault nearing completion with twenty iron barred compartments capable of holding 45,000,000 silver dollars. Treasurer Wyman fears past mass caused strain and notes a shift of silver to bond vaults. Printing of 30 million in new one and two dollar bills expected this year amid rising silver price expectations.

Washington Treasury Building Treasury Wyman Bureau of Engraving and Printing UY Army Lolabird Sheridan Lincoln Commissioner of Indian Affairs Kashiway Kansas United States Mexico Postofice Department

Texan Murderer Comes to Life After Being Shot Fifteen Times

Escumoxa Tex July 18 Monday Hannah Burton aged twelve returning from school was killed by ex convict Web Lutton who buried her body in Johns Creek eight miles away. Neighbors found torn muddy blood stained clothes and learned Lutton was seen fleeing. A posse captured him tied him to a tree and shot him fifteen times. He survived then died later. The crowd then killed Lutton and the coroner found remains missing then later the shooter was found dead by vigilantes.

Escumoxa Tex Hannah Burton Web Lutton Johns Cree Helton Richmond Bin Hetton

Jarrett Commission Withheld Over Speech Attack

John Jarrett, Pittsburgh labor agitator, was named chief of the Bureau of Labor Statistics before Congress adjourned but, by order of the President, his commission was withheld amid reports he attacked the President in a recent speech. A special agent investigated. report pending. Jarrett visited the White House seeking explanation, but the interview yielded no satisfaction.

John Jarrett Pittsburgh Bureau of Labor Statistics Congress Jarrett Washington White House

Contested Consolation Race at Conneaut Lake Regatta

At Meadville on July 18 the Conneaut Lake regatta closed with a consolation race. Entries were listed as water was calm and spectators sparse. Teneyok of Renee New York led early before Layberger, Hamm, Neal Repriav, and others followed in a quiet finish. William Neal, an Ashland murderer, was reported as a suspect near the coast.

Meadville Conneaut Lake Teneyok Renee N.Y Couding

Bellini Elected President of Santo Domingo

Late news items report Bellini winning the presidency in Santo Domingo. Also noted are party conventions, legislative meetings, financial liabilities, diplomatic changes, and various international and local events from the period.

Kansas Republicans Nominate Ticket at State Convention

The Republican State Convention met in Toreka on July 18. Al bert Horton was nominated for Chief Justice by acclamation with W. A. Johnston for Associate Justice. Colonel John A. Martin, editor of the Atchison Chewaplon and former Republican National Committee secretary, was nominated for Governor by rising vote. The ticket named A. P. Kiddie as Lieutenant Governor, EB Alten as Secretary of State, Edwin J. McCabe as Auditor, T. Howe as Treasurer, B. Bradford as Attorney General, and J. H. Lawhead as Superintendent of Public Instruction. A State Central Committee was chosen before adjournment.

Bellini Santo Domingo New Hampshire Ascalon Knights Pythias New Orleans Fort Dearborn Chicago Spanish Fort Quebec John C. Eno Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association World’s Fair Association E. Abbott Pleasant Hill Philadelphia General Morehead el Paso California Arizona New Mexico Republic of Mexico Abyssinia Admiral Hewitt King John Kansas Toreka Albert Horton W. A. Johnston John A. Martin Atchisor Chewaplon Republican National Committee A. P. Kiddie Alten Edwin J. McCabe T. Howe Bradford Superintendent of Public Instruction J. H. Lawhead

Meteor falls near St. Mary with rare metal specimen

A meteor struck near St. Mary on Monday and fragments collected there contain metals, marking it as one of the rarest specimens known. Only three similar finds are documented: Europe 1750, Dickinson County Tennessee 1835, and Brenham Texas 1847.

Farmers Held for Trespass on Parnell Farm

Bonpextows July 18 farmers were impounded for trespassing on Mrs. Parnell's farm sod and for threatening her farmer. They have been held for trial. Mrs Parnell has suffered much annoyance from similar acts.

Book Fails. Demett, July 18

Sowers and White, leading bank of Ovid, closed it: Joema yesterday morning. No statement has been made.

Demett

Slater's Silanderer: Hoffman shot by his sister's accuser

John Hoffman, a Sentinel office worker in Milwaukee, was mortally wounded yesterday morning by Gustav Prier who claims Hoffman slandered his sister. Prier was arrested and vows more charges at trial. Rescue of Abbie Morris crew near St Pierre island after six dories drifted in fog. twelve sisters rescued. Morris and cook drifted at sea.

Slater St. Pierre Island Gran Banks St. Pierre Morris Cook

Baseball Briefs From Crevr Lawn July 18

Fragment shows baseball notes with teams Detrolas Clevelands Boston Providence and Buffalo city mentions. Text is garbled but indicates a score or matchup context. No clear outcome or full team names available.

Crevr Detrolas Boston Providence Bostona Badelea

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