20 Jul 1883
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1883
Page
1
Market news and price corrections provided by telegraph updates every evening. Includes figures on goods, commodities, and financial indicators, reflecting adjustments from closing values and overnight movements for traders and businesses.
Market items from Buffalo show limited activity with one car sold at 115 for Duluth Wheat No 2. Wheat No 1 quotes ranged around 106 cash for July and 108 for September, with several October and year futures listed. Oats and corn quoted firm to dull with varying bids and asks, while a telegraph operators strike began at noon and Cincinnati Park whisky prices appear unsettled along with hogs showing weakness in early trading.
A salmon weighing about 26 pounds was landed after a long battle in a two pool run. The angler found the same Jack Scott fly lodged in the fish’s tongue, identical to the fly lost on the 14th, with the gut loop intact and a golden topping present. The piece notes the remarkable coincidence and references London Field.
The July strike by telegraph operators across the United States and Canada involved Western Union and related lines. About 175 workers in New York and 200 cities affected, with 7,000 members in the Brotherhood and 1,000 women. Support poured in from Knights of Labor and other unions. sunken staffing remains in some areas while cable lines in operation. John Campbell led the effort, asserting workers seek fair remuneration and safer press despatches amid widespread sympathy.
A morning blaze at Harbeck's dock scorched jute piles and three Calcutta ships. Firemen were injured, nine killed, and a captain, wife, and three children reportedly drowned though later rumor denied. Cargo losses, including saltpetre aboard one ship, raised total damages to about 500 000 to 600 000 dollars. Some crews jumped overboard and ships were towed away or grounded after burning to the waterline.
Warsaw July 19 Mrs Esseck Cook about sixty was stricken with paralysis yesterday and lies in a critical condition. Her husband about twenty years her senior also suffered a stroke two years ago and remains unable to recover. Both are unable to articulate and are in a perfectly helpless condition. Mr Cook is a man of considerable means.
A large Batavia meeting formed a committee of leading businessmen to secure the Batavia Albion and Lake Ontario railroad right of way. They will begin soliciting subscriptions immediately, determined to obtain the road and confident no major obstacles will arise as citizens awaken to the project.
The wire reports the Americans winning a 352 to 240 score against Britain at Wimbledon. In Atlantic City a drowning occurred as Josie Pattern, seven, and her cousin John White, nine, of Philadelphia, drowned while bathing. Special to the Associated Press.
In Burrato on July 20 the Associated Press reports strikers show confidence yet indicators hint at defeat. Telegraph Company lines between New York Chicago and the West and South-West remain capable of quick dispatch. In the South-West offices, operator levels stay near usual. Gould stated last night the strikers were already beaten.
The north pier of the Canada Southern bridge is nearly finished with one more course of stone and a cape-stone required. On the Canada side three courses have been laid as work progresses rapidly. Workmen break off rough corners from granite blocks while a steam derrick places them and mortar boats deliver material to masons below. Townsfolk gather daily to watch the progress.
The Kellogg case was postponed until Monday. Hill was cross-examined with nothing of importance elicited. Coleman demanded all papers on elevator and furniture supplies. Postal sales figures for the June quarter show a dip in stamps and stamped envelopes as a postage reduction date nears.
A fatherly exhortation urges a young man to defend truth and principle, think for himself, read well, and avoid corruption for money or popularity. It warns against disguising in fear or under wealth and vanity, urging sobriety honesty and steadfast character in all dealings.
New Orleans ships Buteshire and Merchant from Vera Cruz arrive at quarantine with yellow fever aboard. Boston contemplates a major New England Telephone consolidation worth between 919,000,000 and 26,900,000. Philadelphia reports a saloon keeper shooting his wife and then himself over money matters. A potential Saratoga boat race is planned if funds allow, with participants named. Closter station on the N J West Shore & Buffalo Railroad robbed of many tickets, and Michael Blauvelt arrested. Medina notes D G Hines dies after a cherry-picking accident. Lord Lyons begins a holiday, signaling progress on Tamatave. In Tucson, Mexican authorities learn of Apache attacks near Montezuma. New York cloakmakers seek wage scales. Philadelphia death by suicide follows a ruined engagement. Bogota wires Venezuela-Colombia link and Galveston telegraph ties. Pottsville seeks foreclosure on a Kentucky mortgage. Bethlehem works add mills, police guard workers. London court case involves a keyhole view of a murder. reliability questioned. Industrial notes urge rope handling safety and cite brick production from blast-furnace slag in Germany.
Special dispatch reports a railway accident in Wertstintz on July 20 where brakeman Thea Hollam, working with Conductor Ed Carroll on the second extra train at Carrollton, was injured during a coupling and his right hand was amputated after being crushed between bumpers.
Special Dispatch reports George Smith, of Stanards Corners, driving a team across a railway crossing when a train appeared. One horse was killed, the other severely hurt, and Mr. Smith was thrown from the wagon with serious injuries. July 19.
Special dispatch reports the Postal Telegraph Company offering free use of wires to Chicago for the Stock Exchange newspapers and the public to ease pressure though not yet ready for business. The move aimed to relieve congestion and improve communication during the period.
The British team led 877 to 366 at 500 yards, with American marksman Wisatenpos missing by a single point. The match closed with a wide margin reflecting overall strength and accuracy.
Southerly winds and rising temperatures bring local rains. Saturday cloudy and Sunday warm.
In Erie county Pennsylvania the potato crop is described as the largest acreage grown this year. Chauncy Campbell longtime Perrysburg hotel keeper died suddenly Wednesday night at over seventy. Herbert Lathrop arrested for rape at East Aurora was discharged after a local examination. Chautauqua Lake traffic improves as B N R railroad reports heavy business. Free Methodist church at Vermont Station to be dedicated Saturday with Rev. R W Hawkins preaching. A printing office mishap at Eric Observer caused a partial paper loss but production continued.
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