21 Jul 1883
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1883
Page
1
Trade and commerce notes show telegraph corrected markets with mixed grain and flour prices in Buffalo and Detroit, including wheat bids and cash July August September values. Cincinnati items list whisky, hogs, and regional market figures, followed by government bond sections and ticker-like entries.
A selection of notes covers pine weights, beam strength, falling water, pipe and cast iron head limits, spirits proof, skin treatment with starch, and rope handling. It also notes slag waste utilization and the coming brick production from blast furnace slag in Germany, with bricks pressed from grit mixed with lime or plaster at Paris.
Still holding the fort as unionized telegraphers strike disrupts Western Union and allied lines. Jay Gould says operations near normal in Western Union building, Canada and Chicago reports show wide participation, funds promised to strikers, and heavy outages across major wires with few delays for critical messages. Aboard the steamer City of Washington a yellow fever outbreak is reported with multiple deaths and crew affected.
Havana July 20 The steamer City of Washington sailing from Vera Cruz to New York on Saturday is kept.
Pittsburg reports the Manchester Iron and Steel Company failed with 9.5 million capital. Bethlehem steel mills remain operating with no union interference. Dubuque trains delayed after wind and rain washout. Newburgh derailed by a switch, minor injuries. Chicago bricklayers threaten strike over non-union foremen. Long Island grain beaten by weather. 1,000 acres damaged. Lexington the colored man David Timberlske hanged for rape of a nine year old girl. confession noted. San Francisco railroaders return to work after strike on Oregon division ends. Nashville Polk trial closes. jury to be charged next evening. Little Rock cattle drive outlook steady, drive near 1,000,000. Cincinnati Johnny coal bunko man Williams shot dead by wife. A D Bullock & Co curl hair factory burns, 150 workers, $215,000 loss. Petersburg Benson arraigned for grandfather’s murder, declared insane. New Haven Mary Shepard identity mix up. corpse’s likeness matched to living. Canton George McMillan executed for wife murder. prays for forgiveness. Memphis Robert Wilson hanged for killing Frank B. Russell. crowd silent, composed.
A Day of Self Murder reports a body found in the Potomac with death by own action, H. W. Lord son of ex congressman. A nude man leaped before a train near Clinton, Pennsylvania, and was killed. Three cases reported across Minnesota Connecticut and Washington.
Special report notes Americana team leading British by 24 points after 800 yard contest with scores 46 to 33. Contests continue as part of the series.
Special dispatch from Rocussiss Minn reports a fisherman from Cherted committed suicide by leaping into a furnace at Secord Hospital. The incident is treated as self-inflicted with no further details provided.
Partial obseavation notes show cloudy weather with local rains and temperatures steady to rising. Signal station reporting at Wasraschott Obseavation Br lists conditions for the Lower Lakes area.
Bids were opened yesterday for the construction of the army and navy hospital at Hot Springs Arkansas. Gen Wright chief of engineers noted no further advertising for Buffalo harbor work this year. The first vacancy since civil service rules began is in the adjutant general's office due to a clerk's death. The secretary of war may promote from within and call on the civil service to fill lower grades. AHill investigation cited Farquhar patent influence on state rents contracts with bids and patents.
A late will of Archbishop Purcell dated February 10, 1880, leaves all to his successor Bishop Elder Boston. Texas fever found in cattle from Texas at Worcester prompts Board of Cattle Commissioners to ban import of such cattle. Chicago rumors report corporation council clarifies non transferable licenses affecting several persons amid a sale at $103 each.
A survey of Sunday leisure in St Louis shows large crowds at parks and amusement spots. BIAL BALL PARK hosted about 15,000 ticket buyers for a National game, while Zoo and Fairground attendance reached 1,500 to 6,000. Lafayette Park and others drew thousands for concerts, picnics, and boating, with 1,800+ saloons in full blast on Sundays.
Special dispatch reports a British team victory at Wimbbleton. In New York on July 21, E W Holbrook and Co failed with liabilities at 723000 and assets 350000, shocking Wall Street. Other failures include Gun Curtis Co printers liabilities 120000 assets 20000, G T Wing lumber 250, J A Marrill Louisville saddlery.
Special Dispatch reports at 900 yards the Americans score 343 and the British 997. The two teams are now even. The British team has won the match with scores for 1931 Americans 1908.
The article urges regular testing of cows by milk and churn results to identify valuable animals. It notes high prices for Channel Island stock due to butter-making lines and argues most farmers should breed to thoroughbred dairy sires to boost butter output. It also reports the Jamestown Journal note on Capt. Roberts Jones's death and family details.
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