26 Jul 1883
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1883
Page
1
Trade and commerce notes from Buffalo show flour in good demand and steady while cornmeal remains firm. Wheat is neglected but corn gains momentum with 7 cars No 3 mixed western at 5 64 a cent, oats steady with 2 cars No 2 white western at 42 to 43 cents. Prices for wheat and oats vary across grades as market activity shifts.
A Dakota letter describes eastern and regional women lodging in shanties to hold down land claims. It notes monthly or bimonthly stays, eventual ownership of land, and how a local six month stint allows women to revert to younger ages. The piece mixes satire with rural frontier reality amid wolves and gophers.
The fragment references Colgan C D of the Birr Law Office and a corner at Second and Data. It appears as a damaged OCR brief mentioning tools and a job. No clear event or outcome is readable.
The Associated Press reports the strikers win a decisive victory as the American Rapid Company yields under pressure. Public sympathy grows for the strikers while tensions rise elsewhere with royal news noting the death of the Zulu king, Cepawayo.
In a negotiated settlement, the Rapis workers’ union accepts a 10 percent wage increase and overtime pay for all hours worked including nights and Sundays. The Brotherhood is recognized, and workers are ordered to return to duties tomorrow as per the agreement signed in the evening.
A garbled 19th century dispatch discusses Western Union telegraph operations and labor tensions, noting improved service, recruitment, and potential salary adjustments. It mentions a Baptist oratorical speech on marriage with humorous dialect, and references Detroit Free Press style commentary about marriage and partnership.
Special report from Mases Georgia details the brutal killing of Samuel Clivan by Sampson Cusom. The long feud between Cason and Cusom escalates as Cason is stabbed, his wound described as opening to the heart with crude force. Cusom também tormented a horse and fled.
The article reports a legal action seeking $109000 in damages tied to a London case. It notes delays and subject acceptance with reference to a factory setting. The piece mentions factory girls and a Tremont Tunes context in a 26 February date line.
The funeral for the Tivell disaster victim drew grief from attendees as Father Starr broke down and many in the crowd were overwhelmed.
Brief, garbled OCR style copy notes scattered phrases about information from New York, mentions Carheaie dhvey and United xt recenverb. Amid stray references to the Pope and Parnel, text shows disjointed fragments with no coherent event or clear subjects.
The Chicago Tribune recounts a melodramatic scene where Cecil declares love to a prospective bride and shares a foreboding dream of poverty and pie related hardship. The couple vows devotion despite fear of death and future want.
The bond issue likely this week includes all outstanding 3.5 percent bonds totaling 331 million not offered for exchange. The General Land Office treasurer’s claim against the Treasury seeks 10,000 from state sales proceeds. Civil service rules limit exams to three grades. promotions may bypass exams for some clerks. Patent on starching cuffs and collars by dipping in starch solution was refused after prior rejection.
Chicago council authorizes 10000 for health department epidemic defenses. Emerson Watson’s manslaughter trial charges dismissed in Pittsfield. Paris sees French press view English withdrawal from Lesseps deal as favorable to Suez Canal Co. In Allentown, Crane Iron works blast injures Reed Hart and Dunn. Diver case. snake venom hoax alleged. Toronto farmers seek lake level drop to save property. Chicago watchman shoots Meyer Franks. he is arrested. Hanley and Bennett accused of jewelry theft from Mrs. Blodgett. Milwaukee road crops show good yields. wheat prospects 20–30 bushels. Wabash freight wreck near Downing injures crew. Friendship town hit by severe storm. widespread damage reported.
The column reports deaths from poisoning and duress, a self inflicted suicide, political seat changes in Georgia, a drowning train of eight men and two girls in Virginia, Peruvians seeking peace, and the sudden death of Mrs Myron D Palmer in Welleville. Notes include Dr Wulpian commenting on poison effects and legal actions in Camden County.
Doanas July 25. It is reported that Cetewayo has been killed. The report is confirmed.
Special Dispatch to the Evening Observer reports that in Norwich Connecticut on July 26 the entire telegraph force has walked out except the manager, crippling operations and prompting questions about next steps.
Special Dispatch reports from Larentz Indiana on July 26 that Dr. Young stabbed his wife four times during a ride, fatally wounding her while he was intoxicated.
Special Dispatch reports Coxcorp on July 26 noting Stevens and Patterson have withdrawn. It is believed a senator will be elected soon.
Two deaths occurred in Alexandria yesterday and 622 deaths were recorded at Cairo as cholera spread, according to a special dispatch.
Seven Western Union operators not members of the brotherhood were discharged today after signing an agreement to strike if no compromise action was taken by Western Union. The move follows a special report in the Evening Observer dated July 26 and notes the dispute over union action.
Ex-Treasurer Polk found guilty of embezzlement by a Nashville jury. The penalty is twenty years imprisonment and a fine equal to the full embezzled amount.
Partly cloudy with local rains and variable winds. Temperatures stationary or rising across the region as a weather front influences conditions.
Nashville judge charges jury unfavorably to State Treasurer Polk in a default case. In High Falls Wright and Ham clash. Wright kills Ham and remains at large. In Darien Fortune James, uncle of Tony James, is killed by lightning while drawing water. a nearby woman is stunned. Shatitkin five laborers injured in a collision between passenger and ballast trains. engines and two cars wrecked.
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