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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1883
Page
1
Latest telegraph market notes from Buffalo describe active flour sales, steady prices, and strong demand for wheat including No 1 Duluth and No 2 white Michigan. Reports from Cincinnati and Toledo show pork and hogs steady, corn and oats mixed, with assorted grain and feed items listed.
James H Langley a.k.a the "King of Peter Fanks" was arrested for leading a large swindle tied to the United States Construction and Investment Company. Victims from Boston and other cities alleged losses from 200 to 3100 dollars each. The firm existed only on paper, with elegant HQ and clerks who never earned salaries or returns.
Summary of AP dispatches reports Crook forces driving Apaches from the Sierra Madres and Mexican fears of invasion. Contradictory era dispatches claim battles with no evidence. Fraud claim involves a company alleging 150 million acres around Bridge Port Texas. Langley jailed on bonds rising to 1000000 anticipated.
Mitwavner June 3 reports general talk that the Wisconsin Prova Association, which defended J. E. Hubbell of Groton New York against A B Deland of Sheboygan County Wisconsin for infringing a mold cheese bandage patent, will pay damages and not appeal. Similar suits will be brought in Iowa Illinois and Minnesota. The plaintiff will now demand royalty from firms using his patent in Wisconsin. Judge Dyers decision grants damages for profits gains and advantages the defendants received.
Since the murder of Fred W. Eames, president of the Vacuum Brake Company, negotiations have progressed to settle the difficulties with Thomas Prosser & Son of New York. A settlement was reached and the Prosser firm retired from business. Operations resumed Monday under Elisha D. Eames, brother of the company president.
John Devoy of New York spoke to the Elmira Irish National League branch on tariff policy. Rev Father J I Bloomer urged unity of patriotic Irishmen in tariff organizations opposing English free trade groups in America. Mr J J OConnor, Democratic Assemblyman from the county, opposed the idea and the motion was tabled.
A heavy rainstorm from 5 PM to about 9 PM caused the rear wall of the new opera house to collapse, with the structure over fifty feet high. Bridges and houses were damaged, boats dashed apart, and total damage estimated at 800000 dollars. In Boston, Thomas Brennan urged moderation and education on land issues at a public meeting, noting no endorsement of violence.
Three oclock dispatches report that Vigilantes in Iowa including Davitt Healy and Onion are released. A Toronto reference notes a large fire with Sylman Sydnam fully acquitted.
Brief telegraphic notes report graves at the National Cemetery decorated in Memphis, a capital site chosen at Fargo, coal miners and operators near agreement at Des Moines, a Fort Howard fire in Green Bay causing 80 000 dollars in loss, and Rome approving a Garibaldi national monument. Also featured are electoral results in Rome, an attack near Mazatlan, arrests in Waterford, emigration from Belgravia and Belgravia journeys, a Good Templars session in Halifax, wage cuts in Chicago, Dr Wolcott’s death in Utica, a North-Western pine fire in Detroit, Guayaquil surrounded by revolutionaries, Peru-Chile peace talks, a Portugal-Spain union debate, and local notices from New Haven and New Haven rail trains.
Wintersor Iowa on January 42 4 notes that John Hammer was freed from jail Sunday morning and died in a related incident beside a tree after being struck. The report reaffirms Hammer was a prominent citizen previously harmed in a separate incident a year earlier.
Toronto reports eight fires set within an hour by unknown arsonists. The blazes burned for several hours before extinguished. Several tramps were arrested in connection with the incidents.
A dispatch from Rowe dated June 4 reports a letter sent to New York calling archbishops to Rome for instruction. A general Catholic council in America is planned within a year to discipline the American Catholic clergy.
A special dispatch reports that Hey Suydam was acquitted today of the charge lying. The brief item notes the verdict reached in the case heard in the city, with no additional details provided.
Roleneed. Drauss, June 4. Davitt, Healy and Quinn, who were sentenced in February for inflammatory speeches, were released today.
President Arthur and Mrs Brewster arrived in Washington on Saturday night. Posts and officials planned trips to New York, with Gresham denying plans to remove older clerks. Mint yield for 1832 is reported at 32.5 million in gold and 46.8 million in silver. Cornell graduates back Halsey for trustee. Steamer Nipsic aims to Madagascar coast to protect Americans. National Board of Health authority over ports expires. marine hospital service will continue. Civil-service Commissioners resume work. Gregory cites success organizing exam boards. post offices run on civil-service basis with higher labor and lower pay.
In St. Petersburg the Emperor grants the Raskolnik sects liberty to move, trade, hold office, and perform rites but bans public processions. In San Jose Chihuahua authorities fear Apaches are pushed southwest by Gen. Crook’s operations. Iron ore prices fall as wages cut. miners face longer hours underground. Brooklyn appoints trustees for the Brooklyn Bridge and may hand control to city officials while eight policemen are assigned to the bridge side.
Special Dispatch reports James Crary has been informed by the Government that he will not be allowed to remain in Ireland. This follows official action likely tied to political or security concerns, marking another case of expulsion or exile reflected in contemporary news. The notice emphasizes government authority and the affected individual's status.
Special Dispatch reports Evening Observer Cincinnati June 8 noting entries for the Pullman single scull race on June 29 and 22. Named contenders include Hanlan, Ross, Hosmer, Lee, Courtney, Dempsey, Ill, Nagle, Kilo, Plaisted, Elliott, among others of considerable note at Gatlinco.
Wasurxetox Onskevation reports lower lakes with light local rains, slightly warmer and partly cloudy weather. Variable winds shift to the south and west with lower temperatures in the southern districts.
In St Louis and St Clair County Illinois coal miners held meetings at Bellville listening to labor agitator speeches but no business was transacted toward settlement with mine operators. In Chicago Cable Street Railroad engineers rejected pay cut proposals and prepared a memorial urging pay by trip length risking a strike if not accepted.
The additonal locals announce an annual Saturday picnic and Sunday assembly at Cassadaga camp grounds June Sth and 10th with speakers C P Kellogg Ohio Cephas B Lynn Banner of Light Boston and Damon's band providing daytime music and dancing. Excursion trains leave Munkirk 9 40 pm on Buffalo arrival. D A V P RR offers excursion rates. Hotel on grounds. A gas well near North East for Halcomb and Hays drilled past 700 feet against a planned 650 with oil indications tapped Thursday night suggesting a potential 95 barrel well.
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