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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1883

Page

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Grain Markets in Buffalo Detroit Cincinnati Toledo Burrs

Grain markets show mixed activity across cities with steady Buffalo flour and cornmeal, subdued wheat decline at the Call Board, and varied oats quotes. Detroit offers steady flour and mixed white wheat while Cincinnati notes dull pork and steady beef. Toledo reports higher wheat and dull corn with nominal oats.

Buffalo Ste Detroit Toledo P. J. Mulholland & Cou Wholenare Dealers Park Mess Eng Cary & Whittlesey, Millers Louis Heyt Hoeney C. Jones Hamilton Buffalo Cément Piaaternir Hearlo

The Indian Situation and Crook’s Present Position

Reports on the Indian situation outline Crook’s current stance and policy context. The article surveys the Victor Bank-Snoif region in the West, highlighting ongoing tensions, territorial interests, and security concerns affecting local governance and policy debates.

Rioting gamblers clash at Lee Park race event

At Lee Park in Wiixysparer a mob attacked Chicago gamblers guarding a booth. About $3,000 was targeted as revolvers were waved and threats of hanging or shooting filled the air. Police restored order after leaders of the raid were arrested and two gamblers were seriously hurt. Other dispatches note a bank collapse in Victor and a Colorado snowstorm with prospects of a large harvest.

Wiixysparer Lee Park Chicago Enob

Crook's Position Near Nacorl Indicates Apache Scouts

Report from Mexican headquarters at Oposura says Apache scouts near Nacori belong to Gen. Crook's force. Mexican guards captured by Crook have reached headquarters. Crook encamped at Tre Castellos, with Gracia contending with hostiles. Campaign expected to end by June due to rain making mountain streams fordable.

Oposurta Nacorl

Jamestown Crookedness and a Wedding Note

Jamestown New York June 8 a Swede named Carlson recently dismissed from the village police force has vanished leaving creditors, a few weeks ago he sent his family to New York and was said to have been persuaded to give up nine dollars. John Roberts of Watts Flats returned from Erie county penitentiary and cannot locate Carlson. Prof A Frank Jenks of Freedonia normal school and Miss Florence Scheldoer of Jamestown were married at the bride's mother's home Thursday.

Robert Carlson Pedestrann A. Frank Jenks Fredonia Normal School Florence Scheldoer Jamestown

Waverly Mob Hangs Barber Brothers After Jail Escape

Waverly Iowa June 9 The Barber brothers were taken from jail at 11 80 last night and hanged by a mob led by brothers of Shepard whom the Barbers killed in the incident linked to an earlier offense.

Associated Press Waverly Iowa Brothers of Shepard

Haps and Mishaps Gathered by Our Shears

A digest of scattered reports from Albany to Kennedy and North East. Fire, storms, and accidents figure prominently with a cannon fire incident near Olean wounding Mrs. Taggerty, a lightning strike killing sheep and lambs at a Griswold farm, a gas well near North East drawing attention as pipes reach the derrick and light the town.

Kennedy Village Shetter Daniel Griswold Kennedy Erie Js North Messra Haynes & Holcomb North East

Runaway Race Ends in Fatal Accident at Fair Grounds

Eugene Root of Syracuse was dragged by a runaway sulky during a race at the fair. The horse broke loose, crashing the buggy and trampling Root, whose injuries were fatal. Several onlookers were slightly injured in the scramble before the horse was stopped and the program resumed after a short delay.

Avsors Eugene Root Syracuse Root

The Fate of a Manager

The report states Geo Frederick, proprietor of a theatre company, was shot and killed by reporter John Bell over Frederick's mistress. The date and location are unclear, with disjointed references to Wasunatos and a June timing. Naval officers awaiting orders may join the Chinese navy pending war with France.

Associated Press Kansas City Geo Frederick John Bell Wasunatos France

Lackawanna Company Buys Central Wharf Property

The Lackawanna Company acquired nearly all property on Central wharf from Main to Commercial Street, instantly animating business circles as the deal unfolds via Associated Press dispatches from Borrato and Junge.

the Lackawanna Associated Press Borrato Junge 9 the Lackawanna Company Central Wharf

Execution of Elbert M. Stephenson at Gallows Fenst

Elbert M. Stephenson was hanged in Lawrenceville today at one o clock for murdering his aunt on August 10, 1681. About 10,000 spectators attended from six counties. he showed no emotion, conversed with onlookers, and refused to confess. The neck did not break, and he hung twenty minutes. his wife declined to receive the body and his uncle will bury it.

Stephenson

Washington Waifs and Equity Case Motions

Equity Court yesterday heard the Bigelow Maacn case on dissolving the restraint on funds collected by public subscription. A letter offered by Bigelow’s counsel seeks $5000 relinquishment of all claims. Secretary Folger reviews customs district reports aiming to cut Boston duties costs by 33,000 yearly. New York likely unchanged. Star route from Fort Niobrara to Deadwood set by Congress for the lowest bidder, Nebraska delegation supported. Miners and Vaile remain bondholders and contractors. conviction won’t affect the Post Office’s duty to honor contractor agreements.

Bigelow-Maacn Equity Court Mrs. Maacn Folger Boston Customhouse New York Fort Niobrara Deadwood Elmer Congress Nebraska van Wyck Miner Vaile Miser Eoore

Lady Cuyler Sets Unprecedented Half Mile Time

Special to Associated Press report from New York on June 9 notes Lady Cuyler ran a half mile in 1 053, aided by a road wagon weighing 168 pounds.

Associated Press New York

False Pretences Unprofitable

Police in Syracuse arrested Jacob Esterson after he obtained $800 worth of goods on false pretences in September 1892 and shipped them to Kansas City, according to a Special to the Associated Press from Boreaco June 9.

Associated Press Boreaco Jacob Esterson Syracuse Kansas City

Boston mill to close on July first

The Merchant's Mill at Dedham Boston will close indefinitely on July 1. In Poughkeepsie William Stevens the former oarsman, was found drowned. missing since December 5, accidental drowning noted. Port Jervis Henry Munich a boot maker made an assignment with liabilities between 420000 and 25000.

Boston Dedham Poughkeepsies Wm. Stevens Port Jervis Henry Munich

Pope Leo Refuses to See Earlington, Bid Is Hidden

In a terse note, Pope Leo refuses a meeting with Earlington. The communication leaves the requested bid unseen and unaddressed as officials await further guidance.

Kellys Execution Special Dispatch to the Evening Observer

June 9 report on Kellys hanging noting few incidents. A young woman knelt and invoked God against informer Carey as the execution proceeded. A prisoner's Aid Society member sought a reprieve from the Lord Lieutenant claiming Kelly attended a society meeting at the time of murder.

Dewis Kelly Carey Prisoner’s Aid Society

Startling Action Shakes Irish Policy in Rome

A Rome cable reports the Pope refused an audience to British Minister Errington, signaling a possible shift in Irish policy. Errington is in disgrace. the English party in Rome appears shaken as he heads toward England.

Boston Rome Errington Ertington England

Excursion to Gowanda Glen by Brooks Hose Companies

The Hose Companies of the Brooks Locomotive Works announce a grand excursion to Gowanda Glen for Thursday June 14. Tickets are 73 cents and the event is expected to be large. Damon s orchestra travels to Lily Dale camp grounds at Cassadaga Lake this morning. Musicians include Walton Damon George N Damon John Eggers H Wingerstein John R Thornton Harry Vanderberg and Zach Taylor.

Brooks Locomotive Works Gowanda Glen Damon Lily Dale Camp Cassadaga Lake Messrs Walton Damon George N. Damon John Eggers H. Wingerstein John R. Thornton Harry Vanderberg Zach Taylor

Auction of former Hequembourg stock to be sold in three lots

Public auction due on Thursday morning June 28 1893 at the Lion street store. The stock balance formerly owned by W K Hequembourg will be sold in three lots covering dry goods groceries and boots and shoes. H C Hegrexnoces assignee.

W. K. Hequembourg Lion St H.C. Hegrexnoces

Brushing Rosin-Ammonia Solution for Rubber Packing

A rosin and ammonia solution is brushed onto rubber to form a water and steam light packing. The paste starts viscid and sticky, then thins over three to four weeks. It adheres to rubber, wood, and metal, hardens as ammonia evaporates, and becomes impervious to liquids.

Annual Saturday Picnic and Sunday Assembly at Cassadaga Camp Grounds

Annual gathering set for June 1 and 16 at Cassadaga camp grounds with speakers P. Kellogg of Ohio and Cephas B. Lynn of the Banner of Light in Boston. Damon’s band provides daytime music and his orchestra for Saturday evening dancing. Excursion trains depart Dunkirk 0:40 a.m. on Buffalo arrival. D. and A. R. will offer excursion rates. Hotel on grounds.

Cassadaga Camp Grounds P. Kellogg Ohio Cephas B. Lynn the Banner of Light Boston Damon Dunkirk Buffalo D. A P. Ra

Weather District Forecast for Osagination and Eastern Lakes

Partly cloudy conditions with variable winds and a falling then rising barometer. Forecast covers Washington Osagination and the Lower Lakes region with developing weather changes expected in the eastern portion.

Military leaders to attend West Point graduation

Secretary Lincoln General Sherman Ad jutant-General Drum Col Barr and Col Bacon will depart Sunday evening for the graduation exercises at West Point next week. Erie Pa John Fenton, posing as a Home Publishing agent of Pittsburg, was arrested for criminally assaulting twelve year old May Tafft and held after claiming moral weakness. Jamestown reports a panther seen north of town with hunters scouring the area. the creature is blamed for killing dogs and sheep, said to inhabit Cassadaga swamp. Utica canal leak at Schwab's Dry Dock due to a broken drain prompted closure of feeds at Rome and Oriskany and opening of waste gates at Frankfort and Uties, delaying navigation briefly. News carried AC Hive.

Lincoln Ges. Sherman Drum Col. Barr Col. Bacon Weat Point Military Academy Erie, Pa John Fenton of the Home Publishing Company Pittsburg May Tafft Jamestown Cassadaga Swamp Utica Schwab Rome Oriskany Frankfort Uties

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