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Evening Observer in Dunkirk, New York

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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1884

Page

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Leading Foreign Holders of Lands in the United States

A table listing foreign holders and acres across states, including English and Scottish syndicates in Texas, New Mexico, Florida, Mississippi, Kansas, and more, with remarks by Congressman Lore on Leviathan squatter holdings and land claims. The Nicaragua Canal concessions and the Electoral Count Bill are also discussed as federal actions and House topics.

Fort Sunandlolds Winstinacroy D. C Lore Delawree Oregon United States Texas Holland Land Company New Mexico Edward Reid Florida Mississippi Las Marqais Tweedale Philips Marshall Co London Lin Anglo-American Leviathan Nicaragua Eaton House Senate

Wrecked for Robbery Near Cincinnati Train Wreck

The C W & B rail line from Cincinnati to Washington wrecked near Loveland after spikes were drawn from sixteen ties and a rat lifted. Engineer Connelly and Fireman Griffix survived with bruises and burns. A man named William Scott, a twenty year old near a farm, was arrested after a book of photographs with his name surfaced. Rival claim linked to Lena incident. Johnson remains at large. Catherine McSweeney of Wooster dies after illness. Professor Lo cien Li Bronklyn resigns from Rose Polytechnic Institute.

Cincionadil Cincinnati Washington Cincinnati, Washington & Baltimor Road Loveland William Connelly John Griffix William Scott Scott Johnson Sueh Lena

Congressional Proceedings on River and Harbor Bill Revisions

The House debated the River and Harbor Appropriation bill with amendments creating the Missouri River Commission to study and plan river works and direct future expenditures. A contract procurement amendment passed, and a strikeout motion favored by Mr. Oates on the Hennepin Canal clause was approved. Further actions included a Senate final vote on the Consular and Diplomatic appropriation and updates from New York and Cleveland on related matters.

House of Representatives Henmuepla House Cox Graves Board of Engineers Missouri River Gold Board Missouri River Commission Congress Secretary of War O'Neill Messrs. Foster Hutchins District of Columbia United States District Attorney Hallet Kelbourne J. G. Thompson Supreme Court United States Willborn Larbor Belford Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Muskingum River Comunittes Oates Hennepin Canal Wallis Committee On Senderson Willis Murphy Yeas Allison Senate Messrs Vance van Wiek Senate Committee On Appropriations

Bitter contest for Ennis successor in Athlone Ireland

In Athlone a fierce battle unfolds over the vacancy left by Sir John James Ennis. Huntley McCarthy leads the Palmellites in a tight race noted for pamphlet attacks alleging atheism. Father Hyacinthe heads to London after a U S lecture circuit as Toptanyt dines in Perth.

John James Ennis Progness Welaad Loxpox Athlone Ireland House of Commons John Edward Sheil Gil Palmellites Huntley McCarthy Justin McCarthy Longford Athfone Hyacinthe America London Paris John Jackson Toptanyt Perth Nisero Rheen Island Sumatra Count Bylandt England Rheen Holland London Stock Exchange New York

Flood Ravages Allegheny Valley Amid Strength of Storm

June 13 Pittsburgh reports one of the heaviest rain storms in years causing the most destructive flood since 1865. In Brookville water spout burst, creeks rose ten feet, mills dam failures, lumber valued at 870,600 carried away, two bridges washed out, homes evacuated as driftwood and coal barges moved by floodwaters. In W Va Pendleton area tragedy follows religious meetings. A mother and daughter killed, boy labeled as possible sacrifice, suspect murder arrests follow. A separate infant death case in Monongahela River nets murder confession by Hungarian woman. Thunderstorms near Martinsville, lightning causes near-fatal injuries.

Allegheny Valley Pittseeego Brookville North Fork Bryant & Wainwright’s Litch Mills Pittsburgh Allegheny Brookvule PrerspuRet Jane Monongahela River Itllona Chindosch Michael Anden Hiinatsute Frank Divily J. O. Dennington

Crop Returns Show Mixed Prospects For Cotton

Reports from the Department of Agriculture indicate a slight rise in cotton planting with a four percent national increase, tempered by April coolness and May rains. States list Virginia 90, North Carolina 95, South Carolina 107, Georgia 96, Florida 90, Alabama 93, Mississippi 87, Louisiana 72, Texas 77, Arkansas 85, Tennessee 92, Missouri 90. Severe June storms in Harrisburg area caused fatalities and damage, while Louisville hosts the International Sunday School Convention with 1,200 delegates and 103,510 Sunday schools nationwide.

Waxasarox Department of Agriculture Tennessee Virginia North Carolina South Carola Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkansas Missouri Atlantic Gulf States Southwest South Carolina Pacific Coast Dakota Illinois Ohio Kentucky Michigan New York Pennsylvania Maryland Kentuck Indiana Uhnor Minnesota Iowa Nebraska California Louisville Louisvi N United States Provinces Blake Toronto J. A Broadus H. Blake Wharton H. M. Beck Thomas W. Bicknell Massachusetts J. P. Phipps J. F Saple Baltimore H. K. Fenner Lousville

Court of inquiry reports on General Swaim case

The document from Walmiseton June 123 presents the court of inquiry findings regarding General Swaim, Judge Advocate General of the Army. It states the inquiry cannot declare a specific act fraudulent but notes a series of transactions inherent to officers and particularly harsh when engaged, suggesting serious implications.

Walmiseton Court of Inquiry Swaim

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Telegraph Kstom Ing of Faron Terns Locien Li Bronklyn Rose Polytechnic Institute Congressional Woaill Street Union Pacific Dillon Teller Yestering Om Teller Armstrong Cleveland HI. Payne J. P._ Robison A. B. Hurlburt Robison Measra Vaux Richardson Boston E ‘Vaux Centralew York Richardeon New England Mavisox Isd Hanover Bon Harricon Hood Father Hyacinthe Nerack Martinsville W. Va McIntyre Matteson & CO Lion Street Dunkirk, N. Y M. Loeb Third Street W.G. Alling & Co’s W.G. Alling & CO Lion Street Hardware Oakley O. R. Oakley Nparpas
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