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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1884

Page

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Alabama Clans and National Issues Dominate June Dispatch

By Telegraph. Alabama clams and court action dominate this edition. Congress debate concerns $6,000,000 to $6,800,000 in first-class claims for vessels destroyed by Confederates. Pleuro-pneumonia bill and banking scandals also feature. Capitol notes cover Mexican Pension bill caucus and copyright treaty debate. Michigan crop report notes May weather favorable, wheat and corn conditions, and an expected yield around 23.4 million bushels.

Alabama Court of Alabama Congress Lne Commissioner of Agriculture Bureau of Anal Industry Star Middleton & Co Lachman Grand Meddletons Capitol Aotes Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Senate Derrort Mich Michigan Ite

Suit against Ulysses S Grant Jr over forged transfer

Leopold Levy, assignee of Moritz Bayer, filed suit in New York on June 14 to recover about 45 000 dollars paid for property on Seventy third Street near Third Avenue. Levy alleges Grant Jr fraudulently conveyed the property to Jerome B Chaffee and Sarah Cudliff without consideration. Defense is a general denial.

New York Leopold Levy Moritz Bayer Ulysses S. Grant, Jr Stiget Third Avenue Jerome B Chaffee Sarah Cudliff

The Nail Trade and Supposed Murder Reported

The Atlantic States Nail Association met at Empssano Pa with statistics on the trade and card prices. Telegrams from J D Weeks Pittsburgh announce a three month suspension of the Western Nail Association. Stock on hand is light and demand good. A mysterious death in St Louis involves a young man named Taylor with a bound arm and broken neck, his widowed mother living in Bardstown Ky.

Empssono Atlantic Statea Nail Association J. D. Weeks Western Nail Association Pittsburgh St. Louis Taylor Bardstown Eaan Ropcone

Philanthropic broker Hatch resigns amid Newark Savings failure

A. Hatch of Fx & Hatch, once Stock Exchange president and major government bond dealer, had custody of Newark NS Savings Institute securities with about 26 million in deposits. The bank failed, causing widespread distress in Newark. Hatch, known as a philanthropic broker and friend of Jerry McAuley, resigns as Stock Exchange president as his firm’s affairs appear in sad condition.

A . Hatch Fx & Hatch Hatch Stock Exchange Newark Savings Bank Wall Street Jerry McAuley Cremorne Hhis

Ohio State Republican Executive Committee Convenes

The Republican State Central Committee elected its executive slate including J. F. Channan, J. Oglevee Secretary, J. J. Brown Treasurer, G. W. Sinks, C. Foster, J. B. Foraker, M. A. Hanna, C. C. Walcutt, L. Johnson, James Poindexter, T. Ewing Muller. A centenarian funeral noted, Francois Cadiella, aged 100 years five months, died near the city leaving 437 descendants with four sons aged seventy to seventy-eight and a great-grandchild fourteen attending.

Republican State Central Committee Channan J. F. Oglevee J. J. Brown G. W. Sinks Charlies Foster J. B. Foraker M. A. Hanna C. C. Walcutt 5. L. Johnson James Poindexter T. Ewing Muller MosTrial Francois Cadiella Wereat-sreat

Failures, Deaths, and a Desperate Shooting Reported

Seven days of business failures total 228 in the United States and Canada with a rise noted in the Middle South and Pacific states. Ven Ansdale died after molten metal spilled at Newport Kentucky while two others were fatally injured. Harvard trustees refuse LL D for Governor Robinson. In Tennessee a feud in New Albany Mississippi ends with five shots. Ford dies, Reeves shot. Ford’s final words referenced.

New York Dun & Co United States Canada New England Wester States Middle Southern Pacific Cryerssatt Cincinnati Newport Iron and Pipe Works Newport Kentucky Ven Ansdale Mewrirs Tenn New Albany Mis J. I. Reeves Mayr Opti Lloyd Morgan Watson Ford Squire Reeves J.R Reaves Trun

Pennsylvania Farmer's Club Banquet Held at Colonel Duffs Residence

The annual banquet of the Pennsylvania Farmer's Club was held yesterday afternoon at Colonel Duffs residence in Thancastra. Guests included Senators Edmunds Pendleton Bayard J Donald Cameron Angus Cameron Samuel J Randall General Simon Cameron Charles A Dana George W Childs and a member of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Pennsylvania Farmere’ Club Thancastra Pennsylvania Farmer's Club Colonel Duffs Edmunds, Pendleton, Bayard J. Donald Cameron Angus Cameron Samuel J. Randall Simon Cameron Charles A. Dana George W. Childs Fee Supreme Court of Pennsylvan

Destructive Winnipeg Fire Destroys Block in Wis Manitoba

A $100 000 blaze swept an entire block in Winnipeg Manitoba on Tuesday. Strong winds fanned the flames, sparking widespread alarm as residents feared half the city might burn. Alder men Guttide and Banlt reported losses of 25000 and 15000 respectively, with total insurance around 50000.

Winnipeg Wis Yiee Manitoba Guttidve Banlt

Professor Underhill Dies in Janesville at 79

JANESVILLE Wis June 14 N C Underhill professor of music at the Wisconsin Institute for the Blind died Wednesday night in this city aged seventy nine. His home was New London where his remains were sent for burial.

Calhoun Benham Dies in San Francisco Duel Era

Calhoun Benham, a leading San Francisco lawyer, died yesterday. The report references his role as judge Dasit Terry's second in the famed duel with Senator Broderick. Banking houses Baring Brothers Glyn Mills Currier announce a new Canadian loan totaling 5,000,000 pounds at the new rate. The mint price stands at 91.

San Francisco Cal Calhoun Benham Dasit Terry Broderick Benham Terry Cadlaa Loan Loxpon Baring Bros. & Glyn and Mills Currier Co

Wife of slain patrolman dies of broken heart

The wife of Georg Wilson, who murdered patrolman Bullan d in this city, died of a broken heart Wednesday at the home of friends toryario.

Georg Wilson Bulland Tome of Friends Toryario

Powder Mill Wreck Kills German Worker Near Xenia

A massive explosion at the Mami Powder Works north of Xenia, Ohio, obliterated the mill and hurled Albert Selbach, a German employee, into a burning ruin. Timbers flew far as bystanders narrowly escaped. fellow worker William Brady faced a close call. Propriety owner Thomas Farrell and Brady’s son were at the gate, uninjured. Cause of the blast remains unknown.

Diitos Mami Powder Works Xenia Albert Selbach Selbach William Brady Stesinger Grady Selbach's Brady Thomas Farrell Lttle Guus

Insects Threaten Shade Trees in Suelby Ville

June 12 report from Suelby Ville describes a spreading pest attacking soft maples locusts mulberry and apple trees. The insect appears as a bark scale with a sap filled sack covering and sticky exudate, causing trees to yellow and shed leaves. Residents seek guidance on identification and control.

Suelby Ville Jil

Government Official in Trouble in Corpus Christi

United States District Attorney Evans issued a warrant for Colonel Nelson Plato, Collector of Customs for the Corpus Christi district, on a Treasury Inspector General affidavit. The marshal placed guards over Plato, who is ill and cannot be moved. He is charged with a $1,770 government defalcation, while Plato seeks to justify the deficit with expense accounts in Deputy Collector Clark’s possession.

Corpus Cuxgisti Tex United States Evans Texas Treasury Barney Nelson Plato Customs Corpus Christi Plato Clark

Father's Fatal Mistake Near McCoy Mills

A Pendleton County man shoots at a supposed panther and kills his own son by mistake while hunting near McCoy Mills on the South Branch of the Potomac. In separate dispatches a new military district is created in the Indiana Territory, with Col. Edward Hatch to command and clear Oklahoma territory of settlers.

Wheeling W. Va Franklin Pendleton County McCoy Mills Potomac Isaac Jenkins Leavenworth Kan Auger Department of the

Cleveland Browns Fall to Buffaloes in 13–Buffaloes Win

In Burrato on June 14 the Cleveland team lost again to the Buffaloes, 13 to Providence. The Boston club defeated Providence 4 to 0. The report notes the Detroit outbatting and hints at other cited games and players for the Evening Opera.

Mexico unrest described as police violence and revolts sweep region

June 14 Matanoras dispatch reports rumors of Cortinas and other generals breaking paroles, frontier troop buildup, and proposed American support for Diaz. Police executions and vigilantism are alleged in multiple towns including Paso del Santa Anna and Gorillas hacienda. Attacks, fires, and weather damage are noted across several states, with further crime trials and bank proceedings in Purrisueca and Preissmnen.

Matamonas Mexico Matanoras Cortinas Diaz Louis Conezas Nuevo Laredo Senor Castro Enin San Geronimo College United States Lynch Gabriel Panana Paso del Santa Anna Cazamaloham Lis Nea Ede Gorillas Queretaro Lozano Orivaba Tie Villa Alvares State of Qadaren Corluva Sig Lins Gurbayal Puebla Cividad de Valles Tinder State of Oaxaca San Bernardo

George L Senet Linked to Metropolitan Bank Failure Origin

George L Senet, born in Astoria to a Methodist preacher who served at Mulberry street and Allen street churches, bears much responsibility for the Metropolitan Bank of New York failure. The sentence outlines his lineage and early life as context for his role.

George L Senet Metropolitan Bank of New York Astoria Mulberry Street Allen Street

Florida dynamiter arrest of Marrero in Key West Texas

Federico Gil Marrero, Cuban, was arrested in Key West upon arrival from New York for possessing explosives. U S marshal initiated the case, bail set at 2000 dollars. Detectives traced materials to make dynamite. authorities ruled materials unsuitable for transport and imported separately to avoid seizure. In related suits in Axrowro, Spicer seeks 320000 plus interest from Grant Ward and Fish, alleging promissory notes and collateral. Mallory & Co sues Grant Ward and Fish for six notes of 5000 each, with garnishment against Berg & Co. and bonds of 100000.

Federico Gil Marrero Wis Powesaion New York United States District Attorney Mallory Marrero United States Marsnvo United States Omc Murera Ures Key West Lie New Yor Galena Texan Grant & Ward James D Axrowro Ter Drraat & Ward Jans Oldew York Eluhu Spicer Ward Lonkers Freeland Naming Tabor Spicer Ths County Againt Berg & Co I. Mallory & Co

Six Men Injured by Gas Ignition in West Virginia

Six workmen were seriously burned when a test gas in a newly laid main ignited after a plug was removed early. Alfred Thomas, Miles Burke, William Jerry, Walker Pryor, Cyrus Pryor, and Thomas Berke suffered burns. Thomas was worst hurt and may die. Jerro aided others and was lame.

Wheelms W. Va Alfred Thomas Miles Burke Wiliam Jerry Walker Cyrus Pryor Thomas Berke Thomas Boerke Pryors Cyrus Jerro

The Dologs of an Organised Gang in the Choctaw Nation

Late advices from the Indian Territory report a band of about one hundred thieves, largely Choctaw, organized under a captain. They operate in Gains, Sansa bers, Castleyville, and Coles counties, depreciating property. A clash with officers and posse left two dead, several captured including five women. The Matron militia is called out to arrest them. fifteen band members were surrounded in the Sansabers hills with further efforts planned. Later, a racing challenge from Teemen of Ticbaga surfaced for a five mile match with $1,000 at Ons Point.

Font Ssrta Ark Indian Territory Sansabers Castleyville Coles Sre Gan Boston Peter H. Contey

Berber surrender and Abyssinian transit pact update

Berber city fallen and 39,000 Arabs moved to Dongola as dispatches contradict officials on June 3 reports. Hewett mission to Abyssinia succeeds. Gordon advised to evacuate Soudan. El Mahdi defeated by Takallibe. Sankey sails home for rest. John Brown statue unveiled at Balmoral amid royal presence. Drowned in Akulsig waterspout reported. Tichborne claimant to be released on ticket of leave.

Loxpon Times Wady Datta London Dongola Wady Talfa Fitzmaurice Hewett Abyssinia Th Soudan Abyssina Massowab Hewett Eec Sea Gordon Gerson Earl Granville Gordo Gor Ion EL Mandi el Mah Takallibe Sankey Evangelist Liverpool America Moras Temple Garden Moody Ryle Marshal Field Chicagi Pettecoat Stebbins West End Wooth Stewart General Booth Salvatio Ary Patt Castle Wales Booth John Crectio Balmoral John Brown AVI Jerrold United State Navy Branc Eecyclopedia Britannica Whitelaw Reid New York Tribune Woodall House of Commons Gladstone Akulsig Russian Turkstan

Proposals Link Harbor Relief and Mexican Veterans Reunion

Brief items report a Memphis harbor improvement bill sought by Cotton and Merchants Exchange representatives to Congress, noting rapid riverfront erosion since February and mounting property risk. Also mentions a Mexico U S veterans reunion in St Louis as a sign of friendship, with Diaz backing support, plus school fund apportionment in Wisconsin and a medical update from Puapelrma with low figures.

Amerso Mewrme Tenn Congress

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Telegraph Court of Claims Sokt Agalnat U. 8 Grant, Jr Ohio State Republican Executive Committee Bostox Trarvard Ecera Robinson Chihoca Hesham de Albert Selbach Hown Indiana University Liovauxeton Ind Methodist Church Porter D. D. Bant Major Mitchell J. S. Jencks P Porter Commonwealth Evannee Oneratzx Sank O Moere Purrisueca Thomas J. Watson Rieber Penn Bank Riddle Watson Reiber Keiber Asignee Warner Preissmnen Henry Kleber Sieiber Riddie Govievinee J. D. Johnson Louisville Shiloh Bleine Olean Aflorida Dynamiter Foreign Affairs Mawett Abyastula Masonwah el Mahdi Elanton St. Lows Bca General Diaz Gener Diaz Manzo Wis Sebn Land Commissioners Chile Bishop Guagees PuapeLrma Bie Erorey Newspa Pro
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