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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 19, 1885

Page

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General Grant At Mountain Cottage Near End Of Life

The Nation’s sufferer Tarrying at a New York mountain cottage, General Grant’s health worsened after a steep climb. He wrote a note to Colonel Grant fearing imminent death, while family members gathered and physicians monitored a fragile pulse and breathing. A midday photo session captured the scene with Grant surrounded by grandchildren and relatives as visitors offered flowers and praise.

Mis Son McGrecon General Grant Douglass Grant Sands Fred Grant S. . P. Wells Jesse Grant Nellie F. D. Grant N. M. Babcock Saratoga Miga Kinnie L. Dexter Troy

Dolphin dispatch boat report finds speed and strength lacking

The Dolphin's examination shows speed under 15 knots, insufficient stiffness, and possible structural weakness. The Navy asks Attorney General for guidance on responsibility and whether the government was sold a defective contract. The board cites that the ship never met the 2,500 horsepower target and questions contract adequacy.

Meeting at Grant Cottage Highlights General’s Condition

Reverend Ord. 1 describes a visit by Pastor A Wman and Mr McGregor to the Grant cottage. The pastor praised the bracing atmosphere and believed it would aid General Grant. Dr Newman remarks Garfield’s hold on the people was sympathy born of tragedy. Grant’s influence rests on the nation’s consciousness of service. Observers felt reassured when Grant appeared, yet grew anxious when he vanished from view at the cottage. By midnight last night the Grant cottage was quiet.

Ord McGregor Tie Newman Garfield Divant Grant Grant Cottage

Naval Advisory Board Contract Supervision Question

A correspondence discusses whether a contract for ship construction must meet strict conformity under naval supervision, and what remedies exist if the bar is not final. It notes prior work approved by the Navy and seeks judicial advice on contractor responsibility for speed, strength, vessel workmanship, and possible department remedies.

Confeder Neder Naval Advisory Ts Us Geto Naval Advisory Board W. OG. Waisey Naver A. Garland

Fatal Fire-Damp Explosions Hit Clifton Hart Colliery

A major fire-damp explosion at Clifton Hart Colliery near Manchester trapped about 130 miners after 350 were at work. Rescue efforts were slowed by derrick cage failures and a giant powder blast nearby killed and injured workers. Wives and relatives gathered at the mine entrance as authorities battle to confirm how many perished.

Cliftesa Mall Manchester Puclu Col Maxchester Clifton Hart Here Lanen Besseme Steel Works Denver & Mio Grande John Weaver Charles Nelson Canon City Nelson Sprixcheny Walker Amos Rush & Brother John Mosier Mosier Lie Atmos

Earthquake at York and New Tory News From June 19

Reports from June 19 describe an earthquake shock in York alarmed residents. Abroad, European anxieties rise as cholera fears trigger port quarantines and French border controls. The Times notes a call for a new living Conservatism while political shifts place Lord Randolph Churchill in a key ministry post.

York Inilian Lexpos Lord Randolph Churchill Conservative Party Disraelis Europe Austria Russia Bank of England Stafford Northcote Earl Iddlesteigh Sir Stafford Northcote the Treasury Mr. Gladstone Earl of Carnarvon Ireland Sir Arthur Balfour Charles Duke Edward Stanhope Mmp Gladstone Liberal Party Lord Salisbury Dunit William Brien Mallow Mr. O'Brien Rome Panis Aden Admiralty Office Renan Indian Ocean

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