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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1884
Page
2
The piece surveys the 1880 era Republican split, noting Blaine’s pull and Democratic search for a strong candidate. It casts doubt on Cleveland’s chances, mentions internal improvements and canal funding, and contemplates German views on Blaine and foreign policy. It also references Cuba’s volatile purchase talks and Spain’s risk in selling Cuba.
The piece notes Oscar Fingal Wilde and Oswald Arriva as oddities in campaigns, mentions Union College nominating a President, and reports perks for General Booth and a Balga tion Army bid. The Bunkerill day celebration was lively with a Mystic Owl parade in Charlestown.
A speech at the Blaine Logan ratification meeting in Washington features John Sherman endorsing Blaine and Logan, arguing Republicans alone can pass national reforms and defend the Union. Sherman calls for a continental American policy and pledges to aid the ticket’s election, while criticizing Democratic resistance and wealth influence in politics.
A requisition for Eno Moyrmar dated June 19 notes a detective departed for Quebec with a warrant signed by President Arthur seeking extradition of bank president Eno. Also reported is a major bank robbery case in Syracuse and a Minneapolis doctor involved in wasteful spending of 3700 dollars on the West Shore last night.
Norm Allen to speak at Pine Valley on the Fourth. Horace Bemis to deliver at Angelica. Beecher bought 3,500 team in Elmira. Western New York Home at Randolph hosts 19 inmates. Angelica to host agricultural society meeting July. Second Presbyterian church in City dedicated, seats 700, cost 19000. Rochester Salvation Army leave noted. Scio man dead by fall from tree. age 33. Ingersoll to lecture at Olean Opera House on 26th. Garrity jailed 15 days for stealing Telegrams. Allegany fair dates set for Angelica September 30 to October 1. Allen Bentley found dead near Scio, cause unknown. Portage High Bridge crowded by 1500 excursionists. Batavia Johnson Harvester shipments exceed prior seasons. McKean Pa reports huge apple crop. peaches largely winter killed. Reamer remanded from Mayville. forgery charge pending in Olean. Titusville June 26 tournament planned by old volunteer fire dept. Bradford fire causes $9500 loss. Jamestown Young Men’s Christian Association district meeting June 26. Erie fight for railroad supremacy ends with four Scott employees arrested for burglary. Gould man found dead. neck broken. likely fall. Blackwell’s Bull Durham Tobacco promotional cash offer explained. Buffalo One Price Clothing advertises.
Market notes from Cleveland and Chicago detail wheat, corn, oats and flour prices with price ranges for No. 2 red, spring and white wheat, mixed feeds, and corn. Pork and beef futures and live cattle sales are listed, along with hogs, lambs, and shipments figures. Additional notes cover flour prices in Chicago and livestock markets in New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.
A collision involving Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Road axes reported with limited readable details. No injuries confirmed in the fragment. Further information pending from local authorities.
The Nickel Plate announces its New Trunk line with modern equipment for safe, speedy, comfortable travel. Trains arrive and depart from the depot on Fan Buren Street in Chi. Current and future schedules are effective June 1.
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