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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1884

Page

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Passage of Utah Bill and Tax Debates In Congress

Telegraph reports Secretary Folger backing relief from 1861 direct tax payments by defaulting states and proposes crediting deposits under the 1836 act. Utah bill passage shapes House action on polygamy. distilled spirits export warehousing proposed. Chandler cites fraud probes in Naval Bureau. Ontonagon land grant forfeiture favored. Penn Bank conspiracy case advances. Blaine Logan nomination mission outlined. Columbus beats Alleghenys. Cleveland and Toronto games noted.

Wasnixaton Folger Warner House Committee On Claims United States Utah Senate House Congress Beck Secretary of the Treasury Chandler Naval Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Senate Committee On Public Lands

Rev John P Newman rises through church councils and mission roles

The Rev John P Newman, once a Matilist preacher in New York, rose to prominence via the Council of Congregational Churches. He served in the Troy and Baltimore conferences, led Metropolitan Church in Washington, and later headed a consular inspectorate under Grant. His world tour enriched sermons, and he led Madison Avenue Congregational Church in New York where internal clerical disputes prompted a March 12 council.

John P. Newman Council of Congregational Churches Bengan Troy New York State New Vers Brookly Baltimore Metropolitan Washington General Grant Newman Holy Land Methodist Church Madisor Avenue

Desters and University News From Ohio and Kentucky

Sulag the Liquor Desters in Bellaire faces a $3000 damages suit over intoxicants sales under Adair law. Miami University in Oxford plans to reopen with a freshman and sophomore study program and seeks new professors. a July 1 decision and over £30,000 funded await. In Reading, Pennsylvania, Nleister Clymer’s family releases health related death notes citing malaria and insomnia followed by brain paralysis. In Louisville, Kentucky a colored woman shoots her husband in New Albany, then locks the house and confesses by morning.

Bellaire Elijan Bykernedgy Suik Teledloon Totiisison William El-Kennaty Homieloswas Itva Dea Lealers Crscikvatt Board of Trustees of Miami University Oxford Ohio Beister Clymera Reading Nleister Clymer Mr. Clymer Teoman Louisville Edward Batter New Albany Ind

Belleville Woolen Mill Fire Destroyed Machinery

In Belleville AVa a woolen mill owned by Wells and Cangrove was burned Wednesday night. The fire consumed all machinery and a large stock of steel woolen goods grain and flour. Loss estimated at 7 000 with no insurance. Also notes a mining fatality near Streetabovo where F Miller was buried under thirty feet of earth while digging a well. the shaft was seventy feet deep and the body unrecovered.

Soneaiped W. Va Andes Belleville AV. Va W Wells and Cangrove Ernst F. Miller Streetabovo

Uncertain 19th Century Notices From Ky Pa and Ohio

Fragmentary reports from Faure Int Panis Kentucky Ohio and Pennsylvania describe figures a president of a women’s group and a liquor tax stance. Local dealers oppose the Scott liquor tax decisions while a county saloon fund is raised to challenge the law. Glass workers reach wage rates and resolve to adopt net cord measures after a long strike.

Fizlagitnesworkere’ Wagas Prerstunenu Wester Window Glass Manufactors

Mexican Treaty Debate Calls for Free Trade and Western Unity

A Ways and Means report argues tariff free Mexican sugar and tobacco imports will not harm U S producers. It asserts a continental policy and Monroe Doctrine to deepen ties with Mexico and Central and South America, promoting peaceful, free exchange across the Western Hemisphere.

United States Cuba Mexico Western Hemrtsphere

Shooting of John Drake Esq in New York Office

John Drake a New York lawyer was shot in his office. The assailant is William Rhinelander a relative who had visited Drakes office recently and is described as a crank. Drake restrained Rhinelander after the shooting and was left badly wounded. Rhinelander departed with a relative. The incident causes a sensation in the city.

New York John Drake William Chinelander T.J Drake Douglas Rhinelander

Banks Face Heavy Drafts From Railroads and Coal Firms

The New York banks have seen unusually large drafts over the past few days, driven by railroads and coal companies paying their employees. President O D Baldwin of the Fourth National Bank said the drain could lower deposits further this week compared to last week, but he believed banks could endure a rigorous examination at any time.

New York Wall Street O. D. Baldwin Fourth National Book Baldwin

Fire at Confectionery Sparks Blaze in Brathorp

A fire at confectionery store No 107 Main Street yesterday morning, started by sunlit fireworks in a show window, destroyed the building and four nearby structures. Losses total about 15000 dollars plus 88000 for a new Burt House hotel owned by J D Burt. interior furniture saved.

Brathorp Main Street Burt Braddocks Burnrpocks Sedden Eighth Burton Streets Fawcett House Burton Street Tfotel Russell’s Furniture Factory Kellys Hquor Sedden’s Sedden's Hardware and Tin Shop Creighton’ Pump Works Kittle’s Flynn

Colored Convention invites Pennsylvania to state meeting

Allegheny County colored men in convention pass a resolution inviting colored men of Pennsylvania to hold a State Convention in this city on Tuesday August 12 to discuss the political situation and to adopt measures to improve the condition of the colored people. Miners strike in the Hocking Valley prompts reports of wage reductions and operator concessions.

Prrrszenen Allegheny County Colored Men Pennsylvania

Militants and mutiny amid Irish and global turmoil

Paris wireless reports Stephens circles Irish Americans to form a militia aligned with Fenian aims and aviator raids on English towns. Limerick counters mutinous artillery militiamen storming Glin, wrecking shops, then surrendering at sea. Calcutta cites 2000 homes destroyed by cyclone with 25 dead. shipwrecks noted. Commodore Jarrizon faces bankruptcy and asset liquidation in New York.

Loxpox Paris The Times Stephens Brotherwood Chicago Joho Mahoney England McCafferty Limerick Shannon Giin Glin Calcutta the Times Gkyab Rossini Loch Lionhe Fiji Alexareter Dostonvale Mauritius Moulmein Akyab

Portrait of Mrs Mary Al Miller Describes Quiet Steamboat Captain Hopeful

The portrait portrays Mrs Mary Al Miller as a refined, gentle, and dignified woman. Local U S inspectors in New Orleans asked Secretary Folger if a woman could receive a steamboat captain license. He ruled that licensing depended on passing an examination, which she did successfully, proving competency to command a steamer.

Mary al. Miller United States New Orleans Folger

The Most Complicated Tragedy on Reo Reported from California

A Sonora dispatch details a complex shootout in which Edmond Gallagher 22 shot Otia Greenwood in the breast and shot Otis Greenwood as he pursued him. Robert Watson was wounded by Greenwood then killed when his son returned fire. Greenwood fled to Sonora surrendered later. Mrs Greenwood and Watson died. The case arose from a dispute over water on a mining claim.

San Francisco Cali Sonora Cal Edmond Gallagher Afrs Otia Greenwood Otis Ratiagher Robert Watson Otis Greenwood Watson Greenwood Gallagher Geenwood

Desperado Jim Gully Dies In Suspected Suicide

In Wuorentwe West Virginia on June 20 Jim Gully a seventeen year old outlaw died by his own action after a series of incendiary fires blamed on a gang. Five younger boys were also involved in crimes from arson to theft with several sent to prison and others fled. Gully reportedly jumped into the river to escape an officer while on the City Barge wearing a ball and chain, and his body was not recovered.

Wuorentwe W. Va Jim Gully Gully Tso Shulte Stiltz Oranzes Cinlly

Ward and Grant Case Opens as Receiver Faces Dispute

In New York on June 21 the suit by George Llott assignee of Ferdinand Ward against Julian T. Davies receiver and Grant and Ward was adjourned to next week. Davies testified he found Ward bonds and mortgages worth 20000 and mining stock in Ward's desk, claiming these assets were Ward’s personally though Ward did business as Ward and Grant. Also reported is friction between Volts Iron Works Apollo owners and employees who formed an Amalgamated Association lodge amid ongoing disputes.

Commodore Garrison New Tors Commodore C. K. Jarrizon Pacific Mail New Orleans West Lodia Lrgest St. Louis Missouri Pacific Railroad Jay Gould St Louis John Big Terry Bank of California Bank of New York and National Banking Association Ostho United States Trust Company EO T. W Danworth Autor Boc Theigament New York George €. Llott Ferdinand Ward Julian T. Davies Grant & Ward Davies Hott Ward Grant Volts Ironworks Apollo Amalgamated Association

Wall Street agency report on Garrison linked riots investigation

Reports connect Commodore Garrison to yesterday's riots with a basis in the protest from seven Fleur Mill Parnea. A large floating walk at Mount Leonard Missouri burned Friday evening, resulting in losses of 96 thousand dollars, insured for 647 thousand.

Kiernan’s Wall Street Commodore Garrison St. Louis Mount Leonard

Fighting for Fun at Dobugee Lodge Military Encampment

The final day of a military encampment drew 15 000 to 19 000 spectators despite heavy rain. Infantry drills awarded Mobile Rites first, Braveh Guards second, and Company D third while Milwaukee Cavalry won the cavalry prize. A dress parade featured Gov Sherman of Iowa and Generals Gibbon Kiel Smith. A sham battle showcased earthworks and a fort, with a flank maneuver capturing the fort.

Mjutia Dobugee Lodge Dupuque St Las Missouri St. Louia St Paul Mascatine National, Rifles Washington Milwaukeee Cavalry Washington Light Otiters New Orleans Sherman Lowa Kiel Smith Gibbon Couner Department of the Platte Alexander Gibbons Mobile Rifles National Rifles Company D St. Paul Busch Zouaves St. Louis

Double murder and self-inflicted death near St Paul

In St Paul on June 20, J Cech, owner of a small house, killed Afra Catharine Messerschmidé seventy six and her daughter Margaret twenty seven with a butcher knife after a dispute over rent paid to Cedara's wife. He then killed himself by poisoning and cutting his arteries, leaving both victims fatally wounded.

St. Paul Daytons Biull J. Cech Afra Catharine Messerschmidé Margaret Cedara Vom

Methodist Ministers Plan Philadelphia Bishop Simpson Funeral

In Piulad elpo sa June 20 the Methodist Episcopal ministers met to decide funeral attendance for Bishop Simpson. They invited all church members to the Arch Street M E Church Philadelphia on Tuesday June 24 at three PM and to meet at Wesley Hall at two PM to march to the church. Interment to be held Wednesday at South Laurel Hill Cemetery per church ritual.

Piuladelposa Methodist Episcopal Wesley Hall Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Arch Street Methodist Episcopal Church Philadelphia South Laurel Hill Cemetery

Moray Unested In Unclear Alleged Case Result

Congressman Moray was enected yesterday in a case centered on an alleged Usteersty. The proceedings focused on a principle at issue as details remain unclear from the terse report.

Moray

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