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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1883

Page

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Markets steady with mixed gains across grains and cereals

Grain markets show quiet to firm tone with no major shifts. Cornmeal and oat meal steady, spring wheat demand improves while 1 500 bushels of No 1 hard Duluth at 1 93 bid 1 3 Joly. winter wheat weakly sold, 300 bushels at 2 red winter bids and 21 No 2 mixed western at 0 96 0 etc. Cereal prices range with oats dull, flour steady in Detroit, and Cincinnati notes show dull pork whisky steady. Toledo reports higher wheat and dull corn with mixed bids on No 2.

Duluth Aigs Aslen Cincinnati

Local Bar Keeps Buffalo Lager On Tap

John Fromenechenkel operates ADDITIONAL LOCALS offering Buffalo Lager Beer on tap. The note indicates a 27m detail likely referencing time.

Bankrupt sale opens amid rush for bargains in Dunkirk

A chaotic opening day at a Dunkirk clothing store adjacent to the post office drew crowds fighting for $3.15 all wool suits and $2.40 boys’ suits. Only one suit allowed per person as Mor tin Dean & Co. liquidsated stock worth $15,000 faces a tight deadline due to wet weather.

Dunkirk Mae Dlen Mortin, Dean & Co Boston

Buckeye Democracy Nominates Judge Headly for Governor

Associated Press reports Buckeye Democracy backs Judge Headly for governor. Tragic blaze at OTA Blahe investigation underway as Louise Michels trial begins amid civic turmoil and political tension.

Ohio Democracy Convention Nomination Details

The Democratic State Convention in Columbus, June 21, drew a record crowd as Gen. Durbin Ward and Judge Hoadly vied for governor. After lengthy balloting, Hoadly won by acclamation, with Geddes and Ward as strong contenders. Lt. Gov. nominee John G. Warwick of Stark county was chosen by acclamation amid discussions on temperance and party principles.

A. M Columbus Durbin Ward Judge Hoadly Clark Ervine Central Committee John McSweeney Wooster Thurman T. E. Powell Hoadley Geddes Hoadly Ward Denver Judge Foadly John G. Warwick Stark County

Fire destroys warehouses at Gibsonton distillery

A blaze at John Gibson & Son's distillery in Gibsonton, Pennsylvania, gutted warehouses Nos. 2 and 8 with 10 000 barrels of whisky. Employee Neal suffered serious burns and may die. Loss estimated at 300000 dollars. A second explosion hurled bricks and burning whisky, injuring fifteen people with scalds and burns.

Sterm and Flood Record Reported Across Rivers and Hills

Louis on June 21 reports a seven inch rise in the river over six hours and a nearly flooded levee with no local changes. Steamer officers from Cairo and the Missouri River describe widespread bottom land flooding and crop damage. Littleton on June 20 records a severe storm causing a major landslide on Flume Mountain near Franconia Notch, sending massive rocks through the Flume to the Pemigewasset river half a mile downstream.

Louis Cairo Missouri River Littleton N. H Flume Mountain Franconia Notch White Mountains

Mormon Sparks Fire Destroys Tabernacle and Council House

Salt Lake City June 21 fire causes $70,000 in losses. Mormon Tabernacle suffers two sparking fires and minor damage. Glass explosion causes $22,000 in damage. A half ton of powder explodes wounding twelve with many knocked down as streets filled. Mormon Council house, used for secret meetings, is totally destroyed with $10,000 loss.

Salt Lake Utah Mormon Tabernacle Mormon Council House

Floods in Silesia and Beestar Submerge Towns and Railways

German floods sweep Silesia with waterspouts. Hirschberg and nearby villages submerged, rail near Salzberunn washed away, cattle perish. Neigse river rise alarming in past 24 hours. Evangelical school church barracks post office flooded. Oder and Bober rise, Neiase waters begin to fall.

Berns Silesia Hirschberg Salzberunn Neigse Evangelical Beestar Oder Bober Neiase

Louise Michel Trial Opens In Paris Incitement Case

Louise Michel faced trial on a charge of inciting to pillage and denied the allegations, claiming she circulated an army address to counteract Orcleanist propaganda. Marquis Tseng and Prime Minister Ferry met, with Tseng taking a conciliatory tone on most issues but insisting on recognition of French suzerainty over Annam.

Louise Michel Louise Marquis Tseng Ferry Annam

Burglars Engaged in Saloon Encounter Ends With Shooting

In Schellman’s saloon burglars entered but were spotted by the owner who summoned police. A violent confrontation followed in which an officer shot one burglar in the head. the injuries appear fatal.

Preas Schellman

Washington Waifs and Navy Hostilities Reported

Advices say Star route trial expenses exceed Justice estimates. Chinese legal aid foresees inevitable hostilities with France within forty eight hours. Alabama claims court awards United States 250000 for the Roanoke destruction by Lt Braize and party who boarded at Savannah.

Sie France Court of Commissioners of Alabama United States Ira D. Warren New York and Virginia Steamship Company Roanoke Braize Savannah

Wedding Shock Ends Albuquerque Engagement

A Tuesday night June 14 wedding at Edward Powell's residence in Albuquerque ended in disaster as Miss Smedley, the bride to be, refused to marry groom A L Stivers, a wealthy Alamona cattle grower. Despite vows ready, tears and pleas from friends failed to sway her and the ceremony collapsed with the minister present.

Albuquerque Edward Powell Powell A. L. Stivers Alamona Valencia County Mr. Kistler Miss Smedley Mr. Stivers

Discharge of Internal Revenue Chief Clerk Sparks Washington Commotion

Special to Associated Press reports in Wasaketon on June 22 that General W T Clark chief clerk of the internal revenue bureau has been discharged causing great commotion in Washington and surrounding discussions about the bureau’s leadership.

Associated Press Wasaketon W. T. Clark Internal Revenue Bureau

Ostrander Sentenced to Hang for Brother’s Murder

Ostrander, who killed his brother George at West Camden, was sentenced this morning to hang on August 10 in Utica. The murderer, driven by jealousy, faced the judge after the court heard the case.

Der George Weat Camden Utica

Careless Driving Tragedy Shocks Castratta

John Campbell and James Causey were driving under liquor along the turnpike between Mount Carmel and Centralia when their horse veered on a curve. The cart plunged into a cavern and both men were found at the bottom horribly mutilated.

Castratta John Campbell James Causey Mt. Carmel Centralia

Canton wife murderer McMillan hanged today

Special to the Associated Press dispatch from Ciurverano reports that McMillan, labeled as Canton’s wife killer, was executed by hanging this day. The hanging concluded a high-profile criminal case drawing significant attention from local and regional observers.

Associated Press J Ciurverano McMillan Canton

Copenhagen rumor links Waldemar to Prussia princess

A telegraphic note from Copenhagen reports a rumor that Prince Waldemar, youngest son of King Christian, may soon become engaged to Princess Victoria, second daughter of Crown Prince Frederick William of Prussia.

Copenhagen Waldemar Christian Victoria Frederick William of Prussia

Duel in Athens leaves Russian official wounded

The Pen and the Sword reports a duel yesterday between Reishter second secretary of the Russian Legation at Athens and Balazzi. Reishter was wounded in three places. Separate items note arrests sought over duel threats in Ricivoxo Virginia, and political shifts in Madrid amid indications Sagasta may resist ministry changes. Also covered are a Meadvill ePa wedding, a new postal law treating newspaper nonpayment as theft, a Gowanda mush kettle accident fatality, and rumors of a renewed clash in Guayaquil with Veintemilla under pressure.

Constantinople Reishter Athens Balazzi Whig Elam Commonwealth

Spectacles Found on Fourth Street and Local Notices

Found yesterday on Fourth street two pairs of steel bowed spectacles. Owners may claim them by proving ownership and paying this notice. Builders and others planning sidewalks should contact city contractor L Roberts for hemlock and lumber at yard near Nickle Plate depot. Knights of St Patrick parade rescheduled due to rain. members urged to join. Athletic contests at the rink tomorrow evening with medals for winners. Amateur and local athletes invited to participate. Don’t forget rink tomorrow night.

Fourth Street L. Roberts Nickle Plate Depot Knights of St. Patrick

City council delays again raise debate over paving and sewers

Taxpayers ask who bears blame for stalled Third street paving and sewer improvements. Despite funds, work stalls as past disagreements linger and critics urge action while streets and sidewalks deteriorate. The letter hints J T Williams as a possible cause, and notes no progress beyond paving while inquiries multiply. In other news Charles Leland, the Hans Breitmann figure, backs a Philadelphia industrial arts paper on Erase-Work for Boys and Girls.

Common Council Adv Union J.T. Williams Charles Leland Hans Breitmann Philadelphia School of Industrial Arts Nicholas Boyt

Landslide Destroys Nugent House in Oil City

A Tunnel Hill landslide early Wednesday morning swept away the Nugent residence on Main Street. Mrs. Burna, neighbour, ran into the street hearing the crash. A flying timber broke her right leg and she suffered cuts bruises and possible internal injuries. The debris partially buried her.

Tunnel Hill Oil City Nugent Main Street

Husband Beater In Cruel Assault and Past Murder Charge

Edward Verunular, a laborer, beat his wife so severely she lies despaired. Neighbors say last October he murdered her son, his stepson, over forty cents. the body was found and he is jailed.

Evening Observer Kanarxotos Edward Verunular Verunular

Riots Hit Jewish Shops in St Gall Switzerland

Special dispatch reports anti Jewish riots in St Gall Switzerland as mobs pillaged Jewish stores stoned police and committed multiple outrages on June 22. The unrest follows a pattern of antisemitic violence with authorities responding to the disturbances.

Evening Observer St. Gall Switzerland

French and China Talks Favorable Outlook

Special dispatch reports the Chinese ambassador in interview with Ferry signaling desire for a compromise. More interviews planned and prospects for a satisfactory arrangement appear favorable.

China Evening Observer Ferry

Weather forecast for Lower Lakes region Saturday

Slightly warmer and fair weather with variable winds and a stationary or lower barometer. Partly cloudy skies with local rains indicated for the Lake region Saturday.

Auction of W. K. Requemberrg stock at Lion Street store

The balance of stock once owned by W. K. Requemberrg will be sold at public auction in three lots for dry goods groceries and boots and shoes at the former Lion Street store on the 38th of June 1883. H. C. Heyvennoves Assignee announces the sale. A separate note mentions Erie race entries and J. H. Monroe joining Jamestown Sunday Leader as editor and business head. A water spout damaged Goodrich’s meadow near Jgmea town, uprooting strawberry patches and washing dirt into wagonloads.

W. K. Rcquemberrg Lion St H.C. Heyvennoves Ojundton J. H. Monroe Rochester Bradford Elmira Jamestown Sunday Leader Goodrich Jgmeatown

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