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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1883
Page
1
A Rochester dispatch says Geo H Ellis an insane man shot himself after ruin from failed musical carnival plans. He and his family faced starvation and public relief saved them. The piece notes his decline after social prominence and a ruined business career.
Dispatch reports General Haight a respected magistrate found unconscious with a gunshot in his chamber Tuesday morning Mrs Haight asleep nearby a pistol under the pillow claims innocence while Haight says he did not fire the shot insurance on Haights life numbered at nine thousand dollars. Separately a Beading dispatch notes city law committee backing a city solicitor suit against 20000 dollar bonds of the Mutual Union Telegraph Co to keep it from consolidating with Western Union Telegraph.
A special dispatch reports Edward Vedder was attacked by firemen in his bed-chamber Tuesday night and shot through the breast in a senfire with unknown assailants. The incident occurred in Crevecasp on March 1. Authorities investigate motive and perpetrators.
Telegraphic notes report Missouri House defeat of a prohibition amendment by 68 to 59. A seven teen year old black youth in Texas was lynched after outraging a girl. Ex-President Diaz arrives in New Orleans for a city welcome. Western Nail Association extends factory closings by two weeks. Arkansas legislator Van Davidson drowns after leaping into a river while intoxicated. Bombs spark arrests in Rome. Massachusetts defeats a voting rights bill for women in city elections. Greenback-Maine fusion plans align with Democrats. Dakota train wreck near Plukline kills a child and wounds fifty. A Lawrence Mass man shoots a widow then suicides. wife remains in danger. Floods devastate parts of Missouri and Illinois. relief efforts organized. Mowing machine works near Hoosic Falls narrowly escape fire. Brazil banking fraud suspect Antonio De Medeiros detained in New York. motive unclear. Townsend bank depositor threatens death unless ten percent dividend declared. Death of Philadelphia furniture maker Georg Henkles shifts Brewster inheritance. Missouri House committee reports against prohibitory amendment. majority deems prohibition inexpedient.
Special Dispatch reports William Lissig wife and four children poisoned by eating sausage in Reaping, Pa. The three youngest children and the mother are out of danger, but Lis sig and his daughter are in grave condition and not expected to survive.
A special dispatch from New York reports D. W. RR. Rees & Co., major iron ore dealers in New York Philadelphia and London, have suspended operations. Liabilities are unknown. The failure stems from the present paralysis of the iron trade, though the firm was long regarded as solid by businessmen.
A Malta steamer William Dickinson abandoned with thirteen crew missing and fourteen saved. Byrne before the public prosecutor denies guilt of assassination and faces restricted questioning as ministers weigh surrender. Three hundred women from Limerick prepare to work in U S cotton factories in the Eastern states.
A detailed review shows bills on child labor, prison labor labeling, and capital development. Proposals include prohibiting child under sixteen on contract labor, abolishing certain imprisonments, and authorizing governor nominations. A controversial betting bill and several authorizing measures were discussed amid party debates. Sing Sing February profiles listed at $2,400.
Weather outlook calls for slight warming then fair skies with south to west winds. Latest market info corrected by telegraph shows mixed activity across rail and commodities sectors, with futures pricing for grain, hogs, and railroad stocks listed alongside minor shifts in regional markets.
Special dispatch from Lexpos Eng reports Charles Parnell telling James Mooney of Buffalo that if the House of Commons rejects the Land bill on March 14 he will seek no further Irish legislation and will travel to the United States to attend the Philadelphia convention in April. Also from Hvathbox Ont March 1: Ontario rotten mills caught fire due to over beating cards burning stairs during escape. no injuries. Damaged stock, building, and machinery estimated at $25,000, fully insured.
The Times reports Byrne and Sheridan extradition applications show a strong prima facie case to present to French and American authorities. Public protests are expected in France and America against extradition, amid claims the prosecutions are political. American senators fear political influence and Irish votes looming in decisions.
Gilbert Yost and Cid' Houlian were arrested in Chicago in connection with a $10,000 theft from Vail's jewelry store in Laporte Indiana. Reports also say George Coyle, known as the Jesse James of Oildom, was killed at Forest City in a confrontation. authorities cite self defense but details are scarce.
Three persons killed while crossing a railway track near Jas Tennony Neb March 1. A sleigh accident struck the track, demolishing the cutter and killing two women while seriously injuring a young man. Also reports from Gowaspa N Y and Live Sing about local elections and prison discipline. Large flood damage described at Lawrenceburg Ind and surrounding towns with many refugees and ruined homes.
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