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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1885
Page
1
The 1885 Harper's Young People offers illustrated weekly entertainment for boys with stories, travel, rural history, science, and sports. It features humorous tales, accurate facts by reputable writers, plentiful pictures, and monthly issues with prepaid postage and annual price. Harper & Brothers publish this educational juvenile periodical.
Anansas City march 18 Captain Couch and Oklahoma Boomers remain in camp despite President Cleveland's proclamation. Volunteers, including Major Benton and Captain Parker, warn against action, while stockmen cheer the decision. Indians near Cheyenne Agency uneasy as Army readiness grows. Br
Senate debates a select committee investigation into transportation by railroads and waterways, covering freight and passenger regulation among states. The resolution, amended to a broad probe, empowers witnesses and full examination, with executive session and Nicaragua canal treaty discussions following.
A grim report from Manchester New Jersey recounts the death by freezing of Mrs. Fierie Brown near Cassville. Alcohol fueled travelers Brown Hendrickson and Cook Brown left her after a night at coal pits. The body was found thirty yards from the pits with signs of struggle and torn clothing. An inquest ruled death from exposure due to willful neglect. Brown and Hendrickson were jailed after funeral attendance amid local uproar.
The Senate in executive session confirmed several nominations including Brigadier General N H Baris assistant secretary Edward D Clark and U S Marshal Sidney D Jackson. President Cleveland hosted his first evening reception with the diplomatic corps and military officers in full dress. General Black assumed charge of the Pension Office after a large reception and fatigue from handshakes.
In Braxam New Mexico on March 18 a fierce gun battle erupted between deputies and outlaws led by Dick Rogers after Bill Todd’s arrest. Four attackers and several defenders died. U S troops from Fort Union moved in to guard the jail as reinforcements were sought.
Stark coverage notes two New York City parades led by Grand Marshals Ennis and Rogers with routes and post parade gatherings at Jones Wood. It also mentions St Patrick's Day events in Chicago and banquets in Delmonico's Godney House and Tan-Tang Hall, plus pardons and a Brooklyn stabbing incident.
Reports from Mapam and London describe Moroccan natives attacking the Spanish governor of Alhucemas while a conference session ended badly. British officials in Cairo urge General Wolseley as Governor General of the Soudan, opposing by Mr. Gilderone, with debates over an English role in Egypt. Separate notes cover Irish and French political moves, a planned fast mail service, and a clash in Pennsylvania involving a brakeman.
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