23 Mar 1883
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1883
Page
1
A fragmented local directory listing shows surgeons and physicians at Dunkirk with front street and corner offices. It also notes a dentist and an orchestra capable of providing music for events, with contact points Captain Thorntons and a box address for ordering music services.
A clipped church notice lists services for Picedorp Forat Hapuat, First Presbyterian, St Johns Episcopalian, Perst Methodist, German Evangelical, and German M E Church. It records pastors, block corners, and weekly times including Sabbath mornings and evenings, Sunday school, and midweek meetings. invitations extended to strangers and young men.
A fragmented listing of Masonic lodges and officers with notes on monthly meetings and ritual duties. Includes names such as L. G. Riley, W.P. Muileti, and W- Me Remy, plus references to Dunkirk, Dunkirk Genies, and Wood. Indicates regular meetings on second and fourth Tuesdays or Wednesdays in each month and officer roles like Recorder.
Additional locals promote Center Street merchants in Dunkirk New York including McCarthy’s China Teall Center Street offers 5 cent cigars by J K H Stith and Lion Overalls by B D Matteson Co at 2 Center Street Buffalo One Price Clothing Store 47 Centre Street Carl Schaner east Third Street promises perfect art in clothing and suits.
Reports from multiple regions detail widespread crimes and casualties. The front page highlights a sensational roundup of events surrounding a mysterious shooting of Justice Wright and three suits against Wim, with ongoing coverage and updates promised.
Justice George Haight died after being shot in bed. His wife Mrs. Haight was arrested on an assault charge in the sixty first degree and held for grand jury examination. He said she fired on him after he woke to her revolver at his head. He survived with a bullet in his brain for days, while suspicions centered on life insurance >15,000 held by his wife. Jamestown report notes a separate sale of the storm boat Alayka for 175 above mortgage.
The Coun Tess Rucouski filed three suits against a hotel proprietor, alleging she was forcefully ejected yesterday and assaulted. She claims the owner insulted her in vile terms and took harsh actions.
Telegraphic notes describe Andrade killing his wife and wounding a lover in Brackettville Texas, with his arrest. A grave digger died when earth caved in at Fayetteville. Jefferson in Brooklyn sentenced to hang May 1, with appeal planned. Chicago man murdered his mistress then killed himself over jealousy. East Hartford jury finds Misses Judson murdered, suspect Brooks Johnson linked. A San Antonio man escaped, attacked his mother with an axe. she likely will die. Bank heist fraud uncovered in Montgomery. Cain-related tremors include Portland death linked to Tiffany case. suspect Holoclin arrested. Union payroll disputes threaten strikes. Mayor Buck Callings’ companion arrested in Kane case. First Comptroller concludes tax rebate on tobacco products lacks funding in current statutes.
Luis says the pension office is behind in work promised by the commissioner. The indian department notes the belligerent Creek chief will surrender once troops move in.
The legislature reported bills to have the superintendent of public works annually report canal commerce statistics. The canal board asked for guidance on duties under unreportery laws for canal collectors and other officials. The board says free canal amendment removed collector duties but not others. The assembly tabled and printed related measures and another bill would abolish canal collector, weighmaster, and assistant weighmaster offices. The session discussed state librarian salary and various appropriations, with changes proposed to common school funding and other items. The senate and assembly debated amendments to the penal code, court reforms, and appointments, with votes on constitutional majority and related measures continuing.
Grain markets show mixed activity with flour quiet and oats fair, cornmeal steady, and wheat prices broadly unchanged. The report also notes tobacco sales discussions, a school fund appropriation dispute, and a committee reorganization affecting elevator regulation amid ongoing progress in the Legislature.
Fragmented OCR notes list stocks and quotes with scattered names and figures. It mentions various tickers, prices, and transactions but lacks coherent detail. The fragment references bonds, coupons, and market actions without clear context or complete data.
Special Dispatch reports three boys under sixteen and students at Wabash College were arrested for firing the college south wing Sunday night. They confessed also admitting breaking into a city store within the last six weeks and setting it ablaze. Bail set at 0,000 each.
Special dispatches report the queen’s improving condition after a recent accident while preparing to visit the Prince of Wales in London. The coverage notes official attempts to downplay injuries and focus on royal duties amid public concern. In Ireland, Armagh assassination society trials link figures like Davitt Redpath and Sheridan to the group’s conspiracies.
Special Dispatch reports Mrs Nesbitt’s house, tied to the murder verdict against Timothy Milloy, burned last night. Four female occupants escaped in nightgowns through ten feet of snow, forced to walk a mile to reach neighbors.
Special dispatch reports a conflagration at the Ene county Poorhouse wing in Buffalo. The fire caused about 25,000 dollars in damage before being contained by the department. no fatalities or injuries reported. Authorities deem the blaze incendiary.
A border dispute near Brady Bettney E H Perryman Hill Graminet ends in a fight. Bettney and Perryman are killed while Grummett is accidentally slain. Gabriel Marshall and allies pursue the assailants and exchange heavy gunfire. Arizona dispatch notes a separate mine camp clash with Mexican raiders. one American wounded, Mexican losses unknown. heightened tension prompts a scouting party toward the scene.
BovemaxMont March 24 two men Lewis and Nathan Lay quarreled with Irving Hunter in the morning. Later Philander Way found dead in a field with a big gun. The Lays, a sheriff s posse pursue. If caught they will likely be executed.
Readable fragments indicate a weather note for the Lower Lakes region. It mentions colder conditions and clearing skies to the north with northwesterly winds. Details on exact times, temperatures, and locations are unclear due to damaged text.
Trade and commerce news provides the evening correction from telegraph services. Market data and pricing adjustments are noted for the latest session, with emphasis on significant shifts in commodities and stocks as reported by market desks.
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