27 Mar 1883
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1883
Page
1
Fragments show Sabbath services prayer meetings and midweek gatherings for First Baptist Church Austin St Mary’s St Paul’s and other congregations. References include Sunday morning and evening services and Wednesday prayers with times around 7 pm.
Telegraphic news item notes incertain threats and a mayoral candidate in Bouss Ville Avprs offt to be OlN Rupe Zaler, while a clearmaker meeting reports manufacturers will not grant a one dollar per thousand advance and a strike set for May 1. Letters from New York and Philadelphia styles show signals of smart ventures.
The residence of Henry Porter near here, a wealthy farmer, was burned Sunday night by masked men after Porter refused a demand for 500. Insurance valued at 84,000. Fever closures followed as schools and churches shut. seven deaths occurred in one family. Dispatches from Ames and Lancaster report March 27 by telegraph about the unrest and investigations. other notes from New York and Hammond reference violence and disturbances.
The Daily Telegraph reports a government note to Washington regarding Irish dynamite rhetoric. It notes U S indifference to ravings of exiles in the United States and warns of possible central leadership shifts in reaction to these writings.
Disjointed OCR fragment describes Wiggins the weather prophet and mentions an insane asylum. It references Lowell and a hospital institution, with unclear connection to a minister or patient. The item reads as a clipped archival note with uncertain names and dates.
Disjointed telegraph notes mention Edward Tyler removal from Viewor, Ira in debt, July Mayors Hall tampering, a note bought by Jerday controlling Lid STOOL, and a hush due to family ties. Reports indicate a suspect accused of tinting worthless cheeks, a strange disappearance, and a Dominion Ken club game at Ottawa.
A fragmentary dispatch reports on Washington politics including a postmaster general appointment hint and a bribery note case. It mentions ex congressman Thompson of Lutter, Pa, and U.S. wheat imports to Britain with a large U.S. share. The text references Round Grove residents and various unnamed officials in a shaky summary of events.
In Miness Cry Pa March bays two youths about one year old engaged in a prize fighting display. Readily observed by onlookers, O'Brien and Lawlor were chosen seconds. After an spirited heat both withdrawn. Lawlor reportedly had his arm broken by his opponent.
March 27 dispatch reports Barney Swany and Thomas Oates fighting on a back street in Easton for six rounds, lasting one hour. Both men were seriously punished. police arrested them. Reverend Patheor Drlon of St Bernard's Catholic Church warns his congregation against participating in the salvation army meeting and its plans.
Serious result of a dog fight reported as Dowd and Scholes from Birdsall clashed. Dowd struck and injured by Scholes during the fray. Other items include a man named Rich who committed suicide at Calo, Libel suit filed by Catherine McCaon, and various regional notices from New York and beyond.
Record of legislative actions notes Senator Kuels opposing a reconsideration of a penal code libel bill, motions by Mr Grady to table, and multiple prison reform and voting bills. Amendments proposed on constitutional suffrage for women and prisoner rights, committee reports, and canal project updates are summarized alongside procedural motions and leadership notes.
Special dispatch reports a lawyer retained in a suit against musician Henry E F Abber for damages over Nilsson's alleged failure to sing as contracted. Also notes a March 27 dispatch about a suit against immager Henry E F Abber and a separate matter on Western Union Telegraph Company consolidation with Mutual Union Telegraph Company.
Partial cloudiness reported across the Lower Lakes with occasional drizzle and variable winds. Temperature remains steady as higher pressure builds. forecast calls for mostly tranquil conditions tonight with little precipitation expected.
A fragmentary report details conflicts within the party over cattle fencing and stockman tensions in Kansas. It notes Roosevelts actions criticized by Brooks and Spinola defending Democrats, with Republican objections and department intervention cited. Funeral attendance by top officials includes Secretaries Teller and Lincoln and others. Wheat and financial notices from Toledy and others appear, alongside railroad and market mentions.
Directory entries for Dunkirk lodges and councils list officers and meeting dates each month. Notices advertise fresh china, spring goods, and clothing at Matteson Co and Carl Schaneremst with sales urging shoppers to visit Center Street.
The article reports a record cattle transaction on a Saturday, with 5000 head sold by Thirds and Tarolth Heros to the Franklin feudal company of New York for 22,000. It claims this is the largest cattle deal ever recorded in the country and names buyers and sellers amid the unusual sum.
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