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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1883

Page

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Religious notices and ads mix in Dunkirk paper

A crowded page lists church services from multiple denominations including Presbyterian, Episcopal, German Evangelical and Baptist in Dunkirk New York with times, locations and pastor names. It also promotes local merchants and includes Masonic and Quaker notices, plus sensational crime headlines about a brakeman death and political accusations.

Terrible Accident on New York and New England Railroad

A draw bar failure on the New York and New England line caused a fatal accident injuring fireman Frank Sturgis who was dragged and crushed between the locomotive and tender. Engineer Crundle lacked aid as the man’s body suffered extensive injuries. A second note mentions an unpublished Dukes letter to Capt. Nutt and a House committee inquiry, with a vacancy upcoming.

New York and New England Frank Sturgis

Effigy Hangs From Tree Outside Church

Special dispatch from De Reerrer New York March 28 reports an effigy of Mrs Straight found dangling from a tree in front of a church. A note warned her, and the effigy remained for several hours before removal.

Beeing Observer de Reerrer N.Y Sraight

Death by hanging at Easton penitentiary

Charles D. Rickert, imprisoned thief and pickpocket serving six or eight years, died this morning by hanging in Easton penitentiary. He tied a rope to his door grating and ended his life. dispatch from Evening Observer.

Easton Penitentiary

Lightning Flashes and Tragic Incidents Reported

Brief notes report Earnest Havermore killed by a saw at Garsfield Tr falling onto a saw. Rev Micks sues the Baltimore American for 235000 damages over publication about Guiteau. Ottawa dog show yields prizes for Callender Albany and Lewis suspension Bridge for mastiffs. Whisky in Cincinnati declines two cents under pool manager order amid strong pool. President credits Carn for decline. Woodward arrested in Nashville for passing nickels for gold. shoots at officers. Locomotive coal dirt unit serves Round Brook trip to Philadelphia at $1.05. British cirampakier loop shows Fort Hae nearer pole. maps misplace Great Stave lake. Fort Ray outside wetie circle lat. Outbreak rumors of Umatilla Indians. 400 left reservation, salmon fishing rumors. Colonists cross Columbia into Washington. no hostilities yet. Parkes shooting in Herkimer: inquest finds act a temporary aberration. infidelity denied. Benzi camp on Gila attacked. five men killed. Leing ranch assault by San Carlos renegades. Col Forsyth with four companies ordered out.

Windsor valet John Brown dies at Castle

A London dispatch reports John Brown, body servant to the queen and personal valet at Windsor Castle, has died. The note notes his service and position within royal staff. The report highlights royal household details and the event’s abrupt nature.

Gbaereers London John Brown Windsor Castle

Americans Excited Over New American Insurance Clause

March 28 report notes Americans eager over a clause affecting life and casualty insurance, with petitions to Congress to repeal it. Bills seek partial real estate arrangements for deceased spouses, and court actions target arms association members convicted of conspiracy.

Pats. Mare Congress

Washington Waifs and Treasury Notes on War and Finance

In a mixed Washington talk, Senator Camern and Folner’s improving condition are noted while Treasury officials report on funds, bond payments, and receipts. Crook warns of Apache depredations. plans for subjugation. Reports cover internal revenue, silver output, and 8 hour law enforcement. Bills pass and amendments discussed on bonds, monuments, and water works.

Engines strike halts Nickel Plats rail work in March notes

Reported irregularities on the Nickel Plats Railroad as engineers seized from ten to twelve hours, forcing a work stoppage and delaying freight contracts. Markets show turbulence with prices rising then falling amid financial chatter. Local dispatches describe weather, canal tolls, and legislative activity affecting commerce.

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