31 Mar 1883
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1883
Page
1
Fragmentary advertisement list from Dunkirk area includes physicians and offices at Deer and Avenue corners, machinery and musical services, and a request to engage musicians for events. Offers contact details, circular terms, and a captain’s notice for orchestral engagements.
Several churches announce regular Sabbath services with morning and evening prayers. Ebard Bicectorp First Baptist Buffalo Rev. L F Crane. Ayser Presbyterian Rev. W J Estin. St Joharts Episcopal Rev. Y W Kaike. First Methodist Rev. O F Muad. Weimar Keatngetical Church Rev. G Beretecher. German AE Church Rev. John Bled. Strangers welcome. Sunday school and Wednesday services noted. notes include times and locations for each congregation.
Local fraternal lodge communications are listed with meeting times and officers for Dunkirk area. Notices include Dunkirk Lodge No. 767, Dunkirk Chapter No. 1, Dunkirk Council No. 8, Dunkirk Commandery No. 40, and references to regular conclave schedules. Also advertised are sale items at McCarthy's China Hall and Haynes' outfitting store, plus tobacco and men’s clothing ads.
The latest telegraphic item reports a terrible plot to slow up the Lofling powder storehouse as rumors spread of a queen’s imminent death and a retaliatory scheme. Claims of unrest include the Apaches poised for war and a Long Island woman casualty in a chaotic event.
Dispatch reports the jury in the Brother Frank case has eleven for conviction and one for acquittal. Jurors sought instruction after testimony from three leading doctors, with experts' opinions strengthening the majority view of guilt.
St Louis and New York capitalists form a company to erect a vast steam mill at Gunnison Col. Work already begun. Two thousand seven hundred tons of coal sand hauled from Crystal Butte twenty miles away. Five large anthracite veins and rich iron deposits. Three hundred workers by year end. next year thousands more when the mill completes.
Special Jopated to the Evening Observer reports that Lam burger and Co dealers in cotton seeds were shut by the sheriff yesterday. Liabilities total 114000 with judgments and second claims expected to follow. Local authorities say all affected parties are notified.
A full dress rehearsal of the Passion Play at a Twenty third Street theater drew a jammed audience with Hebrews predominating. The show received much applause and there was no police interference. Landreds turned away.
Special Dispatch reports the crown distillery in Pears Newfoundland burned to the ground this morning. Loss estimated over 40000 pounds, largely uninsured. Cause accidental. Also from New York figures a week of business failures shows 170 total with 2806 failures in three months and liabilities around 3000000, Canada seeing a rise in failures and liabilities versus last year.
A report notes Lomecetd Paapatel to the Evening Observer describes telephones vibrating with musical tones the night before last. Poles and fire alarm devices were affected yesterday by wires of the Tratacine system as tones induced through adjacent conductors. The incident raises a grave question about the consequences if the Harmonic system is widely adopted.
Special Dispatch reports a chaotic scene with arrests amid a broad counter to a government force in Petersevse. Flooding near Chockoff causes multiple drownings as authorities issue warnings and evacuations. Over 150 Irish travelers depart westbound for America amid unsettled politics and rising tensions.
Special Dispatch reports police battles with nihilists leaving three officers wounded and a perpetrator dead by own hand. Eight conspirators arrested amid destroyed implements. Oliver issues manifesto seeking overthrow of the republic and a Bourbon regency ending with Count de Paris as king. Cassidy Markle of a Pittsburg paper firm arrested under an assumed name with twenty eight thousand dollars in a suitcase.
Fragmented dispatch describes a fatal epileptic seizure during a prayer, cabinet vacancy rules, and the Jeannette court of inquiry. It notes Burrill’s appointment as chief of engraving and printing, treasury transfer preparations, post office receipts rise, the money and resou rce transfer plan, and civil service rule delays.
The legislature debated bills on repealing the act for railroad school tax payments and authorizing governor appointed commissioners to design a land transfer and titling system with 5000 pounds for expenses. Also discussed were prohibiting free passes for legislators and officials and eight hour enforcement.
Regular weekly banking statement shows booming business in New York City with clearings, specie, legal tender, deposits, and reserve shifts. Reports include political debate in St. Louis over canal-related bills, Harrington shooting incident, and a mix of international and local updates.
Weather notes predict fair conditions with possible local rains or snow in the northeast and a trend of higher temperatures and pressure. Grain markets show wheat dull with no sales. pork and spirits prices mixed but overall market steadiness. Oil and rail reports reference multiple lines and routes with typical freight movements and minor price shifts amid a broad commodity roundup.
The governor signed the capital commission bill. A boiler explosion in Teheran elevator injured three men. RE Graves named assistant treasurer of the United States, replacing Wyman. New York grand jury indicted Conkling for manslaughter in the Haverstick case. Inspector Byrnes debunks rumors of Mary Dooley arrest for mother poisoning. Jackson Wallace killed at Hoone Twille with his son Thomas fatally wounded by Simon William in a quarrel.
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