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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1884
Page
3
An old-time advertisement lists remedies including a nasal throat and ear discharge cure, medicated paper, plasters, syringes for nasal use and female care, and Pond's Extract sold only in specific blue blown wrappers. It warns against counterfeits and promotes trial samples by mail.
The Inter State Conference at Pittsburgh reconvened with resolutions by George T Downing of Rhode Island condemning both major parties for neglecting colored citizens rights and urging nonpartisan unity. Debates on executive session and organization followed with calls to protect rights and appeal to all parties for civil progress, concluding in a formal address and adjournment after a heated session.
A historical straw poll shows Lincoln 4, Logan 20, Blaine 13, Edmunds 6, Grant 3, Butler 4, Efarlan 5, Arthurl 3, Harrison 3, and 2 with no choice. The piece frames the vote as allegiance to constitutional rights and faithful party support rather than partisan display.
The French Government plans to cut its squadron in Chinese waters while Ohio River pool roads agree to restore rates May 1. Utah Commission members met the President to discuss commission questions. Southern Utah reports over half the cattle on rings have died from starvation due to heavy snow. Henry George’s New York reception by Labor Unions drew enthusiasm though few attendees. Army estimates total 26,899,103 with 24,259,430 appropriated, 429,800 less than prior. Jack Cole of the Jeannette died in an asylum after Siberian retreat illness. New York Republican committee to represent Chicago convention. about forty attendees including Carl Schurz. A horse ferry at Stalbert, Canada, sank after the Nicolet River bottom broke. Louis Demeros, wife and daughter, Joseph Gauthier and child, plus two others drowned. Ex-County Collector Levi D. Jarrard sentenced to ten years hard labor and 1,000 fine for forgery. other indictments not pursued. Train dispatch negligence caused a Burlington & Missouri Silver line collision at Cedar Creek, Nebraska. engine and cars thrown into the Platte. Rev Dr Newman's injunction modified to permit weekly services and lectures at Madison Avenue Church. Salt Lake City jury chosen to try Hopt, with murder verdict trailing delays and risk of lynching. Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge in New Orleans organized a uniform rank with Commander in Chief. next grand lodge to meet in two years. Steamer Alert under Arctic expedition repairs may delay May 10 departure. return expected in autumn with Greeley expedition news.
Samuel F. Donnelly, longtime Sea reporter and former newspaper proprietor, died yesterday after a fire injury Monday night when a falling ladder struck him on the head. He had served as Herald’s western correspondent and later did police work for the Sun.
George Cadwalader a leading San Francisco attorney in the notable anti Delores case died Monday night aged fifty five born in Zanex ville U Known across the Ent.
A county poorhouse near Hartford in Van Buren County burned at two am killing fourteen inmates. Names include James Johnson eighty eight, Tigary Baker forty, Benjamin Bogardas forty six, Sawyer insane, Sargeant seventy plus, Fred Echenberger epileptic seventeen, Meyers seventy plus, Peter Bolden, and six women led by Heberrait Gravatt and Mrs Curtiss. Most died in bed as flames swept a wing. only one body identified. The fire totaled a $15,000 loss. remaining inmates and staff escaped. Astor gift noted for cancer hospital in New York. Judge Hagarty appointed Chief Justice in Toronto.
Advertisement note for Hood's Sarsaparilla priced at $1 or six for 85 cents. Prepared by C I CLMOOD & CO. Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass. Product claims as a patent medicine distributed by a Massachusetts apothecary firm.
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