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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1883

Page

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Dunkirk Masonic Bodies Schedule and Officers

Dunkirk Council No 25 B and S held first Wednesday meetings monthly with B L Barrison J J M Charles Blood as Recorder. Dunkirk Commandery No 40 K T Regular convenes second and fourth Wednesdays with W H Wrman E C and L W Raikes as Recorder.

Dunkirk Lodge No F.& Alm Mallett W. Raikes E'S Dunkirk Council B. L. Barrison J. J. M. Charles Blood Dunkirk Commandery Uch W.H. Wrman E.C. Flw Raikes Recorder

Church Directory at Fourth and Buffalo area

Directory lists First Baptist First Presbyterian St Johns Episcopal First Methodist German Evangelical German M and P churches with pastors and service times. Includes note inviting strangers, Sunday schools, and weekday services. Local merchants advertise plants, clothes repairs, salt and plaster, and cement at Hamilton and Lyham yards.

First Baptist Church Corner Fourth Buffalo E. F. Crane First Presbyterian Church Corner Eagle W. J. Austin St. John's Episcopal Church N. K Fourth and Eagle Streets F. W. Raikes Ira First Methodist Church Elk Rey. C.J. Mead Paster I German M Deer and Fourth Streets Hey John Flad

Woman Named Kittie Mitchell Arrested for Shoplifting in Chicago

A young woman who gave the name Kittie Mitchell, claimed to be the daughter of a New York legislator, was arrested for shoplifting in Chicago. She confessed to plans to steal items, return them for cash, and claimed she had bought them but rejected them. Merchants could not stop her as she displayed price tags.

Associated Press Chicago Kittie Mitchell New York de Geoffroy la Place Baron Chambrun Wylie England Court House

Labor Notes: Silk Operatives Battle Communists at Meeting

A Paterson New Jersey gathering of silk operatives debated strike or wage cuts. A resolution opposed further wage reductions but a communistic crowd disrupted the meeting with loud threats to the Silk-weavers' union executive committee, which had opposed Communism.

Associated Press Paterson N. J Silk-weavers’ Friendly and Protective Union of United States

A Covered Bridge Fatality Near St Thomas

Special to the Associated Press reports a brakeman named Wm Curran of St Thomas died instantly at 1 30 pm when a girdler struck him while leaning from the cupola of a local eastbound caboose at Hagersville The accident marks the third death at this span within a year Curran was married and his wife lives in London The body will be sent to London for burial

St. Thomas Hagersville Wm. Curran London Thisi Bridge Connor Chas. Bigney

Cut off with a Shilling Will Dispute Over Henderson Estate

Erie May 3 relatives of A K Henderson wealth estate man were surprised by a Cleveland statement that he cut all relatives and willed over a quarter of a million to establish an industrial home for boys in Newcastle and Cleveland. The widow claims a different will existed before his mind was affected and courts placed his estates under her management.

Associated Press Erie A. K. Henderson Cleveland Newcastle Henderson

Thompson Trial Jury Votes Across Ballots

The jury in the Thompson trial took three ballots with ten, eleven, and twelve votes for acquittal respectively. The case involves Davis allegedly harming his wife and Thompson's reaction in a railroad car. Details suggest familial support and disbelief in guilt.

Spectad Press HaAgkopsatr Thompson Davis

Storm destroys homes in Valparaiso Neb injuring two men

Telegraph items report a storm hit Valparaiso Nebraska demolishing five houses and injuring two men. Other notes include a petroleum vein strike at 43 Cabel on the Memphis railroad Eastern division, Maine carpenters returning from strikers in Philadelphia, and Primrose Second winning the Manchester cup with Palermo Alban in pursuit among sixteen starters.

Valparaiso Neb Cincinnati Cabel Memphis Railroad Philadelphia Maine Manchester Primrose Palermo Alban

Washington Waifs and a Patchwork of Public News

The day’s notices include a Mount Vernon visit by the Army society, plus Civil Service rule adoption and varied trade data. Exports of provisions, tallow and dairy show April values and six month totals. dairy exports for twelve months ending April rise year over year. French-American claims commission shifts and Star route trial tensions are noted, with officials debating retired officer pay forfeitures. Agricultural advice warns against poor butter from weed-infested pastures and notes corn shrinkage from harvest to spring, stressing sound cows and proper feeding.

Curley Hanged in Berlin Murder Trial Verdict

Special dispatch reports Daniel Curley, the second man convicted in the Cavendish and Burke murder, hanged at eight this morning in Kilman hall, Berlin. Bismarck states the Vatican will not again receive offers as favorable as those currently under consideration.

Evening Observer Daniel Curley Cavendish Burke Kilman Hall Jacl Berlin Bismarck Vatican Prussia

Sheridan Arrest Advised for Early Examination

Special Dispatch reports New Year evidence exists to extradite Sheridan and a warrant is issued. Sheridan will be examined before a commissioner. He expresses confidence he will not be extradited.

New Year Sheridan

Duel Looms Between Chalmers and Col. Galloway Editor

A special dispatch from May 18 reports a planned duel between Chalmers and Col. Galloway, editor of the Appeal, after Chalmers accused Galloway of literary theft. Both men issued challenges and exchanged stern remarks as tensions rose.

Mrs War ner Widow in Cosaskint Suicide Attempt

Mrs War ner a wealthy widow in Cosaskint New York attempted to hang herself today during a personal crisis.

Ner

Death of Bishop F Peck and Granite State Disaster

Special dispatches report the death of Bishop F. Peck of the Methodist church in Syeadse New York on May 18. Separately Barrrony Connecticut notes the Hartford and New York Transportation Co steamer Granite State burning at Goodspred's Landing between Haddam and neeanic town, forty one miles below, with five lives lost as flames consumed the vessel.

Evening Observer Syeadse N. Y F. Peck Methodist Church Granite State Barrrony Conn Hartford and New York Transportation Co Goodspred's Landing Haddam Neeanic' Town

Telegraphic Vieona notes and world items from 19th century press

Brief notes from Vieona and other cities cover political moves in October, resignations in Rio Janeiro, possible treaties with Chili, insanity cases in Jersey City, and Paris reports on Suez Canal Company plans. Warlike actions, political visits, and labor disputes populate the era’s headlines with a mix of diplomacy, crime, and industry updates.

Anxious Aleck Backs Out Amid Curley Executed

Special dispatch reports a detained officer questioned for revolutionary ties exposing several officers in the movement. The Czar reportedly postponed coronation after the confession but faced pressure against delaying. Arrests followed as authorities probe the alleged plot to harm the Czar during Moscow coronation events.

Alex Biff Evening Observer Percyssuxe Revolutionary Club Czar Moscow

Fire destroys Swink & Co and Brown residence

A special dispatch from Warakosetra Ohio reports a morning blaze that gutted the Swink & Co furniture factory, Brown & Co woodenware works, and Brown’s residence. Total loss exceeds 35000 dollars with partial endangerment of nearby structures.

Ture Factory Swink & Co Brown

Hotel Thief Steals From Five Rooms in Trixon House

May 18 report says a thief entered five rooms in the Trixon house last evening. James Becker, a guest, was robbed of 875 dollars. Detectives have yet to capture the chief suspect.

Evening Observer Syuaccse Trixon House James Becker

Weather update for Wasuisatox area at eight P.M

Forecast notes warmer and cloudy conditions with rain in the Lower Lakes region. Winds shift from southeast to southwest as pressure falls, signaling an approaching weather system.

Wasuisatox OusEnvaTiox

Trade and Commerce Markets Corrected by Telegraph

Markets corrected by telegraph for this evening reflect updated pricing and summaries from trading centers. Officials note minor fluctuations across commodities with demand steady in most sectors. Traders monitor the shifts as exchanges continue to report late-day figures.

Atest

Grain Market Snippet From Juffalol Flour Quiet Yet Demand For Cornmeat

Market notes show flour steady and cornmeat in good demand, with wheat slight shifts and mixed quotes across cities. Toledo and Cincinnati report varied bids and private terms. Detroit and Chicago show cash and May futures activity. rail lines listed alongside broad market terms and prices.

Duluth Jane Toledo

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