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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1883

Page

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Dunkirk Masonic and Commandery Meeting Schedule

Dunkirk Council No2 and Dunkirk Commandery No40 announce regular stated assemblies and gatherings on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. BR. L. Harrison and T. J. M. Charles Blood serve as recorders. WAH. Wyman and E. O. £. W. Raikes preside as officers.

Dunkirk BE. A.M H. J. Gibls, Jr Tlaikes Sec Dunkirk Council BR. L. Harrison T. J. M. Charles Blood Dunkirk Commandery No Wah. Wyman W. Raikes

Local Church Notices and Advertisements

Regular Sabbath services and Sunday schools listed for First Baptist, First Presbyterian, St. John s Episcopal, First Methodist, German Evangelical, and German A M B churches with service times and invited attendance. Nearby notices include pastor names, rectory space calls, clothing repair, flower plants, and coal yard ads. Nonchurch items mention cigar brand, lime and cement, smoking accessories, soft slab wood, and a brief news blurb.

St. John’s Episcopal Church X. E. Corner Fourth and Eagle Streets Stev. F. W. Raikes German Evangelical Church Elk Fourth Fifi G. Berstecher

Chicago's King Jere Dunn Banquitted

The verdict in Dunn's case provokes savage comment in city papers. Journals condemn the agencies that sided his acquittal. A champagne supper at The Drum greeted Dunn after court, lasting nearly all night, with Stockyard Johonic among those shaking his hand. Thana reportedly struck Dunn in the face, boosting crowd spirits, as the leading defense counsel attended.

Chicago Dunn Johonic Thana

Susie Hawkins Death Sparks Inquest In Lawrenceburg

Special report notes Susie Hawkins daughter of Charles Hawkins died by morphine overdose after an inquest found years of abuse and a troublesome home life. Susie sought refuge at her father's house in Lawrenceburg after a brutal episode involving a mistress and family violence. Citizens tarred and feathered Charles Hawkins and expelled him from town.

Associated Press Lawrencesvec Susie Hawkins Charles Hawkins Hawkins Susie Cincinnati Lawrenceburg Tkave

Fourteen-Year-Old in Welsh Mountains Captured

Jacob Ganoway, fourteen, is captured in the Welsh Mountains after a train wreck near Ephrata that killed the master mechanic. A desperate fight followed, with outlaws throwing stones and releasing dogs on officers who used pistols to effect the arrest.

Specialiy Associated Press Reapixe Jacob Ganoway Ile Ephrata Ganoway

Slugging Match Between Lynch and Welch Ends in Arrests

In Hammond Indiana near the Illinois line a crowd watched a lengthy bout between Thomas Lynch and James Welch. After 39 rounds in about an hour Lynch was declared the victor. On return to the city the principals seconds and several spectators were arrested and held for bail.

Cuvaco Hammond Illinois Line Indiana Thomas Lynch James Welch Lynch

Railroad War Erupts in Chippewa Falls

May 21 report from Escarater Wisconsin describes a railroad clash at Chippewa Falls as Omaha workers try to cross the Wisconsin Central track. A train is backed by Central men while Omaha workers were at work, resulting in the killing of several workers. The sheriff halted the violence and an injunction obtained by Central is challenged by Omaha lawyers as inapplicable, with an unclear outcome expected.

Specter Associated Press Escarater Wis Chippewa Falls Omaha Wisconsin Central Track Centr Central People Pittsburg, Dilworth, Porter & Co

Over the Bloody Chasm Special to Associated Press

About eighty survivors of the 5th Virginia Infantry known as the Stonewall Brigade travel with Augusta and Rockbridge county residents to Niagara Falls for the 22nd annual reunion of the 28th New York Volunteers. They possess a flag captured at Cedar Mountain and intend to return it to the 28th New York. the group departs tonight for Niagara.

Bacrore 5Th Virginia Infantry Stonewall Brigade Augusta Rockbridge Niagara Falls 28Th Regiment of New York Volunteers 28Th New York Cedar Mountain Niagara

Fatal Navigating on the Lake Ends in Drowning

A coastal incident near Eu Pa on May 3 reports John Murphy Michael O'Brien William Johnson and James O Learn in a boat with beer and two revolvers. O'Brien allegedly fired as the boat capsized, drowning O'Brien while Murphy was rescued unconscious and likely to die. In a separate wreck nearby Frank Kohen Emil Oboth and Joseph Schoen perished with Schoen drowned. Authorities note two fatal boating accidents occurred in the same bay area.

John Murphy Michael O'Brien Wm. Johnson James O'Learn la Me William Bates O'Brien O’hearn Bates Murphy Frank Kohen Emil Oboth Joseph Schoen Schoen

Tory Capers Near Carman Amid Indian Attacks

Sixty Indians from the United States moved near Carman Calcvanca May 15. At Maynes pass they killed and beheaded a man, then dragged his head for miles. A Mexican and two others were slain at San Lorenzo Buena Ventura San Rinato. Capt Jones leads a relief force to confront Chief Chatu as another detachment heads from Casa Grande. The band advances toward the Sierra Madre.

Associated Press Calcvanca Mex United States Carman Mayne's Pass San Lorenzo Buena Ventura San Rinato Jones Chatu Casa Grande Sierra Madres

Telegraphic topics from multiple US towns burnings and incidents

A survey of fires and accidents across towns including large woodland burnings in Barnstable and Barrington New Hampshire extensive losses at Morse and Gardine glass works in Wallingford and train and rail incidents in Utica Poughkeepsie and Denver. Labor tensions and wage debates affect Pittsburg and coal miners pledge to accept umpire decisions ending the strike in a broad set of brief reports.

Wallingford Conn Morse &Gardine

Bad Speculation Hits Officials and Shipwreck Report

In Cutcaco on May 21 Ben Jones son of J Russell Jones ex minister to Belgium under Grant used prominent names to back speculative schemes at a grain firm, causing about 35000 loss. In Boston the steamer City Point ran ashore on Ipswich bar. passengers and crew were rescued, total wreck likely.

Evening Observer Cutcaco Ben Jones J. Russell Jones Belgium Grant Smith & McCormack Jones Potter Palmer Bostyx City Point Ipswich

Fatal River Accident Involving Boy Johnny Hamilton

Special dispatch from Troy reports eight year old Johnny Hamilton drowned after playing with a dog by the river. He threw the dog in and pulled it out by a string, the dog pulled him in and he disappeared beneath the water before help could arrive.

Evening Observer Troy N.Y Johanie Hamilton Johnnie

Hannibal merchant hangs self in morning

Erwin Sheldon a Hannibal merchant hanged himself this morning in a case attributed to despondency. No other cause is known. The incident was reported by a special dispatch to the Evening Observer from Oaheao New York May 21.

Evening Observer J Oaweao N.Y. N Erwin Sheldon Hannibal

Wife No 19 Marries in Manistee Michigan

Ann Eliza Young, one of Brigham Young’s nineteen wives, known as wife No 19, was married in Manistee Michigan on May 21.

Ann Eliza Young Brigham Young Utah Manistee, Mich Instraight

Resignation of Hobart College President Cited Health

Special Dispatch to the Evening Observer from Geneva on May 21 reports Rev. Dr. Hindadale has resigned as Hobart College president due to long standing health issues. His departure ends a notable era at the institution.

Evening Observer Geneva Hindadale Hobart College

Hitting at the Pope in Carcago Speech

Patrick Egan addressed a large audience in Carcago on May 21 condemning the Pope's circular as an insult to Irish common sense. He asserted Irish Catholics are devoted to religion yet claim better knowledge of rights as men and citizens and will not accept dictation or interference. The remarks suggested the action would unite Protestants and Catholics in a common struggle.

Evening Observer Carcago Patrick Egan

Floods Hit Deadwood Area With Heavy Losses

Special dispatch from Deanwoon California reports daily rain for over a month. Mountain streams swell into torrents flooding the lower Deadwood area. Losses in nearby towns and countryside run into several millions of dollars amid widespread excitement over the situation.

Evening Observer Deanwoon Cal Deadwood

Stranded schooner Like E. runs aground near Chicago

Special Dispatch reports the schooner Like E. from Manistee Michigan stranded near Chicago last night. Crew were rescued early this morning. An unknown vessel went ashore five miles south of here also last night.

Omeauu Manistee Mich Chicago Here

Not as Expected Archbishop Returns from Rome

Paris May 21 Archbishop Croke said he returned to Ireland with unchanged views. He admitted the Rome visit did not look favorable to the national cause.

Evening Observer Paris Croke Ireland Rome

Moscow Sightseer Windows Auction Fears Rise

In Moscow on May 21 windows are being rented for 1000 roubles each to sightseers as police prepare to search spectators. Widespread fear prompts heightened precautions and protective measures.

Evening Observer Moscow

Fires and disasters sweep across towns in notices

Telegraphic notes report forest fires near Yaphank New Hope Ky Vermont Groton and Twin Mountain causing major losses. Accidents include a bridge collapse near Ark Anna Kansas and a railroad engineer killed in Pittsburg New Mexico. Several fires threaten mills depots and lumber yards across several states with extensive property damage.

Montpelier & Wells River Railroad Company Twin Mountain Jefferson Warren Summit

Severe flood devastates towns along Whitewood Creek

A May flood began Saturday with record highs as Whitewood Stream cut a 100 yard channel through Cyctoria. Fennington, half of Spearfish, and Crook City are largely washed away. George Chandler and his wife and two others drowned. Loss estimated at 600,000 dollars. Rope and basket links connect the split city.

Cyctoria Associated Press Whitewood Fennington Crook City George Chandler

Weather outlook for Lower Lakes region shifts to rain and cold

Weather bulletin notes cloudy skies and rain across the Lower Lakes area with northeast winds veering to northwest, temperatures steady or falling as a high-pressure system lingers.

Trade and Commerce Markets Corrected by Telegraph Tonight

Latest markets corrected by telegraph for this evening provide updated prices and trends across commodities. Information covers securities, commodities futures, and currency movements with emphasis on notable shifts and market movements facing traders this session.

Telegraph

Grain Markets Show Mixed Demand Across Regions

Grain prices and demand appear varied across cities like Buffalo and Cincinnati with No. 2 hard Duluth trading around 120 to 125 on private terms and several 40,000 to 79,000 bushel lots reported. Wheat and corn prices show quiet activity in Detroit and Toledo while rail and commodity listings include Canada Southern and Missouri trade references.

Buffalo Duluth Jamie U Michigan Flis Tle Stare Toledo

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