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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1885

Page

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Middleton deposes Duck Lake chiefs after pow wow

In NWT May 23, General Middleton dismisses Beardy as chief of the Duck Lake reserve for lack of control over youths amid Duck Lake and Batouche clashes. Okemassis also loses his title for cowardice while Poundmaker seeks surrender near Eagle Bluffs. Riel arrives at Recina and is handed to Regina police awaiting orders.

Gesersi Middleton Duck Lake Reserve Riles Prece Albert Duck Lake Batouche Okemassis Poundmaker Eagle Blills General Middleton Recina Riel Winnipeg Young Moose Jaw Regina Kiel Territories

Attempt to blow up a train on the Denver & Rio Grande

At a Denver May night attempt to blow up the Pacific Express with dynamite near the Union depot. A giant powder blast damaged rail and car, injuring few. authorities link the act to striking workers and Knights of Labor influence. Rewards of 1000 dollars offered for detection.

Denver & Rio Grande Denver Col Pine Co Union Depot Penitentiana United States Knights of Labor

New Fast Trains Slice Time to Chicago on Two Railways

The Pennsylvania Railroad lowers first class rates to western points and launches a twenty four hour Chicago service. A new New York Central and Hudson River Railroad express departs Grand Central at 11:59 am for Chicago in twenty four hours with luxurious cars and connections to Cincinnati. A second new Chicago bound train leaves Grand Central at 4 pm, arriving in Chicago in 27 hours with full western connections.

Pennsylvania Railroad New York Central Chicago Pennsylvania Railroad Company Western Points Chloe St. Louis Pennsylvania Ning & m Soa Am Cincinnail Grand Central

Hillside slides threaten homes along Ft Wayne line near Agnew

On May 25 at Agnew ten miles from Pirrescrau the hillside is slipping at about four feet per hour over a quarter mile, menacing twelve houses and the railroad. Officials fear the loose surface could push structures and track into the watercourse as the situation worsens with heavy rains. The railway and local commerce await relief efforts as engineers assess the danger.

Pirrescrau Ft. Wayne Agnew Rair

Washington Affairs Extradition Bid and Presidential Appointments

Washington reports detail extradition proceedings for Maxwell in a murder case and list presidential appointments. It notes bids for government paper supplies, emigration tax questions, and various federal office changes, with local references to ceremonies in New York and Omaha and a Brewers Association monument unveiling.

CHARGES AGAINST OFFICERS L Utah Paper Accuses Officials

A Ogden Utah Mormon paper alleged that United States Attorney Dickson and U.S. Commissioner McKay pooled fees in alleged unlawful cohabitation cases. Judge C W Powers urged grand jury to investigate, editor Hemeonly was summoned, and matters touched on legal disputes and political intrigue. Nearby reports recount a Brooklyn man accused of killing his mother-in-law and other sensational criminal chatter.

Utah May United States Dickson Law Bareren Island Ogden McKay C. W. Powers Hemeonly Ce Ilsfinie Fistbush Fononto Cap Middleton Peter Atoney Hamilton Res Riel Bell

Apaches Reports and Far Western News Summary

Tucson reports killings near Board's Mine eighty miles north of Silver City as Captain Jer pursues Indians and Captain Pierce's scouts move from Utila to Mule Springs amid ration shortages. VictoriaBC workers oppose Chinese emigration after a riot scare, while Paris Road reports a rising black fever. New York bets on cue carom overs, and McClellan’s silver wedding anniversary is observed quietly at Seeers Weath Wanna Square.

Tucson Arizona Georgetown Silver City Lordsburg Jer Canada Ranch Pierce Utila Mule Springs Indiana Carlisle General McClellan Miner Weilding New Fors George B. McClellan Seeers Weath Wanna Square McGrelian

Afghan Affair Threatens War and European Realignments

London dispatch reports imminent decision on war between Britain and Russia amid diplomatic bustle. Cabinet ministers ready to act within hours as Russia faces strained finances and Russia Britain alliances swirl.French and Italian arms moves, Turkish mobilization, and Egyptian保持 stake heighten tensions with Ottoman and Balkan fronts under pressure.

Lonpox Lord Granville Tunnlog Walmer Castle Anvy Navy Lord Gramsville Mr. Gladstone Russia Marquis of Sailsbury Gladstone Great Britain Foreign Office Hiimself Asia Aval Taders St. Petersburg Saldeburg Europe Count Munster Salisburys Lord Salisbury Lord Salisbary Egypt Suez Canal North African Mediterranean Italy Balkans Black Sea War Department Party of Secession Tan

Indians on the war path across New Mexico frontier

A May dispatch from Silver City and rumors from Alma and Fort Bayard describe Apache attacks along the upper Gila and San Francisco rivers. Reports speak of killings at Eagle Creek and German’s ranch, mutilated bodies, and Indians crossing the San Francisco river, with ongoing troop pursuit and local residents coordinating defense.

Upper Gill San Francisco Silver City N. M White House Overton Alma Lina Fort Bayard Sliver City Bayard Francisco Giza Julla Miller Courier Mr. Luce Calvin Orwig Devil’s Park Warn Springs Cook Canon Trail Cotrros Riz Upper Gila Wood Dod Eagle Creek Thompson Blu River Brenton Clifton Dad German Fomnd San Francisc Dror Creach McGauren Hampson Ranch

Ex Secretary Frelinghuysen Funeral Draws Elite Crowd

The funeral of ex Secretary Frelinghuysen was held Saturday at two o clock in New Ark New Jersey with a large turnout. Attending were ex President Arthur Senator Edmunds ex Attorney General General Brewster Senators Sewell and McPherson Governor Abbott local judiciary and foreign ministers. Colonel McMichael delivered President Cleveland s sympathies. The procession moved from the house to the North Reformed Church where a large crowd gathered. The organ played a dirge the choir sang I Heard a Voice From Heaven and the eulogy was delivered by Rev Dr Chambers. Interment followed at Mt Pleasant Cemetery.

Paneralf Newark N. J Nevans Frelinghuysen Arthur Edmunds Attomne Brewster Sewell McPherson Abbott Stat McMichael Presiden Cleveland North Reformed Church Waters Hart Chambers Collegiate Church New York Green Hill Farway Mt Pigasant Cemetery

Frightful Accident in Boston Halted by Machinery Grief

In Boston on May 25 J E Stearns a married man 35 worked at Charles E Hall and Company marble works Charlestown Street. He wore a carpenter jumper and while warned twice to exit he was caught in moving machinery and fatally injured.

Boston J. E. Stearns Charles E. Hall & Company Marble Works Charlestown Street

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