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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1884

Page

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Deputy Sheriff Murdered In Cold Blood Desperado Reward Offered

News from Santa Fe New Mexico notes a deputy sheriff, Jasper N. Corn, killed while attempting to arrest outlaw Nicholas Aragan near Gallinan's Springs. Aragan, an escaped prisoner, had a reward posted. Governor offers 500 dollars for Aragan plus 500 for Frank Beck and Tom Welsh in a separate case. The report also lists fires and other local incidents from Omaha to Baltimore with varied losses.

Santa Fre New Mexico Lincoln County Nicholas Aragan Jasper N. Corn Aragan Corn Gallinan’s Springs Aiso Frank Beck Tom Welsh Joe Hickson Good Hope

Train wreck on the Nattimore & Obie route injures dozens

A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train derailed near Alta four miles south of Mansfield after a siding collision. The third car struck a freight engine, causing a total wreck of cars beyond. Dozens of passengers and crew were injured, with Conductor McDonald of Newark among the wounded. Several seriously hurt were taken to Zanesville.

Nattimore & Obie Ratrout MaAxstreip Baltimore & Ohio Noth Alta Mansfield C.D. McDonald Newark Manic Gilley Zanesville Bady W. Fox Danesville Theodore Fox F. AD. Shafer Newcomerstown L. Baker McConnellsville J. J. Moore Chicago Mary C. Nind Minneapolis Ama Ort George A. Blackwell J. J. Neptune Barnesville Carson Red Vor Teitmann Columbus Charles Ge George Koons Mendon Josrrim Mfo St. Joseph Platte River Charles McCammon Fry Utica Neb J. I. Rice

Teemer Gaudauer Race Ends Amid Controversy at Creve Cour

Five thousand spectators watched the Creve Cour Lake race where Gaudauer defeated Teemer by a half mile after Teemer’s boat cracked midcourse. Time 20:3, with Teemer’s boat half full of water. Debates over tampering and heavy bets totaling about 250000 surrounded the outcome. Referee Thomas J. Gallagher reserved decision pending further inquiry.

Gaudauer Creve Cour Lake Leemer St Louis Teemer Gaudaver Toemer Gandauer Thomas J. Gallagher

Meridian Conference Concludes With Greenwich Meridian Pact

The International Meridian Conference final meeting approved the minutes and prepared an official copy for the United States government likely to become a treaty adopting Greenwich as universal initial meridian. San Domingo abstained and France voted negative. the universal day definition was nearly adopted. Admiral Rodgers praised Secretary Paddock for handled duties and the conference adjourned sine die with protocols in French and English. A photograph of President Arthur with autograph will be given to delegates.

Wasnixcox United States Greenwich San Domingo France Lefure Admiral Rodgers Paddock Departments of State Arther

Dominion notes vigil after arrest near Miller residence

Manitoba dispatch reports Attorney General Miller not fleeing town but mobs surrounded his house by two o clock Sunday. J jail guarded with rifles ready to fire, violence averted. Miller to resume duties at the Government building today. Ottawa notes Indian Pacific Railroad expenses up with traffic down. St John reports a rowing match won by Treny Vail over Hugh McCormick in 21 minutes 3 2 seconds. Burpee & Co. faces 170000 liabilities, 112000 assets. Toronto records 200 students clashing with police. John J Boyd fined 3 dollars and 30 days.

Winnipeg Manitoba Miller Hi House Ottawa Gil Usnndian Pacific Railroad St. Joan N. G John J. Boyd Boyd

Opening of the World Exposition at New Orleans

Colonel E A Burke announces a noon opening for the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition in New Orleans. Exhibits be received until December 10 with opening day on December 16. space expanded by 60 000 square feet to accommodate applicants. A separate notice reports a warrant for Patrick Belleshan and others over a spurious issue of the World and libelous articles, with civil damages sought at 200000.

New Orleans E. A. Burke Congress New York Patrick Belleshan Patrick Ford Irish Work Ford

Manitoba mob burns official over jail escape death

A Manitoba crowd burned Attorney General Miller in effigy after a guard assault on Johna McCormick jailed for larceny. The mob demanded Miller’s removal, marching to the jail and government building as police and military failed to disperse them. Miller fled by train to St Vincent Minnesota amid growing public indignation.

Manitoba Michipicoton Winatrea Miller Johna McCormick Dakota Milley St. Vincent Minn ToreKa Kas Wichita Santa Fe Railroad Soccorro Nottawa Mich Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway Mendon Blieli Sturgis Willian Green George Kuhn Lee Omaha Ned Union Pacific Jsoth Charles Wilson Dan Mahlon Dwernarr Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Toronto Police Michipienton Ont

Daughter of a Wealthy Englishman Dying in an Almshouse

The dying wife of a wealthy Englishman claims noble origins while living in an almshouse in Pittsburgh. She recounts eloping at sixteen with a servant, being disinherited, and her husband deserting her in 1871. Her brother, a harvest tool firm head in England, once visited. a carriage sighting accompanied the family tale. She asked the Poor Board to keep her name secret after death.

Potssevein Pittsburgh Wolverton England

Gordon's Capture and Retreat to Shendy Amid Khartoum Siege

Telegram from Dongola to the Khedive details General Gordon's capture by El Mahdi forces after a breakdown in Khartoum relief. Gordon and a reduced garrison retreated to Shendy, where a strong guard secured him. Deserters and heavy rebel attacks forced his surrender, as reports say Khartoum fell and Gordon became a prisoner.

Gordon Caio Dongola Khedive Shendy Khartoum Gorda Oldrrison Stewart Garton Nile Riften Slendy Oposite Indy Pyre Fia the Times Prince of Wales el Mahdi Fakhartoum

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