08 Nov 1884
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1884
Page
1
President Arthur designated Thursday November 27 as a national day of thanksgiving urging nationwide observance at homes and places of worship. The proclamation, dated November 7, 1884, cites gratitude to the Giver of all good and calls for reverent acknowledgment across the nation.
Gilbert W. Hazletine was sentenced yesterday by Judge Phelps to eight years in the penitentiary for the murder of Mamie Thorpe in a house of ill repute. He bore the sentence with his characteristic stolidity.
A powerful late autumn storm along the St Lawrence caused extensive damage from Paspebiac to Tadousae. Estimates peg losses around 250000 dollars with many houses, wharves, and boats destroyed or washed away. Several ships missing and crews feared drowned. fisheries disrupted and villagers left in cold and hunger.
Silver Plume Colorado burns its business district with forty major buildings destroyed. Loss estimated from 105000 to 200000 with 55000 insured. several lives reported lost, Patrick Barrett among the dead. Fire spread to nearby towns. other incidents include a furnace accident in Massachusetts and a clothing store fire in Syracuse with large losses.
The Democratic report disputes AP tallies with county clerk figures in New York State. Indications show Blaine leading by about 250, while AP notes possible errors in county counts. An official count in New York County matches prior figures in most districts as the state heads toward final results.
Dispatches detail alleged frauds in New York voting, indictments being sought for canvass irregularities, and a tense national scene as Cleveland and Blaine claims clash. Reports from Albany and St. Louis describe celebrations and protests as results shift in key states.
Supplementary Reichstag results show Socialist wins in Frankfurt and Elberfeld with others including Center, Democrat and Liberal victories in Mannheim Breslau and Wiesbaden. Paris reports cholera rising with 60 cases and 12 deaths, prompting daily bulletins. London notes Blaine setback and Franchise bill second reading.
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