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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1883
Page
2
The Evening Observer reports on scrutiny of the Deer Street sewer contract and alleged irregularities. It attacks Allenbrand and Toomey, questions votes and public funds, and calls for accountability. It also notes changes on the supervising committee and comments on Egypt and British policy.
The article argues Britain will not withdraw from Egypt and may widen control, while Russia accepts English influence on the Danube. France cannot intervene. De Lesseps’ canal project and Madagascar plans strain relations. Gladstone’s troop withdrawal appears staged to cement England’s firm hold amid mounting European tension.
A sharp critique charges eight council members with betraying the public by diverting city funds to themselves and supported interests. The piece names Heyl Toomey Tracy Russell Mandal and condemns their alleged illegal payments and the Deer Street sewer controversy as proof of reckless local governance.
Nov 14 New York markets show flour and grain varying with condition and grade. White wheat and mixed oats trade, oats and corn prices listed, pork and beef futures noted alongside lamb and cattle bids. December and January terms cited. Market tone unsettled with shifts in cash and futures across regions.
Circles in England worry over Queen Victoria's health linked to an inner kidney issue. An advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure as a universal remedy, with testimonials from Mrs James Fullet and others. Also promotes Fenner's soothing syrup, capitol bitters, and blood and liver pills as family tonics and cures.
On and after June 83 1983 service departures are listed for Fredonia and Dunkirk routes. Times include 7:35 8:15 and 12:55 4m along with 5:00 6:35 P.M. Sundays add 1:5 5 20 and 6:35 P.M. Also mentions additional departures from Dunkirk at 3:50 6:00 7:25 P.M. and a 10:00 a.m. start for other days.
The New York Chicago and St. Louis Railway announces renovations to passenger equipment on the New Trank Ling line. Enhanced safety, comfort, and amenities are emphasized for travelers arriving at and departing from Union Depot in Chicago. Details and dates remain forthcoming.
A fragmentary note explains trains run by Columbus time, twenty minutes faster than Chicago, five minutes slower than Cleveland, and sixteen minutes slower than Buffalo, with a general passenger agent identified as Cree and a reference to American lines.
A damaged timetable lists local trains westward with stops from Cuba to Dunkirk and Salamanca. It notes daily and Sunday services, departure times around morning and evening corridors, and station calls including Olean Vandalia Carrollton and Great Valley.
Railway schedule fragment shows Bradford Branch westward trains with Sunday exceptions and assorted station stops including Carrollton Lime stone Kendall Saville Bu Clarify Pradford and Hilvordeston. Sundries show arrival times around 12:35 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. with suspensions on Sundays and notes about Patchers office operations and Darwin A. Clute as superintendent.
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