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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1884

Page

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Old Man Thrown From Catholic Church In Thornhill Injury

Duncan McCague near eighty and his daughter attended the Thornhill Catholic church when a pew was barricaded. Father Egan expelled him, dragging him to the door and throwing him onto the threshold, fracturing his right thigh. McCague, a Newtonbrook resident, lies in precarious condition and may not recover. Other items cover a sea rescue, a jail- mob lynching, a fatal joke turned shooting, a Pittsburgh gas sale, and factory worker assaults, arrests, and an international bottlers exposition.

Toronto Thorn Hill Duncan McCague Newtonbrook Thornhill Mr. Weague Roy Father Egan Mr. McCogue McCague McCagne Egan Uairax William Allard Pictou

Lake Mistassini Report From Rupert's Land Discovery

A report from Quebec dated November 10 describes F L U Bignell of Lake Mistassini expedition returning from the Lake Mistas ces area after crossing into Rupert's Land. The vast lake is said to rival Lake Superior in size with waters rich in fish and game, and a potential for agriculture. The Ledson Bay Company allegedly held a secret that such a lake existed. Ottawa notes November 16 reports James Hartney, a wealthy merchant, was arrested for arson to fraudulently claim insurance. Marine Department cautions vessel owners to avoid trimming errors amid stormy seas on Georgian Bay and Lake Superior.

Ingeudiacheom Quebec F. LU. Bignell Jame Lake Mistas Ces Rupert’s Land Lake St. Johm Creat Lake Mistassini Foam Bay Maine Labrador Licdson Bay Company Lake Superior Ottawa Abt Armpster James Hartney Marine Department Georgian Bay

Emancipation Promised by Democratic Leaders Cited

The article reports political debates in Laurens County and beyond about a possible Democratic restoration of slavery. It notes 1,500 plan to move to Arkansas, fear in Livingston Newberry Edgefield and other counties diminishing as Democrats pledge new emancipation for Black citizens. Senators Hampton and others insist education and citizenship will solve enfranchisement issues.

Cuanvzston D. C Laurens County Arkansas Livingston Newberry Edgefield Wade Hampton Democratic Party General Eselar Democratic Committtee W. L. Trenholm Confederate , Treasury Cleveland South

Thousands Idle In Pittsburgh and Sharon Mills Down

Industrial reports show 21 400 idle workers in Pittsburgh and Sharon areas. Iron and coal sectors shed thousands amid overproduction as Sharon Iron Company and Atlantic Iron Works shut down or run far reduced. Plenary Council photo session and a proposed Temple of Vesta project in Cincinnati noted.

Pittssman Gulf Suanox Sharon Iron Company Atlantic Iron Works

Annual Report on Pacific Railroads Earnings 1853 84

The Commissioner of Railroads prepares a comparative statement for the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads detailing earnings and expenses for the years ending June 30 1853 and 1884. Consolidated line earnings fall from 81 979 608 in 1883 to 19 077 493 in 1884 with net declines. Central Pacific earnings drop to 23 639 215 in 1884 from 25 051 911 in 1883 while net gains shift from 3 144 786 in 1883 to 6 488 163 in 1884. Also notes resignations and orders affecting navy yards and Greely relief vessels.

SWAIM Myron M. Parker Bateman Due Bright &Umphrey Batean Morrows Bateman Parker Hazen Greely Cape Sabine Smith's Sound Littleton Island Cary Islands Garlington Jtn Nares Railroads Armstrong Secretary of the Interior Union Pacific Central Pacific Kansas Pacific Denver Ward W. Very Navy Commodore McCauley League Island Navy Yard Henry Frben Portsmouth N. H Navy Yard Coffin Emory Melville and Lowe Rio Janeiro United States Register of the Treasury

Destructive Fires Hit Several Towns Across States

Fire swept through Middleport killing an elderly resident, damaging the woolen mills in Waukesha and a planing mill in East Boston, with multiple buildings burned in Patterson. Totals include losses around 10 000 dollars in Middleport and 75 000 in Waukesha, with dozens left unemployed and several insured.

Middleport Mita W. O'Dell John Cahill Frank Coon Deloa Warren A. T. Olds Tareen Wareren Wauxkesha Wis Waukesha Hadield Boston Mass A.& J. McLaren Wm. Stewart Mirkinrows Patterson Juniata County G. W. Wilson W. W. Copeland Joseph Pennell J. B M. Todd Samuel Strayer W. G. Hamlin

Indians on the War Path Raid near Chisos Texas

General Stanley receives word of a large Mexican party raiding Pena and the Chisos area. They attacked Petty’s rancho killing Mr Petty and Mrs Petty, abducting three children, and drove off cattle and horses. Pursuit parties from Pena and Fort Davis set out within hours to intercept the raiders fleeing toward Mexico.

Mexico Fetty Chisos Texas Mr. Petty San Antonio Stanley Department of Texas Pena Presidio County Petty Crook

Revolution in Mexico and bank closures headline

Alarming rumors of revolts erupting in Nueva Leon and Coahuila prompt martial law in Saline Hidalgo as troops clash with revolutionaries near Sabinas. General Trevino arrives with regulars from Monterey to Lampazoo, while General Dias nears inauguration. Also, Metropolitan National Bank begins liquidation after stockholders vote, and Wyatt & Livings Bank at Washington, Indiana closes amid heavy paper. Blood's Sarsaparilla advertised at end.

Nerva Sabinas Trevino Lampazoo Monterey Nuevo Laredo Dias Metropolitan National Bank McGourkey Wixceyski Ind Wyatt & Livings Washington Here

Frontier Commission Meets Russian Pickets at Pulikhaton

British Afghan Frontier Commission arrives at Pulikhaton on the Karirud near Herat and protests the presence of Russian pickets across the river. The Russian commission is not expected before January, and Afghan leaders claim Pulikhaton as part of their domain.

British Afghan Frontier Commission Pulikhaton Rusgian London Afghanistan Pulikhatua Karirud Herat Pulikhatan House of Lords Mr. Gladstone Bennix Congo William Henry M. Stanley German Colonial Society Flegel Germania Bundesrath Caro Dongola General Gordon Khartoum Paris Chamber of Deputies Maparo United States Spanish West Indies American Congress Cuba Porto Iro

The Cattlemen Second Day Proceedings Open

Snow and wind greet the Cattle Convention as it starts its second day with temporary leadership and committee setup. Ex-Governor J L Roatt named President General Curtis as Vice President and A T Atwater as Secretary, with a regional vice president to be chosen later. Ground concert at Merchant's Exchange preceded formal organization work. In Ballonne coal districts, wage cuts are reportedly not sparking a strike as miners expected reductions similar to those in the Cambridge region.

BL. Koutt Colorado AT. Atwater St. Louis Banggoet Orde CC. Rainwater Lemp J. L. Roatt General Curtis New York Vic A. T. Atwater Merchant’s Exchange Balrone Camberland Cleartele

Mr. Blaine Serenaded by Avosta Republicans

In Avosta on a Tuesday evening the Augusts Republicans serenaded Mr. Blaine at his residence as a show of confidence and respect. A large gathering of citizens heard a lengthy, applause interrupted speech by Herbert M. Heath of the bar, followed by Blaine’s gracious response.

Avovsta Blade Mr. Blaine Herbert M. Heath Blaine

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