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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1883

Page

1

Fenian fundraising event and other regional notices

A Dublin meeting presided by Michael Davitt raised funds to erect a monument for Fenian men sent to penal servitude in 1867. London rewards offer £100 for George Warden, with bank losses cited. Melbourne informer Joseph Smith lands, then abandons ship at Marseilles. A Welsh ballad singer faces imprisonment for praising O Donnell. Britain’s ministry impeached. trials begin with the Prime Minister. Martial law declared in Ekaterinoslav and surrounding areas.

Gre Ne Ar Baunier Etah Siaith’s Sound Barthis B Liautemint Greeley Duan Katan Culieras Dublin Lalving Michael Davitt Geward Warden George Warden London and Liver Plate Bank LN Infpormel Bsc Aes Melbourne Marseilles New Caledonia Joseph Smith Phoenix Park Smith Giassag Tlimerlck

Murderer McSteen Hanged for Wife's Murder at county jail

Ness McSteen hanged in fitsbergh for the murder of his wife. Execution witnessed by five hundred. He faced the scaffold calmly, spoke briefly, and was pronounced dead eight minutes after the drop. The crime dated June 9, 1882, when the mother was beaten and axes left beside the scene. Family arrests followed for manslaughter. a separate Philadelphia mystery death involved a grocer found with a revolver near Logan Square. Headly cancels engagements due to illness, heading to Toledo then Cincinnati.

Mio Sisters of Mercy Father Ward Wiery Parker Ward Sternfy Lee Lit Wew Haven William Bronson Eliza Aml Amos Warden Pimsladelphta Thomas Atin Buttanwood Wee Logan Square Palin Headly Sandusret Drudge Hoully Toledo Cincinnati

O Donnell Denies Role in Carey Murder Slaying

O Donnell testifies in Cape Town hearing denying orders to kill Carey. He recounts a struggle over pistols, Carey’s sudden actions, and a volley that injured both men as witnesses debate who started the violence. The case centers on perjury charges against Tom Carey and surrounding testimonies.

Carey O'Donnell Odonnell O'Dummell Odonnells Malian Dle Iysturioua Cape O' Donnell Tie Greenough Sudan Fish O'Peanell O Donnell UO Dannell Grapplai & Donnell America Omm

Unsuccessful Mission to Mexico Ends in Indian Chief’s Death

From Deming comes word that George Wilton and Leroy, who departed on Sept 19 to retrieve Tit the Charley McCuomas from the Indians, returned after Ju the chief drowned in the Casagrande River while drunk. The effort failed due to Mexican troops, authorities, and internal strife. The boy remains with Ju’s widow, who refuses to surrender him. Geronomio now leads the band with 150 warriors and seeks ammunition, even offering a horse for ten cartridges.

Jus Geronomio

Peabody Fund Trustees Meet in New York

The Peabody Fund trustees held a meeting in New York on October 1. They accepted the resignation of George Peabody Roussil and elected Dr. Samuel Greene of Boston as his successor. General Agent Carry reported positive progress over the past year, with emphasis on education in the Southern states and North Carolina.

New York Peabody Finnd Geuze Peabody Roussil Sau Nel Greene Boston Carry Tunb North Carolina Arsyst Puresu of Washington Peabody Institutes Alabama Arkansas Eorgia Louisitna Sippi Lada South Carolina Texas West

Delegates Form National Laundrymen's Association

Delegates who arrived to arrange a National Laundrymen's Association adopted a constitution and elected G. JF. Etles of Chicago president. Local associations will keep others advised on matters affecting the laundry business. Adjourned to meet in Philadelphia on October 9.

Em Vhicago Laiundrymen’s Association G. JF. Etles Chicago Philadelphia

No Reduction In foreign postage rates

New York Postmaster says common belief in foreign rate cuts is false as the Universal Postal Union rate remains five cents per half ounce for letters abroad. The note explains the ongoing postage policy and why citizens are misinformed.

New York Pearson Tee Ursal Post Union

Man Drowned After Attempting French Creek Crossing

Special to tie Derrick from Franklin At seven o'clock yesterday evening a man maimed Gus Weyant attempted to ford French Creek at the temporary bridge. The current was very strong carrying the wagon and man down the stream into deep water. Weyant fell off the wagon and was drowned. The teamcued Verant's Indy was found forward. Boston October second six thousand persons witnessed the bicycle races.

Cire Derrick Franklin Gus Weyant French Creek Oman Weyant Verant Indy

Peabody Educational Fund elects Porter to succeed Barnes

The Peabody Educational Fund trustees met and chose ex Governor James D. Porter of Tennessee to succeed the late General Barnes. Executive committee members include William Aiken William M. Evarts A H Stuart HLBR Jackson and D Porter. Finance committee features William M Evarts Hamilton Fish Theodora Lyman A J Drexel and Judge MR Waite. Board adjourns to meet the first Wednesday in October 1884 in this city.

Peabody Educational Fund James D. Porter Tennessee General Barnes Wiliam Aiken P William M. Evarts A. 71H Stuart Hlbr Jackson D. Porter William M. Evarts Familton Fish Theodora Lyman A.J. Drexel MR. Waite

Interior Secretary Rules Settler Has No Power

The article discusses the Secretary of the Interior ruling that he can relieve settlers from consequences of missteps under withdrawal orders. It notes conflict over land surveys, railroad grants, and legal authority to adjust lines and rights during withdrawal. Also mentions Bull Run veterans visit planning and sanitary inspectors appointed due to yellow fever reports.

Secretary of the Interior Pheuiel Hollew Parker Canapa Tual Maes Wilheiniwa Enaies Ile Lee Janis Northern Pacific Campanava Geer ML Pressey Belle Titi Lie Ineal Officg Aristake Wien Gener Shmilton X Hospital Service de Colle Yuna A. TL Benson Arizona Huachaes Valneces

Yellow Fever Ravages Reach Mexico and Southwest

A letter from Mazatlan reports between August 15 and September 16, 1880, about 380 deaths in that city from yellow fever. The disease is spreading toward Presidio, Con Cordia, Besnete and Quabicett, with 400 deaths in Guayamas and 23 Sonora company workers dead. Trains continue, freight blocked, and Arizona towns fear quarantine as people flee toward the U.S. Southwest.

Valladez Mazatlan Mexia Presidio Concordia Besnete Newburn Tress Tlemosilin Mexico Arizona Guayamas Tosi LO Passe Venty Sonora Trittey Avigana

Strings Suit Against Miss Aggie US Case Details Fraud Claim

A U S Senator filed suit in federal court alleging a marriage contract with Miss Aggie GLU was fraudulent and seeking production of the document to prove the fraud. He denies marriage, accuses Miss THN of scheme to claim his estate, cites Judge Black's will and related bequests. Separate items note Chinese smuggling concerns at the border, a fatal accident near a church, and various regional incidents with limited corroboration.

Sharon United States Ctreuit Aggie Glu Atiss Promis Tourrat Iiven Hilt Ike Miss Thn Elaine Unthis Black Ieister Connecticut Avenue Desales Tehecca Thawtii Gaurfedl Corewnedd Potomac Washiton

Boller Shops Destroyed in Ottawa Fire

Ottawa Ont Oct 4 Campbell and Co boller shops were damaged by fire in a blaze that caused about 20000 dollars in losses and left the building only partially insured.

Boller Ottawa Ont Campbell & Co

Thirty third Episcopal convention opens in Philadelphia

Fragmented late news items report the thirty third general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church opening in Philadelphia. The note includes various disjointed items on rail stock increases, a homicide, a general’s travel, bids for nickel coinage, a fatal fire at Oswego, and the opening of the American Institute Fair with storm damage and Nassau isle events.

Protestant Episcopal Church of the Dorchester N. H John W. Brooks Colburn Ana Botwe Crooks Ed Cletentt Roger A.dryer Ensiant Foxty Phan Tivo Encock Ile Ann Arbor Wat Dive A Berl Fowa United States Min Joseph Whartot Neal Oswego Haines Robert Nicholson EH. J. Bonner New York Nassau Wool Indies Nassar

Military Protection Refused in Carter County Sheriff Actions

The Carter County sheriff sought a writ from Judge Knott to compel a local militia company to assist in enforcing the hanging of Elis Craft. The judge refused the order, stating it was the sheriff's duty to use all lawful means to arrest those who refused to obey. The October date refers to the contested proceeding.

Ciuanwercleth Frankfort Carter Flavernor Knott Company Utilitia Onde Elis Craft Sayin Id

A Tewksbury Ticket Novel Campaign Notes

A garbled OCR passage hints at a novelty in campaign documents tied to Butler managers. It references reader Regukie Republics, mentions Juma entitle, and notes focus on state efficiency and Towt defense with Almstrudase.

Rastox Oat Butler Regukie Int Furia Amdi

One of the most audacious enterprises on the Pacific Coast collapses

An early corporate disaster unfolds as the famous Stein Aeliedte company near Providence is described as a major venture with a capital of 000,000. Directors include Lubuil Stanford Moses Hopkins Peviing Mo Sept and Governor Perkins. In another incident a fire in Attleboro, Massachusetts damages jewelry firms, with losses around 20,000. A separate fire in New Orleans destroys a cotton gin house and warehouse on Bayou Rards, insured.

Prisncista Aupordiah Anterprisi Pate Aueifie Stein Aeliedte Matoufactorit Ure Lubuil Stanford Moses Hopkins Peviing Mo Guvernar Perkins New Orleane Pireayue Alexandria Bayou Rards Rls. Day New Orleans

Paper Mill Destroyed in Tit Street Fire at Taunton

In Tit STi ELp Mass Cit, John A Decker's paper lost last night with estimates of 255000 in loss and 27060 in insured liabilities. In nearby Sprengelield Glenn Wootes Co liquidation shows 368000 liabilities and 49000 assets. Nine Peniness Houses Burned across 13 firms with losses around 520000 and insurance 16006. Carmi E Daily sells Main road property west of Fredond to Gearly Yarsh for 4900. parcel includes 16 acres with brick house and barn in good condition.

Elp Mass John A. Decker Carmi E. Daily Fredond Gsear Yarsh

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