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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1883
Page
2
Ambiguity remains over whether Chattoopes county lies within Dunkirk or Jamestown, as local officials weigh regional boundaries and jurisdictional questions amid shifting municipal lines.
The Jamestown Journal attacks Republican unity and party integrity amid county judge election turmoil. It accuses editor Kelly of bias while supporting Stearns, calling for action against bolt threats and urging voters to let the party decide. The piece contrasts local factionalism with broader labor and union tensions described in national context.
A critic argues that unions harm labor by discharging workers who are not members, inflating wages, and reducing personal ambition. He claims monopolies are not the real problem, but unions that levy taxes on good workers and compel conformity, warning that widespread strikes undermine productivity and economic independence. He contrasts unions with English model benevolent societies and predicts elites will abandon support when funds dry up.
An English court circles report cites a kidney disease remedy attributed to Dr Fenner. The advertisement touts cures for kidney and backache, heart and dropsical symptoms, with testimonials from a patient in Maine. Also advertised are Fenner syrups tonics ointments pills and a circular for further information.
Market dull in New York with weak demand for grain and provisions. Prices mixed across items: red and white wheats firm late, oats higher, corn steadier, and livestock quotes showing cautious activity. Chicago shows firm live hogs and steady cattle, with overall slow trading and limited receipts.
Train notices describe Columbus time 20 minutes ahead of Chicago and 16 minutes behind Guifalo time, with routes from Cleveland to New York and ports at Dunkirk and Belmont. Timetables list daily and Sunday-only services, with connections through Cuba to Westward routes and multiple intermediate stops including Warrenville, Salaman, Caration, and Bradford.
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