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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1884

Page

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Bank closes amid speculation and debt troubles in Washington

The banking house of N. D. Cook & Co. in Washington, D. C. suspended operations following heavy losses from railroad stock speculation. Assets are valued at about $102,000 with liabilities around $140,000. Debtors will likely be paid in full from collateral, but bank holdings cannot be realized at value. Reports confirm Mr. Cook aims to resume, and a $30,000 bridge loan was offered but declined.

Wasarsaro N. D. Cook & Co Cook Washington, Ohio & Western Railroad Florida Coast Canal Campbell West Mr. Cook Berrato Presbyterian Synod Committee On Churches and Hung Missions Hey Notmes Stanley D. Jewell Elmira Femate College Dr. Ganse Culleges J. MW. Allen Hamilton College Mr. Merwin Chili Arthur Mitchell Sivine

Destructive fires and floods hit towns in October

Reports from CaapeEN to New York detail widespread fires in Atlantic and Camden counties burning thousands of acres with losses over 290000. A coal shaft fire in Susamonys threatens flooding and heavy losses. A barn fire in Hast Coventry Chester County destroys farm property with insurance unknown. Also a string of stores and offices burned in Michigan and Pennsylvania, plus arrests in a bribery probe and a Carthage relief appeal with 125 destitute families and 400 doses of one dollar truth touted by an ad.

Carthage Urica Hanover New York Watertown New Jersey Fira Hara Nurnes Caapeen Atlantic Camden Susamonys Philadelphia & Heading Coal and Liron Company Bear Valley Porrerows Mary A. Bush Coventry Chester County Manistt Mich Tvie Cox Crown & Friend A. J. Duap M. Cox A. U. Dunlap Miles Smith Bates, Reed & Cooley

Rain Ends Three Months Drought in Washington News

Reports on stamp sales for the quarter ending September are due for release, with expectations that revenue may surpass last year’s despite reduced postage rates. Meigs extra pay dispute continues as Treasury comptroller defends the ruling. A heavy rainstorm later visits Washington, easing drought and causing sewer and health concerns as floods threaten crops and water supply.

Wastincros Postoffice Department Post Office Postmaster Generals Meigs Literior General Meigs Kew Judge Lawrence Treasury Jedeo Lawrence Congress Rnking United States Army Govers Meigs

Polygamist on Trial In Utah Case Thrown Into Retrial

Jury in the Clawson case failed to agree and was discharged. A new jury was ordered and the trial resumed with defense challenges based on Salt Lake Tribune publications alleged to influence Gentile jurors. A warning from the church organ accompanied the retrial proceedings, with a speedy retrial likely. Separately, Albany hosts the American Institute of Architects reconvening, electing officers and planning a historical sketch for the Interior Department, then visiting local mansions and hosting an annual dinner.

Clawson Sauer Laka Utah Fidge Salt Lake Tribne Albany American Institute of Architects Walter Thomas A. Walter L.L.D Philadelphia O. T. Hatfield New York George C. Mason, Jr Newport W. L.B. Kenny Chicago Institute Department of the Interior Walter Dickson Architects van Rensselaer Greenbush Schuyler Mansion Delevan House

Rates to All Points on Missouri River Cut 30 Percent

Cincinnati October 24 All roads from Cincinnati to Missouri River points including the Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton Ohio Mississippi Cincinnati Indianapolis St Louis Chicago Louisville & Nashville and others are selling tickets to Kansas City at a cut of thirty per cent.

Cincinnati Missouri River Hamilton & Dayton Ohio & Mississippi Indianapolis St. Louis Chicago Louisville & Nashville Kansas City

Murder Trial of Hazeltine Opens in Baltimore

Baltimore October 24 The trial of George W Hazeltine of Jamestown for Mamie Thorpe murder last July opened with a crowded Criminal Court. The first witness Dr Alex Hall testified on wounds and positions. May White refused to reveal her name when questioned by defense. Other witnesses described the shooting and Hazeltine's demeanor. Court adjourned near 4 oclock with much interest lingering.

George Hazeltlus Mamie Thorpe Baltimone George W. Mlazeltine Jamestown Bagnio Alex. Hall Lis Hazeltine May White White Utica N. Y Whyte Francis Kernan Mr. Roberts Congress Scott Lloyd Roscoe Conkling Clinton Road Imma Woodruff Pearl Snow Magdie Evans Eman Woolnut

Jail roakers Frustrated In South Corridor Escape

In Caunenx New York and Pittsburgh dispatches recount failed escape attempts from Candlen County jail. Heavy iron bars near the south corridor doorway were found nearly severed during a routine inspection by turnkey Charles Danl aan, signaling another thwarted bid by the jail’s most desperate inmates.

Caunenx N. d Canden County Charles Danlaan

Queen's Speech Opens Parliament and Franchise Bill Introduction

The autumn session opened with the Queen's speech read by proxy. Gladstone introduced the Franchise bill in the Commons as part of the agenda while outlining imperial concerns in Egypt Sudan and Khartoum. Brunswick succession plans and Berlin diplomacy framed royal and political activity.

Lespes House of Coniions Blankrod Commons House of Lords Soudan Gordon Khartoum Dongola Egypt Thave Cape House of Commons Mgr Gladstone Lord Northbrook London Prince of Wales Greece I Duke of Cumberland William Brunswick Scott Lee Berlin Thy Dt of Marich Maceo Castillo Balearic Isles Algiers Isles Priiry William O’brien Unter Ireland Bolton O'Brien United Ireland George Otto Trevelyan Ireland

Destructive Gale at Heston Boston October 21

Destructive high wind in South Boston caused major damage at City Point. Yachts and dories at water plants were wrecked and shore structures lost awnings and trees. Boats adrift include six by one towboat and four by another. The Viola and other vessels were found adrift. a scow drifted into the Boston Yacht Club house and damaged piers.

Heston Boston City Ogint Viola Tagalind

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