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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1883

Page

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Destructive Newfoundland Gale Ravages Coast and Ships

A severe three day gale along the Newfoundland coast causes extensive shipping damage. Dozens of dories and many schooners wrecked or driven ashore. several vessels reported ashore or racing to safety. coastal towns report collapsed buildings and damaged churches as crews struggle to salvage remains.

Flattrax Nova Scotia Cape Breton Doris Voligivy United States Hilkyer Mary Manadiere Stetter Acichat Bilgel Alice L. M. Crondis Margavee Cape Lidou Mary E. Banks Lardalse Foaming Billow Sheet Harbor Queen Labrador Lunenburg Englishtown J. B. Dellivan Seatlerie Island Armie Jamaica Cow Bay Atlas Edward Johnson Volunteer Kipple East Anglia Fanny B Cowbay Gabarus

Disreputable Missourian Shot Near Antonio

St. Louis reports Mack Marsden a known thief and murderer was shot dead near Antonio while in a spring wagon with Allen Hensley who was mortally wounded. James Moss Thomas Moss and John Marsden were arrested amid suspicions of involvement. Marsden had long been targets of threats and ill will in Jefferson County.

St. Louis Mack Marsden Jefferson County Theown Antonio Allen Hensley Hensley James Thomas Moss John Marsden Marsden

Monetary Crisis in Barranquilla and Earthquake Reports

The Promoter reports a monetary crisis in Barranquilla with banks refusing discounts and a coin shortage as bills fetch high exchange rates. Simultaneously earth tremors near Sancelito tide gauge rose to one foot on August 27, linked to Java’s 27th August disaster. Also, a new Pennsylvania Railroad postal car line was ordered, with New York departures at six PM and St. Louis arrivals by 7:30 AM two days later.

Panama Sept. L Barranguella National Bank Marquis Sas Francisco Sancelito Anjier Java Wawiengton Thompson Railroad Mail Service Pennsylvania Railroad New York Pittsburgh Indianapolis St. Louis

Witnesses link Frank James to 1877-1881 crimes in Potts testimony

The article recounts testimony in St Louis on August 31 naming Jonas Potts and J Woods as witnesses. They describe Potts visiting Independence while Frank James was active and discuss sightings of Jesse James and related events including a Winston robbery and horse theft. G A Chapman corroborates similar testimony to connect the James brothers to the crimes.

St. Louis Jonas Potts Independence Frank Janes Frank James J. Woodsent Frank White's Creek Dick Dhe Smith Jesse James J.B Soward H. le Jesse Dames Wilyo Jlm Malone Taytors Cant Laan Jonas Patts Potts Bluckestith Jesee James G. A. Chapman Dick Liddel Vernon County

They Will Not Fight The Slade-Mitchell Declared In Atchison

Reports from Atchison Kansas detail a threatened prize fight between Charles Mitchell and Merbert A Slade. After warnings from county officials and a governor, both camps agreed to drop the match to avoid penalties including possible prison time.

Atchison, Kan Willian Madden Charles Mitchell Henry J. Rice Merbert A. Slade Slade Ui. J. Tice Mitchell Slate William Mappin Misny J. Kce Terbert A. Slade Mr. Nice

Naval Lieutenant Killed in Action at Yokohama

Acting Secretary of the Navy received a cable from Rear Admiral Crosby reporting Lieutenant Noyes killed Monday morning as a top-wallant nest fell during a mission. Noyes, a native Virginian appointed to the Navy in 1864, was regarded as among the service’s best officers.

Washington Grany Crosby Asiatic Yokohama Noyes Bontelle Noyes Mabie Virginian Ele

Rolled by horse sulky. man killed in Spencerville

An elderly Coutts of Kossuth traveled with a neighbor to Spencerville and returned home when the horse spooked. Beth was thrown from the sulky and Conti’s neck was broken, causing instant death.

Liza Coutts Kossuth Spencerville Beth Conti

The Mangled Island Debris and Death Toll Reported

Batavia Jutva Sept 1 A steamer reports ash on deck eighteen inches and pine ice stones seven feet deep. About 10 000 people lost life at Tilringin and total dead from eruptions and tidal waves reaches 30 000. Villages Ta terlor and surrounding coastlines show widespread corpses. Narra sone Bantam Waronge Palatra report burials amid landslides and falling rocks. Government and people bury the dead and preserve living hearts as fear of eruption subsides.

Lonmin Dave Oforis Point Hapon Presse Ticwantlerie Poilaokek Pamindayarang Narra Sone Sanitary Corps Bantam Waronge Palatra Latavia Straits of Sunda Campang Groegolt Batavia Jutva Straits of Unda Tilringin

Political platform and calls for national debt reform report

A convention in Willinimaport mapping Acton and Casacal policies, with committee reports urging debt reduction, tariff reform, and limits on state and national government powers. Also notes from Bogota on Colombia unrest and the killing of General Didicia Delgalo at Zipaquita.

Willinimaport

Yellow Fever Outbreak Report and Health Board Action

Reports from Pensacola detail yellow fever cases, quarantines, and sanitation steps. The Health Department notes three Red Cases, a death, and removal to quarantine. A motion to extend city quarantine and coordinate with neighboring towns is approved. Democratic caucus and apportionment debates dominate state legislative coverage with calls for prompt adjournment.

National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Opens Four Day Convention

Co Trace City New Jersey September 1 The National Womans Christian Temperance Union opened a four days convention at the Methodist Tabernacle. In the afternoon Mrs Carling Buell corresponding secretary spoke and others followed. In the evening the principal address was delivered by Mrs Mary H Munz of Boston.

Co Trace City N.J National Womans Christian Temperance Union Methodist Tabernacle Caroling Buell Union Birs. Bary H. Munz Boston

Texarkana Gazette reports fatal gravel pit death

A Texarkana Gazette Special reports Callen Morris was killed at a gravel pit along the Texas Pacific Railway after a confrontation with Conductor William Ganson. The conductor struck Morris with a kick, fatally wounding him, and he expired shortly after.

Iatfle Rock Lrk Texarkana Callen Morris Texas Pacific Railway William Ganson Morris

Losses Mount From Fire At Eldridge & Son Mill

MILWAUKES Sept 1 fire losses at Eldridge & Son mill now reported as 200000 with insurance 560000. One million feet of lumber and five cars burned. Fire blamed on friction of pulleys in mill machinery. Also at Meritan Chemical Works Black Stork burned forenoon with lessons, fixtures valued at 34000 and stock at 30000. Works owned by a stock company headed by N G Miller of New York.

Milwaukes Green Bay Eldridge & Son Barnard, BurpsEevent Conn Meritan Chemical Works Black Stork N. G. Miller New York

License Revoked Report Involving Insurance Officials

A state insurance commissioner revokes the license of a Pennsylvania company amid allegations of asset shortfalls and improper dealings by principals officers and borrowers. The case centers on violations tied to unreliable financial returns and mismanagement within the firm.

Hinesurance Rdeal Transnet Unity States Plate Cass Company of Pennsylvania Lueiy Princiv Oukhelders

Three True Bills Against Baltimore Fire Board Members

The grand jury indicted members of the late Baltimore Board of Fire Commissioners. Ex mayor White is ex officio excluded from charges. Indictments include furnishing supplies to the Fire Department against city ordinances and malfeasance in office involving several named board members and associates.

Mayor White

Train Wreck Near Pleasantville Injures Several

An express train on the Philadelphia and Atlantic City road derailed at Pleasantville due to a loose switch. The rear car overturned and four passenger cars wrecked. About ten people injured, including Detective Toughton, Conductor Lee, E S Lippincott, George De Haven, and Mrs M A Scott of Philadelphia. none believed fatal.

Atlantic City N.J Philadelphia Ashantic City Pleasantville Toughton Lee E. S. Lippincott George de Haven M.A. Scott Ibis

McKenzie Manufacturing Company suits tied to transfers

Xavi Sept 1 report states Jlugh McKenzie, a shot manufacturer, moved his property to the McKenzie Manufacturing Company. creditors have filed suits, including Thursday Mut ford Cary Conklin, requesting a receiver. It is claimed McKenzie’s assets were under 1000000, and at formation the company with $200000 capital received $170000 in property.

Xavi Jlugh McKenzie McKenzie = Manufacturing Company Mutford, Cary & Conklin Meies McKenzig Mufacturing Company

Fugitive Heinrich Ganger Arrested on Theft Charge

Ake York Sept 1 Heinrich Ganger alias Heinrich Machle a fugitive from Murrhardt War temburg was arrested upon arrival of the Antwerp stealer charged by a cable dispatch with stealing from widow Emily Horn of Murrhardt several included dollars watches and jewelry found on his person The case not under extradition treaty and the accused was turned over to the sheriff for prosecution. A note from Bosra Sept 1 reports Charles W Capelani Co boot and shoe manufacturers assigning to John Z Henry A T Martin and William F F Lawrence The cash on hand about 88000 was turned over to the assignees and deposited in the Shoe and Leather Bank.

Ake York Heinrich Ganger Heinrich Machle Murrhardt Wartemburg Antwerp Emily Horn Murrhardst Elry Bosra Charles W. Capelani & Co John Z. Henry A. T. Martin WiHam FF. Lawrence Shoe and

Latest Dispatches on Banking Movements and Reserves

Special Dispatch Evening Observer reports sector shifts on September 1. Loana decrease 1,715,000. epeche increase 121,900. le gal tenders decrease 104,200. deposits decrease 1,599,000. circulation up 17,7000. reserve rise 402,200. Banks hold 6,224,005 in excess of requirements.

New York

Blaine Denies Presidential Candidacy In Augusta Letter

A writer from Augusta, Missouri reports Blaine declared he was not a presidential candidate. The note comes from Boston dateline September 1.

Bostox Mass Augusta Blane

Boy Burned to Death in Farm Fire

In Coventry Pennsylvania on September 1 a six year old and a four year old boy started a fire while playing with matches. The blaze consumed their father's farm and wagon house. One boy named Cyrus perished in the flames.

Coventey Lie Richard Ay Ae Richards Cyrus

Haitien Insurgents Press Advance in Iaqti War

A dispatch from New York reports insurgents in Iaqti gaining ground as President Soloman suffers renewed pressure. The World’s report notes growing momentum for the Haitian fighters and intensified government counteractions.

Haytien Evening Observer New York World Iaqti Soloman

A Memento to a Minister in Aulredo Ohio

Rev. Edward Anderson departed for Columbus to begin new church work when Forsyth Post G A R presented him an elegant gold badge set with diamonds as a mark of esteem from his Toledo comrades.

Aulredo Ohio Edward Anderson Columbus Forsyth Post G. Alr Toledo

Texas cattle fever outbreak hits Detroit herd

Devon Michigan September 1 Texas cattle fever broke out in Detroit within a milkman's western city herd of twelve cows. Several cattle in the herd along with forty one steers from a Geneva County farmer fed nearby two weeks ago have died or are sick.

Devon Mich Detroit Gienessee County

Late news items drift from coast to coast around the nation

A scattered patchwork of brief items notes Tie Talapoosa arriving with Secretary Chandler at Batygor Me to attend a convention in ketgo and various small incidents. It records a parade of mishaps, court actions, political deaths, shipboard entertainments, post office changes, a police murder arrest in New York, and a call to subscribe to the Evanixe Onaxnvam.

The Washington Star

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