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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1883

Page

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Transatlantic notes on European politics and trials

A dense dispatch covers Irish trial of O'Donnell with prosecution by Pokind and forthcoming testimony from Mrs Carey. It notes alleged plots by Fenian groups, France and China seeking American backing, Germany policing Europe, and Turkey seeking protection. Also reports on a banquet for Americans in Liverpool and various other mid 19th century items worldwide.

O'Donnell Loxpon Pokind O'Donnel O' Donnell London Liverpool Manchester Carey France China England America Maquis Tzeng

Chicago Pop Convention Draws Vast Attendees

A large Christian convention program highlights talks on securing support for Christ's work. Speakers include notable religious leaders and regional attendees discuss overcoming barriers to missionary efforts.

Yellow Fever In Mexico Sparks Panic And Deaths

Yellow fever ravages Guaymas and surrounding towns with hundreds fleeing the city. Twelve members of an opera troupe died after arrival, eighteen deaths reported, mass burials by untrained teams, and merchants shuttered doors as illness spreads to Tlermassillo and Mazatlan. conditions described as panic stricken with desperate measures.

Mexico Guarmas Mex Board of Health Tron van Bias Hauily Trent Tlermassillo Mazatlan Guayimas

Australian sculler Laycock clash delayed by injury

Edward Hanian, arriving from St. Louis to meet E. T. Platt of Laycock the Australian sculler, seeks a match in Australia but Platt is called to New York. Laycock broke a leg, delaying negotiations for a race.

Crrcaco Edward Hanian St. Louis E. T. Platt Laycock Australia Platt New York

State Tariff Convention Draws Hocking Valley Miners

Between six and seven hundred miners of the Hocking Valley with delegates from about forty clubs arrived for the State tariff convention under the Association of American Economists. An effective State organization formed and speeches delivered by Judge Lawrence General Green B Baum and others. Complimentary parade. Also observed were a Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows visit in Providence with a two division procession and thousands in attendance. Music provided by thirty or forty bands. In St Louis a freight and passenger train collision at Corning Mo injured Frederick Johnson and other crew. two locomotives wrecked.

Solumbts Hocking Valley Association of American Economists Lawrence Green B. Baum Providence Sept_ RL Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows St. Louis St. Joe Corning Kansas City, St. Joe & Council Frederick Johnson

Fire destroys Lloyd's lime-kiln building at Featorle

A fire at an early hour wrecked Lloyd's lime-kiln building in Featorle, Fostonts, C. Loss estimated at $1,000. A favorable wind spared nearby property, reducing further damage.

Fostonts Dept Lloyd's

Missing Louisville man August Schneider sought by friends

Augustus F. Schneider of Louisville has been missing since last Saturday night. He was last seen at his father's house on Wenzel Street between Main and Market, then reportedly headed to his mother in law's near Fohiset Street. He is described as about 33, English speaking, 5 feet 8 inches, 140 pounds, wearing dark clothes. Anyone with information is asked to contact Thomas & Co. in Louisville. Also recounted is a ship wrecker account from Halifax where Captain Alfred Gasston and crew endured a fierce gale and loss of thirteen lives including the captain's wife and four children. Survivors were four crew members rescued by a shore boat. The list names First Officer George Foye, Second Officer Arthur Sloimes, Steward unnamed, John Johnson, Lewis Smith, Frederick Henderson, Arthur Porthouse, Ernest Moulton, Mrs Emily Gasston, and several children.

St. Josefn Connett Connett Brothers New York Fifth Avenue Hotel Arthur Prince Min Yong Ik Min Yong Ik Hong Yonk Sik So Koang Pom Legation August F. Schneider Louisville Jett Fohiset Street Jefferson Street Thomas & Co Halifax Alfred Gasston Cus Aimilar Marmer Gasston England Ving George Foye Arthur Sloimes John Johnson Lewis Smith Fredrick Henderson Arthur Porthouse Ernest Moulton Emily Gasston Brooklyn N. Y Fulton Street Elizabeth Kemlo James Kemiie Newark N.J Frances Kemie Rif

Apaches Raid Ranches Near Antelope Springs

Eight hostile Apaches attacked a hog ranch at Antelope Springs sixteen miles from town on Monday morning. George Ware was killed Amos Williams escaped to bring news. Citizens pursued the hostiles as rumors place the main body near the Car tirandas. Terrezas force reportedly active in mountains. capture claimed but unconfirmed.

Tomustoxe A. T Antelope Springs Fivo George Ware Amos Williams Sonora Crook Caartirandas Joaquin Terreza Terreza

Tooth Jerker Scoundrel Targets Farmers in Peoria County

A新 swindler posing as itinerant dentist preys on farmers across neighboring counties, first reported in Peoria County. He borrows a horse and buggy, pulls teeth without payment, offers to fabricate false teeth for half price, and vanishes after taking impressions. Funeral of the Drummer Boy notes Henry G Mourer, a Ninety-fourth Illinois volunteer, who died at thirty-five after service beginning at age thirteen. Duluth receives record wheat arrivals, four hundred carloads totaling about 200,000 bushels, signaling a strong harvest.

Hillsboro Til Peoria Sixcons Henry G. Mourer Qi ‘Nals Dwight Ife Carlinville DeLern Minn Duluth

Love's Young Dream Divorce Case in Milwaukee

Milwauke e Wis Sept 38 Melinda Pope of ienesco twenty nine years old married last week by Justice Beuzler to William Colin under twenty one seeking a divorce on grounds she meant to marry his brother but was deceived as they look alike The Colin she wedded is dissolute while the one she wanted is steady and respectable Professor Swift's Comet Rocarston N J Sept 13 The comet discovered by Prof Swift director of the Werner Observatory moves toward the oval hence verification failed Sunday morning though first seen Tuesday torurs fast The pee an nouncement that Howese pier to th ose above stated is cviectly an error

Milwaukee Wis Melinda Pope Ienesco Justice Beuzler William Colin Conlin Rocarston Prof Swift Werner Observatory Howese Pier Capital James F. Gardner Colorado Otway Utah Aleck Firay Department of Justice Ele Matt Carpenter Tuwa United States Dispatch New York Corean

Arctic Expeditions and Treasury Talks in Capital Notes

Congress will likely withhold sanction for Arctic expeditions after relief efforts for Lieut. Greely and his party. Funds, pensions, and current expenses are under review, with calls on three percent bonds possible this week. Melville and others volunteer for a relief search, while Mint chief Burchard reports metals production trends and Navy plans for the Powhatan to aid the relief effort.

Wasie Nadas Congress Creeley Caplan Belong Livry Franklin Bay House Hias Greeley Melville al de Denunette Lucien Youur Navy Lwwe Fremmit Panephoner Tyson Leedrothe i Preasury Department Folger Mardy Tall Burchard Far West Powhatan Secretary of the Navy St. Johna N. F

Fire Besieges St Louis Jail Causes Bedlam

An exciting scene unfolded in a St Louis city jail during a fire that destroyed a planing mill opposite. Prisoners panicked as flames reached the jail roof and fence, leading to screams and frenzied cell battles before the fire was checked and order restored.

St. Louis Addolng Yesterdy Spruce Street Eleventh Twelfth Streets Phoenix Maning Mit Discoverat Co Kiler

Hanged to a Telegraph Pole in Cheyenne City

An asylum of mob justice reports that Wenzel was killed and Knight wounded when a man attacked wagon companions. The assailant, known as Tlurry Mosher, was seized from jail by masked men and hanged at a telegraph pole in the city center.

Wrewig Cheyenne Tlurry Mosher Wenzel Knight

Hurled to Death at Craft's Station

William Barber, 69, prominent Lebanon county farmer, was killed at Craft's station when a freight locomotive struck him after he set a valise on the eastbound track. He had been visiting and was en route to his nephew Loren Waterman's home nearby. He died about an hour later. body sent to Lebanon.

Atavla N. Y William Barber Lebanon Craft's Station Here Barber Ere Loren Waterman Craft

Late News Items From a Distant Era in Brief

An assortment of short items notes, among them disciplinary suspensions for Thomas J. Leckey and a cadet, Bird, dismissed from the Naval Academy after a firing incident. Philadelphia dyers and Horner Brothers weavers resume wage-raising labor. Two men hanged for massacre participation after Al exandra evacuation. Armies report heavy dust injuries during German maneuvers. Russian arrests of Guards and Navy officers tag Nihilist plots. Henry M. Stanley party member reaches Madevia. French burned Loange over land sale rejection. Wilminton Del hosts Volkesfest for German American school with parade. Jack Ryan murders in Muscatine context. Lordsbury, N A murder unclear. Sable Island floods drown cattle. several towns flood and structures damaged. Boston stabbing case linked to thieves Liverpool Jack. Watertown watchman threatened by anonymous warning. Massachusetts colored citizens delegate Louisville convention. call to colored men. Eyeland Lord Lieutenant abolishes special resident magistrate, replaces with divisional magistrates. New Orleans Captain Carter reports improved channel water at Phun Point Lake Providence. State books of Storer Brothers Portland, Me. denied. clerical error to blame. creditor meeting slated.

Toronto Thomas J. Leckey Dyer Philadelphia E. LD. Bird Wisconsin Naval Academy John Meenan Horner Brothers Fim Alexandra Arabi Pasha St. Petersburg Navy Henry M. Stanley Madevia Loange Liverpool Jack George Aston Boston Spuils Watchman Coffer Watertown Conn Ambler Slamford Massachusetts Louisville Eyeland Dublin Carter New Orleans Phun Point Lake Providence Storer Brothers Portland

OK Citizen D. A. Henshaw Dies in Milwaukee

D A Henshaw aged longtime Milwaukee resident drops dead of apoplexy Monday forenoon at his home 420 Madison Street He was an early 1861 volunteer in the Wisconsin Regiment and served as a Western Union telegraph cashier in the city later becoming marine clerk at the port at the time of death.

Milwaukee AL Henshaw Madison Street Hen Hen Wisconsin Regiment Western Union

Prussian Spendthrift Dr Samuel Van der Sleyden

Dr Samuel Van der Sleyden, who died by his own hand in Winfield Long Island, hailed from a wealthy Aachen family in Prussia. He spent much of his fortune before emigrating to America and used the remainder after settling in Winfield two months ago.

York Samuel van der Sleyden Winfield Long Island Aachen Prussia America

Governor Nomination Boosts Republican Streak In N J

Fragmented notices report Judge Jonathan Dixon nominated for Governor on the first Republican ballot at the Trenton convention. Separate items note a Pennsylvania arrest for a former Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre official accused of attempting to assault a girl, a diphtheria outbreak and school closures in Michigan, a fatal Erie train crash injuring a widower with six children, and a man bound over on incest charges in another case.

Tredton N. J Jonathan Dixon Ana Chrem William Joidison Erie Wis Ater Minnie Methuy Warsaw Canisteo Adrian

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