24 Sep 1883
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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1883
Page
1
Reports from Farkasaines describe six peasants from Gradesez and Belover assembling. a small military detachment attempted to scatter them but was forced to withdraw after midnight, with the mob firing on troops and many wounded or killed. Independent dispatches note broader European tensions and mediation talk.
William A. Norton a senior professor at the Meld Scientific School died Saturday night aged seventy three. A graduate of West Point in 1827 he served in the Black Hawk War and later was connected with the Delaware College at Newark from 1830 to 1850 and Brown University from 1840 to 1852 before entering Sheffield Scientific School. He was a prolific writer. M. W. Sackett of Meadville supreme recorder of the Ancient Order of United Workmen reports total order membership at 123,899 as of August 1.
A boiler explosion in Piorestra leaves numerous injured and a coroner's inquest expected Monday as officials search for condition details. In West Avenue, Robert Bruce confesses to stabbing James Ivan, claiming self defense, with Ryan found dying nearby and motive tied to robbery. The Gem City steamer on the river burns, destroying vessel and cargo with loss near 000.
Jerome Thompson, returning from abroad, reports two valuable paintings missing from his studio in the Young Mews Christiano Association building. One titled Out Story shows Berkshire hills. the other The Little Pianeur depicts children and a baby. Each work valued at 1500 dollars. Police suspect a professional gang. recent thefts of Spainlings valued at ten thousand dollars occurred from a local picture framer.
Two men were killed after a posse demanded help from Gray brothers who camped near Paris Texas on Big Creek in the Choctaw Nation. Four men were involved. one Gray brother killed, the other escaped. The incident occurred amid a hunting and fishing expedition as the posse pressed its demand.
Kingston Ohio reports a fatal freight wreck on the rate road near Ayhiccong. Workmen had left approaches in bad condition and the west bound freight derailed, killing brakeman Evans of Mortell County instantly. In Washington NC a mob hanged Archie Johnson for attempting marriage to an underage girl, with a placard reading Our wives and daughters must be protected.
Burgess and Coleman of New Haven confess judgment for 65900 in behalf of creditors John W White and others, ending operations of Bentayood work business. The filing occurred Saturday as the firm collapsed under debt.
A severe crash occurred near Lellinadge when a freight train collided with a following train. Several crew members were injured, with one engineer gravely hurt. The Thunderbolt engine and cars were destroyed, and the wreck caused a three hour rail delay as rescuers and bystanders assisted the injured.
Report from St Louis dated Sept 23 describes a serious railroad crash near Seymour, Illinois, on a delayed Ohio and Mississippi run. Two killed, many injured as No 5 rear-ended No 1 after a dispatch to slow down. Separate items include a boiler explosion at Shreveport killing five and injuring five, four men drowned in a Wilkes-Barre shaft accident, and a banked robbery along the Jackshore stage.
The Supervising Architect contends the committee’s conclusions are unsupported by law or evidence and defends procedures in the recent report. He references alleged court and Treasury issues, and cites a need to preserve official integrity and the court’s and department’s actions amid surrounding controversy.
Reports state a mob from the East Utalo attacked Rev John Pita, parish priest of the Iteman Catholic Church, leading to a chaotic confrontation. Police intervened as talks of a bloody riot loomed, with arrests for assault and resisting officers and two men fined for vicious crimes.
Dominico rate by name, a shoveler in the working gang, was raising the track on a railway near Ue 1.5 when passenger train No. 3 struck the site yesterday morning. He did not heed a timely warning from the track foreman and was killed.
A fireworks blast in an Exposition outbuilding Saturday night killed a boy and cremated three race horses. The blaze destroyed 900 feet of stabling and damaged surrounding property as crews fought the fire. Horses Palka Dot Afra andia green were listed, with Polka Piet ridden by a Michigan jockey Thomas Rogers among those saved. Loss to the Exposition about 35,000 with 5,000 insured. horses owned by Kalamazoo and Boston interests.
An executive order dated September 10 moves territorial offices to Bismarck, served on the Territorial Secretary, Auditor, Treasurer, and Superintendent of Education. Officials resist. order delayed by messenger and met with later instructions. includes Attorney General opinion. Auditor likely to resist. he is Governor Ordiy's son. Also reports. Mexican border clashes at Clifton. mining cave-in deaths in Leadville. Aurora station agent robbed. Odd Fellows lodge closes its session with Minneapolis 1954 date.
Rice, Jones and Hammond, Boston lumber dealers, have failed. A forest fire causes damage near New Brew Co. A Toronto murder case surfaces. An overdose death of a university student in New York is reported. Auction sale of condemned material at a railway yard is noted. Government liabilities total 60,000 for manufacturers. A murderer case in Missouri proceeds to trial. Mass state prisoners at Wethersfield are sickened. Milwaukee Liberal League opens with President Walken delivering address. About one hundred delegates attend. A Boston suicide of a 25-year-old with substantial property is reported. Portland citizens discuss sale or lease of a railroad segment. Legal suit in New York seeks damages for a railroad collision. Philadelphia shirt makers J Groch & Brother announce a judgment, Rosenbaum & Co. claim. The senior partner cites liabilities possibly exceeding 50,000. The firm plans to resume business.
Bank statement fragment from Niw Yous dated Sept 22 shows a weekly summary with a rise of 510,000 and notes following transactions. The readable items emphasize an increase and listed balances.
Sept 2 reports in Lima and Worcester describe prominent local figures death notices and a fatal shooting in a saloon. A State Convention call delays fusion opposition. Newport hosts a Provost visit with Vanderbilt. Other items include a drowning death, a New Dauphin report, a Vermont infant tragedy, and Havana yellow fever tallies.
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