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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1883

Page

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Frightful Explosion Kills Captain and Fireman In Albany

A boiler explosion on the steamer Robinson at Waterloo Street injured several and killed Captain Warner and fireman Cleary. Richard Van Zandt and others were seriously hurt as debris and wreckage scattered across the river and nearby buildings. The disaster sparked widespread alarm with roofs crushed and streets shaken as rescuers searched for more injured and missing aboard the vessel and adjacent craft.

Albany Carty Robinson Waterloo Street Aly Troorme Warner Willian Cleary Fred Tinsiar Qiginner Rl Durand Melyille Ryan Richard van Zandt van Aamt Cora New Laliving Yale Betts Une Tobi Alowside C. P. Grout E. AM. Downing Aiobert Aston Iss van Randt Medrew Apollo MicAmbews Abnson Betts Fimeel

Pattmer Causes the Failure of Young

At a meeting of creditors and manufacturers in Boston, Mr. Young said drafts from Canada were in excess of needs. Overdrawn accounts by Fr Bradley crippled the firm, with a pending patent suit adding to losses. Direct liabilities 103,600 dollars, contingent 186,000. Assets total 214,000.

Hoston Ata Ereditors Young Canada Fr. Bradley Bradley

Attempted Train Robbery Reported Near Herawa Ark

Two armed men attempted to board a northbound train on the Mountain road near Herawa Arkansas. They fired on the train crew and sheriffs are in pursuit of the robbers.

Herawa Ark Ron Mountain Road

Lord Bishop Harold Arrives in Baltimore From England

Right Rev. Anothy Wilson Harold Lord Bishop of Rochester, England, arrives in Baltimore aboard the steamer Slibernian from Liverpool. He is met at Locust Point by a committee of Protestant troops and locals welcoming him on his visit.

Baltimore Anothy Wilson Harold Rochester England Peeraty Ivorpool

Nation's Capital seeks removal of Santa Fe office

Citizens of Albuquerque press for removal of the Collector of Internal Revenue from Santa Fe to Allmajnergue. Folger refers the issue to a court for settlement. Commissioner of Internal Revenue may decide after public views. Also reports postmasters’ salaries rise and new two cent stamps issued ahead of postage rate cuts.

Santa Fe N. M Internal Revenue Office Albuquerque Ton Seth N. AL Collector of Internal Revenue N. Ab Allmajnergue Commissioner of Internal Revenue Folger Aruiy Ivy Court of Chums Decatur Brooklyn D. T Parker Pranksington D.F Tower City Lailey Idaho McLeansborough Lil Thorntown, Ltd Tipton Ind Spirit Lake Mayfield Bayou Sara Sault Ste. Marie Miich Wymore Neb Conneausville Saltsburg Hearne Tex Post Office Department Post-office Department

Three Negroes Hanged at Chatham Virginia

CHATNAM VA Sept 2 Sawney Younger Reuben King and Isaac Evans three enslaved men were hanged here yesterday for the murder of William F Sheppard last month. The execution was private with about fifteen witnesses. The incident followed reports of a prior violent crime and an ensuing pursuit including Danville and Knowford. Sheppant had reportedly given a load of goods to the neighbor and faced an attack that ended with his death. The narrative includes details of the incident and subsequent travel, with a focus on the local community reaction.

Hurrey Elliott Hosmer Teneyek Priddy Trosmer Teneyck Teneycek Ellett Trosiner Yeneyek Leneyek Cue Tnushcrgh Pittsburgh Empire McCune Chatnam Sawney Younger Reuben King Isaac Evans Willim F. Sheppant Iek Sylvinia Ciiehs Sheppura Parnell Loxpon Leeds Odosnell O' Donnell Bow Street Court Sullivan O'Donnell Parish Janes Bull London Carey Gerlania William Miederwall Dier- Inan Uamburg Bremen Luebek Empire Kriexer Vereine Rhine Niederwad Germania Niederwald Wis

Mountingden Car and Car Wheel Works Shut Down

The Mountingden Car and Car Wheel Works, run by Aliin Brothers, failed with creditors filing for $50,000 and liabilities possibly rising to $200,000. Four hundred unemployed, two months unpaid. efforts to resume Monday, many orders held by workers and community impact noted.

Mountingden Car and Car Wheel Works Hustinapos Thutingdon Car and Aliin Brothers Union Burk

Horrible Death Of A Fireman On Northern Pacific

A Fargo special reports a freight helper engine failure near Valley City five miles east of there caused a wreck on the Northern Pacific. Fireman Thomas Collins was crushed, freed after four hours, and died after arrival at Valley City. Engineer blamed. other crew escaped with minor injuries.

Minneapolis Minn Fargo Northern Pacific Valley City Cellish Hill Ani Thomas Collins

Robbers Loot 15000 From Wabash Express Car

Three masked men robbed an express car on the Wabash near Perm Indiana sending Loomis bound and gagged to the Peru station. The safe held about 15000 plus other valuables. No clues as to the culprits were found.

Fort Wayne Ind Pacific Express Company Eel River Wabash St. Louis & Pacific Perm Loomis Peru

Unprovoked Murder at Elk Restaurant in East Sainaw

On Sept 23 in East Sainaw Michigan at the Elk restaurant, John F. Sweeney owner of the St Julien restaurant fired on Jacob Hanser a Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad freight conductor, shooting him through the neck and causing fatal injuries. Sweeney, found intoxicated, was arrested and jailed shortly after.

East Saainaw Mich Elk John F. Sweeney St. Julien Jacob Hanser Flint Pere Marquette Sweeney

Unveiling the Statue of Germania and European Notes

Reports wird progress on Germania statue unveiling at Niederwald with 250000 attendees amid military and civil dignitaries. Other items note Parnell alive stirred by conspiracies, Port note on Bulgarian affairs, and Vienna royal diplomacy developments.

Late News Items From Across The Nation

Arct ic expedition of Professor M ordenskjold arrives at Gottenberg. Silliman Pasha, governor of East Souda, reported murdered by Arabs. Mingls State Protective Association cites Chicago as next meeting site. Jacobna & Wiener axigied at St. Louis. Assets estimated at 325000 with liabilities not stated. Colfax Davidson found guilty at Van Buren Ark. for murder. twelve-year sentence. Carroll arrested in New York for forgery. alleged $15000 misappropriation. Korean Embassy offered freedom of New York City by Mayor E dsen. Catholic Benevolent Thien of the United States reelected A M Keeley president at Providence. Wheeling chosen as next meeting site. Opelousas engineer William McNeely shot over wage dispute. Brackett Tex jury finds M ontary guilty. ninety-nine years. Nogales reports Mexican authorities refuse fever death counts. fever rising. Tennessee governor appoints ten delegates to Inter‑State Level Convention at Vicksburg Oct 2. Morehead asks states to urge grand State exhibit at New Orleans World’s Exposition. Exports show increases in provisions tallow and dairy products through Aug 31 1883. Exports of provisions and tallow for ten months end Aug 31 1883 higher than 1882. Nineteen last four months show poultry products up over last year.

Mordenskjold Gottenberg Silliman Pasha East Souda Mingls State Protective Association Chicago Jacobna & Wiener St. Louis van Buren Ark Colfax Davidson Arkansas Auid Willan Bord Nashville Birdie Patterson John DB. Carroll Maren Bureau New York Corean New York City Edsen Thien United States Vleetal A.M. Keeley Richond Providence Wheeling W. V Opelousas William McNeely McComb City Payng Lane Payne Cmise Brackett Tex Montary Quiga Nogates A.T Tennessee Vicksburg Mississippi Louisiana Missouri Kentucky Inois Genera Morehead New Orleans Press Association

Trampled Open and iiiled. Saarcacue, Col. Sept. 28

Thursday afternoon a buggy ride ended in tragedy as Captain Hawkins and two young girls were thrown by horses. Six year old Blanche Cor died instantly, the other girl escaped with minor injuries. Captain Hawkins was badly injured and is not expected to survive.

Adams Street Chicago Chicadd Chicago Tiger Rums David Vance Hood and Shields V.O. T. Comepany Union Bat John Murphy Join Chalafoix West Side Join Foley Saarcacue Col Captain Hawkins Tlanche Cor Cay Hawkins Wa

Hailey Fire Suspect Arrested in Insured Crime Ring

Mrs ELM Stosson, lodging-house keeper, is under arrest for the Hailey Idaho fire that caused 850000 in damage. She was burned out twice in Deadwood Dakota and heavily insured both times. Hailey property was insured as well. W A Seamands, an old miner, is held as an accomplice.

Hailey Idaho Elm. Stosson Deadwood Dakota W. A Seamands

Freight train wreck at Paint trestle near Ski Pensville

Yesterday a fourteen car freight train and two engines plunged through Paint trestle on the Pittsburgh & Western Railroad near Ski Pensville, killing a brakeman named McCo and seriously injuring three others. The accident occurred in Pennsylvania as reported by Foxburg special.

Puerseman Foxburg Skipensville Tittsburgh & Western McCo

Rival slain in ambush as Massey and Springs clash

In Corona C C September Tate Massy and Fred Springs of Yor were rivals. Massey returning from a girls house was ambushed by Springs. The murderer was arrested and confessed at once.

Corona Tate Massy Fred Springs Masse

Snowfall Hits Minnesota. Heavy Snow Delays Roads

Snow fell heavily across Minnesota with reports from St Paul and surrounding areas yesterday morning. The storm disrupted travel for hours while weather officials cautioned motorists. No serious injuries or further news reported as the cold spell persisted.

St. Paul Aline Minnesota Dakota

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