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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1875
Page
3
The item notes a new store opening by Mr. de Hechedlyn at the Broney and Flynn streets area, with mention of a residence nearby and a cordial reception. It also references illness and sickness affecting residents, and indicates a finishing touches on a building project. Local officials and community figures appear alongside brief town notes.
Reports from OAL Eston detail sworn statements about a fire aboard a vessel near Waco. Investigators cite oil and fuel evidence, noting crew actions and missing lifeboats while divers search the wreck. Local authorities promise further updates as testimony is compiled.
Reports detail US troops under Major Albsander and Col. Christo-Val assembling amid border tensions with Mexican forces as 400 Mexicans are killed in engagements. McNally commands state troops, while US forces are instructed not to invade Mexico. In a separate item Magners D. G. notes the Vice President’s sudden death at 7:80 PM after a morning illness. A parish judge in Terrebonne, Sherburne, was acquitted of a charges related to a shooting in Napoleonville.
A residence and tar stand on Public Square and Pishon Alley with a tor front on Bull Alley extending ninety eight feet. Additions to other structures include several orange trees. Interested parties may apply to I Lefrape or H Walls Esq at artes La 43m, Dent al oric E A PMS Led y. A listing for a dentist with Lake Charles views is noted with local contact details at the Stan Hotel Joe Mgnt 4, 1873.
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