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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1886

Page

2

Trade Dollar Plan Faces Senate Vote And Economic Debate

Report outlines possible 7 cent approval for a dollar coin reform, with Senate alignment expected. The piece also recalls Levi D. Jarrard’s prison death after long illness and notes his political rise, fall, and public roles in New Brunswick. Jeff Davis’s Montgomery visit and lingering Southern reverence are contrasted with Rutgers College unrest and faculty resignations at the State Agricultural School.

Levi D. Jarrard Méwis politi_ capitairs House of Assembly Senate New Biswick Gates Rutgers College Hasbrouck Heehronck

Grave of General Grant Marked by Crowds and Flowers

A large crowd gathered at Grant’s grave after a commemorative event. Sentry duty continued as visitors paid respects before the coffin guarded by the tomb's grating. The tomb floor teemed with blossoms as the Park Commission supplied flowers and Mrs. Grant visited weekly, bringing hydrangeas and other blooms.

General Grant The Park Commission

United States Marshal Sworn in by Federal Judge

Gordon was sworn in as United States Marshal by Judge Nixon. He posted a bond of $20,600, but the bondsmen’s names were withheld for a week at his request. Gordon immediately began his duties.

United States Gordon Nixon Federal Court Carrars Capt. Coleman Weymouth Athletic City N.Y Dr. King Coleman Frea Tits Sandard S.A. French Lirain Cameron Fus ‘Nittre Dederof Columbus A. B. Reed West Liberty

Petrified Mercer Co kins Found in Philadelphia Burying Ground

A heavy coffin could not be lifted from the Mercer family grave in Philadelphia. The corpse of Thomas Mercer, died August 10 1848 at 62, preserved remarkably, was reinterred at West Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Thirteenth and Lombard Streets Philadelphia Mercer Thomas Graham Thomas Mercer Graham West Laurel Hill Cemetery

Verdict Awarded To New Brunswick Firm In Railroad Fire Case

A federal court verdict on Saturday awarded Janeway & Co of New Brunswick damages of 179806.89 against the Pennsylvania Railroad for a fire sparked by a February 7 1885 accident that destroyed their adjacent property and business.

Janeway & Co New Brunswick Pennsylvania Railroad

Massive Mount Alton oil camp fire collapse traps workers

In Mount Alton a two story frame oil camp housing Erie Railroad workers collapsed after support posts failed at 1 am. Twenty four escaped. six perished amid charred remains. Injured workers listed. loot found on victims. Nearby Kansas City and New Brunswick dispatches report wrecks and police actions.

Burapororo Mount Alton Tmous Kinsta Erie Railroad Stad

Maniac Mother's Brutal Family Massacre in Harmony Village

In Harmony between Keyport and Port Monmouth New Jersey a mother Mrs Jane Monroe Smith attacked her four children with an axe after swallowing poison and set upon Edna 4 Rufus 13 and Bessie 11 with fatal blows. The 18 year old daughter and infant survived as doctors raced to save the family. Coroner notes the mother committed to asylum while the father and community confront shock and grief.

Harmony Keyport Port Monmouth J. “Monroe Smith Ednas Edna Rufus Bessie Glihee Tan Colired Worn Chiklygn Sith Red Bank Kerrort N. J Farner Smith Scivag Smith Sid State Ahm Agnew Philadelphia Alicia Mr. Smith Mra Janes Monroe Smith Morris Plains Bjane Benviprre James Titue Metodist Collegiate Institute Hackettstown Belvidere Cooke McClellan Tie Tillie Smith Titus William Meade Simons Synivo Youngblood Pitus hhreattheatkins—Kenngs Esha Brivipere Tinny

Tragedy interrupts family as son in critical condition

A mother severely injures her son Rutas whose skull is fractured leaving him in critical condition and at high risk of death. The incident revolves around alleged domestic violence and urgent medical response. Police investigation is ongoing for motive and responsibility.

Rutas Oss

Snowstorm Hits Salem Dakota With Fresh Snowfall

A special despatch from Salem Dakota reports a heavy rain Friday turning to snow. A blizzard persisted all day leaving two to three inches on the ground with no sign of quick relief.

Carcano Salem Dakota

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