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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1888

Page

4

Rescued From Five Foot Well After Eight Days of Hope

John Anderson of Johnstown Nebraska was trapped ten days ago when a well wall caved in. After eight days of labor by about two hundred neighbors, a rescue was completed using a wooden framework and a soap lined box. Anderson guided the effort from within and described feeding on small sips of water, a rag soaked with moisture, and a piece of bread before being pulled free at daylight.

John Anderson Johnstown Neb Anderson Henry Aisus Anderso Ifn Blue Grass Palowo River Washington Territory Assay McDonough Minnesota St. Paul Congress Hugh Harrison Minneapolis York J Frre Charles Jansen Los Angeles Cal Omaha Nebraska Yutan William Prosser John Prosser John William Morgan Maynard Bylmont County Ohio Joan Moore Detroit Papbaer Soes BrutTy Suklurk L Elmer Wahaton Dakota Moltoerbell Porwerod Sheri Siiler-wie Bois de Sioux Rayer Cansry Kansas Lenvénworth Kurstian Ferndale Standing Rock Agency Norfolk John F. Evan Peter Mclean McLean Witlian St Cam Bob Ashley Alton Missouri Point Juiey St. Clair St Clai Ashley Sesaton Patson Michigan Stas Emprion Willt4y Germany Stockholm Sweden Kunz Oscar Gustaf Bandaisan Filt Eaznestrom Yokatinin Japan Potwlarn Waltagt Oscar Mando Ville Tuliamore Parla Franca Vaudeville Boston Massachusetts Lassompton River Canada Russia Kief Tongan China Bowweun Amuack

Notable Figures and Odd Descriptions From a Turbulent Era

A collage of brief biographical snippets and quirks notes figures from politics science and society. Mentions include Ex-Queen Isanecca of Spain Ex-Garrison Benny of New Hampshire and Calvin 5 Bnicg Democratic chairman as well as Robert Koch the cholera discoverer and Emory College head Warren A Candler.

Conor Riss Sa Reat Fisiarman Geniral Harrison Ptature Isanecca Spain Anya Dickinson Fraxx Jones Rose Evizanera Cheverano Europe Tom Parson Michigan Hiram Sibley Rochester N. C Garrison Benny New Hampshire Calvin Bnicg Democratic National Executive Committee Tite Warren A. Candler Emory College Cann Scnunz Berlin Preston HW. Lustig Kentucky Montana Helena China Evita Keeny New York Sut Monenu Mackensiry Boron Robert Koch Koch Guhelmer Daty Hageroy Walo Hampton Charleston Thaile Randall Isi Congress Howe of Representatives

Disastrous hailstorm and various global events unfold

A severe hailstorm devastates South Richford East Borkshire and Montgomery causing crop destruction. A New York printer’s shop collapse kills Maria Bagnell and injuries several others. Other items include Senate courtesy to ex speakers, deaths and suicides, and notable political and international notes.

Easterna Middle States Richford East Borkshire Montgomery Varmons Hall Gardenrills New York Maria Bagnell Senate Banks Massachusetts Grow Pennsylvania Winthrop Miaine Maine Hapital Keifer Nto Conoven James Stevenson United States Geological Survey New York City Chantes McCrown Concord N. IL GovErnon Himlings Chiara Clena- Fale New Pare A. J KeSves United States Navy Oswego N. Y

Mineral Resources of the United States 1887 total value rise

Dr Davyld T Day reports to the US Geological Survey the 1887 mineral product totals 39,056,345 dollars, with coal and copper gains driving extensive expansion. The report notes higher metallurgical ore output, strong coal production, and a broad rise in metal prices, signaling four years of mining prosperity despite railroad construction declines.

Davyld T. Day United States Geological Survey Funn Tity Ixvé Pennsylvania ST ST Serinia MeTesso St Borax California Nevada

United States Lending Fairs Schedule by State and City

The American agricultural bureau lists prominent lending fairs across the United States for fall. Dates, cities, and states include New York Albany Sept 4 14 Sacramento Sept 3 13 Des Moines Aug 30 Sep 7 Topeka Sept 17 22 Lexington Aug 6 Sep 1 Sept 18 21 Louisville Sept 7 10 Springfield Boston Worcester New York North Carolina Ontario Oregon Rhode Island South Carolina Columbia Tennessee Burlington Vermont Richmond Wisconsin Madison Wyoming Sept 25 21.

Aum. Institute New York Arkansas Pino Blu ByTalow York California Bacramento Colomnila Turbio Mleridem Dakota Eeres Haron Dele & Mu Peninsula Morte Wilmington Delaware Trover Georgia Macon Winoee Ilno Fat Chicago Indiana Indianapolis Iowa Des Moines Kansas Topeka Kentucky Lexington Louisqua Shreveport Maryland Hiperstown Lewiston Mass Bay State Springfield Ane Hoston England Mass Worcester Hamo Grange Tilton New Jervy North Caine Ohiogent Heeling Wisconsin Madison Awascous

World News Roundup of Global Events and Fresh Figures

A chaotic mosaic of notes reports epidemics in Chicago and Hog Bong China. wheat shipments from Buenos Ayres to Scotland. diamond hunts in Australia. coffee world consumption at 950000 tons. Egypt’s oil drilling yields no oil. Delaware sets record peach crop. New York City real estate surges. Florida cotton crop forecast. imperial entertainments cost $100000 for a czar visit. counterfeit seizures in Pittsburg totaling $15000. cattle shipments from Sandwich Islands. Montana drought hits currant crops. San Francisco school funding at 297000. long English tunnels including Severn. New York water use spikes by 16000000 gallons. vast clay deposit near Carrollton. Argentine officials invest heavily in American yearlings. numerous post offices named Cleveland and Thurman. stamp envelopes rise to 434020000 in a year.

Delawane Les New-Yorn City Florida Auatria Russia Sasha Miller Jacksonville Sandwich Islands United Montana San Francisco England Severn New York City Atlas Carrollton Argentine Republic Cleveland Mx ‘Thurman Harrison Oicht Morton Unitus States Envelopa Agency Hartford Conn

Corn Dominates Wheat in Crop Prospects This Year

The New York press notes corn per bushel value far exceeds wheat with corn yields pegged near 2,000,000,000 bushels worth about 1.06 billion dollars versus wheat about 378 million. Acreage planted rises, area harvested forecast to top 75 million acres, with potential total yields near 2.6 billion bushels, boosting farm output and rail commerce this year.

Sayan New York Cincinnati South Jan OF Agriculture Pawel Talib Kansas Nebraska Minnesota Wae Middle States New Englert Iss

Baseball Roster Gossip and Oddities From the Nation’s Tracks

A collage of baseball notes from Detroit to Pittsburg and Cincinnati touches on players like Yitenen Stacey and Bunbock, rain losses at Pittsburg, and Buckly’s strong fielding. It mentions juvenile spectators in Buffalo, a Tokyo club under HH Huranta, and a Texas game where a stolen-base attempt ended with a player trapped in an old well.

Axsey Comiskey Detroit Yitenen Stacey Pittsburg Wisoxa Mich Bunbock Brooklyn Pircnen Gutone Washungton Latria Nivuot Cincinnati Lowkvite Kelly Collins Louisville Avrimre McQuane Bloff Athletics Association Ting Lumsey Kully Clarkson Nash Boston Clute New York Washington Chicago Buffalo N. Y Chapman Tom Elrigem MTS Tokio Japan Huranta Spalding Doescher Thad Carpenters McKeon Dolby Texas W.ts

Senate and House Debates Edge on Public Building Plans

The session records Senate action on a resolution for floor privileges to ex speakers of the House. Mr. Cameron and Mr. Hiscock introduced several bills including a public building at Allentown and a pension measure for those serving between 1861 and 1865. House proceedings show limited action with unanimous consent governing a light day and bills on land courts and Oklahoma, while ongoing debates touch Army and Navy appropriations and naval affairs.

Senate House of Representatives Cameron Allentown Pen Hiscock United States House New York Mississippi River Newborne WN. C United Peorins Dudson Territory Yankton and Missouri River Railway Company Yankton Reservation Dakota Winona Sfiin Nantucket Island Mass Army Wintervilet Arsenal Liz Day Baulsbury Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tha Houe United States Land Court New Mexico Colo Tado Whch Fortress Monror Mr. Dockery Missouri Oklahoma Mera Ennentrout Eters Ant Blount Sir. Rogers Payson Voorhees Washington Territory Henry Knox Thomaston Mary Tagthar Washington Fredericksburg American Historical Association Houw Committee On Manufactures Nowden Penn New Metco Cochitz Inter State Commerce Corns Taittes Askal Carlisle McMillin Vounessen Omal House Committee On Naval Affairs City of Governor's-Island Far Island

Disease outbreak and notable incidents across regions

A bowel disease devastates farmers in southern Ohio while reports note warnings and fatalities. International items include the death of actor Bartley Campbell in Middletown and a series of violent crimes in Minnesota, Kentucky, Quebec, and Nebraska. Other items mentionSheridan’s health, a Gaffney inheritance case, a Lapidary murder, and political notes from West Virginia and Florida.

Fishermen's Revenge on Surface Sharks in New York Bay

In lower New York Bay weak season sharks attack lines used for sea trout and other fish. Fishermen in Gravesend Bay spoil hooks with small sharks entangled in nets, sometimes killing them by prying up their fins. Dogfish are dreaded, and crews attach a block of wood to their tails to keep them afloat.

New York Bay Gravesend Bay

Moorish Kuakeoo Grain Dish and Petroleum Experiments

A reader notes Moorish dietary use of kuakeoo a sun dried wheat pellet steamed with onions and meat, garnishing every stew. Also reports Russia oil refining adding ronp to produce hard non smok ing fuel with heat and a black residuum.

Sayn Drentiser Boston Russia Kauffmann Scientific American

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