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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1895
Page
4
The London Spectator notes that many species use simple remedies and follow health rules, likening herbivores and Semitic tribes to humans in cleanliness and moderation. Climate change, migration, and diet shape health, with most animals showing few disorders yet susceptible to contagious disease.
The article notes apple trees were valued for both fruit and timber in German-influenced areas near Philadelphia. Training to straight tall trunks aided plowing and timber uses, notably for shoemakers’ lasts and saw handles. A Cayuga grower sold trunks to Disston & Sons in Philadelphia for $500 after trees crowded together diminished fruit yield.
A fragment notes Chicago houses two old relics John Brown's fort and Abraham Lincoln's cabin, stored in barns after failed relocation schemes tied to fairs, hoping speculators abandon sideshow moves. The piece also mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure with a bold $1000 reward claim and sales pitch.
An explosion and ensuing fire at the Gumry Hotel on Lawrence Street Denver destroyed the rear of the two story brick building. About forty two people were in the hotel at the time with around twenty five believed killed. Eighteen bodies recovered and eight identified include George Burt Denver conductor Pred Hubbard Lisbon Town F J McCloskey Longmont CO WH Richards elevator boy Robert C Greber and Mrs R O Greber. Seventeen year old Elmer Pierce blamed for the blast after cooling water in boiler triggered the explosion. Firefighters battled flames amid collapsing walls electric wires and heavy debris,救援 efforts slow and grim as cries echoed from the ruins.
A mob abducted Sam Lewis from jail in June at 3 a.m. tied him to a telegraph pole before the courthouse and shot him. The event followed earlier killings including Jailur Kaysey and ex Tax Collector John Highsmith and his nephew John Davis. Vet McGregor also died in the struggle. Nine men are said to have fallen to Lewis’s actions. reports claim he may be Florida’s first white lynching.
William Strong former Pennsylvania judge and U S Supreme Court justice died at Lake Minnewaska after paralytic stroke. Born May 6 1804 in Somers Connecticut he served in the U S House of Representatives and on the Electoral Commission. His burial will be in Reading Pennsylvania.
Firefighters battled a blaze at the corner of Bixty third and Wallace streets Englewood Chicago destroying the Holmes Castle building. Early officials call the fire incendiary with three explosions near the start. Loss estimated at under 15000 with stock damage near 10000 and possible evidence tied to Holmes murders.
The Logic Culter crossed the Atlantic in twenty two days ten minutes and seven seconds arriving at the Port of New York. The Valkyrie I Lord Dunravens challenger for the America’s Cup reached port in good order with minor paint wear and no major damage after leaving Gourock on July 27 and passing Sandy Hook August 15.
Multiple disasters and political moves unfold worldwide. An explosion at Tools artillery barracks in Russia killed hundreds and sparked mass arrests tied to Nihilist activity. A German steamship Concordia capsized near Falkenstein with nineteen dead, including eight from one family. In Minnesota a threshing machine boiler exploded, killing Joseph Cartier and his son, with three others injured. China outlines a major army navy reorganization adopting the German system. US signal corps achieves 120 mile heliograph communication between Pike’s Peak and Denver. Ex-State Treasurer W W Taylor of South Dakota is sentenced to five years for embezzlement.
North Carolina native Matthew W. Ransom is no longer minister from the United States to Stexton. The vacancy followed a decision by the United States Comptroller General and Acting Attorney General ruling Ransom’s tenure invalid as contrary to the Constitution, with action supported by the Treasury Auditor for the State Department and Thomas Holcomb.
The action rests on Section 2 Article VI barring a Senator from accepting civil office during his term. Ransom, nominated by Cleveland and confirmed, held the Mexican mission salary at 26000 a year while still a Senator. He fell ill, took leave, and could be appointed again only after March 4 when his Senate term expired. Cleveland was expected to reappoint him once officially informed.
Nearly 590 German army veterans living in Western cities departed Hoboken New Jersey to sail for Hamburg. They will honor fallen comrades and present an address to Prince Bismarck at Friedribarub while visits to Berlin and Leipzig are planned. A thousand veterans will represent the United States at ceremonies near Colombey Neuilly and Noisseville, with wreaths laid at graves of German and French soldiers. Bands, regimental deputations, hymns, and artillery salutes accompanied the observance. The Thirteenth Regiment memorial at Metz was unveiled.
In Owsley County Kentucky neighbors Eliph Bagiley and James Stampare engaged in a rifle duel on the Boonville to Beattyville road after a winter quarrel over saw logs. Bagley’s side fired first injuring Stampar, Brampare returned fire and fell after his rifle magazine emptied, with Bagley also struck in the thigh and heart.
At Evansville Tod, George Browning was shot by his wife and died, she killed herself in jealousy. In Merominee Mich John Mauch killed his young wife then tried to shoot himself. In Allentown Penn German watchman John Phillips wounded his wife and cut his throat. In Grand Haven Mich George Chosgpto found guilty of murdering his grandmother Mia Lov i Pierce in a claimed self defense.
In Isle of Wight Bay Ocean City Maryland a small party boat overloaded with nine people capsized during a bay trip. Six members of the Storrs family and friends died including William F Storrs and Laura Storrs of Philadelphia and Del owners. Rescue efforts saved Ida Hudson and William Hall with most others perishing. Five bodies recovered, four remained missing.
After a lengthy inquiry American Express officials New York Central and Hudson River Railroad authorities Dutchess County New York and Mattenwan Asylum officials say they solved the escape of Train Robber Oliver Curtis Perry and convicts McQuire Quigley Diets and Convek from the asylum in April. Alleged accomplice Mira Amelia E Boswell of Troy a city missionary and William A Hopkins of Low Point Dutchess County a former Mattenwan attendant are named. Hopkins is jailed on a warrant charging aiding and abetting a felony. Chief Detective Humphray cites letters implicating Boswell and Hopkins. Mrs Haswell is said to have aided Perry in past. Hopkins claims the convicts did not make keys from spoons.
A heavy blast set off 150 kegs of powder at a dep cut near McGee s Mills in Clearfeld County Penn. Men returned to work after the blast and five were found dead while five lay unconscious. Gas from the blast filled an old coal mine area causing deaths and injuries. The jury acquitted the contractor.
A Democratic gathering in Washington aimed at forming a party organization to support free silver. About 77 delegates from 19 states attended as Senator Jones of Arkansas chaired and Mr. Heinrichson of Illinois served as secretary. A subcommittee of seven was named to draft an address and plan for a national organization.
Louisville prepares for a major Grand Army of the Republic encampment with 200000 visitors. Citizens’ Committee funds reach 60000 dollars, and 50 public schools will host guests. Entries from Confederate and Union veterans include Rousseau’s brigade remnants and Longstreet’s men as well as Georgia wearers of the gray.
A deputy sheriff accompanied two committed insane men from Reeviving Hospital toward Ukiah. One man claimed to be King of England and warned the deputy of the other patient, a man who thought his head was an eight day clock. The King and the clock locked arms as they left, while the deputy rode to Ukiah, planning to place them in the asylum.
The New York Tribune notes Palmer's Theatre hosts a novel baseball by electricity show. Small figures move on a wheel like field with a catcher at the plate and an automatic umpire. Electric lamps and ground flashes indicate ball, strike, hits, outs, and baserunning. trapdoors simulate runs and outs with green flashes for fouls.
A French actress Mile. Augustine Brohan shows mercy to a fly at table by asking her maid to release it outdoors. The maid keeps the fly, fearing rain could cause it to catch cold, revealing a clash between kindness and practical risk. London clubs hold vast real estate and scrip assets, Carlton spends 40000 dollars on consols, and Utah values at about 24.7 million.
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