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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1897

Page

4

Tramp Attacks Woman Near Mannheim as Farmers Kill Suspect

A beer barrel of details describes a woman assault near Mannheim Cook County. A mob of about forty farmers pursued and killed the unknown tramp after he tied and gagged Mrs Beinska. The case remains unsolved and the coroner was notified. The incident occurred near the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad west of Turner Park.

Mannheim Cook County Chicago Carl Soinska Orat Turner Park Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul

Albany Kidnap Case Ends With Rescue and Mob Tension

Five year old John Conway was returned to his Albany parents after private detectives and Argus reporters traced his abductors. Uncle Joseph Mardy and accomplice H G Blake were arrested. Hardy fled but was captured in Schenectady. A large angry mob surrounded the wagon as Blake was taken to police.

John Conway Albany The Argus Jospy Hardy H. G. Blake Karner Lynch Im Thacher Blake Wolver Aton

Royal visit to Carlisle Pier by Duke and Duchess of York

Kingstown Township welcomed the Victoria and Albert on arrival at Carlisle Pier. An address urged a royal residence in Ireland, while the Duke and Duchess expressed hopes for better negotiation with the people and Ireland’s beauty. Crowds cheered as bands played the national anthem.

Kingstown Victoria and Albert Ireland Duke of York Wenory Carlisle Pier Yannon

Royal visit to Dublin amid pageantry and pomp

The royal pair arrived in Dublin to an ovation with decorated streets and a military procession. The Duke and Duchess of York met Earl and Countess Cadogan at Dublin Castle and attended events including Ballbridge Horse Show Trinity College and a Phoenix Park review before the Duke is installed as a Knight of the Order of St Patrick.

Dublin Reland Earl of Cadogan Ireland Countess Cadogan Phonix Duke and Duchess of York Ballsbridge Prince of Wales Trinity College Phoenix Park Duke of York Order of St, Patrick

Steinway & Sons Sold to English Investors in Major Deal

An Enish Syndiate buys Steinway & Sons plant in a record England cash transaction worth more than 86 400 000. The reorganized firm will be Steinway & Song Limited with capital 26 250 000 in 76 000 five percent preference shares of 50 each and 100 000 ordinary shares of 25 each. The Steinway family founded the piano house in 1838 in New York, with Steinway Hall opening in 1866 and Brethway north of Astoria developing factories in 1877.

Enish Syndiate Orm Steinway & Sons England Sopecra Steinway & Song, Limited House of Steinway & Sons Henry Steinway Leeson Brunswick Germany Varick Street Songnf Charles William Heary Steinway Hall Fourteenth Street Brethway Astoria

Nomination of L M Shaw Drives Iowa Republican Platform

Cedar Rapids nominates L M Shaw of Crawford County as standard bearer in coming campaign. Committee on Resolutions report adopted without dissent. The financial plank reaffirms principle and pledges a decisive November victory for protection and honest money. The platform notes satisfaction with last year's campaign and praises William McKinley’s election.

Cedar Rapids L. M. Shaw Crawford County Iowa William McKiplay

Tragic Niagara Voyage Claims Three Men

A small boat carrying Frank Weber of Buffalo Warren Bush of Chicago and Charles Glaser of Chicago was swept toward Horseshoe Falls on Niagara River Sunday afternoon. The craft capsized during swift rapids as onlookers watched in horror. A boat oar was found and search efforts followed, with identities confirmed as the three men who had been camping along the river.

Nianana Faxxs N. Y Spoalal Niagara Horseshoe Falls Ketula Prospect Park Finay Frank Weber Buffalo Warren Bush Chileno United States Express Company Charles Glasner Chicago Niagara River la Salle W. J. Halliday Outro Tilley Bradley Gidvon Hicks Henry Schiller Belnor Ralph L. Luetgart Fall River Lowell Mancheater New England W. K. Vanderbilt Talip Long Taland Tnc Nathaniel R. Mills New York City Columbus Avenue Davia Butte Montana Woodstock Lawrence W. FL. Thompson Terre Haute Ind McRaw Davenport Pines John Rasp John Hamm William Wolff Paul A. Wolff Joseph Perry Fitesbury Mayy Estelle G. Stratton Harvey B. Berry Memphis Tommessee Hell

General sympathy poured in after death of John P Lovell

The death at Cottage City Massachusetts of John P Lovell founder and president of the John P Lovell Army Company of Boston drew widespread sympathy. Messages came to Colonel Benjamin B Lovell treasurer of the Lowell Arms Company from business leaders across the nation and even England reflecting half a century of honest dealing and intense business activity associated with the Lovell name.

Cottage City Masa John P. Lovell John P England Whem Lovell Colonel Lovell

Tragic Toronto Float Disaster Kills Children Attains Two Dozens Injured

A rough timber float carried twenty one children from the mainland to a breakwater at Cherry street Toronto. The raft capsized mid channel and three bodies are named Albert Delscoll Gertie Harvey and Jack Bethel with two more unconfirmed. A Nassau Electric Railroad trolley dash injured forty and killed two horses with William Grupp among the injured.

Cherry Street Toronto Canada Elgt Thireen Albert Delscoll Gertie Harvey Jack” Bethel Conty Nassau Electric Railroad Maney William Grupp Brookly

Chulalongkorn Not Coming Over. Mob Lynching in Williamsburg

The article notes Chulalongkorn I will not visit the United States and will sail home after continental visits. A white farmer, Caney Sullivan, was hanged by a mob in Williamsburg Kentucky after a twenty year sentence for assaulting his sister-in-law. Kansas reports bank deposits up by 215 million since January 1.

Chulalongkorn Kiam Chulalongkorn I United States Ils Moajesty Marsedllies Praver State Bank Commission of Kansas

Afridi Uprising Expands Along Afghan Frontier

Dispatches report Afridi attacks near Fort Maude disrupt British lines as Fort Jowangera falls. Paroshinar presses amid two English ladies sheltered with the garrison. British force mobilizes 82 000 for frontier operations while Turkish sultan seen as influencing the revolt.

Khyber Pass Jamrad Fort Munde

President McKinley Attends Buffalo Encampment Opening

President McKinley receives a rousing welcome at the opening day of the A B A encampment in Buffalo New York with 200 000 visitors. He helps Mrs McKinley from the carriage and delivers a brief speech at the Niagara Motel before a banquet at the Ellicott Club.

McKinles Augustus F Chou GAL RL Niagara Columbia Post Chicago Ellicott Club Dinek Algor Pingroo Bisse Ireland

New Jersey Floods Leave Towns Under Water

A extreme cloudburst swamped central and northern New Jersey flooding Newark Linden Paterson Trenton New Brunswick Elizabeth Rahway Woodbridge and more. Homes were damaged trees uprooted tracks washed away and crops ruined with few deaths reported in this historic disaster.

New Jersey Newark Linden Paterson Trenton New Brunswick Elzabeth Rahway Woodbridge Warren Sussox Hunterdon Somerset Bergen Middlesex Morris

Congressappropriations and policy notes from winter sessions

The two sessions last winter appropriated 8,525,000. An exploratory party will be sent to Alaska next year. Britain Germany and France led in trade with the United States. A W Faber was fined 30,000 for devaluing imported pencils. Sherman made no reply to Japan on the Hawaii annexation note. President McKinley congratulated Uruguay’s president on a failed assassination attempt.

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Record of the League Clubs and Miscellaneous News

League standings show Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago and other clubs with varying records. The item also covers a coast of incidents including a fatal boiler explosion in Illinois, a murder trial in Chicago, a suicide attempt in Brooklyn, floods in New York City, and a range of legal and political notes across several states.

Wheat prices surge on New York Produce Exchange

West crop reports and profit taking caused September Wheat to spike on the New York Produce Exchange with a high around 1.06 and a close near 1.64, while cash wheat jumped to about 1.14. Traders cited West crop damage rumors as overblown and expected continued foreign demand to lift prices.

New York New York Produce Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Sinneopolia

Shortage of Wheat and Rye in Europe Sends Up Pricca

Agricultural Department reports through agents abroad show shortages in rye and wheat in parts of Europe, with India limited exports and rising prices in Vienna. France faces a smaller crop while Belgium rye lags, and Denmark Russia and Argentina show mixed signals on crop quality and yields. Wheat bulls in Kansas urge farmers to hold for higher prices, suggesting a potential rise to 1.50 at harvest.

Europe Ccwege Judd Wasutsaton D. C Agricultural Department Hyde Dppartment United States India France Germany Rusela Vienna Belgium Copenhagen Denmark Roumanta Fa London Bombay Punjab Australia Vatent Mall Argentina Neauthur Ag Tovera Kan Kansas

John I Blair Reaches Ninety Five in Balltown New Jersey

The Hon. John I Blair of Balltown New Jersey on Sunday reached the age of ninety five. No public demonstration occurred due to the age related health issues of the venerable philanthropist.

John I. Blair New Jerany Balltown N. J Philan

Tenderness and masculinity in public life and wit

A mosaic of scattered jests and essays on tenderness versus effeminacy among men in clergy and professions. It cites Edwin Forrest and a quip about a poor artist, then muses on gendered notions, respectability, and the front ranks in battle with the world.

Edwin Forrest Forrest Spartacus Yorrest Clark Argonaut California

Odd Methods of Venezuelan Cowboys

A crude description details a Venezuelan cowboy catching a bull or cow by riding beside it and twisting its tail to topple it. The fall pins the animal to the ground, allowing the rider to dismount and pin the head while a companion ties its legs.

Venezuela Ribh Horne Bovine

Hat of Daniel O Connell Shown at County Kildare Meeting

The hat displayed by the County Kildare Archaeological Society carried Daniel O Connell’s own handwritten name inside. The wide hat measured eight inches across the interior width and ten inches along the length. The chairman wore the hat, which covered his head to his chin.

Daniel O'Connell The County Kildare

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