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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1888

Page

4

Turmoil in Morocco and Shipwreck Tragedies Reported

Dispatches describe a brutal crackdown in Morocco under Emperor Muley Hassan after the ambush of Prince Muley. Reports from Madrid claim massacres and slave seizures, with tribes hostile to the empire. Separately, the Norwegian steamer Brataberg wrecked near Matane, fifteen drowned as crew struggled to reach shore.

Morocco Muley Hassan Prince Muley Madrid Orribie Aidela Revets du Marac Tangiers Brataberg Fellier Matano St. Lawrence Sydney Montreal Neilson

Double Tragedy in Ridgefield Aged Son Killed by Father

Dr Archibald G Paddock a wealthy Ridgefield dentist shot his eighteen year old son during a target practice on his premises. Miscommunication over signals led to the fatal shot. Grief-stricken, the father turned the musket on himself and killed himself.

Connecticut Rila Hin Ridgefield Conn Archibald G. Paddock New York City

Prominent Figures and Oddities From World Notes

A collage of brief items mentions Enronia worth 6 million, Taz Pops with rheumatism, German titled Wer, Monaco fisherman Panog Aupzer, Whitman in Maine, and China’s emperor into astronomy. It notes King of Portugal, Pacific railroad magnate Croeger, President Cleveland’s busy letters, and a Welsh castle sale after robbery. Also covers Vanderbilts, Belgian king’s looks, Baron Revier, and Twain’s movie project.

Parnell Esperor-Wirturaw Il-Bea Mae Portugal Cuantis Croeger Pacific Railroad Cleveland Curtis Wweats White House Patr Wales Ia Fair Mars Cornelius Vanderbil Newport Baron Revier E Hoops Benatorn Crace Rhote Island Mark Twain Joan Bright Jonea Arkansas Genenal Bou LaNnceEr Rev. L. L. Langastroth Kimo Ja-Jas Opobo Bart England West Indies St. Vincent Cape News

Ebbing World News Recaps Drowning and Disasters

A rapid digest notes drownings in Canada and New York waters, a fatal mill fire in Darby Pennsylvania, a stolen $10000 bank package, a deadly artillery accident in Seagirt New Jersey, and multiple fires and accidents across the United States and abroad. It also lists political conventions and high level appointments in the era.

President urges expanded powers over Canada trade and canals

President Cleveland asks Congress to authorize suspending bond transmissions with Canada and to pursue a retaliatory policy if needed. He notes unfair treatment of American fishermen and canal towage tolls, urging equal advantages for American ships on Canadian canals. Only eighty of 660 convicts at Eastern Penitentiary were who brought there.

Senate United States Great Britain British North America Cleveland Congress Canada Ada Dominion of Canada Eastern Penitentiary Pennsylvania

Sinking of City of Chester After Oceanic Collision Near San Francisco

A Pacific coast disaster describes the steamer City of Chester sinking two miles from the Golden Gate after colliding with the Oceanic in fog. Many passengers were lost, especially steerage and cabin travelers, as lifeboats were scarce and rescue efforts by Oceanic crews and tugs followed.

Pacific Coast Bay of San Francisco Golden Gate City of Chester Eureka California Chester Wallace Oceanic Oceanie Hong Kong Yokohama Japan Roel der. F City of Avas Beichman John Rasch & Sons Oregon Steamship Company N and Oregon

Naval report fills thirty thousand pages for Roach cruiser plans

The Secretary of the Navy has transmitted to the Senate the information requested by Senator Chandler on Roach cruisers and related plans. About 30 000 pages of manuscript stacked six feet high, compiled by fourteen men over seven months, will become the largest document ever sent to Congress from an executive department.

Secretary of the Navy Senate Chandler Roach Congress Executive Department

Various World Notes and Anecdotes From a Turbulent Era

A collage of scattered items reports famine in Turkey and unrest in Zululand, naturalizations in Chicago, Ireland’s crops, corn and cana production in Maine, an oyster bell in New Haven harbor, olive oil soda plans in National City, and a predicted European wheat shortfall. New York naturalization figures, crime, and political intrigues mingle with industrial forecasts, bonds, shipping, and canal projects.

Turkey Drutzuty Currandarad N. J Uber Moscow Miss New York Arizona Parla Zululand Chicago Ireland Galatz Roumania Maine New Haven Conn National City Cal Denmark England Europe Ture Greenway Manitoba Canada Georgia Marble Company Pickens County Gambetta Emrenon William Potadam King Oscar Sweden Wabash Ind Wabash and Erie Canal Mexico Virginia Tokvale Boston Capltursts Wheeler Gay Wheelser Savuu Homa Missionary Board Stanting Ioele Dominiganerd Wal

Multiple Fatalities and Scandals Reported in Wide Range of Events

A chaotic mishmash reports two tramps fatally injured on a freight wreck in Devon Pennsylvania, W L Bcorr of Erie declines renomination due to ill health, and various global incidents include a Connecticut death on tracks, a Philadelphia politician's suicide, an embezzlement at Waldron Bank in Millsdale Michigan, a lynching in Arkansas, and extensive U.S. land and pension notes. Also covered are fires in Steinwarde Germany, a party sailing capsize near Hyannis Massachusetts, Republican convention in Saratoga, and international events from China to France Spain borders and awards for Canadian justice officials.

Devon Penn Congressuan W. L Bcorr Erie Awanose Nutten Darion Conn Jack” McCullough Philaphia Charles W. Walpron Waldron Hank Millsdale Mich John Graves Brownstown Ark Secretary of the ‘Interior Congress A-Marine-Hospital Bur Cantontour Norfolk William Henry Milner Columbus Oho Fata Dobn Miller Preeque Tele County Caribecnera Mugglora Bidasson France Spain J. 8. D. Thompson St.Michael and St. George Fishery Commission Sir John Sparrow David Thompson

Fatal boiler explosion claims fourteen lives in Wisconsin

A boiler room fire at George Whiting's paper mill on the island between Appleton and Menasha Wisconsin sparked a catastrophic explosion. Ten tons of debris blasted into a crowd, killing fourteen people and injuring many as workers and spectators rushed to aid victims.

PB. Skeexx Kentucky Grayson George D. Ramstort Cheyenne Herman~ Berghof Brewing Company Fort Wayne Ind West Virginia Charlestown Nathan Golf, Jr Waile Rappahannock River Carter's Wharf Bersawin Burrenworrmt Springfield Cincinnati Massillon Ohio Missouri Jefferson City Davil R Francis St. Louis Nebraska Reublicans Lincoln John M Jonx Canter Horace Christler Kimont Kan Carter Christler Tay Toler James W. White Brumond Texas W.L. Wooton John Silas Thamil Politi Hetastier Jacob Yeavey Frank Ha Elam Clinton Aichigan Central Easst Saginaw Mich Collier Nadeau Bolton Mumford Aeenah Wis George Whiting Menasha Peter Nelson Fcom Ae F Thier Sapteean Watertown Attls Mares Penn Guy Oota

Spaniard kills fifty in village mob attack

An account describes a Spaniard priest and a second Spaniard defending a church in Antique near Holle China. The defender fired on the mob, killing fifty attackers with a single-clip reload claimed as endless. Locals fled, believing supernatural aid aided the Spaniard. the event marks a drastic intervention amid tensions.

Congress Senate Proceedings Highlights and Debates

The Senate discussed land grants for a Tacoma park and a Michigan railroad, considered sinking fund laws, and debated tariffs and trusts. President Cleveland sent a fisheries powers proposal. Garibaldi tribute noted and a conference on Army Appropriation. The Sundry Civil bill conference and Britain communications on the Syria question were addressed.

Senate Committee On Public Lands Pierce County Washington Territory Tacoma Bock Reagan Bouck South Mint Evarta Garibaldi Cleveland Messra Edmmands Hoar Hale Sherman Morgan Dax Allison Mossra Cockrell Blackburn Great Britain Syberies

Senate and House Routed Budget Talks Dominated by Conferees

A long Washington session saw the Senate bill on Army and Navy appropriations altered by conference action. The House defeated key points, including the Army bill conference report 58 to 11 and alternative payments on French Spoliation Claims. Other actions covered New York purchases and defense finance, with debates on pensions, deficits, and government securities printing.

Senate Rolamazon Mich Navy Houteit Vete Meithaus Theeeirest SN Utietour Daria Committee Pry Mason eAnother Bila Anderson Oklahoma

Industrial labor and strikes in early modern industries

A compilation notes workers in shipyards, mills, and factories across Europe and the United States. It cites Krupp in Germany employing 25,000, calais strikes, Bethlehem ironworks, British textile mill workers, and rising mechanization boosting output. It mentions wages, hours, and rapid changes via steam and machinery, with global examples from Poland to England.

Crear Geran Krupp Gyf Soma Germax Loconsiives Calais France Bat Leviton Blackburn England Tuere Gin Glass Tne Irda Fmecityny Bethlehem Enn Auburn Afe The Allentown United State Bosh Poland United States Afenaker Buffalo N. Y Elibu 5 Syxy Mi Hoo Lyne Ordo Birmingha Wlich Gravenhurst Cann Thafe Weue Belfast Ireland Tan Hen Aners Enouisn Shoakera Ki- Trang Unon

European Wheat Harvest Outlook Amid Worsening Weather

Unseasonable conditions ruin both quality and quantity across Western Europe. England faces a dire crop, with estimates of 60 million bushels and heavy imports needed. France Italy Holland Belgium Russia and Spain report poor yields, while only limited regions show fair results. The year’s shortage may total around 16 million quarters, boosting demand on Russia and the United States.

United States Europe England Italy Australia America Holland Belgium France ustria-Hupermany Russia Spain

National League baseball chatter from early season notes

A jumble of player names and team notes across leagues. Detroit and New York exchange claims on championships while hitters like Naot and Pinckney post strong totals. Umpires, salaries, and league plans weave through a snapshot of associations and transfers.

Jersey Ciry Pyla Indianapolis Strongin Batowin Detroita Nicoz Cincinnati Junprex Meneny Langue Carcano Wlignopolia Washingtons Detroit New York Naot Boston International Associaton Brookeyy Tom Burns Baltimore Titcomb Murphy Pinckney Brooklyn Brown Catener Rapinson Athletics Jinx Coxatz Kansas City Hantnett New Orleans Coxnon Denny Reynert Detroits McCarty St. Louis Rochester Detroit Fres Press John Ward Keverg New Yorks Argainst Washington Deasely Feneagan Fogarty Johnston Welch Burpock

Aboriginal Wood-Workers and Smithsonians Display

Smithsonian officials document rich Native American carpentry from Sioux Aztec and Quapaw traditions. They note glass blades used by Aztecs, early hinge and ladder techniques, and enduring patterns among the Modoc and Choctaw in Washington and across the United States.

Smithsonian Institution Washington America H. F P. McLeod Institution Puget Bound Tom Chicago News Smithsonian Mexico Indiana United States Chicago

Death in Haymarket Public House Spare Heroism Noted

A public house in the Haymarket saw fire kill Elles Benacher after a girlish dress burned. the landlord and guests observed but did not intervene. The Coroner's jury ruled accidental death and noted bystanders could not be expected to show heroism.

Elles Benacher Haymarket Ua Ei Mane Abbas London

Autocow's Porous Plaster Lumbago Cure Endorsed

An 1883 notice promotes Autocowen's Porous Plaster for lumbago with a testimonial from W. J. Pursirs, claims rapid relief and cure. Also advertises Kemp's Balm for the throat and lungs and Dr Prince's Favorite Prescription for women, with sales guaranteed and money-back promises.

Lumbago East River National Bank New Yonk Auicock Autooen W. J Ubrarles

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