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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1889

Page

4

Gallagher and Ward Fists Over House Dispute at Mont Sporting Site

In Avant City Mont a brutal fight erupted between Gallagher and Ward over a trifling debt tied to a house Lind built for Ward. A formal match was set two miles away with the principals and about a dozen representatives. Bouts continued to the forty eighth round with Gallagher knocked down and his left arm seriously injured.

Avant City Mont G. H. Ward Gallagher Lind Ward Lindred Lilo l Gallagher

Flooded Sacramento Valley Ranches and Towns Face Large Losses

Dispatches from Colusa and surrounding areas show the Sacramento River flooding devastated more than 100 families’ homesteads and vast ranches. Tolman and Moulton properties were hit hard while Grand Island and Reclamation District 70 suffered major damage. officials warn further rain could worsen the toll.

San Francisco Colusa Sacramento Buttes J. R. Tomar Mao Ranch Tolman Tenior Lita Reed Tolman’s Moulton P. V. Burky Dowden Tolman’s, Which Meant That Grand Island Senator Fair Woodland Green

Murder by a Woman in Barkersville Shocks Town

Louisa Epperson daughter of a wealthy Barkersville Missouri farmer shot and killed Julius Hofer a 9 year old man employed by her father during dinner Hofer had teased her about admirers and repeated remarks provoked the murder She left the table and returned with a revolver shooting him in the head Hofer died instantly the girl described as unusually attractive about nineteen years old

Louisa Epperson Barkersville Julius Hofer Hofer Sus Afoss Zrevolyer Paul Thomas Riccy Canton Ohio Thomas Louis Wirxowix Starke, Mia Galnsvile LaGrange Adouzen Witt Canrors Cleveland Fenn Joux Mantis Atbrolo Donnelly Bert Sheldon Ironton Wis Martn Sheldon Aed Existox Black Bill Jack” Powers Sud Northern Pacific Railroad Tacoma Wyoming J .W.C. Suvrmerr Waterloo Kier Silcott South Carolina Trontas-Spooren Port Allen, Sr Suth Lovearingon Carter Walliamoon Dorseyville Botten Botten Nat Randall Brothers &Co’s Sawmill, Covington Town Mireman Jones Mr. Stewart Frm Union Springs Ala W. Va County Board of Health

Four Robbers Lynched by Arkansas Vigilance Committee

Henry Wright, a farmer in Big Maumetle area, was attacked near Fletcher's store by four masked robbers who demanded money. Wright was wounded but described his assailants before dying. A vigilance committee formed, capturing and lynching the four robbers in Bfauracllo Township.

Bfauracllo Township Henry Wright Fletcher Big Maumetle Wright Snrocket Hiim Iyoche

Alton Burned by Electric Wire at Elkhart Depot Roof

Foreman Alton, overseeing improvements on the Lake Shore Railroad at Elkhart Indiana, was fatally burned after contacting an electric roof wire at the old depot in drizzling rain. He collapsed for about an hour before the power was cut. He was forty and left a family.

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Notable figures and oddities from a distant era

A garbled Who's Who style passage lists names and traits of public figures. It mentions Assoc iates Justice Brewer as a nephew, Prorsson Huxtey a British scientist, and GryzraL Baysancen signing a thirty lecture contract in America. It also notes Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales, and offers quips about fashion and health in late 19th century circles.

Associats Reel Prorrsson Huxtey Gryzral Baysancen America Princess of Wales Pasua Namaig Schnitzer Appeln Tho

National and local turmoil across the United States

Arrests in New York City for extortion tied to liquor and piracy charges. Inquests into five National Line Pier deaths term accidents. Prominent figures discuss ballot reform and southern race issues at Boston merchants banquet. Coal mine collapse in Indiana injures and kills. Officials report fires, drownings, and various industrial accidents nationwide.

Tunzx United States Interpol Revenue Galgera New York City National Line New York “City Ranc Richard Johnson Clevelaxd Henry W. Grady South Boston Merchants' Association Indy Butler Penn Man Saate Frank Haulf Z. C. Higner Public Schools of Pennsylvania Lancaster Warnes Lelann Long Branch N. J Joseph McDermott Ehold Electric Light Companies Tar State Grange Husbabdry Harrisburg John Alexander McKell Inr Tventy Arand Cassonvilla Mich Huron Hancock Richmond Virginia Congress Washington North Clarendon American Federation of Labor Boston Conemaugh Johnstown Hackensack Ezra Duroix Dover N. Hy

Two New Senators from North Dakota Elected

The North Dakota legislature elected Gilbert A. Pierce and Casey to the United States Senate. Pierce, a former governor of Dakota Territory and noted journalist, was chosen for the short term while Casey received the longer term after the Washington draw. Pierce has broad national recognition from his journalism and territorial governorship.

North Dakota United States Gilbert A. Pierce Territory of Dakota Union Chicago Yellowstone Park Pisco Arthur Louis K. Church Bismarck Washington Pierce Casey

Horace Boies the First Democratic Governor of Iowa

Horace Boies, born in Aurora New York, rose from common schools to the bar by 1852. A former Republican, he backed a Democratic President and later moved to Waterloo Iowa in 1867 where he practiced law and farmed, gaining notable success in both fields.

Horace Rates Forace Boles Lowa Boies Aurora Eric Gouna New York Buffalo Waterloo Fex Breen Farm Earlings

Labor unions and strikes across the United States and Britain

The document notes unions in New York, Indianapolis, Boston, Lynn, and St. Louis confronting labor rules, voting practices, and night work bans. It cites immigration views, pays, and welfare funds, along with Australia and Britain unions celebrating long standing systems and new construction after fires.

Vermont Australia Tuvemaon Gadd Sevenal New York Tuk Knights of Labor Wrom Brotherhood of Carenters England Sentlanil Ciganwakens Union No. 04 New York City Linn Parsipest Goupras American Federation of Labor San Francisco Tne Iron Foundery Union Great Britain Central Labor Union Victoria Autralia Indianapolis Tene Fk Tabor Unio Turre Western Union New-York City St. Louis London Boston Lynn Pho

Naval and political actions mark opening of Congress

The Senate reports bills to boost Navy efficiency and aid wreck victims while debating Cuba purchase and a Madison statue. House members pledge centennial inauguration ceremonies for George Washington and discuss pensions, rail and court reforms, and coast defenses. Sessions feature executive items and investigations into ballots and misappropriations.

Senate Hale Committee On Naval Affairs United States Trenton Vandalia Nipste Apia Samoan Honr James Madison Call Spain Cuba House George Washington Massachusetts Grand Banks Loussiana Eugalis Sherman Evarts Butler Davis PontiFudical Circuit Court Gorman National Capital Stewart Florida Florida Peninsula Gibson Committee On Foreign Relations Berry Eustis Nina Cockrell Ingallx Secretary of War California Nevada Pierce North Dakota Wettigrew South Dakota Muglell Regan Texas Poatimaster-General Chandler Secretary of the Navy Ste Nevt

New Leaks and Big Numbers Reported in State of the World

A string of disparate items notes claims of petroleum in Queensland Australia heavy Boston fire losses on English insurers and large global outputs. It cites influenza in Emory and city disease afflictions while reporting rail earnings in France and a Siberian railroad plan.

England Queensland Australia Washington Maryland Boston Kansas Greenwood County Emory Frupraick Krnoury Iin Maa Taynon Mary Somerville Mass Paris Boulanger Russia Siberia Pacific Ocean London Water Board

Cronin Case End as Five Escape Gallows in Chicago Trial

After a lengthy trial in Chicago, all five defendants in the Dr. Pallip H. Cronin murder case avoid the gallows. Blaiming jurors and witnesses, the verdicts declare Beggs not guilty and Kunze guilty of manslaughter, with Loughlin O'Sullivan Burke convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. The case exposed a complex web of conspiracies and staged events surrounding Cronin’s death.

John F. Beges John Kunze Dan Loughlin Patrick O'Sullivan Martin Burke Culver Coughlin Sullivan Burke Kuuze Beggs Dr. Cronin Cronin Chicago Ft. Carlson Testamony Clan-na-Gad Calla Daniel Coughlin Smith Dr. Cronis Conklin Clark Street Nature J. B. Simonds Carlson Cottage Simonds P_ O'Sullivan Min Daniel Kunzo Winnipe O'Swihvan Cotta Fonin King

Eclipses for 1890 and celestial events summary

1890 offers three eclipses two lunar none for US visibility. June 17 annular solar eclipse, November 26 partial eclipse invisible in US, December 11 central eclipse over Indian and Southern Oceans. Lunar appulse June 3. Planetary highlights include Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn and Uranus on various dates. Seasonal markers and church days listed with standard cycles.

United States Siminmorn Washington United Stx Indian Mercury Venus Mara Jupiter Saturn Uranus

Inauguration Day Honors at the House of Representatives

The inauguration of George Washington was celebrated in the House with seating for the President, Cabinet, Supreme Court justices, diplomats, and invited guests. The ceremony included prayers by Rev J G Butler, remarks by Chief Justice Fuller, and the Marine Band playing Washington's Grand March.

Boyne Teansylvani Senate Supreme Court George Washington United States Morton Butterworth Ohio Swap Breckenridge Kentucky Silcott House Sergeant-at- Arms Census Bureau Resolutions Committee Clayton-Creckinridge Ar- Vaianeiblinten House of Representatives Washington United States Supreme Court Diplomatic Corps Court of Claims International American Conference Marine Conference Questa Afr- Fuller Blaine Lester Fuller Senator Hiscock Bayne Justica W. Jd. Milburn Bim Marine Band

Funeral of Jefferson Davis Draws Thousands to New Orleans

Thousands attended the Davis funeral in New Orleans with seven governors present and delegations from Georgia Texas Mississippi and Alabama. A heavy military and civic display filled Lafayette Square and the City Hall area as the casket was viewed and interment conducted at Metairie Cemetery beneath a Stonewall Jackson monument.

Jefferson Davis New Orleans Georgia Texas Mississippi Alabama Lousiana State National Guards Volunter New Orlein Lafayette Square Ian Episcopal Church Lafayetta Square Tayo Ling Metairie Army of Northern Virginia Stonewall Jackson Eneati Davis

Train kills elderly woman at Chicago crossing

An 85 year old woman, Joan Henin, was struck and killed instantly by a train at a grade crossing on her return from church in Chicago. The item follows a jumble of other brief notes on public figures, accidents, and incidents.

Moscow Russian Archanological Society Joan Henin Chicago Saukville Milwaukee River Claud Augustin Augusta Ehons

Bear loots apples in Blakeley Penns after fall visit

Ezra Hubbard recounts a bear raid in his orchard near Blakeley Pennsylvania. The bear shook apples from the pound sweet tree, the hunter shot the animal through the head after a late night pursuit, and the bear weighed 383 pounds as it tumbled by the fence.

Blakeley Penn Ezra Hubbard Mr. Hubbard Bevin New York Tribune

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