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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1888

Page

4

Cable Workers Keep Globe Linked by Deep Sea Lines

The article describes the spread of submarine cables connecting Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia. It notes nine major companies with extensive networks, emphasizes the Eastern Telegraph Company path from Land's End to Bombay, and highlights the brave, well-paid operators housed at remote stations with housing, clubs, and generous leave.

Ireland Newfoundland Europe Asia Africa Australia Eastern Telegraph Company London Land's End England Lisbon Gibraltar Mediterranean Maite Alexandria Suez Aden Gulf of Arabia Bombay Madras Bingapora Saigon Hong Kong Amoy Snding Windivistock Siberia Zanzibar Cape Town Pernambu Repubic Ehaifero India Persia Bostian Gallge Betwada Acrerica Grecian Archipalazo Australasia Avorld Unoa Ondon Porta-Kurno Panzance Panama Arabia Chetera-Atricken Siam China Cuba South America Bia Nagsenki Turkey Buez Marriazo Seave Cumu New York

Ban on Eye Bandaging in Eye Inflammation Warned

A Hearthlo writer denounces the practice of bandaging inflamed eyes among Phyal eians and Imtys. The piece argues bandaging blocks cool air, slows healing, and can worsen pain from foreign bodies. It suggests using a neatly fitting shade to block light while allowing air.

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Tragic Fire Destroys Kate Adams Steamer Near Commerce Miss

Fire aboard the passenger steamer Kate Adams near Commerce Mississippi killed many and stranded the vessel with around 200 aboard. The blaze started in cotton at the bow causing panic and many to leap into the river or perish as crews fought to save passengers.

Siege at Suakin Reflects Sudan Conflict and British Intervention

A lengthy siege of Suakin in the Red Sea by Osman Digma’s force from Khartoum lasted about a year. Egyptian and British forces finally assault the trenches, with the rebels retreating toward Handoub. The fighters were Khartoum troops, mainly Baggara herdsmen from the Nile region.

New York Arabia Suakin Abdullah Manas Bucee Cor Soho Sont Osman Digma Khartouns Osman Digma Red Sea Thesa Forte Buskin Orman Digina Shina Wera Handoub Buakin Lnte Nile Khartoum

United States Vessels Receive Hayti Steamer at Port au Prince

Reports say the U S warships Galena and Yantic arrived off Port au Prince and took the Haytian Republic into custody upon the steamer’s arrival. The Haytian Government cooperated as a salute of twenty one guns sounded and tensions rose among Hayti’s populace who fear U S power. General Tegitime is reportedly elected president with hopes of restoring order on the island. The British position appeared to shift as U S resolve grew.

United States New York Galena Port Au Prince Port Au Prince Bay Haytian Republic Hayti Tegitime England Zanzibar New Brunswick Costa Florence Italy Matanfo Hhvo Amnantier Legitime Haiti Foury Zaghouan Tunis Epirus Greece Ruakin Ali Khoor Ali Khoor Osman Dig¢ma

Insurgents Defeat Legitime Forces at Mira Calata

Hyppolite’s Northern army routed Legitime at Mira Calata, thirty miles inland from Port au Prince. The battle ended in a decisive Northern victory with Southerners fleeing, weapons discarded, and Hyppolite occupying the town. Reports also note Paris cables refusing to recognize Legitime’s Provisional Government.

Legitime Hayti Mira Calata Port Au Prince Cape Haytian Cape Haytien Hyppolite Finaily Yityppalito Paria

Murderer hanged in Hackensack New Jersey records

A chaotic OCR list reports multiple crimes and disasters. It notes Jonx M. Donnius hanged in Hackensack, plus drownings in Massachusetts and New York, a gunboat test in Philadelphia, a publisher's death near Boston, factory fires in Cincinnati, and various accidents across the United States including rail and street incidents. It provides numerous names, places, and events without a single coherent narrative.

British Egyptian Forces Storm Jobs Position in Suakin

Dispatch from Suakin reports British and Egyptian troops attacking Jobs position. They stormed redoubts and trenches, routed the rebels after a fierce engagement. Casualties include four British killed and two wounded. 400 rebels reported killed or wounded with many captured or missing.

Suakin Egypt Orthoor Starling Scottiah Borderers Hasheen Tamar Francis Grenfell Hussars Hartdemhoch Mt Werente Seaman Digne Trinkitat Grenfell Batod Sunian Al.eoga Andoub London Standard Encyades

Prolific 19th Century News Clippings Span Global Topics

A collage of brief items mentions tiny Kentucky vote counts for Benya Locxivoop, heavy American apple exports, electric streetcars for Tacowa Washington Territory, California raisin pack trends, prices for apples in Bentonville, and sparse prohibition votes in South Carolina. Other notes cover shoe production, a national colored teachers association, global labor and military topics, and demographic glimpses in Minneapolis and New York tenements.

Kentucky Tacowa Washington Territory Washington California Bentonville South Carolina Layo National Colored School Teachers’ Association United States Ust Africa Tur Minneapolis St- Paul Turz Dr. Tasyan

Multiple Fatalities Amid Fires Disasters and Accidents

A string of calamities reported including Grono W Tooxen killed by falling tomb near Waterbury Conp. and brothers uiexny and John Van Wormer killed by a train at Oneonta N Y. A widow Mrs Henry Herrie burned to death in New Haven Conn while attempting to smother flames with clothing. Marblehead Mass fire destroys acres of buildings and 3000 jobs lost. Cincinnati fire wipes out factories and homes across three acres with losses over 300000. Steamer Lief Erickson total loss at Alki Washington Territory. Duluth dock explosion kills John Jackson and John Oleson under tons of stone coal. Gold Hill Colo explosion kills four, burns another. Arlington Hotel workers engaged for Harrison inauguration. White House Christmas quiet for President Cleveland era. British plan permanent forts at Suakim Egypt prior to withdrawal. Constantinople Turkish marines revolt delaying actions. Queen’s Was of pacific tenor Burke appointed Governor of Queensland then Governor of Jamaica.

Cranes F. Maven Baltimore and Ohio Kansas Nebraska Calumet and Héeclw Margouette Mich Axcames Pass Houston Texas Unionville Tuscola County Paragould Station Ark Bryan John Williams Williams L A. Strobal& Co Cincinnati Ohio Jerry Bray Roun Hintman Arizona and Southern Railroad Explodii Iite Wichita Kow Trankfort Ind HennaNsvice Siro Gronoe W. Tooxen Bunker Bill Waterbury Conp Uiexny John van Wormer Oneonta N.Y Henry Herrie New Haven Conn Lief Erickson Alki Washington Territory Sevan Ves Ohio Coal Company Duluth Minn John Jackson John Oleson Tnz Cleveland White House Suakim Egypt Constantinople Henny A. Burke England Queensland

Stanley reports arrivals and health of expedition at Aru falls

Stanley Falls dispatch dated August 24 notes Henry B. Stanley at Honyala on August 17 and Emin Packa with loads of stores. Tippoo Tib's forces delivered letters. Stanley left EminPacka thirty two days earlier in good health and intends to rejoin Emin. News confirms supply abundance and vast ivory stores.

Zanzibar Africa Stanley Falls Tippoo Tib Henry B. Stanley Stanley Honyala Aruowhemia Emin Packa Bonyala Emin The West African Telegraph Company Bt. Thomas Gulf of Guinea Henry MM. Branley Emin Facha Aruwhim Pansons Jeong Gern Neuss Con Mens Sokelling Jor St Thomas Goschen Min Bengala

Royal whispers and distant dignitaries crowd the pages

A jumble of names and titles from royal courts and politicians fills the column. Empress of Austria and Empress of Russia figures appear alongside American officials and European envoys. Rumors of health, travel, and patronage mix with odd anecdotes about soldiers, judges, and writers across continents.

Tragic Fire Destroys Steamer Hanna Near Placquemine La

Aboard the John H Hanna with about 100 aboard cotton cargo and passengers burned after fire broke out midriver. Captain, pilot and several crew perished. many drowned or died from burns as they sought shore. Loss valued at 18000 for boat and 210000 for cargo.

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Almanac reception and promotional notices from Ayer firm

Ayer J C & Co of Lowell sends a bound 1899 Almanac as a handsome presentation volume with editions in eleven languages. The Endeavor praises its accuracy and cites medical use of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. The Sword of Ethan Allen is noted as owned by a Michigan woman, and Kemp's Balsam is advertised with free samples.

J.C. Ayer & Co Lowell Mass Bnd Ayer Ethan Allen Ticonderoga Michigan Consumpton

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