Cranbury Press Newspaper Archives, Feb 10, 1888, p. 4

Electric shocks and wrecks follow busy New York line

A high speed eastbound train from New York to Chicago derailed near Steamburg New York when a main track fault tore through the frog iron. passengers injured and fatalities reported including Miss Abbott and Conductor George Ellis. Electrical accidents killed Morton in Buffalo and others in a separate incident. Civil unrest in Spain left ten civilians dead and two soldiers wounded during a mining strike. Wyoming miners seek wage gains while operators refuse an increase. International treaties intensify tensions as Germany Austria Russia and France realign military commitments.

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Chicago New York Pennsylvania Ohio Steamburg Thei Cara Misa Abbott Sheffield Mia Bottey Aliss Bottey Willam McNeal Edison United Manufacturing Company Covington Caboose James Dean Shaffer Meadville Worm George Ellis Isaac Morton New York Central Railroad Buffalo Robert Taylor Bors Taylor Morton Mses Ord Morton Hennessy Telaby Fen Batiween Rio Tou

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Wives and tragedies cited in late news bulletin

A sprawling late news digest reports deaths and crimes including Mrs Holmes dying of pneumonia in Boston, a 15 year old boy killing his 4 year old brother in Port Murray, and a husband slashing his wife before their children. Also noted are bank suspensions, factory explosions, a prison sale, political returns, and various accidents and crimes across the United States and abroad.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Boston Port Murray N. W Paul Turner Matthew Brien Chicago Tan Metropolitan National Bank Cincanatii Hancock Mick Trea William-Souke VIII Memphis Tenn Libby Richmond Calraisin House Cox Frenavier Deal Fing George D. Hill Bolivar N.Y Till Jensie Bansxen Brookline Mast New York City J.C. Crowey Mass Nan Stewartsville William Bull Vicksburg Nils Tormax Afedine County Ohio Baratans Norfolk Sreaxun Camasve Clark Capitol Davin T. Buyxer United States Damoram British Guiana James K. Wright St Louis Register of Land Office Grayling Mich J. R. Falkenstein Maryland Revenue Service London Charles Dickens China

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Foul explosions wreck towns as several die in New York and beyond

A blast from blasting powder near Gallitzon Pennsylvania ignites weapons and destroys a house. In Isuifato New York a fire hits Barnes Hengerer Co and smaller stores causing $1.5 million loss. Reports mention epidemics in Lee Massachusetts and multiple accidents, robberies and crimes across states with numerous deaths and injuries.

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Fantern Middle States Gallitzon Penn Barnes, Hengerer & Co Isuifato N.Y Tey Connrtius Benky Somenet Venn Lee Masa Sing Sing Hinnent Jonnsoy Emura Anib Canada Monticello Ewa Epwanns Erie Albany Nla Cartais Hiren Boston Prewdent Cleveland Bernwood Enn Holts New York City Blanche Henderson Philadelphia Twesty William Penn Coli THF

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Riot erupts as miners clash with police in Shenandoah

A major disorder in Shenandoah Pennsylvania follows a miners strike when returning workers are attacked by bands of Poles. Coal and Iron police escorting prisoners are beaten. six people are shot including two officers. Rioters surge through streets as authorities rescue detainees. Several officers and rioters are injured in the two hour melee.

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Shenandoah Penn Toton Squire Monaghan Ofice Squire Shoemaker Smo Coalaml Iron Police Michel Heilron John Cather Cather & Brothers Iron Founders Joseph Schwingofski Polo Nano Jett Tesh Iim H. Moyer Shenandoal Coal and Iron Police Force Billy

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Increase in Pensions Bill Reported by Committee

Fragmented text reports a United States Senate committee proposal to raise pensions for certain soldiers and saviors deemed helpless from injuries or disease. The measure would grant a monthly pension to all eligible veterans, though the garbled source limits precise details and eligibility wording.

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United States Wintel Unitad Pyevead Statiatis War Department Arsenal Austin Fexas Blount Cannon Crisp Lowry-White Barry Ube Crain Congress House Senate Iauban Committee On Judiciary Court of Customs Lauton Nicaragua Canal Company Perth Wisivision Terete Thin the Treasury Tuwthornaets New York Sugar Trust Board of Education Washingtony Canada White Yeas Sven Denycrate Winte Brooklyn Privaleze Wall Street

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Texas Senate Race Seventeen Candidates Named

A list includes sixteen candidates for the United States Senate in Texas. Other notes mention local incidents, court cases, and various social reports from across the United States, including crime, labor, and political developments with scattered details.

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Prominent Figures in a Fragmented 19th Century Notes

A chaotic roster lists Rexaton Dawns of Massachusetts as a schoolteacher and country editor, and mentions various officials, politicians, and nobles. It references President Cleveland’s wife, Reading Railroad’s Gordon P. Latimer, a Gattysburg reunion, Victoria’s travels, and assorted European royals, journalists, and inventors with dubious details and misspellings.

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Rexaton Dawns Massachusetts Sexaton Leland Staavony Cyiliferrenin Ons Quveen-Reglnt Spain Cleveland Austin Corbin Reading Railroad Company Army of the Potomac Victoria Italy Carnot Avex Augusta Eaennon Joan Crisya Pennsylvania Wyyer Ancipacos Partan England Sevaron Waney Connecticut Benjamin Ff Butler House of Jones Cooper Washington Stanford Mra U.S Grant White House Mazeanum Elf Jeahon Ne Mixulo Aceaty Eocy Earoga

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Senate proceedings recount key bills and debates day by day

The record summarizes Senate actions on reciprocity with Mexico, Alaska development, and overland routes. reports on Indian and territorial bills. a resolution on naval planning changes. and measures on pensions, immigration, bridges, and education. It notes votes, committee referrals, and notable speeches across days.

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Senate Boro Coke Mexico Committee On Foreign Relations Alaska Russia United States The Nav Indian Territory Judiciary Committee Callslip Authur Kill Staten Island Carson City Washington and Idaho Court de Alono Rol River Mississippi Natchez Simpremo Court New Mexico Willamette Alley Oregon Merboers Consklembin

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Opera and stage notables tour and perform around the world

A jumble of references to actors singers and productions abroad and in New York. Names include Coynelin Posanr Sultan and Harrigan with notes on performances in Milan London New York Constantinople and Paris. Contain mentions of tours, premieres and dramatic and musical events with varied venues and dates.

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Osmond Toarle Ruiatein Moses ayeMayeh Coynelin Profitel Ernest Posanr Germany New York Ol Chivlonet Nemil Bobere Smith London Ahosta Maarghy Gilpwarks Sheba Milan Constantinople Harrigan’s Park Blaekgut Carl Rost Opera Company Aon Baltiaire New York City Barus Sud Wilbrat Mga Tinkers McCuindy Eld Booth Edigin Forrest Ani Robert Collyer Lye Theale Sbtery the Wolfe Cat House

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Bismarck Faces War Scare as Europe Reads His Speech

Berlin reports reveal crowds rallying to hear Prince Bismarck in the Reichstag amid European tensions. The chancellor warned of dangers from Russia and France while stressing Germany's limited aims and a desire to avoid war, with diplomatic and public anxiety mounting across Europe.

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Jorge Hodiea Germany Austria Russia Italy France Europe Bismarck Reichstag Berlin Vienna Vosth Rades Unter Don Landen Parliment Nh Ticket Upeech Prince Bismarck Enumferr Prince William Ebatiga Pita von Franco Hessia Avo Uttak Fom Russi Julzebrow Crhr Russa Brosua Antrian Husa Ollee Lhelove Hussam Ateniy Ruasii Prussia Tiriman

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Infant firebug Mary Wilson sets New York hospital ablaze

An infant arsonist Mary Wilson allegedly started fires at a New York hospital causing panic among inmates. She confessed to multiple blazes, claiming motive unknown, and implicated a relative after authorities linked the incidents to the hospital’s records and a nearby doctor’s room.

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Mary Wilson New York Hospital New York Mary Donnelly Avas Tam Rey Ither Richard Wilson 140Th Street Wilson Mary ~Donnelly

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Agricultural Market Schedules and Prices From Western States

Readable portions show cattle and hog prices, grain futures, and dairy items listed by market region. The fragment references markets in New York Buffalo and Western states with weights, prices, and product notes for wheat corn rye oats and livestock.

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British Bark Abercorn Wrecked In Washington Coast Gale

Reports from San Francisco detail the British iron bark Abercorn wrecking off the Washington Territory coast after being driven north by a gale. Twenty men are believed lost as the ship, laden with iron ore, foundered near Grays Harbor while attempting to cross the Columbia River bar. Captain McCulloh is named among the crew. The vessel and cargo were valued at about $120,000.

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San Francisco Abercorn Maryport England Portlang Washington Territory Columbia River Bar Torea Grays Arbor Evert McCullom

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Labor and Industrial News Across Regions

European cotton spinners seek deals with Lord Yredgar near Cardiff Docks. In the U S Baldwin Works Pittsburg employs about 11 009 producing locomotives while Cambria Coal Company plans wage cuts. A sugar refinery in Williamsburgh NC to close amid a sugar trust consolidation. Carpenters in Pittsburgh warn for a 10 percent wage advance with overtime pay. North Carolina Assembly in Greensboro reports rising membership and sympathy resolutions for striking railroad workers. Water shortages on the Swauk River Washington Territory spark breaks and entanglements with widespread disruption.

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Indian annuity payment sparks distrust over exact change

Near Montour Indiana the Sac and Fox tribes received fifteen thousand dollars in gold with each member getting 39.99. Chiefs refused a plan to pay ten dollars and return the penny. An official gave checks and escorted recipients to a bank to ensure exact change, avoiding double annuity tricks.

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Frasers and Napoleons 1812 War and Medical Ads

A jumbled 19th century column mixes musings on Napoleonic campaigns with medical remedies and commerce. The piece references 1812 casualties, liver health cures, Dr Moerce's Golden Medical Discoveries, and Epsom salts, alongside advertisements for catarrh cures and farm land financing. It mentions Confederate currency and $190,000 claims, with druggist sales and free pamphlets offered.

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Chicago lodging fire rule spurs man to protest

In a Chicago hotel room a Louis man vents irritation at house rules posted on the door. He complains about paying for gas burned after midnight and regards the policy as unfair as he curses the landlord and contemplates retirement.

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Louis Chicago Pregesse Jesse

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Electric shocks and wrecks follow busy New York line

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Wives and tragedies cited in late news bulletin

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Foul explosions wreck towns as several die in New York and beyond

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Riot erupts as miners clash with police in Shenandoah

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Increase in Pensions Bill Reported by Committee

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Texas Senate Race Seventeen Candidates Named

Prominent Figures in a Fragmented 19th Century Notes

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Senate proceedings recount key bills and debates day by day

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Opera and stage notables tour and perform around the world

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Bismarck Faces War Scare as Europe Reads His Speech

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Infant firebug Mary Wilson sets New York hospital ablaze

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Agricultural Market Schedules and Prices From Western States

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British Bark Abercorn Wrecked In Washington Coast Gale

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Labor and Industrial News Across Regions

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Indian annuity payment sparks distrust over exact change

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Frasers and Napoleons 1812 War and Medical Ads

Chicago lodging fire rule spurs man to protest

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