Cranbury Press Newspaper Archives, Jan 8, 1892, p. 4

Oil and Gas in Huge Subterranean Domes Report

A Washington Star interview cites Professor W J M McGoo on the origin of rock gas and petroleum. It explains dome formations under Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana, gas pressures, and the vast potential of fossil fuels while warning of eventual scarcity and long term storage in earth’s crust.

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Gus W. J. M McGoo Washington Star Pennsylvania Baku Oveco Ohio Indiana Cincinnati Arch America

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Public Debt Report Shows Monthly Increase and Cash Surplus

The Treasury's monthly debt statement records a $2,705,739 increase in total debt for the month, with decreases in non-interest debt and large reductions in surplus cash. It notes a net cash balance of $34,674,128, a $100,000,000 gold reserve, and a $841,407,818 total. Bond redemptions for the year are cited, along with changes in gold and silver holdings, certificates outstanding, and receipts from customs and internal revenue for the six months ending December.

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United States Treasury Department Washington Treasury Duat Purples National Bank D Tories Hobs Xeocipte

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Long Political Career of a Civil War Officer and Lawyer

The article traces a veteran's 1869 return to Illinois after Colorado service, detailing his rise from lieutenant to Adjutant of the Sixteenth Colored Infantry. It notes later roles as Captain, Judge-Advocate, and staff to Generals Gillen and Stoidman, plus law career in Ottawa and Oswego. He served as County Attorney, Probate Judge, and was elected Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District in 1873, later to Congress in 1882, with multiple re-elections before a Farmers' Alliance defeat. He was also a Republican National Convention delegate.

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Colorado Tulneis Union Volunteer Infantry Sixteenth Colored Inantry Escoe Fazimient Gillen Stoidman Ilinois Farmers’Alliance

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New York Year 1801 Demographic and Political Highlights

A survey of New York Life in 1801 notes 40 808 births and 15 611 marriages in NYC with 45 57 Wraths and 46 003 deaths statewide. It records executions, gubernatorial inaugurations, notable deaths, bank failures, and the early actions of the New York Legislature and city government.

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New York City Strruen Bo Bet Fairfax Windsor VI. Roswett P. Forensr New York Albany George W. Walling Keyport N. J Josers Eans Smonros Tuxedo Park Connecticut Supreme Court of Errora Luzon B. Morris Bulkeley Hartfont Chie Andrews Mary Macrae Stuart Presbyterian Church Lenox Bortht Walker Governor Flower Robert H. Bush Edwards

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Convict minors guarded by state militia at Coal Creek Tong

Rumors place Tarnryrive State militia at Coal Creek Tong guarding 200 convict minors. Cherokes Nation appoints T M Bullington and E C Boudinot to represent the Nation before Congress in Washington. Reports of deaths, fires, and robberies across multiple states follow with details on incidents, investigations, and official actions.

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Coal Creek Tong Cherokes Indian Senate T.M. Bullington E. C. Boudinot Congress Washington Bushyhead Edwann Sponx Lizzie Cig

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Sixpress Crashes Into Rear At Milleary Station

A railway accident at Rosova station between Minsk and Gmolinsk left twenty killed and over one hundred injured. The express train struck the rear of a military train, with the crash reported from St. Petersburg detail.

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Milleary St. Petersburg Ruaala Rosova Minsk Gmolinsk Moscow

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Garza Bandit Rising Sparks Border Alarm Across Rio Grande

Reports from Texas and Tamaulipas describe Garza’s insurgents as 2200 armed followers with repeating rifles and pay for service. U S troops clash with raiding bands near Starr County and La Grulla while Captain Bourke’s Cavalry and Eighteenth Infantry fight through night skirmishes. The Rio Grande valley shows broad support for Garza, with looser discipline and reliance on captured supplies.

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Garza Rio Grande United States Polote Texas Garra Tamaulipar Mexico Ple Afatamoras Garas Dias Y.J. McNeil San Antonio Teday J. 8. McNeil Texas Rangers Chaparral Starr County Coran Nueva Laredo Amercan John G. Rourke Third United States Cavalry la Gailia Arcady Rourke Rio Grandee Jebel Perez Bourke Charles H. Edstrom Serts Ibling Gibb Honeyman Charles Edstrom Charles Boyes Efpoteenth Infantry David Lloyd Edstrom Azain Troy Rio Grande Valley Schoffeld Washington Garry Lascuerates

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Notable Figures and Anachronistic Charms Across 19th Century Profiles

A collage of brief notices highlights prominent figures and curiosities. The German Kaiser’s favorite mare is noted alongside baronial wealth comparisons, literary prodigies, book collectors, forgotten poets, and public figures tied to politics, banking, and world fairs. The piece mixes biographical quirks with social statuses, hinting at wealth, influence, and cultural pursuits of the era.

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Mary Crisp and Wanamaker Family in Washington Society

The narrative describes Mrs Crisp born in Ellaville Georgia with four children and long winters in Washington with her husband and Georgia home life. It covers Mary Erringer Brown Wanamaker born Philadelphia 1839, her marriage to John Wanamaker, six children, and roles as hostess and housekeeper managing four homes. The Wanamaker estates include Lindenhurst near Philadelphia and Lilienyn Cottage at Cape May Point.

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Piesa Washington Mra Crisp Ellaville Americas Mr. Crisp Song Americus Mrucisp Congress Georgia Mary Erringer Brown Sire Wanamakers Philadelphia Friand John Wanamaker Rodman Thomas Minnie Lille John Wanamaker, Jr Tho Daugh MNS John Wasamaken Minnie Wanamaker Fate Society Wanamaker Europe Harrison Mia Wanamater Jindenhurst Palladelphia Lileamyn Cottage Cape May Fount Lilia

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Failures of the year 1801 and regional loss totals

The mercantile agency report shows 19,273 U S failures in 1801, with losses totaling about $18.09 million. Eastern and Middle States account for large liabilities while Western declines. Southern liabilities rise to about $45 million. Also noted is the Boston Land Company purchase of 60,175 acres of pine lands at $6 an acre, extending Santa Fe into eastern Texas and western Louisiana.

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R. G. Dun & Co United States Middle States South Houston Texas Boston Land Company

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National League and American Association form new baseball leagues

President Young outlines teams across twelve cities with New York led by Porors and Richardson returning from Washington. Giants, Braves, Red Stockings, and other clubs field strong lineups under managers like Selee, Van Haltren, Comiskey, Buckenberger, and Barnie.

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Young National League American Association New York The Herald Porors Giants Richardson McK Washington Amos Rusia Silver" King John Ewing Mickey” Welch Sharrott Jack" Boyle Buck Ewing Toller Til Moran Boysle Shorty" Fuller Denny" Lyon Et. Louis Growns John Ward Brooklyn Brouthers Joyce Corcoran H. Richardson Grifia Collins Town Jack Bennett Gaenzel Mike Kelly Masset Harris Milligan McGuire Foreman Knoll Dolan Daley Boston Larkin Bassett Ncodor Dowd Radford Sore Wood Hoy Duffee Westeran Louisville Anson Rittridge Echtiver Catchsmautchinson Gumbert Luby Vickery Itchers Pfeffer Cooney Burns Plelant Wiot Ryan Dabley Cleveland Burtsett Oatichers Comiskey Cincinnati Herrington Morgan Murry Rhine Mullane Shankerlair McPhee Latham Smith Short Tip O'Neill Holliday Halligan Pittsburg Buckenberger Smoky City George Miller Connie” Mack Charley” Farrell Baldwin Galvin Gastright Pitchere Ueckley Bierbauer Hitney Stugert Hanlon Corkhill Oullergers Chris van der Ahe Gus" Scimelz St. Louis Browns Buckley Donchus Gleason Birrell Breitenstein O'Day Verden Crooks Pickney Glamcock van Dyke Brodls Carroll Jack” Chapman Cobitt Grim Fitzzoraid Stratton Meckin Ehret Taylor Jennings Kethna Canavan Browning Weaver Rayton Boston Philadelphia Chicago Cineloasti Baltimore St. Louis

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Global headlines mix fear and figures across nations

A collage of 19th century stats notes population estimates for France and China, war fears in Venezuela, and Transvaal treasury strains. It cites Australian bush fires, New South Wales crop losses, and a new sewer ceremony in Melbourne. US taxes and government efforts stretch from coaling stations to post offices while debates spark about education, famine relief, and a proposed free university linked to public schools.

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France New South Wales Bnoo‘nyy Dreadnaught Texas Fall River United States Ana Venezuela Patacio Transvaal South Affrica Washington Mississippi Gallopagos Ingollie Asanitarium Women’s Crifting Chicago

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Disastrous Nashville Fire Destroys Multiple Stores

A major blaze in Nashville swept Webb Stevens Co. and adjacent buildings causing three deaths as the Noet Bloc and nearby structures burned. Fire crews battled northwest winds with a nine hour effort, estimating losses around 175000 dollars with possible total up to 407200.

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Nashville Tenn Webb Btevens & Co Ths A. G. Rhodus & Co Atwall & Sneed Aaron Cogurell Stocker Allen Harvey Ewing C. Cy Gowdy Gowidy Atwell & Sneed Pirernan Daly Atwell & Sneeds

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Mastiff Attack in Harrison Before Deaths and Dogshot

A mastiff mauled Edufo Ball and his brothers in Harrison New Jersey as the dog pursued the children on Passala avenue. Harold fought the dog while Eddie suffered a severe head wound and later died from hydrophobia symptoms after being moved toward the Pasteur Institute. Police and locals shot the dog after a pursuit, and the attacker’s owner denied ownership of the animal while offering it as a pup from February.

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Edufo Harald Ball Harrison N. J Passala Avenue Louisa Eddie Harold Thia Harold Harold Isddo Central Avenue Wilkie Turnbull Clark Thead Mills Ball Miz Dunn Reid Pringle Pasteur New York Edie Mr. Ball Dr. Pringle Ho Isyawake Friegle Hugo Engliati W. Campbell Clark Clark Three Company W. Camp Clark Newark Eso Mrr. Clark

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Senate resumes after recess with annual printer and Interstate reports

The Senate opened after Christmas recess with the annual Public Printer Palmer report and the fifth Interstate Commerce Commission report, joined by petitions including Presbyterians signing over 10,000 communicants urging ratification of the Russell Conzo treaty. A resolution to charter a ship to carry corn to Russia was adopted. Speaker pro tempore McMillin assumed duties after Speaker Crisp’s illness. Hinckley announced the death of John Gamble, and the House adjourned at 4:49.

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Senate Dar Palmer Inter-State Commerce Commission We. OR Morrison Frye Russia Clerx Kerr Houss Crisp Benton J. McMillin Tennessee Offles McMillin Ras Bill Hinckley North Dakota John Gamble Congress House

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Eight Men Slain in Dutch County Turpentine Fight

A quarrel over alleged cheating in a card game led to a fatal duel at Bright and Willisnie's turpentine still in Dutch County Georgia. Parker opened fire, killing himself and EJ Williams and John Parker in the melee.

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Kired Bright & Willisnie Turpentine Dutch County Georgia Ej, Willams John Parker Tne Parker Williams

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Cure Claims and Patent Medicines Flood Early 1900s Ad Pages

An OCR fragment describes various patent medicines and doctors touting cures for catarrh digestion constipation and female weaknesses. It mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Dr Swan's remedies with claims of universal efficacy and money back offers. The text promotes retail distribution and testimonials across ads and notices.

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Hk Bo Thas Hall Cura Bond Fordist Teatimentale PJ. Cuemyr Lodo Vert Brothers USA Horalo Ros B. Hoste Kiore Kins Swan Benrer Dam Wis Lydia E. Pinkham

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Oil and Gas in Huge Subterranean Domes Report

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Public Debt Report Shows Monthly Increase and Cash Surplus

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Long Political Career of a Civil War Officer and Lawyer

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New York Year 1801 Demographic and Political Highlights

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Convict minors guarded by state militia at Coal Creek Tong

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Sixpress Crashes Into Rear At Milleary Station

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Garza Bandit Rising Sparks Border Alarm Across Rio Grande

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Notable Figures and Anachronistic Charms Across 19th Century Profiles

Mary Crisp and Wanamaker Family in Washington Society

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Failures of the year 1801 and regional loss totals

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National League and American Association form new baseball leagues

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Global headlines mix fear and figures across nations

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Disastrous Nashville Fire Destroys Multiple Stores

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Mastiff Attack in Harrison Before Deaths and Dogshot

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Senate resumes after recess with annual printer and Interstate reports

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Eight Men Slain in Dutch County Turpentine Fight

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Cure Claims and Patent Medicines Flood Early 1900s Ad Pages

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