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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1888

Page

4

Oddities and scholarly notes from early history and medicine

A compilation notes ancient examples of heraldry and soldiering, a Hartford collector’s rare cent valued near 3500 dollars, a seven episode look at five generations of six fingered kin in Lancaster County, a 1609 Ellesmere Canal aqueduct opening, early methods against cheats, a Wisconsin fish catch, a gigantic Arkansas cypress claim, and a look at 22 hundred medical students in New York City with portraits of their lives and ambitions.

Lancaster County Ellesmere Canal England Lake Meadota Madison Wis Woodruff County Ark Palamedes Argos Piribliin

Two Tragedies as Explosions Loot Wellington Colliery

An explosion at No 5 pit of Wellington collieries Victoria BC killed many white and Chinese workers and trapped others. Rescue efforts saved 103 of 100 miners. five white miners died, and later all trapped Chinese were recovered. The scene followed a long open boat voyage with survivors from Havana to New York aboard the San Marco.

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Postmaster Change at Jersey City and NYC Bank Closure

Yous F Kenny Kay succeeds John G Gopsit as Postmaster at Jersey City. The First National Bank of Auburn, NC closes pending initiation of affairs after cashier Charles O'Brien and bookkeeper Elmer E Moore flee amid rumors of a large deficit.

Yous F. Kenny Kay John G Gopsit Jersey City J. Fins Philadelpha Marks Brothers Anil Dolph Fieller Batterville Pasensor New England Middle States Cornin Reading Road First National Bank Auburn Nic Son Monlay Otis Avairs Charles O'Brien Elmer E. Moore Ourven Sewatn Covington Garrett Spaulding United States Supreme Court Marshall McDonald District of Columbis John -W-Ron Washington John Blair Hogo District of Columbia Louise Micure Ant Howre Winttan W. Lawson Buffalo N.C Eowato Corray Pitsburg Penn Channes G. Garutsny Tori Parker Supreme Court George W. Exvouya Philadelphia Crawford County Moore William Cunningham Bart Brown Ohio Jon T. Allen Stits Texas Loyn Austin Count Greggor Manitoba Havana Cuba Turin Marin Hig Alreays

Iowa Blizzard Claims Two Women and Youth and Cattle

A Dubuque dispatch reports a severe Iowa blizzard killing two teenage boys or young men and a woman, with their bodies found in snow near Marathon. Ninety cattle perished, and a man survived a night in the storm after aiding a stranded youth and a woman en route to a metal company.

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Feud Violence Escalates in West Vine Rim Bloodshed Report

A brutal feud between the Latllebdas of Loan County and the McCoys of Pike County erupts in a Monday night massacre. Attacks with ropes and a gun kill the McCoys’ kin and burn others as revenge for prior killings. No arrests have been reported.

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Robbery Ends with Hanging and Capture at Lime Stone Bank

At Lime Stone Indian Territory a four-man band robbed Citizens Bank about eleven o clock. Gunfire killed leader Thomas Evan. another was killed during pursuit. Three robbers were captured and tried. the leader hanged, others jailed. $2,000 recovered. Several townsfolk wounded.

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Miscellaneous Global News Briefs From Crude 19th Century Dispatches

A fragmented collection reports a range of incidents including a gunpowder explosion killing five soldiers at Fort Andumlnas New Mexico societal disturbances in London and Europe a chocolate sugar reform venture in New York drought losses to farmers in unspecified regions and reorganization of a natural gas company in Chicago among other scattered items. Also noted are violent crimes horse flesh trading alleged anarchist charity funds naval movements from the Brooklyn Navy Yard and famine reports from Montenegro with political and international notes sprinkled throughout.

Crozer London Augiot Fort Andulmnas New Mexico New York Tras Tax Cooke Natural Gas Company Chicago Brooklyn Navy Yard Treasury Havana Cuba Lpertantine Wurtemburg Alts Kecca Canylon-Nows Faure Manvel Lop Colorado Arizona Dragoon Mountains Montenegro Oden Rowan Livrarss Biens Testamonstd Fund Slit National Democratic Washington Puistar Gamboor Ohio Sigma Wade Mim Nuned Burton Atlanta Fia Fhime Austria Tas Animas Col J Leynnotha Dalla Saul Ceats Jens B Srartia Rehalne Columbia Ted Arch Tisha Alasia

Congress Proceedings Report On Bills And Primers

The report highlights bills to fix passport fees at one dollar, authorize claims for defense costs by states, set salaries for federal judges, and establish a national aré commission. Resolutions cover Westbrook’s appointment inquiry, marriage law with Indian women, and a close audit of Jackson Mississippi election. The Senate adjourned to Monday after treaties discussion, with funding bills and public works measures advancing.

Senate Sherman United States Hoar United States District Court Hale Charles R. Westbrook Southern New York Butler International Prison Congress Iy SG Petersburg Dar Hawley Secretary of War Omaha Council Westbrook Western Union Telegraph Company Leck Tostal Massachmetty ‘Ponto Movement Committee On Industria Flouro Stone Belmont Melbourne Australia New South Wales Redstone California Varnum Banks Sedgwick Massachusetts Messrs Long Rockwell Allen Collins Hayden Lodge Randall Breckinridge Paysomr Piaid Secretary of the Interior Dunham National Board of Trade Hension Washington Casp Cof Ga Therbe Carlisle Syraslay Logan Shiels Newton Enlog Durham Prisengas Hutier

Musical and Dramatic News From The Theatre World

The article surveys a burst of theater and opera activity in Europe and America. It notes Italian opera in St Petersburg earning success, performers like Rienard Maximsey Bana Nevana and Hlondin touring Europe, and planned appearances by Booth Barratt and others in major cities. It mentions Vanderbilt’s yacht engagement, Hamlet starring Booth, and financial woes of Henry BE Abhay and others amid a busy touring season.

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O'Brien Freed from Tullamore Prison in Royal Welcome

Editor William O'Brien M P is released from Tullamore Prison amid a large public ovation. Police presence and orderly scenes mark his exit and return to Dublin where Gaelic Athletic Club members greet him with a torchlight demonstration and speeches.

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Cold fear and fuel shortages spark Nebraska rail chaos

Settlers along the Virion Pacule Road report severe winter distress as coal trains halt and armed groups seize and discard coal. farmers burn coal, hay, fences, and furniture to survive. A boy from Flemingburg, Kentucky, is sent to an asylum after a draft-related incident.

Virion Pacule Nebraska China Sheldon

What the Scientific World Wants to Know

A broad warning on Bright's disease and kidney health. The article promotes Warner's Safe Cure as early treatment to prevent kidney decay and fatal outcomes, links symptoms to general ill health, and mentions German research offering 100000 marks for cause explanation. It also cites curious local anecdotes and a naval torpedo history.

Warners Warner Theo Germany

White House Dining Room Painted in State Dinner Splendor

The White House dining room is described as a grand oblong parlor with windows facing the Potomac and a grand conservatory filled with blooming plants. It features gold framed mirrors, marble mantels, pink azaleas, white camellias, and chandeliers. the room’s decor is noted as lavish though the furniture is said to be cheap.

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Counterfeit Ivory Soap Prompts Buyer Caution

Advertisement notes many white soaps claim to rival Ivory Soap but lack its genuine qualities. It urges consumers to ask for Ivory Soap and insist on receiving it, citing Convrizbt 1885 by Procter and Gamble.

Convrizbt Prorter & Gamble

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