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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1889

Page

4

Destructive floods hit Johnstown area with broad damage

Reports from Troy indicate three dams wrecked near Johnstown New York and a bridge crowd swept away with fatalities. Wires down and darkness hindered communication as the Johnstown area faced extensive destruction including washed mills and bridges. nearby Amsterdam and Saratoga lines reported rail washouts and heavy rainfall adding to the calamity.

Troy N. Y Johnstown Ste Sankar Saratoga Amsterdam Aiken New York Central Central Pi Morneen Ailarel Fonda, Johnstown Gloversville Railroad Fonda

Great Riot in Duluth Clouds Streets with Firefight

A violent clash erupted in Duluth Minnesota between police and about 1500 strikers out of work for a week. Firearms erupted injuring and killing several. militia and fire department arrived to restore order as shots continued for an hour.

Duluth Minn Seventeenth Avenue Michigan — Street Ernor Merriam Sutphin Llavator E Company K George Costin

Notable Figures and Imperial Stirrings in Europe and America

A wide miscellany reports on prominent individuals: Sevaton Soenwan travels Europe. Insomnia troubles Parsell. Persia’s Shah in a plug hat. Simon Cameron began as a printer. pensions, marriages, and prizes. Nightingale aged sixty nine. the King of Spain’s four years on throne. Rev Dr Joan Hauy of New York worth $1,000,000. poetry by Watt Wurman. Johnstown sufferers inspire poems. England’s lawyers banquet Minister Lixcoun. Empress of Austria in isolation at Linz. Chancellor Parnes Bistarce earns about $18,000 yearly. Dutch poet Wimrtier praised in visits. Jay Goon reads papers for $25 weekly. Gen Sherman’s son admitted to priesthood. Grant widow’s Memoirs grants $800,000. Duchess of Portland’s 5000 wedding presents. Frenchman Tam unable to speak English. Mauris Snows shifts from strikes to small business. Avon Thorndike Liee will probate will. Gladstone nearing eighty with deafness and hoarseness. Beccorard Reeves, Barbadoes chief justice, knighted. Ex-President Cleavenc+ Leon visiting Mass.. Senator Dor Casteron to retire. GenenaL Suerman’s estate drains widow. pension of 2500 a year large. Gronl Lewis defends Mrs Mackay libel suits.

Sevaton Soenwan Europe Parsell Tne Sheh Persia Tre Ilete Simon Cameron Geyensa Boulangen Friorence Nightingale King Spain Joan Hauy New York City Warren Purerrs Slantury Africa Watt Wurman Johnstown Lixcoun England Austria Chateau de Linz Parnes Bistarce Wimrtier Jay Goon Thomas Ew2ne Snenstay General Sherman Tay Grant Harrison North American Review Lloyd Bryce Glad‘stone Siiow Cavenon Don Beccorrad Reeves Barbadoes Clevecanplinus Leon Marion Mass Long Island Dor Casteron

Multiple 19th Century Disasters and Political News Across States

Reports detail a range of events from suicides, floods, drownings, and rail accidents to political resolutions. Notable items include Pearsall’s death, river floods near Williamsburg and Jonnetown, labor strikes in Pennsylvania, embezzlement arrest in Hoboken, and presidential travel to Washington.

Fourth of July at Woodstock honors historic presidents

President Harrison with Secretaries Tracy and Noble and Senator Hiscock attended the Woodstock celebration in Connecticut hosted by I. C. Bowen. Gov Bulkeley chaired, speeches by Hawley Miller Reed and others, a rain interruption, and a tree planting before dawn before the party moved to New London and Newport, ending with a torpedo-spotlight exit.

Harrison Tracy and Noble Hiscock Woodstock Conn I. C. Bowen General Harrison General Grant Hayes Russell Bulkeley Ito Burosu Torer Army of the Union Bathle Connecticut Mr. Nowen Hum Englan Atlantic New England Washington Congress Hawley Sol Bration Miller T. J3. Reer Maine Read Lad Tracy Carleton Bowen Mr. Bowen Justice Milter Congressman Reed New London United States Dispatch Newport St. T Arrison United States Darpada New Hampshire State House

First Indian jury trial reports murder justice at Rel-Lake-Falls lnn

Dispatch from Rel-Lake-Falls lnn describes the first trial by a jury of six full blooded Indians on an Indian reservation. Big Bird shot another Indian. the jury found suspicion of non accidental shooting and the case moved to the U.S. Court. Major Schuler praised the Indian jurors for their responsibility and careful testimony.

Lake—Falls Lnn Big Bird B. P. Schuler United States Court Schuler Indiana United States Marshal

Plan to commemorate great events in U S history

Governors from the thirteen original states met in Philadelphia during the 1887 centennial to propose returning a $1 500 000 Congress loan from 1876 to the Treasury. The aim is to fund a Memorial in Fairmount Park and present a bill to Congress.

Philadelphia United States Congress Centennnial Commission Treosury Mairmont Park Govenor Beaver Independence Wall

Four Die In Fatal Crossing Collision At New Jersey Rail Stop

At Little Silver New Jersey a Central Railroad of New Jersey express train struck a carriage carrying Joseph A. Ward’s mother Abs Ward his son-in-law Keating of New York and his daughter Elsie along with Kate Irish nurse. The three adults perished instantly and the child Elsie died within hours. The carriage was struck as Keating drove onto the track after a local crossing. The horses and carriage were destroyed and bodies scattered along the line. Kate’s fate could not be determined. Ward was about seventy. Keating forty-seven. Elsie was seven or eight. Kate about twenty-five.

Little Silver N. J New York Long Branch Lnte Central Railraad New Jersey Joseph A. Ward Keating Elsie Keating Kate North Pound Central Railroad Mr. Keating Jersey City Red Bank Abs. Ward Elsie

Fire Devastates Bakersfield Core. Town Sanctioned for Homeless

A noon blaze in Bakersfield California destroyed every business house and about forty dwellings in a single block starting at N E Kel boys house near Bouthorn Trotel. The fire swept thirteen blocks, spared the Southern Hotel none, and left town with 5000 residents and 100 extra police guarding the homeless. Insurance is said to be OUND. Fire department failed to stop rapid spread.

Bakersfield Cal N. E. Kelboy Bakora Field California

Texas flood devastates towns and rail lines across state

Floods from heavy rains inundate multiple rivers. Trinity rises rapidly washing away bridges and tracks. Fort Worth area lands flood, residents rescued by city marshal and sheriff’s force. Loss estimated up to millions with homes cabins and towns swept away.

Texas Brazos Trinity Henbrook Texas and Pacific St. Louia Arkan Missouri Kansas and Toros Fort Worth Denver Botom H. &. Bentley Patrick St. Louis Arkansas Fort Forth

Fourteen Blocks Burned In Ellensburg Fire Devastation

The prosperous town of Ellensburg in center Washington state was nearly destroyed by a blaze fed by a brisk west wind. Anthony's grocery started the flames which swept the business district and many residences, sparing only the First National Bank and Lyn Bloch building. Estimated losses reach two million dollars with most inns, eateries, and homes gone leaving about 1500 people destitute.

Ellensburg Washington Anthony Oriental Hotel Masonie ‘Temple Odd Fellows’ Hall Geddes Fish Block Postofice Localizer Dester Stable

Johnstown Dam Verdict Blames South Fork Club Owners

Coroner Evans in Cambria City, Penn, tags the South Fork Fishing Club as responsible for the Conemaugh Lake dam breach that caused Ellen Hite’s death and widespread destruction. The jury cites insufficient flood control and weak dam construction, holding club owners liable for the disaster.

Evans Cambria City Penn South Fork Fishing Club Conomaugh Lake Memry Eilen Hité Ellen Hilo South Fork John Coho Abraham Ferner H.D. Blair Lifeks

Trains Wreck On Pennsylvania Road Near Pittsburgh

A freight train broke in a coaster on the Pennsylvania Road seven miles from Pittsburgh, igniting whisky in thirteen cars and trapping fifteen or more tramps. Seven or ten escaped. James Gallagher of Philadelphia was injured, another unidentified man died, and a boy victim is listed among the dead.

Pennsylvania Road Pittsburgh Ton

Labor world reports global strikes and wage trends

The labor world notes active railroad building in Bolivia and rising female labor in various industries. It cites London rail idle time, widespread glass industry shutdowns, Havana cigar workers striking, and new unions in Pittsburg and China. It also mentions Turkish emigration schemes, Indian carpentry precision, and English signaling wages.

Bolivia OnGawizco Iamp Germany South Pittsburg Switzerland Berne Chicago Old Basin London Havana Cuba National Association of Machinists Onpinaary China England Naxcy Heutcarxsox Yuba County Cal Tax Carpenters of New York The Brotherhood Turne Natiornal Horsesticers” Union Siies Carpenters India Twe Pekin Gazette Charlottenbur Ja Philadelphia Leets

Suicide by train near Chestnut street crossing in Newark

En route to Long Branch, Eno Bronson a Frenchman eight months in the country, committed suicide at the Chestnut street crossing. He crept under gates as a Pennsylvania Railroad express approached, faced the engine with folded arms, and was crushed. He died within minutes.

Eno Bronson Suicde Newark N. J Pennsylvania Railroad Long Branch Chestnut Street Bronson

Atlas reference for newspaper readers in wartime

A editorial note extols readers keeping an Atlas to understand war news. It emphasizes memorizing key points about nations involved and suggests this aids comprehension of articles. The brief is presented as a postpaid ad or promotion.

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