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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1888

Page

4

Anarchist Plot Foiled by Chicago Police Raid

Police halted a planned Chicago conspiracy led by John Hronek. Agents seized bombs dynamite daggers and explosive devices in multiple Bohemian homes and arrested Frank Chapeck and Frank Chivena while Hronek confessed and planned other assassinations including Judge Gary Grinnell and Inspector Bonfield.

Chicago Joi Jine Gary Grimeh Inspector Bonfield Ghict Wolks Hubbard Elliott Hohemian Renfield John Hronek Hronek Haymarket West Twentieth Street Frank Chapeck Zion Place Frank Chivena Twaltee Grand Pacific Hotel Board of Trade Grinnall Banfield Captain Schaak Frank Walker General Stiles Sterror Niingor Sterror Niingor An Rao Bronck Hoe Austria Hronck Chist Hubbard Chapeck Grinnell Chibowa Wis Timd Tnapeton Sam Pw Pe Seni

Census Bill Features Major Changes for Eleventh Census

The House passed the eleventh census bill with notable differences from Cor’s committee report and the 1879 measure. It limits publications to population and social statistics, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, mortality, and public debt data, and sets a $1,000,000 cap with remaining funds to be considered next session.

Cor Hall Cox Butt census_bureau Asilary D.aburs‘ing Aclerk Bureau-Em-Ployes Senate Thor Diss

Queen Natalie's Suffering Sukkow Crisis Sparks Balkan Tension

Berlin police ordered Queen Natalie to surrender her Crown Prince to King Milan of Servia. She refused and vowed to stay with her son. An officer and police seized the boy and two attendants at Berlin, transporting them by train to Belgrade under Milan’s guard. The queen attempted to flee by special train but was blocked.

Natalie Servia Berlin Natalia Natalia At Ten O'Clock Friday Morning and Soon Poappanred Watts Milan Ierks Belgrade Sho Qlapstove Henry George Australia General Fressant Lows Germany Naples Suxator Cocknet Atev Cannivat Masxixa Lew Waalinch Harrison Exeenon WinLiast Lina Four Song Mra Vander Lilt Russia Ren Goverson Wintiat Steacus Rhodeshind Narra Bansett Puer Belgium Thurman Onio Indiana Ber Hartke England Tukwon Geardhed Wiesbaden J. G. Turxsun Jay Gould Austria Philadelphia Sra Joseubela Christine Leona Michell Cinturelle Imperis Brasil Couatusa d'En Dustas Ingain Tope Hornany Eisenach Kittson Minnesota Ning Randall Peon Han Jin Oleilesk Uy

Presidential Candidate Lists From Washington Critics

The Washington Critics compile a full roster of presidential nominees for the November election. Names include Grover Cleveland for Democrats and Benjamin Harrison for Republicans with running mates Levi P Morton and John A Brooks, among others from various parties. The item notes a Christian Endeavor convention urging missionary work and recalls the 1803 founding of the national bank system for currency and banking law uniformity.

Washington Grover Cleveland Tor New J. Btroster Wine Charles E Cunningham Arkansas United Labor Robert H W. Cowdray Minors W. A. Woakerfuld Kansas Industral Mererm Albert E. Redstone United States

Noted Upheavals and Murders in a Turbulent Era

A collage of incidents including a Brooklyn man insuring his life then dying by his own hand after staging a burglary. political moves in New York with M S Quay and J S Fassett. deaths from seedsman Hina Smity. storms in Boston Harbor sinking yachts. a fatal corn kernel choking a Penn boy. Boyne anniversary observed by Orange lodges. Monongahela floods cause 5.24 million in damages. Laflin Rand powder plant explosions kill two, injure one. a Bridgeport liquor purchase murder scheme destroyed by fire. Erie Penitentiary shops burned with convicts idle. three drownings while fishing at Elizabethport. molten iron foundry explosion burns several in Allen town. a Wisconsin hunter dies from beestings. Hot Springs officer murdered. car-stable fire kills four and roasts eighty mules. Maxwell alias Brooss hanged after years of delay. artist Frederick Rewington commits suicide in Trinidad Colorado. Alpena fire destroys 200 houses leaving 1500 homeless. Englishman Stanford commits self-destruction. Parkersburg river drownings. Ute renegade Cater Pram dies by self-inflicted death. Missouri hangings for Rider. Kenton pole accident. La Junta bank robbery yields 20000. gas tank explosion at Tudlow. Arkansaw river drownings returning from a dance. Bohemian Joser Barr murders wife then kills himself.

Middle States Ginnent Pitwary Brooklyn Republican National Committee New York United States M. S. Quay J. Sloat Fassett Hina Smity Rochester N.Y Boston City Hiram Rice Waterford Penn Battle of the Boyne Canada Monongahela Cressonia Pann Laflin & Rand Bridgeport Allentown Henry B Oputyt Ettrick Wis Siete Boren Oficer Hot Springs Ark Wichita Kon Huon M. Brooss Maxwell Chloroformer St. Louis Morehouse Frederick Rewington Ffarper's Weekly Trinidad Col Alpena Mich Enenxzer Stanford Shear Parkersburg Bath Bank la Junta Kan Rufus Philips Tudlow Arkansas Fort Smith Josrtr Barr Columbia S. C Axton Fred Gleason John Williamson Louis Burnam Wilko's Lake Gleason Pedro Jones George Stevenson Glanus Arizona Carlish Messrs Ford Spinola Oates Morrow N. Y John New York City Calvin & Brice Texas Jobs Tally Jackson W. A. Porrs Washington, N. C

National Convention planned by Washington based National American party

The National American party's Executive Committee will call a National Convention in Washington City on August H to nominate a President and Vice President. The President approved the Legislative and Appropriation bills. A former Ecuadoran minister received a reception in Washington on leaving office.

Washington National American Party Washington City Tue Senxor_Astoxio Friones Clostal Ecuador Cleveland Vie Secretary of War George V. Lathrop United States Rusua Tar State Department Harvey, Brigham Kingston Jamaica

Defalcations by Trusted Employees Highlight 1844 Crime List

A long, scattered report details embezzlement and theft cases from 1844 across many cities. It lists names of bankers clerks and officials who were charged or indicted, with amounts stolen and outcomes or sentences where available. The compilation covers Providence Milton Philadelphia Auburn Cincinnati and more, noting the scale of losses and individual perpetrators.

Duel Between Floquet and Boulanger Near Paris

A violent duel occurred at Count Dillon's estate near Paris between M Floquet the French Prime Minister and General Boulanger a prominent deputy. Floquet wounded Boulanger in a throat cut after a brief duel with seconds aiding and medical care provided.

General Boulanger Count Dillon Paris M. Floquet Chamber of Deputis Germany Chamber of Deputies Boulanger M. Wicquet Asa Chamber of Deputiey Repubiic Carnot Boulancer AM. Flonuet Charente Eet Chamanu Thhetite Pleretenti MAS Clemenceau Berlin Bondan- Ter Aftes Feneral Voulanger Joesse Neuilly Brouzham M. Flognet M. Moet Latsant Actin Lin—Nck Tle AL Floquet Count Pillon Jenner Floquet

Bold Cattle Thieves Threaten Missouri Livestock

Missouri counties Taney Christian Barry and Ozark report cattle thefts of about 2000 head in three months amid the Bald-knobbers. An arrest is reported, with raids planned on the gang alleged to be called Bird knobbers or Uplanders. One member is said to have betrayed the group.

Missouri Christian Taney Barry Ozark Uplanders Une America Warntball Costa Arcure Eapress Freight Aton Addroas Stinson Wco Portland

Disjointed Gleanings Include Loans and Crops Across Nations

A jumble of items notes Tuanxry seeking a ten million six hundred thousand loan, Bell Telephone payments, a 16 year old Detroit forgery arrest, and a Brooklyn campaign stop by Super Thurstan. Other entries report New York property value at 1.5 billion, U.S. flour exports to Brazil, Georgia watermelons shipped to Cleveland, milk price moves in the Northeast, and various international and local curiosities.

Tuanxry Bell Telephones Company Gfitt Detroit Super Thurstan Brooklyn New York Brazil United States Ans Cleveland Georgia Pennsylvania Davitt Varnooll British Columbia Sfartile Washington Territory Burns County Dakota J. H. Jenks Montclair N. J Powent Hay Beferu Hume Astituates

Senate Proceedings and House Debates Chronicle

The 126th day summaries include a NY appraiser’s warehouse appropriation rising from 1.5 million to 11 thousand, a Post Office Subsidy dispute, a Chinese labor ban bill moving forward, and debates on pension printing and ordnance council. Other items cover Fishery Treaty talks, monument funding for General Clark, executive session on Chief Justice nomination, and tariff and tax provisions affecting wool, cigars, and carpeting.

Senate House New York City Committee On Foreign Relations United States Congress Secretary Warortha Navy George Uch Chandler George Rt. Clark Melville W. Fuller Pugh Judiciary Committee McPherson Paterson N. J Perth Amboy Court of Claims Committee On Pensions Hatch Ryan Thewio Pholpa Ihr Cox Messra Dockery Dmashra Boothman Vonnell Dingley Pugsley Taylor and Brewer Ford Messra Dingley Holman, Welton Bingham Foreign Mai Binghan Mr. Springer Moss Messrs Ukiewrale Low- Jen Veumylvania and Wilkins Forandot Anderson Own Mrohnson North Carolina Oates

Bismarck as a Student Duelist at German Universities

The account claims Otto von Bismarck, while at Goettingen, proved a skilled fighter and clever, defeating two seasoned students on his first day. It recounts a trick to evade a pedell during a planned duel at Woolnitz, where a barrel hid a watching duelist Kahle until released after the fights.

Bismark Goettingen Pedell Bismarck Woellinity Kahle Woolnitz Perlen Uo University Bullimore

Remarkable Nan Kin Tower and Brazil Regent Notes

The Nan Kin porcelain tower completed 1413 to 1432 stood nine stories high with green tile roof and wind driven bells, later destroyed by Taiping rebels. The Brazil Princess Regent, 42, gains notice as a capable administrator. The feature references Branbreth’s Prize tonic and Dr Pierce's Discovery as claimed cures and remedies in popular use.

Nankin China

Tarred corn drives crow from Leeds field delights locals

In Leeds Maine, resident Lathrop treats corn with coal tar to deter crows. The method keeps crows away after a single tasting, driving them from the field and prompting local amusement at the clever defense.

Leeds Lewiston Journal Ward Iis Lathrop

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