This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1896
Page
1
Nicolas Alexandro vitch was yesterday crowned Emperor of all the Russias with a blaze of gold and silver in the church. The cathedral gleamed with jeweled vestments, uniforms, and incense as the empire gathered for the coronation spectacle.
Long, detailed account of the coronation ceremonies in St Petersburg with Metropolitan clergy, imperial regalia, and blessings. Describes the crowning of the Czar and Czarina, the procession, guards, and religious rites, plus a note on amnesty provisions and celebrations in Moscow and New York.
The U S Geological Survey statistician E W Parker reports total coal output in 1895 reached 171 804 744 long tons with value at mines of 104 672 477 dollars. Anthracite production rose in Pennsylvania to 61 785 122 long tons, while bituminous output climbed to 194 422 974 short tons. Alabama and Pennsylvania posted strong gains. Kansas and several other states showed declines.
Shocking Kauai tale recounts old native sorcery as a couple allegedly killed their eighteen month old baby to cure illness. The mother held the child while the father acted, and both were arrested after the Kabuna’s hidden network was implicated. A reward of 2500 is offered for the killer.
C A King & Co Toledo records four days of crop reports showing winter wheat prospects very favorable in Kansas and much of Michigan Missouri and Illinois but Indiana poorer due to Hessian fly. In Ohio a little over half a crop is expected. Six states average a tad worse than two weeks ago. Recent rains aided Kansas and Missouri. harvest will run about ten days earlier than last year.
The article notes Brooklyn Bridge cycling access, rising U S advertising in 1895, and new cycling groups like Ariel Cyclers of Asbury Park. It cites the Century Road Club of Toronto revival, German cycling laws, New York State circuit events, and New Jersey L A W guide posts. It also covers army road maps, Oxford County farmers adopting bicycles, dangerous handyman riding, toll issues on turnpikes, and tax debates in Mobile Alabama.
The article surveys the national game with updates on teams and players including Tredway joining the Louisvilles Doyle's absence hurting the Ditmores and Latham's release by St. Louis. It notes Boston's pitching weaknesses and fielding prowess in Louisville, New York and Boston pursuing Tan dellil, Mercer’s first loss for Washington, and crowd impact on games. It also covers umpire decisions, rising attendance, President Beach’s views on minor leagues, Boston editors Morrill and Murnane, and left handed pitching strategy. An amusing segment mocks fan chatter and quips while Indianapolis and Western League notes point to evolving conditions and a grand musical event in Pittsburgh with Zollner and a 100-piece orchestra.
In Vivian West Virginia a "half holiday" baseball game ends with Shin Carrigan shooting the umpire Charles Hunt after being struck out. Carrigan returns home, retrieves a shotgun and fires buckshot at Hunt, injuring him. A new umpire is appointed and the game continues. Civil service favored.
The Washington items report passage of a bill to repeat the free alcohol section of the Wilson tariff law. Secretary Olney relayed that Spain altered General Weyler's tobacco edict per U S requests. Other items note a doubled General Deficiency bill, pardons and nominations, veto messages, a proposed impeachment resolution, and policy shifts on Cuban tobacco and meat trade. Also covered are tax receipts, troop movements for centennial events, and bond issue debates.
The page reports a flood of brief items: court rulings, accidents, crimes, deaths, and political notes from New York City and across the United States. It includes a fatal gas well explosion, a police case, a liquor tax ruling, mining accidents, university debates, and international news from Cuba, Spain, and Moscow.
In Riverside Paterson New Jersey a two year old 140 pound dog named Jambo saved four year old Annie Collier from drowning after she fell into a swift river current. The dog leaped from the Fifth Avenue bridge and swam to the girl, gripping her dress and guiding both to shore where she soon recovered.
A hunter Whitney near a swamp fights a panther that jumps the log and tears his coat before Whitney fatally shoots the animal between its eyes. The encounter lasts moments as dawn light rises and a fierce struggle ends with the panther dead.
The piece surveys changing fashion with tighter sleeves and shorter, fuller skirts moving away from exaggerated crinoline. It highlights women’s wear on bicycles, gun club women, and various period styles from. It also cites publications and designers noting color trends, hats, veils, and fabrics, plus several portraits of notable women and social observations.
Freight brakeman Frank M. Boyer of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway escaped a fatal fall between moving train cars. After plunging between two cars, he swung onto a brake beam and rode nine miles unconscious before rescue at Dalton. He suffered bruises and severe shock but is expected to recover.
Captain J C Whitney of Morrell Arkansas, a famed Manter and hunter, nearly lost his life while turkey hunting at dawn. He moved three miles from Morrell, near a swamp margin, and called to lure the bird, taking shelter behind a log as danger closed in.
Workmen uncover an old Senate chamber platform beneath a courtroom in the Court of Common Pleas building near Independence Hall. The Society of Colonial Dames restored the room and preserve a plaque noting that George Washington was inaugurated here in March 1793 and John Adams in March 1797.
A wartime account describes Japanese medical officers crossing a beach under heavy shelling to recover the dead and wounded. Stretchers and attendants moved calmly amid continuous fire, completing evacuation within twenty minutes. An experimental arrowhead pad devised by Dr. Kikuchi aided new surgical padding.
A New York Herald analysis explains how the letter t's cross indicates personality. The vertical line embodies life, the horizontal bar willpower. Optimists slash upward as they cross, while pessimists begin but end with a downward stroke.
New Idaine of Philadelphia reports a patent granted to the sixteen-year-old son of J E Forward of San Diego California for a foot powered propeller for boats. The device operates similarly to a bicycle mechanism.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.