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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1889

Page

4

Train Wreck Near Sullivan Kills and Injures Many

A night wreck on the St Louis and San Francisco Railway near Sullivan Missouri followed by the removal of rails and embankment damage left over forty seriously hurt. The train from St Louis carried many sleepers and coaches. several occupants were ejected into the embankment and water. Civil authorities and medical aid rushed to assist as a special train carried the injured back to Sullivan.

Sullivan St. Louis San Francisco St.Louis Pownt Walter Davidson Westinghouse Air Brake Company Sulllivan John Piday Tetu Springfield

Congo Railroad Plans Approved by Royal Geographical Society

Engineers report a 264 mile line from Matadi to Ndalo on Stanley Pool with four year construction and 5 million dollars needed for track and rolling stock. Three major bridges are planned including an 80 foot span at Inkissi and 250 foot spans over Monzo and Kwilu rivers. Ground breaking expected this fall.

Congo Africa Royal Geographical Society Antwer Matadi Lower Congo Ndalo Stanley Pool Palabala Inkissi Monzo Kwilu

Multiple Disasters and Crimes Reported in Eastern Regions

Railroad properties at Wilson Point burned causing a $200 loss. A note for $100 led to a suicide attempt by Dr. Mayo. A Pennsylvanian man killed his wife and himself. A Boston building under construction collapsed killing two men. Miners suffocated by gas in Branchdale. Bank staff detected in financial irregularities risking $50,000 to $100,000. A farmer hanged himself amid family troubles. The US ship Yantic battered by a hurricane with injuries. The Bellows Falls Times building and stores burned for $30,000 in Vermont.

Middle States Housatonic Railroad Company Wilson Point Conn J. H. Mayo West Randoll Frank Corton West Pittston Penn Thity Boston Mass George Hanscom John Smyth Waite Anthony Zeihold Henry Witthelder James Dolan Otto Branchdale Castlin Bradley Teller Palmer Merchants’ National Bank New Unven Joan Fitky Shippensburg Tim Yantic New York Harbor Phe Hat Bellows Falls

Frost harms crops and corn in Findlay Ohio report

A blighting frost in Findlay Ohio damaged field and garden crops and injured fruit. Heavy frosts also hit Indiana crops with the coldest weather on record for the season. The Kentucky Republican State Convention named John Barrett for Treasurer. A barn collapse killed two boys, and a Confederate dead tribute was unveiled in Alexandria. A San Miguel County horse theft ring was busted with 500 horses stolen. The Baltimore rector, 29, killed himself over unrequited love.

Findlay Ohio Louisville John Barrett Frank Hidtzo Alexanschin R. J. Daniel Fitzhugh Lee Indiana Presbyterian General Assembly Southern Chattanooga Tenn San Miguel County New Merxico Lopez H. Greenfield Schorr St. Paul's Baltimore

Washington Debates Pension Shortfall and Global Affairs

The article notes a projected $15 million shortfall in next year’s pension appropriation. It reports US and Denmark arbitration on Carlos Buttfield’s claims from the Danish West Indies in 1854–55, shifts in naval personnel after wrecks, and appointments including B. F. Gilkeson as Second Controller of the Currency and B. Holiday as Commissioner of Customs. It covers travel by officials, a Washington marriage announcement, shipwrecks, and international incidents from Milan to Wales and Canada.

Washington United States Denmark Carlos Buttfield Danish West Indies Navy Department Samen B. F. Gilkeson Pennsylvania B. Holiday Noble McChesney Hannison Miller Halford George B. Willams Representative Anderson Kansas Chesapeake Bay Wanamaker Hampton Roads Fortress Monroe Lew Wallacs Nathaniel B. Tucker Harrison Hayti Mole St. Nicholas Samana Bay

Collision sinks Cynthia near Montreal in daylight

The Scottish steamer Cynthia bound Glasgow to Montreal sank after a collision with the Polynesian near Points aux Trembles ten miles below Montreal. Eight lives were lost. several crew abandoned ship and walked ten miles to Montreal.

The St. Lawrence

Irish Editor Faces Parnell Commission Cross Exam

The Irish Editor O'Brien of United Ireland testifies at the Parnell Commission cross examination. He admits writing that Queen Victoria is hated in Ireland and that Spencer would try to rule via barbarism and perjury. He defends not insulting the Prince of Wales and notes dynamite funding linked to London papers. The court warns against further outbursts as the cross exam ends.

Gladstone Parnell Commission O’brien United Ireland O'Brien Queen Victoria Ireland Eat Spencer Prince of Wales England Foohomton Tievitiess Ceca Messrs Blonerty Patrick Ford London America Alen Larkin Manchester Specter Hannen

Prominent Figures in Brief Global Tidbits

A rapid rundown mentions the Earl of Malmesbury and other notable luminaries. References include Prince George of Greece joining the French navy, Queen Victoria meeting artists, and various social and political figures from America and Europe.

World Chess Championship Favors Toft Split Prizes

In New York, the world chess championship remains undecided as Toft contends for the title with Weiss and Tchigorin sharing first and second prizes in the close of the international tournament.

Weiss Tchigorin New York City Connecticut Young Men's Democratic Club Cleveland Fifth Avenue Hotel Flill Hoadly Frederic R. Coudert John H. V. Arnold

Five Burned in Virginia Church Pastor’s Home Fire

The Rev. Roy T. Clarke of Longton Bridge Baptist Church and four family members were killed when a house near Tunis Station Virginia Beach Railroad burned shortly after midnight. Clarke woke others but perished attempting to rescue them. guests and a governess survived. Fire suspected arson. Clarke described as a man of great ability.

Roy T. C. Clarke Longton Bridge Baptist Church Tunis Station Virginia Beach Nice Mr. Clarke Elle Bidsood Marianna Clarke Bessie Clarke Frederick Clarke Afiss Pullen Clarke

Unusually Slow Earthquake Observed in Japan

A rare tremor recorded at 2 07 PM on April 16 at the Imperial University of Tokyo seismological observatory featured extremely slow oscillations. The event lasted ten minutes and thirty six seconds with mainly horizontal south to north motion and no damage reported.

Imperial University of Toxo Japan

Labor unrest and global worker conditions parade across nations

The report surveys labor struggles and wages in multiple countries. It notes Germany, Italy, and Poland facing strikes and distress, Sweden employing thousands, Japan and England with large-scale projects, and New York City with 20,000 cigarmakers. It cites factory inspections in Pennsylvania, a pattern makers league decision, and construction strikes in Pittsburgh.

Prirsaciuc Berlin Italy Puwapriruta New York City Germany Northwest New York Brooklyn Japan Penssyvania South Australian Tuk Pattern Makers' League of North America Pittsburg Journeymen Horseshoers National Union St. Paul Minn Sweden Tokio England Europe America Paris London Tittsburg Sioux City Towa National Railroad Tur Vienna

Bank Wrecker Cashier Arrested in Scranton Bank Embezzlement

Scranton Pennsylvania city bank cashier George Jessup was arrested after business hours on an embezzlement charge totaling 135000 dollars. The bank directors closed the bank and placed it in the hands of an assignee amid depositor panic and accusations of misconduct by officers. The bank held city and school funds, with deposits near 590000 and capital stock of 100000. Jessup, about 55, had served as cashier and vice president for six years.

Oklahoma Guthrie Board of Arbitration Driscoll Chicago Diemer Asisas Riscoll Cavanaugh George Jessup Scranton Penn.) City Bank Hip Bank Jessup Jesup Northeastan Peensylvania Second Presbyterian Church Bicycle Club That City Pennsylvania State League of American Wheelmen National Association

Two Clergymen Drown Amid Lake Accident at Batesvalla

In Batesvalla Avi a father and his son both Baptist ministers Rev John Moxley and Raw James R Moxley drowned when their boat capsized while fishing in fifteen feet of water. They tried to swim ashore but exhausted and sank near each other. The elder served as minister for years and the younger had recently entered the ministry.

Batesvalla Avi John Raw James KR. Moxley New York Broadway Directoire Iag Sue

News items mix from abroad and domestic markets

Newsy Gleanings reports wide ranging figures on saloons railways and agriculture with notes on prices crops and industry. It notes elections political unrest and military movements including Britain France Germany and Russia, plus local developments at Iowa Dakota and Oregon.

BaLthong Oklahoma SwWeven Tuy Mexico America Branzil Bolivia Towa Great Brita Lombardy Tre Trish New York City Oregon North America Procron West Point Academy Tit Admisson Laurens County Florida Dakota Deadwood Iowa Sioux Reservancy CuicaGo Broadway New York Ait Brass Stu Census Bureau Civil Service House of Representatives Detroit Utah Idaho Russia Tris Louisiana France Germany St Jones Charlestor S.C United States Wide Hampton Great Britain Privane

Baseball Notes and Oddities from the Era

Various league updates and player mentions. Notes include pitchers and batting leaders, team moves, injuries, umpire salaries, and tangential anecdotes about New York tourists and city life. References to clubs in Boston Chicago Detroit Indianapolis Kansas City Brooklyn and others.

Priresong Yale Gross We BrourmEnsy Boston Tax Cleveland Clarkson Detroit Shrove Jato Indianapolis Pittsburg Morris Gonway Turne General Law Wallace Frost Fort Worth Bannock New York Kansas Staten Billy Sunday Pittsburgs Joun Morrill Washingtons Henry Geist Cory Gelst Bethichene Penn Afericre Jony Wanp Ad” Gumbert Chicans Philadelphia Brooklyns Kansas City New Yorl Feago Leagul iWon Laws Cercentaga Eona TE Iw AG Philatelphs Chicago Wittsburg Washington American Association St. Louis Brooklyn Kamas City

The Salt Metaphor and Health Advice From a Warned Editor

A fragmented editorial extols health as essential and links nervous overwork to poisoned blood from diseased kidneys. It warns stimulants and narcotics fail and promotes Warner's Blood Purifier as a proven remedy to restore kidney function and purify the blood, linking health to lasting satisfaction.

Celta Howover Warner Sife

Beans as Vegetables in Tariff Case Upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held beans are vegetables and subject to a ten percent ad valorem duty, despite their primary use as food. The case Robertson, Collector, v. Botoman et al. involved whether beans should be treated as garden seed or produce for tariff purposes, with the Circuit Court ruling for free seed duties.

Robertson Botoman Supreme Court of the United States Circuit Court Southern District New York L Bradstreet

Hidden hair into hats and lost city unearthed in old reports

A Gloversville report notes goat and deer hair once wasted is now spun into felt like material for hats after cleansing. A Chiapas dispatch describes Palanque as a vast ancient city buried in forests with five story buildings and a preserved road. An 1888 California freight tally shows $640,840 paid to railways for green fruit shipments.

Gloversville N. Y New York Telegram Chiapas Palanque California

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