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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1897

Page

4

Dr Thomas W Evans Dies in Paris After Illness

Noted American dentist Dr Thomas W Evans died in Paris after a 24 hour illness. He introduced modern dental techniques to Europe and cared for Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie. Born Philadelphia about 75, he amassed a fortune and planned to bequeath much to charity. His wife died recently. he left no children.

Thomas W. Evans Eugenio Paris France Europe Philadelphia Napoleon Eugenie Queen Victoria Bultan Turkey America Evans

Banks Fail in Perry County Causing Marriages to Stall

Extensive bank failures in Perry County Virginia seen as described causing marriages to be postponed and couples abandoned. President Willett and Weathers fled amid fear of lynching while deposits vanished from Leavenworth Marengo and English banks. Doomed savings include pension funds and nurse Carrie Patton lost 200 dollars guiding a townwide financial collapse.

Perry County Todfana Banka Leavenworth Marengo Kentucky Willett Weathers Eli van Winkle Ray Wife Mrs. Ray

Ruff Won to Have Been Hanged But Fought Them Off

A mob of exasperated colored men in Gibson Georgia midnight shot and killed Josh Ruff after attempting to hang him. Hezekiah Norris confessed to shooting Ruff and led the mob’s action. Norris, the alleged mob leader, is held for trial and says Ruff had threatened him after assaulting Norris’s daughter and had robbed others, tyrannizing the group.

Ruff Josh Ruff Gibson Hezekiah Norris Peniton T Tey Norrie Norris Carrollton Pickens County Ala Bud Beard Ines Beard Pratt Julian Guinan Chaaries A. Jones United Status Milson, Ney Jones Reno Misa Guinan Dr. Guinan Winedow

Spate of Sports Injuries Reported in 1896 97

A timeline of players from Louiaville, Tyrone, Doane College, Alerts Brooklyn and Georgia University, plus teams West End Juniors and North Homestead, with injuries including concussions, fractures, internal hemorrhages, internal injuries, and a broken neck across cities like Louisville Tyrone Bayonne Atlanta Sewickley and Swisadale.

Bbhrue Bowtes Louiaville Benjamin Rich Tyrone Penn Burt W. Surf Doane College Lawrence Kan Joseph Kapp Brooklyn Louis Cordova Bayonne Andrew Starche New York Casino Dench Robert Grange West End Sewickley Richard von Gammon Georgia University Atlanta William J. Keating North Homestead Swisadale

Wyoming Supreme Court rules on foreign born voters English constitution

The Wyoming Supreme Court in a county election case rules that the Wyoming Constitution must be read in English for voting eligibility. It disenfranchises several Republican officials elected by foreign born voters and seats Democrats in their stead amid broader debates on literacy and language. Separately, Earl of Winchilstone’s farm in England reports experiments converting cereals into high value food plants, claimed to be discovered by Mr. Garton.

Republican County Earl of Winchilson England Garton

Alderman Plotke's anti football ordinance defeated

The Chicago City Council crushed Alderman Plotke's famed anti football measure with 62 votes against and 5 in favor. There were few mourners as the ordinance died a quick and decisive death.

Plotke Chicago

Resentment Against Sugasta Cabinet in Spain and Cuba

Resentment grows against the Sugasta Cabinet in Spain and in Cuba over the push for autonomy on the island. An annexation to the United States is seen by many as the best solution for Cuba. Monuments honor Pennsylvania soldiers who fought at Chickamauga Missionary Ridge Orchard Knob and Lookout Mountain.

Sugasta Spain Cuba United States Pennsylvania Chickamauga Missionary Rage Orchard Knob Lookout Mountain Klondike Dawson City Russia Kotzebue Washington Count Cassini Peking

Postmaster General Gary Seeks Postal Banks in Reform Plan

The first annual report by Postmaster-General James A. Gary advocates postal savings depositories and a broader postal banking system. He argues for consolidation of post offices, rural free delivery expansion, and the creation of government backed postal savings to mobilize hidden private capital. He cites international examples and proposes deposits, transfers, and early withdrawal facilities with minimal costs to the government.

Wasmxatox D.C James A. Gary Gary Europe Great Britain Gray Postil Bank Anya India Canna France New Zealand

Imposing Capitol Plan for Harrisburg Arena Complex

The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, designed by Henry Ives Cobb, features a central dome at State and Capitol streets. The plan calls for two wings housing departmental buildings, with legislative halls in the core structure. An initial 650000 appropriation aims to complete the legislative areas within a year, while dome and departments follow. Exterior likely in Pennsylvania granite or marble, brick interiors, 100 foot base of the dome, 96 foot dome height above. Entrance from West State Street leads to a rotunda with elevators to upper floors housing Senate on the west and House on the east, each chamber receiving light from three sides and a gallery plus caucus spaces above.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania State Capitol Henry Ives Cobb Chicago State Capitol West State Street Senate

New York Herald Sends Commissioner to Armenia Minor

The Herald dispatches Rev. George H W Mapworth and an assistant to investigate Armenian massacres reports in the Ottoman Empire. Mapworth, a clergyman and journalist, will pursue religious freedom concerns with support from the Sultan's officials and escort by cavalry for safety.

Turkey New York Herald Ottoman Empire Herald George H W. Mapworth Nann Observer Hepworth Cavaliy Brignnnis

Man Reverses Plea in Bank Murder at Dover

At Dover New Hampshire Joseph E Kelley retracts not guilty plea to murder of Cashier Stickney at Great Falls National Bank and pleads guilty after proposing execution date of January 16 1899. He claims a contract with the devil ends his sentence at twenty five. jury discharged. sentenced to 30 years in state prison at Concord.

Dover N. H Joseph E. Kelley Stickney Great Fally National Bank Kelley Mason Concord

Fitzgerald Death Tinted by Family Scandal in Georgia

Alexander Pelky, father of Bidney Lasselles wife, dies in Fitzgerald after shock from his daughter's disgrace. Beresford, recently released from prison, caused a marriage scandal with Clara Pelky who eloped with him. Pelky leaves about 60 000 dollars in estate. Secretary Charles Page Bryan named envoy to China. Princeton professor Shields resigns liquor license bid. Gilliam of St. Louis kills himself after bicycle crash and mental distress.

Alexander Pelky Bidney Lasselles Beresford Fitzgerald Clara Palky Lascalles Charles Page Beyan China Charles Page Bryan Aindy Bryan Washington Chicago Inola A.gilliam Jones-Nixon Publishing Company St. Louis Gilliam William Amesbury Cansé Ola Denver Amebury Smith Amsbury Jefferson City Osceola Lima Works Globe-Democrat

Tragic Bielostok Accident Kills Thirty In Wedding Wagon

A fatal crash near Bielostok in Russian Poland killed all thirty wedding guests when a eight-horse wagon returned from the church crossed a level railway crossing and was struck by a locomotive. The disaster left no survivor among the party and caused widespread horror.

Bielostok Russian Poland Tfs

Ancient Etruscan teeth show early dental artistry

In Corneto Italy two four to five century BCE artificial teeth found in Etruscan tombs were worn by young girls. One jaw preserves two teeth linked by small gold rings to adjacent teeth, while the other has rings but missing teeth. The teeth were likely taken from a large animal and set in place.

Corneto Italy

Telephone In Thibet Palace Lets Grand Lama Issue Encyclicals

The telephone has been introduced into the palace of the Grand Lama at Thibet, enabling him to issue encyclicals orally from a distance and to ring off dissent and remonstrance should any schismatic within his pontificate be inclined to speak.

Thibet

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