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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1889

Page

4

Internal Revenue Reports Record Tax Collections and Trends

Commissioner John B. Mason reports the fiscal year ending June 30 1861 saw total receipts of 130 804 485 with an expected near 142 million if momentum continued. Expenses reached 4 185 728 and total personnel and operations costs are projected at 24 260 500 for next year. Increased tobacco spirits and oleomargarine production and imports are noted alongside shifts in distillation outputs and stock estimates.

Ben John B. Mason Internal Revenue Secretary of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service United States Lome

Talmage's New Church Plans Approved for 5000 Seats

The Board of Trustees of Dr Dewitt Talmage's Tabernacle Brooklyn approved plans for a new edifice to replace the Schermerhorn Street building burned recently. Construction begins and should finish by September next. The 118 by 209 foot plot at Clinton and Greene extends to Waverley Avenue. The 160 foot corner tower crowns a Connecticut frame with Lake Superior stone. The amphitheatre interior includes two galleries and no steps except to galleries. The Waverley side houses two reception rooms and classrooms. An open timber roof will leave beams visible.

Dewitt Talmags Tabernacle Brooklyn Schermerhorn Street Clinton and Greene Avenues Waverley Avenue Connecticut Lake Superior

New Office Holders Named in Harrison Appointments

President Harrison announces appointments to federal posts including William M. Robertson of Nebraska as Register of the Land Office at Nough Nebraska John Q A Braden of South Dakota as Register at Aberdeen South Dakota Clarence E Hoger of Colorado as Receiver of Public Moneys at Denver Charles J MacLeod of South Dakota as Receiver at Aberdeen South Dakota and George V Ayres of South Dakota as Receiver at Rapid City South Dakota

President Harrison William M. Robertson Nebraska Nough Neb John Q. A. Braden South Dakota Rapid City

Prominent Figures and Global Hints From An Era

A collage of notable names and quick notes: Eure Cantos J from Portugal seeks modernization. Jone G. Warriien predicts long life. Gladstone to publish on scripture. Blaine writes for a magazine. Parnell faced discipline at college. Prince of Wales health and Egypt trip discussed. President Cansor of France cautious about routine work.

Gronak Ncroft Eure Cantos J Portugal Byswtanck Tventy Henry Frevome Dicieys England Rosa Bonxeun Jone G. Warriien Prearon Mugs Lixcorn Robert Lincoln Bello London Guimal Joz Jonston Actec Club Blaine Washington Mich Davin DeNnisox Coxe Cassius Af Lexington Mr. Rice Prince of Wales Bright Egypt Parnell Gdalene College Cambricdere Coust Vox Mourice Italy Germany Cansor France Watenes Jon L. Buant New Jersey Haya

Promised Funds Bring Hope to World Fair Drive

The Brewers' Board of Trade of New York pledges half a million dollars to the World’s Fair fund. Reports reveal laxity and dishonesty in the New York City Dock Department inspection.

Brewers’ Board of Trade’ of New York World's Fair Fund New York ‘City New York City Dock Department A_coLonen Schraalenburg WN. J Ins Deura T Parnell Charles Stewart Parnell Bordentown

Brazil Proclaims Republic and Ex-Emperor Dom Pedro Goes into Exile

Despatch from Rio de Janeiro reports the United States of Brazil established as a federated republic. Dom Pedro IIs ex-emperor accepts terms, quits for Lisbon with family after a cash settlement and pension. New flag is raised, Provisional Government outlines five articles for federation and local rule.

Dom Pedro Brazil Rio de Janeiro United States Portugal Petropolis New Republic Hilo de Janeiro Lisbon Parnahyba Alagoas Riachuslo Parnshyba Dom Petry United States of Brazil Bahal Order of Things Hig Eapie Marinv Rio Puble Alba Medpes Dom Pedrosvrill Fonseca Barboza Bocayuva Dom Pédro Dom Pairo Dom Pedro I John VI Done Maria Don Miguel Jr&s Isabella Countess D'Eu Europe Theresa Christina Maria Francis I the Two Sicilies Leopoldina Bourbon France New York Thompson New York City Prince Leopoldo Augusto Duke de Saxe-Gotha Prince of Wales Newport Alimonte Barossa

Newsy Gleanings Atlas Era Highlights

Caroline Donovan gives 100000 to Johns Hopkins University. Waterloo veteran General Stockmark dies at ninety nine. Egyptian cotton crop may exceed 3000000 bales. Utah population rises to 230000, up 68000 in ten years. Utah House split fifty fifty along party lines. Over 73000 Michigan farmers join Patrons of Husbandry since last May. Servian government borrows 35000000 from Vienna loan bank. St Louis World’s Fair finance committee pledges 4009000. European tapestry loan exhibition planned. Germany marks 30th anniversary of Protestant Reformation among German speakers. London company organizes livestock and beef trade from Galveston to London. Canadian fishing season ends. Canada-US modus vivendi expires. Three new ironclads to join Italy’s fleet of 14000 tons and 20000 HP. An inmate in Chelsea Massachusetts inherits 338000 from a brother in Providence. Elevators at Eiffel tower incident reportedly killed a dozen. managers suppress deaths. Water bore shows a natural gas vein near Poa farm. Advices from Shoa report burning of Gorda capital Abyssinia during Nazus absence. Dervishes burn city and massacre garrison. Chinese arrive in large numbers at Mazatlan en route to California and Arizona.

Ars Caroline Donovan John Hopkins University General Stockmark Waterloo Utah Michigan Vienna Landerbank St. Louis World's Fair Finance Committee Europe Germany London Galveston Texas Canada United States Italy Providence R.J Austins Steers Solders Chelsea Mass Tris Eaffel Tower Shoa Gorda Abyssinia Kinethet Nazus Meneluk

Mary G Caldwell and Her Gift That Created a Catholic University

Miss Mary Gwendolen Caldwell, heir to a vast fortune, funded the establishment of a Catholic University in Washington with 300000. The article traces her family lineage from James Caldwell to William Shakespeare Caldwell and notes her social prominence and a proposed marriage to Prince Murat that was later broken off over financial terms.

Mary Gwendolen Caldwell Catholic University At Washington James HH. Caldwell America Charleston Miss Caldwell Petersburg New Orleans Lnghel Mr. Caldwell New York William Shakespeare Caldwell James Caldwell Richmond Louisville Tom Calewell Breskiniuids Mary Gwendolen Callwell Academy of the Sacred Hour Manhattanville N.Y Europe New York City University Misa Caldwell

Explosion Kills Six In Montana Construction Blast

An accidental blast on the Northern Pacific line fifteen miles east of Butte Mont kills six workers and blinds two others. The men were blasting rock when a gast of powder failed to explode and a later charge of black powder in a cut caused a massive explosion. An inquest returned a verdict of accidental death citing carelessness on the construction crew.

Guthrie Indian Territory Noble Cartain Stephen A. Moors J. E. Jackson Cambridge Tex Town Chicago J. Ellen Foster Wilirax Grirririt Sexton Strawbridge M. E Baltimore Canton Miss Patrick Redmond Tom Lofting White Rock William Rickson Ralph Shaffer Lou Waltham John Crerar Ohio Lampson Farmers’ Congress Montgomery Ala Jupge Prence Leavenworth Kan Manassas Junction James Murphy William Betts Cardinal Gibbons Northern Butts Mont Yietines Therpelyes Belng

Hillman Executed in Glouster County Jail Corridor

Joseph Hillman, convicted of Herman Seideman’s murder, was hanged in the Gloucester County Jail Woodbury New Jersey. James Vunhive the Newark hangman conducted the hanging with Shortt Ridgway operating the rope. The execution was poorly managed causing a sickening scene as Hillman, who professed innocence of the killing, bid farewell to family and ministers before the drop.

Joseph M. Hniman Herman Seideman Gloucester County Woodbury N. J James Vunhive Newark Vanchise Hillinan Err W. Nobles George Carter Messrs Harris Scovel Ephraim Joe Hillman Nash Null Pond Turnerville Herman Siedeman Philadelphia Joe Hillman Perry Garrison Nh Mans Hillmay

Army Deserters and the Major General Schofield Report

The annual report to the Secretary of War focuses on desertion causes in the army. It notes long standing discontent and monotony driving men to seek civil pursuits, with desertion rising during hardship but less likely in active campaigns.

Schofield Schofeld Tom

Four Miners Burned at Middle Creek Colliery Penn

Four miners were fatally injured after a blast in a breast cut at Middle Creek colliery. Flames and coal fall trapped their rescuers until reinforcements arrived. The injured survivors and the fate of the seven rescuers are noted, with names listed as Francs Kiem John Jones Henry Knauber and Thomas Jones.

Middle Creek Penn Gay Francs Kiem John Jones Henry Knauber Thomas Jones

Remarkable Forger Barrett Duped Clerks and Banks

A Cleveland man named Barrett conducted a long running forger y operation, fooling clerks church members and banks with flawless penmanship. He produced and sold forged notes, defrauding manufacturers of thousands and leaving liabilities around $1000 unknown parts.

Bartets Cleveland Olin Barrett Seattle

Labour Movement Leader Guides Helmaville Plant

In Helmaville England Eva Humbledt leads the labor council, organizing operatives and presiding over meetings. The Sugar Trust has shuttered most Boston refineries leaving one open, workers endure ten hour days earning about 25 cents biweekly, a drop from prior wages of 10 to 13 dollars weekly. Sandstone for grindstones mostly comes from Ohio and Michigan, with 72S production valued at $224,000 and prices per ton ranging from 50 to 10 dollars.

Helmaville Nestor Enztland Eva Humboldt Tin Sugar Trust Boston Ohio Michigan UT. iOtoms Am Demorest Family Magazine Family Indy W. Jennings Demorest East 11Th Street New York Wworld Demorest’s Fanity Model Magazine of America East 14Th Street

First Governors of Washington and Montana

The article profiles Elisha P. Ferry the first Governor of Washington Territory and Joseph K. Toole Governor of Montana. It covers Ferry’s birth in Monroe Michigan, legal career, arrival in Washington, service as Surveyor General, and gubernatorial victory. It also outlines Toole’s birth in Savannah Missouri, legal career, political rise in Montana, and close gubernatorial races.

Washington Montana Elisha P. Ferry Monroe Mich Fort Wayne Ind Waukegan Lil Illinois

Market Prices and Agricultural Commodities Listing

New York dairy and grain prices with various goods listed. Prospective buyers see calves hogs hens and wheat mixed prices for flour and hay along with state products like butter cheese and eggs. Regional and farm goods include barley oats and barley quality notes.

New York Reevess North Snea Hartey—Nows Canada Horton Vlour Watertown Mass Northamst

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