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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1897

Page

6

Grain O Coffee Substitute Ad

Try Grain O Grain O asks readers to ask grocers for Grain O a fool drink replacing coffee. Claims safe for children and adults with rich roast flavor. Priced at 15 and 25 cents per package, sold by grocers.

Jury awards Donough costs wooden leg and job in damage suit

A jury ruled in favor of Gee A. Donaugh against the City and Suburban Railway Company. The verdict required payment of suit costs, furnishing a wooden leg, and employment for Donough, a former motorman who lost his left foot in car 33 gears. The company argued the gears had no protective castings and blamed Donough’s caution. ]]>

Gee A. Donaugh City and Suburban Railway Company Donough Portland Oregonian

Electric Snow Plow Pioneer Invention For Winter Use

A pneumatic snow plow driven by electricity blows snow off the track by a blast rather than sweeping it away. It is described as a pioneer invention that should be introduced in England soon, as winter approaches.

Uae England

Professor Burkner Links Railroad Accidents to Hearing Loss

In Gottingen lectures Professor Burkner argues Germany’s recent rail crashes largely stem from imperfect hearing among railroad workers. He notes periodic vision and hearing tests miss many deficits and warns enginemen and track personnel often lose normal hearing within a short service, risking traveler and staff safety. He urges stricter ear health scrutiny for all railway workers.

Burkner Gottingen Germany

Homes and democracy: ownership strengthens citizens and society

Leslie's Weekly argues the rise of home ownership across cities and suburbs signals progress. It notes abundant home building, many periodicals and books on affordable architecture, and education fostering better citizens who protect property and public order for families and the nation.

New York Leslie’s Weekly

High standing collars deemed dangerous to health

The Ledger notes that tight collars risk suffocation and should be loose and turn down. It cites cases including a rich American traveler found dead near Nice two years ago, whose collar button left a chin mark. Pressure near the Adam’s apple can halt breathing, and a collar may tighten when sitting or after sleep, risking congestion or coma.

Nice Pis

Owls and Spiders Featured in Weather Lore and Agriculture

A New York milliner challenges the value of owls while the Audubon Society explains their role in controlling field mice and protecting crops. Dr. O Hart Merriam notes Pennsylvania losses from bounty on owls and hawks. Spiders near Harbementern allegedly foretell storms, while Pascadero Beach California yields valuable replenished pebbles attracting daily crowds.

New York Audubon Society O. Hart Merriam United States Department of Agriculture Pennsylvania Boston Globe Pascadero Beach California

Verdict Declares Martin Thorn Guilty of First Degree Murder

In Long Island City on June 25, 1697, Martin Thorn was found guilty of murder in the first degree in the King of William Guldensuppe case. The jury deliberated for three hours after visiting the crime scene, and Thorn maintained an impassive front as the verdict was read. Mrs. Auguste Nack, his accomplice, faced an unsettled outcome, while Thorn anticipated death by execution or possible appeal.

New York Martin Thorn Long Island City William Guldensuppe Woodside L. I Nack Larsen East River Eleventh Street Thorp Auguste Nack Thorn Maddox A Atir Justice Maddow Supreme Court Room Queens County Court House Methven Gaiil Casey Bavowou Thomas Moore Forsman Cour Quilty Young Mr. Howe Wand Nock William J’. Howe Youngs Nuck

Typhoon Devastates Philippines Killing Thousands

The October 6 typhoon swept across the Philippine Islands causing immense loss of life and property. More than 400 Europeans drowned and about 6000 natives perished as towns like Tacloban were reduced to ruins. News from the disaster reached Hong Kong by November 1.

Philippine Islands Hong Kong Bay of Santa Paula Samar Leyte Tacloban Sydney

US warns Germany over Haiti and annexation plans

The State Department seeks Ambassador White to learn Germany's true aim regarding Emile Lueders and any annexation or punitive schemes against Haiti. Meanwhile a lynching in Waycross, Georgia echoes violence as a Black man, accused of assaulting a 17 year old girl, is hanged near Eli Davis's planter home.

Baron von Bulow Unite States Andrew D. White Germany Hayti Gefion Port-au-Prince Count Schwerin Emil Lueders Yoo Berliner Lagebiitt Heums Hhat United States Cauiyer Marblehead Huyuian State Department Washington White Emile Lueders Haythan Waycross Eli Davis Leonard Street New York Clive

Trial of Martin Thorn in Longsland City Closes Case

In the Thorn murder trial the People rested after barber John Gotha testified to an alleged confession by Thorn. Corroborative and circumstantial evidence were introduced. Mrs Nack did not testify and the defense appeared surprised. An adjournment was taken until Monday.

Martin Thorn Guldensuppe Longsland John Gotha Thorn Nack

Electric Contribution Box In Progressive Church

A minister introduces an electric contribution box with velvet lined silver cars on a miniature railway behind each pew. Congregants drop offerings as the cars move to a central point for collection. Also notes Japan’s single leather shoe factory and a rattlesnake incident near Professor Charles Rice in the Sierra Mountains.

Charles Rice Sierra Mountains

Round Table Quiz Fragment From Sunday School Scene

In a garbled Sunday school exchange a boy asks who attained the greatest age. A passerby responds with a joke about Santa Claus, revealing a playful moment from a Round Table gathering.

Bobby Nolding Round Table

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