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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1891

Page

4

Indians Trade Customs and Navajo Wool Prosperity

A fragment discusses Indigenous trading practices among the Navajo, noting barter, tobacco for cigarettes, and women as principal traders. It compares honesty between farmers and herders, surveys long trade routes, and reports the Navajo wool clip valued at about $500,000. Separate items mention ophiocephalus fish nesting and moles eating garden crops, debating their impact on farmers.

Indiana Ivea Anguarded Lee Joade Chicago Iorald

Trench Collapse Kills Three in Brooklyn Water Project

A trench cave in at Crescent Street and Liberty Avenue Brooklyn traps workers as a Long Island Water Supply conduit under construction fails. Three men are confirmed dead with many more missing or injured. rescue efforts continue as water mains and gas lines rupture and the city faces a possible water shortage.

Looto Crescent Street Liberty Avenue Brooklyn Long Island Water Bupply Company Philip Askoni Sithar Aldo Hugues Myzesan Hamenso Ona Fred Crawford Long Island Water Supply Company Water Company

Indiana Governor Hovey Dies After Long Career

Indiana's Alvin P. Hovey died at the Dennison Hotel in Indianapolis after a heart ailment. He had a storied life rising from humble origins to fame as a lawyer and Union general in Civil War battles. Born September 1821 in Mont Vernon, Indiana, he taught, practiced law, and commanded brigades in major engagements. He later served as Minister to Peru for five years and was known as the “Poor Governor.”

Alvin BP. Hovey Indiana Dennison Indianapolis Ind Mary “i Mdenzen Alvin P. Hovey Mont Vernon Hmitel Thirteth Ater Henest Peru Hell

Milk and fat changes over time explored in food history

Early methods produced butter from milk while modern science created cod liver oil milk derivatives. The note links ancient dairy practices to contemporary nutritional innovations and industrial processes.

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Train Kills Two in Hartford Crossing Disaster

A freight train backing down a crossing in Hartford Connecticut struck and killed Eastern and ALiddle State man Ronoga and fatally injured Mint Katlo Williams who had no rear light. In separate news a Yale football team defeated Harvard 10 0 before about ten thousand spectators in Spring Field Mars.

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Mixed World News Briefs From North America to Europe

A chaotic digest reports a fatal sawmill accident near Montoya, Texas, killing two sons of T. G. Battons and injuring him. a Texas jail hanging interrupts a local case. elections and political unrest unfold in Tennessee and Indiana. naval, treasury, and lighthouse reports note budget strains and maintenance limits. European and Asian uprisings, ministries, and a Russian wheat export ban color the global scene.

Montoya T. G. Battons Wheeler Mr. Battons Indianapolis Ind Allianos Winuras B Atilene Texas Frozzlu Hay Tig George C. “Finney van Tost Pers Lake Erie Joan C. Hous Contrean L. C. Hawk Wilton Dynocrat Knoxyvilla Tenn David Cooper J. H. Mercer Pines Bylvania Barod Charters O. Boring Evanston Methodist Episcopal Church Columbia &, C.y South

Various Global Turbulence and Commodity Notes

Dullness in England and low Mississippi levels frame a broad stock of perplexing reports. Trade prices, crop yields, and political moves span Russia to Portugal, with inflation of cereals in the German Empire and tariff protection in Portugal. Global influenza, unrest, and border quarrels ripple through America and Europe, alongside local agricultural notes and a portrait gift from an Ottoman subject.

England Rusia Venetunia Tuy Missisippi Atcony Sankey Scolptock Nevada TuRue Vermontsavines Australia America Europe Amiss Hriste Cepco German Empire Hannibal Primgiana Penn Hay Grerman Cape Mount Lotanon Byrla Las Provident Harrwon

Arrest of three doctors in Gardner Bank burglary

Dre Boyes and McAdam leading physicians were caught early while blowing open the Gardner Bank safe. A livery stable keeper Domed Gripes accompanied them. A detective aiding the raid exchanged shots. McAdam was wounded, Bayes was injured, Briggs escaped. The bank raid capped a year of dark burglaries.

Secretary of War Report Highlights Coast Defenses and Reforms

The annual War Department report from Washington surveys branch status, coast defenses, pensions, promotions, and cemeteries. It notes coast defenses as vital, cites 4000 miles of coast, and urges continued appropriation and reform to improve enlistment, promotions, and efficiency while detailing expenditures and administrative progress.

Secretary of War Washington Army Proctor Congres Tina Raya Jagit Alaska Lune Ttla Hhe Department Nem Ibis I Department Army and Military Academy Salarica

Labor unrest and unions across cities and seas

The article catalogs widespread labor activity including strikes and union growth in London, New York, Philadelphia, and Denver. It notes hotel, railway, cigar, seamen, and miners unions expanding, with wages and working hours cited, while workers in San Francisco and Fallover report earnings essential to family support.

Rew Youx London TreuEora Colonado Virginia Ciry Heya Youx Walten New You New Youx Citi Ayecatera Chicago Til New York Union Philadelphia Tux Brotherhood of Railway Tminmen America Denver Miners' Union of Lerinas England Maine Borland Plimsoll Tus San Franchco Brewen’ Union Tunis Fallover

International Exposition Plans Spark Wide-Scale Exhibits

Denmark’s artists and manufacturers prepare for the Exposition with roof garden displays and exhibits from Indian, wool, and ethnology departments. France and Germany pledge major showcases while electricity powers the grounds. Officials seek state delegates for a World’s Fair convention to align premiums and exhibits across regions.

Denmark Nawaun Foon Iononep Railway Lhen Horticultural Bulletin National Warriors Congress Focont Seston Sulalin Department of Agriculture Putnam Department of Ethnology Agricultural Department Oxfomn Usivanitty England Provesson Toz4 Theorblateal Russia Staday Ghict Thorpy Laly Apscimer Ivin Bertin Imperial Opera Company Harlin Germany Neas Muse Hall France Iward Beauwaart Chicago Board of Managenant Bliss Harriut Monroz Huai Paes Luasth Tus South Beek Commissionem Tany Drextsson Centrol Mre Vahner Worden Stork Wortten

Minneapolis Wins Bid for Republican National Convention 1992

At a National Republican Committee meeting in Washington Minneapolis was chosen as the site for the 1992 Republican National Convention with a June 7 date. Ballot totals showed Minneapolis leading over Cincinnati and New York as the committee debated the selection amid speeches by party leaders and state governors.

Chickson Quay Pal Stobart Uno L. McPherson New Mexico Arlington McKenny San Francisco Chicago Valmer Detroit Robert G. Tivans Minneapolis St. Mantwal Washburn Merida Minneotas Criinontt New York Osaha Cincinnati San Francisto Omaha San Kranvinen Omahi San Francsco Minneapally San Franciaan

Brooklyn Suffers Water Famine After Bridge Collapse

A water famine hit Brooklyn after a bridge collapse blocked supply lines. By the second evening earth was cleared, pumps resumed by 11, reservoirs refilled, and factories, elevators, and homes faced distress as water safety and fire protection lagged. Street traffic and trains faced disruption during the crisis.

Hidgewood Courtien Brooklyn Luidie

Desperate Bear Attack After Hunters Corner Cub

Six farmers John Crawson Samuel Weatherly Richard Specht Frank Minn Robert Minn and Hobart James hunted in the mountains and cornered a bear cub. The mother then attacked, tearing and lacerating the hunters as they retreated to a cave. One man was badly injured with a gouged eye and facial injuries.

John Crawson Samuel Weatherly Richard Specht Frank Robert Minn Hobart James King Dear Helfenstein Lena Piay Janos

Deadly cyclone sweeps Washington and docks area

A fierce electric cyclone struck Willis ton District of Columbia at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. It caused one death Guargg White forty five and injured several including Ada his daughter and Glara the apprentice. The storm damaged unroofed houses streets and streams, toppled walls, wrecked a hall and damaged the White House area with falling coping and snapped flagstaff. Telegraph wires, ships, and boats were damaged as the cyclone moved across the city and toward New Jersey causing widespread property damage.

Wllingyton District of Columbia Guargg White Twelfth Streate Ada Garmead Glara Grombors Agricultural Department Anno Anarknos Tookop Fency Gcarzetawh Canitel Hill Conroc George Mutterott Metzcratt Georgetown White House Treasury Department S Secretor Halford Halthnuca Washington Beth Lehigh and Lacawanon Carlide Penn Cumberland Valley Whitlo Graham Mini Bertha Ray Saillo Fister Lewis Wilson James Gila Ara Sunnyside Ocean Pier Capa May N. J Capa May Point Hudson J. C. Davidsqu'e Utena Nyack N. Y Raleigh New York

Electoral votes shift under new apportionment list

The table shows changes in Electoral votes since 1864 with twenty added from new states Idaho Slantans North Dakota South Dakota Washington and Wyoming. Other increases come from twenty three votes allocated to upper house seats across Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Georgia Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nebraska New Jersey Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Wisconsin and Missouri with states listed accordingly.

Idaho Slantans North Dakota South Dakota Washington Wyoming Alabama Arkansas Caliform Colorado Georgia Maschusetts Michigan Minnesota Miwourk Nebraska New Jersey Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Wiscounty State California Connecticut Kantis Kentucky Louisina Mounsota Mississippi South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia

Revolt of Mujtahid in Maranderan Suppressed by Shah

A Persian high priest-led revolt in Maranderan province was crushed by government troops. Fierce fighting followed a siege of the rebel stronghold. two hundred rebels and twenty thousand casualties were claimed, with many leaders captured including the high priest.

Teheras Persia Rollioog Maranderan Parsi Umber Arcost Hi Bank

Cabbage Scene at Clark Street Exchange Draws City Folk

San Francisco Chronicle describes a morning rush at the Italian Produce Exchange on Clark Street near Davit Street where hundreds of farmers bring wagons of cabbage and vegetables for shipment along the coast. The article notes scavenging for free produce by locals and visiting merchants alike, amid a chaotic street scene overseen by a supervisor.

Clark Street Davit Street Clarke Alley Telegraph Hill Ralinus San Francisco Chronicle

Electric light brings 56 days of nightless days to Hammerstein

The New York Tribune notes Hammerstein Norway the northernmost European village now has electric light in every home sourced from three nearby streams. The polar night and day are affected by light refraction as winters bring long darkness and summers perpetual sun. Absent: some place names vary in OCR but Hammerstein lies at high latitudes.

Hammerfest Norway Europe Hammerstein Jasin New York Tribune New York Academy of Design Af Kosten

Peculiar post office town names and language stats quoted

The text lists quirky town names across states and territories, then cites literacy rates in the Sandwich Islands by language and origin. It mentions Meantime art purchases, a painting gift, and a charitable subscription drive, plus various ads and notices for periodicals and health products.

Dow's Drug Firm Advertises Catarrh Cure

An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for cases of catarrh and promotes Tialt's Catarrh Cure. It lists Toledo wholesalers West & Tuvalt and Waxpino and claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials are said to be available and price per bottle is noted.

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Promised General Store Opportunity Flawed by Scams

A garbled ad claims rich rewards for running a well stocked general store for a year and urges immediate contact from hopeful applicants. It touts high profits, credits, and national reach while promising honest work, but reads as a dubious employment bid with medical tonic endorsements sprinkled in.

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