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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1896

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Cuban Insurgents Press Near Towns as Wayler Fights Campaign

A cable report from Havana notes Captain-General Wayler, ordered to the field amid protests, facing a rupture with the home government. The article outlines insurgent advances toward vulnerable points in Puerto Principe Province as US and Cuban forces respond.

Puerto Principe Porto Havana Cuban Cuba Wayler Thia Weyler Maceo Haynon Maseo Sinud Wight Pinar Dal Rio Bia Yan Cristobal Madrid Antonio Macao Central Potaty Key West Woylar'a Alos Ben Set Santa Clara Luque 1 Lopes Amor Serafin Sanchez Aad Houchez Mola Sanchez Fa Dend Carnens Venezuela Senor Andrade United States Storrow Venezuehan England Kitchener Cairo Egypt London Khartoum Rosalia Fyouid Britain Liberia Burnos Ayres Argentina Fringe Ponto Patria Greece Atdeldle Bixmouth Mir Benjamin Ward Riehintsen Europa

English Gains Over European Tongues In Japan Note

The report claims English is rising above European languages in Japan with German next in popularity and French receding. It also notes a medical study showing high death rates from consumption among the colored race in eight southern cities compared to whites.

Japan

The Case of the Pilfering Solicitor and Clerk

In a small town a solicitor Bridgnorth suspects his trusted clerk Hartley of pilfering cash from a desk. A police observer hides in the office to trail the thief, only to uncover Bridgnorth himself as the nightly robber. The climactic reveal shows Bridgnorth awakened by his own theft, a medical diagnosis follows, and Hartley later marries and moves toward partnership.

Blank Borough Bridgnorth Mr. Bridgnorth Hartley Thos Thofta Nolicitor Bartley Eithor Eleo Seth Mel Entiiy Sampson Mr. Bridsworth Pir Land

Various scientific notes from a late 19th century issue

The article surveys a mosaic of topics from industrial electricity in Derry to compressed air power for San Francisco streets. It notes a 109 to 100 world sex ratio, tuberculosis in 27 of 139 NYC dairy cows, lightning’s zigzag path, Boston to St. Louis telephone reach, spectroscope use in metal analysis, elephant sleep patterns, mountains’ sleep around midnight, German gas lighting, a simple generative plant powering 100 lights, a self registering thermometer, and a speculative view of observers on Sirius witnessing Jerusalem’s destruction 1800 years ago due to light’s vast travel time.

Derry Conn San Francisco New York City Boston St. Louis England Germany Zurich Medical Society Theople Sirius Jerusalem

Beards Through History Tell Of Power And Law

The article traces shaving customs from ancient times to medieval Europe and beyond. It notes Scipio Africanus initiating Roman noble shaving, Henry II yielding to a shaved fate after a sermon, clergy bans after conversions, beards taxed under Peter the Great, and Alexander the Great ordering Greek warriors to remove beards to aid combat.

Francis II France Bho Scipio Africanus Henry II England Julian Cresar William the Conqueror Constantinople Peter the Great Russia Alexander the Great

Moisture effects on vegetable growth vary by growth stage

Research by M Edmond Gain shows soil moisture needs change with growth stages. Water is essential as leaves appear and again before blossoming, while dryness favors larger tubers and seeds. Mature soil moisture increases fruit count. constant watering yields are not always superior.

M. Edmond

Fire safety note on kerosene lamp blaze response

The article advises that water won’t extinguish kerosene fires and suggests placing a sand wall or box of sand nearby. In an emergency, smother flames with a heavy rug or damp towel, and keep a convenient place for safety equipment.

TWO DECORATED WOMEN IN 19TH CENTURY NEWS

A long survey of prominent women and society notes includes Sister Marie Chantal receiving the Legion of Honor for service with the French army, and Princess of Wales described as youthful looking with a new Mus. Doc. degree. Additional items cover fashion shifts, royal anecdotes, and notes on women in aviation, law, and medicine.

Legion of Honor Hosa Bonheur Marie Chantal Tours Princess of Wales London New York Times

Sympathetic charm and moire antiques revived in fashion notes

An elixir of perpetual youth lies in sympathy for others, urges Demorest's Magazine urging women to be cheerful, engaged, and not absorbed by trivial reading. The piece also notes a revival of moire antiques and silk brocades from Lyons, with colors and patterns popular in old ballrooms and fashion-forward court outfits.

Parsons New York Advertiser Li Hung Chang Thia Demorest Moire Antiques Tilke Selvage Lyons

Philadelphia piavo prank ends in accidental damage

A Philadelphia man devised a street piano prank using a phonograph cylinder placed inside a piano. He hired two performers to play along as a novelty act touring small towns on Girard Avenue. The stunt ended when the improvised instrument was damaged during a row, ending the act.

Philadelphia the Inquirer Hoe Italy Ttulmn Girard Avenue

Disastrous Mine Explosion Near Heckinghausen Westphalia

A colliery at Hecklinghausen Westphalia was the scene of a disaster after an explosion in which many were not killed. Twenty seven bodies were recovered from the pit and three miners remained buried in the mine.

Hecklinghausen Westphalia Germany Tho

Philadelphia man leaves estate for dog Cup and burial

George Barton of Philadelphia died recently leaving an estate of 830,200 to fund a good home for his dog Cup and to cover the dog’s burial and burial in a proper manner. His will directs the executor to see the dog finds a good home and to arrange for burial.

George Barton Philadelphia Penn Cup

James Hannaford Defection Alleged in County Clerk Race

A fragmented historic-leaning note claims James Hannaford, a defector from the Democratic slate for County Clerk, faced self harm at Pyoria ML under suspicious circumstances. The text references prior political alignment and a violent act attributed to him.

James Hannaford Pyoria Ahootor

Artesian Well in Cairo Sinks Gold Bearing Quartz

An artesian well near Cairo Ohio at 150 feet shows quartz rich with gold and silver based on expert analysis. The recent presidential contest results place Chicago as the national metropolis with 945,755 votes, New York 329,924, and Philadelphia 44,194 tallied.

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