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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1889

Page

4

Revival among Indians at Charlevoix camp meeting

A New York Herald report describes a Charlevoix Michigan camp meeting of Ottawa Chippewa and Ojibway people near Pine Lake. The final night featured a vibrant revival with translated sermons, rousing songs, and embers fading at dawn as paleface attendees watched the ceremonies on the lakefront.

Charlevoix County Mich Pleasant Grove Pine Lake Charlevoix New York Herald Ojibway Bankey Val Arbo Norwood Little Traverse Bay Indiana

Navassa Riot Leaves Officers Dead and Hostages

Readable fragments describe a violent Navassa Island riot where black insurgents killed four Navassa Hospital Company officers and wounded others, then besieged the superintendent’s house with bombs and weapons. Survivors credit aid from allied forces and local Black leaders for safety. The tale includes forced concealment, loot, and a call for external relief.

Terrible blasts at Laflin Rand powder works kill three

A violent explosion at Laflin and Rand's powder works in Beelsville Pennsylvania kills three men and injures six others. Debris, shattered glass, and scattered body parts cover several blocks as the blast flings sections of buildings into the air and seeds fear across the town. The cause is suspected to be a spark from a tack on the floor igniting the powder.

Laflin & Rand Beelsville Penn Carnegie Edgar Thomson Steel Works Braddock W. Rk, Jones Ce Steel Captain Jones United States Europe Johnstown

President Announces Numerous Territorial Office Appointments

The President made several appointments to land offices and public moneys positions. Named are Charles W Banks in Salina Kansas and Joseph Perrault in Boise City Idaho, with others in Eureka Nevada, Harrison Arkansas, and Donaleskay Alaska among listed posts and duties.

Land Ofices Coarge Marquette Mich M. Lange Nina Charley J. Kingsley Boise City Idaho Lee Monroy Walkedasy Kauy Jamessl Thadson Callide Ark Charles M. Green Morrison Armorance Mann Buffalo Wyo Alexander L. Morrison Sante Te N.N Yoba Charles W. Banks Salina Kan W. J. Griffin Eureka Nev Alfred A. Tufts Camlen Ark Felix Baker Harrison, Ark Joseph Perrault Henry KR. Tavplyy Rilem Oregon District of Alaska Donaleskay Trisha

Infant Firebug Terrifying Coroner Warns Of Child

An infant deaths after a three year old sibling with a fire setting mania burned the baby girl while her mother worked in Inlini apoli Indiana. The Coroner warns the child’s growing danger if not restrained. Also reports population estimates for Australian capitals with Sydney leading and Hobart second.

Inlini‘apoli Ind Siler Iti

Turbulent World News Span in a Hodgepodge Report

A crowded digest notes Henry Ives trial results with mixed verdicts in New York. It reports train sabotage, a high number of injuries, a sheriff indictment, a mass wedding in Richfield New York, a mysterious death in Herndon Pennsylvania, and various disasters. It mentions the US cruiser Dolphin’s world cruise, fires in Cresco Iowa and Cincinnati suburbs, and political conventions in Mississippi and Wyoming. It closes with a string of global notices including uprisings, accidents, and diplomatic moves.

Eastern Middle States Henry Alice Whrnn Herndon Penn Gottshall Purdytown Ronpens Drighton M. CG. Salton Fall Rtver Mass Evanart Harwery Anenville Huntigdei United States Dolphin New York Winre Pontoosuc Lake Pittfiehd Alfred Ford Tiron Champine

Burglary and Arson Rampage Hits Berks and Lancaster

A string of robberies and arson attacks described as planned by a group believed to number at least twenty swept Berks and Lancaster counties. Fires destroyed multiple houses while thefts and break-ins occurred at depots, Post Offices, and residences. Police detained several suspects after a late night operation, with two men remaining in custody.

Berks Lancaster County Pann Wrightsvilla Javturler Frm Alten Carrot Tharnesville Ilva Lapher Yard Livia Bindworo Prutsman Main Street Jide Fiester Heraza

Train Robbery At Buckatunna Captures $2700 In Cash

Reported hold up of Mobile and Ohio mail and passenger train near Buckatunna Mississippi by five or more masked men who forced engineer Jack Terrell and fireman Thomas Hust to stop at a bridge. They seized about $2700 in railroad funds while missing $70,000 in government money. Conductor Billy Scholes faced gunfire as the robbers fled toward Citronville. A second Texas route robbery followed near Crowley with two sacks taken and pursuers in pursuit.

Harrison Dayix Cumberland Fort Gay W. Va Roughy Mississippi James 2. Chalmers W. C. Mathison American Bankers’ Association Kansas City Winona Miss Sol Purnell General Sherman Army of the Tennessee Cincinnati Oho Chicago F. Curtis John Wale Ince Cairo Ill Tanner Wallace Emery Candle Company Cincinnmati Ohio Hoxzing Republic Mich Seral Cresco Iowa Cheyenne Wyoming California Butte Mont Sipney D. Waters Spoxany Walls W. T Grand Jury Relief Committee Egan Joseph Tow Greenlsigr White Sulphur Springs W.va Mobile Ohio Buckatunna Ala Jack Terrell Thomas Hust J. W. Dunning Dunning Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Florida W. C. Bell Lim Bell Meriden Billy Scholes Citronville Express Rube Burrows Alabama Mobile and Ohio Company Texas Santa Fo Crowley Fort Worth Themen Cxpress

Widow of Kanawha County Patriot Receives Large Pension

A Kanawha County West Virginia widow in her late forties receives a substantial pension. During the Civil War her husband supported the Confederacy while she and their children backed the Union. A Union lieutenant was killed by the husband after a guard sat on a fence. Soldiers killed Pierson and three children in retaliation. The mother and remaining children endured long poverty.

Mary Pierson Kanawha County W.va Harvey Pierson

Miscellaneous World News items from Santa Anna to Japanese empire

A digest of scattered notes includes an earthquake at Santa Anna California. Diamonds reported in Guerrero Mexico. Korea insolvent. Missouri governors at a St Louis fair. Colorado desert thirst and starvation stories. Johnstown disaster totals. Chinese women smuggling into San Francisco. Japanese nickel coins earnings. Hokkaido coal field value estimate. Italy orders Krupp towers for Alps defense. German army buildup on frontier. Paris Exposition attendance and closing date. Miscou River Commission funds. Emperor of Japan takes possession of new European styled palace. Russian arrests for anti-Austria conspiracies. Salt bed found near Bismarck North Dakota. UK rail accidents and fatalities. English plasterer fortune from Sydney. Fire Engineers meeting in Kansas City. Copper production rise from Superior mines. Death of Joann Crouse in Syracy. Freight train collision in Colorado. Bell tolling for czar’s train accident. British annexations near Samoa. Redmen convention in Baltimore. Membership growth.

Santa Anna Cal Iris Guerrero Mexico Tne Corean Missouri St. Louis Colorado Desert Johnstown Peon Miscou River Commission Japan Russia Austria Bismarck North Dakota Donne United Kingdom Sydney National Association of Fire Engineers Kapsss City Jake Superior Mines Joan Crouse N.Y St Wall Union Phenix Samoa Islands Order of Redmen Bylimore

Political ambitions and global incidents cross nation borders

A fragmented list of historic items reports Truexps of John L Sullivan seeking a Boston congressional run, guardsman accidental shooting in Allentown, a Harrisburg barn fire killing six horses, church investigations in Cleveland, railroad openings in North Carolina, and international incidents from Liverpool to Tangier. Also noted are a Chinese minister’s recall, a Panama kidnapping verdict, a Mexican duel, and disasters from Italy to Alaska.

Truexps John L. Sullivan Congress Boston Marturas Gavnen Fourth Regiment National Guard of Pennsylvania Allentown Willets Harrisburg Penn Ancin Lewis Tangier Cobn

Eight Lives Lost In Erie Ware Shipwreck

The schooner Erie Ware under Captain Stafford capsized between Port Rowan and Clear Creek Ontario and eight persons drowned. The vessel had been aground for days with extra crew aboard to help free her. Four crew members and four landed men were aboard. two crew reached shore. Drowned are Captain Thomas Stafford Taleet Marritt Edward Soper and George Sell.

Stafford Port Rowan Clear Creek Ontario Racuall Thomas Stafford Taleet Marritt Edward Soper George Sell

Sawmill Boiler Explosion Claims Berlin Workers

A boiler explosion at the Priz Brothers sawmill in Berlin, Somerset County, Penn., killed John Pritz Edward Prits Oliver Ross David Ross and David Baker. Several others were badly hurt as the mill was wrecked and debris filled the area.

Somerset County Penn Berlin Priz Brothers John Pritz Edward Prits Oliver Ross David Ross David Baker Brant Terriie

Baseball leagues and headlines from an era of confusion

The text reports scattered baseball notes across leagues with teams like Cleveland Boston and Brooklyn, mentions New York World events, player rankings such as Ewna Bennett Zimmer and Farrell, and a 1500 fine in an American Association dispute. It references society women forming a Baltimore club and broader policing of the sport.

New York Boston Australia Cleveland Philadelpha American Association Ynsrmin Hestra Brooklyn Boston Daily Boston Baseball Club Ewna Bennett Zimmer Farrell Chicazo Baltimore Chicago Reading WH. Stewart Enery Arnold Rnly Pittsburgh Hoston Philadelphia Endianapoli Washington St. Lews Goldsmith St. Louis Brooklyns Goldsouth Vvanleek

Terrible collision on New York Central near Palatine Bridge

A two-section New York Central Express crash occurred at 11 40 near Palatine Bridge New York. The second section with eight coaches plowed into the first due to a broken steam chest on the leading train. Many passengers including women were injured or dazed but the three rear Wagner sleeping and private cars shielded others. Engineers Horth and Slater were among the injured with two locomotives wrecked and debris along the fourth track. Rescue efforts followed as fire and medical aid arrived, and the accident's grim toll included several serious injuries and one death. The wreck occurred amid darkness with trains halted and crews scrambling to free trapped passengers.

New York Central Road Palatine Bridge N. Y St. Louis Express New York William Horth Engineer Weeks Abel Ous Wagner Kankakea Wagner Thenrst Ant Co.or Worth Jett Gee Freeman Henry Breanad Taining Ledyard Mehigan Central Road Boston and Albany Egbert Willcox Syracuse Willcox Joly Slater Nied Slater Horth Stator Albany Dayton Ohuo de Veuve

Dehorning Cattle and Tail Docking Denounced by AHA

The American Humane Association at its Louisville convention adopted resolutions condemning dehorning cattle as cruelty and urging prosecutions. It urged societies to seek laws making dehorning, docking tails of horses, and shooting pigeons a penal offense nationwide.

American Humane Association Louisville Nto

Notable Figures and Events in the Global Scene

A collection of brief notes mentions Joaquin Miller in Idaho territory, Prince Bismarck’s tea habit, Sir Henny Isaacs as London’s next Lord Mayor, and various reputations and fortunes. It notes Grienat-Luw Waxiaeye’s $45,000 story Ben Hur, Grance Banxcroft’s roses, and Senator Hoan’s fine library. It reports General Harvey Hin’s death, Henry Villan’s violin interest, Duke of Connaught’s U S visit, and Standard Oil magnate FoaGuen commissioning a grand steam yacht. It mentions President Connor of France and Jules Ferry confusions, plus Samuel J. Handall’s gout and elderly stomach ailment.

Joaquin Miller Odaho Wrixim Conins Maxsixa Prince Bismarck Henny Isaacs London Grienat—Boutaxera Grnenat Luw Waxiaeye Dainky Harvey Hin Charlotte N. C Lory Salisbury Henry Villann Tar Duke of Connaught Bombay United States England Grance W. Cuiips Mina FoaGuen Standard Oil George Kennan Samuel J. Handall Tasuyso

Labor News From Across The World And Nation

The report covers union activity in Omaha and Texas convict labor earnings of 865000 for the state. It notes South’s cotton price at 11.10 cents per pound, expanding tailoring in the West, and unions resisting purchases after 6 30. It mentions European labor trends, car industry activity, a Fredericksburg silk factory, and postal machine throughput.

Tez Colored Barbers Omaha Nab Texas Trm South Nauser Tosboxrns Faun Inn Frances BlackListine North Dakota Boston Tostos New York Ture Fredericksburg Normandy France New Hampshire England Lyon Mass Canada Espann Enope Cigarmakers’ Union London Organization of Labor Liverpool Dublin Wyoming Lospon

Teaching Patriotism In Public Schools Ad Dress

A New York advocate urges patriotism be taught through history in schools not by hoisting the flag. He argues for detailed, engaging lessons covering Washington to Lafayette, the Brookton Bridge, and Tecumseh, to foster true national pride and civic duty.

New York Washington Purath Commodore Verry Faragut Bunker Hill Lafayette Tecumseh Tenbranklin Meat West Brook- Ton Bridge Patrick Henry Chud Webster Andre Fauidgus

Eyes of Great Men and a Cavalry Battlefield

An occulist notes light eye color in eminent figures, linking blue or gray eyes to progress. General Dandy tours national cemeteries, cites Custer site wear, and seeks a 15000 dollar iron fence to protect the battlefield memorial. A note on hippocampus fish describes aquarium behavior.

Philadelphia Press Bismarck Gladstone Hurley Virchow Buchner Renan General Dandy Custer Battle-Ground Eneral Dandy

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Michigan Forest America Adams Young New York World Navassa Riots Navassa Carribean Navassa Rhospitota Company Thomas N. Foster Joseph Ales James Mabon William T. Shen Roby Remmty Jones Jobyrhite Smith Sherter Foster Joseph Tales Bill Shes Necroea George Roy Amoretta Kingston Janyuca Ausonrean Galena Wayt William Hensm Ruby Samuuel Murch Harry Jones Vail Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Hobart Wallington Perth Catholic University Washington, D. C Cardinal Gibbons The Treasury James Kimball Navy Yard Puget Sound Skerriary Tracy Navy Department Tur Wascouttellerate Oumiliplomatic Conanim Ous Yinty Bersa A Woon End Mel Harrison Deer Park Kenia New Haven Conn Postofivs Postnastra-Gexgrat Wanasaker Postofiics Laverne Poreign Odewa Sanse Shy Evory Kear Hundrel Hows Milan Italy Chistiang Crete Acantiatus Baie Des Charents Ain Gnebee Lave WLM Wari Pires He Armerican Germany Rutterdan iTolland Waterfoot Tipperary Ireland Blackburn Mugsland Legion of Honor Thomas A. Ehsm Paris Mixtco Morocco Armagh Rome Mauburg-on-the- Rhine Spanilan Snsnroy Vna Laternews Cuaxg Yes Hoos White House Blaine Miss Prer Charles de Arnauld Fremont Orange Morels Naples Torgia Jnank Cumsuinoy Hampton N. T Joan Frtzratnick Aliss Liverpool Jack New York City Panama Grasp Haven New States South Dakota Eau Claire Wis Carabria Upper Yukon Alaskan Comayopone Walker Bureau of Navigation European Squadon Proctor Nait Carolina Geronimo North Carolin the &T Lawrence Lumber Company Bersimnis Quebec Geana Maly Chiapao Meuco Neoclans Ising del Carmen Telsefureion Ier Dees Qahanwpolis Gata al Washington Amenica x Association New York Central Railroad Detalle Manchester Eng Tum Board of Fortification San Francisco Assir LV Wintes Bezad Ceese Western Meduin Norther Terete Nese Watertown Pugadelphia Pena Humanity Gulf Stream Ufsenhorss Popular Science Monthly European Kemp Lieutenant Malin Pierce Golden Medical Sage Waterville Pati Ulars Provertian Trust Co Arch St Racpot Tennessee Dobbins Tunsill Hood N.B. Beaure C.L Mood & CO Lovell Neermal Palm Morbur Ial REY Potest Ries Waren York Peerless Am Lou Contra Puoussina Cos Philadelphia, Pa Hass Smith & Wesson ‘Arma Emall Armas Macaco Smith & ON Smith & Wesson Springfield Raven Woo Ams Griy Bork Mazvy Middletown Springs Erin Ataro Sgu Bo Klving Cary Edward Harrison MILK Sitandard Barr Mtono Ali Moe Ee Haven JOHN Ae & CO Richmond Actesten Atlanta Dia, Sre Chadwick Theodore Holland Bos Phila BAL John F. McGuire Clinton den Sion Lawelor Boba Wallagton Sean Soias Pahs Hughes Bryan Colliecc Owain Pium Srecenevak Stephens Agenta E, Ross & CO Ingen F. Lobb Amaterdam Ganeci Ghichester Unubielar Chem Badinen Khorhler Eline Addrea Hornlem & CO Nethiehem Rochter Aes Amizture Isaac Moog Saac Moses & Bro Ziooklyn Safe and Exchange Sables Easton ISO Gali EA Eng Perr T. Hazertoxr Warren, Pa Feleleiolpoleieolonten Tieman Nic Orat Lupishamand TOWER J. Tower Jace
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