Cranbury Press Newspaper Archives, Oct 9, 1891, p. 4

General Boulanger Dies by Self Inflicted Shot in Brussels

News reports state General Georges Ernest Jean Marin Boulanger killed himself near the tomb of Madame de Bonnemain in Brussels after a period of grief and illness. He had recently resided in modest lodgings away from his former military stature and endured strained finances, dying at the scene with a revolver in his hand.

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Ormeral Doulanged Boulanger Brussels Belgium Mads Bonnemain SPD Avewato du Bonnemain Mme, de Bonnemain Ani Eyey Gay Mme.‘da Bonnemala Ixolies A & Swoon Polics Guain Howe Foreign Office Fefond Matines Mans Maas Almo de Bonnemain Difer Hla Eveuttut Carcer George “Ernest Joan Marin Boulanger Weleh We Peiblisatesane Marechal Ranslon Qiao Tar Chins Bae Raino Ia Meeras Boviston Mittes Burt Wren de Ot Conte Ozenat Eee Goblet Boulsager Clermont-Ferrand SarRsses Paris Bou Carrad Bor Eeant Nord Hera Bo Eras Geosrel Chamber of Deputies Floquet Boula Geuman Patriotic League Ann Jersey Madame de Bonnemaa Browela

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Boiler Explosion Kills Crew Aboard Tug Parker

A boiler explosion near Archer avenue bridge in Chicago injures and kills multiple aboard the tug C W Parker as it tows the coal steamer Pickands. Seven workers die and many bystanders are hurt. crews battle to move the grounded vessel while spectators watch from riverbanks.

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Archer Avenue Chicago Parker Wwera CW. Parker Tana Samuel Armstrong Manistee James B. Carter John Moora C. W Joseph Cullen Fhemian C W. Parker Henry Bell Botly Walial Puthad Charius Kortin Frank Wagner Dodeots Loar George Juell Thatug R de Mam Tha van Hohanck Lacksprakel Janca Cunning Faas Bidaack Sealp Ode Pstizos Mob! Oeclowiy

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Train wreck and bank suspensions dominate chaotic reports

A flood of sensational items from Syracuse to New York details train wrecks and deaths, bank suspensions, fires and legal actions. Notable entries mention a fatal train incident near Fayetteville, a bank collapse in York state, and numerous fires and crimes across U.S. towns, with names like Yale, Ohio and Washington appearing amid the chaos.

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Fragmentary War and Disaster Notices Across Europe and Caribbean

Reports describe DOQULANGER buried in Brussels amid great excitement. Santana wrecked at Matanzas with captain and crew drowned. Marks at Tooley Street London caused 1 600 000 in property loss. Ethiopian battle near Ambagarima. De hou killed and army routed. Piccago collapsed near Woaldenburg with ten miners killed or injured. Polish famine grows. riots in Zawirko with looting and fatal encounters. Irish Sea gale damages ships and shipping.

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Doqulanger Brussels Belgium Santana Matanzas Mark Brown Tooley Atroot London England Apviers Massowabh Ras Afula Dogiae Mangascla Debeb Ambagarima Dehou Hoydcech- Dacht Woaldenburg Silesia Poland Stresta Zawirko Irish Sea

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National Game Notes From the Baseball Season

Denton League star Lora leads in batting while Ansox of Chicago struggles with low balls. Pittsburg releases Krxo. Boston and Brooklyn chase pennants as teams shuffle pitchers and positions. Fouts returns to pitching. Ward plays second base after long absence, highlighting a mixed, eventful season's end.

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Lora Ansox Chica Kansas City Leason Cavon Gamea Baldwin Pittsburg Fourz Brooklyn Ricwanpsoy New York Consortz Pittaburg Cuxoaco Petcura Botton Steighthaning Exou1 Crooks Duffee Twitchell Columbus Thay Hoston San Francisco Golden Gate Park Tex Brown Philadelphia Athletics Desxy Philadelphia Cade Gearon Fark Denny Fouts Ward Foutz Nvi Ward

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Four Die in Hudson Street Tenement Fire in New York

A deadly fire at a Hudson and Dominick Streets tenement in New York City killed four people, including Annie Murphy and Josephine Ryan. Firefighter Matthew Murphy tried to rescue his family, and the blaze appears to have started in the cellar with suspected incendiary origins.

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Hudson and Dominick Atreata New York City Hook and Ladder No. 9 North Moora Street Joan Meljrath Hook and Ladder Jay Washington Streets Devor Traci Annie Murphy Matthewurphy Josephine Ryan Sra. Sturphy Dunn Jobo Touhey Mra. Murphy St. Cent's Hospital Seeryona Dowinick Street Matthew Murphy McLewee Alurphy John Martin Litto Yine Ryan Kate Daou Murphy Jem Ara Po Neenan Toubay Hudson Street Perry Street

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King Karl deaths ends era in Württemberg rule

King Karl I of Württemberg dies in Stuttgart at 7 am after a prolonged illness. Born June 25, 1822, he ascended the throne after Wilhelm I and influenced German unity, supporting Zollverein and the Prussian military system ahead of 1870 Franco Prussian War. He married Grand Duchess Olga Nicholajowna in 1845.

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Karl I Wurtemberg Btuttgart Karl Friedrich Alexander WL Hla Olga Nicolsjowna Nicholas I Czar of Buwin Karl Havaria Baden Hesse-Darmutatt Init Berlin Zollverein Germany

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Prairie Fire Devastates Wide North Dakota Range

Edendale reports a massive prairie fire west of the Missouri, burning a 20 mile by 300 mile swath on section 20. It destroyed foray houses, many cattle herds and quantities of tay. A tame picker allegedly started it, claimed to be remorseful after realizing the ruin. Ranchers seek recompense as the dust bowl area hardens.

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N.L. Sbhortman Edendale North Dakota Fort Yates Missouri River Missouri Hosaya

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Half a Million Gone in Ulster County Bank Collapse

Ulster County Savings Institution in Kingston, New York closed under Bank Superintendent Charles M. Preston. Treasurer Ostrander and Assistant Treasurer Trumphour face arrest for embezzling millions. crowds gathered in outrage as police and a sheriff guard the jail and bank building.

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Ulster County Savings Institution Kingston N.Y Haa Charles M. Preston Ostrander Matthew T Trumphour Preston Trumphours Tromphour Hood Dill Nheo Three Amy Parker Sharpe Aca Trumphour Dil Osor Rock of Gibraltar McAndrews Mone Ot Jnnalty Jtiis Otrander Sxocug Mooney Fire Department Sonsrisparno Desross

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Americans Seized by Russians in Copper Island Raid

The American sealing schooner J Bamilton Lewis was seized by a Russian man of war while raiding Behring Island rookeries near Copper Island. Captain McLean and 25 crewmates were captured and sent to Vladivostok after a brief battle. the catch on Cooper Island this season totals about 25 000 skins, roughly half the usual number.

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Loss of British barkentine Minnte G. Elkin reported

A St John New Brunswick dispatch says the British barkentine Minnte G Elkin wrecked during the recent storm. Her 429 ton burden vessel sailed from St John Harbor August 19 bound for Dundalk under Captain Bolt. Twenty crew members and the captain's wife and baby were aboard. Built at Nilford and owned by J Tang & Co of Milt.

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Aispatch St John New Brunswick G. Elkin Vessal Rhoeft St John Harbor Bolt Dundalk Wife Baby Nilford Jone, Ae J. Tang & Co Milt

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Newsy Gleanings Touches War News and Global Happenings

A mixed batch notes Austria's army size and Russian war preparations, pirate activity in China, tensions in Persia, and economic shifts in Germany and Canada. It cites U.S.居民 counts in Mexico, grain and bread imports, timber losses, and emigration patterns among Europeans, with schooling and naval academy details.

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Notable Figures Painted In Quixotic Fifty-Year Chronicle

A fragmented column lists prominent figures and fictionalized anecdotes. It mentions Tre Czar visiting the Kaiser, the Prince of Wales paying 1800 dollars for a diary, and Ex President Rorugapony B. Payts among millionaires. It cites the Duke of Hamilton earning 150000 annually, and a University of Utah presidency. Other items name Duke of Edinburgh, Irving, the Pope, John Russia, and various biographical vignettes with dubious dates and places.

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Indian Affairs Report Urges Policy Shifts and Education

The sixtieth annual report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs is submitted to the Secretary of the Interior. It calls for continuing the great reforms: allotment, agency dissolution, citizenship, and education, with 17 020 Indian pupils enrolled and nearly 2 250 000 dollars in federal education funds. The commissioner asserts education as the only solution, opposes sectarian funding, and notes a favorable moment for missionary work.

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Secretary of the Interior London Ayatema

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William Henry Smith dies former First Lord of the Treasury

The Right Hon William Henry Smith, longtime government leader and financier, dies in Gordon England after a rapid decline. Born June 3 1825 in London, he rose from book seller’s son to Financial Secretary to the Treasury and later First Lord of the Treasury and Warden of the Cinque Ports, with stints as Secretary for Ireland and War. He served as head of the Admiralty and as a key Tory statesman.

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England Treasury William Neary Smith Cluque Ports Hown of Commons Gordon William Henry Smith William Henry Site Ser Ant Aguts Brrand London Tis Condon Jung Earl of Grenville

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Tragedy at Giffards Crossing on Staten Island

A deadly railroad accident on the Amboy road near Giffards crossing killed Mary Edwards and her daughter Blanche, and fatally injured Elizabeth Edwards and John Jones. The wagon collided with Train No. 1 at speed, tearing through the wagon and badly mangling victims. Coroner Martin Hughes took the bodies to his undertaker, while the hospital and Baldwin House treated the survivors.

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Daring Express Train Robbery Across Albany to Little Falls

A Buffalo messenger, B A Moore, was held at gunpoint aboard a New York to Chicago express between Albany and Little Falls. A masked robber forced the safe, stole about $1000, cut the air brake hose, and jumped off after delaying the train. A large hole cut in the car end revealed entry. Moore aided investigators, detailing the theft and escape.

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Army Surgeon General reports on health care and costs

Surgeon General Sutherland presents the annual War Department health report. He notes a projected $100,000 cut in next fiscal year estimates, praises hospital corps efficiency during the Sioux campaign, urges pay increases for privates, highlights improved deserter identification, and calls for systematic athletic programs at posts.

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Washington United States Treasury Department Chino Omaha Fitzgerald Montana Goodland Kan Thaa Charles ‘I. Alexander Allum Illinois Cook County Chicago Trovon Commodore Melville Navy Harrison Russell B. Hasrieen Cheney New Hampshire Harrison War Parker AY. Roostan Provident United States Treasury District of Columbia N.O. Munony Arizona Territory Secretary of the Interior Sutherland Secretary of War Urcesta Corp

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Tragic river drowning after wagon overturns near Fairbury

Albert Horman and his wife Mia and two children were swept away when his wagon toppled in the Little Blue River near Fairbury Nebraska. Horman rescued his wife but both children remained missing. The accident involved a horse and occurred as the wagon entered swift waters. A second segment mentions President Whitney of the West End Street Railway Company, describing a new power house and a wheel with specific dimensions.

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Uncertain Umbrellas Through Time and Culture

The article surveys umbrella origins and uses across eras and lands. It notes sunshade origins, Egyptian canopy references, and ancient coin depictions, contrasting eighteenth century designs with modern steel-ribbed varieties. It mentions Corean improvised rain protection and notes a market for a portable umbrella.

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Japan Ila Hormee Jonas Honsyay Irish Times

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The Tomb of Maagolus Reveals Ancient Wonder

The tomb of Mausolus, king of Caria, erected by his sister Artemisia, stood 140 feet tall with a 65 foot basement and 25 foot Ionic colonnade. Excavations in modern times recovered Mausolus and Artemisia sarcophagi and many statues now in the British Museum.

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California Olive Industry Gains Southern California Interest

James C. Bangs of San Bernardino advocates olives as a profitable alternative for farmers in Southern California. He explains a method to propagate trees in six years, harvest a meatless olive with water and oil juice, extract and refine the oil, and sell bottled product with sizable profits.

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Opal Imagery Sparks Interest In Australian Stones

A reader describes an almost black opal from Australia with fiery tongues and opalescent hues. It contrasts with Hungarian precious opal and notes Australian stones occur in porphyry veins and are sometimes cut as cameos, such as a warrior head with brilliant colors on a dark background.

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Australia Hungary Zaton Transcript

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Wood Decay Rates Vary by Species As Researches Report

Tests determine how long different woods take to decay when buried. Birch and aspen decay in three years, willow and buckeye in four, maple and red beech in five, elm and ash in seven, while larch juniper and arbor vitae show no decay after eight years. The source notes twenty seven royal families in Europe with about four hundred noble members, most of whom are German.

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Great Artist Meissonier and the Frugal Patron

Meissonier, rising in fame and wealth, dines with a Parisian patron who loves art. He sketches on a damask tablecloth and the patron frames his own napkin drawing. A later breakfast reveals a crumpled scene as the patron’s careful use of a penknife ruins part of the cloth.

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Meissonier Moisonior Alciesonier Salle-A-Manger Salle-A-Manger To Secure His Treasure; But, Alas, the Palatar Balbordier Boston Globe

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Bogus Coffee Beans Suppress Dusty Trade Across Germany

Government action targets fake coffee beans used as mixers not as beverages. Imperial decree bans production and sales of machined substitutes amid food law concerns reported by the Afardo burgische Zeitung. warnings spread as newspapers advertise the adulterated product and trouble looms for vendors.

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Germany Fhd Afardoburgische Zeitung St. Louis Republic

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King Karl deaths ends era in Württemberg rule

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Half a Million Gone in Ulster County Bank Collapse

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Americans Seized by Russians in Copper Island Raid

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Loss of British barkentine Minnte G. Elkin reported

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Newsy Gleanings Touches War News and Global Happenings

Notable Figures Painted In Quixotic Fifty-Year Chronicle

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Indian Affairs Report Urges Policy Shifts and Education

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William Henry Smith dies former First Lord of the Treasury

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