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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1898

Page

4

Voorhees Resigns to Seek Full Term as Governor

Senator Foster M Voorhees resigns from Union County seat to become eligible for a full Governor term. Acting Governor Watkins takes oath as Davis O Watkins becomes Acting Governor with the State seal transferred by Mr Richey. The sequence marks the third acting governor since February 1 as lawmakers prepare for the next legislative session and eventual inauguration.

Trenton Samuel S. Gorton Foster M. Voorhees Union County Voorhees Rickey Stokoe Cumberland County Davis O. Watkins Mer. Richey Wathing Stata Wathio Griggs Themu Watkins Senate Niny Wok Vlosen

Mohegan Sinks After Hitting Rocks Off Lizard Point

The London to New York steamer Mohegan struck rocks near the Lizard while at full speed. Of 146 aboard, 45 survivors describe a chaotic wreck with many injured and some dead. Captain Griffith went down with the ship as a Board of Trade inquiry is planned to determine responsibility.

Farsourn England London New York Ashorown Lizard Corntstt Soast Manaeles Ufehouts Atlantic GriMth Hoe Grith Molwgan Crinth Board of Trade Oso California Epicures Enat Trnck New York Evening Post

Mine Disaster Pathetic Losses At Coaldale Colliery

A mine explosion at Coaldale No 4 in the Lough Coal and Navigation Company yard killed several workers and injured many. The blast followed a flood aimed to flood a gangway, with nearly 100000 gallons released and a series of subsequent detonations. Names of the deceased include Clarkey, Cook, Lawsford, Koouleka, Lunsford, Roess, and Smith, among others.

Lonn Pas Coaldale Penthem Ares William Cook Lawsford Koouleka Lunsford Willian Roess Goaldats Thomas Smith Fhadows Coasdale Lough Coal and Navigation Company

Livestock and Produce Prices From Local Market Listings

The listing catalogues dozens of farm goods including state pull creamery butter varieties, fresh eggs, canned goods, fruits and berries, potatoes onions and peppers, dressed poultry, and various vegetables. It notes prices for butter, creamery products, fowls, beef, lambs, and other market items with weight units and bulk quantities.

Pullarcam Okeaaa Southorn Cholea Mediam Choten Choico Baldwin Cape Cod Cholas Mib Pacific Coast Choloo Goene Untekens Phin I. J Russia Jersey

German Emperor and Empress Begin Holy Land Journey

The Emperor William and Empress start their voyage at 9 am with a large suite including General physicians and ministers. They head to Constantinople then Palestine, accompanied by gendarmes and eighteen equerries. One box carries valuable gifts and diamond decorations for Oriental officials valued at 1,000,000.

Beary Germany Baron von Bulow Legation Counellor Klehmat Imperial Party Aloy Eaipron Kmperor Oriental Oficiala

Battleships Oregon and Town Reach Open Waters Amid Turbulent Maneuvers

In a sequence off Tompkinsville the battleships Oregon and Town, escorted by support vessels, engaged briefly in evasive maneuvers near the Narrows. Commanded by Captain Barker and Captain Strug, the ships dipped colors and separated as a safety measure while an expected next landing is anticipated at Bata Doon.

Oregon Town Caltie Sevidia Irs Tompkinsonly Melo Oregon I Gaphale A S Barker Strug ‘Yerry

Explosion at Phenix Iron Works Sparks Furnace Blast

A damaged shell, tied to British warship lore, was burned at Phenix Iron Works Founders. An accidental explosion followed as scrap entered the furnace, causing damage and alarming workers. Details on the vessel and dates are unclear in the fragment.

Ashtabula Ohio Shitabale Phenix Iron Works Furhue Doors

Funeral of Queen Louise Observed in Copenhagen Vault Burial

A mournful royal procession in Copenhagen carries the body of Queen Louise of Denmark from the death chamber to Reedside vault, following her death on September 29. The pallbearers include the King of Denmark and other royal family members, with the casket conveyed to the ancient Danish royal home. The report also mentions a French government conspiracy story and other scattered, unclear items.

Copenhagen Denmark Bny Louise Basnia Grooves Pritea Denmarck Reekside

Murder at the Chingny residence in Stanne

Emil Chingny and his wife were found murdered at their home in Stanne U1. The bodies showed hammer blows and the couple were reportedly asleep upstairs when the crime occurred. The victim, a wealthy 45 year old retiree, lived in a handsome Stanne home.

Emil Chingny Stanne Chudquy Chinkguy Mer. Chinkguy Stanie

Knights Templars Hold Triennial Conclave in Pennsylvania

The Triennial Conclave in Pirtauona, Pennsylvania drew over 50,000 entertained attendees. About 25,000 uniformed Knights Templars formed a seven mile parade with seats for 200,000 along the route. General J. P. S. Gobin led as Grand Marshal amid receipts of 26,791 and disbursements of 29,727, net cash resources at 423,154.

Pirtauona Penn Knights Templars J. P Gobin Parady Grand Recorder New York State New Jersey Carnagie Hall Roubun H. Floyd San Francisco Grant B. Stoddard Texas C. M. Moultank Chicago Ceneral Iuetino H.W Rug Providencs Ohio Joseph A. Locke Portland J. Wale L. Lines Merion

Drowning at Newark Bay Involving Four Men

John Walsh age 25 and William Laury age 35 of Newark along with Thomas Eldides and William Millar were crab fishing from a stall boat when high winds made the bay rough. They climbed the Lehigh Valley Railroad bridge for shelter. Millar and Eldridge reached the structure, but Walsh and Laury went overboard and were swept away by strong tides.

John Walsh William Laury Newark Newark Bay Thomas Eldeides William Millar Thy Bay Lehigh Valley Millar Eldridge Waldh Laury

Warden In Fatal Clash At Haledon Over Bird Shooting

Perth Amboy game warden James L Tooker clashed with Secunde Caneva while attempting an arrest after Caneva shot at birds. Caneva died from a heart wound. the warden was detained. Reports from Tunis France spoke of a large Abyssinian revolt with British support. Menelik dispatched 10,000 troops. Other notes described murders near Dominion City and political actions in Washington.

James L. Tooker Perth Amboy Haledon N.J Secunde Caneva Semion Caneva Canova Cheame Waren Yar Vythoutdl Tunis France Ray Mangasets Menelik Ras Makopnen Ras Mangasta Tai

Scotland’s town drummer and civic notices in history

In Scotland the town drummer won an important role and performed many duties. When beggars and other figures could not justify themselves before the bailies they were placed in the pillory or jongs and then drummed out of town. The drummer also publicized town fairs and judicial notices after beating his drum to attract attention.

Scotland

Opal Tale A Jeweler Exposes A Imitation Ring

A New Orleans jeweler recalls buying an opal ring in El Paso in the 1880s. The stone was later found to be colored glass rather than opal after a repair. The owner, who mocked superstition about opals, reportedly discarded the ring to his African American porter.

Lucy Guupwiy Holly W Va New Orleans el Paso Texas Times- Democrat

Barbed wires aid signals in rugged terrain noted

The piece observes that barbed wire around Santiago, though a nuisance to soldiers, has advantages. It recalls a telegraphic message path that crossed five miles, suggesting Spanish use inadvertently aided the enemy by channeling signals and reducing the need for wiring through rough ground.

Sity Peruonas Eliors Joint Military Commission Brooke Uxiut Porto Recodoy Witlel Porto Rico Mona Culebra Blorca Cayoys Tere Santiago

Origin of Colorado's Canons and Gorge Formation

A Harper's Magazine contribution by Dr. T. M. Prudden outlines how the Colorado and its tributaries, first planed down rising surfaces through relentless erosion, then cut deeper channels as the landscape rose. Suspended sands and pebbles aided wear, eventually creating a plateau that formed a system of canons and gorges.

Colorado T. M. Prudden Harper’s Magazine

Shipmaster Achieves 100 Voyages Without Collision

A shipmaster celebrated for making 100 round trips between Italy and the River Plate without harming any vessel. Reports note the United Kingdom consumes six hundred thousand pounds of tea daily, a share matching Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Australia.

Buenos Ayres Italy River Plate United Kingdom Europe North South Seston Afgica Australia

Short Bight and Autumn Fogs Spur Aches and Cures

A fragmented catalog of health claims blends weather imagery with remedies and nostrums. Mentions Bt Jacobs Oil, O's Restorer, and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children, alongside a claim about Danish dykes and an ostrich-farming introduction in California. A balloonist anecdote and a Cavarets style prompt close the page.

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