Cranbury Press Newspaper Archives, Oct 31, 1890, p. 4

Trains collide in tunnel blaze kill seven in Kentucky wreck

A morning collision on the Cincinnati Southern Railway near Sloans Valley Station Kentucky killed seven and seriously injured others. A freight No 22 and passenger No 5 plowed into each other inside a tunnel as the freight overlooked the follow on No 5. Fire burned cars and delayed rescue. many named victims from Kentucky Ohio New York Michigan and Illinois. A separate Union Pacific Armourdale wreck and Ensley City Alabama collision left multiple injured and two dead.

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Devastating Cotton Wharf Fire Wipes Mobile District

A massive blaze swept Mobile Alabama destroying cotton gin shipping district assets. Nine hundred bales of cotton burned at Goodmans mill near the shingle factory as sparks spread to Brown's warehouse and other structures. Eleven vessels burned along the wharf front, with losses exceeding a million dollars. The local fire department could not halt the rapid spread as winds carried embers across the harbor.

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Mobile Ala Goodman's Brown Mamnella Street Mobile Mills

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Berlin Poisoner Tragedy Adds To Barrera List

In Berlin Germany a retired farmer Gast poisoned sweets given to his children and himself. After long agony he died and two other children died, while the remaining child survived with no known motive or reason for the crime.

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Berlin Germany Gast

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Monuments Dedicated in Greenwich and Kingston

Souprers monuments were dedicated at Greenwich Conn and Kingston N Y. Major events include Hope being paroled from Sing Sing after nine years eight months and twenty days of a twenty year sentence. a deadly hotel fire in Syracuse. a statue unveiling in Concord N H. a fatal Bank death on Wall Street. and a major city storm along the Jersey coast. The Board of Estimate adds 5000 for a 1891 census in New York. East Pepperell fire destroys several buildings. a sheriff’s body found in Lincoln Maine. a runaway team in Brooklyn kills Mrs Robinson and injures others. ex Governor Urban Grupert Nourx of Wisconsin dies. Long Island City Mayor released from jail during a celebration. corner stone laid for New York Municipal Building with Mayor Grant presiding.

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Greenwich Wonksten Syracuse N. Y Tts Mary Padden John Stark Bonnington State House Concord East Pepperell Mass Charles L. Pickering Lincoln Brooklyn Mra. Robinson Giedsos Long Island City Tus Corner New York City Grant Smyth

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Vast world news reel reports riots murders and disasters

The dispatches describe a wave of violence and chaos across multiple states and territories. Included are killings in Illinois and Georgia, mob actions in Louisiana and Alabama, fires in North Carolina and Ohio, and a series of political and military notes from Washington detailing pensions, census updates, and international affairs.

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Storm spares Atlantic coast with widespread coast damage

A massive eastward storm swept the Atlantic coast from New York to New Jersey and Long Island, flooding lowlands and damaging piers, rail lines, promenades, and seaside structures. The hurricane force winds grounded ships, washed away bulkheads, and disrupted telegraph and rail services, with notable impacts at Coney Island, Seabright, Asbury Park, Sandy Hook, and many nearby communities.

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Rhey Atlantic New York Jersey Long Island New Jersey Ellis Island New York Harbor E. B. Burgess Coney Island Manhattan Brighton Beaches Moon Concourse Brighton Beach Keller Oriental Manhattan Beach Rockland County Far Rockaway N. Y Hogg Island Craig Arbor Lockwood, Smith & Co Morgan Catarina Matinicook Point Tong Island Sound Mr. Morgan Sandy Hook Atlantic City Monmouth Beach Galilee New Jersey Southern Railroad New Jersey Southern Asbury Park N.J Becond Asbury Avenues Asbury Avenue Keyport Bayhead Manasquan River Pont Atlantic Highlands Atlantic Ighland Branch Long Island Sound Long Stand Long Island City Montauk

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Cholera Outbreak Reports Span Multiple Nations

Advices to the U S Marine Hospital Bureau from Nagasaki and St Helena detail new cholera cases and deaths August 18 to September 11. Epidemic totals reach 1959 cases and 2031 deaths by September 14. Reports note outbreaks in Meskene Aleppo and Barcelo na, with varying official confirmations and troop movements.

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United States Marine Hospital Bureau Washington United States Nagasaki Japan Bureau St. Helena Meskene Aleppo Ldvices Spain Barcelon Rat Massoweh Russia France Italy Informaton Receivat Red Sea Constantinople Alepyo Plactat

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Passengers Held Up by Train Robbers in New Mexico

Three train robbers boarded a Santa Fe bound train in New Mexico and forcefully looted the car porter and conductor, stealing about 1500 dollars. The assailants then fled the scene as officers searched for the suspects.

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New Mexico Santa Fe San Antonio Osun

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Massive tides flood Massachusetts coast and fire devastates Apalachicola

Extreme tides submerged over forty seven miles of lowlands and meadows along the Massachusetts coast. A major blaze swept Apalachicola harbor front destroying mills and factories with losses estimated at 175000 to 200000 dollars.

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Massachusetts Field Marshal von Moltke New York City Metropolitan Opera Trousa Chauncey MM. Depew Jane Tannen Mantin Lancaster County Penn Almshouse

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Census Returns Show Population by State and Major Cities

The official census lists state populations with many typographic errors but identifies totals for each state and major cities. Arizona, California, New York, Texas, and others appear with figures. city totals include New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, St. Louis, Boston, Baltimore, San Francisco, Cincinnati, and Cleveland.

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Maryland Missouri Virginia Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Bes Bee Chicago LIN Posties Philadelphia Brooklyn Eseresee St Lois Resesennerers Boston Baltimore Pesee Ben Francisseco Cincinnatir

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Commissioner Morgan backs compulsory Indian education policy

Indian Office report shows government aims to break up reservations and assimilate Indians as individuals. Commissioner Morgan urges ten months schooling for each eligible child, cites limited accommodations, and notes 16,077 enrolled with 13,232 average attendance. Data on reservations and land cessions included.

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Germany's Aged Idol Von Moltke Turned Ninety

Berlin marked Field Marshal Von Moltke's ninetieth birthday with crowds lining streets and a royal reception. Emperor Wilhelm II attended a palace visit, presented a Field Marshal's staff, and 5000 dispatches and gifts arrived by cables. Funds and birthplace plans were announced for endowing his old home as a hospital.

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Marshal von Moltke von Moltke Frederick Grand Duchess of Baden William I Bismarck New York America Parchino Potsdam

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Fatal Carelessness on Ninetle Bridge Ends Two Engineers

Edgar H. Cooper of New York and Jama Herdman of Ohio, civil engineers for the New York New Haven and Hartford Railway, were struck on the Ninutle Bridge at East Lynn by a passenger train approaching from New London. They died instantly as the engine pilot hit them near the end of the bridge, their bodies landing on dry ground. Both men, young and working on the Shore Line double track, apparently underestimated the train’s approach.

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Ehret Bres Rrektessa Dingo Edgar H. Cooper New York Jama: Herdman Ohio New York, New Haven and Hartford Railway Company Ninutle Bridge East Lynn Com New London

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Court of Claims Annual Report Highlights War Claims Totals

The report shows about 14 000 suits begun against the Government in the Court of Claims and policing. War claims pending amount to 400 400 000 pounds. Last year claims disposed totaled nearly 83 000 000 with about 210 000 recovered. District of Columbia adjustments reached 330 000 at the cost of 5.00. War claims tried totaled nearly 31 000 000 with claimants awarded 105 000. In all departmental cases findings favored the claimants.

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Natural Gas Famine Hits Pittsburg and Allegheny City

A gas shortage plagued Pittsburg and Allegheny City for days as pressure fell on the pipelines supplying private consumers. The Phola delphia Natural Gas Company faced reduced output, leaving households and businesses without supply in several sections.

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Pittsburg Allegheny City Olevia Pholadelpha Natural Gas Company

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National League and Players League headlines mix in early reports

The article surveys team finances and plans across the Players' League and National League with notes on salaries, consolidations, key players like Ward Hanlon and Buck Ewing, and coaching moves. It highlights Louisville and St Louis strengths, Boston and Chicago links, and Buffalo's limited draw as a minor league city.

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Buffalos Tae Brooklyn Ward Kine Chicago New York “Consolidated Tune Pittsburg Wolf, Hanlon and Hoy McAnn Tabriioh Syndicate Dahlon Utica N. Y Wolf Louisvilla Buckley Cleveland Buck Ewixe Consolidated New York Lquisville Clarkson Cincinnati Presidenr SpPa Lorng Englshmen Hanore Brenarnson Boston Milwaukee Anson Tinsnxz Radbourn New York Crane Gore Hatfield Shannon Teapice Goro Jerry Denny Trere American Association Players’ League Sta Carrath Comiskey Chicago Players' League

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Newly Gleanings Brightens 19th Century News Highlights

A miscellany of early 20th century notes covers eruptions at Mount Erna, tax on frogs in Canada, tomatoes in New Jersey, and a future California-named warship. It mentions sea bathing at St. Augustine, Georgia hotels, a thriving Minnesota census, Cuban debt in Spain, and a booming tobacco crop in Vincinta. Also notes Pullman cars carrying millions, influenza in Europe, Oklahoma capital disputes, circuses charging high licenses, and a cable under the Atlantic venture.

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Hypnotism in Eyraud Gabrielle Bompard Trial

The Eyraud murder case in Paris, France, features dramatic testimony on hypnotism. Maitre H Robert plans to test if Gabrielle Bompard acted under hypnosis with Drs Charcot and Voisin to determine liability.

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Presence of Mind in Emergencies During Strikes

The article discusses how militia were kept ready but not deployed during the New York Central strike. Governor Hill says troops would be used only in true emergencies, with Syracuse incident cited as a warning against losing composure. It praises calm, level-headed leadership in crises and quotes Otis A. Cole on courage and perseverance amid illness and skepticism about a doctor’s prognosis.

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New York Central Gov. Hill Syracuse Iad Ghista Copa Otis A. Cole Kinsman Bright Ohio John Coleman Gregory St New Haven Conn Warner

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The Deserter’s Brand on His Breast

An old soldier stories of a deserter with a D branded on his chest and a sailor’s tale of a ship tattooed over the letter. The tale contrasts British army branding with later abolishment and includes an anecdote about using a watch to find north. The London Truth column muses on common knowledge and ignorance.

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Thander Tenth Hussars Sixty-Fifth Foot South Hampshire Regiment Ife Bowery New York Tribune Mr. Stanley Tie Amalfi London

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Mammoth cheese made at East Otto breaks regional record

A massive five foot diameter thirty nine inch high cheese weighing about 4000 pounds will be cured after using around 38000 pounds of milk. The record cheese was made for a Cincinnati grocery house and will serve as an attraction for a new building opening. Also notes a durable paste that sticks anything using gum arabic starch sugar and camphor.

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East Otto United States Cincinnati Winchell Scientific American

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Jumbo of Mankind Stuns Indiana With Size Records

The Indianapolis Journal notes John Hanson Craig of Danville Indiana stands six feet five and over 600 pounds. He reportedly measures eight feet around the hips and wears size 10 shoes and a 74 hat with a 74 glove. Craig is described as a great great grandson of Vermont's first governor Chittenden and a first cousin of William P Hepburn, the U S Treasury solicitor.

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The New American Work Horse Imports and Prices

A wide survey notes rising importation of demi-sang coach horses led by Elwood with over $150 000 this year. Central market at Caen Normandy. prices from 200 to 600 dollars. weight ranges 1200 to 2500 pounds. horses seen in New York wagons and express service. breeding in Wisconsin near Green Bay yields heavy half breeds 1600 to 1800 pounds.

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United States Elwood Caen Normandy New York New York Post

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Brisk Russian Emigrant Party Fails Frontier Exit

A group of over three hundred Russian emigrants with tickets to Brazil tried to leave at Riesztera but were blocked at the West Russian frontier. Guards demanded permits, no tickets found, and forced them back at bayonet point. The incident prompted protests and gunfire injuring two men and a woman, plus a baby in the army.

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Commissioner Morgan backs compulsory Indian education policy

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