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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1886

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Pet Hotel caters to birds and beasts in vacation season

The article describes a large pet hotel offering boarding for dogs cats birds and even monkeys. Rates range from 2.50 per week for small dogs and cats to 4-5 dollars for large dogs and 0.60 for birds monthly. It notes the facility's kennels hospital area and emphasis on humane care.

Tripper Broadway Duistice Europe Theodore Moss Virginia Ightingales Baltimore United States New York

Busy father learns value of home life in Boston Post tale

The Boston Post recounts a story of a man rushing between work and family who rarely sees his children. One morning he tries to leave as his son plays outside, the boy resists entering, and the father punishes him. The child cries and the mother asks which man caused the hurt. The boy answers that it was the man who stays at home on Sundays.

Harvard College Holworthy Hall Boston Cambridge Harvard New York West Zosten Herald Sul‘tan Abdul Nimid Serites Stortford Courant Jilly Turkey Beyrout Maine Low Island Staten Island Commodore Whiting Saventy Middle States Peas Williams's Grove Penn Gira Eae Entin Cleveland Dextin_Browny Methodist Church Oneonta, N. Y

Death toll of eight in Salt Lake City diphtheria case

A New York Vevas obituary notes eight Mormon children dead from diphtheria after parents refused medical care for prayer based cures. A foreign group in New York City is described as relying on faith remedies including kerosene oil and abstaining from reading newspapers, claimed to reflect debased intellect and misguided medical practice.

Saya Alfred Trumble New York Salt Lake City Frecord

Mystery Disappearance Mentioned At Breakfast Table

A mysterious disappearance is noted in a breakfast table discussion this morning. Denials from aides are reported while one quiet youngster named Georgie speaks honestly, stating his father forbids him to talk at the table.

Georgie Pittsburg Dispatch

Scientific Scraps and Curious Speculations from The Era

A collage of notes on spiders protecting trees, chalk wells lowering London’s water table, a possible shared meteor across England and India, a zinc roof lasting over a millennium, and Bombicci’s magnet theory for meteoric iron. It also includes folk neuralgia remedies, and a debate in the Royal Institute about angel wings and osteology in art, with references to St. James's Gazette.

G ‘Ketter Hinds London England India Perth Signor Bombicei Earth Bombicci Arctic Royal Institute of Eeolereologists Merton College Oxford Raphael Botticelli St. James's Gazette

Modern chemistry claims soda can power vehicles

A startling claim says a harmless soda can be transformed into a powerful motor. A Chicago State Street car runs on soda power with no fire or exhaust and a 13 minute charge for six hours of operation.

State Street Chicago Boston & Albany Railroad Company Boston England Minneapolis Aoda

Mayflower Wins Opening Race for America’s Cup in New York

The Mayflower defeated the Galatea in the first race of the America's Cup series off New York. Crowds on shore and on steamboats witnessed a vivid voyage with Commodores, millionaires, and yachts lining the harbor. The Mayflower led from start to finish, finishing around 4 24 p.m. while the Galatea crossed about twelve minutes later amid cheers for the American victor.

Lieut. Honn Royal English Navy Hastera Boston Rooklyn Americas America Saylshman Seane New York Royal Northern Yacht Club Radha Corsair Vision Sappho Stranger Oneida Wands Tillis Meteor Ruby Fort Hamlton Ambassadress Mirands Montauk Actzea Sachem Wave Crest Lancer Dauntless Collow Italy St. Johns z _ Gut at sea, beyond the Hools Scotland Sarah Craig Sandy Hook Fort Wadsworth May Hower

Earthquakes Reach From Charleston To Augusta

Augusta dispatch describes the Charleston to Augusta earthquake route along the South Carolina Railroad. Geysers erupt beside tracks as towns like Summerville suffer, plantations lose workers, and rail lines show extensive damage. Camp meetings, prayers, and amid panic, both Black and white communities seek relief as the region remains demoralized.

Charleston Augusta South Carolina Summerville Branchville

Earthquake Effects At Sea And Augusta Topography Change

The Hydrographic Office received Capt. Lao Voegel's report from the City of Palatka describing a submarine quake near Port Royal that caused a minute and a half of rumbling, calm seas, and a ship scraping sensation. In Augusta Georgia, quake driven land settling reveals new views from sand hills, with landmarks disappeared and formerly hidden houses now visible.

Augusta Hydrographic Office Washington Lao Voegel Palatka Charleston Port Royal Vooegel

Multistate events sprawl from yellow fever scares to political shocks

A crowded East and Middle States scene reports 200000 at the Cincinnati Exposition parade and Biloxi yellow fever outbreaks, a West Virginia senate candidate shot, California Democrats nominating Bartlett for governor, a Charleston earthquake aftermath, and arson jail visitations as turmoil ripples across politics and disasters.

Biloxi Miss Cincinnati(Ohio Marke van Pict West Virginia Enne Jake” Isbell Labor Party Isbell

Congressional notes and international dispatches in brief

Telegraphic reports outline Secretary Bayard rebuffing charges in Mexico and ordering continued inquiry in the Cutting case. Treasury circulars remind officers of the July 14 1886 presidential order on political interference. Queen Victoria sends sympathy for earthquake victims while the Canadian Methodist conference opens in Toronto. Russian Czar Alexander rebuffs Prince Alexander’s advances and predicts disaster upon return to the throne.

Washington Sebretary Bayvand Bedfrric Mexico Donnig Tne Secretary of the Treasury Clevelad Tuk Toronto Breaca Teemer Czat Alexander Russia Alexander Pelaris

Dramatic and musical notes from stage world shows

The article lists actors and plays including Mrtr Ante and Minnrz Patami heading seasons in Australia and England. It notes George Vandenhoff’s death in England and Maggie Mitchell’s repertory with Maggie, plus plans for a large Los Angeles opera house and a New York season. It mentions Henry Invine touring America, Decca at Covent Garden, and a Chicago Mikado production. It cites a Wisconsin drought causing a wagon fire and South Benp Indians drawing water from sixteen artesian wells daily.

Som Shakespeare Engad Henry Invine Ellen Terry England Maggie Mrpcet Maggie Mitchell Jenny Linp Los Angeles Cal Dixir London New York Prince of Wales Henry M. Stancey America New York City David and Munron Hina1as Chicago Washington Miss Johnson Covent Garden

Farm boiler explosion kills two men and wounds several

A portable boiler attached to a thresher exploded at a farm two miles south of Troy. David A. Phillips and Archie Hankle were killed. Newton De Freest, Rutger Vanderburgh and William Livingston were seriously injured. The blast destroyed the barn and caused extensive damage.

Burgéer van Theerburgh Troy David A. Phillips Archie Hattklé Newton Bo —Freest William B.idvingston Rutger Vanderburgh Vanderburgh David 4. Phillips North Greenbush Archie Hankle Bath Newton Dethe Nelson Wandell Wiliam H. Eileen Sandlake Phil Lips Hankle de Freest Wandell Lucas J. de Fréest Meier Livingston Aodarborgis Atp Pea Hankle Greenbush Charles Hudson River Jessel

Earthquake Panic Sparks Wide National Alarm and Damage

The report chronicles a broad quake with dozens of shocks across cities from Nashville to Savannah and Columbus. Buildings cracked, chimneys toppled, streets flooded with fear, and hundreds suffered dizziness or fainting. Several fatalities occur in Savannah and panic erupts at hotels and theaters.

Macon Garr Y Nashville Columbu 8. C Denison Indianapolis Louisville Serer Augusta Es Knoxville Mobile Ala Mobi Savannah Pete Charlston West Va Jane Milwaukee Wis Petersburg Van Montgomery Chattanooga Wilmington Dayton Ohio Columbus Andersons Hotal Duquesne Pittsburg N. C la Sare Raleigh N.C St. Louis Scranton Théorcillud Washington Atlanta Academy of Music Cleveland Savanah Georgia North South Carolina

Massacre of Christians Reported in Sechuen and Cochin China

Advices from Ching indicate widespread Christian killings in Sechuen and Cochin China. Eastern Sechuen villagers and northern Cochin China residents are described as rising against Christians, with many killed, houses burned, and farms destroyed. Thousands are said to have perished or been driven from their homes.

SechinGhing Ching Too-Foo Sechuen CochinChina Cochin China Leith

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