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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1891

Page

4

Oklahoma open lands trigger mass stampede and violence

Dispatch from Guthrie reports the Oklahoma land rush drew 60 000 entrants by noon with chaos and gunfire as settlers crossed the border into 1 300 000 acres opened. Reports describe killings, stampedes, and improvised towns forming at Chandler Langston and other sites as soldiers struggled to control the crowd amidst widespread desperation and risk.

Guthrie Oklahoma Lingeton Clmare _ kon Okinham Horrabat Dale Mann Carrie Altay Choctaw City Secord Topeo Chandler Langston Chmarron City Sacond Sale Nex Eldorado Boourtra Lars Winfield Kay Pottatratamie Shawnee Iowa Oxieroma Isteenmacch HB. Baker Oklahoma City Tecurarch Amd Onwelzbeth

Global news wrap spans storms crimes and deaths

A sweeping OCR jumble lists varied incidents from across the US and abroad. It mentions arrests for embezzlement in New York, drownings in New Jersey, a conscience money payment in Boston, a pastor dying on an altar, fires and bankruptcies in Pennsylvania, tornadoes and wrecks, a roof collapse at the World’s Fair site, and political shifts in Wisconsin and Idaho. Also notes ship collisions, bank suspensions, and a Turkish flag at Chicago’s fair grounds with other foreign affairs items. The piece presents a chaotic roundup of accidents, legal actions, deaths, and public notices with little cohesive narrative.

Middle States Hanniuox Charles River Walthain Mass James E. Oarnanoin Ilogeton Wistar County Savings Institution Barton Landing Joann W.ann Frey Watugary Patzraon Farum Munvoxsy Ramatt Catholic Church Iranville Washington County N. Y Lytizn O. Gaerne State of Vermont Woodstock Standani Montpelier Vermont Press Association Josep F. Karr Metropolitan Life Insurance Company New York City Tho Champagne Pennsylvania Greensburg Penn Rogera Brakerman Wadsworth Firantan R £. Stanley Cayuga Scranton Pend James Horan Butler County Bank Milloratown Htod. Hoyt Millerstown Flw Dusan Philadelphia Tur South Atkinson Piscataquis County Mfrs Hall Orneville Hopkins Searles Satom Barth and West Tex United States Savings Bank Topeka Kan Wisconsin Severn Chicago. Il Sundsya Avnenr Morea Grant Kitchoo Savanush H. Duncan Engle Pass Texas Port Nouf Idaho Ova Mon Ara L. Weldamyer Jonal Clerk Fort Hall Darington Wis Chicago Ll. Ic Turkey Constantinople Pabfle House Joseph Cleveland Sheffield Ala Tennotaco General Assembly Nashville Briceville Tix St. Paul Mion San Quentin Cal Fleury Baker James R Bailey Esopann Germany Aites England Jacksom Park Gerinaby Lake Shore Fine Art Palace Micugsu Unio

Minors Die in Silesia Explosion and Fires scorch France

A series of violent incidents reported across Europe include a deadly explosion in Silesia killing SKYE minors and injuring several, a ball fight at Macneilles France causing arson and crowd arrests, and a railway collision in Prussian Silesia killing ten. In Ottawa Parliament Britain retrenches, opposition targeting the Portmaster General over railway contract profits. The British government also faces revolts in Chile amid economic strife.

SKYE Daimap Silesia Macneilles France Areua Lnally Cearot Ank Mule Sim Sages Fenocios Bart. Votittene Foreign P Ofice Great Britain Henry Cecil Raikes Ciwras Polliery Santiago Hay Chill Go- Incrowry Woltrom Prussian Silesia Tewse of Commons Ottawa Canada Portmariner John Inggart

National League season notes and player moves amid pennant race

The article reviews top players, signings, and performance across the Association and National League. It notes Carcaco winning the pennant, Praucen Nicow bay beau’s release, and Dessey signing for Philadelphia. It highlights leading run-getter Drar-Mure How, Browning’s outfield prowess, McKeay’s durability, and various leaders across teams including Cincinnati, Boston, New York, and Washington. It also mentions injury and fatigue trends, club money, and a dramatic Indianapolis game with late-strikeouts and a one-armed player involved.

Carcaco Prycuen Nicow Bay Beau Chicapo Drar-Mure St. Louis American Association Dessy Cartary Curry Boston Ting Aften Cincinnati Browning Braanaven Pittisbury Até Agame Copratus Washington Honolulua McPuer Cascinatdis Lesgua Cacurn Bucktry New York Clarke Ly Goston Haltmore Athletic Halligan Holliday Ara Bessett Jning Brouthern Borton Sutcliffe O'Neill Donovan Louisville Wond van Haltren Baltimore Duffee Columbus Mike Kelly Cincinnsti Indianapolis Jeg Aktest

Labor unrest and union activity across the United States

Reports from Cleveland to New York and beyond reveal rising labor action. Mail, telephony, and tobacco trades wage disputes, while unions claim gains in wage scales and bargaining power. Notable items include drivers in London, waiters in Paris, and battlegrounds over Labor Day recognition.

Cleveland Ohio United States Loxpox Winmng Taw Boston Cigar-Makers' Union Thei Treasury British Trades Union Congress of Glastow Scotland Tus State Labor Commission Chicago London Board Gms Paul Canon City Fremont County Col TERR Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Montreal Canola Arthur Spanitan Warensaxisa Switzerland Paris Thx Central Labor Union of New York Congress Inter West Prussia Prussia International Brotherhood of Railway Contuctors Berlin Geo

Severe gale damages and flood impacts across England and Wales

A Norwich dispatch reports furious gales causing wrecks and inundations across multiple counties. Crops suffer nationwide while damaged bridges, sunk yachts, and interrupted traffic disrupt daily life. In Wales floods affect valleys and mills, and an Italian mission is noted amid global turmoil. A California jute mill strike adds to the era’s unrest.

Norwich-on-Twea Northumbertawl England Tanfan Fuchos Peeraut Inburgh Vurta Ello Pemenies Mersey Wachpool Wales Staria Mativey Italy

Death of Balmaceda Feels Chile in Turmoil and Exile

A chaotic report describes ex President Balmaceda allegedly shooting himself in the Argentine Legation in Santingo, amid fear of capture by the Junta after surrender at Santiago. Citizens flocked to the legation as officials verified the death, while Balmaceda left a letter blaming his generals and arguing for his country’s independence.

Washington Traos Iowa Tron Worls Dubuque Tus Iseio Oklahoma Joanian Pauncefonte State Department War Department Plattaburz Barracks N. Y Fexpaicnk New York Whites House Tix Don Benzanin Moriya Guinoha Salvador Mesa Asriep Roan State Department of Balmaceda Merc Chili Rome Pilzrity Ago Pasta Kazaziani Minto Fmanea Constantinople Howe CrtAnea Petrus Farehlos Valparaiso Balmaceda Targaton Santingo Grost Balmacoda Santiago Senor Arriburia Junta Senor Domingo Torre Balmaceis Arrieta Melethor Corleta Uruguay Letion Xual Carlo Walker Martinez Senor Metcher Senor Concho Aguerra Suprema Court Legation Halnisceda Gutsebinliit Balmoests Concan Oda America Egan Haloigexta Juan Manual Balmocola Santiazo Clubda la Ra Forma Congras Liberal Party Provident Santa Maria Balatgenda Vial Balmacoia Isako Chill Heable Apinisters Santaentes Hol Gowily Ste Waltlag Chile Helier Lenett Ahleh Nina

New York Beneath Crowds and Global News Flows

A garbled United States and world summary reports crops and populations across nations. Mentions Italy, New Jersey cranberry yields, Connecticut peach crop hopes, Guatemala census, and a hurricane toll. Note references to rail clerks, telegraph, fairs, and labor topics amid scattered figures and locations.

Italy PittaLur New York Caxana Connecticut Europe Chie San Francisco China Pennsylvania Colne New Jersey Chile Col. Tuy Railway Washington Guatemala Ateick Browswood Texan United States Louisian Sugar Crop 4 Reporter As Hhely Asiaware Maryland Martinique West Tadley Michigan Sherman Rockies Union Pacific

London Bank Robbery Shocks City as Heist Targets Major Lender

A major heist in London England reports thieves gaining access to a bank through an adjacent apartment near the main entrance. Initial estimates place stolen funds between 8100,000 and 1,270,007, with authorities alerting British stations and international bodies. An uncertain figure suggests broad impacts on cross border financial security and traveler watches, as authorities monitor funds, suspects, and potential shipments for diversion.

Lonton Engin Thas London United States

Exposition plans and world fair features unfold

The piece outlines World’s Fair power capacity and visitors. Tequila and engineers work under a board at Lady Managers. the Prince of Wales may visit Chicago with Emperor Wilhelm. It notes Exposition costs near 18.97 million, U.S. and foreign contributions, and a major live stock and agricultural program with 159,000 dollars in premiums. Plans include reproductions of Columbus Folios and international pavilions. The Live Stock Mall will host cattle, horses, poultry and breed events across multiple floors and rooms for farm groups and alliances.

Tre Tequila Arelicu Attendante Maa Suga Gare Conn Tennessee Lady Managers London Chronicle Prince of Wales Chiago Wil Mans Germany Alt the Exposition Company United States National Association of Cannol Fool Packers Cay Tiis Ahlaf Juchanan Tur La Riba+da Patoy Spain Columbus Mexico Guatemala Salvador Nieara- Fen Costa Rica Columbia Ecuador Perushire Urazil Jackson Fark Antigua Colombia Republic Ecnator Chicago Paris Colonnias Ollc Dot Pet Uero Farmery Alliance Theational Orange Burnham

Prominent Figures and Literary Notes Across Nations

Prominent people and writers appear in a sweeping, fragmented survey. Mentions include Seavin's son king, Revovang Kirra composing drama, W W Aston's income, and young preachers. references to the Prince of Wales, ex-operators, and ministers. cultural and political figures from Germany, France, and the United States. The piece skims assorted anecdotes on finance, travel, births, and scholarly pursuits without a single cohesive story.

Seavin Anawall Revovang Kirra W.W. Aston Samaxox Prince of Wales Brazil Dom Pedro M. Racyrrt Germany Kaiser Lavarny Lupetus Firth Supreme Court Speaka Greel Parsinkst Georgia Janra Rupsets Lowrttz C. A. Dana Dr. Holland Walt Whitman Dua Ward Font Vactoria Zevaen Palladalphia Chile Nya Bafaerda Beri Jfo Ito Jars LaNe Auney Kentucky Tate's Crook Lexington Witow Ivary Mle, de Vousa San Franciss Thas Bombia Brettdarto Mint Weitlee de Young

Deacon White Tries to Corner Corn and Goes Bankrupt

Wall Street sensation Deacon White and his firm S V White & Co assigned assets to Charles W Gold as they collapsed under corn corner bets. White, a longtime NY financier, faced debts estimated at 1.5 to 2 million dollars after overextending on September corn futures for delivery in September and October. Heavy Chicago receipts and bank interference wrecked the scheme, forcing liquidation as prices fell from peak profits.

Deacon” White S V.white & Co New York Stock Exchange Charles W. Gold Wall Street White Svarld Shovanso Zita Cory Wushole Haa New York Bankes Watts Whity Cormanions Farner

Western Train Robbers Strike The Mise Case

An overnight heist on a passenger train near Lelinvetta in Hinton Topettory is described. Bandits derailed the express car, looted $2550, and fled into the woods with their stolen booty while pursuing authorities trail Muskogoo.

Katie Ofpress Lelinvetta Hinton Topettory Wagener

European famine forecast in a world food study

An American Agriculturist analysis warns Europe faces dire bread shortages despite a favorable year, with Russia and Germany Hoarding reserves and embargoes on rye. It estimates a global wheat and rye deficit around 200 million bushels, worsened by Ireland’s failed potato crop and continental shortages, foreshadowing higher prices despite current exports.

America Europe Russia Konstantivovka Ministry of Finance Germany Baltic United States Canada Ireland Europa Agriculturist Dem Agriculturiat Res

Fatal Chicago Fire Kills Seven in Three Story Brick Building

A morning fire in Chicago at New Shawk 51 Balgwick street swept through a three story brick structure, killing seven people including Jo n Scholl and his wife and five children, while injuring another. The blaze started in a bakery area and spread rapidly through the rear staircases, trapping residents on the upper floors before firefighters could rescue survivors. The victims include a mechanic, his wife and five children aged 5 to 17, with the cause under investigation and financial losses estimated as insignificant.

New Shawk Balgwick Civiesto Wich Schall Foxsty Ehlideen Ostia Anno Tlard Foors Jet Mowle Uldren Keatitz Rosnstein Ioseniivid Sebelk Unt Burns Keafitz Mra Scholl

William L Scott Dead A Pennsylvanian Millionaire Dies in Newport

William L Scott, born in Washington D C July 2, 1800s era, a Pennsylvania figure and former Forty-ninth Congress member, died suddenly at Newport after two weeks in care. He lived amid railroads and finance engagements, including Union Pacific and Lake Shore railroads, with a noted NYSE association.

Millonaire Newport W. I. Beate Pennsylvania Brng Peon Scote Stott Tiger Leea Kr. Peno Sente Washington, D.C Howe of Representatives

Drowned in the Hudson and other early 20th century notes

A drowned river tragedy reports three men a woman and a child lost after a boat capsized near Low Point on the Hudson. Only one body recovered. The piece then surveys British titles and a London theater manager knighted for entertaining the German emperor, followed by satire on aristocracy and a Massachusetts remonstrance about old maids.

Wadson Raver Low Point Pouzhhoepsig Hampton Nan

First iron bridge of 1778 inspires modern steel dreams

The piece recalls Ironbridge built in 1778 over a Balop river on the Shrewsbury Worcester line, noting its iron arches, three supports, and 96 foot span. It mentions nearby foundries, construction details, and Stephenson praising the project while defending iron’s durability amid fears of rust.

Cariona Balop Shrewsbury Worcester England Coalbrookdale Stephenson Boston Transcript

Vestibule Stock Car Aids Loading Cattle Trade

The St Louis Southwestern Railway unveils a vestibule stock car with double outward doors and an apron system. Long iron hooks brace doors to form a continuous platform, allowing cattle to pass between cars without moving the train, even with multiple chutes.

St. Louis Aiadelphia

Wonders of California Gardens and Giants Yet

A Boston Transcript note surveys California flora and produce, claiming squash reaching 300 pounds, grape varieties of mammoth size, five foot boots, tall corn stalks, twenty foot prickly pear, and giant mustard fields. It highlights heliotrope hedges six feet high, rose gemma jum with eighteen to twenty foot branches, and a fuchsia with tree-like stems, plus a rose bush whose main stem is three feet around and branches spread over twelve thousand square feet.

Vasctation California Calfornia Boston Transcript

Chiro Faces Drainage Crisis as France Blocks Plan

Chiro waterway and sewerage woes persist as France demands an international commission to study the plan. The city, with poor drainage, faced costly remedies after government engineers proposed a cheapest system funded by city receipts, but unanimity among experts stalls adoption.

Chiro Egypt Aetter France

Balser Trainy Boys and Spartan Training Image

The Emperor of Germany is described with Spartan traits in training his six sons. They endure a plain room, iron cot, hard mattresses, and early seven o clock routines, including a gold bath and vigorous exercises. A Philadelphia record notes 506,532 Congregational Church members in the country, with Massachusetts leading.

Germany Congregational Church Shasachusetts

Petrified horse found in Mason's Ford Creek near Etringtown

A large white petrified horse was unearthed from Mason's Ford Creek in Indian Territory after years of gradual creek shrinkage. The carved fossil shows a buried saddle marks and spurs, an arrow piercing the neck, and one broken hoof. The specimen, once in Stringtown, is slated for the Smithsonian Institution, with other museums vying to acquire it.

Etringtown Indian Territory Stringtown Smithsonian Institution Philadelphia Times

Towton Field Roses Describe a Tale From Yorkist Wars

Aroses Where's War Was Waged discusses the Wars of the Roses and a unique rose found on Towton Field. The account cites Towton, Palm Sunday 1401, and notes the dwindling white roses with red centers, once plentiful but now rare due to vandalism and soil limits, as recorded in Pratlia LDboracensia.

Leadman Yorkshire Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew& Co Towton Lonidon Nowe

Ocean safety praised as transport gains cited

A Philadelphia Times excerpt argues ocean travel now stands as a science with shipbuilding precision and high safety. It notes 40,000 passengers carried by American vessels with only 65 deaths, averaging one life lost per 7,092,307 people carried, comparing favorably to land travel risks. The piece extols comfort, convenience, and promptness tied to safety in sea travel.

National Steam Navigation Philadelphia Times

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