News items from Kane county and world notes
The page reports subscription terms in Kane, Penn'a, and briefs on Spain buying two ships for Japan, global birth and death estimates, and a NY builder awaiting a new trial. It notes Georgia whip penalties, lightning protection for the Washington monument, Niagara Falls park value, and Governor Pattison urged to move Thanksgiving. Also covers Erie bank president Brabender’s two year sentence and Sioux chief White Cap’s Regina acquittal with remarks on Riel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cap
Riel
Regina
Jumbo the Elephant Killed in Circus Train Collision
The Barnum and Bailey show arrived at St Thomas Ontario. Jumbo the giant elephant and Tom Thumb were being moved to the cars when a freight train on a down grade struck the elephants. Jumbo died after fifteen minutes, struck by the engine and car, as scaffolding and hundreds aided in lifting him free. Tom Thumb suffered a broken left leg but may be saved. P T Barnum laments the loss and notes Jumbo’s fame and size, with detailed measurements and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum, Bailey & Hutchinson
St. Thomas
Ont
Mellor Street
Denal
Jumbo
Tom Thumb
Mr. Scott
Scotty
P. T. Barnum
England
Tie
London
Monarch Line
Horrific Chinatown death cellar and bones scandal
A horrifying discovery in a San Francisco Chinatown cellar revealed hundreds of corpses being boiled and bones packed for shipment to China by Chinese workers. The scene included decayed remains, worms, and a foul stench as coroner seized the remains amid ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinatown
San Franscisco
Pacfic Street
Hiseway's
China
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kane
Earl Bros. & Malone, Editors
Mekeun County
Penn
Office of Publication
Spain
Charles A. Buddenseik
New York
Warner
Congress
Georgia
Board of Electrical Experts
Washington Monument
Niagara Falls
New Alate Park
Niagara Falls Village
Pattison
Dr. Conrad
Lutheran Observer
Burdette
Grant
Erie
Adam Brabender
Erie County Savings Bank
Allegheny Penitentiary
Tis
Brabender
Salem
Scientificmerican
Nebraska
Russia
Atlanta
Macon
Savannah
Augusta
Columbus
Cnrryvenne
W. T
Rock Springs
Treasury Department
United States
Ohio
Monmouth
Burlington
Town
Prince Bismack
The
Bundeira
Adelphia Kitchen
GG. Williams
Prop’r
Warren, PA
Geo. Wrellxer, Prop
Matin
Barroomt
M. Donachy
Fraley Street
Donachy
James D. Macowan
Kane, PA
Prov’r
Jagyz
Hane, Fa
Wagons & Carriages
Cramer
Cash
Faniers
J.C. Myers
Kelts
Lays Block
Jas. Campbell
Prop
Courtland Buggin
A.D. Clapp
Tam
J. A. Vollmer, Fraley St
Land Office
Elisha K. Kane
E. D. Kanu
Hutchinson
Magowan’s
Mount Jewsrr
Wermore
Ela
Lin Townships
Coan and
Mrvenats
Iici
Ean
Elie
Mt. Jewett
June Rose Corrace
Kane Gas Light
Turers
J. L. Cousins & CO
Fleming
P. A. Egelin
Kane, Pexy’a
Hyde
Novelty Bazar & News Room
Fraley St
Kant, PA
Jas. Hyde
Misses’ Springleel
J.T
W. Griffith
Colenna Caoodds
Tiner People’s Store
O. B. Lay
Johnson & Siegfried
Variety Hall
T. Struthers, J.C. Wells
A. HW. McKenny, J. R. Jefferson
Struthers Iron Works
Struthers, Wells & CO
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