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Weekly Wisconsin

Location

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1885

Page

5

Jumbo's Death Ends Circus Giant Saga Jumbo 24 Years Old

News recounts Jumbo the elephant's accidental death in Tuomas Ontario after being struck by a freight engine while being loaded for transport. Keeper Matthew Scott and staff mourn as the giant's hide and skeleton are to be preserved. the younger elephant shipped to London for treatment. Jumbo born 1861 in West Africa, linked to Paris and London Zoological Society.

Flephants Tuomas Ont Jumbo London Port Stanley Air Line London & Port Stanley Mathew Scott Africa Paris Zoological Society of London Eng Scott England Paria Sao Victoria New York

Fatal Fight in Cadiz Ends in Death Near Monroe

In Cadiz on Monday Richard Gorman aged about 23 and Dan McDonnell about 40 quarreled over trespass and corn theft allegations. They fought near Franklin Mills four miles southwest of Monroe, where Gorman struck McDonnell with a whip butt, causing death. Gorman jailed awaiting examination. both were drinking. Also noted: Pax & Co glass works in Durhamville, NY burned the night of the 16th with a loss of 150000 and 70000 insured.

Moxnxoeg Wis Richard Gorman Cadiz Dan McDonnell J. B. Treat Monroe McDonnell Gorman Corporation Four Corners Franklin Mills Pax & Co Durhamville N. Y Medical Association Main Street Buffalo

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