Problem: S1: In 1914 , the Sunset Hotel closed and the Oceanic Hotel was purchased by John Barber .
S2: In 1914 the Sunset Hotel was closed and the Oceanic Hotel bought by John Barber .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: Snow Shoe Township is bordered by Burnside Township to the northwest , Clearfield County to the north , Curtin Township to the east and Clinton County to the southeast .
S2: Snow Shoe Township is bordered by Burnside Township to the northwest , Clearfield County in the north , Curtin Township to the east and Clinton County to the southeast .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: He graduated from Nihon University with a 5th Dan in Judo and a 4th dan in karate .
S2: He graduated from Nihon University with a 4th Dan in Judo and a 5th Dan in karate .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no