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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
4
In Tremont street Boston a line of compasses in a shop window spins oddly from right to left and around their bores. The motion is blamed on the return current from trolley lines, creating a curious magnetic display that also serves as advertising for the proprietor.
Executive Clark Priden transmits Cleveland's special message opposing the seigniorage bill. The President argues the measure is loosely drawn and could undercut gold reserves, while seeking a comprehensive monetary adjustment with Treasury bond issuance to stabilize currency. He cautions the bill may threaten public faith, sound finance, and recovery prospects. March 29 1891 executive note from the Executive Mansion.
Thousands of Hungarians followed the Patriot to his grave in a solemn funeral procession. The scene reflected widespread sorrow and respect for Lajos Kossuth, leader of the Hungarian national movement, as mourners gathered at the burial.
A massive blast demolished the Whiteside building on Male Street in Alexandria just before midnight. Nine people were hurled to the ground. four died from burns. Injured include the manager, Williatg Byle, and several unidentified workers. Fire and rescue teams cleared debris as investigators traced the cause to a natural gas explosion. The property losses and broken storefronts affect multiple tenants, including the American Exprow Company and Whiteside clothing.
Fragmented dispatches describe Jolt Staten army testing large steel projectiles at Bandy Hook New Jersey, a coal strike across Connellville region ordered by the United Ming Workers Execution Committee, a fatal hit during a Jeffersonville baseball game, a New York tax collector pleading guilty, a $225,000 verdict for Russell Bago in New York Supreme Court, and various other violent incidents, political moves, and international notes. The mix includes bank fraud probe, mob violence against women workers in Paterson, and overseas tensions with Austria, Germany, and Montenegrin border fighting.
News from the steamer Alamaia reports Samoa amid armed rebellion over the Supreme Judge Ida of Vermont fining minor chiefs for misconduct and forcing labor. Government troops clash with rebels, dozens killed, villages burned, and foreign consuls seek to quell the turmoil as a warlike crisis intensifies.
George J. Gould, famed New York financier, announced to the New Jersey Legislature his intent to become a resident and taxpayer of New Jersey. He cited a myopia of taxes and declared he would establish Lakewood as his future home while his brother Elwood remains in Tarrytown. He seeks to avoid what he calls excessive assessments on his property valued at about 84 million dollars.
A devastating blaze in Kentilly Indiana killed three children aged eight, six, and four as a man set fire to a house, severely burning Alem Vriow and his wife. The parents stood by as the children perished, with authorities investigating the motive and circumstances.
Lima reports a constitutional President Benhor Solar facing a military-backed usurpation by Colonel Borgono who seized the palace and appointed a new cabinet. A deputy pledge of loyalty to Solar arrived, urging peace while Caceres is denounced as dictator. Banks closed. streets patrolled. commerce suspended as Peru grapples with a dual leadership and rising tensions. The political chaos prompts concern for American interests and possible naval responses in the Pacific.
The Georgia Speaker of the House, Crisp, declined Governor Northen’s offer to represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate to succeed Calhoun. He cited duty, party unity, and the desire to advance legislation, noting his responsibility to the House and the state’s interests. His telegram expresses gratitude and respect while declining the nomination.
The Land of the Lansnburge Rifles and the Altona Choral Roulety sovenaint Prince Bwmarck at his home in Priedrichsruh, Germany, in honor of his seventy-noboth birthday. Telegrams, letters, gifts and flowers flow to Friidhaisruh as Count von Moltke arrives with an autograph letter from the Emperor. Crowds and a castle yard piled with parcels mark the day, with 7000 letters and 4580 telegrams counted by evening. Banquets follow in several cities including Cologne and Dusseldorf.
Severe snow slides in Canyon Creek Idaho bury roads and mines. A slide at Black Boar near Gum swamped a taxi cab, killing five and injuring others. Rescue teams removed three bodies as snow depths reached forty feet. Mines Gem Frisco and Poorman halted operations to aid recovery while Arthur Gwayny survived badly hurt. Several bodies found, including a man and a woman. Rail lines near Gum and Between Wallace and Gum were buried, cutting communication and blacking out Wallace.
Treasury data show a 815.75 million rise in total public debt for March with a decrease in cash in the Treasury of 4.72 million. Interest bearing debt grew 9.07 million while non interest bearing declined 26,847.25. Gold reserves stood at 2 billion with net cash balance near 233.95 million.
A violent confrontation at Darlington rail station between citizens and state constabulary left Constables Pepper, McLendon, Norment, and Redmond dead along with several wounded. The riot spread to Florence and Columbia as mobs attacked dispensaries and troops were deployed, with 220 soldiers quartered in Darlington.
News from Australia notes rising confidence in rich gold deposits found in Western Australia. Prospector activity soars as investors and hopefuls flock to the region, seeking fortune amid reports of large potential finds.
The Duke of Fife, son in law of the Prince of Wales, began life rich and has continued to increase his wealth. He bought stock in a London company years ago at 150 a share, which now trades at 46,000 esharo.
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