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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1893
Page
4
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes its Syrup of Figs as the universal laxative, asserting Escontini influence in making the remedy highly trusted and popular among druggists and consumers alike.
In New York City at Hartley Graham 313 315 Broadway William Reynolds head of export killed Miles Kotly head bookkeeper then shot himself. Reynolds showed signs of despondency recent months and motive remains unknown. Reynolds died at 12:15 am. Mrs Reynolds arrived at 8 pm and attended the dying husband. No evidence of premeditation found. The scene included a catalog tag on the pistol case. Also referenced is the Alice Mitchell case in Memphis with Judge Scruggs handling motions and Miss Lillie Johnson. Three Swain siblings are highlighted after a fire in New Jersey. Youth lamps project planned by Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Eyota Minnesota.
A chaotic compilation reports several fatal and destructive incidents including a quarry blast in Etna Pennsylvania killing Fredarlex Housman and injuring Amntthew Bynn, a Springfold rifle test in Massachusetts, drownings near Kolster Station and a Massachusetts mansion fire destroying a summer home and $150,000 in paintings. Also noted are major urban fires in New York, bank fraud confessions, rail and industrial accidents, political resignations, and international dispatches including tariffs, naval movements, and a German national celebration for Prince Bismarck’s birthday.
In Am Doray the new French premier complete d his cabinet and announced a policy to obtain the budget vote at once. In Nikapolit Turkey a rock fell on the house of Mustafa Bey killing three women and five children. The Commercial Bank of Bilbourne Australia suspended payment.
A morning blaze in Bradford Bradford County destroyed the Higgins House hotel and the Rochester and Pittsburg station across the street. Leroy's grocery also burned. One hundred twenty five guests escaped via windows or hallways as dozens were injured and property losses were pegged at about 100000 dollars with 50000 dollars insured.
The Treasury reports March activity with a net debt decrease of 1 050 174 83 while cash in the Treasury rises by 1 502 640 83. Interest bearing debt remained steady. the total debt stands at 1 402 825 910 18, up from February. Certificates outstanding total 507 495 001, up 4 470 255. Total cash equals 709 769 427 25 with gold reserves near 26 492 229 and a gold and bary increase of 605 235 08. Receipts for March reach 33 437 944 09 against 33 827 093 73 expenditures. Pension payments rose due to Bureau disruption by the Ball, while form changes to debt reporting continue under Windom and Fairchild eras, with Carlisle poised to alter the form before May 1.
James W. Hamilton the colored ex proacher and convicted wife murderer was executed by electric chair at Sing Sing Prison New York at 11 13 am The witnesses heard the warrant read by Warden Brown and saw the apparatus tested The single 1740 volt shock produced immediate death with no scalding or escape of life signals observed by physicians.
Leading Chicago boosters bought thousands of admission tickets a month before opening day. The blue five designs feature medallions of Columbus Washington Lincoln and Pontine. Tickets cost fifty cents each, good for one day admission, with back designs yellow red green and blue. Large orders from firms total over 390000. President Higinbotham purchased the first ticket himself.
Judge Ricks holds the United Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers conspired to boycott freight and may face contempt rulings. Judge Taft grants a temporary injunction against Arthur as Brotherhood leader to prevent enforcement of the boycott, warning that complying could be a criminal conspiracy against the country. The rulings hinge on the Interstate Commerce Act and federal jurisdiction over railroad disputes.
Four people perished when a boiler exploded at a long used mill in Licoaio Tower. Victims include Henry McKinness age 52 owner and his son Henry age 13 and Peter Mickleness age 11 and Jobo Schinneer aged 90. The blast wrecked the mill and its nearby structures.
Late Wholeand lists prices for BEANS ANT PEAS in New York markets with quoted rates for wholesale and retail. Traders monitor demand as seasonal shipments affect prices and availability.
President Cleveland submitted a long slate of diplomatic and internal appointments. Thomas F Blysh from Delaware would be ambassador to Great Britain, with James D Porter of Tennessee to Chile and James A McKenzie of Kentucky to Peru among others. Lewis Baker of Ohio to Nicaragua Costa Rica and El Salvador, Pierce H Young of Georgia to Guatemala, Edwin Dun to Japan, and Henry J Hathaway and John M Reynolds to senior posts in customs and interior. Ex Secretary Bayard nominated as first American Ambassador to Great Britain, Porter as minister to Chile, McKenzie to Peru and Baker to Central America, with other appointments to the Paris legation and the solicitor generalship.
The piece describes gypsum and plaster production from southern Texas and New Mexico basins, noting gypsum as sulphate of lime, chalk as carbonate, and plaster of Paris from gypsum. It mentions open stone staff used in Chicago Exposition buildings and ends with a personal envelope experiment attempted to boil water over a gas jet.
A traveling son recalls a strange hotel incident with his wife involving water stirred inside an envelope. The brief reminiscence hints at a curious domestic moment during their travels.
An ornate fragment discusses legacy and posterity through the idea that great creators survive through their works while their personal presence fades. It references poets and inventors, mentions a Richmond dealer, and promotes tonic remedies and patent medicines with brief endorsement-like lines.
The ad extols Royal Baking Powder as superior for cake and biscuit making using soda and sour milk or cream of tartar. It claims leading hotels and restaurants, plus city homes, exclusively use it for quick risen foods, asserting it never disappoints or spares on quality.
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