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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1893

Page

4

Bank Robbery at South Bend National Bank Seizes 15900

A midday raid at the South Bend National Bank on North Michigan Street saw robbers force two doors into the vault and seize about 15900 in gold and thousands in bills. The cashier was away at lunch, a decoy at the door, and the thieves escaped via a back entrance. Authorities suspect an experienced gang shadowing the bank.

South Bend Ind) National Bank Vonveros South Bend National Bank Michigan Street First National Bank Campbell

Ship Jason wrecked near Eastham after storm

Survivor Samuel Z Evans recounts the Jason from Calcutta laden with jute bends to Boston. The ship struck Caps Cod while Cape bound, many crew lost, Evans saved by rigging then life-saving station. Fragments mention French loot, and various items, plus unrelated ad blurbs and medical claims.

Jason Eastham Mass Boand Samuel Z. Evans Nator Calcutta Boston Mauriius South Channel Heston McMillan Cape Lea Mycip Mencamne Ife

Eclipses and celestial events for 1894 calendar

A compendium lists solar and lunar eclipses, a Mercury transit and seasonal markers for 1894. It notes March 21 partial moon eclipse visible west of the 100th meridian, April 5 annular sun eclipse invisible in America, September 14-15 partial moon eclipse across North America, and a November 20 Mercury transit. Also included are seasonal start dates, planet visibility details, and a long calendar of fixed and movable feasts.

Mercury United States America North America Sodofnyy

Unrest and labor moves across nations and industries

New Waves Conn faces unemployment amid textile union activity and European labor disputes. Cooperatives multiply in Canada and Germany while U S railroads, mills, and shipyards announce orders and closures. Wage debates, eight hour days, and youth work restrictions circulate as strikes, boycotts, and court actions shape employment. Industry leaders like Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia report large engine orders.

New Waves Conn Ting HO Mostreau Canmin Bretassi Germany Lureau Pittsburg Penn Mrxennisr Australia Doones New Mexico Womery Walters St. Louis Mambourg Xtlestorin Ohio Nelson Gings Company Muncie, Ltd CoLonapo Woman's Banhy Tre Shetus Greeneville Havtas Holland England Tunes Sirovan Kaneang City Kualay Journeyoren Darbers Siblath Tur Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia Lave Atchison, Topeks and Sante Fe Baldiii Kingls Millroad

Death of Prof Tyndall A Deep Bath of Mistaken Chloral

The coroner returned a verdict that Prof Tyndall died from an overdose of chloral taken by mistake. Mrs Tyndall testified she gave him two teaspoons of chloral thinking it syrup of magnats, and he was unaware until told. He jumped from bed and a stomach pump was used. The report also notes a Colorado irrigation campain project and its vast expected impact on land.

Tyndall Lonion Shail

Miscreanot Caught-Hena Bomb in Paris Chamber Riot

Auguste Vaillant, notorious anarchist, claimed responsibility for a Paris chamber bombing that wounded eighty people. The blast disrupted the Deputies as smoke filled the chamber, with victims including Professor Abbe Lemfre and Count Paul Henri Lanjulasis. Police detained many, Vaillant confessed later at Hotel Dieu, detailing an infernal machine using acid and prussiate potash.

Hena Auguste Vaillant Paris Chamber of Deputies M. Mirman MM. Mirman Dupuy Bexides Abbe Lemfre Paul Henri Lanjulasis M. Leffet Mr. Leffet Asluris Montfort Cassovir-Perler Abbeog Uur AW Hotel Dieu Valtiant Marchal Choisy-le-Ral al de Procureur of the Republic M. Leplie Vaillaut Procureur Marechal Aupuste Talliant Vaillant Tle M. Dupay Nes Vaillant Ameren

Double Executions At Danville For Murder Case

A report details the execution of Harvey Gale and rank Btlerk in Danville for the murder of Henry Helmick. The governor denied a respite, condemning the sentence as cruel yet refusing to commute to life imprisonment.

Harvey Gale Rank Btlerk Danville Henry Helmick Henellt Chestate Tdi Hin Eney Ey Bilers Onineteen Chine Medunkins Aid Charles Harel Dansalle Celine ‘Ne Aurel Mesbah Vinrris

A Little Hero in a Terrible Fire Incident

An eight year old girl suffered severe burns in a house fire that burned her clothing. Her mother moved to safety with the child while the eight year old brother rolled the burning girl in a sheet to smother the flames until help arrived. The child survived but with serious injuries.

Marblehead speeds 19.94 knots on Sound course

The vessel called Kates Coulver Marblehead achieved an estimated average speed of 19.94 knots over a twenty two mile Sound course off New London Conn. Builders stand to gain a $175,000 bonus. Other items report the Tur Broallian war vessel from New York for Southern waters, a jail hanging in Norrisville, and various accidents, crimes, and political notes from across the U.S. and abroad.

Middle States Kates Coulver Marblehead Ma Bay New London Conn Diratingates New York City Dantury Rysyouty Trysis Norrisvarg Penn Httle Agnes Wright Himmellatown Tacow Holtz Maxs Hinself

Tax Riot in Parduleo Sicily Amid Milk Tax Uprising

A despatch from Giardinelli details a Sicilian milk tax riot at Parduleo in northwest Sicily. Rioters attacked the caminiamal tailing, killed and wounded several, dragged bodies through the town, and pelted authorities as troops tried to restore order.

Giardinelli Parduleo Son

Three Drowned in Calfornian Family Tragedy at River Bend

Captain Fowly of Salt Mira Lyteka California, his young wife and their five year old child sailed to Vaulo Blutlanting for a voyage. A return trip ended in disaster as all three perished near the riverbank after a voyage of revisions and hopes washed away.

Fowly Salt Mira Lyteka Cal Vaulo Blutlanting

Senate actions and debates on pensions and reforms

The Senate debated two bills on pensions and penalties for offenses against the United States, with Mr Voorhee introducing pension and crime definitions. Mr Manderson and Mr Cullom presented revenue and general resolutions, while Mr Hoar and Mr Hill moved to repeal federal election laws. The House discussed naval personnel, bank ruptcy, and the Illinois General Shields statue, with committee actions on district street extension and postal notes. The day closed with adjournment after various resolutions and orders.

Senate Dar Voorhee Supreme Court of the District of Columbia United States Manderson Cullom HiInola General Shields General B Hoar Hill Committee On Eleons Jones Secretary of the Treasury Noy Coures Pines Btnlen Southern Districc New York Inods Nui Sta Day Harrie Tama H. Mount Dliplomate oMee Itle Provident Gray Maynard Br. Ell Brewart Flo House Grosvenor Ohio Iltinois James Hbfelds Springer Shields Bailey Oates Knights of Pythias Srtt Dar Kilgore Grah Perritory Astate Gru Dax Culberson Vonghteret Ash Mr. Bailey Fereo Oates US Committee of the District of Columbia Nichardson North Capitol Street House Denarmon Meyer TMH Otahly

Inter-State Commerce Report Details Railroading in 1892

The report tracks railroad miles, corporations, and finances for the year ending June 30, 1892. It records 171,565.5 miles, 37 new corporations, 560,959,011 passengers, 708,555,471 tons of freight, gross earnings 81,407,948, and a net of 390,403,347 after expenses. Accidents include 2,531 deaths and 28,247 injuries among 214,215 employed. The report notes auto couplers adoption and safety equipment as key forward steps.

Inter-State Commerce Commission Ratiiay Belog A Nat Snereuss Invistmenta Prasenger Berle

Milk sterilization proposal to prevent contagion

Secretary Morton and Dr. D E Salmon discuss a simple apparatus to sterilize milk for children by heating to 150 to 155 degrees Fahrenheit for about half an hour. The method uses an injector vessel and water bath to heat milk, with a corked bulb thermometer to monitor temperature.

Morton D. E. Salmon Bureau of Animal Industry Salmo

Geologic Survey Cuts Field Work Amid South Focus

The Geological Survey has largely abandoned field work with about 200 temporary employees discharged. Permanent scientists at the Bureau are returning to Washington to prepare summer reports while field activity is expected to resume next spring. Dr. Francs Feoupeny of Kansas City faces three years in prison for a fraud scheme against a neighbor. He is described as the poorest mogul in Missouri.

Washington Chicago Cni Served Stata United States Penta Pristes Pausrr Secretary of the ‘Treasury House Tur Peendent National Congress Argentina Washinuston Yale Commission Treasury Department Cur Ua Tradt Hamasos, Lose & Co Boston Marblehead Aps Dis Cort Louisiana Bilings Coumpport Faas Rassary Dareau Sera United States Geological Survey Bureau Francs Feoupeny Kansas City Ciehest Cougler Missouri

Average Plantation Prices in December Report

The Department of Agriculture’s December returns detail farm price trends for corn, wheat, rye, oats, barley, buckwheat, cotton, hay, tobacco, and potatoes. Notable figures include cotton at 6.99 cents per pound, corn 98.7 cents, and hay 9.18 per ton, with several declines versus prior years and varying regional conditions. Kentucky reports 7.6 cents for tobacco, while winter wheat conditions average 91.5.

Department of Agricultum Kentucky Ohio Indiana

Admiralty’s naval build up to match rivals in 1900s Britain

The Graphic cites an Admiralty expert urging Britain to forge a stronger navy with thirty forelads and thirty seven cruisers plus eighty torpedo boats within five years to deter France and protect the Mediterranean. Admiral Horoby warns Britain cannot hold the Mediterranean with current fleets. stronger French forces could defeat Britain in war. Montezuma arrives at New Orleans, tonnage 90% and carrying 25,000 bushels of coal and 14,000 bales of cotton, a record load.

Toulon France Admiralty Great Britain FLIZ Horoby Mediterranean Tae Montezuma New Orleans

Markets Update On New York Produce Prices

New York wholesale prices for country produce are reported with late quotations. Buyers and traders monitor grain, fruits, and vegetables as market conditions show modest shifts. Local dealers note demand varies by commodity and month.

New Yorks

Woman in car abuses infant as ride endures

A Philadelphia Record report describes a suburban woman in a moving car handling a six month old baby with extreme roughness for 250 yards. The infant was tossed, hugged, and jiggled in countless positions while the stunt continues, then the mother stopped and the child was laid in her lap. Nearby, a Paris resident belts a rat and prompts a haunting bell case.

Sagan Philadelphia Record Abe

London Fair of 1745 Exhibits Ivory Shells and Miniature Objects

At the London Fair of 1745 jeweler Willian Moseman displayed a shell of nine common Barceloms net with numerous ivory items including a table tea board cups and bowls. Rival Leverick outdid him with a half cherry stone table chairs and a framed mirror. Antiquarian Doyle notes Beverick’s tiny ivory camal and other minuscule tools and a 200-hook gold chain, all so small they could be concealed on a fly.

Willian Moseman Leverick Doyle Beverick Pune Glaua St. Lonin Republic

Remarkable Canal Found Near Ancient Perekop and Neapolis

Odessa engineer Molhukoff reports a nine kilometre long canal ten metres deep and about five metres wide, passing by Perekop and near Neapolis. Pliny and Strabo mention the great canal. Theodosia also reveals a vast find. The Crimea and Caucasus may hide many archaeological treasures.

Odessne Molhukoff Perekcope Neapolis Pliny Strabo Theodosia Crimea Caucasus

Observations on Gravity Variations Reported in Francs

The New York Sun notes that measurements using a mercury tube linked to hydrogen show daily gravitation changes. After temperature corrections, brief shifts lasting 15 minutes to an hour imply possible large interior mantle movements, though the displacements are tiny at about one twentieth of a millimeter.

Francs Earth Globe New York Sun

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