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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1894

Page

4

Senate Rejects Hornblower Nomination to Supreme Court

The Senate voted 99 024 against William B. Hornblower of New York for Associate Justice, with 18 Democrats and 2 Republicans for confirmation. Debate highlighted qualifications and judicial philosophy as supporters urged approval and opponents cited lack of experience.

Torreal Sintrs Senate William B. Mornblower New York Supreme Court Int Justes Dintabford Senate Bonntor Hill St. Tatone Ir. Hornblower Vilas Hill Hornblower Pcasion New York City Banster Pugh Judiciary Committee Abstoff Hormblower Emaht Gray Delaware Mitchell Oregon Ment Yeas Messrs Allen Bate Call Carey Chandler Cockroll Coke Daniel Dolph Prye Gollings Gorman Hansbrough His Kins Irby Jones Ark Kyle Murphy Peffer Perkins Wy H Quay Beach Shoup Stewart Toller West Witon Ktalaya Measta Berry Blackburn Belcc Caffrey Galton Harris Howley Hoar Hunton Lodge Martis Mills Palmer Platt Proctor Raoson Villas Voorhees Walthall White California Whits Loutsings Mr. Hornblower Thees Can Werd Allison Lex Colqulit Camden Dizon Dubois Faulkner George Gibson Nevada Mandergon Pas- 0 Power Vanco Deioh Samaron Devi Callum Halo Lindsay McMillon McPherson Mor- Mi Sherman Smith Sqaire Turple

Tragic Home Fire Claims Mother and Two Daughters

Fire at the Mills home fifteen miles west of Barbourville Kentucky destroys the lower floor after midnight. Fred Houston and his son escape, while Mrs Houston and two daughters perish in their sleep as flames engulf the second story. The family operated a store at Mills and housed in the upper level.

Fred Houston Mills Barbourville Mils

Boy in Capitol Hill Schoolhouse Suicide Tragedy

A six to seven year old boy named Grover Hocimer died by suicide with a pistol in a Capitol Hill schoolhouse in Washington DC. The incident caused panic as students and teachers rushed from the room. The boy was the son of a wealthy butcher and was reportedly named after Grover Cleveland.

Grover Hocimer Capitol Fill Washington, D. C Grover Cleveland

Deaths and disasters widen in late 19th century news

Reports from the Eastern and Middle States note a West Grove man dying from hiccoughs, a long list of accidents and suicides across Ohio, New Jersey, and New York, plus bank closures, indictments, and political shifts in Trenton and Washington.

Eastern Middle States Jana Kexuy, Jr West Grove Pont Devocrats Sensta Chamber Trenton N. J Foros Brooklyn Dartlett John Y. MoKans Ascpo Gravesend N. Y Newtown Creek Penns Long Island Tex Meadville Savings Bank Meadville Penn Blackstone Woboya Canons Nelaon HeaRvster Dent Caytom County National Bank Auburn N.Y Noswell North Lansing John Quincy Adams

New York Court Allows Foreign Firms Real Estate Holdings

In Albany New York the Court of Appeals ruled foreign corporations may own buy and sell real estate in the state affecting property titles valued at about 25 million. The decision reshapes property ownership and interstate investment.

Vrox-Pursideent Atevenson Hill and Dolph Car Association Albany N. Y Governor Flower New York Court of Appeals

Six Sailors Drowned In Baltimore Harbor Rescue Efforts

At about 2 am in Baltimore harbor six sailors were drowned when a ferryman rowed from Broadway to a British steamer. Three sailors were saved by the police boat Lannon. four more aboard Kareca and Marcon were lost in the gale.

Baltimore Noel Finlayson Wiliam H. Nelson Robert J. Wilson John Hughes Marcon Peter Barranski Lannon Safranski Broadway Boarobligh Napier Sallory Wland

Long Hawaiian Dispatches to Congress on Willis Mission

The President transmitted to Congress the full correspondence surrounding Minister Willis in Hawaii and Queen Liliuokalani, including Willis dispatches and Dole’s reply. The documents, totaling tens of thousands of words, reveal the Queen’s amnesty stance and the Provisional Government’s resistance to surrender, with Blount’s report cited and Congress urged to decide Hawaii’s fate.

Wilis Saya Peealdent Nols—Lillonkalani United States Congress Mr. Willis J. Dole Willis Srenza Corwin Bir Grasham Creshams Coxoniss Howali Atch Groves Mensay Wills Dole Inister Wills Bho Iery Gbo Ba Ucatty Imo United Sates Honolulu Hawaiian Islands Blount Hawaii Damon Advisory Council Cleveland San Francisco Gresham Alpcrely Department Committee On Foreign Affairs Mwccreary Committee On Pereign Affairs Mrasaga Gontig Ministur Clareland United State Peking Safehees Co Govoerhmett The Australia Liliuokalani

Congressional proceedings recall Hawaiian issues and tariff debates

The record chronicles Senate and House actions on Hawaiian statehood questions and the repeal of federal election laws. It notes executive business, nominations, and tariff discussions with several named lawmakers and actions across multiple days.

Davis Senate Lita Mrasre Turple Gray Hill Hornblower Iter Horn

Insurgents Defeated in Brazilian Siege Action

The government forces under General Carlos Telles routed the insurgents at Dogo after eighteen days of sorties. Government losses were 36 killed and 90 wounded. insurgent losses 400. Revelries included looting and killings as captives were burned. The coast remained in government control near Rio Grande do Sul as Engenbo Island fell to insurgents and a government cruiser engagement near Gunosborn was repelled with heavy losses.

Peixoto Pelxoto Beazil Dogo Carlos Telles Rolal Bago Carnairo Parana Santa Catarina Hilda Porto Alegre Rio Grande Do Sul Engenbo

Colored boy lynched by mob at West Union Ohio

A 15 year old colored boy, Roscoe Parker, was seized from the Jaf in West Union and hanged by a masked mob after a local murder spree that saw Pittston Rhines and wife slain and $10 stolen. Sheriff failed to protect him as the crowd forced a lynching near North Liberty.

Wilson Brothers Adelphi Ohio Elvis Wilson Amot Brovens Nash Hoffman John Wilson Paaxx D. Jackson Iows Cramvet" Bexnert Boston Champion Baseball Club Westsrlile Kan Epwanp Sisterrils W. Va Jzssin Prawext Winchester Young Parker West Union Jonax Howar Graz Burlington Jaws United States James F. Wilson General Assembly Austin Creek Cal May Brown Roscoe Parker Pittston Rhines Parker Rhines Portsmouth Riullshoro Weat Union Sherif Dunlap Notlle Sam Johnson North Liberty Western Socon NATO Sheldon Boston Seale Weateane Concord Cape Cod Chalea Jersey Brato Ponty W. Boy Kead State Cabinge St. x West L. I. & Jorney Norfolk Harley Taavos City Dressad Ountry Alressad

Vaillant Must Die The French Deputy Bombing Sentenced

The French Chamber of Deputies bombing by Auguste Vaillant led to his death sentence. He admitted prior imprisonments for theft and claimed social injustice caused his actions. The court, amid guard presence, found him guilty with no extenuating circumstances after a brief jury deliberation.

Auguste Vaillant Chamber of Deputies Paris Palace of Justices Ifm Vaillant Thott Noreuly Torm Robberira Monte Caza

Death in Ione NJ Marks Golden Wedding Anniversary

George W. Harvey prominent Ione resident dies suddenly after celebrating his golden wedding. Surrounded by his children and Arondo Kildrey he suffered a severe coughing spell during which a blood vessel burst and he died within minutes. His wife, apparently unconscious, is in grave condition as family mourns. Harvey was 83 and his wife younger by years.

George W. Harvey Ione, N. J Arondo Kildrey Behino Dringinpoon Mr. Harvey Gr Ilfo Mr. Jarvey Oll

Death in the Fog and a New Jersey Train Wreck

A deadly rear end collision near the Hackensack River kills several and injures many on a Delaware Lackawanna and Western line. The Morris and Essex divisions suffer as an express and a local train slam together in dense fog, with firefighters and doctors aiding amid grisly scenes and extensive wreckage.

Dover Express Orange Trath Hackensack N. J Dover Morris and Division Delaware, Lickawanna and Wenstern Railroad Hackensack River Hine New York South Orange Kenkoman William R. Adams Hilburn Volk William Ferguson Summit Western Union Frederick Ferguson St. Mary's Hospital John Fish Javan Kinsey Bernardsville Ed Morrell Richard Morrell Newark Hoboken Walter R. Parinton Short Hills Water Street Crane J. & Rimmer New York Consolidated Exchange Ford W. Boocock Broad Street Christ's Hospital Patrick J. Ryan Killborn York Wiliam H. Turner Basking Ridge Chandler, Dill & Seymour Harry Cowan Sears N.J Onsen Jersey City Theso Mdérris and Essex Railroad

Trade improves as business outlook shows gains

The periodical notes a decisive improvement in business activity with evidence of a turning tide. It cites increased production, new orders, and optimism over political action in Washington, while acknowledging the gains may outpace current expectations.

Indus Roen Dan Washington

Fire Destroys Dickinson Centre House. Two Boys Die

A Night Fire in John Montalin Dickinson Centre, North, destroys the residence. Two boys aged four and six perished after becoming trapped by flames. Their mother and two other children narrowly escaped with their lives as the fire spread rapidly through the dwelling.

John Montalin Dickinson Ives

Prominent People and Notable Honors Across Nations

A survey of public figures and events includes Qoxzx Victoara's frailty, Joan J Incirze, the Kansas orator, Buxatos Horton in Virginia aging toward seventy, and the Prince of Wales growing grayer. It notes Forester Azayo Pincuors, Vanderbilt estate forestry work, and Carter Harrison's family monument order.

Qoxzx Victoara Joan J. Incirze Kansas Brana Grottrr Mayon Jo P. Horna Chicago New York Enda A. Pok Thomas Ian English Congresa New Jeraey Witaiak M. Cnauz Tof Paris Jonan ™ Braavesa Ho Uves Alt Wien Viense Jason Dnown Sheboy Mich Hae Sweden Norway Epwaup Atarxeon Equity Union mm Boston Cornelius Vanderbilt Turne House of Representatives Thomas F. Bayard Donald Cameron Senate Azyaxo George W. Vanderbilt North Carolina Carter Harrison Evward Donnas Coffeyhill Ban Dunbar Minnesota Ray

Ohio bill to execute murderers by anesthesia study

A proposed Ohio Legislature bill seeks to end hanging and have murderers executed under anesthesia with brain and vital organs examined by a board of physicians and scientists. The measure, introduced by Rep Pow Jen of Stark County, aims to make the death process a medical experiment.

Ohio Pow- Jen Stark County Board of Physicians

Seven Rioters Die In Comte City Assault

A mob in Comte Bari province Italy attacked the mayor’s office with stones and missiles. Troops fired on the crowd after nonlethal measures failed, seven soldiers killed and many wounded.

Comte Bari Italy

Markets Report Wholesale Prices of Country Produce

Ente wholesale prices for country produce are quoted in New York with typical market movements. Traders monitor corn, oats, and other staples as price shifts reflect seasonal supply and demand.

Ente New York

Fall notes on science and Makah whaling fleet growth

A survey of varied topics notes new ideas from a French surgeon on an artificial larynx, then shifts to natural history and ocean life. It details oyster and crocodile egg sizes, sea serpent myths, reef growth near Key West, a fish hawk behavior, and the Makah tribe of Noah Bay preparing a sealing, whaling, and fishing fleet of ten schooners to cruise from January. The Makahs support themselves from the ocean with government aid only for education. The fleet will sail south to the Columbia River and Alaska coast, with Caucasian navigators aboard for foreign waters.

Tern Paria Hes Ed Insurance Company St. Louis Atreat David Start Jordan Standard University Agassiz Key West Fla Florida New York Waverly Mass New England Ipswich Noah Bay Cape Flattery Cape Neah Bay Henry Webster Jannuary Cape Fishery Columbis River Aleutian Columbia River Alaska Bering Sea Japan Beattle

Labor World Labor Strikes and Workforce Figures Across Cities

The Labor World reports widespread labor unrest with 20,000 unemployed in Boston and 24,000 textile workers in Mancuzeran, N Hi. Miners strike and many industries face wage disputes. Snow hampers Marshfield activity. 23,000 unemployed in Colorado. watch factory workers resist wage cuts in Weymouth.

Trex Boston Derarox Preranvac Knights of Labor Macamnes Mancuzeran N. Hi Joss Cal States New York City Marshfield Wis Colorado StaTz Osscax Kansas New York Chicago Linton Ind Peraprcrsta Woolwich Arsenal American Watch Fact Fyaltham Main Kreve

Matabele Conflict Report Amid Cape Town Advices

Reports from Matabele sources near Cape Town describe Captain Wilson and his party killed by Kiog Lo Ban forces beyond the Shangan River. Whites fought behind cover as Matabele numbers overwhelmed them. many were killed or stripped of gear. A Fort Tul reports a captured head from Wilson’s man. South Africa’s 1893 gold and diamond industries show profits of 90 and 87,750,000 respectively.

Cape Town South Africa Wilson Kiog Lo Banmule Shangan River Fort Tull Trex South Afria

Syrup of Figs Promises Comfort and Health Benefits

Claiming to improve personal well being with minimal cost, the advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative that cleanses the system, eases colds fevers and constipation, and works without weakening the kidneys liver or bowels. It states medical approval and that only Californias Fig Syrup Co. manufactures it with 50c and 1 bottles available.

Draggiste Californias Fig Syrup Co

Gray Hair Treatments and Hair Dyes Discussed

In a talk near the College of Surgeons in London Professor Erasmus Wilson explains that gray hair results from defective skin powers, similar to baldness, and treatment aims to strengthen both the scalp and the patient. He cites temporary staining methods using manganese solution, lead sulfide suspensions, and the can des foes of hyposulphites of lead and soda.

College of Surgeons London Erasmus Wilson Wilson Atlanta Constitution

Two Full Moons in Some Months During 1890s

A reader notes an odd lunar fact: January and April 1890 had two full moons, July 1890 matched, while 1891 and 1892 did not. The writer asks for the rule to determine months with two full moons and whether other months in modern times show the pattern.

Heid Juni Tiouiy Republic

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