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Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1894

Page

4

Condition of the crops shows drought ripping through the nation

The Agricultural Department reports wide crop distress with winter and spring wheat acreage shifting little from last year. Wheat condition declines slightly but remains low. peach crops are commercially a failure. Increases noted in barley and pastures, with regional variation and bleak outlook for Piedmont Ohio Valley and Missouri regions.

Janel Agricultural Department Beloga Afindesota Nebmann South Dakotas North Dakota Hitle Ohio Miata Indiaoa Imnois Alissouri Kansas California Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Washon Orugon Nerenga Piedmont Ohio Valley Missouri

Plate Triumph in Iron Armor Tests and Related Notices

The article reports a naval ordnance test where Captain Sampson led a stealthy move to Indian Head, showcasing Baris processing on a seventeen-inch plate weighing eighty tons for Massachusetts barbette armor. The test proved successful, carried out by twelve men, and a nearby Bay shore incident and various local advertisements follow, mentioning cures, remedies, and products from multiple firms.

Sampson Tdo Naval Ordnance Bureau Washington Indian Head Massachusetts

News from the Eastern and Middle States a fragment

A wide mishmash of 19th century wire service items reports deaths in New Haven Copa and the ledgers of New York and Jersey. Naval-yard returns, boating mishaps on Tumbling Dam Pond New Jersey, and drownings of Miss May Hires and Miss Mito Powell stand alongside society news from West Point and Gray Gables.

Mlddle Dphoresson W. D. Wnrriser New Haven Copa Lancaster Brooklyn N. J.) Navy Yard Wintraxt McGraw Chester Loud DamPand N. J May Hires Esther Mra Benelict Miss Beno Buzzirda Bay Mana Gray Gables da. Maren Ilfu New York City Silver Brook Poon Trouand Cooken Tamanny Europa Leton Columbia League Island Navy Yard Philadelphia Pano Crave W. Prez Cyrus W. Field Dbemswick Germany London New York

Strikers Rampant Across Nation Amid Turbulent Labor War

Violent labor clashes flare from McKeesport to Cripple Creek as strikers seize mills threaten rail lines and mines. Deputies clash with miners near Little Coal Mines and in Frostburg, while governors deploy troops and authorities urge restraint. Injuries and property destruction mount as the labor conflict widens across multiple states.

Largest horse death report in early Indiana notes

Fragmentary OCR indicates a sensational claim about a huge horse named Klar Will fam, stated as 27 hands high and 3022 pounds. The piece mentions Chestorten, Ind, shipping to Couey Eylind and owner Mr Westlake who had just been offered $10,000.

Hirh Wolwat Stodat Chestorten Ind Willo Couey Eylind Westlake Hin

Tragic Drownings and Storm Toll Across States

Franklin Pennsylvania residents Savurn McKenver and Willem Minnie were killed by a freight train near Polk. In Augusta Missouri two youths named York and Bashey drowned while bathing. A violent hail storm hit Emeston H Y with damaging hail and a fierce gale. Frost struck Idaho harming crops and vegetables. Oklahoma near Grady saw a house struck by lightning and a man named Orton Mitchell killed. three others injured. Settlement talks in Columbus Ohio ended with dissension among workers. Prohibitionists and others named candidates for offices. Warships from 2.8ram, Prunes Itaq and Germany were sent to Morocco amid believed civil war.

Savurn McKenver Willem Minnie Franklin Penn Polk York Bashey Crook Augusta E. O. Pickering Joseph R. Jovn New York Indiana Prunes Itaq Germany Morocco

Sultan Hassan of Morocco Dies Abruptly Casting Unrest

Morroccan ruler Muley Hassan has died suddenly while traveling between Marrakesh and Itsbat, stirring rumors of murder and sparking fears of uprisings. His 16 year old son Abdul Aziz is proclaimed sultan by the army, with pretender Muley Anssan seeking influence as foreign powers watch.

Bultan 1Ongccu Maley Hassan Aforocco Athito Marakesh Itsbat Dadias Bforosco Casa Binnes Abdul Aziz Intest Morocco Mulay Anssan Munnl Abdul Nuray Hassan Spain Muley Hassan Ruley Muley Muley Haasan

Battle at Lamont No. 3 works ends in deaths and arrests

A clash between seven deputies and a mob of strikers at Lamont No 3 works of the McClure Coke Company in Uniontown Tennessee left one striker dead and two wounded. Deputies, led by Sheriff Wilhelm and Deputy Allen, faced a hostile crowd that seized four workers, tortured them with chalk marks and epithets, and marched them through streets before an ensuing exchange of gunfire. Several mob members were killed or wounded as deputies reinforced and recovered prisoners, while no deputies were injured.

McKeesport Poon Thor Little Coal Mines Pokin Teo Woreleillack AVO Peorth Little Brothers Tazewell County Wesley City Edwans Blower Bartonville Astnady McKinlay Ristero Ohio Hatafoay Frostburg Cherokee Strip Army of Deputies Cripple Creek Col National Committee of the United Mine Workers Salt Aol Atrikura Julgo Dmory Gores Organizu l Aincon Lamont No. 3 McClure Coke Company Uniontown Tenn Sinvatrikers Frick Company Denuaylyagin New Maven Toori Ag Valley Works Lolsenring John Delandy Oliver Attluby John Deltt John Furtough Wilhelm Allen Morms Younistown Likmont Uniontowns Neturn Oto Lamont Blays Allan Tro Siar Sen

Death in Cloudbursts Ravages Kuslo Village BC

A cloudburst and windstorm swept Kuslo in British Columbia, destroying wharf and stores and causing many missing. Eyewitness reports describe cattle starved and homes swept away as the river rose, with rail and bridge damage near Ashcroft and Lytton.

British Columbia Kuslo Inko Ashcroft Vancouver Rota Pitt Meadow Lytton Jinta Spanceraration Thowatee Franks

New Methodist Auditorium to Open at Ocean Grove on July 1

The new Ocean Grove Methodist Auditorium, built by Aroified F. T. Camp, will seat 5000 and cost 520,000. It faces the ocean and features movable upper sections and four towers. Rev Dr E H Blakes and a host of distinguished clergy will lead a two month summer programme ending with a ten day camp meeting.

Betezen Lottle Rowe Staunton Cripple Creek Col Ohio Aronxano Grant County Oregon Artbhy Chicago Sagote Wichican Kidway Tb Sorouzh Radeway Radway & CO New Yori Quean Grove Jersey Minions of Evil F. T. Camp of New York Axoces Great “Mormon Tabernacle Salt Lake City Old Ocean Walla Belog E. H. Blakes Ocean Grove Pennington Buminary Evango Charles HB. Yatman EL Me~ Annoy Tarrytown Emma Bourne Woman's Christian Reapansing Union of New Jeraey B. Yoomis Vincent Joseph Cook JR Day Abancallor Syracuse George W. Rath Kentucky J. N. Stearns Dishons Bowman Izzornth Foster Malintiou Waldonan Pass M. E. Church C. B. Mandeville Chicaze Asia Mra Wheeler J. R. Siwony

New Methodists Auditorium at Ocean Grove Landmark

A proposed New Methodist Auditorium at Ocean Grove features a 125 foot cupola and a large parabolic sounding system to improve acoustics and venting. The plan includes three tiers of portable seating, rear exhaust registers, and front turret air flow, with a schedule of lectures and events listed for July through August led by notable speakers and church figures.

Amaller

Fifty Third Congress Tariff and Indian Appropriation Sessions

A historical ledger of Senate and House actions across multiple days noting tariff schedule progress, including agricultural and tobacco items, the Stanford estate claim, railroad bridge authorization, and the Indian Appropriation bill. It records votes, five minute rule use, and discussions on districts, expositions, and state banking taxes.

Senate Hoar Uunt Santord Stanford Pennsylvania and New Jersey Railroad Company Delaware River Dar The House New York Jersey Chicago District of Columbia Indian Commission

Two Rescued After Terrible Boat Accident at Tally Fork Reservoir

A party of six including Bessie Clainey Maggie Hininey Kate McClusker Martin AcClusker Thomas Beanson and Patrick Marooney overturned at Tally Fork reservoir Browyst ers New York as a boat capsized at 437 o clock. Kate McClusker held onto the upturned chest and called for help while Patrick Aspel and Thomas Donohue who were nearby rescued her. Marooney alone swam toward shore before Thomas Lynch pulled him into a boat and rescuers searched for the remaining passengers who could not be located.

Tally Foter Browysters N.Y Bessie Clainey Maggie Hininey Kate McClusker Martin AcClusker Thomas Beanson Patrick Marooney Mercsat Asslatanes Patrick Aspel Thomas Donohue Thomas Lynch Marooney

Coxeyites Drowned In Platta River River Disaster

Coroner Martin reported Denver Coxeyites drowned in Colorado's Platta River as storms churned the stream. About 450 men camped at Beighton drying clothes after boats were wrecked by hidden barbed wire strung under McKays Bridge.

Denver Coxay'a Platta River Colorado Martin Drighton Drignton Mc Hays Bridge Bighten Charlier McCune Utah MoKsdys Bridge Deighton Beighton

Hawaii Islands Claim and Naval Movements Report

The Interior Minister hoisted the flag on a promontory in Hawaii and claims of possession over Nuckor Ylgnd are noted. A Hawaiian steamer Iyatuul engaged a British cruiser Champlon near Juni, while Brazil sentences for rebels reflect regional tensions and discipline.

Hawaii Bay Iyatuul Champlon Juni Krog Honolulu Mar Wall Falid

The National Game Players and Teams Clash Notes

A lively baseball column cites players from Louisville Boston New York Cleveland and Chicago with praise for glove work pitching and batting. It highlights stars Kerrvea Loxa Exy and more, notes on battery play and field conflicts, and remarks on season changes and standings across the major leagues.

Remeons Ly Louisville Laxox Chicago Kerrvea Baltimore Loxa Boston Ewrra Cleveland Exy Davis New York McKrax Childs Morelands Bualnosa Carter Yale Trourrintpen McCannin Rualo Meekin New Yorks Nusle Boa Camesa Bearr Worren Jo &J Bour Lowy Betsyeen Pittsburg Uitterns Vittsburga Toague Cleveland Ia

Notable Bits from a Buried Ledger of 19th Century Data

A garbled OCR roundup mentions New York population figures, European finance, and political notes. It cites 107,774 paupers. New York policemen earning 725 dollars. London’s population listed as 5,056,090. a planned monument to President Monroe. and various misread stats on farmers, drought, and railroad profits. It references U S gold stocks, school needs for 4000 Black children in Washington, and international athletic challenges.

Ingnanp New York Lonpox Yants England Webster City Lown Pennsylvania Ueny Moxey Dogtani Jaxex Muanar Chester Omer Universal United States Treasury Chileno Pennsylvanis Washington Oxvoup Uneyruatty Hass Jagatto Hives Nebraska Kangax Burz Cana Mockholders de Leaseps Countrysons Directory

Minneapolis Goes Ahead in Preliminary Trial Speed Record

The Minneapolis, built by Edwin Cramp, completed a preliminary trial on the Delaware River under forced draught and anthracite coal. The ship reportedly reached about 21.75 knots during the offshore run, with engineers and officials noting superior speed for its class and declaring it the fastest cruiser afloat.

Soa Anthra Afraneapolis Delaware River Philadelphia Delaware Capes United States Delaware Onn Minneapolis Crama J. W. Borgeant Edwin 8 Pivo Fathon Bank Sot Alx Algut Cramp Yart

Plague Ravages Hong Kong City With High Death Toll

A deadly outbreak in Hong Kong causes about 1500 deaths and around 100 daily among natives. The city faces business paralysis and widespread flight. Europeans see few fatalities but native quarters are hardest hit as authorities propose destroying slum areas to curb disease.

Hong Kong China

Markets Describe Late Wholesale Prices of Country Produce

Market report from New York shows demand steady with platform surplus and exchange prices for commodities like creamery butter, eggs, and various vegetables. The page lists multiple items including fruit, poultry, dairy, and produce with figures, grades, and regional references affecting pricing.

New York Lfe Dottie Weatern Flrats Roconus Vasa WesternIm Brito Factory Partskims Socho State Lois Cal Chaler Pacific Coast Chalor BS Clover MIXOL Tye Anereere Darley Clover

Popular Science scattering of care in disease and nature

A digest of Popular Science notes discusses leprosy linked to tainted water, plant and animal responses to electricity and narcotics, glass panes for healthy ventilation, cholera work in Hamburg with Bacillus, electric illumination on Brooklyn Bridge cars, vinegar as a remedy, a gold alum alloy for anti counterfeiting, and Saccardo’s tall plant species counts with fungi estimates. It relays flamingo incubation observations by Abel Obspan in Wild Spain.

Paris Hamburg Germany N. Simmonda Brooklyn New York Harbor Genos Saccardo Popular Science Monthly Abel Obspin Spain Marisma

Javelina Described As Fierce Mexican Wild Hog

J. Townsend of El Pino Texas portrays the javelina as a vicious, intelligent hunter with a straight charging pursuit and deadly fangs. He notes its size, stiff bristles, snake like eyes, and habit of burrowing for roots while attacking any living target with swift, brutal force. The St Louis Republic quote highlights its ravenous appetite and danger to horses, bulls, and men.

Mexico Townsend el Pngo Texas the Lindell Christendom St. Louis Republic

Observatory to Rise in Southern California Summit

An observatory is under construction on the Biarra Madre range near Pasadena, twelve miles from Los Angeles. It will house a renowned sixteen inch refracting telescope from Alvin Clarke previously used at Warner Observatory Rochester New York. Dr. Lewis Swift will oversee experiments, expecting clearer air and higher latitude to yield new discoveries, including closer Mars observations this summer.

California Biarra Madre Mountains Pasadena Los Angeles Warner Observatory Rochester N. Y Alvin Clarke Lewis Swift Sierra Madres Swift Mars Picayune

Water From the Travelora Tree Aids Travelers in Madagascar

Professor Walbur G. Stebbins describes a Madagascar Travelora tree that offers cool water. The tree has a leaf fan-like crown with up to twenty four long leaves and a cup at the base holding water. Natives pierce the trunk to release water into a vessel, quenching thirst for weary travelers in the tropical climate.

Madaagascar Taro Ha Xo

Labor and Industry News From Diverse Regions

The report notes low wages in Indian agriculture and rising labor activity across New Jersey and New York. It mentions a co-op factory in East Livxmoon Ohio and a trades council in Paterson NH. Workers seek eight hour laws, strike actions, and union divisions along language lines in New York City. International textile congresses, railroad and iron trades, and locomotive orders are highlighted, with wage changes and new conferences shaping labor movements.

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Constipation Book Offer By Mail From B F Allen Co

A notice invites readers to write to B F Allen Company at 365 Canal Street New York for a small book on constipation its causes consequences and correction. Pills can be mailed for 25 cents if no druggist is nearby.

B. F. Allen Company Canal Street New York

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