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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1892
Page
4
A feature from Our Weekly discusses life at a military post. It contrasts the calm routine for officers with the wife’s influence at home, noting how presence or absence abroad shapes perceptions and happiness in a frontier setting.
A young man asks a judge if incurring debt for college is wise. The judge, who faced similar hardships, notes the essential issue is whether the borrower would repay. The adviser says the chosen major matters little. the burden is the debt and the effort to repay it.
A Life Saving Service patrolman spots a red light from a wrecked schooner amid a winter storm. The crew is saved as breeches buoy rescues reach the shore, carrying the captain, his wife, and children to safety amid cheers from the rescuers.
In 1802 the rise of Spanish merinos spurred sheep-shearing festivals as a key agricultural advertisement. Notably at Arlington opposite Washington, Custis estate hosted annual gatherings for twelve years with hospitality from General Custis. Georgetown papers highlighted programs and premiums reflecting large enterprise in sheep-raising and national pride in Custis’s era.
A massive blast at Mare Island Navy Yard near Vallejo killed twelve sailors and apprentices and wounded several others. Gunner Hottloger of the Boston died. two apprentices died later and others were badly burned or missing. Dr. Lewis treated the injured as investigators seek the cause of the catastrophic accident.
Wholesale market notes list beans and peas with 1891 quotes for white kidney and teed kidney beans, Lima beans, and foreign medium varieties. Dairy and cheese prices cover full cream and skim options, with state and western fresh butter and eggs, fruits including apples and grapes, and cherries.
A chaotic wrap reports severe storms across New York Harbor and Illinois, with drownings near Chicora and wrecks in Galva, plus heat waves killing and injuring many. Major fires in Baltimore and rising Mississippi flood impacts. political notes from Washington and state conventions amid widespread disaster reports.
Secretary of War Elkins arrives from New York by steam yacht to present diplomas to West Point cadets. The Lio class of HN receives honors on the green near the Board of Visitors and the Academy staff. Addresses are delivered by Congressman Quthwaite, Secretary Elkins, and Major General Schedald.
An official report on the Birkenberg silver mine disaster in Austria lists 67 workers present at collapse time, with 477 rescued. More than 300 victims are reported, 28 bodies recovered, and 60 children left fatherless as rescue efforts continue amid chaotic casualty figures.
A British steamer the Petrolia struck by lightning outside Blaye on the Gironde unleashed a catastrophic explosion. Fifteen dead, sixteen rescued, several vessels burned, timber and oil ignited, three dories sunk, and heavy damage to nearby ships and shore facilities. The cargo of 837 523 gallons of crude oil and crew changes are noted.
The Democratic, Prohibition and People's Parties held state conventions or meetings in Maine Maryland Mississippi Texas Kentucky Georgia and Des Moines Iowa with delegates chosen or instructed. Notable actions include Maine nominating a governor candidate, Maryland endorsing Cleveland, Texas urging delegation support for Cleveland, and Rev. Sam Small nominated for Congress in Georgia. General J B Weaver named as People’s nominee to the National Convention.
Nokon Wilmarth Aldrich was re-elected United States Senator by the Rhode Island Legislature in Providence. The vote totaled Aldrich sixty four to David Baker Jr. thirty nine. Born November 6, Aldrich held Providence Common Council presidency in 1571 73 and served in the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1875 76 as Speaker, later joining the Forty sixth and Forty seventh Congresses, and began his Senate term December 12, 1881 with a new six year term beginning March 4, 1884.
World’s Fair preparations expand with CaRRNDA display on mineral resources and Britain's building underway. Portugal funds a wine merchant exhibit. Pocahontas portrait may appear. Vatican treasures to be shown. Washington State model farm and state flora and fauna collections slated, postal services to be showcased, and Wanamaker seeks $63 057 for costs. Exposition sites allotted to nearly all states with many reproductions of historic buildings planned.
The National League shows uneven results with Boston undefeated against a 52-handed pitcher and Chicago rising under Anton. Critics call four old clubs near the rear while Brooklyn stars Dalley and Faoerz form a tall battery. Decoration Day performances by Kelly of Boston mark a strong showing amid a closer, larger league.
Reports show varied labor conditions with US and international unions growing. Notable notes include wage levels for cash girls, rising imports of cheap labor by Japan and Australia, a Bahama sponge industry payroll, England's total working-class income, and federation efforts to form a global sailors union amid rising labor protections and regulatory debates.
The record outlines daily Senate and House actions across sessions 111th to 131st Day chunks. It notes bill referrals on irrigation, territorial admissions for Arizona and New Mexico, pensions and currency measures, and speeches on silver. It records deaths of members Stackhouse and a general salute with escort committee.
A collage of brief notes on notable figures including Oscar Wipe’s planned country revisit, comedian Jryymasox valued at over a quarter of a tuillion, Servian Ex-QuErs Natauiy recounting matrimonial experiences, and Mas. 0.8 Giast planning to spend most summers at Cravaston’s West Point. Also mentions London Times contributor Rupram Kreerxe, Judihn Lavan seen in Washington, and Querx Victoria reconciling with royal relatives.
Fragmented OCR notes report activity from Vesurius to Greyznav with mentions of missions in Japan, cotton acreage declines in Wessex, and British ship departures at Halifax. Subsidy granted in Guatemala for Northern Railway. migration tamales moved in Canada. flood damages estimated. U.S. politics note: People’s Party election and Mrs Coggeshall as delegate.
Two armed men robbed a car taking £50,000 toward Judson Iron Works. Gilson and Mortenson, company staff, were forced at gunpoint to surrender the bags containing the payroll as the robbers escaped in a bay-windowed motorcar toward Berkeley. Police pursued but details are unclear.
Reported storms disrupted worship in Spar awl howry lool life, killing ten at a parish church in Meling Orenss province and injuring about twenty others. In Vadetond province storms toppled structures, with five worshippers killed and ten injured. Fear drove people to flee churches and seek shelter as waves of violence and damage spread.
The piece depicts Juneau and Douglas Island shore scenes with families, canoes, and tourists. It notes Indians adapting to tourist trade, open markets, and a dramatic confrontation where an elder wife attacked the Eagle Princessa, while the beauty remained composed amid the scene.
A severe windstorm swept Bangor and Brewer with a tornado crossing the river area. Eight people drowned as boats capsized and houses, fences, and utilities were destroyed along the riverbank. several crews were saved from the wreckage.
A note by A F Lucas lists extinct or doomed vertebrate species including the West Indian seal California sea elephant walrus European bison Hawaiian birds California vulture dodo Mauritius and aolitoire the Labrador duck great auk Pallas cormorant Gala pagon and Masestene tortoises tile fish and related specimens with values and records of last sightings and deaths.
Reported arich deposit near Dahlonega fuels a Georgia gold rush as chlorination reduces ore losses and boosts profits. The Bartha Mine on Lot 523 near Campkin County forms Atlanta Gold Mining Company with $100 000 capital and plans to build modern reduction works.
Bath Iron Works foreman Robert Ducker, a skilled copper worker, crafted a miniature hollow teakettle from a small copper cent. The piece features eight curved handles a movable cover and a nozzle and can boil water. Eight hours of labor produced the work. Ducker earns $27 weekly.
In Town or Country advisories urge families to keep Dr Hon alo’s Croup Cure on hand as the only remedy claimed to prevent membrancone croup and pneumonia by acting on throat tissues. Neoplum sold by leading druggists, manufactured by ALP Hoxsle Buffalo, N C. Locusts in Southern Algiers have devoured grain crops but spared vineyards.
A fragmented ad lists Hall's Catarrh Cure and Beecham's Pills among wholesale druggists in Tuledo and nearby names. It touts Syrup of Figs for cleansing the system, quick relief measures, and various tonics with brief claims of rapid cure for headaches chills and nervous symptoms.
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