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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1893

Page

4

Wreck at Keoler Flouring Mill in Gitchold NJ

A devastating early morning fire and a massive dust explosion ripped through the Keoler Flouring Mill in Gitchold New Jersey. Head millwright John Cowis was killed and several workers injured as the blast wrecked most village businesses and caused extensive property damage across neighboring towns. The mill, owned by Kebler Brothers of St. Louis, had a capacity of 2909 barrels of flour daily and employed 139 men.

Gitchold John Cowis Waterlon N Afany Clyde Gillespie Litch« Field Hitchfeld Caranl Machinery Companies Kebler Brothers St. Louis Witchfield

Blount Heads for Hawaii on Revenue Cutter Mission

Commissioner Blount and party left Washington for San Francisco and sailed to Honolulu aboard the U S Revenue cutter Richard Rush. Blount called his mission secret and declined to discuss details while estimating a possible three month absence. Captain Hooker of the Noah expected to follow in about eight days.

James HE. Blount Hawaii Mr. Blount Elis Mills State Department San Francis Cal Washington Honolulu United States Revenus Richard Rush C. I. Hooker Noah

War Ships for Japan Emperors Donation to Navy

The Emperor donates 300000 a year for six years to aid Japan's navy amid fiscal policy debates. Parliament and wealthy citizens respond with substantial voluntary contributions from private incomes to fund the naval expansion, while officials are asked to add ten percent of salaries toward the fund.

Japan House of Representatives Emperor Bia

Miner Boehme's deadly blast in Harz District

Boehme set off ten pounds of dynamite at the front line of Volkmannkoller in Germany's Harz District, tearing him and six other miners to atoms. He left a letter for his wife saying not to read until noon and hinted revenge amid feud with the mine Superintendent.

Boehme Frontine Volkmannkoller Harz Germany

Cingalese Strikers At World’s Fair Seek Higher Pay

Cingalese workmen employed for the Ceylon exhibit at the World’s Fair in Chicago struck for higher pay. Hired in Ceylon for thirty rupees a month, about seven dollars, they compared to U.S. wages and formed a committee after two weeks. They were offered forty rupees.

Chicago Ceylon

Tur bodies and births highlight a crowded news day

Eastern and Middle States report multiple fatalities from mining accidents and collapses while several births bring joy in Connecticut and New York. St Patricks Day celebrations unfold in major Eastern cities with processions and Catholic services.

Four Sawyers Killed In Mill Explosion Near Lockridge Iowa

A fatal accident at a Skunk River saw mill three miles north of Lockridge Iowa killed four men and badly injured others. An engineer failed to shut a boiler, a fellow worker sacrificed himself by pouring cold water into the boiler causing an explosion that tore the building apart. Names include John Adams engineer Gates Ball doorler and a boy Eshelman. Injured include Michael Hovern owner and Theodora Lilybinde. Bodies were horribly mutilated and only identifiable by clothing.

Skunk River Lockridge Iowa Ater Sealor Atems John Adams Tender Gates Balldoorler Eshelman Michael Hovern Theodora Lilybinde Boti

Breeding Animals Rules Tightened by Secretary Carlisto

Secretary Carlisto issued stricter import rules for breeding animals. The new standards replace tour top crosses with lap crosses and require timely certificates for entry. If certificates cannot be produced at arrival, the Collector may admit animals pending proof. A new list of recognizor registries was issued to guide customs factors.

Carlisto Ius

Nominations Named by President Cleveland to Senate

President Cleveland sent nominations to the Senate naming James B. Eustix of Louisiana as Envoy to France and Theodoros Runyon of New Jersey as Envoy to Germany, Soba E. Risley of New York as Envoy to Denmark, and James G. Jenkins of Wisconsin as United States Circuit Judge. Other nominees include Walter D. Jabney of Virginia as Solicitor, Charles B. Stuart of Texas as U.S. Judge for Indian Territory, and several U.S. Marshals, Attorneys, and Auditors across multiple states. The report also notes prior service and backgrounds for several nominees and mentions further confirmations for Josiah Quincy, Isaac P. Gray, and others.

Cleveland United States Senate James B. Eustix Louisiana United States France Theodoros Runyon New Jersey Germany Soba E. Risley New York Denmark James G. Jenkins Wisconsin Seventh Judicial Circuit Walter D. Jabney Virginia Department of Tate Charles B. Stuart Texar United States Court For Indian Territory David ®. Guyton Mississippi Midsaippi William Hy Mfawking Indiana District of Indiana Arkansas Ernest P. Baldwin Maryland Treasury Thomas Holcomb Delaware Wade Hampton South Carolina Kalrondy James B. Eustig Low Orleany Harvard Law School General McGruder General Johnston University of Louisiana Eodore Buvyon Newark Jobo FE Risley Senator Voorhess Borouth Judicial Court Walworth Louisville Jenkins Walter D. Dabney State Department Dabney Tre Isury Charleston D. C Senate Josiah Quincy Mlassachusetts Isaac P. Gray Mexico James B. Bustle Fatrick A. Collins Massachusetts London Robert A. Maxivell

Naronie Sinks With All On Board Off Newfoundland

News confirms the White Star freight steamer Naronie, sailed from Liverpool Feb 11 to New York, is lost. Lifeboat sightings near south by west of Sable Island and Newfoundland establish the disaster, with 70 officers and men plus 20 to 25 passengers aboard. The vessel measured 470 feet in length and 53 feet beam, powered by triple expansion engines, designed to carry 1500 tons of cargo.

White Star Line Naronie Liverpool New York Coventry Wilson Veronadian Naronic Narone Wnas Wall of Sable Newfoundland Wale Derelct Jesborg Kerssy Taventy Argos

De Lesseps Found Guilty in Paris Corruption Case

In Paris, the jury convicted Charles De Lesseps along with M. Mathut and M. Blondin of involvement in a corruption scheme tied to the Panama Lottery Bond, while other defendants were acquitted. Sentences include five years imprisonment and fines totaling $15,000 plus civil rights loss. The court also ordered payments to the Panama Canal liquidator and revealed New York City debt details.

Maitre Demenge Paris Antonio Proust Charles de Lesvops Public Works Bahut Bheen M. Mathut M. Blondin Batlint M. Bailaut Charles D. Leasops Bin Alee M. de Lariapy Bilondan Baihut M. Monchicourt Panama Canal St. Nashut

Labor World Sketches of 1893 Labor Movements

A condensed survey highlights unions forming in Bavaria and Raleigh, wages for Portland stonemasons at eight hours and four fifty, naturalized citizens hired for Philadelphia projects, and Chicago railroad wage discord. It notes 17,639 male and 14,149 female workers in Washington departments, rising female employment, British miners' wage gains, Sunday economic sermons in Indianapolis, and a push to establish a national labor headquarters at the World’s Fair site in Chicago.

Tue Brotherhood of Bectilonmen Bavaria Tim United States Marina Engineers Tue Stonemasons Portland Oregon Philadelphia Chicago Bexsaaiy B. Lacey Raleigh North Carolina San Juan de Costa Rica Rotary ‘Teacy Navy ‘Yard Washington Argentine Republic Chile TUE Great Britain Indianapolis Ind Andout Brentontation Penn Carnegie Steel Company A. Thourand Toong Montreal Canada Mary Walker George KE Sonal

Ten Thousand Dollar Elephant Killed to Subdue Rampage

Tobe the Wallace Circus elephant, six tons, was killed in winter quarters near Paru Indiana after hours of chaining and beating with irons and a spike. The animal had shown violent temper since purchase, nearly killing keeper and another elephant Price during the struggle.

Tobe Wallace Circus Paru Ind Onalatantr Batth Onco

Egyptian Cotton Experiment in the South New Variety

Egyptian cotton seed praised by ex Secretary Husk and received at the Department of Agriculture in Washington. The import aims to test with southern stations to grow a home grown substitute for Egyptian cotton, which cost over 3 million dollars to import in the last fiscal year.

Husk United States Cairo Egypt Department of Agriculture Washington

Markets Plentiful with Beans Peas Fruits and Livestock

Prices for country produce in New York include beans and peas with terms like choice 40 pounds medium 182, 215 for peas, kidney and Lima values noted. Dairy items from creameries and factories show varied quotes. Fresh fruits and vegetables appear with apples grapes cranberries cabbage and potatoes listed by region and grade. Dressed poultry and live stock prices cover turkeys chickens ducks geese and pigeons, while flour bread and grains appear with standard market designations. Livestock items include cows calves sheep and live weight touting a mix of regional prices and available quantities.

Jeanx Lima Cal Ner Buth Ncttenr Treamery Peav ePeap Orsto Era Western Witate Dairy Oh Hall Creamer Creamery Western Factory Cresht Flraty Ily Chrzan Groening Won Inferior Cape Col Chaice Jersey Kpring South Jersey Colery Bytus Birley Lworowel

Jules Ferry Dead After Sudden Paris Dying

Jules Ferry died suddenly in Paris a few days ago while serving as President of the French Senate. Born in Saint Die Vosges in 1804, he rose as a lawyer and politician, opposing Napoleon III, serving in the Corps Legislatif, and later as Minister of Public Instruction. His career included the notable anti Jesuit education bill, Tunis expedition critiques, and colonial ventures in Tonquin before his death.

Juli Ferry Jules Ferry Paris Bla de Mire F . Jules Ferry Saint Dic Vosges Thebsr de Froserict Ferry France Minstry Tunis Falllore Frauce Tonquin Senate

Prominent People and Oddities From an Early Ledger

A garbled mix of biographical snippets lists Verot as a fancy farmer and Don M. Dickisson as habitually hotel-free. It mentions Qoren Victoria’s odd medical bill split, Tur Empress avoiding the World’s Fair trip, and the Pope appointing Arch bishop Satolli to Washington.

Verot Don M. Dickisson Qoren Victoria Tur Empress Austria America Satolli Washington Cocker Missour United States Senate Bexaron Surrt New Jersey Candinal Vallanan Westminster Haanisox Lalan Sanford University California Mason-Gexenat C. O. Hawana Henry J. Dawes Massachusetta Porteal Congress Houde Sane O'E Cant Scitorz Germany Lovel Antina S. Hewrer New York Eald Sonis Haverhill Whittier Ktective Earp Heman Lord Charle Beresford Lkely Treasury Department Oezan Kentucky Senate Big Father

Global crop, finance, and political notes cross many nations

In a scattered report, figures show 73,000 people in Texas, 2,331,123 mules in the country, pension appropriations at £156,531,450, and a large Southern strawberry crop. Other items note German agrarian reform, Venezuela’s banking scheme, and Ulster home rule tensions. Naval and expeditionary topics, meat trade, and local election incidents also appear, with various dates and places loosely referenced.

Txlepland Othe Kansas Watt Street Nez Siberia Colorado Salvation Army New York City Suxty Cleveland Ruysta Bering Sea Ap Ina LG Henanny Philadelphia New Zealand Berlin Germany Chamber of Agriculture

An Anabaptist Preacher Arrested in Latris

An Anabaptist fanatic was arrested in Latris, Saratov Government, Russia, for murdering a fourteen year old girl during a private sermon. He strangled her to prove a supposed power to revive the dead, then prayed and exhorted while the parents protested and the authorities detained him. The case intersects with a long-standing boundary dispute between two republics.

Latris Saratov Russia marieFal Dle

Cutting Diamonds From Amsterdam Monopoly Breakup Report

A New York jewelry house launches a large scale factory project to split and facet rough diamonds for export, claiming advanced European style machinery and skilled Hollanders. The operation aims to build power and speed in finishing, with 100 plus workers anticipated and parcels of rough goods retained through all stages. Enduring dominance by Amsterdam is challenged as the industry adopts modern methods and significant investment.

Amsterdam New York Amaterdam Elaewhere America Europe Council Motton Road al Shit

Pacts About Dread and Alum Baking Powders

The piece warns of dangerous alum baking powders and urges use of Royal Baking Powder. It cites health risks from alum and claims Royal Powder is pure, free of alum, lime and ammonia, and provides better baking results. It advises shoppers to avoid cheap impure brands and to trust reputable authorities.

Board of Health U. S Boards of Health

Texas Capitol: Largest state building and Greek cross design

The Texas State Capitol is the largest state building in the United States and seventh in world size, a red Texas granite Greek cross with a central rotunda and a dome, begun in 1881 and completed in 1888 at about 83.5 million dollars, funded by 3,000,600 acres of public land deeded to capitalists who built it.

State Capitol Texas United States New Orleans Picayune

Buffalonian president and law partner join cabinet

President Fillmore who was a Buffalonian took his law partner into his Cabrack as Postmaster General. Afr Cleveland another Buffalonian did like Wise.

Fillmore Afr Cleveland Wise

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