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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1894
Page
4
A jumble of biographical notes and curiosities lists European and American figures. Spanish Erxo Anroxio and others are cited alongside poets, bankers, and priests with scattered ages, roles, and places from Spain to New York to Birmingham.
The text outlines Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. advancing from medical studies in Edinburgh and Paris to a medical degree in 1830, then teaching anatomy at Dartmouth and Harvard before becoming emeritus. It notes his dual path as physician and prolific writer, including the Autocrat at the Breakfast Table series and other works, along with his lifelong ties to medicine and letters.
The obituary recalls Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr born August 29, 1809 in Cambridge Massachusetts. He died after an art failure and asthmatic trouble with family present including Judge Oliver Wendell Holmes and Holmes's wife. He was a noted writer and sociologist with works like Old Exidons and The Chambered Nautilus. his son Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr served on the Massachusetts Supreme Court.
Governor Elect Urban A Woodbury and Lieutenant Governor Zephar 4f Man Sur share a striking look and both lost right arms in the Civil War. Both are Vermonters with deep state ties. Woodbury, once Alderman and Mayor of Darlington, served in veterans’ groups and Libby Prison before discharge. Monatt, a former schoolteacher, enlisted at eighteen and saw action under Sheridan at Winchester and in campaigns from the Wilderness to Spotsylvania.
The passage notes Governor Woodbury serving as First Sergeant in Company I, Second Vermont Volunteers. It recalls July of 1861 when the regiment fought near Sudley Church as Confederates acted near Alexandria, and Sergeant Woodbury was wounded near the right shoulder, underwent amputation, and was captured and sent to Richmond.
The Chinese minister in London proposes sending troops to protectorates in treaty ports to shield foreigners, while Britain and France discuss joint action. Britain plans to reinforce fleets under Admiral Freemantle and guard key legations in Pekin, Hankow, and Nankai. Foreign staff at Pekin’s customs department retreat with families amid unrest as volunteer corps form among customs workers strengthening the foreign enclave.
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturns a prior decision on dispensary laws. Justices Pope and Gary uphold the act as constitutional while Chief Justice Tustles Molver dissents. The ruling allows the state to regulate liquor sales or prohibit them, with Governor Tilman poised to act. The saloon industry faces an uncertain future as the decision impacts enforcement and policy.
A mine disaster at Lake Fidler colliery Shamokin results in five identified deaths plus several missing and more presumed dead. Smoke and fire trap seventy workers in No 8 slope while crews attempt rescues and pumping efforts to drown the blaze. The accident devastates the local economy with about 700000 dollars in property and ongoing closures.
Andrew Gregg Curtin Pennsylvania’s war governor dies at Bellefonte after a brief unconscious spell. Surrounded by his wife, three daughters and one son, he had served as governor during the Civil War and held various political roles. Funeral with military honors to be arranged. Born April 22, 1817, Curtin’s career included minister to Russia and participation in constitutional and legislative work.
A sudden blast at the Granada barracks in Nicaragua causes heavy damage across the city. Initial reports estimate about 200 dead or seriously wounded, with no precise figures available yet.
Advices from Erzorcum Armenia claim Turkish and Kurdish troops at Sassun faced repeated attacks by regional people with over 300 killed and wounded. Reports describe severe weather worsening conditions for the Turkish forces. A strange artifact revealed in an old homestead in Alloshuny Chu Pennsylvania sparks questions about wealth allocation to kin.
The report notes D A Woodbury was inaugurated as Governor of Vermont in Montpelier. It covers political movements in New York and Philadelphia including women forming an anti-Tammany auxiliary, and references Democratic and Republican events, conventions, and court actions across several states with multiple named officials and outcomes.
Commander Lawler of the Grand Army of the Republic has established headquarters near Rockford Illinois and may soon visit New York and other departments. He has long held posts from Post to Department Commander and served as Colonel of the Third Regiment National Guard of Illinois and Postmaster of Rockford under several presidents.
A five story Hugo Michigan furniture store collapsed trapping sixty workers in Detroit. Flames and dust filled the air as walls tumbled onto Woodward avenue. Several firemen and civilians died or were seriously injured with total losses around 80000. Fire spread to Buckhannon and destroyed multiple Main Street buildings. incendiary origin suspected. A civilian was shot during the escape.
In Nashville Tennessee a fire destroyed the Young Men's Christian Association building and the Banner editorial rooms on the fourth floor. The library and files were burned and losses are estimated at 109000 with partial damage to editorial operations. A separate District Court action in Minneapolis accuses a Laird & Doyle employee of starting a sawmill fire connected to Hinckley.
The National Game season opens with Terrz of Baltimore setting the pace for second basemen. Louisville Cris sells Pfeffer and Grim to Brooklyn as Baltimore rivals contend. Rumors swirl of franchise moves, with Louisville likely transferring to Milwaukee. A ceremonial gathering honors champions, while pitchers Young and McPare draw attention for Cleveland and Cincinnati respectively. The Templar cup dispute ends in Chicago after talks between Baltimore and New York captains. A new pennant flag is unveiled at the Baltimore American office, proclaiming the Champloo Easypart Club of the United States.
The report notes a very large crop in Cuoiina foraging across Russia and a special opening of the Baltic Canal. It cites drought relief in South Dakota, rising wheat estimates, and a broad mix of economic and political items including tax and liquor actions, transportation schemes, and wartime expenditures.
The report lists Conneny Srova's contempt sentence by Justice Forbes in Ithaca, a fatal shooting in Olyphant by Frank Bazhek, a marriage refusal incident, a Buffalo aunt in a double tragedy, and New York political nominations by the Shapard Democrats and State Democracy. It also notes a Chilean compensation award to the US and war dispatches from Yokohama and Kent England with a freight train accident.
The Boriln Kreuz Zoltnog notes the Russian czar’s health has worsened and death may be expected within weeks. The czar’s wife, the czarina, is fully aware of his condition per the source.
The Czarewitch and Czarinа's planned Darmstadt visit and his marriage to Princess Alix were delayed on medical advice. The London Standard’s St Petersburg desk cites the Czar’s rising illness described as cancer of the kidneys and public Tumor notes alleged overuse of the lancet by Dr Zacharin, tied to his bleeding treatment.
The corn packing season is well advanced and conditions are favorable, yet total output shows only a fraction of prior years. Estimates place the pack at 3750000 cases or 9000000 cans, compared with 14000000 cans in 1893 and 16000000 in 1892.
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