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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1893

Page

4

Labor World unions and labor conditions abroad and at home

The Labor World reports unions across industries from plasterers to telegraph boys and trainees, noting South Africa, Omaha elevator laws, eight hour clubs, city labor needs, and factory colors shirts in Massachusetts. It cites workers in Chicago and Stuttgart, Belgian and German miners, and French district wages with benefits and rents.

Karp Trax Tnene Srmraza South Africa New York Treny Trontox Pacific Coast New Exaxaxo Youtna Omaha Neb Cmoanounton Union Cara Cnicago Piel Electric Workers Gothras Anovr Ronvicin Massachusetts Sr. Pauw Miinn Opsertinis R. J Btuttgart Pas-du-Calais Baysin-du-Nord

Schofield's Report Promises Army in Excellent Shape

General Schofield's annual report, released by Secretary Lamont, notes troops maintained excellent discipline and readiness. It highlights suppressing neutrality violations, boosting infantry rifles and breechloading field guns, and expanding modern high power gun fabrication and mortar placements.

Scho~ Field United States Army Lamont Biazxico Gereral Bcheweld Iy Benew Schofield Schofeld

Louisiana rice crop declines amid severe droughts

A drought ravaged southwestern Louisiana killing rice yields with only pockets of fair crops. Calcasieu region output drops to a fraction of 1892 and 1891, threatening millers and bankers who financed the crop. The slump unsettles planters, brokers, and merchants as credit and advances tied to harvest fail to materialize, amid a broader agricultural downturn.

Louisiana Louisians Calcasieu Noit Louiaiana New Orleans Routh Incalor Commission

Manhattan Day at the Columbian Exposition

Manhattan Day drew about 25 000 New Yorkers to the fair grounds as Chicago and the East joined in a brilliant program. The event featured the Columbian Chorus of 800, Innes’s Thirteenth Regiment Band, an eminent New York audience, a wide floral backdrop, and Mayor Harrison welcoming New York on behalf of the World’s Fair.

Chicago Manhattan Festival Hall Gotham Manhattan Islan William L. Tomitos Innes Thirteenth Regiment Band New York Hand William Toll Chaplain Brown Old Guard Bmayor Harrison

New York and Chicago Day Parade at White City Celebration

Crowds jammed the White City as Chicago and New York City officials led a grand parade. Mayors Gilroy and Mayors of New York and Chicago rode in carriages with dignitaries. Old Guard and Sons of New York marched, and a Liberty bell rang amid banners. Speakers including Horace Porter and Chauncey Depew drew applause while the Columbian Chorus performed and the national hymn filled Festival Hall.

Chicago New York Ifo Battery Park High Bridge Brooklyn New York City Offernla Auditorum New York Old Guard Grand Pacific Theodore Myers Krause Issac Potrell Council Boutavan White Mt Old Guard Terminal Station Sons of New York Society Terminal Plac New York State Colonel Cody Rough Riders Cook County Democratic Marentog Club J. H. Farrell Trinda Leislature Chicago Hussam E. L.rand Illnois National Guard White City Plaza Diehl Old Guard of Sons of New York Dregler Festival Hall Old Guard Dand Jum Corps The Busters Toon Liberty New York State Building Quray Horace Porter Hueapeceh Die ‘Restor Tammins Agnes Dooth Joseph I.C. Clarke Gilroy Chauncey M. Depew Mr. Depoy Keller John KR Republic Seth Low Columbia College Corrigan Sons of Cook County Apse Nelson A. Miles Unite States Army Wheeler Manhattan Terminal Vlats Way Paln Benige Koickerbocker William T. Dayton United Stats the Hague Monument Association Morris Connecticut Machant Watson Gilier Wiliam Rudolph O'Donovan Washington Connecticut Foot Guam Hartford Grays Philandelphia City Drake Zouanves Elizabeth Essex Troon Newark National Guard of Pennsylvania Miliary Massachusetts Delawary Maryland Remi Dorie Jn New Xora State Streat Warren, Street Hamilton Delaware River Amiton King Street State of Clacinnath New Jersey Trenton Battle Great Britain Society of the Clagimnaath Altone Aldo Tate John Russell Joh Searmn Lang Organi Jn Massachusetta John Clover Alacanchusetty Ay Henge Wale McCrenachan Trenton Malladelpha City Cavalry

Multitude of Civil Unrest and Political Moves Across States

A disjointed 19th century recap reports deaths in New York Central Park from gas in a lavatory, a Brooklyn murder over affection, and a Washington councilman assassination. It notes rail and bank news, executions by electricity, political campaign kicks in Brooklyn, yellow fever outbreaks in Georgia and Brunswick, boiler accidents in Spokane, and Atlantic trade tensions. It also mentions bank indictments, bank inspections, and varied federal confirmations while hinting at larger social strife and reform efforts nationwide.

Eastern Middle States Pank Portcesax Davin Lyons James Hayes George Rogag Charles Furey Central Park New York City Rochester N. Y Judicial Committee C. A. Brigga Povicrsax Getuannr Brooklyn Shotail John E. K. Green Mre. Gelbardt Lauren W. Donarer Washington Penn Macorzs Nenepiix Keystone Delaware, Lackawnana and Western Railroad Madison Square Bank Mantis Por Dunnemora Sixaton Davin B. Hinn Academy of Music Dfaynord Brunswick Spokane Wash Avanama Tus Socorro National Bank Banta Fe New Menxico Fouu Miz Pea Lw

Lory In an engagement With Lee Moors at Melllis

British Ambassador to Italy Loup Vivrax is dead. The funeral of Field Marshal MacMahon was held in Paris with a grand procession and eulogy by Premier Dupuy. Russian officers in Paris attended a War Office luncheon and a Champ de Mars banquet amid river fetes and fireworks. Manasan Duchezr Sixau died in Paris from a paralytic stroke, born 1833. No was a son of Ranjeet Singh, Rajah of the Punjab.

Lory Lee Moors Melllis Loup Vivrax Italy Tax Nations Field Marshall MacMahon Paris France Premier Dupuy Tur Parie War Office Champ de Mur Miliary Club Mananasan Duchezr Sixau Husyus Ranjeet Singh Punjab

Death of Gounod The Great Composer in Paris

Paris records the death of M Gounod at 6 25 pm after a stroke general paralysis noted. Born June 17 1819 in Paris he pursued music early studying with notable teachers before securing a Bachelor of Letters and entering the conservatoire. His debut in London marked a rising career as he penned operas choruses masses and symphonies and achieved fame with Faust and other works though critics varied in acclaim.

M. Gounod Paris Siricken Bedelde Charles Francola Gounod Lyeve Louly Conservatoire Harvey Puer Leoneur Hla Ry, When His Cantata, “Maris Duunrt Rome Haly Tusly Academie du France Schumann Burling London Hs Wam Lghter Seins Nashes Crlee Faust

Government Expenditures Hover Near Debt Peak

A Senate report on government expenses shows three months’ receipts near 821,000,000 with actual outlays about 93,009,900. Projected yearly spending would hit 696,000,000, risking a debt around 50,600,000 by year end. The document notes Afghan slave captives aiding cost to suppress tribes.

Senate United States Senate Treasury Department Kapouge Gyer &Nz Alent Atarat Morshan

Disaster on the Grand Trunk at Battle Creek Trains Crash

A Raymond and Whitcomb special from New York to Boston collided with Pacific Express No 6 near Nichola in Battle Creek Michigan. Twenty six killed and many injured as wreckage burned. Investigating charges allege engineer Woolly and conductor Scott disobeyed orders.

Chicago Grand Roundhouse Battle Creek Mich Raymond and Whitcomb New York Haston Pullmnon Fale Tausing Burke Thia Dicssako Woolly No.6 Scott Ld Beott Turner Pacific Express Lively C. C G. W Vandusen of &Prout Brook N.Y Snoltar Toroa Tienry W. W Wooorocket B.J Magoon E. T Providence Pers van Deusen Harles Sprout Brook Mra Charles A. McGarvey Ontario Stan M. Nolsrunkes Atun G. W. Beardsley Watkins N. Y Dfsn Iran John Monroe Charles E. Wenzel Howard E. Vance H. G Keazle M. Parker Sramford, Coon Ro McKenzie Nichola

World Fair Opens to Minutars After October 30

Disputed grounds for extension discussed at committee meeting with demolition plans. Talks seek extra year and funds for park clearance and salvage, aiming for a more workmanlike finish. Grand Rapids man meets a woman he knew, while a telegram reports a local teacher’s marriage today.

Javknan Mityvente Basle Joan Une Hn Fapgattion A. W. Stovantoy Grand Rapids Mion Chicago Aliss Clarke

Debates and bills in the Fifty Third Congress session

The record covers days 60 to 70 with rule debates led by Mr HIN, a prevented fluance cam report, discussions on miles changes, a closure rule introduced by Mr Voorhees, a railroad finance bill, and an executive crow. It notes Peffer and Jones opposing repeal, Harris’ explanation, and Browning’s conference proposal for a silver coin. The Chattanooga Western Railway bridge bill near Chattanooga passed.

Waa United States Peffer Jones Nevada Harris Washington Mexleo Central and South America Hoyts Stewart Chattanooga Western Railway Company Tennessee Tver Chattanoogs

Debates and Bills on Revenue, Bankruptcy and Foreign Policy

The record notes multiple legislative actions including a bill amending the Revised Statutes on clerks fees district attorneys and related officers, and a joint resolution for removing derelicts from the North Atlantic. It also covers urgent government deficiencies funding, a World’s Fair duty reduction, and the construction of revenue cutters with cost limits. Ongoing bankruptcy system discussions continued through sessions and adjournments.

Unite States New York New North Atlantic Sayars New England Inkes Mr. Oates United States Dar Heenss Casgels Suths Merchant Marine iTouas

Navy death and awards tied to long war service notes

A navy gunfight report details John Neil and fellow sailors from the Independence shipyard tale. It notes a shooting, a reprimand, and a 60 day restoration period. The deceased Nell is praised for bravery, with a Davy link and Trenton survivor mentions. Also mentions Howhan, Gl fated tank steamer Butoum ships trade.

John Neil Areomse Jn United States Navy Independence Morn Island Navy Yard Pulldo Thodeerase Het AX Boon Nell Van Nell Antisted Parrazat Mobile Way Hartford Kia Sida Noll Navy Trenton Apts Harbor Blavery Yondalla Howhan Tralnad Grand Army of the Republic Regular Army Unitavy Union

Market Prices and Dairy Goods Listing 1800s

A dense butcher paper style market list showing beans peas and kidney varieties with prices, and a long dairy section detailing creamery products, tub sizes, and various Western Factory offerings. Includes produce like apples pears peaches cranberries grapes and tomatoes with assorted prices, plus poultry and fowl listings and regional farm goods.

Mrdium Lima Cal Western Western Factory Gerondy Penn Ted Snrivties Fall Bil Bartlett Pbbh del. Basket Concord Y Dasket O. Niagara Wwe Nora Torney Stale Peng Foval Ali Turkey N. J N.Y. Penn Diurshrey Poultrin St. Aad West Taney Jenny Turk Nee St. & Vest Jersey Tainan Rayan Wubl

Trenton Battle Shaft Dedicates Monument with Governors Present

The Trenton Battle Monument in New Jersey was dedicated with eight governors and notable figures attending. The event featured a military parade, speeches, and statues honoring Washington and the Battle of Trenton, with New Jersey and other states contributing funds and commemorative gifts.

Trenton N. J Alexander Hamilton United States New Jersey Maryland Morrln Connecticut Werta Bach State House Cleveland Congress Ben Benatora Smith McPherson Washington Richonl Watson Hell Society of Carinnatl Bons of the Revolution New Jersey Society of Colonial Dames of America Princeton Battle Monument Association Daughters of the American Revolution Monmouth Battle Monument Association Seventh Regiment National Guard of New Jersey Blarkey Newark William 8. Stryker Monument Association Cincinnati Brio Meliverolly Clifford Stanley Sime Puteletia Hugh H. Hamill Ernie McClenachen Philadelphia City Joasph Lapasley Wilbon John Taylor Sfonument Association John Roswell John Glover

All records broken on Trans Atlantic voyage by Cunard Lucas

The Cunard steamship Lucas broke the eastern trans Atlantic speed record by twenty five minutes on her return to Europe. She arrived near Queenstown at 1 a.m. on the themeday. The voyage from New York began October 14 with a fare of thirteen hours thirty minutes to the western leg. The Campania had previously set a record, with the Lucas beating it by just over an hour and forty minutes, marking a historic improvement in sea speed.

Cunard Lucas Ha Europe Hrowheail Queenstown Hank Che Latconta New York Campania

Tragic Filicide Case Opens in Mipley Ghlo

Police report a mother killed her two young children after driving a knife to their throats and then killed herself amid despondency over her husband’s death. Investigators found Wink Wagner and the two children, four and six, dead. the mother had recently shown signs of deep despair.

Mipley Ghlo Wagner Wink Wagner Bee

World’s Fair hits twenty million admissions milestone

A garbled report notes the World’s Fair surpassed 20,000,000 paid admissions while other items mention two brothers from Perth River dying of heart disease, a lynching near Knox Point, and various federal officials and naval officers in engagements abroad.

Gronar and Wiliam Winegar Perth River Knox Point Boslor Parish Jupex Tica Lysxxox United States Circuit Court Baltimore Manr“Wasmixozon New York State Building

New Discoveries And Notes From The Era

New findings touch on Navy manpower shortages, cotton markets, Yale physical culture for seniors, and a Cripple Creek gold region impact from mine closures. Reports cover storms in the Louisville and Nashville network, farmers near Wellsville, bread and cotton fluctuations, and the Pamir dispute reopening. Also noted are abolition of Indian slavery in Bolivia, Wisconsin urging Marquette statuary, a fatal jackknife incident near Jackson, and a Milwaukee discovery of Tripoli disks near Bay View. Cranberries show strong harvest potential amid varied crop prospects.

Navy Aneavans Yale Cripple Creek Col England Tiny Flores Louisville Nashville Tnrnz Wellsville Allegany County N. Y Sussia Great Britain New York Milea Standish South Roxbury Mass Honduras York City Bolivian Congress Bent Republic Tar King Btate Wisconsin Pines Pero Marquette Capitol Turnn Jacknon Mich Milwaukee Wis Bay View

Prominent Figures in 19th Century News Complex

A collage of brief items notes Panenwart the pianist composing an opera and Sanaton Wurtz of California as an ovilor. It mentions various figures including Tivpraxo Kyetrxa earning 500 per ballad, and Vier-Paremext Strvetrox updating his Bloomioxton home before moving to Geonor Gorton. Also cited are Cary William Fitzacan Gonpox and Czarewitch betrothal news, Lucy Stove a leading suffragist, and reports of bears and cougars driving livestock from Puget Sound regions, with edge-of-settlement concerns.

Panenwart Sanaton Wurtz California Tivpraxo Kyetrxa Vier-Paremext Carlluls Firup Manaare Patrice Gaaxt Banthoot Eiberty Island New York Harbor Tennyson Thomas Woolner R. A Weatminster Abbey London Jutta Seruoun Coxxrixo Roscoe Conkling Utlea N.Y Yeien Tre Inniotn Eulatis Spain United States Incognito Tondon Prince Antoine a'Orleans Riewanp E Hia Deak Washington Mr. White Carraiy William Fitzacan Gonpox Tuy Czarewiteh Princess Victoris Princess of Wales Thea Czarewiteh Nicholas Princess Victoria Lucy Stove Leater Dorchester

House keepers of House keepers ways uniform in its work

A brief note discusses the uniformity and discipline of house keepers in their duties, emphasizing consistency and standardized methods across tasks. The text highlights orderly practices and the maintenance of standards in domestic labor.

Tragic Austrian officer duels over harsh etiquette

An Austrian colonel enraged by a subaltern in Vienna insulted and humiliated him. The officer shot himself in the head, a tragedy that echoed through the Vienna garrison. A French lancer lieutenant refused a duel and killed the captain when forced to fight. He resigned, entered a monastery, and the episode warned against bullying in the army.

Husania Vienna Naubaltern Lancers Lot Tesches

The Burglar Came in a Noticed Warning Tale

A manufacturing agent recounts sending a warning to towns in the north about a burglar coming. In a small grocery, the sign was amended to say the burglar had come, and he had stolen about 600 dollars in cash and goods. The anecdote cites a New York Sun report of the incident.

Mate New York Sun

Electric Storms at Sea and Safety Precautions

The Chicago Herald notes electric storms at sea expose sailors to lightning with few precautions on merchant ships. Warships are equipped with lightning conductors due to stored explosives, but such safeguards are rare on merchant vessels, making the claim of being safer at sea during storms seem questionable.

Monziner Jack Chicago Herald

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