Music recorded in May 1894
May 1894 was the month when the aftermath of the economic depression (the Panic of 1893) erupted as social movements. In the United States, Jacob S. Coxey (1854–1951) led a march on the United States Capitol on May 1, 1894, which led to his arrest. This was followed by the Pullman Strike on May 11, 1894, which spread to the rail network. Meanwhile, in Britain, the Manchester Ship Canal, which directly connected the industrial city of Manchester to ocean shipping routes, was officially opened by Queen Victoria (1819–1901) on May 21, 1894, symbolizing the development of logistics infrastructure during the imperial era.
Confirmed recordings this month: 0
Summary of information on recordings made in May 1894
One of the month-by-month developments in the recording industry in May 1894 that can be observed is the incorporation of Columbia Phonograph Co. General in May 1894, which marked the beginning of a framework for expanding beyond the Washington area, rather than the previous focus on business in that region (the month of incorporation is specified).
Incorporation of Columbia for expansion outside the region (May 1894)
Columbia Phonograph Co. General was incorporated in May 1894 as an affiliated company to expand business outside of the Washington area. This marked a turning point in the company's history, as it moved from a "local spectacle" to a more widespread distribution of recordings (cylinders) through the expansion of its bases and sales channels.
