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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
4
A judge’s charge notes misgivings about pneumonia as a death cause and an hour later jurors request spelling guidance. The page then shifts to ad copy on dull seasons in business, continuous advertising, and notes on various curiosities and miscellany.
Census Bureau bulletin shows continental U S population rose 20.7 percent from 1890 to 1900, doubling Europe’s growth and outpacing Canada. Southern states surged most, west of the Mississippi still faster than east, with migration patterns linking rising urban rates and slowing rural or western expansion. Argentina alone grew faster.
The Grand Army of the Republic elected officers led by Commander-In-Chief General John C. Black of Illinois with Col. C. Magon Keene as Senior Vice Commander and Col. Tiarry Keasler as Junior Vice Commander. Boston chosen as next encampment site. Treasury shows a net gain of 1900.80 for eleven months and a per capita tax due of 300. Memorial Day warned against being treated as a holiday. notes on floods relief and post finances follow.
United States Circuit Court in St Louis Missouri refused to grant a restraining order against Western Union Telegraph Company. The Commercial Telegraphers Union of America challenged wave of firings over union ties. Decision upholds employer right to dismiss employees for union membership and allows the blacklist to be used by others.
In Austin Georgia Bill Slaton, a negro, was saved from lynching by the father of the assaulted girl who pleaded for legal action. Slaton was captured two miles away, delivered under guard to the Sheriff, and jailed at Douglasville on 16800 charges of cruelty.
Two men from Chicago and Grand Rapids area drown near Holland Michigan after their boat struck a log and could not swim. A nine year old, Ivan Cheney, shot and killed his playmate Stephen Narrow over threats tied to a patent dispute, and is jailed on murder charges. Southern Texts Company to acquire 70 mills in a $14 million plan. A boardinghouse robbery in Sioux River leaves Willie Ernest dead. two masked men and a firearm are involved. A street duel in Goldonna results in both combatants deaths. A Norfolk horse incident leaves Mrs. Merrill with severe lip injuries. Beuthen court restricts sale of Polish history and related cards bearing ‘Poland is not lost.’
The text notes Turkey's acceptance of Russia's proposals as powers exchange notes seeking intervention in Macedonia. It mentions forgery concerns but urges continuing forward with actions and decisions in the evolving diplomatic situation.
The Sultan of Deseen appeared before Major Bollard with a large retinue and apologized for insulting the United States flag. He said his insane son, disinherited, was solely responsible for the outrage and that reparation had been promptly demanded. The Sultan claimed the sultanate of Bacalod fortifies camps and seeks no substantial indemnity before submission.
Reports from Greek consuls in Macedonia state Greek Church schools and 322 Greek-owned houses at Ketehero were blown up or burned. Greek subjects are said killed. M. Rail appeals to powers to stop excesses in Macedonia, arguing Greeks suffer more than Bulgarians and Turks. Also notes on Army officers instructors, saloon fines, and various baseball and sports items.
President Roosevelt accepted Secretary Root's resignation with terms that he remain as Secretary of War until January 1. William H. Taft will become Secretary of War and Luke Wright will succeed Taft as Governor of the Philippines. The exchange includes Root's gratitude and praise for the Administration's work on the General Staff and insular affairs.
In a brisk Sandy Hook triangular race for the cup defender, Reliance defeated Shamrock II by three minutes sixteen seconds elapsed time and one minute nineteen seconds corrected time. Challenger failed to start well, but both yachts performed admirably in 6 to 12 mile winds.
The statesman Lord Salisbury died at Hatfield House aged seventy three after a long illness. He faced final hours with family at his bedside and was noted for his long political career from his early journalistic work to premier from 1885 to 1887 and again until 1892. His death closes a forceful era in British politics with firm stances on empire and finance.
The Royal Commission report condemns lack of preparation for the Boer War, endorses Lansdowne on the empire's peril, notes insufficient safeguards, and warns of dangers from drain on Britain. It states 448,435 troops were engaged and calls for a system allowing expansion beyond regular units.
In a surprising move Unlor buys the Damm Muehble estate known as the Pearl of Brandenburg from Herr von Mohank for 500000, planning to rebuild and convert it into a hunting castle. Other Europe news include peasant unrest near Rome, Kilpatrick executed for 1902 murder, and a wave of modernization across nations.
A Minnesota woman Mrs Meberill AL Mecento who was shot in the ankle July 4 and suffered lockjaw for twenty six days at St Paul has been pronounced completely cured by her physician. Her muscles remained firm and she endured intense pain during the illness.
Mills Mills of Towano tourist and Ass Chiumpion of Idaho Springs climbed Yankee glacier near Alice Col. Miss Mills slipped and grabbed her companion, sending them 600 feet down the steep slope onto rocks. Mills fractured her left leg and both were badly bruised before campers reached them.
State Board of Agriculture bulletin estimates winter and spring wheat at 14 bushels in Hilnos, 2 bushels below 1902, crop valued at 11.304 million at 70 cents per bushel. 21.05 million bushels needed for food and seed, 5 million must be imported. oats 68 million with 30 million value. 8 million acres planted in corn, crop at 74 percent of average. Judge approves Steinonns method to stop trolleys after a man drew a revolver to board a street car and was acquitted. warns motormen fined for passing passengers. Nebraska corn harmed by rain and cool weather. collections remain prompt. fall trade prep active. record U S-Canada commerce shows imports from Canada 54,060,410 and exports 12,472,116. Fire market tone steady for boots and shoes. river near Monastir full of bodies reported by Frankfurt Zeitung.
The weekly paper serves your business schools churches and societies by recognizing the many items of interest during the year that daily papers miss. It sympathizes in affliction and rejoices in prosperity, highlighting details important to your community.
A German official cites that France makes over 250 cheese varieties. Bavarian output nears 25 000 tons annually. Holland produces more than forty varieties, Switzerland about forty five, Italy around 200 kinds, and Denmark sixty brands. The best known French exports include Gervais Camembert and Roquefort.
Shipping men debate a New York magazine claim that the Vigilant, oldest ship said to be near St Croix in the French West Indies, was built at Essex Stags. Secretary Love, at the Board of Trade, says the Vigilant was built in Baltimore around 1700 after consulting Lloyds Register. The 45 ton mill schooner, long flown under the Stars and Stripes, ties to Baltimore News. Mexico also reports a surge in steel making with a new $10 million Monterey plant turning out iron products.
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