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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
1
A long mixed report covers Balkan and Crete forceful redraws, Sweden and Norway suffrage debates, US Russia trade limited yet influential, a France weaving machine claim, education spelling reforms, and planetary observation. It notes a Jamaica Exposition surplus, Crete reorganized by powers, and a cautious tone on new technology.
A reflective verse by O. W. Pettit from In the Valco explores smiles across life, from glad joy to disguising sorrow. It contrasts the many faces of cheer with guarded inner feelings, noting how people smile to mask their fears and toil.
Andrew Stevens relates a frontier tale of Giles Granger a quarrel over a horse led to murder Nellie Granger vows loyalty and Allen Reed stands accused until a bloodied confession in Granger s own handwriting exonerates him Ghosts of two Indians Tiger Tail and Short Jim are named as killers as Nellie confronts a grim homecoming in Saturday Night.
The first report of Princeton University’s second geological expedition to Patagonia describes an inland and northern traverse up to 800 miles from the Straits of Magellan. It notes a 30 mile lake at the Andes base, rich vertebrate fossil finds, marine deposits, tribal arts, and a Yahgan dictionary, with notable photographs.
A fragmented verse urges vigilance for the engine when the whistle blows. The speaker insists on listening for danger beyond summer and snow, warning to beware a fatal river stopa and the peril ahead. The quavering lines evoke a roadside or rural setting and a cautionary refrain.
A collage of jokes and witticisms from various papers. The items include puns about coats, rattlesnakes, diamonds, milk, doctors, and college ambitions, with multiple attributions to publications like Yonkers Statesman Puck Indianapolis Journal Chicago Record and others.
Five ships taken by Admiral Dewey are to join the American Navy. Two are in commission, Cuba Luzon and Austria to be overhauled at Hong Kong. Secretary Long arranged a $500000 contract for repairs, with three ships to follow to the Philippines if the islands remain U S. The effort aims to fit the vessels for service in narrow bays.
A steamship Portland left Boston for Portland and was driven off course in a fierce gale. The vessel foundered with all aboard, hundreds aboard dead or missing, and a partial list of passengers and crew published. The ship, built in Bath in 1890, carried 1517 tons, valued at 250000 dollars, with hull insurance of about 200000 and cargo insurance of 45000.
The steamer Coptic sailed from San Francisco taking 600 Chinese passengers. Several were ordered deported by courts. Many travelers were wealthy residents returning to celebrate the New Year in China.
Reports indicate Filipino insurgents opposed to Reninaldo have captured San Ignacio on Luzon as fighting escalates between rival republics. Further clashes unfold in additional northern sectors with ongoing hostilities.
The Czar of Rusa told the Sul tan's appeal against Trmnes George of Greoenny Governor of Crato that Parkey's rights on the island would be respected.
General Hernand Velasco evacuates Fiore dal Rio with about a thousand troops. The movement leaves the city under Velasco’s control as two factions submit to a formal delivery to the mayor. The German chargé d’affaires in Washington reports no protest from his government regarding the peace negotiations.
A major late storm wrecked at least eighty schooners from Eastport to New Haven and additional vessels near Boston. The tally, including fourteen grounded barges and numerous craft, suggests well over a hundred wrecked or disabled, with at least forty killed near Boston. Most victims were seafaring men on duty at sea. Two gunners perished in a tidal wave at Duxbury.
Captain Dodge of the steamer George W. Danielson reports the worst storm in the island's history. Winds near 100 miles per hour drove ashore about twenty coastwise boats seeking Black Island harbor refuge. only one schooner with auxiliary steam power and four anchors remained afloat as the gale eased.
Congress may establish a Territorial government for Howard or Hawaii becoming a U S Territory on July 4 1899. Senators Cullom and Morgan and Representatives stt with Mr Justice Frear and President Dols discuss a bill creating a Territorial government with a Delegate in Congress and loyal Legislature while applying U S laws. Navigation rules may be limited to coastwise trade and Japanese Chinese contract laborers remain ineligible for franchise. Portuguese citizens may gain voting rights.
Chint Naval Constructor Michborne reports a Manila letter from Constructor Capps praising prospects of raising and repairing three Spanish treasury gunk vessels. The Don Juan de Austria cruiser and gunboats Isla de Cuba and Isla de Luzon would be raised at Boway Ix Manila Joy with Mong Kong and Phownpson Dock Company of Hong Kong. Contract price 24,77,000 Mexican money or 226,000 American dollars.
In Jackson Mississippi a special election filled vacancies from Colonel Stone’s resignation and F W Love’s death. WIT Grapiam was elected to the unexpired term with no opposition. PF A McLain was chosen as Congressman-elect for the regular term.
Prairie News reports widespread devastation across Oklahoma and Indian Territory with huge crop and livestock losses estimated around 220,000 dollars. Hundreds of cattle burnt, 100 residences destroyed, and a vast strip of land in the Mowe Padhus reservation scorched. White Caps shoot a Black Rock, Ark., patrol, injuring several. a coroner’s jury charges a thief with murder amid ongoing violence against Black residents. A Philadelphia boy’s act saves a train by using his mother's petticoat. General Brooke prepares to retire and transfer command of the Porto Rico department to U.S. forces.
The monthly report from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in Washington cites figures for October with references to totals and deductions while noting constitutional amendments and elections. It mentions South Carolina and Virginia warden data and references a shift in voting and governance during the period.
The Navy will call monitor Wynn- Hotes to League Island. Hobson heads naval construction at Annapolis. Hornet loaned to North Carolina for state naval militia. War Dept approves Ludlow board army transport rules. Robberies and trials across multiple states are reported.
Secretary Bliss reports the Interior Department made progress across pension, Indian, land, patent, educational and territorial programs. Only 71.6 million acres have reliable irrigation potential, with 200.7 million more suitable for grazing. Thirty forest reservations total 40.72 million acres. Pension claims reach 695,000. Spain War claims division established. a commission to revise pension laws urged. Geological survey topographically mapped 80,057 square miles, about one fourth of the continental U.S. excluding Alaska.
In a decisive vote a broad federation backed Admiral Canevaro for president while the assembly welcomed representatives from every nation. The outcome signals a unified leadership approach amid regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Special commission of the Cuban Assembly led by General Calixto Garcia outlines four aims to the United States: disband insurgents only with payment, secure tax revenue to fund it, obtain support of Cuban revolutionary backers, and thank Congress for the April 1898 resolution guaranteeing Cuba's independence.
Captain A B Crowninshield chief of the Bureau of Navigation urges increasing the navy enlistment to 20 000 sailors and 2 500 apprentices in his annual report. He urges permanent coastal guard service and law protection for naval intelligence. Also notes Spain war history and readiness. Thanksgiving observed in Manila with banquet by US Consul Williams. Italian ultimatum to Tangier over Maltese proteges and a ship ready to carry Sultan's response. Gar llats alleged to have shipped 12 000 Mauser rifles across the frontier.
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