This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
4
A fragmented page notes France ordering six large submarines by naval engineer Manganas, plus general remarks on deafness cures, Hall's Catarrh Cure, and a mixed advertorial on Lakewood resort opening dates and climate. Also cites US paper circulation figures and various promotional lines, all in a period tone with miscellaneous items.
A major Secret Service raid in Revere near Boston ended with three men arrested John Davis also known as Philip Schiwart and two others as leaders of a counterfeit ring authorities say. Police report a vast printing operation with enough paper to print over a million dollars in notes and high quality plates and presses. The trio allegedly circulated Garfield head ten and Indian head notes across New England and New York, signaling a wide network connected to European contacts.
The Adder and Moccasin, torpedo boats from the Peoria squadron, broke from the line during a gale off Currituck North Carolina. Boatswain Deery of the Pearks swam 100 yards to lash a line to the Adder and bring the craft to safety as waves towered and a 34 gale raged, then returned to the tug aboard the line.
Farmers in Texas rapidly join unions with over 3000 locals and about 10 000 members, originating in Emery in Ham County. The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America expands statewide with mid February meetings, aiming to bulk purchase, educate on agriculture, study politics, and discuss political economy. Former Governor Hogg has shown political support as the movement may extend to other states.
A major blaze consumed Ottawa University, a Roman Catholic institution, destroying the historic stone building. Estimated loss runs to 500000 with 200000 insured. About 450 students evacuated unharmed after some leaped from upper floors. the fire reportedly started from a discarded cigarette in the Academy Hall library of 30000 volumes.
Ex Navy commander Hobson has drafted a bill, at Representative Wiley’s request, to make the United States the world’s leading naval power. The plan calls for 2.75 billion dollars in total appropriations, with yearly increases and specific allocations for new slips. Fifty million dollars is available this year, 400,000 for next year, and growth of 10 million annually until a final 1.5 billion is allocated through 1925.
A Washington gathering at John W. Foster’s home shows popular support for a U S Britain arbitration treaty. President’s approval noted. Attending were Admiral Dewey General Miles Wayne MacVeagh Page Pinchot Proc tor H V Boynton Gil Tan C C Glover MacFarland West J Edeon Bell Boardman Cox O’Connell unable to attend. Local committee will organize a National Arbitration Committee meeting in Washington January 12.
In Galveston Texas Salt District Court petitioners David B. Henderson and Walter Gresham sue Arabella I Huntington and other executors of Collis P Whitmington for 360000 damages. They claim in 1899 Huntington agreed to buy stock in the Galveston and Western Railway, which was not completed after conditions were met. The Galveston and Western is a terminal road.
Crude oil quotations reach peak not seen since 1855 as a $2 bid for 10 000 barrels stands on the floor in Old City Pa. A sale of 5 000 barrels at $1.05 follows amid rising pipeline reports and falling production.
James King Gracie uncle of President Roosevelt dies and bequeaths 30000 to the President and 30000 to each of his sisters Mrs Cowles and Corinne Roosevelt Robinson. Two of the President's children Kermit and Ethel receive 3000 each. In Nova Scotia miners strike involves 1500 men. Colombia warned over Panama affair menaced by Reyes message from Bogota.
Neway Gleanings reports trains from Berlin to Naples in thirty seven and a half hours. Kaiser absent at unveiling in Muenchen Gladbach. Pennsylvania Cement and Coke Company shifts toward express and coal industry. Russian Education Minister supports chest in schools. German farms use road locomotives for lumber and tree clearing. Italy to reduce bonded debt interest, control railways, adopt progressive taxation. Austria endorses petroleum for express trains after trials. Detective Ireland aids protection of France’s president in Ome. Lord Roberts to resign as Commander if needed. Army vacancies remain after Fort Leavenworth appointments. Texas railroads report grain movements of 3,141,000 tons in 1903 vs 1,900,000 tons in 1902. London Bankers Clearing House totals $42,071,800,000, up 1% from last year.
The Senate received recess appointments including General Leonard Wood and others. W A Smith of Michigan proposed McKinley Day on January 29. Mrs Roosevelt pursues personal interests while public duties continue. Reports mention rural free delivery funding, Navy information needs, and Panama treaty inquiries. Guam health remains good. Hawaii politics rise. Porto Rican teachers may study in the U.S. Taft forms tariff advisory group in Manila. gold and silver peso parity measures advance. A Fort Wayne burglary. Iowa school decline. a Petersburg shooting death. Colorado miners strike talks fail. a Lot Rock fire death. bank embezzlement case developments. Chicago plumbing firm price-fixing probe. Dayton chosen for Citizens Industrial Association HQ. Roosevelt case police trial reveals neglected rectory door. St Louis inmate records questioned. Baltimore pouch theft. Joliet police anti-saloon campaign aid announced.
Reports claim Ching to seal a Russia Manchuria accord while nominal sovereignty for China persists. A Tokyo talks with Japan yielded no decisive result. A Madrid shooting near King Alfonso’s staff ended with a keeper killing the assailant. Tangier warns travelers to avoid Morocco as roads vanish. Population gains in Germany noted, while Kuselan troops repel Chinese robbers in Manchuria. An international canal mood stirs Panama and Crete reform talks spread. Queen Alexandra marks her birthday. a high Chinese official endorses British influence in Thiet and concerns over future handover. An American cyclist performs a headfirst looping stunt described as thrilling and potentially deadly.
Aulta facing ongoing judgments at Gareugoan as FP Peacefal injury suits rise to about 4 million dollars. About 3000 suits are pending with claims totaling 37 and rising.
In Pompton Township Passaic County a 40 pound dog was killed after a chase through Pequonnock Swamp led by farmers Germaine and Witgmorris. The big cat, seen perched twenty feet high on an oak, leaped down and killed the dog before a rifle shot ended the creature.
New York City The Agriculture Bureau released a startling cotton crop forecast for the coming year. The government estimate of 9,003,039 bales fell far short of private and international expectations, triggering a sharp rally on the Cotton Exchange as prices jumped rapidly.
Secretary Root outlines a thorough canvass of the National Guard, noting gaps in readiness and proposing reorganization to fit men for prompt service with the regular army. He backs rifle clubs and contests, drills with regulars, and camps of instruction, while detailing army officer and enlistment counts and historical spending trends.
Washington D C The annual report of William B Ridgley Controller of the Currency notes the Middle Western States lead in banks organized and capital with 487 and 31 million respectively The Southern States follow with 121 and 22 208 million From 1865 to October 31 1903 418 national banks had receivers appointed with capital totaling 71 167 420 Creditors received on average 73 58 percent of claims The study shows 1903 aggregate resources up about 3 385 000 000 and 25 000 000 more in bank capital than 1902 There are about 18 000 banks and banking institutions nationwide 4939 national banks with 743 506 018 capital and 3 848 005 002 deposits National bank circulation reached 421 292 480 on Sept 5 1903 the largest on record at 66 453 percent of the maximum possible circulation
Washington reports that Justice Henry Billings Brown may lose sight entirely within a week after progressive blindness diagnosed by oculists. Despite the danger to his eyes he remains in vigorous health and will continue to hear arguments by having others read briefs and draft opinions for dictation until he can retire with full salary in about three years.
Hundreds of men work across Delaware Maryland and Virginia gathering holly and mistletoe for the Christmas trade. In Elendale regions townspeople and neighbors collect the greenery while women craft wreaths, turning out pieces in a single day.
Judge James P. Harbeson of Brooksville Kentucky dismissed the injunction sought by Rev Thomas Hackett Catholic priest against school trustees and teachers reading the Bible and offering prayer in public schools. He ruled the Bible is foundational to Christian government and not sectarian in schools. An appeal was asked and granted. The note adds the Asiatic Fleet was ordered to Honolulu then recalled and J L Blair formerly St Louis Fair general counsel was indicted for forgery.
New York City reports eggs at three cents per dozen cheaper than last week as dealers foresee further slumps. Stores struggle to move stock while retailers limit orders to daily needs amid rising supplies from the South and notes of a possible two thousand box orange yield in Florida.
Pittsburg police reveal an express robbery ring with two United States Express Company workers, Howard Kt. Biddings and Leo Joseph Blough, accused of stealing 3500 dollars worth of diamonds and jewelry from Mrs. John C Shaw between Pittsburg and Cumberland.
The Chilean Government sells the battleship Libertad undergoing Clyde speed trials and the battleship Constitution under construction to the British Government for 9 million dollars.
Minnesota Supreme Court declares the 185 law unconstitutional and holds the state under no moral obligation to pay the sugar bounty. The article catalogs various labor and union notes including a May 1 eight hour day demand, Ottawa convention, UK railway employment, Wabash shop layoff, union baker and plasterer movements, and wage figures for Canada and Russia, with scattered figures for men, women, and children.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.