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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
1
Fragmented verse notes gifts given to Bethlehem by the Magi and contrasts material offerings with the deeper meaning of finding the Lord. The piece questions fulfillment through acts of giving and inner salvation rather than outward presents.
Fragment from a family saga recounts John Pemberton smuggled from Virginia to Puritan New England, a war with natives, a witchy redheaded daughter, and a feud over the Pemberton surname lasting generations. It centers on Da maris Pemberton at commencement, with vivid portraits and ancestral drama.
In a strained scene around Christmas, John Pemberton seeks his lover Daniarus's hand against her guardian the Colonel. The Colonel demands a repudiation of bonds and a chance to honor him, while Daniarus and John clash over true love versus family pressure.
In a tale of reconciliation, Am receives a carved ivory case and an invitation to return to the old house as its beloved mistress. John remakes the bond by taking Am’s hands, while a fatherly note seals forgiveness and unites the families on Christmas night at RebNONton.
A footmark on the snow leads Colonel Pemberton and his son John to a mysterious parcel left on the doorstep. Inside lies an ivory cask and a string of gold beads that tests their bond as they drive to an unexpected dinner and reveal a family moment amid holiday customs and superstition.
The article describes a home method for cooking a turkey using a rack in a fish-kettle or washboiler set over boiling water to steam for two hours. It suggests butter rubbing and flour dredging before baking, with frequent basting every ten minutes, to achieve a tender result.
Battle Abbey sits near Battle Hastings in Sussex where Harold fell to William the Conqueror in 1066. The abbey, founded to honor the victory, stood on the spot of Harold’s death and later became private property with Gothic gatehouse remains.
A Marylander recalls beaver tail soup created by a Michigan peninsula camp cook. The dish, described as remarkable, arose after beaver was trapped near Rainy Lake and led to praise from Chauncey Faynor and a Columbus hunter. The reader notes the East Shore’s lack of beavers to try the recipe.
The text critiques wrong uses like extra judicial and identity in vaccination debate, notes consensus misuse, and discusses clearer phrasing. It also covers technical notes on a loud talking telephone for ships and anecdotes about autograph requests to Joseph Chamberlain and editorial reactions.
A National Club Federation conference in New York created a 57 member panel mixing capital and labor and public representatives. The body aims to study labor deals and prevent future strikes, including leaders from the United States Steel Corp and the American Federation of Labor.
Miss Sarah Ry Mangam, a rich Brooklyn philanthropist and church worker, wed former convict Thomas Syron who served four and a half years for grand larceny in Sing Sing. She persuaded him to convert to Baptist faith, and they plan to move to a mission house near the work they have set for themselves.
The proposed royal visit to Ireland by King Edward and Queen Alexandra was canceled due to the disturbed state of the country, with plans reportedly set for spring after the coronation.
A delegation of American experts arrives at Viadivostack to establish factories in Siberia and exploit agricultural mineral wealth, signaling expansion plans and foreign investment despite regional upheaval and logistics challenges.
Charles E. Smith resigns as Postmaster General citing personal reasons. President Roosevelt accepts the resignation and names Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin as successor, stating the move follows a long planned transition and mutual policy alignment.
Papers served on Signor Marvant in St John’s Newfoundland by the Anglo American Telegraph Company claim a telegraph monopoly and seek an injunction. Boer leader Krutt Rower captured wounded by French. Prye introduces joint resolution inviting King to visit the United States with funding for entertainment. Carnegie offers 315000 for a public library in Reading Minnesota with maintenance. Rear Admiral Wildes to receive sword from Boston Chamber of Commerce friends. Philippine Commission asks Congress to grant franchises and voting entitlements. Danis West Indies cession treaty with United States completed. King Oscar’s Stockholm palace library highlighted. Henley stewards reject Grenfell plan to bar foreign entrants. American auto maker suggests New York to Boston endurance test route.
A bold plan links New Jersey and Long Island via a massive underground tunnel to join the Pennsylvania Railroad and Long Island Rail Road with a central New York City terminal. The project envisions dual rivers tunneled, an 18 foot 6 inch bore, a 25 track, three-deck hub near Seventh, Tenth avenues, Thirty-first to Thirty-third streets, and electric trains drawing through the tubes. Estimated cost runs from 8 to 10.6 million dollars with land purchases underway in Jersey City. A trolley tunnel under the Hudson River is also proposed with North Jersey Street Railway backing.
Washington reports Andrew Carnegie offered ten million dollars in United States Steel bonds for a higher education institution. The gift, not cash, complicates acceptance. President Roosevelt seeks conversion to cash and correspondence with Carnegie continues. Meanwhile Ida Bonnie is found not guilty in the James Seymor Ayres murder case and various political notes follow.
Cumberland County farmers lead a new tomato growers trust to oppose cannery pricing for next year. Members from Bridgeton and nearby counties meet two hours in Bridgeton, demanding $8 per ton and pledging to refuse tomatos if unmet. Organizers plan county by county outreach. In other news the estate of Pierre Lorillard is appraised at under $2 million, listing cash, life insurance, stock holdings and valued farms.
Reports from Essex and Gloucester counties include a prisoner spanked by Sheriff Johnson at Mays Landing after a murder case appeal while a new trial was granted. a body found in ice at Bound Creek awaits identification, and a man dies from a self inflicted buckshot trap in Belvidere. Also noted are a chapel fire, a prize apple tasters contest, fox abundance, weathered rural events, and local civic changes including postmaster appointments and village improvements.
The Rhode Island agricultural census shows 5498 farmers valuing land at 29,125,960 dollars and farm produce at about 30 million. Whites outnumber other groups, most farmers own their land, and cereal crops decline while poultry, fruit, and market gardening rise.
Secretary Tiny agreed to deliver the oration at McKinley memorial services. Phiya Akarni Oradhara presented to President Roosevelt. Deeatw torpedo boat destroyer trial exceeded twenty eight knots. Various political, military and legal items across the United States, Cuba, Philippines, and Europe noted along with accidents and economic events.
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