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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
4
Feature on the aquarium giant sturgeon in New York City and a comic aside about a society editor questioning a writer over an obituary line. Also notes bridges destroyed by burghers in Cape Colony, detailing Orange River Station and Hope Town structures and costs.
The Stock Exchange endures a severe one day panic with heavy losses across markets. Trading slumps, banks plan lending measures, and trust companies face closures as alarm spreads from New York to other cities.
Intense interest follows Congress as Porto Rico faces paralysis with no investment while local elections disrupt remaining commerce. $690,000 proceeds for roads planned by July 2 as census work expands, population projected above 2,000,000. contracts largely awarded. Court upholds right of strikers under 1889 law, allowing union activity if coercion is avoided.
At Mount Vernon the centennial commemoration of Washington’s death featured President McKinley’s eulogy, extensive Masonic participation from the United States and Canada, and a formal procession to the tomb with grand officers present. Salutes and public displays accompanied the ceremonial events.
General Sir Redvers Buller, leading British troops toward Ladysmith, reports a serious setback at the hands of the Boers. He notes heavy losses and the withdrawal of many men and equipment as the War Office receives his dispatch.
Democratic members signal shift toward immediate independence for the Philippines with a $20 million payment claim against Aguinaldo’s forces to offset Spanish costs. Republicans in the Senate uphold the President by defeating Senator Pettigrew’s Philippine inquiry 41 to 20.
The Buaponston Bridge Falla on the Brandywine at Wilmington Delaware partially collapsed. It sank a deep pool trapping thirty men and three horses. Five men were injured. The bridge was 100 feet long and fifteen feet above water. wires broke at one end. Neighboring farmer Jobo Van Doren of Whitehouse New Jersey died after hog attack injuries. He was seventy eight.
By a 25 to 24 vote the Republican Nations Committee decided the 1900 Republican Convention will be held in Philadelphia with June 19 set as the date. A contest among Chicago St Louis and New York determined the final site after the Arlington Hotel meeting chaired by Senator Hanna.
The Navy Department in Washington announces that Bailey of the Maine will be sent at Government expense to claim them before the Lexus arrives at Hampton Roads.
The report lists multiple commodities with values including beans, fruit, poultry, vegetables, grains, and livestock. It notes market tone remains firm with domestic cigar leaf active, detailing recent sales of Havana seeds, Dutch seeds, and hemp-like items among others.
Weavex Conn special report notes drought lingered in the region with reports of water shortages, fears of crop damage, and warnings of serious consequences if conditions do not improve soon. Authorities urge conservation as scattered towns report impact on farms and daily life.
Stockholders of the broom corn trust held four secret meetings in Catcago and fixed broom card price at 200 4 ton. It is the first time the trust has quoted supply and expects a material rise within a month. The trust allegedly controls about ninety percent of raw material as demand exceeds supply by more than 15 000 tons.
The Department of Agriculture projects 8,900,000 bales for 1890 1900 with extensive area breakdowns by state. A Philadelphia firm orders electric cars for Barcelona Spain amid a Maine paper mill project. Argentine wheat prospects show strong export potential with an estimated 2,000,000 tons surplus and a 225,000 ton wool clip.
In Wasarxaton D C the Currency bill passed the House 190 to 150 with full GOP backing and a list of Democratic defectors. The plan moves to the Senate where the Finance Committee will refine a gold standard, boosting national bank circulation. Silver Republicans issue an address urging adherence to bi metalism and criticizing the policy shift since 1906.
Major Peyton of the Thirty third Infantry abandons Aguinaldo pursuit and reaches Baguen in the Grand Cordillera where food is scarce. General Grant clears Zambales Province and discovers the steamer Don Francisco hidden in Subig Bay, believed to be Aguinaldo’s escape vessel. Major Smith with three companies captures guerrilla bands while heavy forces retake Capiz and Romblon. one man killed and several wounded as insurgent activity in Panay diminishes.
In Wear Pout New York a unanimous vote ends hazing at the Military Academy as Colonel Mills commits to strict enforcement. Cadets followed suit across classes after summer excesses prompted vigilance and authorities express satisfaction with conduct. In Minnesota a murder case near Eden Valley tied to Miller summons, while a Kentucky feud near Bungetown spills into a highway gunfight leaving Rogers dead and a Philpot faction member gravely wounded.
A Broadway financial issue triggers a receiver’s intervention as city funds tied to the Squire Company come under scrutiny. Authorities express confidence that no additional disasters will occur and move to stabilize the situation.
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