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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1899
Page
1
A heavily corrupted 19th century verse fragment honors Abraham Lincoln and Union sacrifice. It recalls mobilization across states from Sumter to the war front, calling loyal men to arms and a pledge to preserve the nation and freedom. The piece references regional participants and the nationwide resolve.
The article collects escheotes of Abraham Lincoln’s youth, noting his lack of formal schooling, self taught math from Pike’s arithmetic, and a story of accidental damage to a book. It cites sources about his education, work habits, and stepmother’s information, framed as reminiscences from Success.
An excerpt portrays a young Abraham Lincoln studying for future leadership, recalling his humble schooling, self reliance, and the support of his stepmother. The tale includes his makeshift slates, scarce books, and cherished reads like the Bible and Pilgrim's Progress, illustrating early ambition and learning under hardship.
A young Abraham Lincoln reads a transformative book and declares he plans to become President someday. Mrs Crawford humorously questions his path as he vows to study and prepare for a future in public life.
Mrs. Henry H. McDonald recalls twenty perilous days adrift with three children after the Starbuck caught fire off Puget Sound. They reach land near Honolulu after storms and thirst, while other sections describe Chaplain Cassard’s acts at Santiago, Major Hazley’s near death race, and survival tales from Alaska to Pennsylvania with vivid, non-graphic detail.
Reports from Samoa say Malletoa Taos defeated King Mataafa's men with mounting fighting expected. The late Robert Louis Stevenson’s house was looted as Mataafa arrests fined locals. German consul Rose presses rights while British and American consuls refuse to meet. Dr Raffel and police chief free German captive. justice Chambers fines later raised to 1000 dollars. Maliétoan chiefs sail for Manan Island but are dispersed at Pago Pago. Mae tunia's son narrowly escapes capture.
A snowslide at Rogers Pass on the Canadian Pacific line buried nine railway workers in the roundhouse. two were rescued, seven perished. Telegraph wires were broken over half a mile, leaving only one line for railroad messages as the disaster struck during thaw conditions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dangerous snow slide near Liccolo Gulch and Hunter's Pass with eight horses perishing and men testing their lives on a tar road to a mold camp. The text mentions Aspen and high altitude terrain.
London reports that unions plan a central federation in Manchester with 600000 members and 300000 pounds annual revenue. The move aims to shield workers from strikes and may trigger a broader conflict with employers as unions consolidate.
Miss Lottie Kretchner, eighteen, from near Manguni Oklahoma, sent to the penitentiary for five years after a cattle theft conviction tied to Allan Cook who escaped jail. Her conviction was upheld on appeal and she returned voluntarily to Osager to begin serving the term, offering to meet officers with rail fare to protect her honor.
Ten thousand Protestants from fifty organizations gathered at the Royal Albert Hall London with Baron Kloward presiding. They denounced Papal influences on the established church and sent a telegram to the Queen urging Lord Salisbury to push legislation to suppress what they call Romish practices. A Madrid minister proposed a new Spain budget, implying a large annual revenue. A general pardon was proclaimed for deserters from the army.
A Chinese railway loan of 11 600 000 dollars is guaranteed by China and secured on the Northern railways with a pledge that the railways won t be surrendered to foreign powers. Other notes mention Havant Cuba debt at 12 5 million, an army nurse bill, sculptor Harry Bites death, Shields bankers failure in Belfant, Panama hat gear for troops, sugar trade fears, vaccination decree in Havana, and fines for smoking in the Colorado House.
The column lists Culbornen Cuba customs for January and a batch of Washington notices. It covers a proposed monument for George Henry Ellis, nominations to the Marine Corps and other army postings, a congratulatory cable from the President to General Otis, and various military and diplomatic items including casualties and international events.
Aguinaldo issues two proclamations claiming Americans provoked the war and orders breaking off peace with the United States. He calls Filipinos to expel the invaders, treat captured Americans as prisoners of war, and urges continued resistance to defend independence.
Manua s attention report three Kanga Regi sant companies under Colonel Funston charged a Filipino force near Calogein. Reconnoitering party held firm against heavy odds until Kansas troops arrived. Lieutenant Albert Alford of Company I killed, one private dead, five wounded. Maantima light draught gunboat and Utah Battery supported, fire set to town, heavy Filipino losses.
One of President McKinley’s commissioners has urged a study of the economic and social state of the Philippine Islands. The commission will report its findings to the President after completing its labors.
Governor Roosevelt will consider the Martha Place death sentence on its merits at Sing Sing. He declined petitions for life imprisonment and said he will review any new facts beyond the trial but will not act on sentiment. He aims to do justice where extenuating circumstances exist without special sympathy.
The President suspends Brigadier General Charley P. Eagan from rank and duty for six years following a court martial for unbecoming conduct against Major General Nelson A. Miles. Clemency recommendations from the War Investigating Commission led to the reduced sentence, though the suspension extends past Eagan’s retirement age. He is 58.
Six members of Spalding Hose Company watch Bronson overdosed on morphine in Akron Ohio as doctors urge wakefulness. A card game continues for six hours while blood stains the cards, and Bronson relapses and wakes to resume play, a noted psychological quirk discussed by Cosford and Baker.
The Quay family and ex State Treasurer Haywood case in Philadelphia is delayed again, moved from February 20 to February 27 amid misused funds allegations. The Navy committee recommends building twelve warships and may add more to the total.
A wholesale poisoning case linked to a Torrington wedding led to multiple victims with several in critical condition. Investigations by authorities in Torrington, Conn., followed the incident with twenty five.
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