13 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
1
Poetic reminiscence of sailors leaving a cold beach and stagnant harbors. The crew in clean gear sails toward a brighter horizon while memories of home, Mother Carey, and voices of comrades echo behind. The piece contrasts unrest at shore with resolve to reach the open sea and distant friends.
In a tale of unspoken love, Xen Sears helps his friend court Helen Lorrington at Mrs Applebee’s dance. The moment of truth arrives as Helen discovers the romantic old image of John Alden pleading Miles Standish’s case on a lithograph, linking past and present passions.
The narrator confesses being tricked into silence by a diabolical ruse as Priscilla rebukes him to speak for himself. Mr Van Alay uncovers the fear hindering happiness and Efforts to arrange the match lead to him serving as best man six months later, revealing the comedy of errors in a romance.
Bert Norton of Macon won a $14 198 28 judgment against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway for a fire blamed on a spark from its engine at Ethel. The trial used a four minute timing ploy to illustrate how quickly a spark could endanger a dry building, with jurors watching a watch as the clock seemed to stretch time.
A tired old woman in ragged clothing, with a young girl, crosses Broadway at Dey Street as trucks and cars slow. A vigilant policeman steadies them, the girl drops a small package of peanuts, and the officer helps recover the scattered coins, restoring calm amid busy traffic.
A three year old girl points at a woman who dresses youthfully in a short rainy day skirt and Monte Carlo coat on an Erle ferryboat. The woman smiles and a mother hushes the child while onlookers exchange amused glances as the girl exclaims comforting terms. The scene captures social pressures of aging and youth in public.
In a critique of modern literature the piece argues newspapers compress language shaping fiction. It cites editors demanding brevity and reports how writers now favor concise storytelling over lengthy, elegant openings. The piece suggests a renewed need for a writer like Scott to inspire enduring literary value.
Practical tips on cleaning wells with a broom and wind technique. Guidance on preparing a guest room with books and magazines, lighting lamp maintenance, and wick trimming to ensure proper flame and relighting. Includes avoiding blowing flames downward and steps to keep lamp wicks clean to maintain brightness.
Readers share home tips on turning worn sheets into pillow slips and sewing repairs. Gardner C Teall stresses safe lighting practices for children's rooms, advising gentle shaded lights and avoiding direct lamp glare to protect eyesight.
A list of confectionery and dessert recipes includes Feather Cake Cream, Dellelons Cheese Cake, Cocoanut Pudding, and Orange Pancakes with detailed steps and ingredients. Also noted is a hotel proprietor's income story about an $8,000,000 offer and the surprise value of his New York property.
An agricultural note discusses when to market chicks for profit based on age and weight, noting spur development and price differences. It compares crate versus box fattening costs and advises early market timing for profit. It also covers horse soundness, distinguishing blemish from work-induced unsoundness, and explains common misperceptions about cribbing as an unsoundness.
Years ago incubators were luxuries for wealthy poultrymen but a new era makes them affordable for many. Incubators are now practical and reliable with lower costs and easy operation, suggested for anyone raising at least 500 chicks to improve profits and reduce losses. Try one this season and see larger profits.
Dairy notes advise feeding milk cows at about 100 degrees, avoid warm or spoiled ensilage near milking, and slow milking with sore teats. Guidelines cover rock salt in feed pails, seven milkings before sending new milk to the factory, and trough designs for pasture feeding.
Mrs. Tracy Peck, wife of Yale Latin professor, died after a 75 foot fall from Morris Cove palisades. A large Yale faculty and student search followed for hours before Gilbert V. Rickles of East Haven found the body. Mrs. Peck, 53, suffered a fractured skull and leg injury. her son Tracy Jr. and daughter Floraine survive.
Captain George H. Colby, station agent at a New Hampshire railroad, was shot dead by a policeman during a midnight pursuit of two masked robbers. Colby, a respected local leader and former town representative, left a widow and four children.
Chicago reports a mass migration from a crowded ghetto as 56 families leave to North Dakota over the past year. The Jewish Agricultural Aid Society led by Adolph Loeb arranged relocation covering 302 people and 440 acres of land with improvements valued at 40 000 dollars. The society’s direct funds totaled 13 000 dollars.
A body servant named Charley Moton, described as a negro-Indian halfbreed, died in Washington D C at age 118. Moten reportedly served in Washington’s household and was present at a bridle rein event during a period of national conflict.
Germany records total outlays on the China expedition reaching 50 250 000 dollars through the current period. Estimates for related Hier pequy events run at about 5 500 000 dollars.
Representative Moody Vea from Ashevile at. Co district died at his Waynesville home after several weeks illness in Washington. Cause given as congestion of the lungs. Also notes a Call Board of Trade at Ottawa resolution urging appoint of Lord Strathcona as next Governor General of Canada.
The week reports the Navy Appropriation bill at 7 million dollars funding seven ships and more personnel, while diplomacy and unrest swirl from Honduras to Manila. Quarantine ends in Martinique era. notable events include fires fatalities, rail and street strikes, and political shifts in Latin America and Europe.
Washington reports a published story alleging John D. Rockefeller sent telegrams to many U S Senators urging opposition to anti trust legislation or to stop such measures The Standard Oil Company denied involvement while Senators claimed no knowledge of receiving any telegrams The episode underscores corporate influence tactics in the trust debate.
Rear Admiral Frank Wildes United States Navy dies aboard the steamer King on the way home from China on sick leave. He served with Dewey at Manila Bay and was made Rear Admiral in 1901. Also notes a royal- and crime-related brief about Princess and a lynching in Georgia.
Fragmented notes mention Bryan death in Baltimore and Aphasia of 1872. University of Chicago say Lyott appointed temporary successor to Loot. Lord Strathegin pledges 20000 for geomelon construction. IP Rhodes, Ming Marie Wleek, and Robert Schimun kin celebrate birthdays. Nazou former mayor since 1854. Vrehlicky and Saar joined Austrian peerage. Rafanel Smiles birthday noted amid quiet political interest.
The Senate discussed polygamy and Mormonism's political foothold in Arizona New Mexico Idaho and Utah amid talk of curbs. Senators cited the Need Smoot election and the First Presidencys influence across states with calls for constitutional bans and possible disenfranchisement of Mormon leaders in campaigns.
The former Crown Princess of Saxony parts ways with M Giron as he departs Geneva for Brussels to join his family. Court objections, backed by Emperor Francis Joseph, block a divorce and the Princess seeks pardon to see her children but is refused unless she leaves M Giron.
Washington, D. C. President Roosevelt declines allied powers offer to arbitrate Venezuela dispute. He instructs Secretary Hay to notify the British Embassy and refer the matter to The Hague Tribunal, signaling immediate blockade escalation and protocol signing to pursue arbitration.
The Hit of Tara, the historic seat of Irish kings, fetched 28 500 dollars at Klages Erlogs and Scot Auction in Dublin. A fourwoman purchaser was named but time not announced. Tara served as Druids HQ and royal coronation site. last major gathering occurred in 1843 led by Daniel O Connell amid the union repeal drive.
Secretary Moody accepts Richmond P. Hobson resignation from the United States Navy effective February 8 1903 after Hobson declined to reconsider. Moody confirms receipt of the January 20 1903 tender and the February 5 1908 telegram.
Cole Younger, released from Stillsrater Penitentiary two years ago with his brother Jim, has received a conditional pardon from the State Pardon Board. He will likely be ordered to stay out of Minnesota and may be required to relocate to Missouri. A Finnish dispatch notes measures for Finns failing military obligations in 1902, totaling 14,793 men.
The French torpedo boat destroyer Expignole foundered in fifteen fathoms of water off Cape Lardier about thirty five miles east of Lonton. Another destroyer also went ashore at the same point.
Notes on rail fares in Lodta less than a half cent per mile. Nile dam at Assouan returns water 140 miles. Over 150 books on the South Africa war issued. Kansas Legislature tabled a measure to disfranchise Black voters. Berlin owns 83 public buildings by state and 407 by city. Wellington’s Wakefield auction brought 20. France weighs Supreme Court modeled after the American plan. Paris Figaro may print an American edition at the Exposition in St. Louis in 1904. Colorado records a single lightning strike killing many sheep. Proposal to license all music teachers in Winox via a state board. Britt Board of Trade at work on improving consular and commercial representation.
Immature hunters Reed and Hult die of exposure after a night in a field near Mount Rose. The report notes their illegal booze purchase and a failed visit to the Emerson home prior to freezing. The piece also covers local crime, a fatal accident, a prize lottery payout, and a death in Atlantic City.
Three year old John Steele son of artist Frederick Steele wandered from home in Newark and drowned in the Paxsale River after wading in up to his knees. His brother found the parents while they searched and the body was recovered. Also notes on local civic and business topics across New Jersey.
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