17 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
1
The piece revisits young George Washington's courtship life showing his romantic verses and youthful passions. It recounts the 18th century romance with Martha Custis, details of their meeting at Chamberlayne's, her widowhood, and the wedding, including a Philadelphia ring purchase and the wedding at St. Peter’s.
In 1748 letters reveal Washington’s courtship of Mary Bland, later Miss Mary Paulose, and his entanglement with lines of love amid military duty. The piece traces his gaze toward Mary and his later marriage to Mary Ball before the Revolution.
Miss Belfeage Gilbertson, a Glasgow woman, has been selected as private secretary to the Governor General of Canada. She has served as minute secretary to Ta Grey at Howick for three years and is undergoing training at Whidsar Castle to learn the handling of royal letters and state papers.
A Philadelphia woman on Chestnut Street drew a crowd with a marmoset perched in a fur muff. The tiny South American monkey caused astonishment as heads appeared and vanished on the fur, prompting amused but puzzled reactions from onlookers.
The piece argues happiness is a fashionable stance, not a burden, linked to outdoor life and public optimism. It suggests smiling at life fosters healthier communities, countering weariness with cheerful behavior and a hopeful outlook across cities and states.
A New Jersey fashion notice details elaborate gowns for evening wear. It describes a self tone Empire style silk foundation with mousseline overlays, sequins in Arabian motifs, and velvet accents. Sleeves, a plastron, and decorative borders use velvet and mink tones to create a dramatic, luxurious gown suitable for restaurant or theatre events.
An ornate wedding described with wealth and taste dominating a grand setting. The ceremony occurred in a manor house as guests admired arches, pink bells, and a tall wedding bell while two flower girls presented a ribbon and showered petals.
The Philadelphia Bulletin and Philadelphia Record feature old craft ideas using pale green crepe paper to make decorative baskets and frames. The piece also gives eye care guidance, advising proper lighting, avoiding eye strain, and using tepid water for soothing, with cautions against reading in poor light or while fatigued.
Governor Stoken and the State Sparian Commissioners approved a resolution asking the Attorney General to review all riparian and underwater land grants and report findings to the board. The review targets grants seen as exceeding rights and depriving the state of hundreds of thousands in equity.
Mrs Emma Decker of New ark endures freezing weather to open a tea in her back yard at 36 Belleville avenue while recovering from tuberculosis using the cold air cure. In four weeks she gained seven pounds and remains cheerful despite the chill.
In a Bacon of Labor report the incomer and expenditures of about 2400 Citr es across thirty three states in recent years show food costs averaging nearly half the total spend per family at 326.00, about 42.54 percent, with a note on a pie kept in every stable in Persia.
Washington reports the Senate approved seven arbitration treaties by changing "agreement" to "treaty" in Article II, signaling resistance to the President's aims. The vote reflected friction over executive prerogative in treaty making and requests for Senate participation in arbitration cases.
Charles Jean Tacques Maxeau former first President of the Frenely Court of Cassation died in Paris at age eighty. Other items report a jewel robbery in San Francisco, snow delays in Oswego and Hoosick Falls, naval activity near Lagarto, and wage and labor news across the United States with various unions and industries noted.
The St Petersburg Messenger and Tokyo dispatches relay alarming war losses. Officers and soldiers fill hospitals, with thousands dead or permanently invalid. Russian forces face severe shortages of shoes and winter clothing as estimates place overall casualties around 180000 in Manchuria.
A Paris dispatch via the Aurore cites Russian reservists revolting at Bor Hozoyn and Kiel. Surrounded camps were starved into submission, mutineers attacked escort troops, seized a railroad station, and casualties occurred before final surrender. Strong entities include Russia, Kiel, Bor Hozoyn, and St Petersburg.
Anarchist Gil, arrested last September for plotting to assassinate Prime Minister Maura, is acquitted after a twelve and a half year sentence. Apolo, editor of his newspaper, was also acquitted. A New York theatre opening and various legal and political notes follow, including Wyoming and Canadian trade matters.
White House announced March 6 reappointment for most Cabinet members except Wynne who will become Consul-General in London. Secretary Hay said arbitration treaties will not be presented to governments. Report on Philippine operations notes engagements, detachments, and admin measures including camps, telegraph lines, belt road plans, and land settlements.
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