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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
4
The article surveys global baby superstitions mothers observe. It cites German, Scotch, Manx, Yorkshire, and English practices such as placing a newborn on a specific floor, guiding hands, or being carried by a maiden to ensure luck and wealth.
In a historical scene Lord Evelyn Stuart, Guards officer and MP, entered debates on royal appropriations. A minister quips about his long mustache, referencing soldiers and peace, prompting Lord Evelyn to suggest the minister “put your tongue on the civilist” as war ends and governance shifts.
The Kaiser cherishes dachshunds as constant guardians mirroring Bismarck and other Teutonic leaders who used them for protection. The Dachshund, praised as the all round sporting dog, spread to Britain via Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar who popularized the breed in this country.
An old pamphlet style ad bundle extols Dean's Kidney Pills relieving back and urinary symptoms and lists testimonials from users in Salem Oregon and a missive from New York. The page mixes medical claims with humor, railway horse data, inventor pitches, and various ads.
The British debate centered on Becketts Vendetta address and Premier Balfour argued large army corps were needed to defend India and the empire. Churchill faulted Brodricks plans citing cost and limited usefulness while Asquith pressed the question of strategic risk as the division neared. The government won 261 to 145 amidизнite criticisms.
The United States Senate Committee on Finance authorized Senator Aldrich to report a measure to the Senate proposing a $100,000 appropriation to support the President's recommendation for an international commission on the relationship between silver using countries and the gold standard.
Fragmentary text references unhappy marriages among prominent individuals in Chico and a Russian statement by Witte. Mentions a sword presentation to Admiral Taylor of Indiana and praise from Roosevelt Moody and Tarbla. overall content is garbled and difficult to parse.
The Milk Exchange quotes standard quality milk at 1. Sige per quart and various dairy products and produce with prices for butter, creamery, eggs, fowl, fruits, vegetables, and live stock. Notable entries include Merlin choice butter, white kidney beans, cranberries, strawberries from Florida, and farm produce across state markets.
The report notes exports for seven months ending January 31 fell in value from the prior fiscal year while imports rose. The trade balance favors the United States, with imports up and exports down. For July, ports increased by 1,890 compared with January 1907, while imports rose 5,071. Orders for Spring shipments are numerous, signaling continued prosperity. Civic Federation faced President Hacer’s attack and responds with claims of preventing strikes and resolving wage disputes. Iron production has not peaked yet, with Archer Brown predicting 1905 output near 1002 levels, and 1906 hardware capacity rising toward 25,000,000 tons by year end.
The report cites rising coal costs and higher freight receipts alongside cheaper coal production and improving rail economics. Labor shortages hinder Western expansion as workers ride freight earnings. Australia’s wheat harvest is projected at six bushels per acre with a potential export surplus.
The Pope marked twenty five years since his pontificate with a grand Jubilee at St Peter's Rome. Bishops from Missouri Texas and Illinois joined pilgrims from Lombardy and beyond as the Pontiff received congratulatory addresses. The ceremony featured the papal benediction, the presentation of gold Jubilee gifts costing 26 000 and the sacred keys, as the Pope declared it the happiest day of his life.
Secretary Cortelyon outlines a plan to organize a new Department of Commerce and Labor. He proposes transferring twelve branches from public service and asks for $7 million to fund salaries offices and conference space, with the goal of creating a functional department within the next year.
The mother of Private Edward C. Rehter asks the president and secretary to share court martial records connected to his death in the Philippines during the early 1900s. Lieutenant W. S. Sinclair faces the proceedings, and steps are taken to bring the fallen soldier home when possible.
A series of blazes and collapses in Springfield Ohio caused about 200000 dollars in damage and killed three people including John V Mulholland jewelry shop owner. The piece also mentions other crimes and political notes with mixed details and dates.
The Supreme Court awarded about 3700000 to the heirs of Henry Rudloff American citizen against the Venezuelan government for annulment of a 1892 market concession in Caracas. US officials led by Secretary Russel and Naval Attache Johnston followed the case. outcome seen as a rebuke to claims that foreigners lack justice in Venezuela.
The oceangoing steamboat Olive on its Franklin Virginia Edenton North Carolina run foundered after a southwest cyclone near Uatley’s Wharf twenty miles from Edenton. Fifteen passengers and crew members died. many victims were colored. Rescued were some survivors later taken aboard the Lucy of Norfolk Southern. The Olive, 200 tons, belonged to Albemarle Steam Navigation Co of Franklin.
Chicago confectioner Charles Bartholomew was robbed of 7378 by confidence men who fooled him into believing he arranged the adoption of an unnamed daughter. They led him to a downtown hotel where he swapped a bag of money for a paper bag. Detectives search for the perpetrator.
Dr J L M Curry former ambassador to Spain died in Asheville North Carolina He was born in Georgia and attended Harvard Law School He served in the Alabama Legislature as a Confederate Army officer and was appointed Minister to Spain by President Cleveland in 1885 A Baptist leader and educator he played a key role in southern religious and educational movements.
Black inmate Joseph Campbell, condemned for murder, whispered a name to the Sheriff on the gallows. The sheriff halted the execution and telegraphed the Governor seeking a ten day reprieve to allow Campbell to testify about the accomplice. The Governor considered a stay pending further evidence.
The text notes the average straight atesh motile of the plyrs, stating a speed around one miles a second. It references Stara and movements, but details are fragmentary and unclear.
In Armagh city a controversial monument was unveiled at a cemetery memorializing Hugh Carberry who died in South Africa during the fight against British rule. Reportedly the ceremony drew attention for funding disputes and questions about the monument’s timing and cost.
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