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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1897
Page
1
A reading of global unrest shows about two thousand anarchists under police surveillance in several European states while Japan suppresses newspapers over private life scandals. Washington State plans massive desert reclamation with a 150 mile canal to irrigate millions of acres, aiming to support thousands of families if successful.
The article surveys immigration attitudes, noting few Romont Catholics in Sweden and debates over immigrant quality and settlement patterns in the West. It discusses Bavarian officers dueling, a Boston jury ruling on Yankee Doodle, and opposition to Roasini's Moses in Egypt as part of a broader cultural tension. It also covers Utah salt exports, western settlement by educated immigrants, and English cable interests, with figures on Pacific cable prospects, Eastern Extension revenue, and submarine cable valuations.
The United States Department of Agriculture highlights that most grasses and forage crops are non native and recent introductions. It urges patience and selective improvement of native wild species, noting over two hundred natives worthy of trial for forage use, especially Hosackia species.
A whimsical verse by J. K. Munkittrick from New York Journal paints a snowy scene. The speaker notes frost, bees, and a cozy nest, while describing maple syrup on buckwheat cake and playful winter imagery. The tone blends humor and nostalgia as the blizzard mascot and frozen creatures feature beside warm comfort foods.
A former thief recounts a ten year old bank robbery plot told as he confesses to Judge, detailing gang plans, a risky vault break in, a dramatic midnight stakeout, and a last minute escape. He swears to the judge that his wife and children were saved by their own courage, and that the bank owes nothing to him.
A compendium of science items notes glycerine from lye tests to coap, venomous snakes count at seventy two, Jamaica dogwood hypnotic, dew behavior on colored surfaces, a German dyeing school built in Orefeld costing about 100000 dollars, aluminum replacing magnesium for flash photography, South Polar expedition plans by M de Gerlache with Belgian officers and Norwegian crew, Rockall proposed as English meteorological station to warn storms, German lightning test at Klantshal melting nails with electric current requiring massive power.
This excerpt portrays the department store floor walker, earning 15 to 10 weekly, as the public face and internal arbiter of etiquette. He ensures dress and deportment, mediates grievances, enforces rules, and buffers staff from customer ire, under a skilled buyer and manager who keep departments profitable.
The old yacht Dauntless once a floating monument to Commodore Colt was robbed. its cabin looted while the vessel, moored in a Hartford area cove after Colt's death, remains largely unchanged inside. Mrs. Colt, guardian of the yacht, has refused all offers and will not raise anchors or bend sails again, spending summers aboard with servants and no visitors.
Samuel Donaldson of Camilen boasts the smallest Jersey baby at five days old. The girl weighs ounces and fits a teacup head, her hand nearly covers a cent. Dr. Frederick Pfoiffer says she should live. The family, barber Donaldson and wife daughter of Thomas J. Franc, live at 39 Broadway with a three year old sister.
The St James's Gazette reports Queen Victoria will personally dictate and revise a forthcoming biography of her reign set for publication in 1897. The work aims to tell the story of England's longest reign as the Queen sees it.
The Indian Republican caucus held at Indianspolls nominated United States senator candidate Fairbanks, with McKeon Wallace Taylor and others receiving scattered support. After lengthy proceedings in the Senate Chamber, Fairbanks won by 60 to 25 amid contentious rounds of speeches and adjournments.
M. Henri-Brisson has been re-elected President of the French Chamber of Deputies receiving 295 votes. This is his third term in the role following predecessors Gambetta and Ferry era politics. He previously held the Premiership and was a notable candidate for the French Presidency in 1895.
Electors in several capitals gathered Monday to cast ballots for President and Vice President. McKinley and Hobart led with 271 to Bryan 176 in the nationwide tally. Messengers were named to deliver returns to the Senate in Washington. Reports from Albany and Frankfort note electoral actions affecting McKinley, Bryan, and their running mates. Nebraska also reported eight electors voting for Bryan for President and Sewall and Watson for Vice President.
A national monetary conference convened in Indianapolis with representatives from trade groups. Temporary officers named ex Governor Stannard and H Smith, with discussions endorsing retirement of reenbacks and bonding tied notes. A separate session in Hartford nominated Orcille Platt for Connecticut Senate.
A broad digest reports actions in the Senate on Du Pont and Francis nominations, foreclosure plans against Pacific railroads, Chilean claims negotiations, and postal law amendments. It notes McKinley’s Canton visit, West Point expulsions, a New York bankers’ trust formation, and multiple town and state incidents including lynchings, robberies, and a royal ceremonial Albany centennial.
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