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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1903
Page
4
A jumble of notes describes a balloon shot affair with a German name and distant yard range, a Dead Sea mineral analysis with magnesium chloride content, a large white oak log in Indiana, and a parade of assorted ads and trivia. Also cited are patent cure claims for catarrh, astrology almanacs, and various household products. The text closes with a quip about board bills.
The piece contrasts London's desperate homeless situation with limited relief efforts, citing grim street misery and attempts to ease survival. It also recalls Cy Warman's memory of explaining death to children after finding a dead rabbit in the snow, linking innocence, faith, and loss.
A nostalgic passage recalls an eminent New York cleric at table and a joke on carving the turkey. It discusses Pie in colonial diets, high food value of pastry, and a mince pie calorie estimate, plus notes on gas usage and a remark about moonlight versus daylight, ending with Texas fruit shipments.
A long standing quarrel culminates in a gunfight on Main and Gervais streets near the State Capitol as Lieutenant Governor James H Tillman shoots The State editor N Ki Gonzales. Gonzales wounded, Tillman surrenders, investigations follow.
The German cruiser Panther shelled Fort San Carlos at the lake entrance for an hour. The fort reported four guns fired back. Panther withdrew toward Curacao. Fort San Carlos, 22 miles from Maracaibo, said no major damage and three wounded. Citizens staged street demonstrations after the attack.
Postmaster General Payne directs 20 more rural free delivery routes on roads that require toll payments by the Postoffice Department, expanding service in toll road areas.
Reported escapee Miss Atta Aldredge daughter of Blount County Sheriff Ali Aldredge was located in Winston Alabama. No trace yet of the two prisoners who vanished from the Oneonta jail on January 4.
An eight inch gun discharge on the battleship Massachusetts at Culebra Island killed six sailors and gravely injured three others. Ensign Ward Wortman escaped unharmed as crew members evacuated the turret and authorities prevented further explosions. Funeral services were held aboard and at the Porto Rico military cemetery with naval honors.
Philanthropist statesman and businessman Abram Hewitt dies in New York City after ten days of illness. Born July 31 1822 in Liberty New York he studied at Columbia College and practiced law before managing Cooper Union. Hewitt served in Congress and as New York City mayor nominee, renowned for public spirit and philanthropy.
A massive gold strike near Pedro Creek on the Tanana chain in Alaska triggers a wild stampede of prospectors toward Dawson. Reports claim rich veins across multiple creeks, with Tanana River districts resembling the Klondike but thicker with thunderous potential.
Washington reports David Kap hokohoakiniohokeweonal resigns as postmaster at Kookia Teland Maui Hawaii. The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General searches for a successor after Hawaii joined the Territory. The long serving postmaster left for sugar plantation work. Local lore ties the name to King Kauliapokamikokiwealoha.
The long serving Texan, Judge John Heasgon, retires ending a career of sixty four years in public service. As last twelve years he led the Texas Railroad Commission and held Confederate Cabinet ties. He plans farm life and memoir writing.
A roundup of sports notes mentions roller polo rising as a winter Massachusetts favorite, European motor bicycle racing growing on tracks, and progress on a new cup yacht. It notes Benal Or the Derby winner dying in England, the 1903 Chicago racing season to start April 20 at Lakeside, Crescensling breaking Montgomery track records at 2.07, and the New York National League season opening at Polo Grounds. Also reports on Murphy’s status, Henry Fournier’s U S visit, Perry Field land purchases near Ann Arbor, and an automobile race challenge for Alexander Winton. Mentions Montclair and Veron Lake racing, Hardy Downing’s brother, and an invasion of Australian sprinters led by Tyer Lawson and Floyd Melarland with draft plans for cycling and motorized events.
A nephew poisoned Robert Ray and two sisters Louise and Amy at a Pecos area ranch. Ray died after ingesting poison while fleeing toward Colorado City, as authorities pursued the suspect. The family included a wife and child who were later involved in the same crime sequence on the ranch estate.
A statement by the Interstate Commerce Commission shows that in the three months ended September 30, 1902 there were 203 killed and 2619 injured in train accidents. Total casualties reached 42007 with 815 killed and 11102 injured. 14 collisions and 1014 derailments affected passenger trains. Damage totaled 2198500 dollars. English doctors report Dr Lorenz left London for Vienna amid cool reception from some surgeons.
Republican members renominate Jacob H. Gallinger of Concord by acclamation to succeed himself as United States Senator from New Hampshire. The item also notes birthdays for Thomas Wentworth Trigger son and German playwright Gerhardt Hauptmann, plus various brief historical mentions and biographical notes.
New York market prices show standard quality rice at 3% per quart and assorted dairy items with varied rates across creamery and state brands. Included are beans, fruits, fowls, poultry, vegetables, and live stock price listings with per unit or per barrel rates for many regional products.
New York Clearing House banks show an 11 million weekly cash gain as currency movement from the interior accelerates. Surplus reserves reach 14.81 million, about 2.7 percent above legal requirements, with a generally easing money market and prompt collections noted across broader trade. The Wool Market remains quiet in Boston with limited large sales and some smaller bids.
In Chicago and Pittsburg major steel deals appear with 10 000 tons of structural steel and 2000 tons of bare steel while 30 000 or 7540 tons of open hearth steel are reported in Pittsburg Trade activity shows prices near the rover with Bessemer essence in the West and limited foundry tron activity.
Distress spreads as sardine catches collapse across Brittany ports due to unspecified causes. Families face poverty and begging as fishers lose livelihoods while Canada reports minor activity and the United States shows some vessels idle.
Trust’s Goo! Report notes US Steel Corp showing unexpectedly large net earnings of 1,626,?00 with undivided profits and royalties, while favorable Argentine crop news contrasts a weak wheat market. Chicago cash wheat prices rise while imports and Exports fluctuate with demand from shorts. Strong speculative demand noted as the new year begins.
The piece describes a Parisic blackmail scheme using carrier pigeons as robbery on the wing with notes demanding money. It also cites a London Lancet note on wounds of the heart, including a Paris surgeon Lasinny detailing a bullet entry and successful repair of two ventricle wounds with the pericardium and thoracic wall sutured, and the patient recovering well.
Zernd Pomeroy of Suddiefield Conn aged ninety confirms his twelfth marriage. Beginning in 1833 at age twenty he wed repeatedly, with several spouses dying or vanishing and four dying in New York, where he later settled. His last wife is described as the granddaughter of his first wife’s relative.
A clergy of his diocese frustrates Temple with a lengthy letter about a church chancel picture and receives a sharp postcard reply. The Arctic tale by Peary shows disciplined prep for cold weather meals as Eskimos man a tee-foot and igloo. The Archbishop of Canterbury demonstrates practical plowing skill to a rector, leading to a quiet remark on learning in necessity.
London Express notes Monaco's Prince Albert plans to disband the 32 man armed force as part of his arbitration belief and push for universal peace. The piece also discusses Mr Carnegie and Mr Stead praising Carnegie’s youthfulness and wealth, portraying him as an unstressed modern king.
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