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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
4
A New York Tribune item notes grape juice as an effective germ killer and tonic against typhoid danger, while lemon juice in water has been questioned for weak stomachs. Culengo Board of Health experiments confirm fermented grape juice as a germicide and nutritious, offering a safer alternative in public health use.
Emperor William II hosted the American squadron in Kiel, praising U S sailors and declaring that Stars and Stripes and royal standard meeting would symbolize peace. He offered a medal or watch for Marines but was told by Ambassador Tower such gifts were not allowed. The Kearsarge received a silver beaker as a token. Americans enjoyed warm hospitality, with shops and menus welcoming them.
A Bilbao to Teruel rail disaster on a Nojeria River bridge left 170 dead or missing with only six escaping injury. Two engines broke away, one derailed, and cars plunged into the river, many passengers trapped and drowned as guards recovered valuables from victims.
President Roosevelt will transmit the petition for better treatment of Russian Jews directly to the Czar through the U S diplomatic representative in St Petersburg despite Russian objections. Count Cassini warned of possible strains, but no rupture is expected. The document comes from the B nai B rith Executive Council and seeks signatures from leading U S citizens.
Twenty four miners die and about fifty injured when a gas explosion at the Las Experanza coal mines, owned by Mexican Coal and Coke Company, is sparked by a defective lamp. Panic and falling debris trap many. few escape uninjured.
In China a missionary couple, Dr W E H Logan and his wife, face alien isolation miles from care. After Dr Logan develops appendicitis his wife performs the operation unassisted during anesthesia to save him. They travel 100 miles for better care and resume missionary duties among Celestials as he recovers.
Belgrade report says King Alexander’s secretary incited conspirators to murder while King Veterate attended cathedral with no escort. War Minister investigation expected soon to publish official account.
Three African men named Garfield McCoy George McKinnty and Wiley were dragged from Jal in Baker County Georgia and lynched by a mob. A white man Bullard who tried to stop a quarrel at a negro dance was attacked. The victims were hanged to a tree and shot. Washington announced Postmaster General Layne will not resign without health failure. A tuberculosis sanitarium opened in Cleveland replacing city hospital care. Three students from Alojo Canton area perished in an avalanche near Mt St Gothard Switzerland with four injured.
Massachusetts National Bank of Boston secures control of First National Bank of Boston through purchase of a minority stock stake. Undivided profits and surplus of both banks under the new arrangement total 1,238,263 dollars.
A gasolene explosion at a Dorchester garden party for Free Name for Comumptives injures children. nine taken to City Hospital. Reports mention Navy personnel, Washington recommendations, and broader concerns about corps shortages and security.
Hundreds of Christian Scientists gathered in Concord New Jersey as Mrs Mary Baker Eddy opened her Pleasant View home to visitors from Boston. Officials estimate 12000 to 16000 Scientists responded to the invitation and Mrs Eddy waved farewell from a window as she left.
In Jackson Kentucky a feud incident at Miss Lelia Burns home left Urman Bartell dead and John Lenny Hecker and Joseph Uecker wounded as Samuel and Silas Barnett joined the group. The session followed a juror’s opposition to Curtis Jett, and the gunfight erupted with no clear shooter. Citizens fear to venture out after dark.
Coronel Hubert A. Ammon faces a sentence of not less than four years for receiving $20 000 from the Franklin Syndicate funds in New York City. His counsel sought a certificate of reasonable doubt from Justice Linux. The article also notes various labor, political and municipal topics across multiple cities, including strikes, union actions, and legislative stances.
An elderly Thomas Noe returns after fifty years away from Indianapolis and California gold fields. His daughter Mrs. Margaret Darrow and his wife had long mourned him as dead. He quietly enters his home, reveals his identity, and recites his wandering tale before a tearful reunion.
Anarchists William MacQueen and Rudolph Grossman failed to appear in Appronia Court. their bonds of 6900 each were forfeited. Bondsman Philip Geyer of Sweden posted the security. William MacQueen and Rudolph Grossman were sentenced last July to five years. an appeal to the Supreme Court was decided against them three weeks ago.
Fragmented notes detail Brockton pitchers, Buck Freeman aiming for home runs, and various National League players. Mentioned are McCreede’s all around play, Ned Wanlon on winders, Jack Ashton’s hitting in the cotton district, and trades involving Dolan and George Mageon. Notre Dame pitcher Murphy and other college stars are referenced amid a flood of ill-formed names and lines about catching, pitching and salaries.
The Milk Exchange lists prices for dairy products including creamery cream at 2 1 2 percent, state and Penn and Western brands, and various imitations. It details fruits, vegetables, and dressed poultry, with prices per quart, per bushel, per basket, and per pound, plus live stock and hogs.
Washington reports that boots and shoes exports for the fiscal year are on track to surpass all prior years in both quantity and value. U K Britain Australasia Mexico Cuba Canada are key destinations and the total value nears six million dollars with growth across Europe and the Americas.
Reports from the west of Ireland, Lancashire, England, and other areas say thousands of acres of potatoes have been damaged by recent frost and rain. The Irish potato crop failure may cause hardship for peasants. Foreign trade in May rose in imports but fell in exports versus last year, reducing favorable trade by about $5,000,000.
The article notes high cotton prices trigger indefinite closure of Roger Wilam Jatton Company mills at Arcadia and Rockville, with repairs finishing but idle until cotton markets loosen. It also reports wheat yields steady in Kansan amid favorable weather and frost absence, signaling robust ripeness prospects.
A six year old boy named George Lemp suffered serious injuries when a trolley car wheel struck him in Washington Street. Bystanders reported the youth’s play in the street prior to the accident and three uncles in the local police force were mentioned as relatives.
The Maltese constitution of T8687 has been abrogated and the NS49 instrument reduatated due to a dispute over the language question, signaling a major constitutional change and possible shifts in governance.
President Roosevelt arrived at Oyster Bay amid great enthusiasm as crowds gathered along the avenue near Sagamore Hill. Secret Service agents restrained an intruder while two brass bands and 600 children in white cheered from the station to the Town Clerk’s office. A brief speech praised the nation’s character after a cross continent trip, and Roosevelt later toured the grounds, attended church, and enjoyed time with his family.
Washington state faces large land withdrawals under a federal irrigation plan with nearly 3 000 000 acres affected in the Walla Walla Waterville and Oaklone districts. The Interior Department withdraws from settlement except homestead entries as the BHS Bend project draws scrutiny amid forest and land policy debates.
A massive explosion in Mine No. 1 of the Gato Puelle Coal Company at Hanna Wyoming killed hundreds, injured many, and buried miners in a collapse. Rescue teams worked all day, reaching survivors as gas forced repeated retreats. reports gauge 244 dead with many missing, including families left behind. The mine, though new, lies on the Waton Waelite system with 26 entries and a long ventilated shaft amid a dire, unfolding tragedy.
In Austin a former state employee named Till fired at Controller Lovecridstori, killing him after a letter was handed over. Chief Clerk Stevens intervened as a revolver discharged fatally wounding Love. the assailant then died after a struggle. The attacker, once discharged by Love, is said to have suffered mental distress.
Italy readies regional regiments to reinforce Rome if Pope Leo dies. Government plans cordon of troops to prevent disorder and safeguard conclave freedom and valuables. Interregnum customs referenced with 1870 precedent. British Commons advances Irish Land reform. US political conventions set for May in St Louis Nominate presidential ticket.
A historic item notes a publication titled Nelenthiic Publication Entorwred to be the sole endowed journal of its kind. It will be issued through an agent Mrs Luohl McCormick of Chicago with a stated sum of 31 000.
Prominent figures include Queen Welena of Mary expected to bear in October, Major James HB Dowd long in charge of national manufacturers in Jersey City, and composer conductor announcing engagement to Baroness Fedora van Yvreytus. Others: T G Deutsch. Joseph Canon. Doctor of Laws from University of Motos. Wine Ghasthuw. Governor Ta Belfette. Red Cloud. Florian Cajars chosen for international study committee. Juch stature over six feet.
A prominent college man says a Sioux Indian known as Walk-Under-the-Ground, over six feet tall, is retiring from Buff ylo Bill’s show to spend the rest of his career at the Pine Nudge Agency. The feature highlights his ninety-one years claimed free and his long show business tenure. The note also mentions Utah’s new Mealth Day holiday and a London fire insurance history from the 1698 1700 era.
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