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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1905
Page
4
Kentleman recalls visiting Chicago shortly after the great fire of 1871. He describes lingering smoke and the cheerful resilience of residents, noting how people and insurance firms were identified by appearance and attire amid the losses.
A Portland man reports using Dona's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney trouble that persisted for months. He says the pills helped after a presumed illness settled in his kidneys and that there has been no recurrence. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents per box. Tester-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y.
Oscar J. Smith notes water scarcity in new Nevada mining camps as demand grows. He recalls Goldfield’s ample water and a bathhouse sign promising baths. A bathhouse clerk refuses a ticket, saying many ahead, and suggests returning weeks later per Francisco Chroniele.
A Yarmouth shrimper lifted a large sea angler from the roadstead. The creature, about half a hundredweight, had a long lure rod on its nose and a gaping mouth that swallowed prey swiftly. Its body was long with an ugly head and two pectoral pockets, though the fins were bare. The London Standard notes the notice. It is also reported that Philadelphia’s Board of Education may raise funds for school garden work.
A minister describes indigestion relief and better sleep after six months of using Grape-Nuts. He notes calmer nerves and that sleep returns after Sabbaths work, credits the food for personal recovery and family reliance, citing Postum Co. as the brand source.
Reports from Sebastopol and London describe the Kalaz Potemkine mutiny aboard the Potemkin cruiser. Crew surrendered to Roumania, ship handed to Admiral Kruger, and orders to fire on mutineers followed by further mutiny suppressions and executions in Britain and Russia.
A Bricker claims a scheme within the Agricultural Department led by Edwin S Holmes traded false government cotton reports for profits. He alleges reports were doctored to favor speculators, causing large losses to cotton houses and prompting investigations and possible prosecutions. The story notes market spikes and calls for grand jury action amid calls on the President to pursue charges.
Portland hop growers approve forming a corporation to control Pacific Coast prices. After organization, all crops will be transferred to the group for sale. Plans call for expansion to Washington California and then New York to unite national output under one firm.
Reports from Norway say both nations prepare for hostilities with troops gathered along the frontier and mobilization and drilling continuing around the clock.
Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Princess Margaret of Connaught were warmly welcomed on arrival in Stockholm Sweden during a royal visit. The event drew attention from local officials and residents as the couple toured landmark sites and met dignitaries.
The Canadian Minister of Windace spoke in Ottawa outlining a plan to deport American silver by arranging with Canadian banks. The move follows U S banks not accepting Canadian silver at par. The rest notes bright textile manufacturing conditions this season.
In Paris a grand tribute marked the transfer of Admiral John Paul Jones body to the United States. Ambassadors and military officials from France and the United States attended a formal service at the American Church. The procession along the Champs Elysees featured US sailors, French troops, and a gun caisson bearing the coffin. The ceremony culminated with the coffin shipped to Cherbourg for transport to America amid widespread public and diplomatic attention.
The article notes Elihu Root of New York City will become Secretary of State under President Roosevelt. He plans to wind down his law practice over about two weeks and take the oath in September, then move to Washington to lead the department. Root, born in Clinton County, educated at Davidson College and New York University, has long been tied to corporate law and public service roles.
A disastrous gas explosion at a new Taylor Coke and Gas plant near Uniontown on the National Pike killed and injured several workers. Foreman Gagree Thomas, reportedly negligent, perished in the blast while others including Tobin Carter Walter Williams Samuel Davis Charles Spathassal and Michael Chodne suffered injuries. The plant site and surrounding area endured extensive damage as authorities investigate the accident.
Albany sources report the stock transfer tax showing unexpected strength as transfers during the first month of operation produced revenues around 400,000 dollars. The Manhattan site sales reached about 680 thousand by mid month, with projected excess revenue near five million dollars, well above initial estimates.
Earl Nelson, Canot von Eulenberg, and the French Marine minister are cited with honors and positions. Charcot’s explorer work wins decoration, while peers own farms in North Dakota and other places. Multiple appointments and writings across press and academia are listed, including judges, educators, and artists.
A revived city curfew in Pittsburgh targets youth crowds after reports of late night disturbances. The policy, praised by local officials, aims to curb street chaos and protect residents while critics warn of overreach and enforcement excess. Prominent sports and national figures are mentioned in unrelated notes throughout the column.
A premature explosion during a Pennsylvanians rail line improvement near New Cumberland at 7 30 AM killed eight laborers from UW and Kerbaugh & Co. Two others injured. The blast tore a shed loose, dragged debris across the site, and damaged nearby areas. An Italian waterboy and a foreman survived with injuries. Inquest ruled premature explosion. money and gear found near the scene.
James H Dill, a leading New Jersey corporation lawyer, is appointed by Governor Stokes to the Court of Errors and Appeals. He will resign his $300000 annual practice income to accept a $5000 yearly stipend as judge. The appointment follows widespread Wall Street commentary on the decision and its implications for trusts.
Hugo Hirsch heads a Brooklyn panel reporting twelve states backing a new Supreme Council convention. The Committee of Nine has heard from those states and members in sympathy with the position, but securing consent from supreme representatives remains difficult.
A sprawling recap lists Fourth of July casualties and fire losses across the country, totaling $157 injured figures and gunpowder-related incidents. It also covers the French automobile champion winning the James Gordon Bennett Cup, the Leander crew defeating Vesper in Henley, and various civic updates from New York City to London, including the Park Shaw terminal project and other public notices.
New York market quotes show standard quality milk at 2 cents per quart. Butter, cheese, eggs, and poultry prices listed with many brands and grades. Fruits and vegetables include strawberries, watermelons, peaches, tomatoes, and multiple regional items with per unit and per dozen or per crate pricing.
Washington reports the June 24 cotton condition index at 0T versus 122 on May 26 and 125 in 1904, with implications for projected yields around 10.5 million bales. Southern Cotton Growers Secretary Richard Cheatham defends the report, noting rain, labor shortages, and boll weevil factors not fully reflected. Bradstreet’s six month failures total 628, down two percent from a year earlier.
The report notes steady demand and prompt mercantile collections as favorable signs for the trade, with firm prices for farm products and rising consumer purchasing. Seasonal merchandise distribution remains steady, duplicate orders for summer wines increase, and wholesale dry goods shipments stay active. Shipbuilding shows declines in the year with fewer vessels built in 2a fons format, signaling softer output in that sector.
The report outlines cautious growth in Boston's shoe industry despite turbulent market conditions. Officials highlight steady consumer demand and resilient supply chains, noting firms maintain production while adapting to rising costs and shifting fashion trends.
A fragment references the phrase nothing doing in a 1603 letter to Thomas Creevy by rn Dr Currie, noting it as slang. The text wanders through ads and vivid travel and medical notices, with stray dates and places, providing a snapshot of late 19th or early 20th century newspaper miscellany and garbled OCR.
A vintage health ad promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female disorders. It lists symptoms from backache to nervousness and asserts the remedy cures many uterine and ovarian issues. A standing invitation invites women to contact Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free, confidential advice.
A rare mottled green snake, captured by an employee during a business trip through Illinois, is shown at Colborn Machine Tool Company. The creature, about two feet long, is said to follow a trained dog. Boys in the area have formed attachments, watching it in its confinement at the show.
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