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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
4
An elderly veteran then living in Washington, D. C., describes long siege of stomach catarrh cured by three bottles of Peruna. He cites battles of Black Hawk and Mexican Wars and Civil War experience, endorsing Peruna as infallible for his disorder.
London dispatch reports a Japanese army landed north of Vladivostok with an apparent plan to envelop the fortress from multiple directions. The Russian command, including General Linovitch and others, faces uncertain prospects as Japan presses toward favorable terms while Witte concludes talks in St. Petersburg and travels to Paris with Mme. Witte.
A rumor claims an American steamship struck a boating mine between Port Arthur and the Elliott Islands near St. Petersburg and sank with all hands. The date and confirmation are not provided in the report.
Prince Philip of Coburg has filed for divorce from Princess Louise, daughter of King Leopold. Roosevelt camps with boys reports a separate event noting President Roosevelt taking his boys and friends on an overnight camping trip near Oyster Bay, Long Island.
Reports describe labor turmoil from 600 Japanese laborers contracted for a railroad to 1901 injury deaths in Great Cruaty totaling 3758. Strikes hit Chicago coal workers, Sharon Po works at Carnegie Steel, and crane men at Mercers Brider center. Union conventions delay. Panama Canal labor policies prompt San Francisco council action. Finish miners and Cuban colony plans noted with activist leanings.
Glover and Graham, both notable swimmers from Baltimore and Carlisle respectively, battled the Niagara River rapids from Flat Rock to Lewiston. Glover led early, was sucked under at Devil's Hole for two minutes, then finished four minutes ahead at Lewiston, exhausted but uninjured aside from fatigue.
Asheville report notes George W. Vanderbilt will give up farming at Biltmore and lease it to another. He believed the venture could pay expenses but has been disappointed after ten years. The estate includes truck farms a dairy a creamery a chicken and duck farm stock kennels and hothouses. He has spent a large fortune to pursue farming rights.
Philadelphia mayor announces selection of J T Davies of New York City as associate counsel to replace Elihu Root with ex Judge Gordon recommending the move. Delays stem from District Attorney Bell’s accident while coordination for proceedings will involve Bell at all stages.
Lieutenant Robert E Peary sails from New York aboard the Roosevelt toward Sidney on a mission to reach the Arctic pole within eighteen months. His crew includes Ross Marvin and Dr. Wolf, with support from the Peary Arctic Club and notable officials aboard to wish him success.
General W. Blackmar, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, died of nephritis in Tolale Boise Tolaho after several days illness. His wife and sister-in-law Alice Bregger were at his bedside. Born July 25 1841 in Bristol Pennsylvania he had led G A R and toured with the cavalry after election. John R. King of Washington succeeds him as senior Commander in Chief.
A man identified as Maceliisen blew himself up with dynamite near a civil case at a Wellington court house. Police inspector and others were badly injured as the blast tore through the building front.
Japanese press resists Chion joining peace talks and opposes a third power at the conference. Reports claim Russia pressured China to block the request to provoke a Japanese rejection. Telegrams describe attacks on rebels, Moorish pretenders, and captives. meanwhile New York plans a tuberculosis sanatorium and other notices appear about appointments and weddings.
Miss Elsie Morgan alone survived a massacre aboard the schooner Olympia off Villa Island near Honduras. Robert McGill, a negro killer, killed thirteen aboard including two women and two children before Morgan was wounded, hid, and later rescued. Authorities captured McGill after a coastwide pursuit aided by a Honduran warship.
An explosion of firedamp in No 2 pit at United National Colliery Company Watts Town Rhondda Valley results in the loss of more than 100 lives with over three score bodies recovered. Rescue efforts impeded by foul air and earth falls as communication with No 2 is severed and efforts continue.
Senor Romanones, then Minister of Agriculture, presented to King Alfonso a memorial on national distress. He cites impractical rail policies and prohibitive freight rates causing food shortages and lost crops in Andalusia and La Mancha, urging an immediate conference of manufacturers, farmers, and rail leaders to devise relief plans.
Wholesale quotes from New York list the Milk Exchange standard quality at 21 1/2 cents per quart. The bulletin covers Western creamery butter, State dairy tubs, fancy full cream, and various skims. it also lists beans, fruits, poultry, dressed poultry, vegetables, and staples with prices for wholesalers and retailers across regions.
A scattered set of observations contrasts discipline as essential in emergencies with life in urban settings. It cites the General Slocum disaster and a New York City schoolhouse blaze to argue training and drill save lives, then discusses rural vs city work and travel education offerings from the New York Central railroad.
A fragmented 19th century clipping contrasts a regal monarch's simple routine with an assortment of patent medicines and family health ads. It mentions dietary habits of a Telgum king, then pivots to promotions for Dr Kilmer's Great Nerve Restorer and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, with testimonials and mail order details.
A writer recalls a humorous exchange where a father asks for a Browning volume. The bookseller says he cannot stock a book he cannot understand, prompting a comic miscommunication over which Browning title the customer seeks. The lady then inquires about Praed, leading to a further pun and verbal confusion.
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