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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
1
A mosaic of 19th century topics covers attire trends and social rites. It notes mourning practices and the impact of bequests, and signals a broad survey of U.S. industry from cotton mills to printing presses. The piece highlights public health and policy debates alongside trade and maritime history.
A Chicago Times-Herald note reflects on change and instability urging that while empires and rivers may shift, and mountains vanish, some men will always rise high and others fall, a line of reflection on fate and power enduring beyond daily upheavals.
A tale from Western Australia recalls Bill a quiet schoolfriend turned bushranger. Though feared, he inspired local sympathy as trackers pursued him across desert and forest. arrest followed, then trials and a harsh, lengthy imprisonment. The piece contrasts official policing with public sentiment.
The article surveys rainfall differences on the Great Lakes shores, cites a large electric crane at Bremerhaven, and describes a French inventor merging phonograph with telephone. It notes German pulp bleaching with chlorine, train loading efficiency, fermentation by metallic colloids, and gem lore. It closes with Cambridge Massachusetts as the site of an early large country cemetery, Sweet Auburn, consecrated and praised.
A Denver miner recalls a border Apache encounter near the Gila River in Yavapai County, describing a skirmish with five attackers and one wounded, then retreat to Mojave. The second tale honors Elizabeth Fox Means, a 13 year old defender who guided her family home during revolutionary times, later marrying Towanda's first settler.
A tale from ao all letter recounts the ship Germany of Newburyport struck by a fierce thunderstorm on March 10, 1844 off St Helena. Four seamen burned alive, two boats drifted apart, a lone survivor travels to safety at St Helena and home to the Chelsea Hospital. The poignant letter from Fowann Barnes to anxious parents ends with tragedy as the young sailor vanishes after resuming life at sea.
Seattle man Herman Kitts recalls a dramatic avalanche on a Vancouver mountain. Three companions witnessed a vast slide, racing a mile in under a minute, with one man injured by a falling rock. Also recounted is William Bowers of Rouseville averting glycerine disaster during oil field blasting. The War Department honors J Henry White for gallantry at Rappahannock in 1862.
The New York Herald reports a free bath near Union Square, approved by the Park Board and enjoyed by many. Early crowds cluster around the 114 wall shower features and elevated fountain center, spraying and washing as others watch from benches and cool drops, a city-provided treat drawing spectators daily.
Observers in Alabama Georgia Louisiana North and South Carolina report clear skies for the total solar eclipse with many photographs taken at totality. A pink corona noted at Barnesville Georgia. Venus Mercury and Bailey's beads visible. Eclipse path traced from near Mexico to Norfolk Virginia.
A Bellefontain division street car was blown up in North St Louis striking and nonunion workers fired on by assailants. Two policemen were seriously hurt, the motorman and conductor lightly injured. Wrecking crew jeered by crowd. police kept order as injured were taken to hospital. Arbitration under a new law is urged as the city endures a three week strike that has cost millions in taxes and property losses.
The Missouri Pacific fast line from St. Louis to Kansas City was held up by a lone robber between Verdon and Stella. He forced the conductor to expose berths and compartments while seizing a small amount from several passengers. A traveling man from Kansas City was shot at but not seriously hurt, and various officials lost books and cash as the robber fled at the next town.
Admiral Dewey signals readiness to serve the people in any chosen role, suggesting he would not decline if Kansas City delegates urge his nomination alongside William Jennings Bryan. He claims no personal preference for either post but accepts a possible sacrifice for the public will, while stressing he would not regret an acclamation.
At a farmhouse near MMNVing Around a Table in Asomt Minnesota a shooting occurred as intruders fled through a window with a shotgun and Winchester rifle. William Wise Sr and wife were wounded, daughter Eliza and Martha escaped, seven year old William Jr died, James Wise aged eleven was shot in the hand, and Mrs Wise later died. Authorities target two suspects under surveillance amid a feud and prior legal entanglements.
In Morrow County a 86 year old man and 38 year old woman married after twenty long years of fortitude amid family opposition and financial strain. About fifty locals witnessed the ceremony, with the couple aged well beyond typical nuptials. The minister Nev Moorahouse, 87, attended as a former schoolmate. Meanwhile the Senate ordered an inquiry into Cuban postal affairs, authorizing a visit to Cuba if needed. Committee members include Senator Platt as chairman and Alirioh Caliom Dayla McMMap Chandier Spoons er Taltur Money Tallaferro Butler.
Cablegram from General MacArthur reports unconditional surrenders at Cuypao and Tarlac with officers and men and rifles. Bank robbery in Williamsburg nets 10,000 bushels. explosions disrupt residents. Boer War notes describe mercenaries, troop movements, and strategic shifts in the Free State and Transvaal.
A caravan of 170 wagons carrying a large cattle herd arrives in the Big Horn Valley Wyoming as the first Mormon colony from Utah relocates. The pioneers began their journey from their former homes about a few weeks ago.
Chairman tull of the House Military Affairs Committee in Washington stated the current session’s agenda cannot accommodate consideration of the bill to increase the army’s liability due to inter session constraints.
Patchy report mentions Joseph Chamberlain’s potential fall South African War end, former Governor Taylor of Tennessee, Sultan of Turkey sending gifts to Count Trinco, President McKinley planning a home visit after Congress adjourns, Dr Minot J Davage and Ant Tachia eloquence, and General Nolaan A Milee’s dog Rex. Also notes Rear Admiral Sampaou autograph requests, postwar thieves near Chay, Governor Lounabury’s baseball enthusiasm, and frequent trips to New York City for National Longas Kaine observations.
Secretary Long urges a court martial for Captain Ma Gowon over a shooting in the Philippines. A State Department warning targets estate switching in England. The Senate reappoints Andrew D. White to the Smithsonian board. Reports from Havana, Port Rico, and Cuba indicate political tension, strikes, and administrative overhauls. Local disasters include a fatal sawmill explosion near Covington and a large forest of fires in Forrest, Mississippi.
Mrs Parker seventy seven died after paralysis at the summer home of her son Frederick Parker near Spring in the benol of Mires Parker health. Born in Burlington she was daughter of Samuel J Gammers a Chancery clerk She married Parker December 21 1915 A Presbyterian active in foreign missionary work and state society leadership Also notes on schoolteacher child and local civic items including a convention and a new trolley line proposal along the Jersey coast
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