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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
1
A survey of global notes reports rising foreign demand for American machinery yet selective buyers seek top quality. It cites Spain and Cuba, British royal shows, Italian state lotteries profits, and Southern farming shifts toward food crops amid war. It also reviews peat energy plans in Germany and Gladstone’s enduring political legacy.
A whaler crewman recalls how he resisted Tom Babson's desertion plan and later helped rescue Babson from execution in Payta. They smuggled rope, staged a dawn escape, and within hours the Marion sailed for home dodging pursuers. Babson, once hunted, avoids the Spanish Main shoreward fate.
The piece surveys varied topics from globe curvature figures to sea creatures lacking organs, gun cotton processing, and early typewriter concepts. It notes a proposed raise of the battleship Victoria, a fireproof asbestos mat invention, and reports on tuberculosis transfer to fish.
Reports from Berlin say Germany plans possible forceful intervention at Manila to protect trade and German interests in the Philippines. The German fleet is positioned near Asia with observers noting potential coaling station aims and possible occupation. Britain’s navy is watched as a counterbalance while bankers propose backing to justify intervention.
United States Senator Nelson W. Aldrich was re elected by the Rhode Island Legislature on the first ballot. In the Senate Aldrich led with 35 votes to E Benjamin Andrews 1 and in the House Aldrich 2 and L F Garvin 1.
Andreas Mattes was hanged in Essex County Jail Newark New Jersey for murdering Mrs Annie Kinatz wife of saloon keeper Kinatz. The article also notes rapid global unrest with comments on Central America disintegration and various military appointments including Warren Ketfer and John D Goblin.
The Senate suspended action on creating a National Industrial Commission to study labor problems and recommend legislation. Amid war era shifts, Navy posts and troop funding face adjustments, with officers’ retirements and workforce plans outlined.
Washington special reports farmers across the United States are earning more from agricultural exports than ever before. May figures indicate total exports exceeding 900 million dollars, with breadstuffs and provisions driving growth. Corn, oats, rye show large gains. hog products like bacon and lard rise, while live cattle exports grow, though beef preparations lag.
Admiral Camara’s Cadiz squadron is not ready and unlikely to sail far. Officers believe Camara will depart only to quell domestic unrest, likely staying near the Canaries and avoiding actions against U S or Havana. The force includes Pelayo, Carlow V, Ironclad and Vitoria, Alfonso XIII partly armed, Lepanto at Cartagena, Princess de Asturias unfinished, four destroyers, torpedo boats, and foreign and auxiliary ships with incomplete armament.
Secretary Long cites dispatch from Admiral Sampson dated Mole Bt. Nicholas June 14 reporting lethal Spanish assault at Guan tanamo Outpost. Four marines killed and mutilated in brutal attack. Reports of barbaric acts spark national outrage and demand for swift retribution. Also notes Castel lage-Tireot duel in France over alleged mistreatment of a maid.
Circao reports Joseph Leiter faces ruin as his wheat speculation collapses. Beginning with 1 million capital, losses mayreach 3 million. Leiter Junior held 8 000 to 10 000 000 bushels with noway to cover. Cash wheat dropped sharply and flour markets sulked as Minneapolis patents slid from 27 75 to 85 40 a barrel.
Berlin telegraph reports German ships including the Kaiser, Kaiserin Augusta, Irene and Camoran gathering near Manila with a 1605 crew. Dispatches say Germany seeks to protect Philippines interests and may stage a display favorable to Spain amid rumors in Madrid and London circles.
Costa Rica thanks the United States for friendly support after a treaty of peace between Costa Rica and Nicaragua was signed aboard the U S S Alert in neutral waters on April 26. The report describes subsequent war plans, government actions, and notable diplomatic references.
A new flying squadron comprising the cruises Winnenpolly Newark and Cine Cionati with auxiliaries Yule and Har vard was formed at Hampton Roads under Captain A Ss Barker to scout Admiral Camara s fleet. Over a thousand killed in Sierra Leone uprising. Remnants of Freatown traders perished. Three hundred friendly natives and several missionaries were killed. Antares Battery to Manila and a camp move to Jersey City noted. Officials report lingering delays and confusions in commands and movements.
A fragmented market list shows quantities and bid offers for potatoes onions cabbage and greens, with a mix of bbls crates and bunches. Additional lines include flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye and barley futures, plus city dressed calves hogs and steers with varied price points.
A mother and five children from Arkansas caused panic aboard the Oregon Railroad and Navigation train near Ontario Oregon. A 20 year old son leaped from a window before escaping on foot while a 12 year old sister also jumped from the car. A vaquero stopped the boy and he was handcuffed. passengers departed as the family created a tumult.
The war has spurred a surge in spar making in Maine with widespread patriotism founded demand for light poles. Bangor and other towns ship poles in carloads to all regions, driving prices higher than ever as crews harvest young spruce.
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