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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
4
Widespread floods from the Vasale River and Passaic overflow sweep across Pennsylvania New Jersey and New York. Thousands homeless, 50 000 out of work, at least twenty five lives lost, seven bridges destroyed, dams breached and extensive property damage reported.
Chicago showcased hospitality with a torchlit parade and fireworks as Prince Henry of Prussia arrived by the Alton & Chicago line. A formal welcome by Mayor Morrison led to cheers for the German royal party at the Auditorium and Armory choral festival. Prince Henry thanked the crowd and praised U S friendship while Berlin officials stressed ongoing good relations between Germany and the United States.
Six prisoners escaped from Easton Maryland jail prompting Deputy Sheriff Thomas J Thompson to pursue them and was fatally shot by Lewly Green a suspected accomplice Green stands trial for murder while the other escapees face minor charges. A separate report notes hangings for burglary in Ashe County North Carolina and other sensational items including a suicide, a cyclone unroofing buildings, a murder in the Philippines, and railway washouts.
A historic flood devastated Rochester and parts of Albany with two to six feet of water flooding streets and factories. Bridges washed out and power lines submerged left the city in darkness as police used boats to rescue residents and pump out flooded buildings. Thousands of feet of lumber and valuable mahogany yards were swept away, with widespread business closures and immense losses reported.
The notice lists milk butter creams rates per quart, various butter grades, cheeses, eggs, and dairy items. fruits and vegetables with per barrel, per bushel, and per crate pricing. poultry and dressed poultry prices. fish, meats, and other sundries with state and regional varieties. It records substitutions and grade distinctions across creamery products, farm produce, and canned goods, reflecting a comprehensive price sheet for merchants.
Isaac Scott of Sandberg Creek and Marvin Mead of Parkville drown after a bridge span fails while Scott crosses on horseback to secure a loan for his children. High water at Phillipsburg forces residents to upper stories. stallion Marshland owned by Thomas Marsh also perishes.
The article chronicles widespread flood damage from all tributaries of the Mohawk River and western New York, with rivers cresting and bridges, streets, and properties washed away. It notes losses around 3 to 5 million dollars, drownings near Kingston and Walden, and extensive disruption to rail and road traffic.
Passaic New Jersey flood toll rises as the old Outwater bridge fails under torrent strength. Six workers on the structure perish, several mills and factories along the riverbank suffer damage, and hundreds of homes are evacuated. City commerce stalls with power outages closing offices and plants.
The flood caused about 6 million dollars in damage and killed around twenty people across Riverside Pirwood Brest and Westmoor. Bridges were washed away and rail lines flooded. Mines, factories, and homes were submerged with many towns cut off and rivers rising dangerously.
New York City reports expected rise in apple prices due to cold storage shortages and high export volumes. Dealers with stock anticipate a stronger market, while insurers discuss higher rates as underwriters and Louisiana Mississippi agencies prepare for increased food orders.
The week shows little change in commercial activity with temporary disruption from storms and floods. Production and distribution remain slow across industries while price movements stay varied with a light downward grain trend and rising raw materials in some sectors. Delaware farmers shift to white and sweet potatoes, potatoes rising modestly for home use, steel activity remains robust with high production yet delivery pressures. Export demand for corn is moderate despite higher costs and limits on shipments.
A German study removed pigeons’ brains and showed the birds retained many abilities such as running, eating, sleeping, and basic movements. Only memory and mating instinct were largely lost, challenging the idea that brain damage wholly destroys life. The article cites various observations and related notes from contemporary journals.
A lengthy excerpt from the Portsmouth Dockyard era recounts Mrs Payne’s dramatic recovery after using St Jacobs Oil. The account describes a crushed ankle, rapid improvement, and her husband back at work within weeks, plus endorsement of Vogeler's Compound for her daughter.
The Lancashire region reportedly tops the United Kingdom for twin births over five years, with London second, Yorkshire third, and Lancashire contributing about 668 pairs. Manchester adds about 79 twins annually, Salford 23, Bolton 23, and Blackburn and Preston 18 each, while Kent/Nottinghamshire lag with ten in five years.
The advertisement claims Ayer's Cherry Pectoral has cured the worst deep coughs for sixty years. It touts prices of 25c and 56c with a larger 415 size noted and urges readers to try the medicine for relief.
The clipping describes a House clock hidden under varnish revealed as a bronze adorned piece with an eagle and Indian hunter figures, and reports a luminous sea phenomenon with phosphorescent life and a borehole drill narrative. It also jokes about a lavish chicken meal and peculiar village anecdotes.
The piece discusses Moroccan date varieties and trade, noting large sweet greenish brown fruits and local preferences for smaller drier types. It then shifts to life expectancy analysis from an insurance firm, projecting 41,? survivors and deaths from 160,000 individuals, followed by a note on vivisection controversy and railway progress on the Anglo Egyptian line with 450 miles built last year and 700 more planned on the Upper Nile.
Article describes a German engineer M Gehre’s buoy device that lights via wave action, requires no maintenance for months, and activates a large bell with three strokes before nightfall. It notes use along the German coast and the buoy family expanding in shallow waters.
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