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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary verse by Frank L. Stanton reflects on sorrow sin and the best and worst of humanity. The lines hint at inevitability of fate and the unsettled state of life as a round of events begins in the world.
Fred, confined in a dark room, recovers after seeing through a telescope the murder of John Layton by Gerald Macburn. Plot twists reveal Macburn’s guilt just before a wedding. Fred testifies with the telescope’s aid, leading to Macburn’s arrest, trial, and execution. Jenny Magfair becomes Fred’s wife.
An Indiana article notes Alexander Ferguson of Gilman age 107 and five Madison County residents over 100 years old. Other aged individuals include Mrs. Bettie Carlton at 111 from near Franklin and Thomas Wells of Summitville at 106, with details on birthplace, wartime ancestors, and long lives.
William Jennings and Liltie White rode on a moonlit night when a shortcut across a phosphatic quaking area trapped their carriage. Jennings escaped, then pulled the frightened companion from the deadly mire with a grapevine, while the horse and wagon vanished. They camped until hunters arrived and carried the injured girl home.
Brooklyn Bridge is hailed as the world’s greatest suspension bridge with a 5089 foot total length, 930 foot span, 6470 ton structure, and over 5 million dollar cost. It supports about 45 million passengers annually. A New York man has devised a dog training amusement featuring a mechanical drag on rails that moves a ball around an external track for dogs to chase.
A catastrophic explosion at the naval powder magazine near Toulon causes extensive fatalities. Details on cause and exact death toll were not immediately available, with authorities launching investigations and relief efforts underway.
A smokeless powder decomposition caused a massive blast at La Goubran magazine near Nice in southern France. Over sixty bodies recovered, potentially around a hundred injured as towns near the site were wrecked and debris cleared. Relief funds from government and municipalities flowed as 2000 to aid families were pledged. EXplosion also reported in Russia where benzine in a railway carriage caused several deaths and many injuries.
A tornado at Madisonville in Monroe County killed three people and injured many as seventy yard wide winds destroyed twelve to fifteen houses and several barns. The dead include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Maser and E L Horton. Wounded include Miss Willie Ervin Miss Della Mason Mrs E L Horton and others. Upper East Tennessee saw heavy wind and rains harming crops, with farmers facing as much as a million dollars in losses.
Severe rainfall caused the Elk River to flood the Kanawha Valley with Charleston nearly submerged. The State Capitol area saw four feet of water as relief efforts began with officials distributing clothing and relief supplies. Coal properties along the river suffered major damage with tipples, dry docks, and barges swept away upriver.
The message recalls Admiral George Dewey being saluted on the Olympia by fort guns and by foreign ships including the British Narcissus and German Kaiserin Augusta. It notes reception by American vessels and expresses Dewey’s thanks to the President, Congress, and country.
Two freight trains and a Pennsylvania flyer were wrecked thirty miles east of Altoona due to fog and a landslide. Twenty cars and three locomotives were destroyed. two trainmen killed and two injured. The dead are Engineer Robert McCutcheon and Fireman G C Trosthe, both of Harrisburg. Express Messenger Jacob Motter of Harrisburg died of crushing injuries. Buggaro Master L I Vaongwa, Harrisburg, received head wounds.
The composition of Senor Sihela's conservative cabinet is announced by cable. Premier and Foreign Affairs Minister Senor Allvela, Interior Minister Senor Dato, Finance Minister Marquis Villa Verde, Justice Minister Sano Duran, War Minister General Polavieja, Public Works and Colonies Minister Marquis Pidal, Marine Minister Admiral Gomes Imax.
Alaskans muster a volunteer company under Captain Sleberg at Shagway to fight in the Philippines. Governor Brady, in Washington, is urged to use influence for active service for the soldiers. Representative Briley of Texas says he will not seek the Democratic leadership in the next Congress.
Five members of John Gilbert's family near Industry Eug murdered. suspected killer Gilbert, missing, likely insane. Mrs Gilbert and four children found with crushed heads in their isolation home. Also notes France: Fallieres elected President of the French Senate succeeding Moubet.
President WeKinley names Frederick H. Wines assistant director of the census and 8 Davies Warfield postmaster of Baltimore. A $500,000 Buffalo Exposition appropriation bill passes both houses. The Barrows nomination to Librarian of Congress fails to gain confirmation. Alaska contract for wall transportation to Dawson and Yukon points awarded to Alaska Commercial Company at 1495 per trip. Senate Naval Committee approves $250,000 for coast defense weapon with two 16 inch guns.
Fall River mill workers secure a 12 1-2 percent wage advance effective April 8, with over 50 000 workers benefiting across 81 mills. The gains follow talks between textile unions led by the Textile Council and the Manufacturers' Association, signaling broader impact in Providence New Bedford and other New England centers.
Senor Sa gosta hands the ministry resignation to the Queen Regent after a narrow 120 to 118 majority against the government’s Philippines cosition measure. The move follows a divisive vote in the Spanish Senate.
Captain Corkum reports the Moravia a Hamburg Boston liner wrecked on Sabic Taland bar around February 14. The ship broke in two, crew numbered 45 to 50, cargo valued about 250000, vessel about 150000, wreckage found including a life preserver and pencils.
The jury in Kansas City Missouri has acquitted Jon James in the Jesse James train robbery case tried recently. The verdict ends a high profile trial centering on the famed outlaw and his alleged accomplices.
Special dispatch from Tacoua Washington reports a large rebel alliance extending through Honan Anhui Kiangan Hunan and Hupeh. Key walled towns Hungychal Patyichi Kuyang Mengcheng fall seventy five villages captured. governments forces struggle to unite amid panicked troops and fierce fighting.
Lord Herschell's remains were transported from Washington to Jersey City where a ceremonial guard of American and British forces met the funeral party. The coffin was carried aboard the Talbot, draped in a British flag, and the ship sailed for England.
John Gilbert in county jail confessed to killing his wife and four children near Enterprise Kansas after earlier feigning insanity. He said debt and a desire to leave town drove the violence, detailing the sequence with a hammer and resulting deaths. He claimed he could not stop after seeing the baby and offered his wife money for a divorce.
Monroe L. Hayward of Nebraska City was elected United States Senator by the Nebraska Legislature after a prolonged contest. John L. Webster withdrew its support prompting Cox and others to switch votes, and the Speaker declared Hayward the unanimous caucus choice amid enthusiasm.
General Cassius M. Clay former United States Minister to Russia faces a lunacy trial after neighbors report fear of his behavior at Whitehall in Kentucky. The case arises from alleged threats and erratic actions involving a shotgun and nest toward Hp Servants Of. Local officials prepare for a legal hearing as authorities assess mental state.
Senator and Mrs Wolcott separate and a suit for separation will be filed soon in Colorado. General Gomez informed General Brooke in Havana that the Cuban Army numbers 49000. Colonel Tasker H Biles reports that U S Consular Agents cannot obtain recognition or protection in foreign ports for the blue and white flag used by Cuban shipping arriving at foreign ports.
A historical price list lists wool worsted tissues woolen tissues jute piece goods linen piece goods cotton piece goods along with tin plates and sheets and earthen wares and hardware with various catalog numbers and values for 1897 98 101 425 8522 19 188 205 4 943 870 6 269 470 0 620 805
A harsh Kentucky cold snap devastates bee colonies causing near total honey production loss and threatening pollination reliant industries across the state. Beekeepers report millions of bees perished and hives unable to recover in the winter.
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