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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
1
The article traverses topics from a changing English monarch to American post and trade, noting Edward VII era issues, deer and canning plant ideas, and the evolving steam of global industry. It highlights debates on jury reform, infrastructure feats like the night dam completion, and shifts in steel markets with British oversight. It also covers public concerns on tuberculosis and health laws, plus fashion and animal breeding trends.
A speaker longs for release as a cat slips away and winds lift a restless soul. The verse invokes strong winds to carry the yearning youth, bending brothers to bear the burden and conquer fate in a wild, wind swept land.
An orderly room scene unfolds in which Captain Bannerman sentences Private James Masters to three days in the guard room and twenty one days confinement for absence without leave and a later appeal from Masters about his wife and child. The incident is set against a garrison backdrop with engaging banter and military justice.
In a late night confession, Private Masters admits to killing Kalai during a prison breakout at Werly room. Tess Maeters died earlier as guards found the prisoner room empty and witnesses report a brutal assault with a rifle butt. The motive cited is revenge amid the strange deadly scene.
The Doukhobors, 5000 Russian Quakers invited to Canada by the Dominion government, object to land ownership rules and civil ceremonies. They oppose registering births and marriages and seek a communal homestead, claiming conscience forbids compliance with Canadian law. They appeal to global opinion for a place to live free of state constraints.
An explosion at the McKeonport brewing plant caused $100000 in damage and collapsed the building. Three workers died William Elereckle watchman and brewer Mat thew Maver James Ashton and Drakeman were among the dead. A wall fell on Patrick Spencer and his wife injuring others. Rescue workers faced hazards as debris struck responders.
A digested tale reports Henry Sande, a poor resident of Cumberland, dying recently and a locksmith opening a grate where $40,000 in twenty dollar gold pieces were found, plus $23,000 in negotiable securities, valuing the estate near $100,000. Meanwhile, scattered items include a bottle message from Harwich and various global brief notes on ships, duels, and auctions.
The report lists multiple U S and international developments including promotions for naval personnel in China, elevated duties for Rear Admiral Francia T Bower, and plans from Judge Taft in Manila. It notes William J Frye's unanimous Senate presidency, U S actions in the Philippines, and political moves in Cuba and Hawaii. It mentions terror incidents, legislative adjournments, and various international conflicts with names, places, and dates referenced.
A riot in San Juan ends with artillery dispersed crowd near the mayor and governor, wounding several and damaging property. Superintendent Armstrong is rescued besieged in the Intendencia building. Corporal Hiscock is arrested. Many rioters were unemployed locals unaware of the motive.
The Sprague family of Boston faces serious concerns as Charles Sprague, long treated by their family physician for chronic nervous issues, shows alarming decline. A European medical workup and multiple specialists failed to halt progression, and the patient is now to be placed in an institution while Mrs. Sprague cares for their six year old child.
An arson attempt occurred at an unfinished hospital in Orange involving kerosene soaked shavings and nearby wood. John Warrington, 45, detained by police, after a bystander saw flames. Two policemen and a health watcher guarded the site as angered crowds opposed safety work.
London reports Menelik consents to British officers Major A. L. Tracy and Captain R. P. Cobbald joining as advisers to Emperor Menelik II. They head to Adis Ababa to coordinate with the Abyssinian commander Makonnen for a northern Somaliland expedition against the Mad Mullal. Menelik plans 2000 troops with British cooperation.
A dust laden atmosphere from the Sahara swept across Sicily and central and southern Italy causing suffocating conditions in Rome. Reports speak of a red dust storm and a mirage while locals fear an impending earthquake though experts cite dust mix with rain as the likely cause.
A fierce wind and thunderstorm swept Arkansas with a tornado damaging Pine Prairie and Cue Prairie areas. John Turner, twelve, was killed near Pine Prairie. Western Arkansas towns suffered unroofed buildings and widespread damage. In Texas New Boston reports one death and seven serious injuries as a unit was destroyed. Total losses estimated at $500,000.
Native sources claim Aguinaldo is in hiding in the Adabola province along Luzon’s northeast coast. The report mentions perilous sea events, storm losses, and a mix of political and cultural notes including remarks about Duke of Sutherland and others.
The Avonville case details probate actions in Bridgeport Connecticut over the will of George Francis Gilman with Edward L Norton and Edward Percival named as temporary administrators. Heirs include New York City relatives and others across Boston Philadelphia and Milwaukee. The hearing discussed jurisdiction between Connecticut and New York and the potential for a long estate dispute as to $20 to $75 million in assets.
The report lists South Dakota governors powers over appointive state officers, Oregon adopting voter registration and child kidnapping penalties, Texas tightening corporate law, Oregon changing bushel weights for rats, Washington governor opposing osteopathic practice, North Dakota approving a cigarette bill with poison labeling requirements.
Mystery surrounds the death of Thomann F. Applegate a Mercer County citizen found with his head battered near his home. He was a former director of a local bank and commissioner of deeds, with a history as a surveyor. Neighbors suspect a deadly assault while others think he was kicked to death by a horse. Coroner and authorities pursue a thorough investigation amid conflicting theories and local testimony.
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