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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1898
Page
4
A mix of shoe fitting guidance from the New York Ledger stressing proper fit, avoid pinches, heel stability, and stocking choices, followed by health cautions on rest and prudent living. It cites wealth as health capital and urges moderate exertion, proper sleep, and steady routines, then moves to editorials and a brief note on maritime traffic with a stray line about French ships.
Prince Albert Leopold, heir to the Belgian throne, landed in New York greeted by government representatives as a ceremonial welcoming of a member of a ruling family from another nation. The arrival signals friendly ties and ongoing diplomatic relations between Belgium and the United States.
Special dispatches report a riot in Bombay following an attack on a plague search party. Two soldiers were killed and police killed six rioters with many wounded. Cavalry patrolled streets and volunteers were called out as the city comes under military control. Hospitals were attacked and several rioters slain. the outbreak is described as Todla’s most alarming in years.
The article notes Congress approved a 50 million defense appropriation and the Administration announced the purchase of two cruisers from Brazil, Amazonan and Almi rante Abronal, nearly ready for sea. They will sail to reinforce the Atlantic Fleet with American crews, strengthening naval power and limiting Spain's attempts to expand its fleet.
In New York City 63 ships, among the finest in American merchant marine, were placed at the disposal of the United States government after representatives of owners appeared before the Auxiliary Cruiser Board. The vessels, capable of carrying nearly 1000 guns, were evaluated by board members including SN American Noers St. Louis and Newark, with many owners backing the move.
The Bancroft carries four 4-inch rifles and other guns, joining the Helena as the navy expands to threaten Spanish forces. The Abrolout will not be ready for two weeks, the Amazon will fly new colors once Howell drafts men, and fortifications at Dry Tortugas and Key West receive rapid funding. The Helena and Bancroft detachments reinforce the fleet, with plans to arm vessels and boost naval rendezvous capacity and defense readiness for a potential war in the West Indies.
The Schaghticoke Powder Company has reenforced a rush order for 100 tons of powder from the government at Washington. Work on the order will commence at once, with laborers to begin at the powder mill and continue until sunset. The government requests shipment in small lots to expedite delivery to the War and Navy departments.
Circuit Court ousted Mayor John M. Good of Springfield Ohio for failing to file a sworn statement of campaign expenditures. Testimony cited 283.60 spent, including beer, not listed, with 5 on board appointments violating law. Good, a prominent businessman and former Prohibitionist elected as Democrat, faced broader disputes over sworn statements in local races.
Federal grand jury in San Francisco returned a true bill in district court against eight wholesale and 500 total coal dealers who were members of a dissolved coal combine. They are charged with restraint of interstate commerce to regulate coal prices in Oregon, Washington and other states. Judge Morrow previously found reasonable grounds that the association was an unlawful combination.
Michael Dually, 32, an aspiring machinist, died by strychnine poison aboard a Norfolk Washington steamship returning to Washington. A letter from Yeoman Baldy McDonough and a note from his sister in Brooklyn were found, revealing aid efforts and examination directions. Doctors reportedly failed to pass him, leading to despondency and death.
Hong Kong advices report Amboina Island suffering a severe quake that wrecked the town of Ambolnoa killing 100 and wounding 200. The disaster created a vast chasm through the dense settlement, with no prior tremor signs observable as residents fled the collapsing area.
Steamer Humboldt reports a March fire at the Every Ones Home Hotel in Dyen that killed five people. The blaze also damaged a saloon and diner hall. In Paris, Esterhazy abandons his defamation case against Mathieu Dreyfus alleging he wrote the bordereau.
A collage of 19th century quips and doctored sayings features a college joke about practical learning, a punny exchange on becoming a “subdude,” and mentions of remedies. Notable lines include a burglar scare using a college yell and a marriage ending the “dude” era, followed by patent cure claims and teething syrup notices.
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