21 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
1
A maiden seeks a love charm from a gray wizard to win a reluctant suitor. After she uses the charm, she gains attention from many, but heartbreak follows as the beloved rejects her, until she pleads to relive past affections and faces renewed longing.
A chronically dependent rider, Dick Raymond fights a loss of free travel on a Western railroad. Once granted by officials, the passes become a costly entitlement he cannot accept losing. The tale traces his past as a bold writer, his cheeky brashness, and a brother he helped, shaping a nuanced portrait of loyalty and privilege.
A garbled tale follows a man with limited talent who adapts to changing schemes at rail and river. He maneuvers through pass checks and bribes, aiming to outsmart officials and reap scraps of news for the city papers, with a plan to get even when the system shifts.
A quoted reminiscence from M L Rayne in the Chicago Record erald expresses relief at avoiding ruin by not obtaining a pass. The speaker claims strong feelings, asserts no fault of theirs, and boasts of future stamina while denouncing any claim of negligence.
A Shanghai mixed court case illustrates superstition among the educated Chinese. An abducted girl testifies against a detective by blood water separation. the magistrate rules guilt when the blood misses the detective, ordering criminal trial. Also: anecdote on Cecil Rhodes first diamond story and a Broadway merchant tale about subway fear.
The article describes private brain research on apes to locate cortical areas controlling limbs and faculties. It details frontal lobe functions, neural mapping via implanted electrodes, and observed movements from stimulation. It notes researchers’ care for animal welfare and the potential relevance to human neurology.
Hoboken pier fire devastates ships and barges on the North River. The British Queen burns to the water edge, Phoenix Line pier and several fighting vessels suffer extensive damage. Six people hospitalized with serious burns, one engineer dies aboard the Queen, fire blamed on crew grievances. The blaze creates a luminous night over New York and New Jersey shores as vessels drift and authorities rush to contain it.
The U S House approved the Cuban reciprocity measure 85 to 7 5 with an amended 20 percent duty cut slated to take effect for Cuba through December 31 1903 The Ways and Means plan kept immigration limits and other features The bill now goes to the Senate where amendments are expected.
A trusted clerk at CG Le Rathborne & Co is accused of absconding with 100000 belonging to the firm. Indicted for grand larceny and forgery, Mayer was captured in Bayonne New Jersey and awaits transfer to New York for trial. The scheme allegedly used fictitious customer accounts to divert funds.
John D. Blone, a senior lawyer and former judge, admitted embezzling over 5000 dollars from the estate of Thomas L. Kingsley and surrendered in court. He handed the judge 60 dollars and stated willingness to accept punishment. He had been trustee of the Kingsley estate after succeeding Jerry B. Rice. Partition actions by heirs uncovered the shortage months earlier.
Washington report details Elizabeth Dubois hosting a toy-laden nursery party for dignitaries, with a large Spring Rowers box from Mrs. Roosevelt among gifts. Also notes a presidential budget proposal of 100 million dollars for U.S. road construction and shifts in Middle East and Asian governance.
Boston leaders from merchants and labor unions reached mediation through Governor Crane to urge New York New Haven and Hartford to adopt Boston Maine rules. About 10 000 workers were directly or indirectly affected as auto and rail freight activity slowed, with some returning to work while others held back seeking body-wide reinstatements. The strike’s first bloodshed occurred when a driver fired into a crowd, injuring an 18 year old with others facing discipline.
Martin Kana Megger, a Kansas City machinist, rode nearly 700 miles in a Chicago freight car packed inside a burlap sack with only two quarts of water and crackers. A $300 bet spurred the perilous trip as rain filled the sack with water and saved him from death by thirst.
London reports General Methuen has been released after capture by Boer General Delarey. Telegram from General Kitchener says Methuen was brought to Klerksdorp and is well. Government debates potential exchange for Commandant Killinger. Brodrick clarifies no exchange contemplated as trial of the Communists proceeds.
St. Louis Grand Jury in six week probe indicts Colonel Edward Butler for bribery linked to sale of franchises and contract sizing for garbage reduction. Butler arrested, bonding posted, other unnamed officials implicated but not disclosed. Butler, longtime eminence in local graft lore, valued at millions, arrived in 1857 with no money.
Lord Wolseley former British Army chief has sailed to South Africa. War Department denies official visit, while gossip links him to the military situation as peace envoy or adviser to General Kitchener. Von Holleben stays at Washington amid rumor of ambassador changes.
Reports say Rie Hint troops clash with 800 Muargises riders and bandies north of Puwendsy four ehurda. Pungitaes casualties include their leader. in New York City a 17 year old, Jobo Voulpel, is arrested for murder of Catherine Vovlpel at her home on February 1. Inquest finds stabbing death. arrest follows amid claims of a strong case against the boy. Mr and Mrs Doescher and Mrs Frink of Mont Clemens Mich killed by a coal-fine incident.
The week’s events include Willian M Johnson’s resignation accepted by President Roosevelt and a decision not to reappoint. Senate committees push treaties and Hague Conference provisions. Puerto Rico reports crop prospects, port quarantine, and wartime conduct rules. Labor and local incidents add to a broad roster of political and global updates.
State legislation to curb forest fires is planned after years of agitation. Senator Minch's Cumberland bill targets Southern and Western forests, with broad implications for Atlantic, Camden, Burlington and Cape May Counties. State Forester John Gifford notes annual losses near 1 million dollars and vast acreage at risk without aid. The report highlights timber value, water conservation, and the Pine Belt's pivotal water supply.
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