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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
1
A collage of notices discusses American wildlife on the Great Lakes, school attendance in Pennsylvania and New York, emigration trends, transatlantic shipping growth, a Paris divorce ruling linked to gambling, and historic water works connected to Myddleton. It covers underdraining, toll roads, a long voyage on the Fram, and early sea exploration claims.
At a dinner A. P. Peary described polar exploration plans and argued a small three person team could reach the pole. He claimed a $160,000 fund would sustain ten years of work and that the endeavor would be a noble American achievement.
A snapshot of scattered scientific notes cites London as lagging in electric power capacity compared with major European cities. It records varied topics from fire resisting doors to aviation heights, medical centers, and jokes, reflecting a miscellany of late 19th century curiosities.
A reflective verse by Caleb Dunn extols friendship as richer than wealth or grand homes. It contrasts palaces with a simple home where true affection dwells, noting acts of kindness uplift a poor aching heart.
In a remote Carolina ridge town Alf Rankin and Bob Rankin face Tom Drake's betrayal and Sarey Mauldin's love. After secret loyalties, threats, and a final gun duel, Bob and Tom die in the narrow road, leaving Alf and Sarey to confront the fallout of a dangerous love triangle.
The Prince of Wales is purchasing large Dartmoor tracts to create a vast forest and hunting region. Through agents he has sold securities from South Africa and other markets to raise funds. Debts to Baron Hirsch Sir Albert Sassoon and others have been paid, signaling improvements in his financial position.
Alejandro Ruiz of Puebla, a Moestean antique collector and traveler, built a private museum at his home housing curio paintings and carvings. At seventy he studies Kaghab language and is a longtime friend of President Diss, who visits when in Puebla. An elephant at distance of 1000 yards can scent an enemy.
Odd Nantcs for Cludy sketches new Tennessee club names like Ossoli Circle in Knoxville and Talkatani Circle in Memphis while fashion columns describe gowns in heliotrope, white madras, and satin fabrics, plus care tips for skirt hems and decorative collars.
The article notes a seasonal shift toward hats over bonnets with new crown shapes and wider brims. It mentions cape effects and varied bonnet styles, including a Flemish capote like model and emphasizes width as a key feature. It also reports on New York City teaching salaries showing persistent gender gaps.
A new method for leather decorating uses undyed leather and a benzoline bottle with a platinum pencil to trace patterns. Simple designs like cupids and flowers suit beginners, while regular shoe care and style tips follow, including how to polish calfskin and maintain footwear.
Hazel Green Herald recounts Sheriff Jack Ringo of Moncfeo County Kentucky tax levy on a nonresident owner by crossing into Powell to seize a delinquent cow. He disputes Prosecuting Attorney Wick Kendall who concedes the feat after Ringo asserts he did it. German Agricultural papers note American apple imports to Germany in 1896 totaling about 11 million centners surpassing prior years.
The tariff debate begins in Congress focusing on the Dingley bill. Dingley defends the measure while Wheeler argues Democrats seek open markets. Republicans push for reading the bill in full as opponents voice concerns about taxation, trusts, and protectionist aims.
A devastating cyclone struck Arlington Georgia at night destroying the Arlington Academy two stories tall. Eight children are reported dead and thirty two students along with two teachers were in the building when it collapsed. Professors Covington and Walker were severely injured. The storm left the town reeling with widespread ruin.
Populists present a petition to Speaker Reed in Washington claiming about 2 000 000 votes in the last election and 10 governors across five states plus 27 members of the current House. They seek seats on Ways and Means Judiciary Appropriations Banking Coinage and other committees. Mr Real replies he favors recognition within the Democratic organization pact, a decision to stand for this Congress.
President McKinley nominates Joseph L Idstow to be Fourth Assistant Postmaster General and others to high legal posts. A Berlin centenary celebration is noted, with Germany observing a holiday. Wrecks and a fatal street incident in Lima, Ohio are reported amid a political note on senatorial correspondence.
The president issued a respite for four men condemned in Santa Fe New Mexico for the murder of Francisco Chavez. Other items note Crete blockading by a warship, Spain pressuring Cuba, and a slew of disasters and political moves across the United States and abroad.
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