23 May 1902
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
1
Poem by Beauty Edward Warner of Baltimore celebrates the resilient individual who endures pain and failure, toils through hardship, and continues on the right path. It emphasizes perseverance and self-reliance as the mark of a winner.
In a rural kitchen Priscilla frets over her missing husband Jim on their fifth anniversary. She discovers his infidelity with Margaret but quietly conceals the truth to protect their child Lisbeth. Jim returns to a reconciled wife and a renewed family bond, bearing a softened heart and shared forgiveness.
A grieving wife recalls her husband as she lingers near the ring-screened summer house. A soft wind carries his voice for the last time, and tears stream down her face as the familiar tones fade with sorrow.
W S Webb of the Missouri Savings Bank predicts a twentieth century lunching shift to concentrated food tablets mixed with malted milk carried in a pocket box. He says meals will be eaten on the go with no kitchen odors, no dinners, and no indiges tion from heavy pies.
A correspondent highlights Fritch ett's How England Saved Europe noting a passage about September 1810. English press and oratory sway misled Napoleon into thinking English opposition articles predicted Wellington's fall and a trivial Spanish War relief, as cited by the London Globe.
The article describes General Wood transferring authority to Cuban President Palma by lowering the American flag and raising the Cuban colors in Havana. The ceremony includes General Gomez, Senor Palma, dignitaries, and military honors as U S forces depart aboard the Brooklyn and Morro Castle. Havana decorations and public demonstrations accompany the transfer.
The report notes warrants issued totaling about 50 000 reduce the Cuban treasury funds to be turned over to 517 700 in cash and 1 308 607 in bonds. Tributes to martyred dead included wreaths at the wall near Punti Battery where Cuban cadets were executed by Spanish volunteers in 1870.
A multi day blizzard on the plains of Uintah County and Utah faring areas near Wyoming left about 300000 sheep limbs and ewes dead worth an estimated 1500000 dollars. British forces captured 400 Boer prisoners including a brother of General De la Rey. Germany asks the US to protect its Panama subjects. Senator Pratt proposes a tax on mixed goods in the US Senate.
President Loubet of France arrives in Gronstadt aboard the battleship Montealh to meet Czar. The Czar extends a warm greeting, greeting him on deck and clasping hands in a cordial reception aboard the Alex rodrian.
Edith Brookes, a noted female balloonist, died during a descent at Shemeld when her parachute apparatus failed to deploy. The incident underscores ongoing dangers faced by early women aviators.
Superintendent FP W Aimes of the Minneapolis Police Department faces bribery charges. American Syndicate in Africa forms to boost West African coast trade. Norfolk consolidates electric and carriage interests. Frank Kramer wins professional cycle race in New Jersey. Cornell defeats Columbia 8 to 0 to win inter university lacrosse. Yale cadets win naval eight at Annapolis in two mile race. John Dickerson to train Annoconoda Loy this year. Demand for high class carriage horses rises in Chicago. River carnival in New York draws 75 000 spectators. Yom Linton clocks nearly forty miles in one hour in Paris. Attempt to buy American jockeys in Berlin. Five Amories Automobile Club members plan a speedway on Long Island.
Hazleton Pa reports the anthracite coal strike becomes permanent by a 101 to 310 vote. About 145000 workers are directly involved with widespread impact on industries lacking coal. The union plans a possible national convention to include bituminous miners, potentially triggering a larger strike of around 450000 workers.
Emperor William plans a bronze statue of Frederick the Great to the United States. President Roosevelt will place the statue in Washington near the War College, symbolizing close German American ties as the two nations grow friendship this century. The exchange follows Prince Henry’s US visit and President Roosevelt’s reply to the proposal.
Special envoy J L M Curry presented President Roosevelt's letter to King Alfonso. The note offers felicitations on the king's majority and friendship between the United States and Spain, wishing long life, happiness, and prosperous reign for the king and his people.
Questioned about a published claim that Carnegie offered 20 million dollars for the Philippine Islands the firm was authorized to negotiate independence with the Filipinos as acknowledged by the United States. The reply remained terse and evasive.
Ten British MPs intend to pool up to 5 million dollars to form a nucleus for Atlantic shipbuilding as a counter to the Morgan combine. The article notes little demand for canning and very little activity in export commerce, with focus shifting to naval industry and British interests.
Mire Cartle Nation was sentenced to thirty days in jail and a 160 dollar fine for smuggling. She accepted the penalties and will not appeal. The case arose in Topeka Kansas and the timeline centers on February.
Reported labor unrest spreads through Sweden as workers push for reforms. A proposed DEL in Mir tied to universal suffrage gains support but faces acceptance hurdles in the Second Chamber.
Madrid reports an anarchist conspiracy against King Alfonso with five arrests. Gabriel Lopez, an insurance worker, is among the detainees. nine dynamite cartridges found at Lopez’s premises. Other suspects include a medical student, a printer, a carpenter, and a union member. The arrests followed the royal carriage procession plan. The report also notes a severe royal ceremony and oath in the palace. Separately a fire in Laurel Nebraska killed three in an agricultural house blaze. Seventeen year cicadas seen in Baltimore public parks with wingless insects climbing trees.
The report notes Mantin Ja intends to establish a public automobile service. It cites various global economic and labor developments, including Mexico's public debt and the rise of a labor department in Spain. The item mentions shifting censorship in Russia and changes in employment in France's marble industry.
The report notes Cleveland roofers likely forming a union, 2500 miners on strike in Central Belgium, and Albany unions challenging outsiders. It also cites eight hour workdays and pay raises demanded by Birmingham carpenters, electricians in Cheyenne, and other trades, with unions promoting pay, hours, and benefits.
In Wrightsville an investigation followed rumors of mistreatment of Isabella Bailey known as Aunt Belle. Lillian Rogers was arrested on charges of beating scalding and setting fire to end Bailey’s life. A funeral delay followed after medical certainties conflicted with family claims of paralysis as the cause of death.
At the American Bible Society annual meeting receipts totaled 3439 173 and year end cash balance was 29330. Invested funds stood at 480 402. Bible issues worldwide reached 1 729 701, an increase of 164 083 over last year. Since 1839 total issues amount to 70 077 225 and eighty six years of work are noted.
In Chicago the government’s temporary injunction against the so called packers was granted by Judge Peter S. Grossup. The order bars continued alleged uniform arrangements and binds the packers or agents to prove they have not violated it. Evidence includes affidavits from former Armour Swift executives and a government inspector noting uniform prices and limited competition.
A violent storm and waterspout swept Cincinnati and nearby towns, killing six and injuring many. Damage exceeds one million dollars in the city and similar losses in surrounding areas. Also reported was an earthquake felt across California with minor damage, and local anecdotes of fires and personal rescues amid ongoing severe weather conditions.
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