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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1901
Page
1
A fragmented poem piece evokes reunion and memory as lovers await a homecoming. Vague lines describe bells memory and festal meals while awaiting a loved one. The text includes archaic phrasing and scattered stanzas about returning home and shared joy.
Leslie Thomas visits Eva Gresham’s guardian Rose Herschel at Sevenoaks. A boarding school is debated, but Rose resists removal of Eva, asserting guardian duties and mutual affection. Revelations about Eva’s father and past betrothal deepen their bond as they vow to raise Eva together.
London Tri-Bite reports on color blindness among artists including a scene painter in a provincial theatre who colorizes scenery, two London ladies who paint beautifully despite red green confusion, and a Kensington gentleman who thrives making vivid posters. The piece notes notable cases and public fascination.
A fragment from Kesohs Yee’s discourse notes Korean vocal habits when ascending, quirks of homeland music, and a curious reference to Khorean trouves and gy lhorveshoo. It mentions sentimental street names Blesshiz Happy Sunshine Virtuous and an English plan to place stands around electric lamp-posts in glacier towns for fruit venders.
The Fusion ticket wins major offices across New York City including Seth Low for Mayor by about 30,000, Jerome as District Attorney by about 15,000, and four Supreme Court justices. White Democratic incumbents lose citywide. Republicans gain several alderman seats as state results show Republicans strong in upstate local contests. The article notes citywide shifts with boroughs Manhattan, Richmond, and Brooklyn tilting Fusion, Queens remaining Democratic, and broader state implications with governors and congressional races highlighted.
Franklin Murphy elected governor of New Jersey with a statewide majority likely to rise by several thousands. Republicans secure strong majorities in both legislative chambers. Unexpected result where Warren County backed a Republican for Assembly, Newark support for Murphy around 3000, and the entire Republican ticket appears to prevail.
The city elected a Democratic mayor candidate, with Republicans gaining majorities in some boards. In the borough contests Manhattan elected Toa Cantar slouist, Bronx chose Louis Fy. Haffon Democrat, Queens elected Joseph Cnesldy Democrat, and George Cromwell Houstonist was chosen amid shifting party control. The Board of Aldermen remained Democratic, Fusionists led the Board of Estimate, and Tammany Hall saw leadership drift post election. State outcomes showed Republicans gaining one Senate majority, with 35 Republicans and 15 Democrats, and local results in Buffalo favored Republicans across city and county tickets with pluralities.
The report lists statewide returns from numerous states with Republican and Democrat tallies. It notes governor and legislature outcomes, key city races, and shifts in party control, highlighting margins and notable corrections across North Dakota South Dakota Kentucky Ohio Virginia Nebraska Iowa Mississippi Connecticut Maryland and others.
Washington reports unusual retail trade activity as demand for small denomination notes and fractional silver surges. Treasury races to replace worn greenbacks while Bureau of Engraving and Printing expands to 10,900 sheets daily, with notes and coins in short supply and minor coinage lagging behind demand.
Washington report on Rear Admiral Schley finishing three days of cross examination before the Court of Inquiry. Focused on the May 31 reconnaissance and the battle that destroyed Cervera's fleet, with discussions of the Brooklyn loop and the retrograde movement. Schley defended actions as military necessity and said a second report to Admiral Sampson was prepared.
In Newaygo Michigan Abraham Steen shot his wife then killed himself after a jealous dispute. A relative and another person named Weawestheart are implicated in the troubled scene. Authorities investigate the sequence and motive amid a deadly domestic incident.
A fragmentary note records a misfired bid and a rejected offer by Bina in a local matter. Names Mettee and Bina appear, with unclear context and no dates or places provided.
A head end collision between a fast freight and the second section of the show train near Texington North Carolina killed over 100 horses including Old Pop Colonel Cody's favorite saddle horse and Old Eagle. Several train hands were injured but 20 were killed. Colonel Cody mourns the loss of his animals in a tragic事故.
Hallstormes and Professor Moore report attempts in foreign countries to stop hailstorms using explosives. They say the method has not proven scientifically valuable and remains unverified.
At a meeting of the Executive Committee in Washington the William McKinley National Memorial Arch Association decided to raise 1.4 million dollars for constructing the proposed arch. The effort aims to complete the project with substantial private and public support to honor President McKinley.
A detachment of thirty two Bengal Lancers on a survey patrol in India was attacked by Mahsuds. Thirteen lancers were killed and some Mahsuds were captured in the clash.
Thomas Exton, a plasterer, fell from Trinity Church tower on Sixth Avenue Pittsburg while repairing a ceiling. A fellow worker climbed up to rescue him as a boy raised the alarm. Exton survived but was discharged after the incident.
The document records Edward VII crowned as king with full imperial style. It lists his titles including King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, and Emperor of India, reflecting the British imperial era.
Four prominent young men of Michigan drown crossing Lake Michigania in two boats. A vessel capsized, leaving one boat to reach shore with the party. Other items note King George of Greece, Mrs. Roosevelt wine ban at the White House, Carnegie donation to Dundee Scotland, and various political and social notes from the era.
A Dan Morgan Jr. and Ile Son killed by a partner in Withington. The shooting occurred during a family dispute allegedly sparked by the head of the household striking his wife. Investigators label the incident a deadly domestic altercation.
General Gilesple, Chief of Engineers, states in annual report that principal harbors of the United States now have a different number of heavy guns and wartime defense arrangements, creating a more effective defense against sudden attacks.
A violent river crossing near Ruble ends in multiple drownings as Venezuelans attempting entry suffer fatalities. Local authorities report unclear numbers while investigators review the incident and motives behind the river crossing.
President Th Roosevelt returns to Washington Tuesday night with Titus, Mrs Roose, Cortelyou, Loch and Dr Rixey. He had traveled to Oyster Bay and voted for Nassau county Republican candidates before returning to the White House. Naval Board recommends construction of forty ships of all types and sizes.
Fire swept the wholesale grocery store of MIWihen-Yomlinsan Coupany in Portland and nearby structures causing losses near 250000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night, with extensive damage reported to the building and adjacent properties.
Six robbers dynamited the Matlock Iowa bank vault and escaped with 1500 dollars. The bank building valued at 2000 dollars was wrecked in the assault, with the thieves targeting cash and valuables. Police seek leads as residents report shock and fear following the break in.
An official dispatch reports Admiral Caillard's squadron landed on Mitylene's Tala of Mitylene and occupied the three principal ports. Burned at the stake a Negro in Mississippi for assaulting a farmer's wife. A half-inch needle embedded on a man after twenty years surgery. Confusing items include Paris committees and various names amid a garbled wartime summary.
President Roosevelt nominates Prank J Osborne of North Carolina to the Court of Private Land Claims as Associate Justice. The appointee succeeds Judge Muller, a Democrat and former Attorney General of North Carolina.
A bread riot in Purtisuclas Michoacan Mexico left twenty people wounded as civil unrest flared from a corn famine. Several victims face grave danger as authorities investigate the chaotic event and urge calm stateside.
Two birth successes are reported alongside military actions where Colonel Byuy surprised Boer forces and captured prisoners. Reports mention Fortesque and Spatverborg among captives and a dig-tongue clash with Molla's command. North of Bakmeral the Beltish forces capture prisoners and stock, while Crete faces annexation to Greece and a Turkish ambassador informs the Sultan of Crete's fate.
In Hodgenville Kentucky a mob of about fifty to seventy five men broke into the jail and hanged a Black man named Slug Eaters who they charged with attacking two youths from New Upton. The crowd acted quietly, catching residents by surprise as the victim was strung on the courthouse steps.
Army inspectors report to Inspector-General Merrickidge that the canteen prohibition last winter was disadvised and has caused hardship for regular service soldiers. They emphasize discipline, health, and morale concerns while noting the impact on soldiers' daily life and duties.
W I Dennis of Smith & Dennis dry goods was arrested for starting the blaze in Timmonsville South Carolina. An explosion from a powder keg in the Smith & Dennis store ignited the fire, gutting about twenty houses in the Chusingly section. Barns on the store premises held goods reportedly moved before the blaze, with the store lechered.
The Danish Official Gazette denies reports that King Edward is suffering from cancer. It declares the statement untrue and says specialists are not in consultation regarding him during his recent events.
Five unions including spinners and loom workers at Fall River Massachusetts vote against a strike. Mill operatives meet to discuss the vote and no strike will occur as a result of the tally. Local leaders confirm no immediate walkout and urge continued production stability through negotiations.
Venezuelan authorities report amends after a clash at Porto Cabello in which German interests were attacked. Venezuelan officials say two suspects have been arrested and will be punished. Separately, Morocco paid to the Spanish minister for the abduction of a Spanish boy and Sithh by Moor, with the government adding 1600 for the parents of the five enudives.
A roundup of late 19th century items reports President Roosevelt receiving a Guatemalan envoy, treaty prospects, naval efficiency steps, and an Industrial Commission deadline. Also noted are Alaska and Porto Rico cases, Cuban labor tensions, Honolulu immigration talks, Philippine insurrection blows, fires, floods, fraud cases, and assorted political shifts, crimes, and disasters.
News items report Mal Allaire left no will for his vast Allaire property near Freefield, triggering a potential collateral inheritance battle. Other notes cover Knowlton scalp bounty, state cash balance, Dairy Commissioner title change, a schoolteacher’s $5000 verdict, Civil War veteran Johnson’s bullet extraction, a fatal shotgun accident, a banker killed by a bull, and assorted regional notices from Clayton to Manila cock fights being halted.
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