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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
4
A compilation of odd home cures and household tips lists cranberries for malaria and other folk remedies for rheumatism stomach troubles and sleeplessness. It also mentions sunflowers for malaria districts and a method to brighten show windows with time switches and a Paris town hall bronze tube chime.
Rear Admiral Miller of the United States Navy dominates the Honolulu scene as a stout disciplined officer. A former midshipman from age fourteen, he rose through the ranks and served aboard the Florida during the war, earning a reputation for calm eyes and decisive action. He is trusted to project the U.S. flag and uphold national interests.
The Bureau of Statistics in Washington reports August exports of domestic merchandise totaling 879,400,264, the largest for any August in government history, with eight months’ exports 61,810,000 above 1896. Imports for August reached 739,845,312, with 18,629,609 free.
Fragmented report notes the German Government refuses to recognize Ferdinand Neumann of Illinois despite McKinley appointing him last May. Allegations related to a World’s Fair and a concert venture are cited as factors, with German officials considering the matter amid broader cabinet and foreign affairs changes.
Reports from Seacray Alaska describe a surge of Klondike disasters on lakes near the summit. Kelly and two Seattle companions perish after a capsized canvas boat on Shalow Lake while Cope and others lose goods on Lake Bennett. Some parties reach shore with fear and plan to winter, as snow deepens and trails grow treacherous.
Galveston officials confirm yellow fever presence with Dr West and Dr Guiteras at odds over risk. A mass exodus follows as trains fill with evacuees and Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway staff move to Cleburne to secure northern operations. Houston imposes quarantine on Galveston.
Reports from Topeka say heavy rain ends drought across several Kansas counties aiding farmers. Nebraska counties report copious showers saving crops after persistent dry spell. Farmers in Iowa celebrate a six week drought broken by a heavy fall of rain. The rainfall value hits at least 1,000,000 to Kansan farmers.
Burglars entered Franela H H Scott's orange New Jersey home while the family was away and stole goods valued at $10,000 sent to New York City. New York detectives arrested the men, recovered the goods, and notified Orange's Chief of Police that the robbery occurred there.
A lengthy catalog of dairy products, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and live stock with assorted prices and quantities. Items include creamery products, beans, corn, potatoes, poultry, and meat, with many entries denoting weights and unit prices across regions.
A wooden building at the South Dakota State Reform School for Girls in Sioux Falls burned, killing six inmates and injuring others. Victims listed include Tillie Hooper in charge of the growing department, Nell Johnston 16 of Grafton, Mabel Fobert 9 of Sioux Falls, Bossie Kirby 14 of Hot Springs, Iva Warner 16 of Watertown, Christina Borgman 11 of Yankton. Twenty five girls escaped in their night clothes. Loss estimated at about 225000. cause undetermined though likely lamp explosion.
Anderson Indiana moves to municipal ownership of water works and lighting plants, aiming to control electric light and street railways, with potential tax relief. City gains water works and street lighting, then agrees to take over commercial lighting plants, projecting about 40000 dollars annual revenue. Continued efforts to acquire other public service facilities follow amid regional reports.
Four men halted a southbound Chicago line train near Avastin Texas at 5 30 p m robbing passengers of about 200 dollars and wounding conductor Thomas Healy and another passenger. Two attackers rode ahead to stop the engine while two others joined from the woods firing on the cars. The baggage and express cars were looted before the robbers fled by the engine toward Duval then were pursued with bloodhounds after the train reached Austin.
In Camden New Jersey a police officer responding to a murder cry found Eli Shaw an elderly convalescent at 242 Line Street signaling for help. Inside lay Mrs Sarah Shaw killed by a head wound and her mother Mrs Emma Zane fatally stabbed. The scene suggested attempted burglary. The son's unreliable account led police to pursue that theory.
On Captain Lovering's order a private soldier named Hammond was dragged six hundred yards by Bert Sheridan near Chicago to a summary court martial after he refused to work and wished to walk when placed under a crest. Henry Ingraham, manager of the Title Guarantee and Trust Company, was killed.
Treasury Department arrangements require all paper manufactured for the internal revenue office to carry a uniform watermark. The new sheets will display a left to right watermark reading U S 1 BR across the sheet when held longways.
A historical overview notes tin preservation origins in Nancy France with Joseph Colin establishing a London agency in 1841 selling turtle soup sardines and whole animals at high prices. It also cites extreme ages from Bruno Cortrim in Rio de Janeiro to centenarians across Europe and introduces various curiosities from gas-funded city halls to paper shod cavalry and Voltaire’s printing ventures in Geneva.
Jim and John, townsmen and pals, spend a hot afternoon at a baseball game. A faulty bat and a long game leave John stiff with lumbago while Jim recovers with Jacobs Oil and jokes. They part laughing as dawn approaches.
Three citizens occupy all local offices in Steward City Alaska. The three inhabitants serve as mayor chairman of the board of aldermen and president of the common council, making the tiny town function with a unique municipal setup.
The article notes Japanese theatres arrange boxes to allow ladies to change dresses throughout the evening, as remaining in one gown is unfashionable. It mentions the Raflesia, Sumatra, as the largest flower at nine feet in diameter, described with a putrid-meat comparison. It also states Russians avoid pigeons due to dove sanctity in Scripture.
The Emperor of Austria surprised workmen near Vienne by touring the flooded district at 8 o clock in the morning. He asked the superintendent to present foremen to him as part of the inspection. A Swiss scientist reports no microbes above 3000 feet. Lady Hather ton to preside at Oxford over a rational dress congress where delegates must wear bloomers.
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