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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
4
A large Madagascar spider provides silk for a new process that extracts filaments with an old gold lustre. The method, devised by an inventive man, has yielded silk already sold as a premium product. Separate threads appear as fine as gold wires under a microscope.
The article explains the consolidation of five harvesting machine manufacturers into the International Harvester Company to reduce costs, stabilize prices, and benefit farmers. It notes no watered stock, real assets backing the capitalization, and lists executive and board members. The firm owns major plants and seeks to lower machine costs for grain and forage harvesting.
Reports from Martinique describe Mont Pelée erupting with many dead and wounded, Fort de France flooded, northern parishes evacuated, and devastation spanning Ajoupa Bouillon to Champ floor Valleys. Simultaneous earthquakes shake Carupano Venezuela and Mehdia Algeria as naval maneuvers unfold near Block Island.
On a crowded summer beach two friends perished as a daring local athlete James Carkunden leaped into the surf and rescued two girls Otter and Ceellin Bjornetin before rescue boats arrived. The two others could not be reached by guards. Father of Twenty-four Children Dead in Hagerstown aged 75. Farley Nominated Archbishop as successor to Corri Ban and Riordan coadjutor in San Francisco.
Readville Mass saw Major Delmar win a $15000 stake at Readville while pacer Whect Hal set a track record at Headville. Advance Guard captured the Saratoga Cup at Saratoga NY and King Hanover led a three year old sale pace at Headville. The piece notes Block Island racing and various European style training and breeding details with uncertain spellings.
Vermont returns show John G. McCullough (Rep) with 426 votes and Felix W. McGethrick (Dem) 6112, Clement 230, Sherburne 2052. larger cities display strong Republican gains while Halves for Governor and Lieutenant Governor go to the General Assembly. Davida Foster reelected to Congress. other ticket members listed with hometowns and offices.
In a fort gun drill at Fort Wright and Fisher's Island New York two Privates of the Seacock Company Coast Artillery regular army Edward Stoy died instantly from a premature 12 inch shell discharge Haury A Davin died later of injuries and Samuel Clevenger was wounded Others suffered minor injuries Roy was the 2nd man at the gun and allegedly primed the charge but a burning rag may have ignited the powder blast. Roy was blown to pieces while Davis died of chest injuries.
Kaiser William arrives in Posen Poland amid decorated streets and crowded avenues as German officials announce a decree altering municipal boundaries. Civilians react cautiously with Polish officials denouncing the occupier while a separate report details a deadly lynching of two African Americans near New Berry amid wartime unrest.
Treasury Bureau of Statistics presents a decennial to annual overview of U S wealth 1800 1900 showing area expansion from 8278 514 to 3 025 600 square miles population per square mile rising 38 to 30 in 1840 1900 per capita wealth 207 to 254 in 1900 and wealth measures across debt money circulation bank deposits farm numbers farm value and manufacturing output with employment rising to 6 750 000 by 1900.
General Chaffee reports to the War Department that a second cavalry regiment can be spared from the Philippines. One regiment and six troops of the Ninth Cavalry will be withdrawn, with sail for San Francisco in two weeks. Headquarters and stations in the US are to be designated, and troop shifting to provide winter shelter is planned.
Chicago branch of the Western Union plans to abolish the use of Bors. CanMar messenger service issued a directive to hire 400 rifle to replace standing messengers. The decision follows disturbances and thefts in the district, with the Amveriesn Juiriet Lele brand tied to the contractor.
Judge Caldwell of Arkansas age seventy announces no resignation, plans to stay on the United States Court of Appeals. He cites good health and belief he can serve for several years, while noting Congress may or may not raise judiciary salaries. Nearby items recount other international and local events with mixed detail.
chaotic fragmented report notes nineteen prisoners attempting a breakout at Covington Kentucky in the absence of the guard. the incident involved a guard and a search of a rock prison yard, followed by a return to cells. separate report mentions a robbing of government funds in adairsville kentucky and a martial response by troops and local authorities in lancaster or lansford area amid unrest and calls for movement affecting crops and governance.
An analysis of the Saratoga season reveals vast wagers and notable profits for bookmakers. Figures from Patric Sh. Ake Currey and Joe Wil tan suggest daily totals around six hundred thousand dollars with some days near two million watered. Prominent bettors like Gates and Drake profited large sums, while observers note high handle and significant expenses. President Whitney lauds management as the season closes atop record success. Andrew Miller pegs year-end surplus near 130,000 with normal dividends and plans for upgrades.
A young woman at the Government Printing Office quits after a press foreman orders a hair style change that would interfere with feed duties. She appeals to the private secretary, who explains the issue and maintains the required work standard.
A series of landslides in the Shedna region near the Ghanges造成 extensive fatalities and injuries. Reports describe widespread collapse and flooding affecting villages as rivers overflow and infrastructure fails. Local authorities mobilize relief efforts amid chaotic scenes and uncertain casualty figures.
The report details a fierce engagement in the mountains northeast of the region where Lieutenant Bort and his command repulsed attackers. More than thirty Indians were killed along with several soldiers, while Berra, a noted officer, is mentioned among the casualties. The text references various names and official captions in a broader, mixed-timeline narrative.
A Black suspect Jerry Hunter opened fire in Bowery Bay and barricaded his home with his wife. Police and 100 plus officers surrounded the property. Hunter killed Officer McKenna and wounded Brill before a ferocious two hour firefight ended with Hunter’s capture or death and the house set ablaze.
The report notes improving beef demand and expectations of higher prices if frost holds off. It cites Wilson’s optimism on corn yields and a peak in beef consumption, with weather described as only moderately favorable and crop progress varying. Trade remains strong and corn prices rose due to light receits and crop delays.
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