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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
1
A fragment from the Denver Times recounts a rocket’s swift ascent to the moon and a rose’s wish to share its feat. The rocket then descends and rests beside a garden fence as the rose laments missed glory. The piece reflects on striving for greatness and returning to humble roots.
An old man at a rural camp recognizes a distant visitor, reveals ties to a past tragedy, and confronts a son who was once involved in a fatal hunting accident. The scene shifts to Cherokee legends as a broader section recalls Keetoowah history and tribal friendships.
A deteriorating exchange names Burke property offered for sale amid oaks with thirty acres and a house. A veteran boss, PHI, declines. John Parkerson recalls a $200 debt from thirty years earlier, joking that it could fund the purchase, as reported by the Boston Journal.
A collage of humorous vignettes from Philadelphia Bulletin to Ohio State Journal, featuring puns on sleep dentistry, jokes about Thirkley and professional writers, quips about beggars and doctors, witty exchanges on fashion and warmth, misheard church tremolos, and a playful piece on lobsters. It blends brief sketches, captions, and light verse with city newspaper voices.
The May 1900 solar eclipse cast a 5000 mile belt shadow moving about 2000 miles per hour. Observations by Wi UWelun Clayton described the umbra followed by a cool patch with temperature drops over eighty degrees Fahrenheit. A cyclone formed with the eclipse, dissipating quickly, and the ring traced a 1000 mile wide cold-air event. The note links atmospheric disruption to shadow dynamics and explains diurnal barometric variations. The piece also notes the iron watch trade exceeds $1,000,000 yearly, with U.S. dominance.
President McKinley was shot twice at the Temple of Music during a public reception at the Pan-American Exposition. Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, approached with a handkerchief concealing a revolver and fired. He was restrained as surgeons fought to locate and treat the abdominal wound while authorities investigated his motive influenced by Emma Goldman.
The report covers President McKinley resting at the Exposition Hospital after an operation, Roosevelt racing to his bedside, and Cabinet concerns about security and leadership. It notes Boer threats, legal penalties in New York, and ongoing labor unrest including strikes and wage disputes across industries.
Details of the surgical care for the President after wounding are reported. Dr. Matthew D. Mann led the operation assisted by Dr. Herman Mynter and Dr. John Parmenter with Dr. Lee of St. Louis and Dr. Nelson taking notes. The 52 minute surgery opened the stomach to locate the bullet path and closed a large rear wound in three layers. No contents entered the abdominal cavity and later developments indicated a highly successful outcome.
Secretary Corteliou confers on physicians detailing President McKinley was shot twice. The first bullet glanced the upper breastbone, the second pierced the abdomen near the left nipple. Surgeons opened the abdomen, sutured stomach walls, and reported the operation successful though outcome remains uncertain.
Chicago police report six men detained on charges tied to a plot to assassinate President McKinley. Officials allege the suspects belonged to a society linked to the President’s associate, with one identified as Abraham Tstick, president of a group called the Free Society. Information from Buffalo authorities says the plot originated among Free Society members and a Buffalo prisoner was selected by lot to carry out the crime.
J Stowers, Mississippi state treasurer, suspended by Governor Longino over an alleged shortage. He tendered resignation which the governor accepted, with reports he may serve until a special election. Chilean Congress rattles nomination of Don Jerman Riesca as future president.
Disjointed items name Varsonnl Mentlony Willan J Bryan buying the National Watchman in Alexandria Way Andrew Carnegie funding a town bath in Motherwell Scotland King Alfonso of Spain plans a trip through France and Germany General Weyles and Senator Hoar noted. Sea King RA Ward may receive a dukedom at a coronation Brigadier General Frederick Grant quoted on Cattie Vilipino humor Admiral Melville on submarines Governor White of West Virginia signals Senate candidacy uncertainty.
Attorney General Knox refused acting Secretary of the Navy Huelert's request to appoint an assistant from the Attorney General's office to aid Judge Advocate General Temly before the Schley Court of Inquiry. Lieutenant Commander Sargent reported U.S. citizens and their interests in Haens del Coro Colombia were not in danger. Interior Department to spend 2000 per annum for tidewater police in Alaska. Representative Bartholdt of Missouri said he would test legality of recent congressional reapportionment by the Legislature.
Au reles has surrendered leaving Matvay and Lukhan as the only major chiefs in action. Delegates from Congress arrived in Manila aboard the transport McCiellan to decide fate of Philippine affairs. The Merchants Union of Havana plans to press the President for tobacco duty reductions.
Reports from Boston meetings denounce anarchy amid varied tidings from New Orleans to Niagara Falls. Notable incidents include murders, accidents, strikes, fires, political tensions, and international events spanning the United States and abroad.
Mrs Severance named a special police officer in St Paul Minnesota wife of C A Severance once a law partner of the late Senator C K Davis. She is a leading figure among St Paul women pushing humane reforms. With authority she will act against cruelty to animals and children and will intervene when a teamster beats horses.
Farmer John Walaum found in a wheat bin a sack of gold notes and securities placed by his father who died years ago. The value exceeds 2000 dollars and was hidden on the farm during a wheat measuring moment. A Canadian Court of Appeal ruled rolling stock of an electric railway is real property.
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