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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1914
Page
2
A compact bulletin summarizes key events from the week across the globe. Highlights include political developments, major deployments, economic shifts, and notable cultural moments, with quick notes on dates, places, and involved organizations.
The Senate passed the annual army appropriation bill totaling 101750000 and confirmed John K. De Saulles of Pennsylvania as minister to Uruguay. Commodore John Barry statue was erected in Franklin Park Washington and will be dedicated May 16. The House approved the Hensley bill barring import of convict and napper made goods from foreign nations.
Personal mention of Richard Cleveland son of a former president making his first public speech at the New Hampshire Y M C A meeting in Portsmouth. Miss Mattie R Tyler granddaughter of ex president Tyler visits White House to request postmaster appointment at Courtland Virginia. William Russell Grace of Great Neck New Jersey donates 25000 to local Roman Catholic Church. Rear Admiral Stephen B Luce retired turns 87 at Newport Rhode Island.
The article lists political, civic, and crime notes: Senate passes various bills incl military academy appropriation of 1 008 000 and hospital funds. universities construct new stadiums and celebrate anniversaries. notable deaths from Hatfield McCoy feud leaders to Edison studio fire. legal cases and political moves across states. labor strikes and wage debates. crime events from train loots to mob violence. infrastructure projects and public works.
Sporting notes report Alex H. Revell unable to run due to broken arches, the fastest quarter miler at the university. Yommy Leach returns to third base for the Cubs, set for another long season. John Evers becomes Braves captain and Bos ton National field leader. Frank Kramer defeats Leon Hourlier in Paris across three distances.
Noted German woman aviator Foreign Melli Besse is constructing an aeroplane to cross the Atlantic. The item notes other world events including accidents, sports results, and political measurements from Europe and Britain.
London report on Prime Minister Asquith assuming the War Department and resignations of Field Marshal French and Adjutant General Ewart. He will again seek re-election to Parliament to solidify government resolve amid the Ulster crisis and army bill passages.
Real estate trends show a statewide real estate energy with churches raising funds for worthy objects. A log guide, William Shuman of Marlton, lost a thumb at the saw mill. Elmer E. Cox presidents a new building and loan association at National Park. A building boom hits National Park as Mayor Walker builds a fine home. Gov. Fielder in Trenton appoints Geo H. Burke of Paterson to the Civil Service Board.
The Oklahoma Farmer advises farmers to choose poultry breed by production goal whether meat or eggs. For meat, Asiatic or Cornish crosses work best, not beyond first generation. For eggs, Leghorns Minorcas Anconas Campines Buttercups and other small breeds suit, while dual purpose breeds like Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Reds and Orpingtons fit many farms. Markets may prefer skin color and egg color, affecting breed choice and pricing.
Practical guidance for poultry farmers covers marking shipments, nesting material, testing eggs, fattening periods, lice control, and broodiness handling. It stresses proper incubator use, temperature stability, feeding timing, and gradual adaptation to artificial methods for better hatch success.
New York wholesale market notes an end to official milk price quotations. The abolishment of fixed pricing leaves quotation accuracy uncertain and current values unavailable.
A Belfast despatch reports Maxim guns in twenty ten chests landed there under customs noses despite arms import bans. The guns were concealed in tea and cleared through London before arrival. Customs now seek the hidden storage site as the chests disappeared from Belfast.
In Leeds 35000 coal miners struck seeking a minimum wage. Notices were issued by 135000 more as the Miners' Federation of Great Britain backs the stoppage. A prolonged dispute is anticipated.
Boatswain Lunemberg of the steamer Barney Castle fell from the bridge into Havana Harbor and was devoured by sharks before a rescue boat could reach him, according to a report from Isa bella de Sague.
Louis Titus of San Francisco told the House Public Lands Committee that the pending bill to lease mineral and oil lands on the public domain would hardship independent California operators. He urged recognition of their investments amid a serious condition.
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