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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1907

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Roosevelt Claims $5 Million Conspiracy Aims at Convention

Washington dispatch details President Roosevelt's charge of a secret plan led by E. H. Harriman and Standard Oil to defeat his policies. Agent Boles Penrose of Pennsylvania is said to have revealed a $5,000,000 fund to secure loyal delegates, including Penrose’s Pennsylvania delegation and others, to back a conservative candidate and Roosevelt.

New York City W&lte House Roosevelt New York Tribune Washington E. H. Harriman Standard Oilnterests Harriman Standard Oil Company Boles Penrose Pennsyyvania Shoreham Hotel Penrosa Rooseveltiaia Penrose Pennsylvania Benator Foraker Ohio New York Standard Oil Penrage

Harriman Denies Standard Oil Fund To Block Nomination

In New York City E H Harriman denied reports that Standard Oil and allied interests raised 5 million dollars to oppose a presidential nomination chosen by President Roosevelt in 1908. A Standard Oil director called the claim false and said Senator Penrose did not say it. Arrest For Selling Harriman Letter In New York City Frank W Hill, named by Harriman as the former employee suspected of selling the Webster letter, was arrested for publishing a private letter without authority under Penal Code Section 642.

New York City E. H. Harriman Washington Standard Oil and Associated Interests Roosevelt Standard Oil Company White House Penrose Harriman Frank W. Hill Edward H. Harriman

Marquis Peruzzi a death by own action in Florence

Marquis Bindo Peruzzi de Medici aged twenty nine is found dead in his bed in Florence by his valet. He was a cavalry lieutenant and noted sportsman. His widowed mother is Edith Story formerly of Boston.

Florence Italy Bindo Peruzzi de Medici Edith Story Boston

Warning to Kidnapers Forty Years Imprisonment Passed

In Trenton New Jersey Assemblymen supported Buck's bill to set a forty year state prison punishment for kidnapping. Speaker Buck cited Dr Marvin's grief over his missing son to urge harsher penalties and no votes were recorded against the measure.

Trenton N. J Assemblyma Buck Marvin New Jersey

Family Perishes in Passaic Tenement Fire

Michael Salupo and his wife and four children died in a blaze at 23 Monroe Street. The seven month old, three, four, five, and seven year olds perished. Salupo, returning to rescue his family, was cut off and could not reenter the building.

Passaic N. J Michael Salupo Wa Fre Monroe Street Salupo

Cuba Declares Isle of Pines Cuban Territory

The Supreme Court ruled Isle of Pines is Cuban, not American, tying status to the 1898 treaty and Platt amendment. Chief Justice Fuller stated the island has long been integral to Cuba, while Justice White dissented on sovereignty implications. The case Pearcy v Stranahan hinged on customs and de facto control, with delays in final legislative or diplomatic action.

Washington, D. C Isle of Pines Supreme Court of the United States Edward J Pearey Nevada N. Stranahan New York Fuller Cuba Porto Rico Spain Cuban Anch Florida Bahamas Justice White Isle of Pinca Justice Holmes Pearcy

Taft declines Cuba withdrawal date in talks with insurgent leaders

Secretary Taft meets with insurgent committee including Zayas Delgado and Gomez in Havana. He refuses to disclose when American forces will withdraw. He says elections cannot occur until a full census is completed, estimated at four months, with municipal and provincial polls likely in September and a national vote possible in December.

Havana Cuba Taft Bacon Zayas and Marita Delgado Jose Miguel Gomez

Powder Plant Explosion Kills Three at Hills ville

A ton of explosive powder discharged at the Burton Powder Company plant in Hills ville, Newcastle, Pennsylvania. In the morning department a spark ignited the powder, instantly killing John King of Lowellville, age thirty, and two other workers. The plant's vital departments are spread apart for safety, and no other sections were affected.

Newcastle Villaville Burton Powder Company John King Lowellville

Palmist Earl Varetare Accused in Greensboro Money Case

Report says ten thousand dollars secured by Earl Varetare, a palmist and clairvoyant, from residents of Greensboro North Carolina, who hold a warrant for his arrest.

Palmist Earl Varetare Greensboro N. C

Penrose Denies Roosevelt Conspiracy

Senator Penrose denied that he revealed an alleged conspiracy of rich men to defeat President Roosevelt's policies.

Penrose Roosevelt Senator Penrose

No Conspiracy to Drug Racer Lou Dillon

Rh Suthers on the witness stand denies any conspiracy to drug racer Lou Dillon. Governor Campbell signs a bill making gambling a felony in Texas. Princeton students present a Jovink cup to Grover Cleveland for his seventieth birthday. Thomas Hardy is descended from the Hardy related to Nelsons dying remark. Judge Harter of Canton joins McKinley Memorial Board. Vice President appoints Gallinge and Mardin to Annapolis Naval Academy Board. Otto Goldschmidt, Jenny Lind’s husband, dies in London at seventy eight. He married Lind for five hundred dollars during her American tour.

Princeton Grover Cleveland Thomas Hardy Hardy Nelson Arthur Pinero Hanover Square Ats Keled London Cullom Warriman Mariman Henry W. Harter Canton Ohio McKinley National Memorial Association Gallinge New Trampshire Mardin Virginia Uve Annapolis Naval Academy Otto Goldschmidt Jenny Lind Teo Miss Lind

Wealth of This Nation Shows Astonishing 1904 Wealth Rise

A Census Bureau report totals national wealth at 107.1 billion dollars in 1904, up 138.6 billion from 1900. The gain reflects a post 1890s rebound and highlights real estate, manufacturing, and mining sectors, with per capita wealth rising and indebtedness shifting between government and cities.

Washington, D. C Census Bureau United States Karm Trmpleninty Anil Na Owimoty Imachinery Cheee Walter Works Rey Beexas Continental Great Britain France Italy

Population rise in continental United States by 1906

Census Bureau estimates show nearly 8,000,000 more people in the Continental United States in six years. 1906 population of the continental U S was 3,941,610 in 1900, and density reached twenty eight per square mile. Major cities like New York and Chicago lead with populations in the millions. urban growth accelerates markedly.

Washington, D. C United States Census Bureau Alaska Florida Town Kansas Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York North Dakota Oregon Rhode Island South Dakota Wisconsia Wyoming Michigan San Francisco Los Angeles

Cleveland Referendum on Street Railway Franchises

Cleveland City Council adopts special committee report on traction reform with one dissent and votes to submit franchise, low fare and related issues to the people for a popular vote.

Cleveland Ohio Special Street Railway Committee

Battles and budget items across world and nation

News briefs report on Hawaii defense work starting, Philadelphia cops earning 1.75 daily, Curzon backs a new peerage system, U S savings banks hold 3 billion in deposits, Alfonso dissolves parliament and orders new elections, Lyttleton urges ambidexterity at Eton, Viper and Parantula submarines launched at Fore River, Virginia to consider unwritten law as defense, Yoakum calls railroads a public trust, Rockefeller Jr resigns from Bible class in New York City amid security.

Philadelphia Lord Curzon Nfe Great Britain Alfonso Canon Lyttleton Eton College England Fore River Virginia Benjamin J. Yoakum Rock Igland-Frisco John D. Rockefeler, Jr New York City

New trusts in Germany form from American consular report

American Consuls in Germany announce a wave of trusts including a glue trust with a Berlin central bureau for glue sales a woolen goods and trim trust a 4 percent price-raising X-ray manufacturers cartel and a canned goods combine to offset rising raw material costs Artificial silk makers also align These notes come from Consul-General Richard Guenther reporting frequent German trust formations

Washington, D. C Germany Berlin Richard Guenther Frankfort

Carnegie Library Rejected in Detroit Vote Result

Detroit voters defeated the plan to accept 750000 from Andrew Carnegie for a library by under one hundred votes. The statewide Republican ticket shows a strong majority. A constitutional amendment to permit teaching mechanical trades to convicts in state prisons carried by a small margin.

Detroit Mich Andrew Carnegie

Global strike wave eases as unions report gains

Reports say Seattle building trades strike ended while Butte miners accept wage seal. In Europe 942000 miners are organized and streetcars run again in Nutte after wage hikes. In St Louis 2700 more workers join brewery strikes, and Chicago mills accept temp wage increases. Great Northern seeks to curb Japanese labor by importing African American workers from Mississippi. Britain’s Post Office inquiry into postmen garment conditions indicates push to end abusive practices.

Nutte, Mont St. Loui Republic Loony and Steel Company Interstate Steel Company Chicago Great Northern Railroad Pointminster- General Great Britain Uber

Immigration Commission appoints Neill Jenks Wheeler

The President completed the Immigration Commission by appointing Charles P. Neill labor commissioner Professor J. W. Jenks of Cornell University and William R. Wheeler of Oakland California Major Francis P. Fremont son of John C Fremont ordered to stand trial by court martial for conduct unbecoming an officer The President does not favor railroad revaluation Attorneys for merger say corporations may buy what they can pay for Bonaparte opinion states states may pay foreign laborers passage Andrew Carnegie endorses Roosevelt on railroads Russia notes Hague Conference Secretary Root Diphtheria quarantine at White House raised due to Archie Roosevelt illness

Immigration Commission Charles P. Neill Labor J. W. Jenks Cornall University William R. Wheeler Oakland Cal Francis P. Fremont S. A John C Fremont Harrisan Union Pacific Southern Pacific Interstate Commerce Commission Bonaparte Andrew Carnegie Roosevelt Russia Root White House Archie Roosevelt

Cuban tensions and shifts in imperial policy abroad

A sweeping, disjointed digest notes Cuban threats against whites, Cuban police chief Ayala killed by Liberal forces in Gaines, Cuba, and Cuba's conservative party seeking American protection. It covers American control in Cuba, Hawaiian school demographics, Hawaii resignations, Panama Canal cost estimates, labor unrest, and assorted global incidents from the era.

London Carter Interior Department Hawaii Carter Ie

Condemns the Alton deal by Stead to Governor Deneen

Springfield reports Attorney General Stead advised Governor Deneen on Chicago and Alton Railroad manipulations by Harriman and associates. He finds civil remedies against the connectors who profited about 24.65 million, plunging Alton properties into bankruptcy with over 80.65 million debt, most not tied to legitimate railroad improvements.

Springfeld Stead Deneen Chicago and Alton E. Y W. Harriman Gi. Z. Gould Jos. Stillman Mortimer L. Scent Deaeen Roosevelt Washington Legal Department of the State Mr. Stead Harriman Alton Alton System I. Nuols

Barillas Killed in Mexico City Assassination

General Manuel Lizandro Barillas former Guatemalan president was stabbed twice by a 17 year old youth aboard a Guad elupe street car in Calle Seminary. He died instantly and the assassin was captured, named close Estrada from Ocos Guatemala. Barillas opposed Guatemala's government and was 62 years old.

City Mexico Manuel Lizandro Barillas Guatemala Calle Seminiary Guadelupe Estrada Ocos Harillas

Tornado Sweeps Through Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama

A violent tornado crossed over 300 miles through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama causing $500,000 in damage. It killed many and wrecked the state insane asylum in Jackson, with five inmates dead including three women. Bayou Sara and Alexandria reported additional fatalities among local residents.

New Orleans Kla Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Jackson Bayou Sara Alesandria Amer Beck Matthew Dunn White Ora Dudley Lydia Harding Insane Asylum

Ten Saved in Breeches Buoy At Nags Head Station

A schooner bound from New York to Wilmington, bound for a cargo, was driven ashore at Nags Head by a northeast gale. Captain Etheridge and crew rescued ten people, including two women, using a breeches buoy. The vessel Louis Bossart, 610 gross tons, built 1904 Bath Maine, owned by Louis Bossart & Brother of New York. In Finland, nineteen women were elected to the Diet, nine socialist, marking the first female national representatives.

Norfolk Etheridge Nags Head N. C Louis Bossart Virginia-Carolina New York Wipegins S. C Louis Bossart & Hrother Bath Helsingfors

Taft Arrives in Havana for Cuban Conference

Secretary Taft landed at Tavans and conferred with Governor Magoon on the Cuban situation, aiming to assess the political climate and potential U.S. policy steps.

Taft Havana Tavans Magoon

Reactionists Carry Elections in Odessa and More

Reactionists seized Odessa municipal elections amid reports of massacres against Jews. Ex-Minister Newel dies at his St Paul home after a career spanning the Netherlands and Minnesota. Baseball gossip floods the scene with lineup changes, potential trades, and pennant talk for 1907 seasons.

Odessa Russia Newel Stanford Newel Netherlands St. Paul, Minn

Suit to force toll on Camden to Haddonfield road

New Jersey case by Charles R Hall of Collingnwoodd seeks court order to raise tolls on the road from Camden to Haddonfield. He claims Public Service Corp controls double trolley tracks leaving farm teams and vehicles blocked. Farmers clashed with tollkeepers last summer over payments and blockades, prompt­ing arrests. The suit aims for court settlement.

Pike Charles R. Hall Collingnwoodd Haddonfield Turnpike Company Camden Haddonfield Public Service Corporation Turnpike Company Tollgate Keaporry Philadelphia Hall

Educators Discuss Schools At Ocean County Board Meet

The Ocean County School Board Association held its semi annual meeting in Toms River at the Court House. Dr Ralph R Jones read on school sanitation followed by discussion. Prof T J Senior spoke on advances in schools and facilities. County Supt Morris explained state funds for next year as pending legislation was discussed. Officers elected were President Charles A Morris vice president H A Tolbart C W Campmani secretary J Storms treasurer Jesse Johnson.

Ocean County School Board Association Court H House Toms River Ralph R. Jones T. J. Senior Morris Charles A. Morris H. A. Tolbart C. W. Campmani J. Storms Jesse Johnson

Free Pass Bill Approved by Senate in Trenton

The Senate in Trenton unanimously passed the Free Railroad Pass bill granting free passes to principal state officials and judges. The Hillery water measure gained a bare majority in the same session for a potable water commission to secure water rights for citizens. The House endorsed a $20,000 appropriation for National Guard and Jersey Department of the A. R. at the McClellan Monument unveiling in Washington.

Senate Trenton Hillery New Jersey House National Guard Jersey Department of the &. A. R McClellan Monument Washington

Dies on way from church widow Lippincott dies at Salem church

Mrs Ann Lippincott widow of Jacob M Lippincott longtime Salem County clerk died while speaking at a reception at Broadway Church in Salem for Rev Henry Ridgeley Robinson Heart failure caused her death An Episcopalian becomes Presbyterian Rev Henry C Price formerly of Baltimore chosen as pastor of Shrewsbury Presbyterian church will be ordained soon in his new field

Ann Lippincott Jacob M. Lippincott Salem County Broadway Salem Henry Ridgeley Robinson Henry C. Price Baltimore Presbyterian Church Shrewsbury

Three Years to Go Fifteen Miles in Passaic County

A letter mailed July 23 1904 by Midvale assessor David Beam to the Paterson register of vital statistics took nearly three years to reach Paterson. It acknowledges receipt of burial certificates for twenty Hoboken residents killed in a Greenwood Lake Railroad train wreck near Midvale station.

Midvale Passaic Paterson David Beam Hoboken Greenwood Lake Register of Vital Statistics

Metropolitan Museum Faces Tax Challenge Over Rogers Tract

In Paterson the Metropolitan Museum of Art may owe a $10,000 sewer tax on property part of the $5,000,000 Jacob Rogers estate. The Rogers tract sits in a developing residential area with a warranty deed held by the land company. The museum will appeal to courts to determine liability. Also noted: H. W. Goode, former Lewis and Clark Exposition president, died in Atlantic City aided by family at his bedside.

WU. W. Goode H. W. Goode Portland Ore Atlantic City A. C. Bedford

State tuberculosis exhibit eyed for Vineland by Major Sawyer

Major Sawyer pushes statewide tuberculosis exhibition into Vineland as Joseph Cheeseman of the Warrisonville Board of Education continues 22 years of service and Caspar Budd marks 70 on his West Deptford farm. Meantime Gloucester farmers face worker shortages as Switzerland expands electric rail lines driven by tourism and hydro power.

Sawyer Vineland Joseph Cheeseman Warrisonville

Terror of rabies grips Norwich steamer voyage

John J. Clark of Jewett City Connecticut died in convulsions aboard the Chester W Chapin while 340 passengers watched in fear as he barked like a dog. The mill superintendent had been bitten earlier with no immediate symptoms and underwent Pasteur Institute treatment before death near Pier 40 in New York. His mother who was bitten remains symptom-free.

New York City John J. Clark Jewett City Conn Chester W. Chapin Norwich Pier No. 40 North River Clark 3. J. Holmes Pasteur Institute Holmes Pasterr Institute

McCrea to Lead Pennsylvania Wrecking Gang Hunt

After a Broad Street conference, Pennsylvania Railroad President McCrea announced plans to go to Pittsburgh to lead operations against a gang of train wreckers blamed for eight wrecks on the system in two months. Vice presidents, General Manager Atterbury, and railroad detectives attended as Pinkerton officials presented findings.

Philadelphia Broad Street McCrea Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburg Pennsylvania Road Atterbury Pinkertgno

Newspaper error triggers fatal shock in Indiana woman

An Evansville woman named Mrs. Louisa Daley died in a newspaper report of a different person with the same name. Hearing the false death story she collapsed in her home, cried I am dead and died in hysterics after later regaining rationality briefly.

Indiana Evansville Ind

Anti-Bucketshop Bill Wins in Texas Legislature

The Texas Senate and House approved the Watson-McGregor bucketshop measure prohibiting dealing in futures. Amended as Jenkins-Mayfeld, the law bars hedging on cotton futures and strikes at Galveston and Houston exchanges. Effective after a 90 day adjournment period.

Texas Austin Senate Galveston Houston

Lowell society matron ends life over husband’s loss

Mrs. Gertrude Burke, wife of prominent lawyer John C. Burke, believed to suffer a $100,000 business loss, fatally shot herself at home in Lowell. The social leader, long active in city affairs, left a note and shocked the community with her death. The Burkes reside at 24 Eleventh Street as the firm Burke & Corbett gains attention in local circles.

Lowell Mass Gertrude Burke John C. Burke Burke John B. Moran Burke & Corbett Eleventh Street

Woman spared by Missouri governor on murder sentence

Governor Polk commuted the death sentence of Mrs Aggie Myers, convicted of murdering her husband in Kansas City, to imprisonment. He said public morals are better served by avoiding the death penalty.

Polk Missouri Aggie Myers Kansas City

Atlanta Bank Leader Albert E. Thornton Dies at 60

Albert E. Thornton, president of the Atlanta National Bank and a prominent figure in the South, died in Atlanta, Georgia at age sixty. The longtime banker was widely respected for his service to the financial community.

Albert E. Thornton The Atlanta National Bank South Atlanta, Ga

Ante Nuptial Contract Denied by Supreme Court

Dr T B W Villers Appleby failed to overturn an ante-nuptial wedding contract. The Minnesota Supreme Court denied his suit to set aside the contract and claim a share of his deceased wife's estate valued at 3 million dollars.

T. B. W. Villers Appleby Minnesota

Guarding Against Wreckers by PRR Plans Guard Posts

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announced it would station a guard every quarter mile along lines to deter train wreckers and prevent disruptions if needed.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company

International policy committee to seek evidence on reinsurance ballot

The International Policy-Holders' Committee announced in New York City that District Attorney Jerome and attorneys in other states will be asked to gather evidence of a reinsurance ballot忘記 committed by agents of the New York Life and Mutual companies.

New York City Jerome New York Life and Mutual Companies

Harriman Must Appeal In Court On ICC Proceedings

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that B V W Harriman must appear in court to answer proceedings to compel him to respond to questions.

The Interstate Commerce Commission

Weather and greenhouse damage across regions reported

The Northwestern Miller's crop report notes conflicting signals in Ohio and Indiana with considerable damage admitted. Winter killing affects Michigan wheat belt. some areas report yellowing but St Louis crops remain generally good. Oklahoma and Southern Kansas show little serious injury from green lice. Northwest flour conditions appear unsatisfactory with mills shutting down. Prices for corn firm amid light receipts and poor grading. Liverpool faces selling on weak spot demand and cheaper U S offerings.

Chicago Ohio Valley Ohio Indiana Michigan St. Louis Kansas City Oklahoma Kansas Northwestern Northwest Liverpool

Boston Hotels Advance Rates Amid Rising Costs

Boston and suburban hotel operators have reached an agreement to raise room and board prices starting September 1 due to higher provisions and labor costs. The move affects leading cafes in Boston and nearby areas, signaling cautious pricing in the hospitality sector.

Boston Cafa

Great Business Activity in Wary 1907 Quarter

The first quarter of 1907 closed with a remarkable record of mercantile activity despite tramic blockades severe weather and a violent deadline in stocks.

Tramic

Immigrant Railways and Record Trade Sparks 1906 News

Railroads west of Chicago disbursed 1 250 677 dollars in 1906 for immigrant transport the largest sum in Western immigrant bureau history. In 1906 1 185 268 immigrants arrived the highest yearly total New York recorded 94 507 travelers. Potatoes from Maine rush to market while New York eggs hit a record daily 49 826 dozens and 350 cans. Open weather boosts structural work accelerating builders material and plumbing supplies. Almond crop in Sujstin Cal totally destroyed. 9

Chicago Western Immigrant Bureau New York New York City

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