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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1906

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San Francisco Earthquake Devastates City Center

An early morning earthquake struck San Francisco at about 5:13 AM local time, causing widespread destruction. Fire broke out across Market Street southward, water mains failed, telegraph wires were severed, and thousands of buildings were damaged or destroyed with hundreds feared dead. Surviving residents fled in panic as the city faced fires, collapsed structures, and a crippling loss of communications.

San Francisco Cal Win Ak Lick House Palace St. Jancis Market Street United States Charleston D. C Pacific Coast Chicago Ashford Ariz San Fran State Street South Market Street Danc Eastern Stock Exchange Posta Yete- Staph Company Western Union Telegraph Company Nei Woitch Sacramento New York City Evening Journal

Tapan suspected of secretly allying with Mongol princes

Fragmentary report suggests Tapan is suspected of secretly allying with Mongol princes amid a shifting regional alignment. Prince Su, who recently departed Pekin for a four month Mongolia inspection, will be closely watched by Japan and Russia as influence shifts.

China Tapan Mongolia Pekinan Japan Russia

Notable Society and Academic News Digest

Ida M Tarbell lectured at Barnard on trusts. Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s centenary celebrated by Plane lab Londgn. Mrs Harvey of Marvel Isle of Wight dies at 54. Mrs Krapp, widow of a German steel magnate, donates 250000 to charity on her silver wedding anniversary. Mrs Chauncey M Depew returned from Europe to Semboro New York. Hanna Thiele earns a pilot’s license in Copenhagen for Kiel regatta. Radcliffe College reports 430 students enrolled this year. Tyachsler elected professor at University of Berne. Mile. Bittle earns diploma as civil engineer.

Ida M. ‘Tarbell Barnard College Elizabeth Barnet Browning Harvey Marvel Isle of Wight Duke of Wellington Mra. Krapp Ninminfietner Dan Liven Chauncey M. Depew Europe Semboro N.Y Hanna Thiele Copenhagen Kiel Drips Radcliffe College Cambridey Mass

Countess of Warwick Confesses Jewel Sale for Socialism

London report states the Countess of Warwick admitted selling her jewels to aid the Socialist cause in the recent election, claiming no intention to reveal it. She argues the fuss over a few diamonds overlooks broader sacrifices made by believers in the faith. The note ends with a firm belief that Socialism will come in time. Despondent financier Henry F H Ackerman, 48, killed himself in Brooklyn after losing his fortune of 8500000 left by his father.

London Countess of Waych Gaylord Wilshire Henry FH. Ackerman Ee Abrokes Is Nome South Brooklyn X.Y

San Prancisco Promenades Split by Market Street

A garbled notice describes San Prancisco streets with Market Street forming a division between Kearny and Market streets, noting promenades along the fashionable areas.

Market Street San Prancisco Sinto Kearney

Industrial unrest and labor actions across early 20th century

OCR fragment reports threats of a general strike by workers in France and wage disputes in the United States. It notes a new bank opening in Chicago on May 1, a walkout by 120 workers at Republic Steel in Chicago, and AFL political aims including influence over Congress. Also mentions wages for United States Steel Corporation and labor activity in Wilkes-Barre.

France Chicago Well Trust and Savings Bank Lands Workers of Wilkes Warre

Roosevelt's Push for Tax on Fortunes Stuns Capitol

President Roose velt delivers a landmark address at the cornerstone ceremony for the new House building. He links moral reform to radical wealth taxation, proposing a graduated levy on fortunes and limits on wealth, while urging truthful muckraking and steady growth over sensationalism.

Washington, DC Foospvelt Altice House of Representatives Hedon Crna Offichula How Sam Parks Inbor Roosevelt Bunyan Thall Hore Saul Dibbnera Ufe Panana

Winter Wheat Crop Estimate and Earthquake Losses

From the April report on winter wheat the Produce Exchange estimates a crop of 4 249,000 bushels, ALTSOO0 bushels larger than last year. Shocks from the Por tosa earthquakes killed over 100 hives and left thousands homeless at Pergous, with later casualty figures expected to rise.

Produce Exchange Portosa Pergous

Labor unrest and union actions dominate July notes

The report lists the Stove Monsters' Union convention in Cleveland for July. It notes labor reformer John Burns titled Right Honorable in England, many labor organizations joining, and the rise of a new labor political party in Chicago. It covers weaving strikes in Greystone and Toledo plant stoppages, government printing foreman Ricketts resigning for insurance work, and philanthropic gifts to Manhattan School for Girls. It also mentions mass unemployment in Lodz and broad wage and employer decisions from a New York court on union wages.

Stove Monsters Cleveland John Burns England Liuneling New Labor Political Party Chicago Greystone R. J Unecar Ricketts Government Printing Ofice Washington Johnborers National Malleable Castings Company Toledo Ohio Atttcow Carnegie Stud Ustlee Blechett New York Supreme Court

Three Negroes Lynched in Missouri Murder Mob

A mob in Springfield Missouri hanged three Black men Dut Copeland and Wilt Allen from an electric tower and lit fires beneath them as townspeople watched. The men were accused of assaulting a white woman Mabel Patmeson identified none proven guilty. A $300 reward was offered by Governor Folk for each proven participant.

Springfeld Dutcan Copeland Wilt Allen O. M. Ronarks Mabel Patmesson Reyward Folk

Engine Boiler Explosion Kills Delver and Burns Fireman

A Pennsylvanian locomotive on the Trentsteutom line exploded causing the engineer Delver to die and fireman Barton Weiser to be badly burned. The blast tore up the track and threw wreckage across yards while Welser, stunned, watched. Officials say rotten water in an empty boiler likely caused the failure.

Coatuss Iio Charles Rank Wishied Barton Weiser Columbia Tank Welser

Train collision kills mother and three children at Erie crossing

A Greenville grade crossing crash on the Erie Railroad results in the deaths of Mrs. Matt Calvin and her two daughters, aged seven months and six years, with two other children injured. The family rode in a carriage struck by a train near the station as they traveled home.

Greenville Erie Atlantic Mre Matt Calvin Aree Mila Calvin Ion Ceriage Howe

Miners Storm Jail in Windber Clash Injures Dozens

In Windber Pennsylvania a mob of about 2000 striking miners attacked the jail and clashed with deputy sheriffs and firemen. Deputies fired on the crowd, killing Tut Zils and wounding Charles Foster and Eugene Delancey among others. The fight followed a mass meeting and threats to free imprisoned leaders.

Talustawu Windbo Paul Zills Plietra Martink Antonio Mazuca Charles Foster Sherrif W. MM. McMullen McMullen Charles Davis Sherif Davis Tut Zils Zilla Shorts Mae Fire Department Hiqnor Saul Fremen Imob Kuk Vand Zils Eugene Delancey Berwind-White Company George Kester Wank Charles Wagner Keke

Prayed Hanging Scene Ends in Tragedy in Texas

In Torgetown Texas a boy aged ten died after a botched hanging reenactment by two brothers Judy and Carl Gustafsen and a heir play. Tom Young’s public execution plan sparked a fatal result when the rope broke the barn rafters and the child fell to the ground. Physicians found the boy dead shortly after.

Torgetown Texas Pial Judy Carl Gustafsen Tom Young Mareh John Sasastinee Mirosysuis Corres Jinvesinew

Shot Son for Intruder in Morven Georgia

Morven Georgia man Lloyd fired at a intruder Davis and Mrs Lloyd entering his home. Lloyd followed with a pistol, was disarmed, then he and Doyle fired through a back door. The shots killed Lloyd’s son.

Morven Davis Lloyd Doyle Tnd Dhat

Field Marshal Osama Retires and Military Reorganization

The report notes Field Marshal Osama retiring with Feld Marshal Oyama and General Saul of the Japanese Army also stepping down. General Kodaina succeeds in Manchuria and Jing row, with a viscount title granted. The piece references wartime strains and a boy named Robert Norton from New York seeking help after an incident in Jersey City.

Feld Marshal Oyama Saul Kodaina Manchuria Jing Row Adam

Mrs Fairgraves Heroine of Iowa Town Hold Up Night

In Vantoy Junction Iowa a gang of fifteen robbers seized the town all day. Mrs Tod Fairgraves led a posse from the saloon roof to trap and disarm two desperadoes and force surrender. The robbers were captured and taken to Des Moines for safekeeping while the town reclaimed order.

Vantoy Junction Iowa Tod Paligraves Wagner Fairgraves Tung Mrs. Fairgraves Henry Olson James Dorto George Aten Des Moines

Desperado of Ranch Country Captured in Dramatic Flight

Philip Dournoyer was captured by Short Sproul of Gregory County after a dramatic chase across the plains. The escape attempt ended when his pistol misfired on landing from a crash during a burst of speed, forcing surrender. The scene unfolded across northern Nebraska and eastern Wyoming with a large posse in pursuit.

Sioux City Iowa Philip Dournnyer Short Sproul Gregory County South Dakota Lisposs Nebraska Wyoming Ranel Country Cournoyer Sode

Negro Who Found it Fatally Shot in Louisville Gold Heist

Luther Taylor, city marshal of Canphienimne in Taylor County Kentucky, was fatally wounded during an attempted arrest of Andrew Dasby while recovering 1500 gold pieces found by a black laborer excavating for the Mary Anderson Theatre site on Peter Lee Atherton's lot in Pourthaven and Chestaine street. William Andrew Davis, a black worker and brother of Davis, was dangerously wounded. Forty two $20 gold pieces were recovered from the dead man's pockets and sent to his mother's home near Caiphetlyville.

Dent Lousville Luther Taylor Canphienimne Taylor County Wiliam Andrew Davis Davis Andrew Dasby Mary Anderson Theatre Peter Lee Atherton Pourthaven Chestaine Street

Jersey Automobile Law Update Drafted By State Officials

A garbled OCR summary outlines vehicle licensing limits for horsepower and renewals, age restrictions, and penalties. It mentions an Automobile Department with officials including an Assistant Secretary of State and a chief collisioner, plus pay figures and arrest duties.

Stohen Wallifes Jess Uni Din Tuhen Hess Wouldi Ous Tle

Cometory Sequilal Tabletmenuts Involve Port Scandal

In a murky case linked to a comedy scandal grand jury probes reveal connections among Pred O Murry Colleeta and Pred Gremer at the Port. Millville Alginl Association and One Dish School students aided efforts to stall the system and stabilize school safety.

Grand Dure Murry Colleeta Mum Valle Nyt Millville Alginl Association Mun Sa Mmm

Three Cent Fare Controversy Shapes New York Education

A garbled report shows Governor Hingis of New Yor advocating a three cent fare policy for school children. The piece mentions parental reaction, transportation costs, and possible court or insurance actions to protect affected families.

Hingis New Yor Childryi

Presidents Idea Diamorvas Meeting in Washington

Senators gathered in Washington to celebrate President Roostvelt's plan to prevent inheritance of large fortunes. The talks centered on curbing concentrated wealth and reshaping legacy dynasties in U.S. politics.

Washingt D.C Roostvelt

Ancient Temple of Arts Found Near Vie River

Dr Bosatiqueh vireetor of Ue Thetis School of Archaeology announced the discovery of the Temple of Arts near Vie River Garotis and at the site of the ancient city of Spictta. The finds include artefacts suggesting a historic cultural center and ritual significance.

Greet Bosatiqueh Ue Thetis School of Archaeology Oat Adie Reece Dhate Vie Garotis Spictta

Unclear OCR Brief About National Bank Scene

Fragmentary OCR text mentions banks and potential names and places but is largely unintelligible. The readable items reference Natl Banks and some garbled proper nouns. No coherent events, dates, or outcomes emerge for a concrete summary.

Government hires Charles E Hughes as special counsel

The government names Charles E Hughes and Alexander Simpson to probe interstate coal transport and sales. They will review facts, advise on possible prosecutions, and pursue actions under the 1903 special counsel provisions. The move follows Interstate Commerce Commission findings and a Supreme Court ruling on federal inspection rights.

Washington, D. C Goverment Charles BL Unghes Chile Armstrong Insurance Hughes Alcanniter Simpson Oir Hnghes Moody Charles BE. Hughes New York Alexander Simpson Pennsylvania Department of Jusce Department Tly Interstate Conimerce Commission

Anthracite Strike Brink After Operators Rebuttal

The anthracite operators' committee rejected all miners demands in a formal reply to John Mitchell after a Jersey City meeting. They claim their last offer remains valid and warn of a strike if arbitration fails or a formal declaration of strike is made. preparations for washeries restart and strike readiness proceed.

New York City John Mitchell Jersey Central Cup Mitchell

Rioting Kills Seven in Arkansas Church Calendar Clash

A riot at Gurley Arkansas station in Helena area stems from a calendar dispute between Roman Catholics and Greek Church adherents over Easter. Seven men are dead and others injured after shootings and mob actions as sect members attempted to force alcohol use to ease tension. Police pursued suspects toward Helena.

Mimplis Penn Stude Gurley Ark Stalena Ark Memphis Helena Toulskata Shulroad Stelona Willins Te Jul

Carnegie Honors Miss Agnes Irwin With Doctor of Laws

Andrew Carnegie presents Miss Agnes Irwin with a Doctor of Laws degree in Philadelphia during a bicentennial celebration. Mathew Carnegie, Lord Rector of St Andrews, confers the title amid a large audience.

Andrew Carnegie Agnes Irwin Phiadelpha West Bent Scietttots Philanthropasty Mathew Carnegie Roctor Piverin St Andrews Agnes Tewin Radelife College Benjann Benjantu Riuankia

Roosevelt Urges Federal Insurance Legislation After Chicago Convention

President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress urging federal insurance legislation based on a Chicago convention report. The group sought uniform laws, protection for policyholders, and to curb abuses highlighted by the Armstrong Committee.

Roosevelt Congress Washington, D. C Chicago Senate House Armstrong Legislative Committee New York John A. Johnson Minnesota Traurance Thomas D. O'Brien Union United States District of Columbia Thomas FE. Drake Department of Insurance Armstrong Committee Theodore Roosevelt

Court upholds stock transfer tax as constitutional

The New York Court of Appeals sustains the stock transfer tax in line with Attorney General Mayer’s claim that the levy is constitutional. The state expects to collect about $6 million yearly, with Wall Street firms paying the tax on transfers. The decision counters fears the tax would push activity to Jersey City or Philadelphia or force a U.S. Supreme Court challenge.

Albany Court of Appeals Mayer Wall Street Supreme Court of the United States New York Stock Exchange Jersey City Philadelphia

Supreme Court ruling affects out of state divorces and children

The U S Supreme Court held that a state cannot grant a divorce when only one party resided there, affecting around 20 000 children. The five to four decision in the Waddock versus Maddock case limits recognition of such decrees by other states.

Washington PD. C United States Supreme Court Harlan, Brewer, Brown Holmes John W. Waddock Maddock New York Couity

Reconciliation Sought Ends in Tragedy on Hough River

Thomas Lesure, a young carrier from Daviess County Kentucky, was drowned while attempting to swim across the washed ridge near his wife’s home. Friends had arranged a reconciliation meeting when he disappeared in the river.

Thomas Lesure Daviess County Kentuuky Hough River

Automobilist Death Claim Denied by Insurance Company

In New Orleans a car accident that killed J. Han A months ago in Los Angeles is cited. The policy holder claims a death payout but the company refuses, arguing most insured are auto mechanics and the cause was speeding, thus not responsible.

Tnsiance Company New Orleans J. Han A Los Angeles Cal Mot

Debdtanty Third Base Transfer Shock Sours Teams

The piece discusses Eliott’s anger over a transfer from New York to Louisville. It notes Strangwall anchoring New York National Jam, Pittsburg and Wil Bo ta Mot Springs in agreement, and Peli Donovan returning from injury as a key pitcher.

Debdtanty Ghicinwatl Eiteher Eliott New York Louisville Strangwall Pittsburg Pati Donovan Tutta

Haddoon Divorce Case Sparks NYC Elite Advisory Effort

In New York City many prominent and wealthy individuals grew anxious after the U S Supreme Court ruling on the Haddoon divorce case and sought legal counsel for guidance.

New York City United States Supreme Court Haddoon

Savings, Munk Surplud Taxed in Senate At Albany

The Senate in Albany refuses to repeat a tax on savings bank deposits. The measure faced opposition and was challenged by Governor Ugsins, with debate lingering over fiscal policy and savings institutions.

Senate Albany N.Y Ugsins

Boiler explosion kills crew of Prince of Wales ship

Three crew members of the British sateship Prince of Wales were killed and four injured when a boiler exploded during a speed test off Malta. Red bolts on the high pressure engine and top cylinder casing were fractured.

Sateship Prince of Wales Malta

Fragmentary Washington chatter on finance and crime

The piece reports on a muddled Senate misstatement regarding a muckrake speech and European tensions. It mentions a $10,000,000 European fund, a volatile volcano near Palma, and a case involving Ernest Chapman of New York City with a $1,875,000 claim and a $19 bill dispute.

Ernest Chapman New York City Pattter

Murder Stabbing at Blehtfeld Farm Brings Robbery to Trial

Henry Raboldt stabbed in the neck at 1 pelockating on Henry Henniger’s Blehtfeld farm by fellow worker Jacob Ghyadiliz. Raboldt died fifteen minutes later after a self defense encounter that started at Vorrath’s Hotel. Glandaltz remonstrated then Raboldt attacked him. Glandaltz found at a neighbor’s barn and charged with murder. Also noted is the 230th annual meeting of the West Jersey Proprietors in Burlington with J Snowden Haines elected to succeed Major Franklin F Woolman as proprietor.

Henry Rabaldt Henry Henniger Blehtfeld Jacob Ghyadiliz Ruabolde Filindaltz Haboldt Glandaltz Vorrath Qlohfield Ghandists Raboldt John Jowett Tystlee Ievans Patervon West Jersey Proprietors Burlington J. Snowden Haines Metchantes’ National Bank Henry 8. Haines Franklin F. Woolman Frank D'Oler Mr. Woolman

Murder Probe in New Brundwick Woman Found Dead

Authorities investigating Mrs Racheal Wright eighty found dead at her home with throat wound and blunt instrument marks believe murder. Coroner Moke reports she was struck at the door and an assailant placed a knife in her hand to imply suicide leaving only forty five dollars in her pocketbook.

New Brundwick Racheal Wright Moke Old Bridge

Burglary convict's escape from Paterson hospital

John Langenburg, a felon with a mortal illness, escaped from the General Hospital Paterson while imprisoned. His companion received seven years. Langenburg avoided longer punishment after testifying. Also workers on the Pennsylvania trolley line demanded shorter hours and higher wages.

John Langenburg General Hospital Paterson Langenburg

Pigeon Hatches Three Birds From Two Eggs at Wasiington

Henry Beatty of Wasiington in Warren County reports a remarkable pigeon event. He hatched twin chicks from two eggs laid by a single pigeon, with one egg yielding a clearly double yolk. The three young birds from the two eggs are healthy and active, each showing distinct behavior, a rare outcome in pigeon rearing.

Henry Beatty Plecor Wasiington Warren County Birger

Seventeen Year Old Wins $15,000 Verdict

Miss Ida P Stevens of Hasbrouck Treicts recovered two verdicts totaling 15 000 against Hudson River trolley line after a September 1 collision in Grant Wool left her paralyzed in the right leg and arm. The Country Club Monmouth Beach, sold to Patercon Safe Deposit and Trust Company for 15 000 at foreclosure. Colonel Barbour reportedly to reorganize the club under new management this season. Warner buys big refinery. Warner Sugar Refining successor reportedly purchasing Empire Sugar Refinery at Shady Fide for 2500 barrels a day.

Ida P. Stevens Hasbrouck Treichts Miss Stevens Grantwool Monmouth Beach Selnt Sheriffs Safe Patercon Safe Deposit and ‘Trust Company Colonel Barbour Warner Timanchi Charles M. Warner Warner Sugar Refining Company Wankegin Corn Products Company Empire Sugar Shady Fide

Millville Franchises and Crews in County Notes

Capitalists seek a franchise for an acetylene plant before the Millville Council. A new bridge over Tower Allaway Creek is completed and farmers may use it. Warrants charging parents for school kin violations are issued at Millville. The Pennsylvania Railroad plans a new station at South Pomticaton. Linzie Hendershot becomes Swartswood postmistress as Millville faces scarce help. Manufacturing firms offer high wages to lure laborers. Attle and Merchantville boards seek a login in the town building for school purposes. Harry Know Oakford is appointed assessor by Mayor Longstreth to replace Charles Maxwell.

Millville Allaway Creek Pennsylvania Railroad Company South Pomticaton Linzie Hendershot Swartswood Millvite Peneantville Attle Merchantville Board of Baucauson Borough Canneh Selioot Pulpossys

Last spark of Baltimore Fire found in dock debris

Workmen clearing debris at McClure's Dock uncovered bricks and a tiny sheet of flame that flared into smoke as air touched the seed debris below. The finding marked the probable final spark after the great Baltimore fire and its five years two months of destruction.

Baltimore McClure

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