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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1907

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Haywood Acquitted in Steunenberg Murder Trial

William D. Haywood, secretary of the Western Federation of Miners, is acquitted of murdering former Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg. The verdict surprised Gov. Gooding and prompted vows of renewed prosecutions against Moyer Pettibone and others. Jurors cited reasonable doubt after a lengthy, dramatic trial, with notable remarks from Harry Orchard and Judge Woods.

Boise Maho William D. Haywood Western Federation of Miners Frank Steunenberg Fremont Wood Haywood Charles H. Moyer Federation George A. Pettibone Denver Gooding Moyer and Pettibons Adams Simpkins Harry Orchard Steunenberg State Penitentiary Orchard Woods Idaho Russell Samuel D. Gilman Thomas B. Gess George Powell P. Burns Carpenters’ Union Darrow Geass Hawley James A. Robertson Brennenberg

Tomato Prices Tighten Across Gloucester County

Gloucester County farmers report small tomato crops yet expect profits near last year as prices firm for the season.

Gloucester County N. J

Buildings Protected From Shells Signal Adopted at Hague

A committee at the The Hague peace conference adopted a signal to protect buildings in a town during bombardment. The measure aims to safeguard civilian structures by signaling when areas should be spared from shelling.

Hague

Americans Endorse French Plan At Hague Conference

General Davis announced at The Hague peace conference that the United States approves of the French plan to regulate neutrality questions.

Davis United States

Progress of Corn Matures Faster Due to Heat

The report notes corn progress has sped up with high temperatures accelerating maturity, and exports show about double the pace of the previous year, indicating strong overseas movement for the grain.

Feminine Notes on Birds and Society Figures

The column notes Beagle raising as a young woman’s profitable calling near Aiken South Carolina. It mentions secret marriage of Mrs Mdbe Harrison Muir of Kentucky to Senator McComas of Maryland at Atlantic City. Louise Cheatam raises native song birds near Aiken. Mrs Russell Sage donates 260000 to New York City aged female relief. Keratin Hesalgren named sanitary inspector in Stockholm. A major New York typewriting firm is run by two sisters. Women telegraph servers thrive in cities. Washington society women push to curb wine at dinners led by Mrs J B Henderson wife of ex Senator from Pennsylvania.

Mijas Asch Aiken S. C Senator McComas Maryland Mdbe Harrison Muir Kentucky Atlantic City Louise Cheatam Alken Russell Sage Association For the Relief of New York Keratin Hesaelgren Stockholm Sweden New York City Alstors Washington Mra J. B. Henderson Palgeouri

Coney Island Fire Devastates Park Region and Losses

A massive New York City fire at Coney Island scars Steeplechase Park and surrounding venues. Firefighters faced fierce flames from a barrel of sweeplogs started overnight, with 3.85 am to after 6 pm fire timeline. Dozens injured include a fireman and two boys. property losses reach about 1.6 million dollars with many hotels, pavilions, and stands destroyed. Escaping crowds aided by workers from diverse communities amid widespread chaos.

New York City Coney Island George Tilyou Steeplechase Park Link Park Dreamland San Dorn

Japs Forget American Question in Seoul Interview

Viscount Hayashi states in Seoul that the Korean crisis shifted Japanese focus away from the American question. This remark suggests a temporary narrowing of priorities amid regional tensions.

Viscount Hayashi Seoul

Mistrial Declared in Bribery Trial of Louis Glass

The San Francisco jury on the bribery case against Louis Glass failed to reach a verdict and was declared a mistrial amid ongoing legal proceedings.

Louis Glass San Francisco

Virginia Governor Swanson to defy Pritchard order

Governor Swanson said he and the Corporation Commission favored ignoring Judge Pritchard's restraining order against publishing a two cent rate. The remark signals high level defiance of a judiciary action in a state dispute over public rate publication.

Swanson Pritchard Virginia The Corporation Commission

Electric locomotive hits seventy miles an hour test

An electric locomotive of the type under consideration by the Pennsylvania Railroad reached seventy miles per hour in a public test run. The high speed demonstrates potential for tunnel service and rapid transit under the company’s study.

Pennsylvania Railroad

Knoxville Pastor Dies in Pulpit

The Rev W F Smith 65 a past Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge in Tennessee collapsed from apoplexy in the Madisonville Presbyterian Church pulpit during a sermon about life's uncertainties. He uttered It may be the last time I will ever speak to you and died later.

Knoxville Tent W. F. Smith Presbyterian Church Madisonville Hfe Masonic Grand Lodge Tennessee

Mrs Anna Nagir Dies By Own Action At Church

In Cleveland Ohio Mrs Anna Nagir reportedly killed herself in the New Jeru salem Church, with many onlookers. The death went unnoticed for several hours as the quiet act drew no immediate attention.

Anna Nagir Cleveland Ohio New Jerusalem

Mikado Congratulates Ito In Korea Visit

Ito, praised by the Mikado for actions in Korea, accompanied Foreign Minister Hayshi to the Seoul palace to meet the new Emperor.

Mikado Ito Korea Hayashi Seoul

Powder Trust Suit Papers Filed In Delaware Case

Government seeks receivership against the Powder Trust as attorneys file papers in Wilmington Delaware. The petition alleges dissolution of J Du Pont de Nemours & Co to avoid the suit and accuses Henry A Du Pont of dominant influence over the company. The case asks whether public interests are better served by taking possession to align trade with law.

Washington DC. C Powder Trust Oeneral Bonaparte Whmington Del Purdy United States Delaware J. du Pont de Nemours& Co E.-J. du Pont de Nemours Henry A. du Pont K. J. du Pont, de.Nemours & Co Eld Wilmington Mr. du Pont Tobacco Trust

Toronto Bay drowning tragedy pulls nine from night voyage

A gasoline launch with ten Toronto Junction youths sailed for Hanlan's Island in a storm. One body, Joe Irvine, a noted lacrosse figure, washed ashore and another recovered. Seven more are missing, Shields was rescued in a weak condition.

Toronto Canada Toronto Bay Joe Irvine Shields Hanlan'a Island George 5 Joseph Irvine John Irvine Walter Dundin Frank Kyle Len Daily Freek Dally Dawson Miramagan Gordon Laroche Reginald Mullin Toronto Junction

Mrs Eddy Returns $10,000 Harness Team Amid Litigation

Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy gave back the Kentucky harness team to T L Temple as she faced looming litigation. His daughter now drives the blue ribbon winners around Texarkana while Eddy informs J M Osborne of Paris who arranged the sale. Eddy says she cannot enjoy the horses and does not want them in strangers hands. A separate note reports the engagement of Miss Edith Root to Lieutenant U S Grant Jr in Washington.

Lexington Mary Baker G. Eddy Kentucky T. L. Temple Texarkana Tex Temple J. M. Osborne Paris

Murder of Rose Maddox sparks arrest in Ohio incident

Miss Rose Maddox of Huntingdon West Virginia was followed by two Black men along the Ohio side of the river and later found murdered after a struggle. Pearl Waring of Leesburg Ohio was fatally struck by Orb Anderson who had proposed marriage but then took poison. he survived and was arrested.

Rose Maddox Huntingdon W. Va Ohio Ohio River Miss Pearl Waring Leesburg, Oly Orb Anderson Anderson

Golfers prep for Austrian championship amid global links

Morgan St O'Brien and fellow Americans center for the Golf championship of Austria. Longboat plans a match race with Alfred Shrubb after arranging with Arthur Duffey. Claude Atlaw vaulting hints at a world record. Sir Thomas Lipton not seeking the Athena cup now. The Bronx Warriors show promise in hop, step and jump with a 40 feet 9 inches debut leap.

Morgan St. O'Brien Austria Fort Niagara C. W. Watson Mrs. Gerken Atlantic City Longboat Arthur Duffey Alfred Shrubb Claude Atlaw Thomas Lipton Bronx

Mere Man Style Report from 1907 Summer Trends

A casual comparison of the summer man of 1907 with prior seasons suggests a shift toward increased frivolity in masculine dress. Observers note a marked tendency toward rowdy raiment, alarming sober-minded onlookers.

Fighting a Trust with Terrorism in Kentucky Fields

In Kentucky farmers unite against the Tobacco Trust amid night riders and arson. The American Society of Equity seeks to control 60 percent of 1906 tobacco and 85 percent of 1907 crop, with plans to form a cooperative stock company to manufacture and market tobacco directly to retailers.

Grief stricken housekeeper hangs children and self

Mrs Nielsen a Danish housekeeper employed by Ulksaer of Jutland killed three of her employer's children and three of her own before hanging herself after learning her services would be terminated.

Notable 19th Century Obituaries and Honors Overview

Mrs Sage sends a $100000 gift to Syracuse University Teachers College via Chancellor Day. Theobald Chartran reports artist died in Paris after long illness. Judge Pritchard once US Senator from Fort Carolina. Victor Emmanuel to visit England with Italian fleet. Yale grants LL D to Senator Knox. Admiral Coghlan predicts no war with Japan in 20 years. Fred Wright, famed English actor, turns eighty. Lord Roberts noted for dual Victoria Crosses. Dr Joseph Grandher, Paris physician and Paris University professor, dies of pneumonia.

Columbia Lord Roberts Lieutenant Roberts Colenso Joseph J. Grandher Academy of Medicine University of Paris Paris Pneumouila

MNS His Bride Then Shoots Himself

Burt Bruce aged twenty of 2710 Howell Street Camden New Jersey killed his bride of two weeks and then shot himself. Jealousy is believed to have caused the tragedy.

Burt Bruce Howell Street Camden, N. J

Clergyman Declares Palestine National Effort a Failure

The Rev Dr Voorsanger, after investigating the attempt to re-establish a Jewish nation in Palestine, announced the movement as a failure.

Dr. Voorsanger Palestine

Adrian Joss Palls Clark as Best Catcher in Baseball

Adrian Joss praises Clark as the top catcher in the business with none better than the Cleveland back stop. The Phillies sell William Duggleby to Pittsburgh while John K Tener is elected Elks grand exalted ruler. Hans Wagner leads NL batting averages as Murphy cites Chivas RO Bermuda training plans.

Adrian Joss Palls Clark Cleveland Philadelphia William Duggleby Pittsburg Duggleby Phillies Chief Zimmer Hils Peranent Stricklett Mtehing New Yorks Chicagos Pittsburgs Reds

Fatal Panigay a tenement house fire in New York City

Nineteen people died and at least fifteen were hurt in a six story tenement fire at No 222 Carystreet. The blaze followed by explosions of an oil can and a bomb. Most victims were Italians and the building’s inmates hid in rooms rather than flee the “Black Hand” district.

New York City Carystta Ireet Hallang Mattidla Dolizo Francesco Seilago Vino Seilago Rosalla Seilaso Charlen Shields Catherine di Silvo Auntie di Sivo Ein- Ha di Silvo Gouvereur Hospital Frank Misina Charles’ Nicholas Christina Selgia Vincenzo Miano Joseph Vitserreo Bellevue Hospital Mary Mate Salvatore Mate Annie Cliva John Franks Joseph Mangrava Marie Bufera Brazio Vialvo Vesenla Vialvo Suste de Salvo Acronims

Southern Railway Yields to State Authority in Rail Settlement

After state arrests of Southern Railway President W W Finley and rapid release by Judge Pritchard, the Southern Railway and Atlantic Coast Line surrendered. They agreed to a August 2 1/4 cent fare increase and to pursue appeals to higher courts if needed. The accord, said to involve President Roosevelt and J Pierpont Morgan, names Alfred P Thom Alexander P Stumphres and George H Rountree as Southern and Atlantic Coast Line signatories. A separate note reports William Nelson, colored, executed at Sing Sing for murder of Lizzie Newmann.

Raleigh N. C W. W. Finley Souther Railroad Pritchard United States Court Southern Railroad Atlantic Coast Line Glenn Roosevelt J. Pierpont Morgan Asheville The Southern Railway Supreme Court of North Carolina Wake County United States Alfred P. Thom Alexander P. Stumphres George H. Rountree R Nelson Buckley Alexander Hamilton

Indianapolis rescuer saves four men at Colon

Earle Irven of Indianapolis was knocked down near Colon R P after rescuing four men caught in an undertow.

Drowral Earle Irven Indianapolis Colon, R. P

Inquiries Echo Far Flung Global Tangles

Fragmented OCR text outlines issues from Zionist support and railroad lawsuits to rising coal prices and political moves in France. Mentions Clemenceau and Piequart touring Paris aboard the Patrie dirigible, British Commons donor debate, and fishermen in Gloucester anticipating trouble in Newfoundland waters.

Palestine Santa Fe Continent Salvation Army Boston Clemenceau Piequart Paris Mendon Senate Chamber Corey Steel Trust Gloucester Mass Newfoundland Statistica Baton Rouge Louisiang

Interior report says coal shortage not cause of winter famine

A Department of the Interior report states no coal shortage will cause a coal famine next winter. Rear-Admiral Evangs submits a memo on needs of the battleship fleet for a Pacific cruise. Andrew T. Mason resigns as New York assay office superintendent. Lieutenant-Colonel Charles G. Ayres is retired on disability. Salvador’s minister denies US minister Merry’s claim of manufactured evidence against the Moisant brothers. they are released. White House repairs and renovations proceed, including complete renovation of the gold service. Manila Customs funds show a shortfall of 18 500 pesos. cashier Reiser offers explanation after access to books. Prof J T Crawley leads Cuban Experiment Station campaign for a horticultural quarantine. Estate of Ah Fong settled in cash. daughters accept. Joseph Gookim, a Hawaiian Chinese, awarded 19 000 Mexican for injuries from a mission raid in Lien Chow. July 26 marks the ninth anniversary of the first American landing at Guánica, Puerto Rico. town celebrations are limited.

Andrew T. Mason United States Mint Service New York Charles G. Ayres Salvador Washington United States Merry Moisant Brothers White House Manila Custom House Reiser J. T. Crawley Cuba Ah Fong Joseph Gookim Lien Chow Guanicn Porto Rico

Multiple 1900s Fatalities and Legal Cases Across U S and Abroad

Reports list Frank D Harmon's death in a Hingham Mass auto crash. Chester B Runyan pleads guilty to stealing 96000 from Windsor Trust in NYC. Judge Nar sis acquitted in PANtGRy feud case. Idaho cattleman T J Jeffries killed in Belle Plaine Iowa train collision. General Frank S Streeter seeks quick hearing in Mary Baker Eddy competency case. Charlotte Maria Hamilton dies of tuberculosis in Pittsfield. Richard H Halsey shot dead at Geogebic Lake Wisconsin. Itasca cutter begins first Atlantic voyage. United Verde smelter at Jerome Arizona closes after ground sinking fears. Newton A Berry gored by a bull in Covington Georgia. A Allen second engineer of Glencock killed in accident near Mobile. Coarter buried at Fort Morgan government reservation.

T. J. Jeffries Belle Plaine Iowa Frank S. Streeter Mra Mary Baker Eddy Charlotte Maria Hamilton Alexander Hamiitor New York City Alexander Hamilton Springside Pittsfield Richard H. Halsey Oshkosh Normal School Geogebic Lake Wis Mr. Halsey Tie Itasca Revenue Service New York Coarter Liverpoléml Mobile Fort Morgan

Global unrest and political shocks sweep early 20th century headlines

An explosion near the American Embassy injures four as security details respond. Moscow hails punishment for an assassination attempt, while Japan and Korea sign a treaty granting dominance. Paris reports a naval pact among major powers and China approves a US led opium probe. French politics face confidence votes amid protests and a failed assassination attempt on Fallieres.

Yemi-Keul Burkey Fromkina Moscow Russia Japan Korea Paris France Great Britain Spain United States China Bleriot Issy Delacroix Hagran Russian Imperial Geographical Society Thivet Kozloff Seoul

Wave of Attacks Leaves New York Children Fearful

Police report 110 attacks on women and children since a May murder in New York. Virginia Barish, 17, attacked by nine men at North Beach and now insane in Kings County Hospital. Annie Fronkowski, 5, injured near Linoleumville. Joseph Nocnyak held. Authorities urge guardians to keep children indoors and increase patrols to deter perps.

New York City Amelia ‘Staffeldt Elimhurst S. 1 New York Virginia Ida Barish Mast Seventy-ninth Street North Beach Kings County Hospital Linoleumville S. IL Annie Fronkowski Joseph Nocnyak Singham

Berlin Ripper Stabs Three Girls Leaving City in Terror

Berlin police hunt a brutal attacker who wounded three girls aged five and under, stabbing them in city doorways. A $1000 reward is posted as posters describe the suspect, with mothers keeping children indoors in panic. One girl died, another fatally wounded, the third critically injured.

Berlin Germany

Rate War Renewed in North Carolina Rail Conflict

Indictments issued against Southern Railway ticket agents at Marion and Old Fort for violating the passenger rate law. Agents arrested and held by the Sheriff as part of a broader clash between the State and Federal courts and the Southern Railway following Governor Glenn's rejection of a State proposal. The governor later instructed that high railway officials be indicted, not the local agents.

Asheville N. C Southern Railway Marion Old Fort Glenn Sanford Lyon Superior Court Raleigh Spathhour

Kiddy Case Begins Competency Hearing in Concord

The first hearing to determine the competency of Mrs. Mary Baler G Eddy was held in Concord New Hampshire. No Unwritten Law In Oklahoma William R. Rhea shot and killed A C Newell at El Reno Oklahoma March 17 and was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree.

Mary Baler G Eddy Concord N. H William R. Rhea A. C. Newell el Reno Okla Rhea

Mrs Tastiv and Mrs Leslit Sentenced for Fraud

Mrs Tastiv Convicteu and Mrs Leslit received prison terms of two to five years in Bardabor for attempting to defraud by using Pierpout Morgan's name.

Tastiv Convicteu Leslit Bardabor Pierpout Morgan

Amalgamated unions report large memberships and industry actions

Austela reports 2604 local unions with 323099 members. May saw 287 Canadian industrial injuries. Great Lakes Engineering Works St Clair locked out 400 workers. Amalgamated Window Glass Workers hold convention in Detroit on July 9. Oklahoma City flour mill workers organize for a charter. Boston horseshoers win 1907 wage senate. Anti non unionist miner drive gains in Yorkshires and nearby fields. National Farmers' Education and Cooperation Union starts Oregon Hudson Bay branch with 14 members. Buenos Aires railway strike ends. arbitration to settle disputes.

Austela Great Lakes St. Clair Mich Amalgamated Window Glass Workers Detroit Oklahoma City O. T National Farmers' Education and Co-operation Union Oregon Hudson Bay Country Buenos Ayres Argentina

New Jersey Tales Of Narrow Escapes And Crime

A series of New Jersey items report a three year old narrowly escaping a reaper with knives, a mother restraining an alleged assailant in Paterson, two Black Hand suspects arrested in Plainfield, a motorist assaulting a constable near Egg Harbor City, a Bluebell Street death in Williamstown, a $74 105 jury award to Mora Jonas Glass Co over a 1905 fire, and a drowned man found near Bordentown with a duckboat nearby.

Washington George Harmer Anna von Pier Peter Dag- Han Paterson Fitzpatrick Lord and Sauter Recorder Carroll Carroll Daglian von Pier Mora-Jonas Glass Company West Jersey Seashore Ailroad Company Bridgeton Glass Company Smt

conductor John McMillan commits suicide at Bordentown home

John McMillan a passenger conductor on the Pennsylvania Railroad killed himself at his Bordentown residence. He leaves a widow and two children and was well known in New Jersey railroad circles.

John McMillan Pennsylvania Railroad Bordentown New Jersey

Train Tragedy and Small News Roundup

Train worker Anthony Strahley perished after stepping aside for an approaching Ice train in Phillipsburg. Other items note horse theft near Alcyon Park, Esther Norling funeral in Ridgefield Park, moonlight excursion on the Delaware by the Oriental Court group, a Bayonne resident fending off a burglar, and assorted local incidents from Madras to Mantua Creek.

Anthony Strahley Pennsylvania Railroad Phillipsburg Wesley McKeighan Hurtsville Bugsy Alcyon Park Esther Co. Norling Frank Warner New York City Ridgefield Park Oriental Court Evening Star Council Burlington Delaware Columbia Ethel Axford Bayonne Jim Anna Linker Madras India I. S. Hawkins Quinton Antonio Caro Millvilly Manufacturing Company Dr. EK Mantua Creek Manua

Woman Drags 500-Pound Burden in McKeesport Case

Mrs. David Lynch aged sixty suffers the most pronounced elephantiasis in medical history. Home on State Street in McKeesport Pa she has grown from 125 pounds six years ago to about 500 pounds. The left calf measures seven feet in circumference and is about two and a half feet thick making walking impossible for months. The entire body is affected and physicians flock to her home seeking relief.

David Lynch State Street McKeesport Lynch

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