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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
4
A collage of humorous vignettes from a historical page. It includes children debate Washington’s Delaware crossing in playful style, a tale of a stubborn farmer and a rubber acres gag, a nurse’s quip about medical bills, and odd language notes along with a lengthy Irish obituary anecdote.
Vice-President Sherman is named by Senator Gore in Muskogee as involved in the $3,000,000 McMurray Indian contracts. The testimony implicates Senator Curtis and Representative McGuire, with Hamon allegedly offering a $25 000 or $50 000 bribe to withdraw opposition. Readings detail private Washington meetings and other named figures in the probe.
A man named Willan Cooper shot Mrs. Buss in a Oakland kitchen then wounded her husband before killing himself after a dispute over being asked to leave the Buss residence. The Buss couple had moved from Auburn New York two months earlier.
The report outlines Hannon accusing Gore and his secretary of bribery links tied to McMurray contracts and town art deals while denying naming Vice President Sherman and others. Burke chairs the House inquiry with Campbell, Miller, Stephens, and Saunders on the panel under a Congress mandate.
President Taft joined Governor Draper Senator Lodge and others in dedicating the Pilgrims monument near Cape Cod. He praised the courage of the 1620 settlers who crossed the ocean and spoke to a crowd of over 10 000 as eight battleships lay in the harbor under Rear Admiral Schroeder.
New York reports a bottom for the auto industry with manufacturers storing stock and cutting output. Several large factories closed for inventory, workers laid off, and prices may drop 25 to 40 percent. farmers and smaller towns show weak demand as costs of maintenance deter purchases. Two children die from vitriol burns after a wagon spill. Navy vessels and Rear Admiral Vice attend a ceremony. Pilgrim Monument soars 647 feet above Provincetown with $90,900 cost shared by government, state, town, and associations.
J Edward Simmons, president of the Fourth National Bank of New York and head of the New York Clearing House, died Friday morning at Mohonk Lake. A prominent banker and leader, he held numerous corporate posts and was a respected figure in finance and commerce.
In Cleveland, the body of WT Rice, a wealthy attorney, was found in the middle of a roadway on Hudd Heights with two bullet wounds to the head. His left hand appeared severed and valuables remained untouched, prompting police to consider a high‑minded homicide theory.
Arthur Newton, Crippen’s defense attorney, asks for evidence of murder before visiting Crippen at his residence. Dr Crippen remains confident amid London support and a confessional stance. Tensions rise over prisoner access and excerpts of alleged pact with Miss Le Neve during arrest. Inspector Dew’s privileges are questioned by Canadian authorities.
A Virginia boy, Juhan Hatcher, resigns from the naval academy after admitting chronic seasickness. He tried hard to qualify but finds serving at sea unacceptable and submits his resignation, which is accepted.
A three story frame building at 622 Spring Street West Hoboken burned killing four family members the father Louis Thafetu aged thirty two mother Mrs Louis Thafetu aged twenty nine and two children Jain Biatelty eight and Paul Hiafetu four all reportedly smothered in the blaze two others were badly injured.
Pitcher Mathewson battles vertigo as manager Wheeler reshuffles Barth Bend. Heine Peltz named Lancaster manager. Dalton shines as Brooklyn outfielder prospect. Wagner rumors of retirement swirl amid fatigue. White Sox and New York Nationals make moves with Walker and others. Trades involve Severoul, Kit tridse, McAvoy, and Lemon. umpire Watts dismissed by Connecticut League.
Discussion between the quartermaster general's department and the Infantry committee of the general staff considers changes in soldier equipment. Questions include pea jackets, negligee sweaters, slippers, and dust caps to reduce foot soreness during service.
Report from Harrisburg notes the high standard set by the Haigh standard for the state police. among 890 men taking the examination for TS vacancies only a few succeeded, reflecting stringent passing criteria.
The report notes a dramatic population rise in Cincinnati Ohio tied to the thirteenth census. An increase of 38 501 people, or 718 percent, is shown versus 26 902 in the prior count. It highlights the expanding city and shifting demographics.
A terse market note notes rising demand for wire tin plate and structural steel with emphasis on widespread strength in several sectors. The report highlights unchanged prices and steady consumption as factories and construction advance.
Reports from New Jersey note a contentious gas franchise deal in Chatham where service was limited to cooking and heating, sparking legal questions. Other items cover a Lake Hopatcong drowning including Nina Murie and A M Comerys, a Newark boy hiding a drowning secret, a Hackensack church mortgage burn, a teen’s death after watching a film, and local crime and civic updates.
Long humorous talk on courage and pride features IMehop Willian and HH McVickar of Rhode Island with Boston connections. The piece cites a Providence visit, a boastful challenge, and a crowd at a village post office reflecting on bishops and bravado.
A user reports decades of eczema on hands healed after using Cuticura Ointment and Resolvent. She claims near-total body clearance after three bottles and one box of ointment, praising Cuticura for family members as well.
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