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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

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Pillsbury Mills Put Under Receivership in Minneapolis

Receivers appointed for the Pillsbury Washburn Flour Mills Company after a petition by stockholders and lenders. English control cited. bond set at 500000. Henry L. Little has managed since C A Pillsbury’s death ten years ago. Company assets valued around 15 million with 22 million in annual business and 5 million in unsecured debt.

Minneapolis Minn A. €. Loring Northwestern Consolidated Milling Company Pillsbury Charles A. Pillsbury A. C. Cobb Pillsbury- Wathhburo Flour Milling Company, Limited Northwestern National Bank First National Swedish American National Second National Bank St. Paul Sethe J. 3 C. A Minneapolis Mill Company Minnesota St.Anthony Water Power Company New Jersey Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mill Company Minnespolia Mill Company Minneapolis and Northern Elevator Company Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Company

Speculation in Wheat Tied to Pillsbury Trouble Outsized Decline

Speculation in wheat is blamed for part of the Pillsbury Company of Minneapolis difficulties and for a sharp drop in American flour exports. Pillsbury leaders have long been involved in large wheat trading in Minneapolis and Chicago. Four years ago black rust hurt spring wheat and the syndicate lost nearly $1,000,000. Two years ago they were hurt by a falling market, last year misjudged the market again. This summer good Northwest crop conditions prompted Pillsbury to cover short old spring wheat as rust and blight rumors spurred a sudden market decline.

Pillssury Company Minneapolis Aomiers Chicago Pillsbury Syndicate Pillsburys

Fire Siege Claims Four Children In Sicilian Tenement

A four story brick tenement at 332 East 112th Street in Manhattan burned rapidly, trapping residents and killing four children Antonio Fousto nine Rosie Fousto ten Jos Fousto six and Angeline Fousto fifteen months. Dozens were injured from jumping to escape the blaze.

Diomes New York New York City Ast 112Th Street Antonio Fousto Rosie Fousto Jos, Fousto Angeline Fousto

Free Pass Cost Him Eight Hundred Dollars

In a Helena Montana federal court judge ruled S C Watts, a Great Northern brakeman, violated the untipass law by obtaining a pass for his wife and giving it to Gertie Williams. Watts was sued for eight hundred dollars.

S. C

Maker of 1st Airbrake Dead in Pittsburg

Reports from Pittsburg note the death of 73 year old Coorga BF Lanner, a figure linked to Westinghouse airbrake development, described as promoter and industrial writer with ties to New York and Savannah. Details of the suicide are unavailable and the motive remains unclear.

Coorga BF Lanner Westinghouse A&beake Pittsburg Georgia Sulcide D. G. Purse Deveoper New York Savannah

Morse Banks Liquidated In New York City

The Federal Government decided to liquidate two Morse banks in New York City, the New Amsterdam and the Bank of North America.

Morse New York City New Amsterdam Bank of North America

Baseball Notes On Players And Schedules In The National League

The column lists players and teams with remarks on pitchers like Walter Johnson and Lajoie, mentions Bobby Byrne of the Cardinals, left handed throwers in the New York outfield, and notes injuries reducing a player’s value. It also references Boston’s McCarthy and Thongs, Mattheyson’s shutouts, and upcoming Polo Grounds expansion during the New York Nationals Western trip.

Clevelands Bobby Byrne Cardinals Lajoie Walter Johnson Washingtons Boston McCarthy Tom Thongs Mattheyson Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburg St. Lois New York Nationals Polo Grounds

Thaw Files Bankruptcy Petition in U S Court

Harry K Thaw Slayer of Stanford White seeks relief alleging inability to pay debts. Receiver Roger O Mara bonds at 200000 and creditor list totals 453140 with many names including physicians and lawyers contested claims.

Pittsburg Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Charles Morachauser Poughkeepale N. Y Stone Pennsylvania United States Roger O'Mai Thaw Pougshkeepalo Mary C. Thaw Roger O'Mara Thore O'Mara James G. Graham Poughkepasia Graeme Hammond New York Charles G. Wagner Smith E. Jeluiffe Britton Evane Martin W. Littleton Wartridge & Peabody John B. Gleason Allan McLane Hamilton Dana John P. Wilson

Agricultural bulletin reports mixed crop conditions August 1

The crop reporting board notes corn at 82.5 percent of normal, winter wheat yield around 14.5 bushels per acre totaling 425.94 million bushels, and spring wheat at 80.7 percent. Other crops show rye 88.3 percent, barley 85.7 percent, tobacco 85.8 percent, with hay near 92.1 percent of normal and ten year averages referenced.

Washington, D. C Crop Reporting Board Bureau of Statistics Department of Agriculture

Wrights 2 Mile Flight Stuns Le Mans Audience

Wilbur Wright conducted a public test at Le Mans in France flying his aeroplane for an estimated distance of one and a half to two and a quarter miles. Hart Berg claimed an official time of 1 minute 46 seconds as observers, including Archdeacon, hailed a new era in air navigation.

le Mans France Wilbur Wright Hart OQ Berg Wright Brothers Archdeacon Wright

Woman awarded damages over tack bite sausage bite

Mrs. Margaret Sampson of Wakefield Massachusetts won 2000 in the Superior Court against a Somerville snacking company after biting a tack while eating sausage and breaking a front tooth.

Margaret Sampson Wakefield Somerville

Tragic Bronco Accident Claims Father and Son-in-Law

At Bloomington Indiana John Mullis and his son in law Isaac Fox died when a bronco they were driving kicked after the animal halted its dash the heels struck and crushed their skulls. Dr Doty health officer of the Port of New York says Staten Island is now practically free of mosquitoes after six years of eradication work.

Bloomington Ind John Mullis Iis Isaac Fox Doty Port of New York Staten Taland

Labor World Union Movements and Agreements

A French feather workers delegation tours American factories while Hebrew painters in Boston reform their old union. San Francisco Building Trades Council forms an athletic association. New York New Haven riders join the federated shop council. Pottery apprentices face an age unit rule. More carmen wear union buttons in Chicago. New Orleans longshoremen sign a two year contract with stevedores. St Paul Typographical Union plans a label exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair and invites Minneapolis to join.

Boston Mass San Franceco Cal Building Trades Council New York, New Haven Hartford Federated Council National Brotherhood of Operative Pottery Chicago New Orleans St. Paul Typographical Union Minneapolia Union With &T

Auckland Hosts Admiral Sperry Fleet Arrival

American Commander Admiral Sperry and his Atlantic fleet arrived in Auckland New Zealand welcomed by Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward and Governor Lord Plunkett. Officials praised Roosevelt and Edward VII while Auckland Harbor was hailed as one of the Pacific’s finest with plans for a formal reception.

Auckland New Zealand Admiral Sperry Joseph George Ward Pacific Honolulu Queen Street Dociinion Joseph Roosevelt Sydney Manila Lord Plunkitt King Edward

Strikers Fire On Non-Union Train Workers in Alabama Clash

A special Birmingham Mineral Road passenger train carrying non union miners was fired on at 2 am near Blocton Alabama. Three men were killed and eleven wounded, including two deputies. Several unionists were arrested as authorities vow vigorous steps to restore order.

Birmingham Ala Birmingham Mineral Road Alabama National Guard Blocton John T. Collins Dent Willard Uowell A. C. Bryant J. B. Cornett E. B E. Cox A. E. Cross Major IL. Dodge Dr. C. Johnson J. C. Martin W. H. McAuly A. J. Myer M. A. Pearson Robert Sigman

Jockey Bond-Wee Dies After Saratoga Fall

In Saratoga New York jockey Bond Wee was thrown from Rufus in the Beverwyck Steeplechase at the track. He was found unconscious and died at Saratoga Hospital several hours later. Rufus remounted after the accident and finished third.

Saratoga N. Y J. Bond- Wee Rufus Bond. Wee Boaudweo

Pythians Parade Draws 10000 in Boston March

Ten thousand Knights of Pythias in uniform, led by bands, marched through Boston. The parade included twenty five brigades from across the country and from Canada, a splendor of organization and pageantry.

Pythians Lodac Knights of Pythias Boston Tve Canada

Priest and Merchant Die in Ohio Auto Crash

Father Vahey of Cleve and importer C. W. Postman of Cleve were killed in a road collision near Sylvania Ohio. Investigations underway as authorities report the fatal accident occurred during travel.

Father Vahey C. W. Postman Cleve Sylvania Ohiio

Jottings From the Sports Page and Regatta Notes

Jottings mention Mohawk II breaking down in a Saratoga race and Leander Coat Club and Belgian eight reaching the Henley final in England. Jack Gilday swam 1 hour 22 minutes for 5.5 miles through Hell Gate setting a record. Future plans include a Marblehead German American Sonderklasse yacht race and a Davis International Challenge Cup voyage to Australia with Beals Wright and Alexander as Americans.

Leander Coat Club Henley On Thames England Jack Gilday Hell Gate Sonderklasse Marblehead J. J. Unggln Lexington New York City Elmendorf Farm New York Australia Beals Wright Frederick B. Alexander Larry Doyle John James McGraw

Predicts an Airship Trip Across the Atlantic

Walter Wellman argues Count Zeppelin's long distance voyage proves airships practical for war and exploration. He predicts rapid development of aerial navies by Germany France Britain and the United States and envisions an America style airship crossing the Atlantic with future large ships.

New York City Walter Wellman Count Zeppelin North Pole Germany France Great Britain United States Zeppelin Captain Baldwin

Conspectus on Lung Capacity as TB Diagnostic Test

Paris scientists report a potential early TB diagnosis method. Dr Bourelle measured thorax differences between inspiration and expiration across 1200 women and girls, finding normal differences exceed 2 1/3 inches while TB cases stay below 1 1/6 inches. He also measured 1000 soldiers, with differences from 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches. In TB patients, 98 percent showed differences not exceeding 1 1/6 inches.

Paris Bourelle

Birds Slowly Increasing Audubon Society Efforts Saving New Orleans

The Louisiana coast census shows a substantial rise in seabirds after storms. Nineteen islands gifted as a bird reservation by federal and state governments to the Audubon Society hold 62 000 more birds this summer. Declines in snowy herons and Caspian terns noted. some species nearly extinct. The article also reports Pekin China asking Japan to restrict morphine imports and drug apparatus ahead of the Shanghai opium congress.

New Orleans Louisiana Audubon Society Gulf Coast Ion Pekin China Japan Shanghai

Zeppelin Airship Wreck Ends Endurance Flight

Count Zeppelin’s twenty four hour airship endurance attempt ends in disaster near Echterdingen as a gust tears the craft from moorings. Four engineers die and soldiers are injured while the airship burns. Zeppelin plans another vessel despite the tragedy.

Echterdingen Germany Count Zeppelin Count Zapnella Lake Constance Friedrichshafen Alrehip Count Zenpelin Stuttgart

Yaquis Kill Thirteen Near Lamaz Mines in July

In Paso, Yaquis reportedly killed thirteen near the Lam pazas mine on July 24. Reports also flag a $7,000 fine against the Santa Fe Railway for rebates, and a failed assassination attempt by Socialist Joseph Landis in Bloomington.

Paso Tex Lampazas

Strike Hits Canadian Pacific Across Canada

Canadian Pacific Railway shop workers in Winnipeg and across the system walk out in a nationwide strike. About 12 000 men leave, with major suspensions in Montreal and Vancouver area facilities. Executive Committees coordinate the stoppage, marking a historic breadth for Canadian railway shop strikes.

Winnipeg Manitoba Canadian Pacific Railway Atlantic Montreal Winnipes Fort William Vancouver Canada

Texas imposes yellow fever quarantine on Mexico

The State of Texas enacts a strict yellow fever quarantine against Mexico following a tour of the republic by Dr. J. J. Eaves of the State Health Department of Austin.

Mexico Texas Republic J. J. Eaves State Health Department of Austin

Global Briefs Outline Turmoil and Advances Across Nations

Reports from Tegucigalpa Constantinople and Copenhagen describe diplomatic tussles over exequaturs dismissals in Honduras Pasha Kiam has formed a new cabinet in Constantinople while Zeppelin fund raising grows in Berlin Royal Bavarian Academy awards prize to Maurice Bloomfield for Orientalist work in Copenhagen London reports the Sultan urged to dismiss his harem after Young Turks pressured Adrianople envoy and Cape tycoon efforts to rebuild Hong Kong plans a typhoon shelter dredge project at 1.6 million dollars Rome mourns Marquis di Rudini death Tokyo notes ratifications of trade and copyright treaty London cites Mrs Guest rescuing her children from a near fire at Burley Hall Mile End officials convicted over petty grate installations in England and Donaueschingen fire devastates much of the ancient town with several deaths

Mercer County Clubs to Supply Oil for Dust Suppression

The Mercer County Automobile Club in Trenton voted to donate two carloads of oil for sprinkling roads to curb dust. State officials and local leaders welcomed the plan, hoping other clubs follow suit to improve conditions for farmers and residents.

Mercer County Automobile Club Trenton Lnes Etraight Ita Board of Freeholders Frederick Gilkyson Gilkvson Eiftt John B. Gill State Association of Automobilists Mercer County Club

Dixon dies at Hanover Neck after stroke in Morris County

Jonathan Dixon eighty three lived his life at the Dixon homestead on the Rockaway River in Hanover Township Morris County. His death follows a stroke of paralysis suffered recently at his home near Pine Brook. A notable grove beside the homestead has hosted a famous picnic for nearly a century. Archibald Herron, condemned for killing Rev Prichett, has been moved to the death house in Trenton to face electrocution in the week of September 7. Ethel Murray seven dies after choking on a five cent piece swallowed during coughing and dies during surgery at General Hospital Paterson.

Jonathan Dixon Hanover Neck Pine Brook Dixon Rockaway River Hanover Township Morris County Mr. Dixon W Herron Archibald Herron Mr. Prichett New Brunswick Trenton Ethel Murray Paterson General Hospital

German Machine Guns Halt Balloon Test at Augsburg

During a night training near Augsburg a machine gun corps fired on a target balloon sent aloft to test air defense. The balloon was brought down at the first valley, demonstrating the army’s ability to oppose opposing balloon corps.

Berlin Augsburg

Marietta Gunboat Dispatch and Powder Explosion Report

Telegraphic condensations describe the gunboat Marietta being dispatched to Cosha Hondas to protect Americans and London interests. George dynisdowe, a robber in the American market, failed to meet stock obligations in Huntington West Virginia. In Stafford Raleigh County a powder house exploded with 100 kegs of powder causing near total destruction of buildings.

Washington, D, C Marietta Cosha Hondas London George Dynisdowe Stock Exchange Thuntington W. Va Stafford Raleigh County

France to Use Posters to Attract Recruits

Paris reports the vote on two years of military service frees men from the Prench regiments and robs reeenlistments. The Twelfth Dragoons at Pont a Monsson plans American style recruiting posters to highlight uniforms discipline and life in service.

Paris Twelfth Dragoons Pont A Monsson

Political and civic notes span nations and projects

The report cites the Sultan of Turkey moving toward a constitution and parliamentary call, Washington talks on a national aerial society, Governor Hughes open to renomination, Portuguese chamber debates expelling religious orders, a $50 million emergency currency issue, Taft on judicial admin urgency, New York's Tower Building to be replaced, and criticism of US Army khaki purchases in the Philippines.

Washington D. C Hughes Adi Chamber of Deputies Kingdom Taft Justfey New York City Record

American balloonist survives near suffocation at exhibit

Captain Lovelace of America had a narrow escape at the Franco British Exhibition. While climbing over the gas bag the cover gave way and he plunged into the balloon. An assistant rescued him just in time as he nearly suffocated.

London Lovelace

Sprinter R J Walker Breaks 100 Yard Record in Abergavenny

R J Walker of South Africa, Olympic 100 meters winner, shattered the world 100 yard record in Abergavenny England with a time of 9.25 seconds, beating Dan J Kelly's Spokane mark by one fifth of a second set June 23 1906.

Abergavenny England R. J. Walker Dan J. Kelly Spokane Washington

Oklahoma primary results show sparse opposition for several incumbents

In Guthrie Oklahoma the primary yielded little opposition for United States Senator and several representatives. Figures for Thomas Gorge Demoncritt Dennis Trynn and Bird S McGuire indicate incumbents or candidates with minimal challenges amid a light election poll.

Guthrie, Okka Oklahoma Iight United States Lemon Thomas Gorge Demoncritt Dennis Trynn United States Bird S$. McGuire

Harbor works begin at Cold Spring Inlet site

The first pling for a harbor entrance at Cold Spring Inlet has been driven by contractors. Millville Physicians Association starts enforcing a statute limiting whisky prescriptions for bedridden patients. The Taylor Silt Manufacturing Company of Paterson made an assignment to creditors with liabilities about 80 000 dollars led by silk importers. Hammonton buyers ship tickleberries to Boston by the car load. David Kalt and Samuel Kinpkin of Atlantic City Gallers were badly burned when a gasoline explosion gutted Kalt’s shop. John P. Dullard, president of the Local Tax Board in Trenton, resigned as head of the local board after state taxation. Arthur T. Ball, seeking health, disappeared from the board walk and shot himself at Atlantic City.

Cold Spring Inlet Millville Physicians’ Association Taylor Silt Manufacturing Company Paterson Hammonton Boston David Kalt Samuel Kinpkin Atlantic City Kaltis John P. Dullard Trenton Arthur T. Ball

Prohibition Leader Predicts Record Fall Vote

The Prohibition National Committee chairman says the party will poll a record vote this fall. He claims prohibition territory has grown from 20,000,000 in 1904 to 40,000,000.

Prohibition Prohibition National Committee Prohibition Party

Major Loefiter Marks Fifty Years of White House Service

Major Charles D. A. Loefiter, a White House doorkeeper, celebrates fifty years of continuous service to the Government. The milestone marks an unusually long tenure at the nation's executive residence.

Charles D. A. Loefiter White House

Sheriff Bradley Faces Removal Over Saratoga Gambling Charges

Governor Hughes serves charges against Sheriff John Bradley Jr of Saratoga County for neglect of duty in suppressing race track gambling at Saratoga. The Anti Race Track Gambling Campaign Committee filed the case, seeking his removal and an executive chamber appearance in Albany.

Saratoga Hughes Saratoga Springs John Bradley, Jr Saratoga County Ben Smith Whc Walter Laidlaw New York Bradley Albany Sherif Bradley, Jr Saratoga Association

Fatal race on bridge ends in train tragedy near Indianapolis

Two teenagers Hubert Staley aged 17 and Toho Weston aged 19 attempted a frantic race across a Monon Railroad bridge over the White River seven miles from Indianapolis. Neither survived the 200 foot span as a passenger train struck them. A witness, Herbert Jenkins aged 18, reached safety and then fled down the embankment as the train passed, witnessing his companions' deaths.

Indianapolis Ind White River Hubert Staley Toho Weston Monon Herbert Jenkins Jenkins

Adulterated Celery Seed With Rock Dust Found

The Bureau of Chemistry reports a celery seed sample sold for planting contained about forty percent powdered rock. The adulteration was difficult for buyers to detect. The same lab shows how microscopy can identify flowers used to produce honey and verify its origin.

Washington, D. C Bureau of Chemistry

Explosion kills eight at York rolling mill

Eight men died and about twenty were injured when a boiler exploded at the York Rolling Mill in York Pennsylvania. The mill, shut for a week, housed two dozen workers repairing an engine. The blast demolished a large portion of the facility and trapped workers unable to escape.

York Holler

Fourteen Climbers Die in Alpine Fatalities Surge

A record Alpine death toll this year reports fourteen climbers killed in July with two seriously wounded as mountaineering hazards rise.

Alps

Four Die and Eight Hurt in Ontario Trolley Collision

Four persons were killed and eight seriously injured in a rear end crash on the Chatham Wallaceburg and Lake Erie Electric Railway on the Clintchio Beach line near London Ontario. The deceased include William Broomhead a Detroit musician and William Donovan son of Daniel Donovan. James Pleasance and Michael Pleasance, sons of John Pleasance proprietor of the Rankin House at Chatham.

London Ont Chatham, Wallaceburg and Lake Erie William Broomhead Detroit Willian Donovan Danial Donovan James Pleasance Michael Pleasance John Pleasance Rankin House Chatham

High society fads and notable matches headline London society

High diving gains favor among London society women. Margaret Hogan, Bar nard student in New York, is blind but attends lectures. Over three hundred women physicians attend the American Medical Association meeting in Chicago. Margarita Drexel of Philadelphia draws gossip in London. Mrs K R Otts drives 200 miles in 6 hours 10 minutes from Cleveland to Buffalo. Justice Erlanger in New York overturns a divorce decree to allow a final separation suit. Mrs Ronalds, confidante of Queen Alexandra, visits America after twenty years. Pauline Kohlsaat weds Potter Palmer in Chicago.

Londo Margaret Hogan Barnard New York City American Medical Association Chicago Magharita Drexel Anthony J. Drexel Philadelphia London K. R. Otts Cleveland Buffalo Justice Erlanger South Dakota Trenry Griffiths Ronalds Queen Alexandra America Pauline Kohlsaat H. H. Kohlsaat Potter Palmer

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