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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

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Dec 17, 1909

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President Taft’s Bowery visit and Carnegie Hall speech

President Taft, first to address the Bowery, spoke to the poor and unemployed at the Bowery Mission amid heavy rain. At Carnegie Hall he praised Christian unity, world citizenship, and the duty of the United States as a powerful nation, noting security forces saved him from a possible fall into the orchestra pit.

New York City Wiliam H. Taft New York Bowery Bowery Mission J. G. Hallimond Carnegie Hall Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Missions Africa God Man United States Cuba Washington Otra Taft Secret Service Archibald Butt

Captain Franklin Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement at West Point

Captain Thomas Franklin, former treasurer of West Point Academy in New York, pleaded guilty to embezzlement and was sentenced to two and a half years in Atlanta prison.

Franklin Thomas Franklin West Point

Insurgent Leader Presses Zelaya Surrender or Battle

General Estrada, head of the Micaraguan insurgents, was told by his envoy in Washington to secure Zelaya's surrender or engage immediately. The directive underscored the high-stakes confrontation shaping the conflict.

Estrada Washington, D. C Zelaya

Man frozen to death in Trey Palacios Bay incident

In Palacios Texas a man froze to death after two millers from Nebraska were anchored in a disabled motor boat that had been battered by an icy norther all night. B. B. Clark was found frozen, his father T. B. Clark was rescued unconscious but will survive. The water is shallow and the men could have waded to shore.

Leon Jackson Haddonfield Jackson Edward Malone

Arranged to Die by Own Action in Pittsburgh Case

Police believe Samuel Woolf a wealthy Brad dock restaurant keeper hired a man to kill him. Woolf had arranged to commit suicide by his own action but his heart failed. A note on the body stated if you think a man a coward who commits death by own action try it and mentioned his wife Belle Mr. Woolf and that he loved her but it was best for him to go.

Pittsburg Samuel Woolf Braddock Woolf Belle Mr. Woolf

Ice Trust Convicted Under Anti Monopoly Law in New York

The American Ice Company known as the Ice Trust was found guilty in the Criminal Branch of the New York Supreme Court for violating the Donnelly anti monopoly act. The verdict came after one hour and forty minutes, carrying the maximum $6000 fine. The case marks the first conviction under the 1899 act and could affect the company’s license to do business in the state.

New York City American Ice Company Ice Trust Supreme Court Telco Jerome Wheeler Ice Company Llegal Osborne Winsch Stanchfield

Racine Schools Ban Dirty Faces for Pupils

Racine Wisconsin public school students must present clean faces. After a Board of Education meeting, officials ordered towels and soap distributed to schools. Any child with a soiled countenance will be sent to the basement to scrub the face and punished if not cleaned.

Racine Wis Board of Education

Census Bureau Report on Cotton Growth Through Dec 1

Census Bureau bulletin shows 8 878 277 running bales of cotton from 1909 growth to December 1 versus 11 008 661 in 1908, excluding winters and counting round bales. Proportions by December year end reach 84.1 percent for 1903, 76.6 percent for 1907 and 77.2 percent for 190 Baer.

Washington, D. C Census Bureau Baer

Money Elected Senate Minority Leader in Washington Caucus

In a Washington caucus Democratic Senators chose Senator H. D. Money of Mississippi as minority leader, succeeding Senator Culberson of Texas who resigned.

Latham Breaks World Altitude Record Over Mourmeton

Hubert Latham the French aeronaut attained a height between 475 and 600 meters about 1600 feet at Mourmeton France. The ascent reportedly surpassed the official world record, marking a notable aviation milestone.

Mourmeton France Hubert Latham

Archery contest in England attracts 300 plus women

The article notes over 300 women contestants at recent archery events in England. It also mentions Bryn Maown as the first term with no hazing of girl students. Other items report Mme Emile Loyson’s Paris death, Mrs. George W. Childs selling a Pasadena home, Mrs. George W. Sloane’s search for her ex husband in Los Angeles, the Maternity Hospital in Minneapolis achieving world’s lowest death rate, Miss Belle Kinney’s monument design, Sarah Deutsch’s arrest for theft, and a courtroom incident in which articles were found and the defendant released.

England Bryn Maown Woman's College Mme Emile Jane Loyson Charles Loyson Pere Hyacinthe Paris George W. Childs Pasadena Philadelphia George W. Sloane, Jr New York City Los Angeles Maternity Hospital Minneapolis Martha G. Ripley Belle Kinney Nashville Tenn Sarah Deutsch Cli

Federal bill targets interstate white slave traffic

Representative Mann introduced a bill giving Congress power over interstate and foreign commerce to punish the coercion or inducement of women for immoral purposes. It creates a felony with fines up to 5000 dollars and up to five years imprisonment, doubled penalties for girls under eighteen, and requires records of women immigrating for immoral purposes. It also imposes a 2000 dollar fine or two years for harboring such a woman and failing to file her record. Senator Depew’s opening day joke is noted with wife in gallery and a moment of laughter from the senator.

Mann Ilness Commissioner-General of Immigration

What Fights Loom In This Session Of Congress

The forthcoming session of Congress is described as militant with clashes to expect. Debates loom over the tariff federal interstate commerce control and the Sugar Trust. Republicans insurgents and Democrats clash with Aldrich forces while women’s suffrage and Nicaragua policy spark sharp contention.

Congress Aldrich Sugar Trust White House Department of Justice Reactionary Legisatora Nicaragua Indies

Insurgent Republicans Pushing Postal Savings Plan

In Congress the Republican insurgents map a path to pass a postal savings plan while challenging leaders Nelson Aldrich and Joseph Cannon. President Taft’s annual message is cited as urging action on key measures, with insurgents determined to advance general legislation this session.

Savings Bank Nelson W. Aldrich Rhode Island Joseph G. Cannon Ilnois House Senate Taft Crate Tatin

Clark predicts inactive session in Congress

Representative Champ Clark of Missouri warns that if Republican leaders press their program the House may sit a long time, aiming mainly to pass necessary appropriation bills and adjourn. He says the Speaker and advisers intend to do little beyond that, with the Democrats facing a pivotal choice.

House Champ Clark Missouri Mr. Clark

Lords Uphold Baltimore Executors in Death Duty Case

The House of Lords dismissed the appeal of the executors of W. S. Winans of Baltimore who died in England in 1897 against death duties. They sought the return of 650000 dollars paid under a tax on foreign bearer bonds, claiming Inland Revenue overcharged.

Death Dutley Baltimorean England London House of Lords Great Britain W. S. Winans Baltimore Commissioners of Inland Revenue Winans

Telegraphic Ticks and Global Political Fallout

The Bank of England rate rise spurs gold demand as a reduction looms. Zelaya tightens grip with foreign advisers and detains 1000 suspected rebels. Briand unites Republicans with a notable speech. Lords expected to vote on the budget amid Liberal betting. Meriwether travels by motorcycle from San Francisco to New York. Taft backs Zelaya indemnity stance. Justice Department lawyers narrow the Standard Oil ruling to core trade effects.

Bank of England Zelaya M. Briand Republican Party House of Lords H. . Meriwether San Francisco New York City Loeb Washington, D. C Secretary of the Treasury Customs Service Taft Senox Department of Justice

Whiskers on Capitol Sparks Stir and Senate Shifts

In Congress, Representative Ellis of Oregon faced ridicule over whisker changes and a doorkeeper mix up, while Senator Bailey of Texas proposed moving Senate meetings from noon to 2 PM. The British printer idea drew little support, with the routine unchanged.

Immigration Commission reports on white slave traffic findings

The Immigration Commission prepared reports on white slave traffic tied to immigration and plans to submit them to Congress soon. At a special meeting the commission approved nearly finished results to be delivered by subject rather than in one bulky volume before March 1, with action expected in the current session.

Trafic Immigration Commission Congress Commission

Prince Frederick of Germany Renounces Title for Marriage

Prince Frederick von Sayn Wittgenstein relinquishes his princely rank after family approval under a 1607 statute. He marries Marie Louise Vertling, a middle class woman, in a union seen as beneath his status. The renunciation follows male-family direction and law.

Prince Frederick Germany Berlin Frederick von Sayn Wittgenstein Frederick Marie Louise Vertling

Prominent Figures and Political Shifts Highlight News

Dean Cushing resigns to President Butler from Columbia Law School. Captain Samuel Cody naturalizes as British citizen. Charles Schwab serves as Lehigh trustee. T Coleman du Pont may retire, weakening H A du Pont’s re election bid. Wellman cites Cook imposter claim. Hochwachter arrested for speed law violation. Aldrich discusses Monetary Commission. Hughes honors Governor Johnson at Scandinavian memorial.

Dean Cushing Columbia Law School Butler Samuel F. Cody Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Company Lehigh University H. A. du Pont T. Coleman du Pont Walter Wellman Washington DD. C Frederick A. Cook Aleck Hochwachter Berlin New York City N. W. Aldrich Monetary Commission Hughes Johnson Minnesota

Conservatism tempers calls for broad investigations in Congress

Both Senate and House members express restraint after recent pledges to probe trusts and controversies. Senator Borah plans a resolution to investigate the Sugar Trust but will let it idle during Justice Department prosecutions. Representative Campbell will seek Attorney General guidance before acting. Senator Nelson delays Ballinger Pinchot inquiry. Representative Hitchcock introduces land office probe, sent to Rules Committee.

Congress Borah Department of Justice Campbell

Senators Penrose and Guggenheim Noted For Size Clash

The Senate floor buzzed during the President's message as Senators Penrose and Guggenheim drew attention with their contrasting statures. Penrose stands about six and a half feet tall, well proportioned, while Guggenheim is around five feet, slight in build, prompting reactions among colleagues.

Senate Penrose Gugeenheim Bandat Teriey Mr. Penrose Guggenheim

Laborer Dies as Pail Falls at NYC Building Site

Antonio Martini, forty three, was struck on the head by a tar pall that broke loose from the hoist on the eighth floor of a ten story building at 132 West Twenty seventh street. He died instantly on the ground floor where a team of roofers worked on the stairway.

New York City Antonio Martini West Twenty-seventh Street Ipe

Nations weigh in on far flung affairs and finance

French industrial stocks rise while Estrada lauds U.S. Nicaragua action. Belgian officials protest Congo misrule. Knickerbocker Trust settles with receivers for 150000. Supreme Court denies Morse certiorari and allows Gompers appeal. Roosevelt and son bag an elephant in Africa. Epstein surrenders after two year fugitive status. Alsop claim moved to friendly adjustment by King Edward VII. Athol post office burglars loot 3550.

General Estrada United States Nicaragua Congo Knickerbocker Trust Company New York City Forever United States Supreme Court Charles W. Morse Samuel Gompers Roosevelt Africa Hyman Epstein Brooklyn Chile Knox Alsop Edward VII Athol Mass

Nine Dead of Gold in Yawl on Lake Erie

Nine men frozen to death on Lake Erie aboard the Bessemer and Marquette ferry boat No. 2 after a terrible gale. The Commodore Perry towed the bodies to Erie as a large search and public procession followed. Conneaut residents identified victims and officials spoke of the ship’s loss with dozens of boats and wagons aiding the recovery.

Erie State Fisheries Commodore Perry Great Lakes Besemer and Marquette Lake Erie Conneaut Ohio H. Thomas Cook Port Stanley William Ray J. W. Souris G. R. Smith F. Steel Freman J. Shenk J. Hart Offer O’hagen Charles Allen Bessemer and Marquette

Two Women Killed in Savannah by Axe Wielding Negro

In Savannah Georgia a Black assailant killed Mrs Eliza Gribble aged 70 and Mrs Carrie Orlando with an axe in their home. Mrs Maggie Hunter lay dying in a local hospital after a brutal beating. The attacker fled, the violent act occurred in the heart of the city.

Savannah Eliza Gribble Carrie Orlando Maggie Hunter Uate House

Fight at Soldiers' Home Leaves Veteran Dead in Brawl

Bath N Y reports William Lessenburgh a 70 year old Civil War veteran at the Soldiers' Home died from stab wounds after accusing an unknown member of Company I at the Home. Edward Pollard of that company surrendered a blood stained knife following a quarrel in a saloon. Lessenburgh leaves a widow and three sons in Syracuse.

William Lessenburgh Bath Willam Lessenburgh Company I Edward Pollard Pollard Lessenburgh Syracuse

Tragedy in Asheville: Trespassers shot on premises

Eliab Children shot and killed Belle Frizzle and wounded Cole Bard after allegedly ordering trespassers from his property near Diltshore, Asheville. Children claims Bard and Frizzle used foul language in front of his family before the shooting.

Cole Banl Belle Frizzle Asheville N. C Diltshore Cole Bard Eliab Bard Premsen

Rise In Cotton Prices Exaggerated by Report

No sensational rise in prices occurred on the New York Cotton Exchange after the government crop report indicated a short crop.

New York Cotton Exchange

Misa Lourie Strutt Wins $8000 Verdict in Brooklyn Suit

In the case titled preach of promise, Misa H. Lourie Strutt sued Dr. Francis A. Kaicher in Brooklyn New York. The jury awarded $8000 but the verdict awaits possible post trial actions.

Misa H. Lourie Strutt Francis A. Kaicher Brooklyn N. Y

International Labor Notes Across Nations and Unions

A survey summarizes union actions and issues including 65000 Chinese and Las Cor seamen aboard British ships. The Alabama federation seeks a national tuberculosis sanatorium. Labor divisions span miners carpenters painters and garment workers. The International Photo Engravers Union funds tubercular treatment nationwide. Cigarmakers vote for a seventh vice president. English shipowners cut wages from 25 dollars to one a month shrinking union membership. The Railroad Telegraphers Union spans Canada the United States Porto Rico Cuba the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines. The Glove Workers Union backs women’s suffrage to secure economic independence for workers.

Lascor Alabama America International Photo-Engravers’ Union Cigarmakers’ International Union England Railroad Telegraphers’ Union Canada United States Porto Rico Cuba Hawaiian Islands Philippines International Glove Workers Union

Governor and Judge Named in New Mexico Territory

The President sent to the Senate names of William J. Milla and William H. Pope of New Mexico to be Governor and Chief Justice respectively of the Territory. Also reports death, theft, local events, and diplomatic arrivals across various cities.

Washington, D. C Senate William J. Milla William H. Pope New Mexico Territory

Gladstone to Be a Peer and Governor General of South Africa

In April Herbert Gladstone will go to South Africa to assume the post of Governor General and will be raised to the peerage. Other items note Finland ordered to pay war expenses, suffragettes raise near ten thousand pounds, Turkey’s Crete settlement refused, a Paris fraud case delay, and Grand Duke Nicholas to oversee affairs in Finland.

Gladstone London Herbert South Africa United South Africa St. Petersburg Borotkin Finland Nicholas Nicholaievitch

London Liberal campaign pledges Irish self rule

Premier Ragquith announced the Liberal policy to establish full self government in Ireland for purely Irish affairs. Lamar Middleton dies in Paris at 37, a renowned American foreign correspondent. Herman Kaulbach, the Munich born artist of 1846, is reported dead. The British ship Celtic Chief ashore at Honolulu is refloated by the German cruiser Arcona. Roosevelt expedition data notes 6683 specimens collected. United States Minister Egan and Mrs Egan depart Copenhagen for New York on the Ogcor Vt for a three month vacation.

London Ragquith Hhis Ireland Herman Kaulbach Munich Honolulu Hamburg Arcona Egan Copenhagen United States Miss Egan New York City Ogcor Vt Mr. Egan

Physicians' Protective Association Critiques School Board Policy

In Woodbury the Physicians' Protective Association declares no member should inspect a school board under the new law for less than one dollar per student. The piece notes the law requires biannual physical exams for each pupil, implying near one thousand dollars for Woodbury’s 9465 students and many extra visits, threatening doctors’ practice. A boy in Montclair buys a Red Cross stamp with a penny, asking if it cures tuberculosis, while a clerk explains the fund supports prevention.

Physicians' Protective Association Woodbury State Board of Education

Toy Revolver Foils Burglars At Lanning Home

Louis Lanning a nine year old of Trenton frightened two burglars by producing a revolver in the dining room. He feared for his six year old sister and went to his father’s room to arm himself, forcing the intruders to flee with their loot left behind.

Toy Louis Lanning Trenton Lanning

Post Office Burglary at Alloway Loots Office and Store

Burglars dynamited the Alloway post office back door to seize 900 dollars in stamps and 50 dollars in cash and money orders. Entrance gained with tools stolen from J. F. Ayres store, which was also looted. This marks the fourth post office robbery in ten years, the last about a year ago.

Would Give Baby Away In Need Of A Home

A young French widow in Paterson asks Justice Cohen to place her baby boy in a stable home after months of care by others while she works. She seeks a devoted permanent home offering life chances for the child. A recluse, Miss Eliza McHenry of High street Holly, is found bedridden and helpless at home and is hospitalized after three days unseen.

Justice Cohen Washington Street Paterson Ife Eliza McHenry High Street Holly Burlington County Hospital

Alice Paul to Return Home for Christmas Dinner

Miss Alice Paul, student and suffrage activist, wired from London that she would return to Moorestown for Christmas dinner. Her mother, Mrs. W. N. Paul, welcomed the homecoming though they disagree on suffrage. relations remain cordial.

Alice Paul Ufe London W. N. Paul Moorestown

Noted Local Accidents And Civic Notes In New Jersey

Mrs John Mowrey wife of a Caldwell butcher blocked a route by hitching his wagon horse and delivering meat in his place and was injured when the horse bolted. Gloucester County gunner license fees total 3000 dollars. Edmund P Lumley named collector of delinquent taxes in Salem. Mrs Sarah Fay aged eighty of Downer has completed her fourth bed quilt since September 2. Harry White near Willistown sold over 43650 baskets of truck in four years. Nearly $100 was raised for a library when Wightstown Methodist Sunday school staged Not a Man in the House. Colonel G G Green and family left Woodbury in their private car for California for the winter. Mantha Grange of Wenonson elected Charles Scottmaster. Water works station at Gloucester City to provide its best water in years. Lebanon Gun Club plans a big shooting match with a 1700 pound bull as principal prize.

Gloucester County Edmund P. Lumley Salem Sarah Fay Downer Harry White Williamstown Uo Library Wightstown G. G. Green Woodbury California Mantha Grange Wenonsh Charles Scottmaster Gloucester City Lebanon

World’s Torpedo Record Set By Paul Jones

The torpedo boat destroyer Paul Jones arrived in San Tego California from Magdalena Bay after breaking the world's torpedo record with the Bliss Leavitt torpedo achieving ten hits from eleven shots. Commanded by Lieut. M. Davis the ship may have won the President’s trophy for naval gunnery though official scores pending. The Paul Jones previously secured the trophy in 1904 1905 and 1908.

Paul Jones San Tego Cal Magdalena

Wreck on Lake Shore Line Kills and Injures many

A rear end collision near North East between the New York Central Limited and a Chicago to Boston special in a raging snowstorm left three dead among passengers on the Boston train and eleven seriously injured. Dozens more were hospitalized with cuts and broken bones as the wreck disrupted service between Erie and Cleveland.

Erie Buffalo St. Lewis New York City Chicago Boston Lake Shore Road North Exgst Here Frank F. Cook Green Bay Wls E L Blogston Jamaica Plain Mass George B. McEangle Indian Harbor Conn Accola Delaques Auburn N. Y Louisetdole George 8. McFadden Greenwich Frank A. Starks Greenville Wis Edna Loftus W.E- Burr T. J. Harding Cleveland M. Masters Cincinnati Clayton Chapman Elyria William Coale Warren New York Central Limited New York, Central Limited Berger Collinwood Falkenstein Limited

Boy Dies for Love in Reading Home Romance Tragedy

Walter Sherman seventeen kills himself at the home of his sweetheart Susane Hoch sixteen near Stonetown after his parents object to their engagement. He leaves the house at ten, then a midnigh t shot is heard. he dies an hour later asking for forgiveness and saying he was love crazed.

Reading Walter Sherman Stonetown Susane Hoch Hoch Shermen

Soldiers Sent to Washington From Philippines Insane

A carload of insane soldiers from the Philippines, under Major J. M. Kennedy, were transported to Washington, D. C. Kennedy said insanity is rising fastest among soldiers in the Philippines, caused by homesickness and overindulgence in bino a native Philippine drink, with melancholia contributing to the cases.

Philippines Pittsburg J. M.kennedy Washington, D. C Pacific Coast Kennedy

Asquiths Home Rule Wins Sparks Irish Support

Dublin officials report the Central Committee of the Irish Nationalists unanimously back the Liberals after Premier Asquith declares support for home rule. The move, led by John Redmond, signals a political shift amid the general election. A separate Chicago incident notes Fred Anderson, a New York registrant, found dead by apparent poisoning in McCoy's Hotel with a note requesting cremation.

Dublin Ireland Asquith John Redmond Fred Anderson New York City McCoy’s Hotel Chicago

Mrs Belmont Leads Fund For New York Shirtwaist Strikers

Mrs Belmont and Mrs C H P Belmont organized a public appeal and raised 1525 dollars to aid striking shirt waist workers in New York City. The drive aimed to support the workers during the industrial action and hardship.

Field of Sports Notes and Football Plans for 1910

James R Keene's Ballot returns from England amid campaign setbacks. Michigan names Miller captain for 1910. O'Brien offered 12000 bonus for Australia bout with Burns. Sullivan named stakeholder in Jeffries Johnson $40000 fund. Freddie Welsh defeats Summers in England for lightweight title. Virginia schools seek football rate revisions. Jester offers Harvard Princeton or Carlisle a Michigan New Year game at Pasadena during the tournament.

James R. Keene England Miller Wao Michigan Ann Arbor Hugh McIntosh Philadelphia Jack O’brien Australia Tommy Burns Timothy D. Sullivan Freddie” Welsh Johnny” Summers Forte Virginia Harvard Princeton Carlisle Pasas Fonts Cal

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