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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

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Dec 31, 1909

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University of Copenhagen rejects Dr Cook claims

Great Danish dismay as Taft and Minister Egan face partial blame for trusting Cook’s feats. Report of the Copenhagen expedition mirrors prior New York Herald summaries from September and October. Cook books lack original observations, and documents show no proof of actual astronomical work or sledge journey. Committee finds no evidence Cook reached the Pole.

University of Copenhagen Cook New York Herald

Danish University Panel Destroys Cook Pole Claim

The Copenhagen Special Committee report condemns Frederick A. Cook’s North Pole discovery claim as false. It labels his observations worthless and portrays him as an impostor, prompting doubt among explorers and scientists and stirring national chagrin in Denmark.

Copenhagen Denmark University of Copenhagen Frederick A. Cook North Pole Raven Cook Raud Rasmussen Balomonsen J. Cook Gustav Holm Pole Wao Loose Olufson Danish Geographical Society National Tidende America Knud Rasmussen Dr.Cook Cape Sparbo Eth Copenhagen University Commodore Hovgaard Professor Torp Lonadale

Society Women Aid Strikers Parade Through Fifth Avenue

Society women joined a New York parade supporting striking workers, riding in automobiles along Fifth Avenue. The event showcased organized backing by local society circles and featured supporters in coordinated outfits.

Fifth Avenue Basonnaldefutieg New York City

Balinger-Pinchot Inquiry Opened by Senate

Secretary Bal linger initiative prompts Senate in Washington to launch a sweeping inquiry into the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy, marking Taft’s initial move against the alleged cabal.

Ballinger Senate Washington M. C Ballinger-Pinchot Taft

British campaign kicks into earnest phase across unions

The British campaign begins in earnest as Thernl and Unionist leaders speak. Grand Duke Michael Nicholalevitch, Czar’s grand uncle, dies in Cannes. George Salting’s art collection, bequeathed to England, valued at 10 to 20 million dollars. Alan Pratt of Bridgeport appeals to his wife claimed lured away by a hypnotist. Judge Madvizx arrives in Nicaragua amid election fever for Zelayas presidency. Four Koya, oldest of twelve, rescued from a hut near Wear Caldwell New Jersey. none literate. Pennsylvania Railroad orders fifty giant electric locomotives from Westinghouse of Pittsburgh for New York terms.

Michael Nicholalevitch Cannes George Salting Alan Pratt Bridgeport Conn William J. Conners Buffalo C. F. Murphy Madvizx Nicaragua Corinto Mangun Zelaya Koya Eldcst Wear Caldwell N. J Pennsylvania Railroad Westinghouse Company Pittsburg New York

University Examining Committee Angered by Doctor Cook

Members of the Examining Committee, led by President Strongrep, express anger at Doctor Cook's conduct. The panel queries whether another examination will occur if Cook retrieves allegedly undeveloped instruments and observations. A majority show reluctance to spend more time on the matter.

Etah Strongrep Cook

Forces of General Estrada Victorious at Rama

In Rama near Bluefields Nicaragua revolutionary forces under General Estrada rout Zelayan troops. Recreo captured as Estrada’s forces advance eight miles along the front. Generals Mena Fornes Diaz Alfredo Diaz Chimorro Matuty direct the push with heavy machine gun use and entrenched defense overcome. Captain Godfrey Fowler, ex Thirty-third U.S. Infantry, commanded artillery.

Bluefields Nicaragua Commendt Estrada Diay Recree Godfrey Fowler Thirty-third Infantry

Beet Sugar Men Indicted for Water Right Fraud

Five indictments for conspiracy to defraud the federal government were returned against leaders and sales staff of the defunct Great Western Beet Sugar Co in Boise Idaho. The case centers on the Mountain Home land project where water rights allegedly were never supplied and lands were claimed and sold multiple times.

Boise Idaho Great Western Beet Sugar Company John H. Garrett W. C. Howrie United States Mountain Home Fred Daniels K. J. Colthorp C. J. Griffith

Laborer Unearths 50000 At Old Schickart Property

A laborer excavating on Twenty first and Main in Wheeling found earthen jars containing gold coins on heirs of Dr Schickart’s estate land. Dr Schickart, murdered twenty years ago, avoided banks. the contractor now holds the treasure and plans to keep it. Heirs, laborer, and Wheel ing Stamping Co owners contest possession.

Wheeling W. Va Dr. Schickart Ephew Wheeling Stamping Company

Eight-Year-Old Baltimore Girl Tries Suicide Over Doll

In Mount Washington near Baltimore an eight-year-old girl Frances L Hadge tried to hang herself after being punished for taking money from her mother’s purse to buy a doll. Her six-year-old brother Frank found her and the mother’s timely action saved her life. Frances said she feared Santa would not bring the doll, so she bought it.

Baltimore Frances L. Hadge Mount Washington Here Frank Frances Santa Claus

Governor Pardons Agnes Goode and Five Other Women

Galveston Texas Mrs Agnes Goode the lone white woman in state penitentiaries is pardoned by Governor Campbell. In recent days five more women and twenty-five men were released on Pardon Board recommendations. Goode had been sentenced to thirty five years and has served part of her term. The governor said the world will be none the better for keeping the unfortunate in prison for thirty five years.

Galveston Texas Agnes Goode Campbell Goode

Independent Milk Dealers Ruined

Inquiry into the Milk Trust in New York City showed persistent efforts aimed at ruining an independent dealer’s trade. The findings outline tactics used to disrupt supply, pricing, and distribution while detailing involved entities and dates from the investigation.

Milk Trust New York City

Phipps Donates Half Million for Tuberculosis Effort

Henry Phipps of Pittsburg donated 500000 dollars to the University of Pennsylvania to fund tuberculosis suppression work. Nicaragua’s Congress unanimously chose Dr. Jose Madriz as president succeeding Zelaya. Tin prices leapt in London with an increase exceeding four pounds.

Henry Phipps Pittsburg University of Pennsylvania London

President Lowell Advocates Business Education Link

Cambridge Massachusetts President Lowell of Harvard argues for integrating business education with traditional liberal arts. He asserts universities must grow from their communities and collaborate with the outside world to advance mankind, noting Western state universities lead in this effort while Eastern colleges follow.

Cambridge Mass Lowell Harvard

Balloonists Cross North Sea To Prussia In 830 Mile Flight

London balloonist Hon Mrs Asheton Harbord and two pilots ascended from Battersea in Nire Vana to challenge the Aero Challenge Cup. The craft left Deal, crossed the North Sea, landing near Hagen Prussia after about three hours in the air and an overnight pause, covering roughly 830 miles.

London England Asheton Harbord Battersea Deal Ostend North Sea Hagen Prussia

TWO MINES EXPLOSIONS CLAIM EIGHT LIVES IN CHICAGO AREA

Eight men and a teen age boy died and about four hundred escaped injury after a gas explosion in Mine A of the Chicago and Cartersville Coal Company. Open lamps carried by workers are blamed. Rescuers faced after damp as they recovered bodies and fought to reach deeper workings.

W. T. Pierce Eugene Barrett Thomas Williams George Sayter Salvatore Greece Pietro Romeo Thomas Harber James Guinney Robert Hueston Pierce Snyder Greece Romeo

Baby shoplifter Annie Paviinski held by police

In St Louis, an eight year old girl Annie Paviinski, daughter of Frank Paviinski, is dubbed the baby shoplifter. She has been arrested three times for theft, spent two weeks in the Industrial School, and escaped repeatedly. Police say she stole a brother’s dollar and fifty cents and once rifled a nation store of sixty cents worth toys.

St. Louis Annie Paviinski Frank Paviinski Carr Street Annie 4 Nation

TIRED OF JAPAN HUSBAND APPEAL FOR RETURN HOME

Helen Emery of Francisco California seeks permission to return to her Nipponese husband and defend a six month old child. She asks protection and insists on reuniting at his side. Archdeacon, her father, may travel to Seattle to bring them back from their lakeside cottage.

Francisco Cal Archdeacon Fm

Grandson for Mill McLean and Walsh heirs born in DC

John McLean and Thomas F. Walsh announce a son to Mr and Mrs Edward Beale McLean. The baby makes the McLean and Walsh fortunes, estimated at 75000000, pass to the new heir. McLean and Walsh are the nation’s leading multi millionaires.

Washington, D. C John McLean Thomas F. Walsh

Women in Day's News Highlights of Social Court Actions

In New York seven Bridgeton girls resign factory jobs to marry in a single day. Ada Farrar, the Countess von Boos Farrar, helps a Boston divorcee, Marie Corelli comments on American women. A $2000 verdict favors Missy Hero in Zelaya breach case. Mrs Brokaw cites $30,000 spent in a year in a separation suit. Baker’s wife named to Brooklyn Training School board by Mayor McClellan. Julia Marlowe defends herself in a suit with FE Sothern amid stage claims of a $9000 adapter for a play.

New York Bridgeton N. J Ada Eugenia Farrar Countess von Boos-Farrar Robert Bacon Boston Harvard Marie Corelli Missy Hero Zelaya New York City W. Gould Brokaw Baker Brooklyn Discripiinary Training School McClellan Julia Marlowe Woman

Astronomical Calculations for 1910 Eclipse Timings

Comprehensive 1910 ephemeris detailing eclipses in May November including solar and lunar events. Includes magnitude figures, geographic visibility, and exact shadow times. Also lists planetary positions, cardinal points, and seasonal boundaries with solstice and equinox timings.

Toosmania Australia United States Liberia Japan Korea

Church holy days and feast dates for 1910 calendar

A dated enumeration of liturgical days and feast dates for 1910 covering New Year’s Day through Christmas, with saints’ days and Easter chronology notes. The list includes prime ecclesiastical days such as Ash Wednesday, Lent, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, and Advent, plus saints like St Patrick, St George, and St John the Baptist. Also shown are Julian and Jewish and Islamic eras for cross-calendar reference and related chronologies.

St. Paul Purification B. V. M St. George St. Mark Philips and James Ascension Thursda Trinity Corpus Christi St. Barnabas St. John the Baptist Saints Peter and Paul St. James St. Bartholomew St. Matthew Simon and Jide St. Andrew St. Stephen St. John the Evangelist Joly Innocents

Halley’s Comet Reappears Amid Superstitions

Dr. Wolf of Heidelberg first photographed Halley’s Comet’s 1900 reappearance, finding it on Sunday September 22 within Gemini near Orion, magnitude sixteenth. The event fuels beliefs linking comets to disasters and a "Star of Bethlehem." The comet promises continued visibility into 1910, rising before the Sun in May and reaching evening brightness near Pollux in Gemini after the Sun’s conjunction with the Sun.

Wolf Heidelberg Hailes GemIni Orion Bethlehem Pollux

Poem fragment from Anna M M Pratt in Oregon to Texas

A compact verse by Anna MM Pratt travels from Oregon to Texas. It contemplates New Year hopes, kindness, and loving thoughts guiding days through December. The piece uses imagery of birds and pleasant greetings to frame reflective, gentle aspirations.

Anna MM. Pratt Oregon Texas Ploved

Prominent People in Flight and Power Shifts

A collage of brief items notes Francis J. Heney resigning as assistant D A of San Francisco, William Powell Frith’s death in London, an appendicitis operation on Percy A. Rockefeller in Greenwich, Major General Barry reassigned to California command, Aldrich planning speeches on monetary questions, Rev William Stevens changing churches in New York, Goldsborough elected commodore of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club, Breen delaying a trip to France after an X ray, Zelaya transferring property to foreigners, Wickersham seeking 40 000 for sugar fraud prosecutions, heavy Chilean fire in Valdivia leaving thousands homeless, aviator Mone Merlot severely injured in an accident, insurgents claiming 000 at Managua, Manchurian fears of further action, drug reportage by Professor Rusty, and New York Central’s Death Avenue fatalities and injuries tally.

Francis J. Heney San Francisco William Powell Frith London Percy A. Rockefeller Greenwich Conn Thomas H. Barry Army of Cuban Pacification Department of California Aldrich William D. Stevens Reformed Episcopal Church of Our Redeemer Philadelphia Wirst New York City PF. Carroll Goldsborough Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club Boston Keema Zelaya Nicaragua Wickersham Congress Valdivia Chile Mone Merlot Jonshintinople Managua Manchuria Hanle Chapitn HW. AL Rusty College of Pharmidey New Uypite

Lynchers Hang Killers After Virginia Feud Shooting

In Hurley Virginia a mob of 160 overpowered guards and hanged Henry Pennington after he shot Samuel Baker on the way to an entertainment. Baker died, his wife and two children were wounded, and friend Wyatt Meadows escaped. Pennington, wounded, was jailed then moved to a safer location. Baker’s funeral moved forward as his kin share ties to a prior sextuple murder case.

Samuel Baker Hurley Henry Pennington Pennington Baker Wyatt Meadows Grundy Betty" Justice George Meadows Howard Little

Wet and firemark town headlines from early 20th century clipping

Walla Walla votes wet by 622 majority after a campaign. Leominster town hall and opera house burned causing $150000 loss. North Adams reports largest license majority yet, Mayor Waterhouse re elected. Ex preacher McCrossan jailed fined $4000 or year. Cynthia Lucas wins $500 in a false arrest case. Corset saves Miss Ethel Eitelhuber after a shot grazes curtain. Boston judge forgery warrant issued for ex Kentucky judge Moffett. Ampt wills $160000 to Cincinnati for concerts. Manitoba dry wins expand to eighty counties. fifty remain wet. Chicago bread law upheld by Supreme Court. Deer killed by train near Hoosac Tunnel. Norfolk dairyman Comstock seeks army re enlistment after typhoid concerns.

Painter and author Frederic Remington dies at 48

Ridgefield Conn. Frederic Remington painter of Indian Life sculptor and author died in his new home at age forty eight from general septic peritonitis from appendicitis. He married Eva Caton of Gloversville N Y and is survived by her. Born in St Lawrence County New York his father was Pierre Remington editor of the Ogdensburg Journal. His ancestors fought in the border wars from Canada to the United States in the French and Indian War Revolution War of 1812 and Civil War.

Ridgefield, Conn Frederic Remington Mr. Remington Eva Caton Gloversville N. Y St. Lawrence County New York Pierre Remington Ogdensburg Journal Canada United States

Pittsburg Boy Slain by Thieves in River Avenue House

The body of fourteen year old James Lawrence Friel, throat cut and bearing wounds, was found in a deserted River avenue house after two weeks. He vanished from his father’s home December 13 from School of the Epiphany. Police suspect a gang killed him to prevent disclosure. he enjoyed detective games and followed a clue into a thieves den.

Pittsburg James Lawrence Friel

Gas turns on. New York Dean found dead in bed

In San Francisco a man employed in New York City revenue office since December 1 was found gas fed, by his wife on return, after tending a sick child overnight. One jet open, body half dressed, window ajar. Suspected suicide. father a wealthy New York dry goods merchant. discord noted between father and son.

New York City Revenue Office Ward San Francisco

Cabinet Resigns in Chile After Short-Lived Government

A cabinet formed on September 32 with Ismael Tocornal as Premier and Interior Minister has resigned amid political shifts in Santiago. Other items note smallpox in Amoy, a London report on Gladstone for South Africa, a Paris murder ruling, and various international notices.

Chile Santiago Ismael Tocornal

Slayer Digs By Fire in Maryland Institution

Conrad Vox forty five a teamster at the Maryland Asylum and Training School for the Feeble Minded Owings Hills shot and killed Rita Phillips of Cambridge and wounded Edith Spence an attendant. He then barricaded himself in the employee quarters and set kerosene ablaze. The building burned and Vox died in the fire.

Baltimore Conrad Vox Maryland Asylum and Training School Owings Ahls Rita Philips Cambridge Edith Spence

Fire chief dies of injuries in Louisville crash

Benjamin Dillon, chief of the Louisville Fire Department, died from injuries five days after a crash while responding to a fast fire run. His automobile overturned at a corner. three other occupants were injured but out of danger. Dillon had taken charge less than six weeks ago.

Benjamin Dillon Louisville Hug Hart Louisville Fire Department Chief Dillon

Labor and Trade Union Movements Worldwide

The report notes clerks in Sacramento forming organization locally while London tailors plan a strong union. Short time notices appear in Horwich England with 6000 workers. A 1909 New York election ticket arises amid Ford’s legislative win. St Pan Minnesota pushes pipe trades council formation. Themachinists union reports 612806.50 in two years to June 30 1909. South Derbyshire pottery faces deadlock over revised payment scales. A major gas workers strike in Italy involves Milan Padua and Genoa.

Sacramento London England Horwich New York Ford New York City St. Pan Minn Pipe Trades Council International Association of Machinists Denellis Derbyshire Italy Gasen Aignal Milan Madone Genoa Cal Western Firs Sean Ton Les Jonathan Shia Niagara Jersey Neawe Durkeys Etereeaee Ibse Pacific Coast Long Island Fort No Duluth Eopreresers Onle Wae City

New Jersey Plans 800 Miles of State Roads for Ocean Boulevard

New Jersey State Highway Commission, led by Governor Fort and Senator Frelinghuysen, proposed to the next Legislature the construction of 800 miles of state roads. The plan would fund road building and maintenance to create main arterial routes linking major cities and serve as a model of modern road construction. A separate incident in Paterson saw a rushed marriage interrupted by an intruder, Miss Belle Stewart, then halted by the Justice, followed by a highway accident near Bordentown where engineer Chester Archer was seriously hurt after a collision with a telegraph pole.

State Highway Commission Atlantic Highlands Cape May Trenton New Jersey Justice Bothyl James Powers Edith Barnes Paterson Powers Mise Belle’ Stewart Justica Bothylin Miss Stewart Chester Archer Camden Amboy Pennsylvania Railroad Bordentown Joshua Mathewe Freman Archer Mercer

Hackensack man awarded 20000 for wall accident injuries

Axel Holm of Hackensack, injured when a wall collapsed at Edgewater while employed by General Chemical, received 20000 from a Bergen County jury. Holm is paralyzed from the waist down, with one foot amputated. he reacted emotionally in court. Also noted is nearsuicide by John Friant of Ewan and a separate incident involving Mrs Friant’s family.

Axel Holm Hackensack General Chemical Company Edgewater Bergen County Damageé Holm

Delinquent taxpayers jailed as officers cuff three offenders

Constable William R. Dopson arrested three delinquent taxpayers at Woodbury from a list of 300 offenders. At the jail door one man wilted and offered to pay, later admitting his folly cost him an extra half dollar. A negro unable to pay was placed behind bars, and a third man proved he was a non resident.

Woodbury William R. Dopson

Trenton Woman Saved From Snowdrift by Messenger Boys

Mrs Wilam Gorman narrowly escaped death when two messenger boys Samuel Becker and Robert O Loughlin found her buried in a snowdrift on a return from a party. She was treated at home. Nearby, Mrs Rosalie Kuser of Trenton received a Christmas gift from her sons Colonel A R Kuser and J L Kuser who hired a chauffeur and will pay his salary. Mrs Kuser is mother of the five Kuser brothers known in New Jersey politics and business.

Wilam Gorman Trenton Samuel Becker Robert O'Loughlin Rosalie Kuser A. R J. L. Kuser Mra Kuser Kuser New Jersey

Local mishaps and civic notes from Beverly and Clayton

Reports record a young fireman Leon Wilkeson losing a foot after a mishap at Wood Foundry in Beverly, while Clayton plans a telephone exchange and Samuel Downs secures the contract for a new two story fire house. Other items note injuries to Lloyd Penvaon and Dorothy Patton, a council election for Ella Thompson, a chemist role for Clifford Cline, and a church leadership change in Clayton.

Leon Wilkeson Wood Foundry Beverly Clayton Lloyd Penvaon Woodbury Misa Ella Thompson The Daughters of Liberty Paulsboro Samuel Downs Dorothy Patton Berlin

Young Folks Marry In Chimney Pierre Hills Pact

Twelve couples in the Franco-German settlement of Chimney Pierre Hills Indiana formed a marrying club and arranged a secret pact to wed. The most recent double wedding occurred at William Lanneman's home where one daughter and one son were joined in marriage.

Chimney Pierre Hills Indiana William Lanneman

Cotton Prices Snap as Crop Shortage Hits Market

New York reports show 9,363,222 bales ginned to December 13, down 68,000 from estimates. The USDA and industry leaders warn against over-optimism as a projected 10,088,000 bale yield meets a depleted supply. Farmers rush to sell for high prices. demand from India remains strong while Europe lags.

New York City National Association Uncle Sam Bulliah India Europe

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