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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
2
President Taft urged removal of administration offices from political patronage and sought greater economy in government. Senator Borah criticized Interior Department and Forest Service governance while Taft pressed efficiency in federal services.
Personal Cardinal O Connell sailed to Boston carrying jewels he gave his bride. Edward T Stotesbury presented Mrs Cromwell with 4 000 000 dollars. Brig Gen William Smith ASA retired died at Pelham Manor New York from pneumonia at age 80 after a long army career. Harvard board confirmed Robert Bacon as fellow to succeed the late Judge Francis C Lowell.
Sporting Lefty Burchell, a Montreal IL pitcher, becomes owner of the Syracuse State League baseball franchise. Ward says no trade of Al Mattern from the Boston Club for Arthur Devlin of the Giants. Harry Lewis knocks out Dixie Kid in Liverpool in eight rounds. Tom O Rourke says Palzer needs experience and could face Carl Morris after a Flynn bout.
Observations from 1910 include butter prices reaching highs unseen in 28 years, violence death tolls totaling 48 606 with 3 190 homicides, and repairs to destroyers McCall Paulding and Roe in Brooklyn. Political maneuvers surround Roosevelt and Perkins while Massachusetts weighs a broad personal property tax.
The State Agricultural Society in Albany dispatch notes heightened precautions for Governor Foss amid Black Hand threats. Mayor Gaynor and Mayor Shank spoke on public safety as concerns rise over labor unrest and political corruption investigations.
Summary of recent world events including the death of Foreign Lieutenant Boerner from burns after an aeroplane overturn in Senlis, a thwarted plot in Teheran against an American official, Henry Clay Howard hosting Peru's minister, Argentine railroads halting new hires, Japan-China tensions over Manchuria, the death of Charles James Howard in London, publication of the La bouchere will, Seine Tribunal ruling on Mutual Life Insurance, Yuan Shih-kai’s Manchu concerns, German foreign secretary meetings in Rome, Spanish air force movements to Mellilla, Genoa churches collapse during Columbus baptism, near famine in Gangtye Valley China, and Cardinal Bourne’s Westminster Cathedral entry.
The Duke of Connaught and Princess Patricia guests of Ambassador and Mrs. Reid arrive at Grand Central on the Montreal Express and plan a private five day stay in New York with luncheon dinners and several social events. They will also visit the Public Library Metropolitan Museum Bronx Zoo and other sights amid strong public interest and no official U.S. recognition.
Senator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa announced his candidacy for President after a two hour conference with Iowa delegation representatives in Congress. He already supports the La Follette cause, but developments followed.
Four railroad officials including James T. Harahan former Illinois Central president die when the Panama Limited crashes into a standing private car at Kinmundy Illinois. Three trainmen are seriously injured while four other occupants escape harm. Blame cited to the flagman though investigators split on fault.
Washington report notes a bill by Chairman Underwood to revise the steel schedule of the Payne Tariff law converting duties to ad valorem. The plan cuts rates 33 to 75 percent, averaging about 50 percent, with many items on the free list including metal fencing nails iron ore zinc ore and various machines.
The Florida East Coast railway reached Key West marking a 46 mile extension from Knight's Key. A three day celebration honored Henry M. Flagler who championed the project. Attending were the fifth division of the American Atlantic fleet, ships from Portugal and Cuba, Assistant Secretary of War Oliver, and House naval affairs committee members.
President Taft plans to address Congress with a proposal for an international commission to study the cost of living. Yale professor Irving Fisher prompted the move and Taft has consulted the secretary of state on the message form.
Officials note that without a favorite son, many Iowa delegates to the Chicago Convention would back Mr. Taft. The observation underscores intra party strategy amid presiding delegate selections and campaign alignments.
Angelo Tomasco, long jailed at Eastern Penitentiary since 1908, died instantly after wardens announced his pardon. Reports say the reaction to the governor’s clemency caused his death as physicians described it as joy-induced collapse. Philadelphia residents recall Tomasco’s lengthy confinement and the sensational pardon.
Fall River loomfixers and hundreds of weavers walk out after wage increases from 1.50 to 4 per week fail to calm demands. The 54 hour schedule remains in effect and workers cite warp shortages as a trigger for the walkout and solidarity across the mill.
In a Lurton authored decision the Supreme Court struck down a Kentucky prohibition law that barred railroads from shipping beer and intoxicating liquors to dry points in Kentucky. The ruling leaves shipments within the state valid and signals a setback for nationwide prohibition efforts.
Rushed factory work and new operations mark a week in New Jersey with a Paulsboro box factory set to open February. Reports cover Salem and Gloucester counties with sales figures, appointments, road plans, and local political incidents.
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