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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1910

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Soothe River Tragedy In Ontario Train Wreck

A Canadian Pacific No. 7 passenger train on the Soo Branch derailed west of Sudbury Ontario plunging a second class car and a sleeper into the Spanish River. Forty to seventy five dead and many injured as wreckage burned with rescuers rushing to the scene and divers sent to recover victims.

North Bay Ontario Canadian Pacific Soo Spanish River Sudhary Sudbury Hognital Thomas Parrish St. Paul Minn George P. Dier Boissevaen Mike Nicola Max N. D Lt. McDonald Minneapolis E. Mansfield Montreal Lyy D. M. Bradle Iel Bullard A. Odesman Rway W. J.beil Spanish River Pulper Company Joseph Deeluch Erin River Mich J. H. Wade R. Russell Hamilton Sault Ste. Marie Gutulius Nude

Four masked robbers loot Missouri Pacific express car

Four masked men halted a Kansas City to St. Louis Missouri Pacific train near Glencoe Eureka outside St. Louis. They rammed logs on the track and used a red lantern to stop the engine, binding the engineer and fireman. They stole between 10 000 and 20 000 dollars from the express and mail cars and fled on horses.

Missouri Pacific St. Louis Kansas City Glencoe Eureka

Gold and Silver Output 1909 U S Mines Report

Dr Andrew, director of the Mint, announces 1909 gold production valued at 99 232 200 and silver output at 63 849 000 fine ounces, with silver up 1 408 200 ounces from 1908. He notes 1908 gold output at 94 560 000.

Wallington D. C Andrew United States

Mrs Bradley Dies by Her Own Action in St Louis

Louise M. Bradley wife of St Louis Post Dispatch writer B E Bradley committed death by own action by shooting herself through the heart after months of melancholy. She lived with her husband and three children at 4474 Washington Boulevard and sought a boarding house room prior to the act.

St. Louis Louise M. Bradley B. E. Bradley Post-Dispatch Bradley Washington Boulevard

Bank President Edward Judson Dies Suddenly

Edward B. Judson president of the First National Bank of Syracuse Nevada died suddenly of pneumonia after dropping Lieutenant Governor Horace White from the bank board.

Edward B. Judson First National Bank Syracuse Horace White

Governor Warns Life Insurance Leaders on Bribery in Washington

In Washington Governor Hughes warned the Association of Life Insurance Presidents against bribery attempts aimed at influencing legislative action on policyholder interests. The remarks stressed integrity and the dangers of corrupt practices in policy debates.

Association of Life Insurance Washington, D.C Hughes

Taft urges state uniformity over federal life insurance law

President Taft told the Association of Life Insurance Presidents that a federal law is unlikely. He urged uniform state legislation and modeled laws from the District of Columbia to guide Congress. Taft noted a recent life insurance investigation spurred needed reforms and acknowledged public demands for decisive action. Governors and about 200 insurance leaders attended.

Washington, D. C Taft Association of Life Insurance _Presi+dents United States Supreme Court District of Columbia Congress Acientific Commission

Murderer Corbett Confession Echoed in Rhode Island Court

Mrs. Ethel Rose testified in Providence that Joseph P. Corbett confessed to killing Charles Randall, Paymaster at Glenlyon Dye Works, during an attempted $5000 hold up. She said the confession followed a highway robbery tale told to overshadow her husband’s prior crime. Several Boston paper plant workers placed Corbett in Boston on the murder day.

Providence Rij Ethel Rose New York Joseph P. Corbett Charles .E Randall Glenlyon Here Corbett Boston

Dressmakers Plead Guilty in Sleeper Trunk Smuggling

Eight dressmakers indicted for a sleeper trunk millinery smuggling scheme pleaded guilty before Judge Hough in the United States Circuit Court. Fines totaling 10,900 were imposed. Defendants include Ella McNamara 2500 Annie E Conlin 750 Teresa Hon Nor 1500 Annie L McBirnie 2000 Augusta Wickstrum 2000 Mary Kenny 500 Allen McEvery 1000 Katherine O Connell 500.

New York City Annie L. McBirnie Augusta Wickstrum Mary Kenny Allen McEvery Katherine O'Connell

Impure Milk Blamed for Fatal Infant Deaths

Dr Joel Goldthwaite testifies at a State House hearing on a bill for better milk reporting that 6 to 7 percent of the population is being destroyed by impure milk. He warns infant mortality remains critical as the ratio of children to adults declines from 185 to 100 centuries ago to 86 to 100 now.

Boston Mass Joel Goldthwaite State House Upor

Monoplane Crash at Oran Sees Pilot Escape Burn Injuries

A monoplane collided with telegraph wires at Oran Algeria and the gasoline line was severed. The aircraft burst into flames and crashed but the aviator escaped with minor burns.

Oran Algeria

Cost 103 250 to Lose Boston Mayor Campaign

Boston mayoral candidate James J. Storrow reported campaign expenses of 103,250 dollars in his sworn statement. The figure reflects the cost of his unsuccessful bid in the recent city election.

Boston James J. Storrow

Jottinga About Sports From Early 1910 Notes

A rundown of collegiate and amateur sports mentions players and teams such as A G Mellick leading Princeton cross country in 1910 and Ira Davenport of the University of Chicago as the fastest quarter mile. The Aero Club of France challenges the Aero Club of America for balloon and airplane cups. Purdue and Indiana football see player losses. M J Finn buys stake in Waterbury Baseball Club. Cuban Athletic Club defeats Tulane University in Havana. Ballard pays 5000 for black gored items at Madison Square Garden poultry show. Harvard eyes Intercollegiate Athletic Association membership.

Ira Davenport University of Chicago Aerg’ Club France Aero Club of America Profesenallam Pudue Indiana M. J. Finn Little Rock Ark Waterbury

Governors Address Cost of Living Across States

Governors from Ohio Missouri Connecticut North Carolina New Mexico and other states discuss rising living costs and causes. They cite commissions tariff combinations and agricultural factors while noting regional variations and political blame. A nationwide dialogue includes lawmakers and unions weighing the Beef Trust and price pressures on households.

Washington D. C Harmon Ohio Hadley Missouri Narman Weeks Connecticut Ansel South Carolina North Curry New Mexico Southwest Kitchin Carolina Cromer Alabama

Meat Boycott Sparks Statewide Price Pressure

A Columbus resolution urges a sixty day meat abstention to cut living costs, with farmers and rural areas noting toll changes from grain mills. Cleveland reports a two cent meat price cut as workers join a growing movement across Ohio seeking broad abstention before Easter.

Cleveland Columbus Ohio Fidrick Williams High Price Committee Ohile

President Taft Proclaims Minimum Tariff Nations

President Taft issues a proclamation under the new tariff law declaring that Italy Great Britain Russia Spain Turkey and Switzerland are entitled to minimum rates. Italy is noted as the most important European country due to exports to the United States exceeding those of the others listed.

Taft Washington, D. C Italy Great Britain Russia Spain Turkey Switzerland Europe United States

Taft to Visit Alaska in Spring

A collection of telegrams notes President Taft plans a late spring trip to Alaska. Other items mention King Peter of Servin seeking American brides for his sons, a Bar banquet plea to cleanse New York papers, and various political and social curiosities.

Taft Alaska Peter’ of Servin Gaynor New York City Ancakr Frederick A. Cook Koch Germany New York Gary Montana Washington Sabath Nols

Hounds Run in Packs Like Wolves In New Hampshire

Game Commissioner Nathaniel Wentworth reports hounds have driven deer from central Hills borough including Temple Mountain and Mount Monadnock. Wentworth, back from Rindge, says two men faced charges after four of their six hounds were captured near Oil Pond.

New Hampshire Mountains Washua N. H Hillsborough Temple Mountain Mount Monadnock Nathaniel Wentworth Wentworth Rindge

Labor unions and international drives spread across nations

Workers in Hungary and Canada vote for international officers as unions push for new temples in Fargo and New York explores a world union for typists and stenographers. Maine machinists seek a 20 percent wage rise by next May while Congress tests a labor town program in the District of Columbia. The federation’s executive board sets the first state convention for February in Yon, Massachusetts.

Hunrary Ats United States Canada Fargo N. D Utica N. Y International Transport Workers’ Federation Copenhagen Denmark New York New England District of Columbia Congress Federation of State Atyon Mass

Four Story Factory Fire Tragedy in Philadelphia

Fire in a shirt waist factory on Chancellor Street caused a rush to exits as workers leapt from four stories. Rescue nets and a fire rope saved several, but at least five people died and many were injured. Eyewitnesses recall chaos as workers ignored the fire escapes amid shrieks and flames.

Philadelphia Chancellor Joseph Chachkin Moris Pesson Clara Swartz Till Ida Greenberg Rebecca Khufman Elizaa ,Chachkin Rebecca Philip Peklog Fie Old St. Paul's Draphar Howell Chancellor Street

Sugar scandal ends with prison terms and fines

In Tokio Japan the sugar scandal resulted in imprisonment and fines for those involved. Another major commercial scandal linked to Osaka’s Marines Product Company saw penalties. Several offenders were former high social figures including House of Representatives members. A new Tokyo case involves contractors and engineers linked to long running city improvements.

Tokio Japan Thos Osaka Marines Product Company House of Representatives Toklo

Washington Anti Food Trust League Seeks 200000 Cards

Washington groups like the Traveling Men's Association and Central Labor Union apply for 200000 membership cards to the Anti Food Trust League aiming to fight high prices by boycott. The League reports first board meeting and an endorsement letter from President Taft.

Washington, D. C Anti- Food Trust League Traveling Men's Association Central Labor Union Housekeepers’ Alliance League of American Penwomen Taft

Federal Judge Amidon Sentences Bank Cashier Jones

Former First National Bank of Rugby executor Andrew I. Jones is sentenced by Federal Judge Amidon to ten years in prison for misappropriating bank funds. The case concerns the Rugby North Dakota bank and involves the former cashier.

Amidon Andrew I. Jones First National Bank of Rugby, N Dak

Milk Price Rise Evidence in New York City Probe

James C. Rider, a milk dealer, testified in the milk investigation in New York City about a concerted plan to raise prices. The Milk Board notified farmers of a cut in price to be paid for milk from four and a quarter to four cents.

James C. Rider New York City Milk Teast

Taft Demands Pledges From Congress On Second Term

President Taft in Washington insists he is indifferent to a second term but demands that Congress carry out the Republican party pledges. He stresses fidelity to party platform and action over personal political fate.

Taft Washington

Taft declares war on insurgents and political shifts in Congress

The report notes President Taft’s stance against insurgents in Congress opposing his policies. It mentions an insurance firm ready to cover aviator risks and a dissolved British Parliament to meet again on February 15. Secretary Dickinson meets President Gomez in Havana.

Taft Congress buMmn McOnnell Dickinson Wa Department Presiden Gomez Havana Cuba New York Zoological Soiic Justice Dowling New York Sulzer Washington Estrada Nicaragua John S. Kennedy New York City Ernest WH. Shackleton Antarctic

Rescue at Sea After Shipwreck Near Martha's Vineyard

Captain Levi Jackson and four men aboard the Priscilla saved Captain Haskell, Mrs. Haskell, and fifteen crew from the Crowley after a daylong gale drove the schooner onto reefs off Waterville Bluff. Rescue involved four dories and perilous water, with Kelley and another crewman saved from a capsized dory.

Vineyard Haven Mass Levi Jackson Priscila Martie B. Crowley Haskell Mra. Haskell Crowley -Kite Watnve Bluff Martha's Vineyard Island Epd Crowley Block Island Shinnecock Priscilla Edgartown Harbor Cape Page Kelley

Paroled Bank Wrecker Figures in Chicago Case

Paul O. Stensland ex bank president and Henry W. Hereing ex cashier, convicted in the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank wrecking, paroled after three years and more served. Looting harmed 22,000 depositors. a teller and several depositors died or went insane.

Chicago Paul O. Stensland Milwaukee Avenue State Bank Henry W. Hereing Ty Its Stensland Fehasererte Atlantic Ocean Tto Europe Moroco Africa Tron Caise

Hookworm Case Reported in New England

Springfield, Mass Miss Louiga Johnson a Swedish woman about forty years old is receiving treatment at Mercy Hospital for a fully developed hookworm infection. Doctors, puzzled earlier, now believe other northern cases may exist misdiagnosed as anemia or intestinal ailments.

Springfeld Mass New England

Pinchot Elected President of National Conservation Association

Washington reports Gifford Pinchot elected to succeed Charles W Ellot as president with Dr Eliot holding honorary presidency. Pinchot will base at Washington and aims to advance conservation in Congress while devoting his energy to the association.

Washington D. C Gifford Pinchot Charles W. Ellot National Conservation Association Eliot Pinchot

Century Flyer Off Track Near Utica

A New York Central Twentieth Century Limited derailment near St Johnsville sixty miles west of Albany killed engineer John Scanlon, 35, and fireman M J Handville, 27, after misreading a track switch. Both left widows and several children, with most cars upright and only two injuries reported.

Utica St. Johnsville Albany New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company John Scanlon Scanlon AL Nscr Ae Fo. Cesnstcr Joseph Battle Battle M. J. Handville Handville

Song Writer A Pauper At 36 In Detroit

Detroit musician known for ragtime tunes like Goo goo yes and Ain't Dat a Shame is sent to Eloiso Poorhouse after a life marked by addiction. He describes quitting coke and morphine, a year on the pipe in New York, and long battles with booze. He recalls starting at sixteen and thirty six now with brief bright moments when his songs found some success.

Detroit Mich Hush Cannon Bil Bailey Eloiso Poorhouse New York City

Oil men indicted over oil field conspiracy

Washington County Grand Jury returned indictments against the Marietta Torpedo Company and the Proditcers Torpedo Company for alleged restraint of trade. The firms operate in Ohio West Virginia Indiana Illinois and Oklahoma oil fields. Indictments also named six other companies and eight individuals for conspiring to control the oil well shooting business across five states. Initiated by Ohio Attorney General Denman.

Marietta Ohio Washington County Grand Jury Marietta Torpedo Company Proditcers' Torpedo Company West Virginia Indiana Illinois Oklahoma Oil Fields Ofl Grand Jury Denman

Fatal Railroad Joy Ride Wreck Near Carroll Tennessee

A southbound St Louis to Mobile passenger train collided with an extra engine from Jackson shops at Carroll Tennessee. Two firemen were killed, an engineer was injured, others hurt lightly. passengers uninjured. Freight engine ran without orders on a curve at speed about fifty mph.

Jackson Tenn St. Louis Mobile Mobile and Ohio Railroad Carrol

Wolves Tear Baron Otto von Orban in Transylvania

Baron Otto von Orban, a wealthy landowner, was pursued by wolves while riding through a Transylvanian forest in Austria. The horse bolted and threw him, and the wolves tore him apart.

Tor Baron Otto von Orban Transylvania Austria

Block Brokers Fail After Pool Collapse

Lathrop, Haskina & Co. and J M. Piske & Co., New York brokers, failed following the collapse of a pool in Columbus and Hocking Goal and Transtock.

Btock Lathrop, Haskina & Co J M. Piske & Co New York City Columbus Hocking

Rayner Re elected to United States Senate in Annapolis

The State Legislature in joint session at Annapolis Maryland rati fied the re election of Tsader Rayner to the United States Senate General Murray Vandiver won the State Treasurer post for his sixth term.

Rayner Senate Tsader Rayner United States Annapolis Murray Vandiver

Poet Killed by Trolley In Saratoga Track Incident

The body of a man killed by a Hudson Valley trolley north of the village is identified as the Rev. Washington I. Pond of Saratoga. A renowned Union College alumnus and NY poet, he wandered onto the tracks blinded by a night snowstorm and was struck.

W. K. Pond Saratoga Hudson Valley Thin Vilage Washington I. Pond Union College New York

Scrambled Fragments Mirror Turbulent Times In News

The fragment mentions Antoinette Gazzami recounting her story and rumors about Empress Eugenie writing memoirs. It notes a $25,000 sum linked to “soul mate” rumors, distress over suffrage, a Pittsburg man dying in sleep at 107 days, protests by fifty girl strikers in New York, a Brooklyn woman offering to give away a baby and her son, and a Kentucky divorcee later marrying a New York lawyer amid a King Edward VII connection.

Ais. O Weld Brooklyn N.Y Margaret. Johnson Thawn Kelly Aid Arthur Johns New York City Lewis ¥.Brown Edward VII

George H Schuhmann Dies Leader of Louisville Anzeiger

George H. Schuhmann longtime German American newspaper man and president of the Louisville Anzeiger Company died in Louisville Kentucky at age seventy three.

George H. Schuhmann Louisville Anzeiger Company United States Louisville

Pittsburg Recluse Laura White Cremated After Will

The body of Miss Laura White, a wealthy recluse of Pittsburg, Pa., was cremated as directed by her will. Dr. Robert White protested the cremation but executor C. S. Gray of Fidelity Title and Trust Co. pressed for cremation, barring any body mutilation.

Pittsburg Laura White Robert White C. S.gray Fidelity Title and Trust Company

Explosion at Edison works blinds Edison area kills and injures workers

A boiler explosion at an Edison plant near Mill and Van Houten streets cripples power and halts trolley traffic for hours. Dozens injured, several critically, with workers dug from wreckage. Across the river a silk mill yard saw heavy damage and flying timbers.

Edison Establishment Edison Point van Houten Street Paterson New York City Erill van Hounden North Main Street Francis Parker Grand Street Isaac Plaxton John Street George Trevor Dewey Street Tony Malone Cross Tony Galezio River Street George McGown Vine Street Gustavus Puller Fifth Avenue Gustav Holzman Cross Street Parker Malone Plaxton Trevor Edison Company van Hounden

Ice Yacht Collision Injures Skaters on Shrewsbury River

John Manning of Fair Haven and Miss Horrigan of Red Bank skated opposite Paterson's Cove on the Middletown side when Silver Heels sailed by Reuben White with a party of women. White did not see them and collided head on, seriously bruising Manning and injuring St Thoreht. The young woman suffered a cut to the head but no major injury was reported.

John Manning Fair Haven Miss Horrigan Red Bank Paterson's Cove Middletown

Fined for Theft A Teenager Describes Kiss Incident

In Montclair Recorder Henry L. Yost fined Santa Banana $10 for stealing a kiss from Rosa Virgiana aged seventeen. Virgiana testified Banana seized her in the hallway at No 41 Glenridge Avenue and forcibly kissed her. She said the act was worth $100 in her view. Banana left the court with the remark it was worth the money.

From Williamstown to Jersey City and beyond in state notes

Henry Sibbett buys the Robert Barnes estate in Williamstown. Adolph Jones of South Millville fractures an arm after a fall from a box car. Taft nominates John Doscher as Assistant Collector of Customs at Jersey City. Glassworkers plan to travel to Trenton to oppose the Orwell Child Labor bill.

Henry Sibbett Williamstown Robert Barnes Adolph Jones South Millville Taft John Doscher Jersey City South Jersey Trenton Orwell Glassboro

Judge Landis Gharves Way On Beef Trust Probe

In a dramatic Federal Grand Jury session Judge Landis denounced Washington officials and announced the beef trust inquiry. The probe targets J Ogden Armour Louis F Swift Edward F Swift Edward Norris and Edward Tilden as key figures in the alleged restraint of trade. Subpoenas have been issued while secrecy and patient pace mark the investigation expected to run six weeks to two months.

Chicago Wenesaw M. Landis Department of Justice Washington, D. C Landis Beef Trust Ofler Washington Dr C Secret Service J. Ogden Armour Louis F. Swift Edward F.swift Edward Norris Edward Tilden

Ezra Kendall Dies After Brain Hemorrhage in Martinsville

Martinsville Indiana comedian Ezra Kendall died at the Martinsville Sanitarium from a brain hemorrhage. He fell ill while performing in The Vinegar Buyer and canceled dates in Los Angeles. Kendall, born February 13 1861 in Allegany County New York, worked in New York newspapers before a 29 year stage career.

Martinsville Ind Bezra Kendall Hay Los Angeles Ezra Kendall Allegany County N. Y Ezra W.i Elize R. ‘Kendall Battle of Fair Oaks New York The Herald Telegram the Sun Press Club

Governors Conference Sets Next Meeting and Topics

Four governors spoke on irrigation mining divorce and other issues at the recent Governors Conference session. The body adopted a permanent organization and approved annual meetings between Thanksgiving and Christmas with next gathering at a state capital and a committee to arrange the venue.

Washington, D. C Willson Kentucky Hadley Missouri Ansel South Carolina

Banker's Pocket Picked Victim Improperly Accuses Two Women

Warner M. Van Norden, president of the Van Norden Trust Company, accuses two women of stealing $28,000 from his pocket on a street in New York City.

Warner M. van Norden van Norden Trust Company New York City

Taft Approves Dismissals of Three Midshipmen

President Taft approves the Naval Academy superintendent's recommendation to dismiss midshipmen James H. Whitehead of New Jersey Scott Lynne of Alan and Grover C. Clevenger of Missouri. The men faced intoxication charges during Christmas holidays and were near graduation.

Taft Washington, D. C Naval Academy Annapolis James H. Whitehead New Jersey Scott Lynne Alan Grover C. Clevenger Missouri

Meat Boycott Triggers Pittsburg Market Closures

Sixty retailers quit business after the meat boycott, joining about 100000 supporters. Ministers preach backing from pulpits as small shops shutter at midnight. Glen Island estate sale details and Mills will estates also noted. Senators Nelson Flint and Smoot lead opposition to Taft in Senate.

Pittsburg Shely

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