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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
6
News notes from the era report talks of peace between Villa and Carranza and continued pressure on Huerta, with elections in parts of Mexico, U S diplomacy at Saltillo, mediators praised, and various political and local developments across the United States including crime, weather, and public notices.
Washington suffragettes urged Representative Paul to convene the Rules Committee and report a resolution to extend time for suffrage consideration in the House. President Wilson hosted J. P. Morgan at the White House. A Washington Republican congressman pressed Wilson to declare his position on suffrage. Californians asked Wilson to visit San Diego in February after the Pacific fleet anchors there following the Panama Canal passage.
A compilation of varied regional incidents and events: fires, deaths, legal rulings, pardons, and civic plans. Notable items include Manchester lodging house fire fatality, Ottawa Illinois accident, Iowa bridge death, drought relief, Nevada divorce law upheld, Salem fires recovery plans, and public efforts across multiple states. The report also notes a Federal building opening in Puerto Rico and hospital plans in Kansas City.
Alva Williams of the Washingtons has been used as a pinch hitter sixteen times this season, recording seven hits three walks and one sacrifice for a .580 pinch hitting average. Harvard crew and Union Boat Club win Henley heats in Grand Challenge cup. James B. Ayer of Union Boat Club wins Diamond Sculls heat, first American to score. John W Schetr's Luke McLuke wins Carlton Stakes at Aqueduct in New York.
Reports from London Belfast Buckingham Palace and Salem note prominent deaths arrests titles and royal plans. Chamberlain dies in London widow Endicott may receive title. A woman arrested at Buckingham Palace with revolvers. Panama Pacific Exposition updates Chilean Portuguese officials and plans. London endures 90 degree heat as political changes swirl in Albania and Washington.
Mexico City reports show under three percent of voters cast in Huerta territory. Huerta named President and Blanquet Vice President, with observers predicting Huerta will use the result as vindication and resign for Blanquet or Lascurain. Foreigners leave Vera Cruz as tensions rise and reform plans unfold. Washington notes Carranza and Villa reconcile while El Paso reports money moves linked to Villa. President Wilson offers no comment on Huerta’s plans.
Ulster volunteers reportedly received 200000 rounds of ammunition landed on the County Down coast from a small collier. A dozen Belfast area youths, disguised as stevedores, helped bring the cartridges ashore in coal bags. The torpedo gunboats at anchor did not challenge the landing. The consignment, bought in Germany, was moved by coal lorries to hidden stores.
At Eastern Penitentiary 1008 of 1478 prisoners signed a petition for statewide prohibition to be sent to the next Legislature. Many volunteered to testify before a legislative committee arguing against the liquor traffic which they blame for ruining lives. The move began on Independence Day without any prompting from the Warden.
Figures from the Cook County Assessors show personal property valued at 853 million dollars held by 122 412 people and firms in Chicago. Compared with last year the total rose by 177 778 809 dollars as the value approaches a billion dollars.
Reports from across New Jersey detail a series of incidents and developments. A Rutherford bleacher collapse injures twenty. Patrick Foley drowns after diving at Bridgeboro. Juliustown plans Homecoming Day on July 30. Atlantic Citys Traymore Hotel closes displacing four hundred guests. Minotola Glass plant faces fire losses of about 70 000 with a two million dollar facility at risk.
Moody Bible Institute author explains Jesus approach to Jerusalem and disciples requests for glory. It contrasts self and service, notes James and John sought positions, and highlights Jesus teaching that true greatness comes through serving and Christ's willing sacrifice for many.
A correspondent describes a sunset from a narrow window ledge above Naples, noting Vesuvius steady in the distance with rising steam and a luminous harbor scene. He reflects on renewed volcanic activity, Neros along Etna’s earthquake, and the region’s fragile yet mesmerizing drama as Capri and Sorrento fade into twilight.
Passaic historian William W. Scott says a skull found on Garfield Way may be from a peddler killed over 70 years ago. He notes 1828 records show a Dutch homestead at 42 Passaic Street and a missing peddler with a headless body later found in the Passaic River.
In Chicago a brown mare named Colonel Roosevelt, given by the ex president to Miss Lucille Mulhall of Ponca Oklahoma, was electrocuted after stepping on the third rail of the Metropolitan Elevated railroad while under the care of a stable boy.
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