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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1906
Page
4
Reports detail a wide scale peasant revolt in Voronezh and surrounding areas with estates burned, owners slain, and towns terrorized. Attacks spread to Natshatkino Simbirsk and Lublin Warsaw with robberies, executions, and police clashes as authorities scramble to respond.
Esquimaux women described as shortest on earth while African wives reportedly sold for two packets of pins. William Waldorf Astor Jr and bride arrive on their wedding trip. Mrs Charles T Stout wins New York metropolitan district women’s golf title. President and Mme Fallieres host Mr and Mrs Longworth at the Elysee. Dixie's “most popular” maids visit Ellis Island with thanks to Commissioner Watchorn. The Union Spenders League forms in New Jersey for union men relatives. Astors Goulds Vanderbilts among Mrs Osbourne’s patrons, originator of the shirtwaist worn by Mrs. Osbourne. Crown Princess Frederick William of Prussia delivers a son. Victoria’s twenty-one granddaughters only four unmarried. Congress of American women concludes in New York with Mrs Perey winning the Ore t prize. Mrs Lynn leads, others place.
Paris. The Supreme Court annuls the Rennes court martial verdict of 1899 and acquits Alfred Dreyfus, restoring his military rank pending future government decisions. The ruling condemns the false evidence and orders publication in multiple newspapers. Dreyfus vows gratitude and awaits government guidance on advancement.
The piece mentions Frank Jude possibly changing teams with a $5000 offer from Boston, praises Carl Druhot as a winning pitcher for the Cardinals after leaving Cincinnati, and notes medical ideas on Ewing’s pitching arm. It also references Bergen with the Brooklyn catching, St Louis’ form, Beckley’s clean shave, Titus’ mustache, Williams’ speed, Jordan’s strong first base, Dona van as manager praise, and Ted Sullivan’s Tri-State League verdict.
Details show both infantry and Cossacks refused to fire on mutineers. Infantry bayoneted the officer who gave the command. Only dragoons, said to be intoxicated, attacked the mutineers. Officials report no confirmed death or injury figures yet.
The dry dock Dewey reached Philippine waters at Olongapo after sailing from Singapore. The voyage was uneventful and marked the largest rowing feat in ocean navigation, with the vessel leaving the Virginian Capes at 10 40 p m on December 29.
An inquiry into alleged rebating by Standard Oil Company and the Pennsylvania Railroad began at Jamestown New York. Proceedings focus on unfair practices and potential violations of antirebating laws as investigators examine conduct impacting transportation and commerce.
Reported discovery of dynamite bombs planted in the garden of Cear's palace at Peterhof Russia as authorities warn of a tense security situation. Anatole Lucy-Beauhen and La Ruegde discuss the ongoing revolution context with no injuries reported.
Judge Landis in U S District Court Chicago fined the Chicago and Alton Railway Company 40000 total for two counts of granting rebates. Former officials John Paithorn and Fred A Wann paid 10000 total. Widespread fines mirrored in Kansas City cases totaling 85000 across seven defendants and firms.
J M Bringas a Mexican millionaire travels through El Paso en route to Murone seeking leprosy treatment in Europe after U S specialists failed. He journeys with Marine Hospital Service guards and his family, wearing rubber gloves to handle car items as he passes through Arizona New Mexico and back into Mexico.
In Philadelphia a settlement ending the Central Pennsylvania bituminous strike reached between United Mine Workers leaders and field operators. The deal grants a 3.55 percent wage rise over the prior scale and applies the check off to matters but not to laborers, which was a key sticking point. Separately, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co will discontinue burglary insurance in New York City due to rising burglary incidents. The cruiser Charleston sailed with Secretary Root aboard from Porto Rico and took on supplies near St. Thomas.
A collection of brief notes on notable individuals including Senator Chauncey M Depew resting at Dobby Ferry Senator Perkins Maine farmer turned seaman at thirteen Edison praised as unassuming and democratic Duke of Abruzzi sailing to Africa for exploration King Edward IV fond of plovers on Russian bread Senator Hansbrough began as a printer Senator Patterson worked as printer and jeweler before twenty Professor AL Bl Mactellum Toronto University elected to Royal Society of London Klbert H L Gary United States Steel orders a $100000 mausoleum at Wheaton Largest roof stones to be used in the mausoleum John Burns British Cabinet minister once said no man's work worth over 2500 a seat but now holds a $10000 salary The text notes King Edward Heald and Revere Lewis Stevenson as language learners Thomas Kyany near John Rockefeller regarded as a money maker in America
Prices list across dairy and produce items including butter creamery western extra at 204 and 21, various cheeses fruits and vegetables by quart, pint, basket, or carrier, live poultry and game, lard, flour, and meats. Regions cited include Pacific Coast and Western Virginia, with numerous unit prices and product names.
Department of Agriculture reports preliminary corn planting at about 95.54 million acres, up 1.524 million from last year. The July 1 growing crop condition averages 87.5 for corn, spring wheat 91.4, and winter wheat 85.6. Projected yields total 723 million bushels, with Michigan at 13 million and Illinois at 0.
The report notes light strawberry crops in the Eastern States and New England due to frost and wet weather. Blueberry yields, especially swamp varieties, are reduced by the same conditions, while the West shows strong activity and optimism with building pushed ahead and grain in abundant supply from St Paul to Butte.
Total deposits across San Francisco banks reach 322.514 million with trust and savings groups holding 204.646 million. National banks hold 62.556 million and state institutions 5.392 million to complete the breakdown.
Farm labor is scarce in both crop regions and industrial areas, curtailing production of Pennsylvania coke as workers remain in short supply.
The Midvale Stel Company of Philadelphia was the lowest bidder for the armor required for the new battleships Michigan and South Carolina. Bids were opened at the Navy Department in Washington.
Mrs. Thomas Casey, her infant, and two boys were paralyzed when a flash of lightning struck their pumper ramp near South Notwalk, Connecticut. The incident left the family unable to move as emergency crews responded to the scene.
The Chamber of Deputies approves a compulsory weekly rest day to end Sunday labor. The bill, already cleared by the Senate, moves to the President for final approval.
In the House of Lords, Lord Roberts reiterates arguments supporting a more efficient army reserve. He stresses readiness, economy of forces, and trained manpower to bolster imperial security and national defense.
Reports from Salvador state Metapan and Planatar saw fierce combat between Salvadoran and Guatemalan forces. Salvadoran troops claim victory in both and accuse Guatemala of brutality and border incursions. Casualties run high with thousands reported killed or wounded on both sides.
Two Washington firms the American Ice Company and the Chapin Sacks Manufacturing Company and four officials were indicted by a grand jury under the Sherman antitrust law for conspiring to fix ice prices amid public unrest over a recent famine.
Staunton Federal judge Henry A Holt of the Corporation Court dismissed Virginia versus Baltimore and Ohio Railway suit ruling the Churchman two cent a mile rate violates the Fourteenth Amendment. In a separate note, Mary Edick seven granddaughter of US Commissioner Shields saved a playmate from drowning in the Hudson River in New York City.
Treasury officials in Washington report Major George A. Bartlett’s accounts, ending February 23, show a shortfall of $33,000. The discrepancy prompts audit and recovery actions by the department.
Patrick McGowan acts as New York mayor amid McClellan absence in Europe. Churchill outlines aims to free New Hampshire from railroad control. Secretary Root discusses Puerto Rico’s future with U S authority. Professor Pozzk receives Paris gold medal on twentieth anniversary of his surgical dietin suished work. Paderewski to perform seven solo appearances with the Boston Symphony near winter. Klug Haakon named German admiral. Schwab returns from Europe denying Monte Carlo gambling reports. Gauge declines comment on Mrs Thigley’s theosophy colony. Karl Flanvilliam, English peer, owns about 115000 acres in England and Ireland. J H Blackburn, English chess champion, reduces blindfolded games after Wisad Vanelig results. Dr Andrew D Blanchard, Civil War surgeon and Harvard graduate, dies at 83 in Melrose Mass. Major General Adna H H Chaffee, retired, plans lumber ventures on Guerrero forest lands.
In Indian Territory 13 564 scholars are enrolled in public schools. Within the Cherokee nation 2754, in the Creek 6384, in the Choctaw 4788 and in the Chickasaw 939 are recorded. Donkeys in trousers are noted as the only water carriers at Paita Peru where people must wear trousers to guard against mosquitoes.
An elderly former post master from Indianola, now in Austin, credits Dox n s Kidney Pills with curing years of kidney trouble. He describes relief from pain, improved vision, and normal health after trying seven climates and various medicines. Sold by dealers, 60 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y. Cat s Power to Balance.
A parent recalls severe eczema in a six month old child with widespread lesions bleeding and itching. After trial with three doctors the illness seemed incurable until a friend recommended Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent treatment, which led to rapid improvement and full healing within ten weeks. June 5 2005.
A.D. Harper notes concrete usage pivots from sidewalks to dams across recent years. Portland cement production surged from 305000 barrels in 1890 to over 20000000 last year, a dramatic rise. Ancient Rome’s Pantheon and dome prove durability, while modern builders credit progress to cement as the key element.
A farmer narrates long dyspepsia from coffee, gives up coffee for Postum, and reports full recovery and weight gain. He credits Postum with digestion improving and urges others to try it, noting the Postum Co. endorsement and a cited booklet.
An 19th century advertisement touts Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and a domestic hen as marvels of nature while promoting a book on fowl care and breeding. The booklet promises health tips, disease prevention, and profitable poultry keeping, priced 25 cents in stamps from the Book Publishing House, 184 Leonard St, New York City.
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