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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
1
A reflective verse fragment recalls youth in Cushendall with hills and sea. The narrator longs for past walks, notes a failed marriage, and imagines a ship bearing a king's young daughter as waves crest by the bay in New Ireland Review.
Worthing the Penniman boss dislikes David Ridley who empties waste baskets. David secretly takes violets for a blind girl who works with him, a gesture that unsettles Worthing as he stalks the scene and faces his own guilt. David quietly expects a raise as a new boy is hired to take his duties.
Worthing orders a janitor to take roses home for his fiancée and go on holiday as he stays behind to brood alone. The scene follows a moment of shared blossoms between a plain and a beautiful woman and Worthing’s lingering grief for a memory.
Dr B G R Williams of Paris Illinois argues in a Medical Record paper that pineapple juice can cure many ailments. He suggests if throat infections or digestive issues arise one should drink a little juice or apply it to wounds, claiming pineapple contains nutrients and medicinal properties.
A Scribner's Magazine critique condemns the loud chorus of cries by college baseball players and fans during games. It argues that constant shouting disrupts play, signals, and fair competition, citing Harvard-Princeton matches as especially vulgar and urging a return to quieter, more focused play.
A collection of aphorisms on human folly and worldly tricks. It notes that pride misleads, appearances deceive like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and humor about church ties and fate. It cites the New York Times column quoted as coming from Musings of the Gentle Cynate.
Reports from Wondersot Uyton and Webster Counties indicate damage totaling about 2,000,000 dollars. Kentucky and Indiana counties suffered widespread losses including tobacco crops, livestock, and property. In Henderson and Carlisle, tobacco warehouses flooded and bridges washed away. rail traffic disrupted on Monon and Indiana Central lines.
New York State Comptroller Clark Williams calls for a law to jail men who deal in cancelled stock transfer stamps and seduce brokerage office employees to steal them. Detectives show a fraud mechanism robbing the state of over 2 million dollars yearly. The Comptroller knows the swindlers but says lack of evidence blocks arrests. brokers’ staff are implicated as accomplices.
In Columbia Missouri the Missouri Chief Josephine a Trotation dairy cow owned by the Agricultural College of the University of Missouri set a new world record by producing 16,744 pounds of milk in six months beating Johanna Volland’s 16,641 pounds. Josephine’s best one month reached 2960 pounds while Johanna’s was 2786 pounds.
A fierce blaze destroyed Pier 14 and Pier 15 fronts in New York City, burning copper sheathing with a green flame. The Bush Terminal steamer Katie and the steel ship Dimock were wrecked, eight barges scorched, and Harvard passenger steamer damaged. Loss exceeds $1,000,000.
The State Automatic Tax Board announced Texas total assessed property value stands at about 2.35 billion dollars, up 50 million from last year, with Austin cited as the reporting location.
In Kingston New York three Jersey City men William Kelso William Cookin and James Gorton drowned when their boat overturned on the Esopus Creek near Saugerties. Companion Thomas Tropkins was found unconscious on shore and dazed, unable to recount the events immediately. The group had been camping and had been in Saugerties village earlier.
The jury in Willard J. Peck's trial found him guilty on perjury charges. Peck, formerly secretary of the People's Mutual Life In g ivance Association and League, faced the allegations in Syracuse, New York.
In Nebraska Bryan supporters repudiated William Jennings Tiyan as the county conventions declared his new paramount measure defeated. The Democratic gatherings affirmed a shift in leadership and policy direction amid regional party realignment.
Spontaneous combustion reportedly started a devastating blaze at the estate of Mr. Lousy Morag Starr in Topatone near South Norwalk. Seven a eroded hay in the mow, packed heavy, ignited despite attempts to fit fireproofing. The inferno burned the barn, the hay, three cows and other effects before crews could stop it.
Samuel Gompers announced that Bucks Stove and Range Co of St. Louis will abandon open shop policies and hire union labor. The agreement calls for conference within 30 days, wages and conditions to be discussed, and a 90 day window before terms take effect. The company will withdraw attorneys from ongoing court actions related to the dispute.
A set of fragmented notices reports widespread transportation chaos across Canadian and US regions. Entries note stalled traffic in Toronto New London Portland and Saginaw with rail lines blocked and street disruptions. Emergency crews prepare as strikes threaten service and freight movement.
In Eastport Maine the President urged a reciprocal commercial policy with Canada. He emphasized neighboring ties and argued closer trade improves prosperity for both nations and suggested achieving an agreement within the coming year.
President Taft appoints Whitfield McKinlay a Black real estate agent as collector of the port of Georgetown D C, marking recognition of African Americans for federal office. The report notes the appointment was made in Washington and framed as a milestone for the race.
Joseph Winkler president of the Chicago Federation of Musicians was held in contempt of court and fined 100 dollars by Judge Walker in the Circuit Court. The federation received a 600 dollar fine. The action stems from violations of a 1906 injunction for the Musician Union of North America.
The report notes changes in management and staffing as teams reshuffle rosters. Key names include McGraw, Cole the Cubs pitcher, Johan Kading now with Pittsburg, and Ed Tially sold to Montreal. The Central Association adopts a championship schedule opening May 6 and closing September.
New York City reports that leading bankers and businessmen believe the US remains sound despite stock price depression. A cable from Carlsbad cites railroad veteran discontent as a factor. others see intrinsic values rising and fiscal reform at the Post Office. Officials note deficit reductions and strong nationwide finance. A false Germany threat report sparked stock panic but authorities may pursue perpetrators. Western capital sees hopeful crop prospects despite wheat risk.
New York City reports record storage of butter and eggs in metropolitan warehouses. Butter totals exceed 8.8 million pounds while egg storage tops two million cases, with prices and warehouse costs driving high wholesale quotes. Analysts cite early-year contracts and possible oleomargarine substitution as factors.
A list of state fair entries with locations and date ranges includes Towa Des Moines August 25 to September 2 Nebirasha Ebola September Oho Columbus September Minnesota Hamline September 6 to September 11 Wisconsin Milwaukee September 12 to 11 Indiana Indianapolis September 12 to 16 New York Syracuse September 12 to 67 Kansas Topeka September 72 to 16 PLE September H to 23 Oklahoma Oklahoma City September 27 to October 9 Illinois Springfield September 40 to October Minsouri Sedalia October 1 to 7 Texas Dallas October 15 to 30.
West Paris youths Harold Webster aged seventeen and Archie Stow eighteen earned money picking wild berries. They sold berries to local summer residents and ecologists, using proceeds to support college courses. The pair are popular in their community.
A German baron proposes marriage to a New York heiress while New York society lights gather for prominent nuptials. The piece notes a University of Wings honorary degree, a betrothal announcement for Murray Yous, and a Westfield Mass wedding linking notable figures including Senator Crane and William Ives Washburn Jr.
In Pensacola Florida Governor Gilchrist proposed a pension for a mother of thirteen. Mr and Mrs Te Barberi, residents of the city, received a silver spoon bearing the state seal as a recognition token. The couple, married nineteen years, now have thirteen children. Six are twins and the governor urged the Legislature to consider such aid.
A new Danish Cabinet is formed with Khewsy OMenseela as Premier. Reports note a record influx of Amer travel and a state department push to sustain wartime efforts. Secretaries discuss reorganizing lighthouse oversight while European leaders weigh church state clashes and ceremonial duties across capitals.
Albert W. Servon, a loom weaver, killed himself in the Young Men's Christian Association building leaving a sorrowing wife. He wrote a final letter urging her not to mourn and to keep moving forward. County physician Armstrong at Paterson granted a burial permit as authorities closed the case.
A Woodbury dealer struggles to obtain milk for large customers as prices soar. A farmer notes calves are sold to butchers due to high costs and cows produce less milk, with buyers paying up to seven tenths of a dollar per quart and prices possibly reaching twenty five cents a quart for consumers in a few years.
The Rev Henry L Blur announced a suit for damages after his acquittal on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences. The case was heard before Judge Scott in the Court of Special Sessions at Paterson. Blur had previously served on a pulpit in Paterson before returning from Livermore. The proceedings included a morning lockup and an honorable acquittal followed by the suit announcement.
Northern New Jersey farmers fed milk to hogs rather than selling at prevailing prices. Exchange price stood at two and a half cents per quart while creameries in Warren County paid about two cents. Far farmers found hauling to railroad depots not cost effective.
The D A R Nagle Rock Chapter opens a summer school and playground in Nontclair to engage 500 registered children in basket making sewing and other occupations during school recess. Children also enjoy healthy outdoor recreation under expert physical culturists supervision.
At 10 a m Mike Wirtz and Charles Hivon stood before Justice Bergen in Brunswick on a murder charge. The case went to a jury at 2 45 and the defendants were freed at 3 00. Other items note Gloucester County timber sold at 10 a ton, Harold Banter’s death, a railroad station project, a pedestrian accident near NewNeh, a Woodbury arm injury, a game warder feeding oats, a county courthouse sale for 30000, and Postmaster General remarks on postal savings banks ahead of 1911.
A colossal monument to Waldeck-Rousseau, funded by public subscription, was dedicated in Puthertes Gardens, Paris. The event celebrated the former Meomier ob lianeg with a formal ceremony and civic recognition.
J Howerd Lowery alias James Johnson, wanted in Utica for embezzling 144000 from Utica City National Bank, was betrayed by his bride Miss Bessie Sanderson in Philadelphia. Detectives traced him to New York, extradited him after her confession, with notes of a Wall Street loss.
Cable dispatches report First Lieutenant Edward Y. Miner U S A Governor of Palawan in the Philippines drowned last month. The 28 000 natives are inconsolable. Miner was a Pennsylvania native who served from July 1889 and earned a regular army commission after muster out of the Thirtieth U S Volunteer Infantry. He was thirty seven.
Henry Schultz a Tonawanda farmer on Nash road rode a hay wagon when a small tornado struck lifting the hay and him several hundred feet then dropping him away from the wagon. The tornado damaged crops and orchards but no injuries were reported. It moved from the Niagara River across Niagara County touching earth at several points.
In Oxford North Carolina Otis Brown twenty one son of the late J S Brown fatally shoots his step mother and commits suicide over a money demand His father left an estate valued at about fifty thousand dollars with the widow managing it during her life Brown had recently received one thousand dollars and his mother deemed the demand excessive.
Two young men from Brooklyn vacationing at Castle Point were paddling a boat on the River Styx when they attempted a seat change and the craft capsized. One drowned, their outing disrupted by the disaster near Castle Point. The missing man was identified as Schroeder of 350 Rochling Street.
A proposed citywide tuberculosis program would exam all city employees from the mayor downward, all corporate workers, and eventually everyone employed in Boston, advocated by Edward Mee Sweeney, chairman of the Consumptive Morphoctal trustees.
Port Wayne Indiana sheriff guards county to stop Moses Richer a farmer from escaping after he confessed to killing Charles Coates twelve year old The victim bore numerous wounds and bites while Richer claimed he lost control due to anger. In Ohio a man electrocuted himself while attempting to kill a bug causing his instant death Charles Noble night engineer at Standard Light and Power Company perished after grasping two live wires. Georgia Senate bans prize fight pictures to prevent depiction of fights between contestants within the state lines.
Representatives of the Conductors and Trainmen unions and General Manager W H Myers of the Pennsylvania Railroad agreed on a wage settlement for 15000 workers on lines east of Pittsburgh. The plan includes a ten hour day and twenty six work days a month, with exemptions on certain runs. The deal may extend to Western lines and preserves pay if the New York Central award does not raise rates.
About 3500 Grand Trunk trainmen and 350 Central Vermont workers went on strike across the system from Portland to Chicago after failed talks. Thousands more shop workers to be laid off as Grand Trunk uses strikebreakers while a Erdman act appeal was made to Washington.
Jose Ron in Emporia Kansas declares he will not seek the Speakership but would accept the role if the Republican caucus nominates him and the party controls Congress. He asserts muckraking magazines cannot force his withdrawal and will follow caucus will.
By the death of Mrs. Mary Niedringhaus at Jamestown the $7,000,000 estate of her husband William E. Niedringhaus will revert to their four sons and six daughters to be divided among them.
William J Bryan endorsed Richard L Metcalfe of the Commoner for the U S Senate. Metcalfe faces opposition from Omaha Congressman Gilbert M Mitchcock, a former police reporter.
Mayberry Kibler of Newton County appeals to the State Board of Tax Commissioners after the county assessor lists him for 85000 cash. He says he paid taxes on the money in prior years but did not have it on March 1, claiming he lost the entire sum at poker in Chicago. Guthrie Oklahoma reports William Marsquardt, a wealthy landowner, drowned bathing in the Clanimarron River near here. He recently inherited a Germany estate valued at 500000 with two brothers living in Ohio.
Representative Samuel Lewis Gilmore of the Second Louisiana Congress District dies at Alula Springs, Louisiana, after several weeks of illness.
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