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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1907

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Thousands Prostrated as Elks Parade Swamps Broad Street

A massive parade by the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks in Philadelphia leads to hundreds of heat prostrations and improvised field hospitals. About 20 000 Elks from 100 lodges march 6 miles as 500 000 spectators endure extreme heat before a thunderstorm ends the event. Emergency teams treat victims amid improvised wards and water dousing.

Broad Street Benevolent Protective Order of Elka Elks Huntingdon Reed Streets Broad Chestnut Streets Patterson Spruce Berks Street Pennsylvania Hospital Public Health Copin

Tyrphoid fever mental decline leads Richmond youth to cross-dress

In Richmond Virginia O P Angel, 21, is described as mentally ravaged by typhoid fever. He sometimes imagines himself a woman and wears feminine attire, leading to police arrests during such episodes and requests to his father for women's clothing.

Richm WayAnn Richmond O. P. Angel

Robbers Grab $4500 From Elevated Railway Messenger

Two men steal 4500 from a messenger named Ryan outside Boston Milk Street offices. Three other messengers with 20,000 in tow could not aid him as the thieves fled with the bus bag. The incident follows a 1500 dollar theft note alongside various unrelated regional items.

Officy Boston Ryan Milk Street Tryan

Agitated Clash Between State and Federal Courts in North Carolina

Tense confrontation arises over North Carolina railway fare law. Federal Judge Pritchard signs habeas corpus writs to seize railway officials, while State Judge Reynolds resists, threatening contempt. Governor Glenn pledges militia protection. Pritchard contemplates presidential aid. Southern Railway fined for illegal ticket rates. Green fined and released after promises.

Asheville N. C North Carolina Reynolds Pritchard Glenn Hunter O. C. Wilson Southern Railway Wood Wilson Reyfolds Southern Railway Company Thomas E. Green Raleigh Green United States Long

International Brotherhood of St Andrew Convention in Washington

The Brotherhood of St Andrew plans its International Convention in Washington September 25 to 29 with speakers including John R. Mott and James L. Houghteling. An open air Mass meeting will be held at Cathedral Heights under the Peace Cross with bishops, clergy, choirs, Marine Band, and a keynote address by Lord Bishop A. F. Winlington-Ingham of London.

Washington D. C Protestant Episcopal Church Brotherhood of St. Andrew John R. Mott International Committee of the James L. Houghteling Chicago Hubert Carleton Toronto George A. King London Brotherhood England N. Farrar Davidson Dominion of Canada G. Frank Shelby New York Vicinity Edward H. Bonsall Philadelphia Robert H. Gardiner Gardiner United States William A. Cornelius Pittsburg George H. Randall Boston Henry B.F. MacFarland Board of Comsruesianers District of Columbia Ss.peter and Paul Art. St. Alban Cathedral Heights Spain City of Washington United States Marine Band A. F. Winlington-Ingham D.D

Korea's Emperor Abdicates Under Pressure

The Emperor of Korea abdicated amid pressure from Japanese interests. His successor is described as his son, deemed unfit by observers.

Korea

Mrs Nack Free After Nine Years In Prison

Mrs Nack served nine years and five months for aiding Martin Thorn in the murder of William Guiden Suppe. She was released from Auburn Prison and returned to her home in New York City.

Nack Martin Thorn William Guidensuppe Auburn Prison New York City

Roosevelt Defers Tariff Changes After Lunch Meeting

Senator Hoping of TH Nels said Congress would not alter the tariff before the presidential election after a luncheon with President Roosevelt.

Roosevelt Hoping Congress

Union News From Ports To Workshops In 19th Century Labor Movements

Reports from San Francisco and Millville show the Sailors' Union of the Pacific organized at a central hall. Irish laborists back socialist aims as Belfast votes tally 835000 to 90000. Chicago elevator men seek $10 monthly raise. Boston coopers press for $4 daily from $3.50. British and continental unions offer unemployment benefits with friendly societies and cooperatives providing similar protection.

Sailors' Union of the Pacific San Francisco Millville N. J Lamp Workers Independent Brotherhood of Glass Workers Belfast Ireland Chicago Board of Arbitration Boston Mass Coopers Great Britain Switzerland Belgium France Italy Austria Hungary Denmark Sweden Norway Germany

Lull in Trusts Prosecutions as Purdy Sails Abroad

Purdy assistant to the Attorney General sails for Europe for six weeks. Bonaparte and Hoyt are abroad or away, with McReynolds joining Purdy. Only two antitrust suits remain: Du Pont Powder and International Harvester, Harvester potentially postponed to autumn. A tobacco company action may proceed with an injunction and receiver.

Washington, D. C Milton D. Purdy Europe Bonaparte Maryland Hoyt McReynolds Purdy du Pont Powder Corporation International Harvester Company Harvester Company Department of Justice Tobacco Company

Spoke to No Man for 70 Years Legend of Sarah Daniel

Lawrenceburg Indiana Miss Sarah Ann Daniel 95 died at her country home two miles north of town. Once popular at sixteen she vowed never to speak to a man after a schoolteacher lover left the county without explanation. She lived in seclusion for decades and handled farm business through women neighbors.

Lawrenceburg Ind Sarah Ann Daniel Indiana Daniel

Grandfather of Three in Record Time

Captain J. J. Ryan of Jeffersonville experiences an extraordinary span becoming a grandfather three times within hours. His three sons John G. Ryan and Thomas F. Ryan of Jeffersonville and William D. Ryan of Louisville each have children, two boys from John and William and a girl for Thomas.

Louisville J. J. Ryan Jeffersonville John G Thomas F. Ryan Soffersonville William D. Ryan John Williamm Thomas

Tobacco acreage declines from last year across regions

Tobacco acreage is down about 44 000 acres from last year, a 5.6 percent drop. The average condition on July was $18, compared with $6.7 on July 1, 1906, and $7.4 on July 1, 1905.

Farmers Hold Wheat Stock On July First Estimate

Wheat remaining in farmers hands on July 1 is valued at about 4.853 million dollars, roughly half a percent of last year’s crop. The figure reflects the share of the harvest still in farmers’ possession at midyear.

Noted People In The Era Of Public Figures And Events

The crowd welcomes the King and Queen at Leopardstown races in Ireland. Senator Latimer of South Carolina contemplates a shift on the Eastern question by transferring the Philippines to Japan. John D. Rockefeller marks his sixty eighth birthday while watching a tournament in Cleveland. Caruso receives the Victoria Order from King Edward. Admiral Yamamoto dines with Gen. Grant’s staff on Governor’s Island, N.Y. HW. J. Welcz of Pittsburgh begins a wealth journey after starting in tomato catsup sales. John W. Riddle remains the sole bachelor among American ambassadors, popular at the Czar’s court and fluent in Russian. Thomas Wightman, pioneer glassmaker of Pittsburgh, active in business at ninety, stays in his office daily.

Leopardstown Ireland Latimer South Carolina John Od. Rockefeller Cleveland Caruso King Edward Admiral Yamamoto Frederick D. Grant Governor's Island N.Y

Telephone witness in Lowell fatal millinery case shocks court

Bernard Gately a constable heard a murder through a telephone regarding Mary A. McBride of 229 Dutton Street in Lowell. Mrs McBride was struck down by John Kelley in her millinery shop after Kelley attacked her, shouted threats, and fled. Kelley was arrested on charges of attempt to murder.

Lowell Mass Bernard J. Gately Mary A. McBride Millner Dutton Street John Kelley Mrs. McBride Miss Valiisse

Cartwheel hats blamed for wrinkles and ruined figures

London beauty specialists condemn oversized cartwheel hats, claiming wearers are crushed by feathers flowers and ribbons. They warn that cramped posture leads to bent necks and a loss of natural poise, urging modification of the absurd headgear to spare women from wrinkles and discomfort.

London

Charity to Honor Emperor’s Sixtieth Jubilee

The Austrian Reichsrath lower house approved forming a special committee to draft plans for the sixtieth anniversary of Emperor Francis Joseph. It is proposed to vote 25 million dollars to establish an old age and sickness insurance fund. Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, was proclaimed emperor after Ferdinand I’s abdication and his father’s renunciation on December 2, 1848.

Vienna Reichsrath Francis Joseph Austria Hungary Ferdinand I

Three Robbers Hanged in St Petersburg Pawnshop raid

Three men involved in the June 12 pawnshop robbery in St Petersburg were hanged. A fourth robber faces a second investigation as authorities reopen the case.

St. Petersburg Russia

Increased Labor Prices Signal Scarcities

Reports show farm labor shortages this season with wages listed at $600 a month yet no takers. Multiple sections indicate employers struggle to procure help despite high pay.

Baseball Brevities and Rising Stars Across Leagues

Baseball notes highlight Young Quillin of the White Sox as a potential hitter, Brooklyn’s Rucker as a top southpaw, Shannon of the Giants leading NL in runs, and Helna Bateh solid in Brooklyn’s outfield. Grifich ranks the White Sox as best among Western clubs for pitching. Jack Wilkey joins Pittsburg at third base from the Canadian League. Lumley remains popular with the Sons of Swat after strong hitting. Jimmy Casey of the Brooklyns improves. Ty Cobb muds his face to cut glare. Bresnahan sidelined weeks after a blow from Coakley.

Young Quillin White Sox Jack Wilkey Harry Lumley Sons of Swat Jimmy Casey Brooklyns Ty" Cobb Detrott Bresnahan Pitchor Coakley

Judge Frees Southern Railroad Agents Amid Rate Row

In Asheville North Carolina Judge Pritchard freed James E Wood and O C Wilson two Southern Railway agents sentenced for violating the new Passenger Rate law. Edward J Sanford Roosevelt administration official urged appealing to the Supreme Court for an orderly review. Governor Glenn signaled possible enforcement to compel railroads to obey the law. The clash included threats from the judge and swift state action to prosecute violators.

Asheville N. C North Carolina Pritehard Glenn Southern Railroad Pritchard Edward J. Sanford Washington Roosevelt Supreme Court of the United States Department of Justice Sanford James E. Wood Southern O. C. Wilson Reynolds Abbeville House Justice Green Wood Wilson Superior Mark W. Brown Union County Jeter C. Pritchard Southern Railway Company Judge Long

West Point Course Extended

The Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy at West Point recommended broadening and extending the course with post graduate work to produce well rounded educated officers.

West Point Mutary Army cMeers

Greatest Treasury Surplus Report Frames Fiscal Year

The Treasury posts a record surplus near 87 million dollars for the current fiscal year marking the largest ever. The surplus climbs by about 62 million in a single year.

News Snippets from Abroad and Domestic Affairs

A collection of brief items notes no sign of shrinking American headwear says New York hatters. Dr Er L Dunlop of Washington says American soldiers look smarter than French. Japan denies spies in America. Pennsylvania Railroad ends steel tires after engineers report. Connecticut votes for a Tuberculosis Investigation Commission. Merger terms for Mexican Central and Mexican National released. Ireland finds China clay like Cornwall pitch and new industry rising. Cattle die in transit to Indicat Territory pasture due to water and grass shortages in Texas. Germany welcomes cordial understanding with France.

Stub Endy New York Er. L. Dunlop Washington Japan America Pennsylvania Railroad Connecticut Cornwall County Antrim Ireland Pastorer Indicut Texas Germany France

Angry cow injures woman in Brookdale strawberry patch

Mrs. Michaels Marzloff, seventy, resident of Brookdale, was badly gored by a cow that wandered into her strawberry patch. Her husband and farmhands drove off the animal after she attempted to drive it away with a stick. The incident followed a failed attempt to deter the cow’s owner, Alexander Parsons.

Michaels Maarzloff Brookdale

Woman Shot at Home in Hoboken Tragedy

Cora C Briggs visiting Beulah Briggs in New Brunswick claimed a revolver from a trunk, fired accidentally, injuring Beulah seriously. Earlier in Mount Holly a stray rifle bullet injured Mrs John Smith near her yard. Bordentown officials expect to cover a $10300 missing city collector funds shortfall.

Cora C. Briggs Hoboken Beulah John Briggs George's Road New Brunswick Rancocag Park Mount Holly John Smith

Will contest over Abigail Young ends with will upheld

Judge Stonickson at Salem allows the Abigail Young will. Mrs Hattie Linch of Elmer is involved as heir. A sister, Mrs Mc Alpine, opposed the di ain of the property. A strange note of a mad dog incident follows with Belvidere dogs bitten and two watchdogs killed.

Abigail Young Hattie Linch Elmer Stonickson Salem Belvidere Joseph Searle Oscar Smith

Treasury pushes baggage screening reforms in new regs

Washington dispatch notes Treasury Department adopts customs baggage rules removing objectionable inspection features. Army and Navy Union endorses restoring the army canteen as a temperance measure. Amid high-level turnover in Washington, Assistant Secretary Rudolph Forster plays a quiet yet pivotal role. Philippines exports valued. hemp the top crop and Manila cigars pass the million-dollar mark. Supreme Court increases Mulford sentence. estate sues Afong heir. Mayors across 66 cities meet to discuss insular governance and federallization of Havana. Dividends at Equitable Life fall. Union Pacific and Southern Pacific report prosperity.

Treasury Department Army and Navy Union Washington White House Rudolph Forster Mary Cortelyou State Department Cortelyou Meyer Fdr. McStacker Afong Honolulu Flawalh China Pogt San Juan Porto Rico Havana 24 Yas Gomez

Various international and domestic political and legal developments

A European parliamentary committee refused to vote on German Bank proposals at Teheran. Count Tornielil proposed a Hague plan on bombardments of unfortified towns. A Paris court voided the Chicago marriage of Prince Robert de Broglie and Mrs S B Ver. The King's Bench Division in London denied estate executors $650 in death duties. The Argentine steamer Toro wrecked near Santiago, Chile with seventeen drowned. Counts da Porzie dismissed in France. The Japanese stock market rose on optimism about U S relations. A Rome interview quoted a Vatican miracle approval of a syllabus. Mrs Sanford Anderson of Hillsboro New Brunswick fatally wounded by her five year old son. Victor Grayson led the Colne Valley by election in Yorkshire. Petey Curran won Jarrow seat. Foreign Ministers of Italy and Austria in Desio declared accord on European issues. Guayaquil revolutionists attacked President Alfaro’s home, suffering losses. Latin delegates at The Hague complained of U S influence on Drago Doctrine. Mrs Josephine Leake arrested in England for fraud via a Morgan letter. Russia reinforced to suppress peasant strike. Richard Croke denied Nationalist nomination in East Wicklow.

Count Tornielil Hague Chicago Prince Robert de Broglie S. B. Ver Alexander Paris King’s Bench Division London W. L. Winans Toro Santiigo Chile Alexander Greger da Porzie America Japan Rome Vatican Pontin Sanford Anderson Hillsboro New Brunswick Victor Grayson Colne Valley Yorkshire James Kitson Petey Curran Jarrow Charles Palmesy House of Commons Taly Austria Desio Lombardy Guayaquil Leuador Alfaro Baricks Hagee Washington United States Mra Josephine Leake England J. P. Morgan Richard Croke Partiaement East Wicklow Ireland

Fisherman Dies in Crabbing Accident on Fish Creek Bridge

Charles Mason, an aged fisherman, was killed by the third rat while crabbing on the Fish Creek bridge used by the electric express. Coroner Gaskill of Atlantic City ruled the death accidental after investigation.

Charles Mason Electric Express Fish Creek Gaskill Atlantic City

Death of Mrs Mary J O'Dea as children return

Mrs Mary J O'Dea of Paterson died suddenly as her son and two daughters, who had been in Philadelphia after receiving word of her illness, returned home.

Mary J. O'Dea John O'Dea Paterson Philadelphia

Emmons Appointed Clinton Township Board Clerk

The Clinton Township Board of Education names B. Emmons as clerk. Cornelius Board, a wealthy Arcola farmer, died suddenly of apoplexy while driving. W Ernest Johnson becomes principal of Carlfon public school. Miss Ethel Bisbee named principal at White House school. Wild blackberry crops cited. State Inspector Bevlor reports Shiloh Board of Education approvals. Woodbury merchants report slow business due to a late farming season. Three year old Maury Troll, crossing Easton Transit trolley tracks near Phillipsburg, was run over and killed by a car.

B. Emmons Clinton Township Lunterdon County Cornelius Board Arcola Trackensack W. Ernest Johnson Lakewood Carlfon Ethel Bisbee Philadelphia Whitehouse Adlantic County Bevlor Shiloh Easton Transit Company Phillipsburg Maury Troll Lawrence Troll

Boston Port Records Set Immigration High

The port of Boston saw a record number of entrants in the fiscal year ending June 20. A total of 82,046 aliens landed, with 8,182 admitted, exceeding all prior years.

Boston United States

Plague Ravages Judin Killing Nearly a Million

Reports from Judin indicate the plague has claimed close to one million lives over the last five months. Authorities warn the outbreak remains severe as healthcare systems strain under the surge.

Judin

Wanton Slayer Kills Girl in New York City Shootings

Charles Frank Warner fifty six year old ex convict and gambler murders Esther Norling twenty three then shoots John C Wilson of Wilson Co hat manufacturers after fleeing across Manhattan. He is captured by a truckman after a three hour chase citing police delay and public anger.

New York City Charles Frank Warner John C. Wilson John C. Wilson& Co Waverley Place Warner Esther Norling Haberdashery William C. White Jacob Rose Jake Spalding West Forty-second Street Broadway Forty-second Street Sixth Avenue Wilson Forty-Second Rose Bellevue Hospital New York Buffalo Grover Cleveland

Farmer Kills Three In Michigan After Axe Attack

Henry Scutcheon a 50 year old farmer near Nuncia Michigan killed his son his wife and her foster father George Anning with an axe. He then attempted suicide by razor and poison before being shot by neighbor Henry McClellan who ended the rampage.

Nuncia, Mich Henry Scutcheon George Anning Scutcheon Henry McClellan McClellan

Money Poison Fatal in Manila Paymaster Case

Paymaster Eugene Coffin dies in Manila from poisoning believed to be caused by a finger infection after counting counterfeit greenbacks intended for troop pay. His left arm was amputated in an attempt to save his life, but the operation came too late.

Manila Eugene Coffin

Peter Pan Wins Brighton Handicap For Keene’s Colt

James R. Keene’s three year old Peter Pan won the $25 000 Brighton Handicap. The article notes multiple sports results including Miss May Sutton’s Welsh lawn tennis title in England and other athletic feats across boxing track and cricket.

James R. Keene Peter Pan Brighton Miss May Sutton California Engand Matt McGrath New York London Thomas Lipton Governor Stokes New Jersey Peter Cooper Howitt University of Pennsylvania Marlborough School England Benik G. Wright Karl Behr Wimbledon

Physician Dr Holbrook Charged With Burglary In Coatesville

Dr Benjamin Holbrook a renowned Delaware County physician is held on $2000 bail in Downingtown for burglary. He confessed to Detective Dague of the Pennsylvania Railroad, with night raids on stations Wyebrook Glenmore Buck Run and others within ten miles of Coatesville. Loot included mileage books jewelry a typewriter machine gun watch razors and tools. He reportedly planned remarriage to two women amid financial pressure.

Caulesville Benjamin Holbrook Delaware County Holbrook Philadelphia Dague Pennsylvania Railroad Parkersburg Dr. Jekyll Coatesville Justice of the Peace Joseph Johnson Downingtown Westchester Wyebrooke Holland Glenmore Tie Buck Run Pomeroy and Newark Stoen Teneis Edward Thomas Third Avenue David Mariner Hveryman Frank Carson Second Avenue Diamond Street Pomeroy Timacula Brinton Mount Carmel Cliff Farmhouse

Crystals Hall Collapse Kills and Injures Dozens in London

In London Ontario the Crystal Hall building on Dundas Street collapsed during remodeling. Eight known dead include W. T. Hamilton, Frank Smith, Clara Mullins, William Tamblin, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Howell, Joseph Long and an unidentified man. Dozens were rescued from the debris, including a mother and baby in the cellar.

London Ontario Crystal Hall Dundas Street W. T. Hamilton Frank Smith Clara Mullins William Tamblin Edward Howell Joseph Long

Iwave to 50 000 Postmasters Convene in Washington

The Post Office Department grants up to fifteen days leave to about fifty thousand fourth class postmasters nationwide so they may attend the national convention in Washington, D C, October 22 to 24. Italy Orders Four Battleships for Roma Vittorio Emanuele Napoli Regina Helena.

Iwave Post Office Department United States Washington, D. C Italy Roma Vittorio Emanuele Napoli Regina Helena

Thebaud Brothers Assign in New York City

Thebaud Brothers of New York City assigned after a Mexican firm failure. They report assets of 1,000,000 and liabilities of 700,000. Business will be resumed. The firm is among the city’s oldest commission houses, existing for 137 years.

Thebaud Brothers New York City

Roosevelt Receives Persian Ambassador at White House

President Roosevelt welcomed General Morteza Khan, special ambassador from Keraia, who announced the accession of the new Shah to the throne.

Roosevelt Morteza Khan Keraia

Wisconsin Governor Signs Two-Cent Rail Fare Law

Madison Wisconsin Governor Davidson signed a law establishing a two cent railway fare to take effect August 15. The measure applies to all lines with a gross annual earnings of 3500 dollars.

Davidson Madison Wis

Bankhead Elected to Senate by Alabama Legislature

The Alabama Legislature at Montgomery elected former Congressman John H. Bankhead to the United States Senate to succeed the late Senator Morgan.

Tas Legilatire Montgomery Ala Joh H. Bankhead United States Senate Beleator Morgan

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