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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1910

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Curtiss Flies Albany to New York Sets Speed Record

Glenn H Curtiss flew from Albany to New York in under twenty four hours to win a $10000 prize. He landed at Governor's Island at noon after stops at Poughkeepsie and Inwood. The flight averaged about fifty four and four fifths mph with speeds up to sixty mph and set new aviation records. Crowds along the Hudson cheered as a special Times train tracked his progress.

New York City Glenn Hammond Curtiss Albany New York Governor's Island Coughkeesie Inwood Ship Canal Spurten Duyvil Ife Curtiss Gill’s Farm Poughkeepsie Gill Spuyten Duyvil Oca J. Angus Shaw Press Publishing Company Paulhan London Manchester Lichfield Hudson Storm King Cornwall

Sidney Webster Dead in Newport After Campaign Secrets Letter

Sidney Webster, once private secretary to President Frant in Pierce, died of paralysis in Newport Rhode Island. The death followed Br. Harriman's letter revealing Roosevelt campaign secrets he had written.

Sidney Webster Br. H. Harriman Roosevelt Newport R. I Frantin Pierce

Former City Auditor Bernard Dierkes Dies by Self Inflicted Shot

Bernard Dierkes, city auditor from 1901 to 1909, died by his own hand in St. Louis Missouri. He was found unconscious from partial asphyxiation the day prior.

Bernard Dierkes St. Louis Ife

Notes on baseball pitching and rosters in early season steadies

Notes discuss Hugh Duffy's White Sox facing southpaw pitchers, Marquard as a left-hander with Brent speed, Babe Adams not yet at peak form, Sallee back on the Cardinal roster after a suspension, and manager Griffith’s lockout rumor. It mentions third baseman Packer replacing Hans Lobert, Delehanty predicting Detroit first, Athletics second, Boston third, and long-time colleagues Jeach Wagner and Clarke together for thirteen years. Also notes Collins, Zacher, and Spencer released by McGraw, Mathewson’s rough stretch against the Cardinals, and Cubs’ earlier eleven-run inning.

Marquard Brent Speed Babe" Adams Pittsburg Sallee Cardinal Griffith Hans Lobert Joe Delehanty Anish Detroit Athletics Boston Tommy J

Presbyterian Assembly Rules On Seminary Heresy Case

Atlantic City N J The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church by a unanimous vote adjudged that the heresy complaint against the Synod of New York had not been sustained. The case involved three Union Theological Seminary students Steen Black and Finch accused of denying the immaculate conception. they said they were not prepared to affirm it with positiveness.

Atlantic City N. J General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Synod of New York Steen, Black and Finch Union Theological Seminary

Auto Tire Explosion Fatally Strikes Chester Man

Frank D. Marshall, 45, died at his Marcus Hook home when an automobile tire exploded while being inflated by his brother in law Charles Guyer, chief clerk of Du Pont Powder Co. in Wilmington. The inner tube struck Marshall in the face, causing fatal injuries witnessed by his wife. He was taken to Chester Hospital but died shortly after.

Chester Frank D. Marshall Marcus Hook Charles Guyer du Pont Powder Company Wilmington Del Marshall Chester Hospital

Cars Crash on Steep Grade Near Leona Heights

A head on collision between two California Electric Railway street cars near Leona Heights, Oakland, CA, leaves motorman C. A. Christensen dead and about fifty passengers injured, some fatally. The picnic party honored a newly engaged couple, mainly women and children, with the couple not seriously hurt.

Oakland Cal California Electric Railway Leona Heights A Christensen

Auto truck collision kills McConnell in Baltimore

In Baltimore a collision between an automobile and a farm wagon claimed the life of John J. McConnell. Three other men in the car were slightly injured and Howard L. Crise, the driver, was among the injured. Authorities cited careless driving as the probable cause.

Baltimore John J. McConnell Howard L. Crise Ceresteravia McConnell

Will of Newton heiress grandfather leaves estate larg e

The will of George C. Lee of Newton, grandfather of Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth, was filed in Cambridge. The estate is valued at 975000 dollars and Mrs Longworth receives one twelfth of the residue after bequests.

Longworth George C. Lee Newton Alice Roosevelt Longworth Cambridge Mase Lee

NYC loan broker Olcott Colt convicted in federal mail fraud case

Olcott C. Colt of New York City was convicted in the Federal Court at Kansas City Missouri of using the mails to defraud. He faces eighteen months imprisonment and a $500 fine, but the jury asked that the sentence be remitted.

Olcott C. Colt New York City Thae Kansas City Uahrg Edward T. Moore Passaic County Paul Kubler Hope Avenue Costello Passaic Kubler Moore

Virginia Woman’s Gowns Seized in Customs Bust

Customs men seized four thousand dollars worth of gowns jewels and Mogerie tied to Mrs Henry Carter Stuart wife of a prominent Virginian for failure to declare at the port authorities.

Virginia Womith Henry Carter Stuart

Pinchot Says Roosevelt to Address National Conservation Association

Gifford Pinchot returned to New Slaven Connecticut from Italy where he met Colonel Roosevelt and announced the former President would address the National Conservation Association in September.

Gifford Pinchot New Slaven, Conn Roosevelt Italy National Conservation Association

Notable Obituaries and Degree Awards Mentioned

Obituary notices include former Congressman Dend and former Congressman Jesse L. Overstreet of Indianapolis who died after a long illness. Roosevelt received a Doctor of Laws degree from Cambridge University England. Prof Reert Koch, a famed legendist and eminent Haberloloeist, died in Germany from heart disease.

Dend Jesse B L. Overstreet Indianapolis Ind Roosevelt Cambridge University England Reert Koch Germany

Field of Labor and Labor News Summary

The piece notes a temple of labor in Atlanta. the Typographical Union reelects Lynch in Indianapolis. a 6000-miner federation forms in Wyoming. the British Trade Union Congress to meet in Shefield on September 12. Chicago pastors gain 33 a week. new labor bureaus pass in Oklahoma and Texas. Bakers' International Union adopts a six day work week in New Orleans. Sioux Falls reports 27 unions with Aberdeen Lead Waron and Deadwood well organized. German Building Frades Council lockout resolved. Australia’s Labor Party wins general elections but lacks a majority in the House of Commonwealth Parliament.

Temple of Labor Atlanta Lynch Indianapolis Wyoming British Trade Union Congress SheMeld Chicago Bis Bureaus of Labor Oklahoma Texas Bakers’ International Union New Orleans Sioux Falls 5. D Aberdeen Lead Waron Deadwood Labor Party of Australia

Senate vote on woman suffrage ends in defeat

In Albany New York the Senate voted 39 to 14 against discharging the Judiciary Committee on a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. Those in favor included Republicans Allen Brough Burlingame Emerson Heacock Holden Jubbs Newcomb Rosa and Schlesser. Democrats Bayne Gardner Harle McManus Stillwell and C. D. Sullivan. Opponents included Republicans Agnew Alt Brackett Coats Cobb Cordis Davenport Davis Gledhill Grattan Griffith Hamilton Hewitt Hinman Kissell Mackenzie Meade Platt Thomas Travis Wainwright White Witter and Rampperger. Absent was Senator Frawley. Senator Newcomb urged sentiment is growing. Senators Travis Hills opposed the motion while Hill Bayne supported suffrage. Brackett argued for delaying with a bill to let women vote next election.

Albany N. Y Senate Judiciary Committees Allen Brough Burlingame Emerson Heacock Holden Iubbs Newcomb Rosa Schlesser Bayne Gardner Harle McManus Stillwell C. D. Sullivan Agnew Alt Brackett Coats Cobb Cordis Davenport Davis Gledhill Grattan Griffith Hamilton Hewitt Hil Hinman Kissell Mackenzie Meade Platt Thomas Travis Wainwright White Witter Caffrey Cronin Cullen Grady Harden Rampperger Frawley Hills Hill

Woman repels burglar with rolling pin in New York

In New York City Mrs. Dora Gidman of 296 Nelancey Street confronted Louis Gratch as he tried to loot her husband’s trousers. She fought him single handed, striking him with an iron cuspider and then with a rolling pin, driving him to a window ledge where he toppled into a yard and died.

New York

Judge warns grand jurors over graft probe in Schenectady

The Special Grand Jury set for Governor Wrights extraordinary term to probe graft adjourned after Justice Van Kirk warned jurors they could face charges if indictments were not proper. Prosecutor Virgil W. Kellogg had urged felonies over misdemeanors.

Schenectady Supreme Court Wrighes van Kirk Virgil W. Kellogg Watertown

Department of Public Works A Hammond idea

John Hays Hammond proposes a Cabinet level Department of Public Works to replace Interior. It would control national resources, direct major engineering projects, and set conservation policy. Backed by a senator, the plan envisions a Panama Canal administrator and a centralized bureau system for public lands health and waterways.

Washington, D. C John Hays Hammond Taft Department of Public Works Department of the Interior United States Beverly Panama Canal Forestry Bureau Publi Lands Special Land Bureau General Land Office Bureau of Health Patent Office Ballinger Navy Department

Millikan Announces Discoveries On Electric Charge Structure

Professor Millikan and Harvey Fletcher report isolating an individual electric charge particle and proving a granular etherless charge. They demonstrate kinetic theory for air molecules, measuring droplet motion between charged plates under gravity and high field to deduce the charge value.

Chicago Robert A. Milliken Physical Department of These of Albert A. Michelson Milliken Sigma XI Society Tie Harvey Fletcher

French Submarine Pluviose Sunk in English Channel

London reports the French submarine Pluviose rammed and sunk by the Pas de Calais ferry between Calais and Dover. Twenty three sailors perished with no chance to escape as the vessel dropped to 160 feet. The collision occurred two miles northwest of Calais.

London England Calaly Dover Pas de Calais Calais

Indicted Woman Refuses Age to Census Taker

Miss Sarah E. Peek head of the Normal Department at Union College in Lincoln Nebraska was indicted by the Federal Grand Jury for refusing to give her age to the census taker. She reportedly told the enumerator that his questions about marriage or divorce were impertinent.

Lincoln Sarah E. Peek Union College Peek

British Bark Swanhilda Wrecked Near Terra del Fuego

The British bark Swanhilda wrecked on Sta ten Island at Terra del Fuego's coast. Captain Pync his wife and thirteen others perished. The vessel sailed from Cardiff on March 13 toward the west coast of South America. no full disaster details yet.

Terra del Fuego Punta Arenas Staten Island Pync Cardiff South America

No More Private Pension Bills Debate

Senator Ecart acting chairman of the Senate Committee on Pensions in Washington says the panel will not report any more private pension bills before adjournment as Congress has already passed one third more such claims than in the previous session.

Congress Ecart Senate Committee On Pensions Washington, D. C Senate

Passenger Dead In a Train Incident at Northampton

A commercial traveler Kohler of 36 West Fourth Street New York City was found dead on a tram at Northampton Massachusetts. The report notes the fatality occurred on a tram in the city. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Kohler West Fourth Street New York City Northampton Mass

Argentine Navy Officers Enter U S Squadron Amid Warship News

News from Buenos Aires reports the United States effectively authorizes twenty Argentine Navy officers to join the American squadron. The development draws favorable comment and leaves a strong impression in official circles.

United States Americaa Hueros Ayres

Noted Sharpshooter Dead George TH. Chase Dies in Roxbury

Renowned marksman known as Old Seth, George T. H. Chase, a leading figure in RELDIVE Ware, dies at his Roxbury Massachusetts home at age 76.

George TH. Chase Old Seth Tle Roxbury Masy

Railroads restrained from raising freights in federal action

Twenty five western railroads were enjoined by Judge David P. Dyer from advancing interstate freight rates. The government alleged unlawful price increases in violation of the Sherman Act. Attorneys Grosvenor and Judson filed the petition, with Attorney General Wickersham and others signing. The suit targets a broad cartel of major railroads and seeks speedy determination of issues under the act of February 11, 1908.

Hannibal United States David P. Dyer Dyer Edwin P. Grosvenor Washington, D. C Frederick N. Judson St. Louisa Wickersham Withiam & Kenyon Charles A. Houts United States Circuit Court St. Louis Judson Grosvenor Chicago Northwestern Rock Island Pazie Burlington and Quincy Wabash Milwaukee St. Paul Illinois Central Chicago and Alton Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe Chicago Great Western Missouri Kansas Iowa Minneota Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota Wyoming Montana Michigan Wisconsin Illinois Indiana Tennessee

Woman votes but ballot not counted in Montclair

Miss May Kerwin a Montclair stenographer, voted against the town improvement plan in the Second Ward special election. Her ballot was found unsealed and not counted, leaving her as the sole woman voter in Montclair that day. She remarked she valued the experience suffragists crave.

May Kerwin Bank of Montclair Miss Kerwin Montague Place

Washington heir claims sole title to Washington estate

Washington George M. Roberts of Wellaville Ohio warns Representative Roberts that Congress will squander public funds by distributing 305000 to alleged George Washington heirs. He insists he is the sole heir, planning to prove heirship once papers stolen by John Paul Jones are recovered from England. He urges scrutiny before using taxpayers money. The piece also notes census findings on church growth and Civil War era pension debates, along with congressional talk of Admiral Wilkes grave marking and a humorous reference to Uncle Jim Wilsons meat bulletin.

George M. Roberts Wellaville Ohio Roberts Committee On Private Land Claims Congress Washington Court of Claims George Washington John Pan! Jones Rover Mr. Roberts England John Paul Jones

Census Bureau begins enumeration of population estimates

The Census Bureau has started enumerating the population and expects complete city tallies within a fortnight. Director Durand estimates the total U.S. population at about 170 million, with the compiled records in the hands of hundreds of experts.

Washington, D. C Census Bureau Dana Yurand Durand United States

Democracy at Colleges Not Lessened by Increased Wealth

President Arthur T. Hadley of Yale told the Southern California Yale Club that increased wealth does not erode democracy in Yale or the United States. He said the challenge is greater but old ideals remain intact.

Los Angeles Arthur T. Hadley Yale Southern California Yale Club United States

Prominent Figures in Brief Biographical Notes

The report lists James McCrea of the Pennsylvanian Railroad turning sixty two, President Fonseca of Brazil planning a four month Europe tour, and Dr F Tilden Brown of New York committing suicide in Bethel Maine. It notes Benjamin Cutter of Massachusetts a 53 year old music authority, son of Dr Ephraim Cutter of New York City. Also mentions Prince Victor Napoleon renouncing throne pretensions, sculptor Aitkin at Washington making a wax bust for the Actors Fund Fair, Prof Paul S Beinach injured, and the National Retail Grocers Association electing T P Sullivan of Chicago as president in Springfield Illinois.

James McCrea The Pennsylvanian Railroad Fonseca Brazil Europe Cherbourg F. Tilden Brown New York Bethel Benjamin Cutter Trawhlen Plain Mass Ephraim Cutter New York City Victor Napoleon Clementine, Daugh Cer-Ottite Kine Leopold France Aitkin Washington, D. C Actors’ Fund Taft Paul S Beinach University , of Wisconsin National Retail Greesri' Association T. P. Sullivan Chicas

Butter price surge threatened to squeeze meat packers

Chicago and Elgin butter interests plan to boost prices after learning meat packing interests hold about 8 million pounds under Elgin prices for June and July. The strategy aims to force contract cancellations or incur losses, with a potential butter price spike up to ten dollars per pound.

Chicago Chicago Meat Packing Omaha Elgin

Telegraphic World News in Brief from Various Cities

The steamer Venus arrived at Greytown after being fired on. Louie Paulhan receives a gold medal from the Aero Club of France. Dredging of Ambrose Channel in New York is completed. George V thanks his people for affection and sympathy. Sunspots reported by several observatories with Father Brennan noting thirty. Four foreign loan groups reach a Hankow Mathway accord in Paris. Receivers appointed for Chicago Railways Company lines. Albany reports Attorney-General O’Malley has collected 10 million in special franchise lanes.Renal Tish fellows meet in Cork. many injured amid riots. John Redmond speaks in city events.

Venus Greytown Aero Club of France Louie Paulhan Ambrose Channel New York George V Father Brennan Kenrick Seminary St. Lows For- Cien Hankow Mathway Paris Chicago Railways Company Albany N. Y O'Malley Renal Tish Cork Dantel Sheehan John Redmond

Railroads Lose Tax Suit in Albany Ruling

Albany Supreme Court Justice Chester ruled that railroad special franchises for street crossings and running through streets are subject to taxation. The decision impacts all railroads in New York, affecting over 1000 cases as prior tax payments by railroads are questioned. Justice Chesler's earlier decision was reversed.

Albany N. Y Supreme Court Chester Benjamin Wean Jamestown Chesler

Watson Quits Populists and Rejoins Democrats

Former presidential nominee Thomas J. Watson returns to the Democratic Party in Auguste Georgia. He urges Democratic allies to oppose incumbent Thomas W. Hardwick in the upcoming congressional race, signaling a lasting party switch.

Auguste Thomas J. Watson Congress United States Ife Thomas W. Hardwick

Auto Ditches, Two Nashua Residents Die in Bridge Crash

In Nashua New Hampshire on the Concord road one mile from the city two prominent residents W W Anderson a real estate dealer and W H Kennedy a member of the City Carriage Company were killed when Anderson lost control on a steep grade and the automobile plunged through the railing of a bridge over a small stream.

Nashua N. H W. W. Anderson W. H. Kennedy City Carriage Company Concord Road Anderson Kennedy

Preaching the Gospel Unprofitable Profession

A 1904 census report shows the average annual ministerial salary across denominations at 663 dollars in cities 25 000 population or more. Unitarian ministers average 1653 dollars, Episcopal 1242, General Convention of the New Jerusalem 1233, and Jewish Congregations 1222.

Washington Protestant Episcopal General Convention of the New Jerusalem

First Woman Guides Floor in Mississippi Legislature

Miss Emily Butt became the first woman to have the floor in a working session of the Mississippi Legislature. A New York probation officer, Miss Alice Smith, proposed a plan for a women prisoners detention house to the Woman's Municipal League. Ellen McHenrotin and Anna Dwyer were named to a Chicago vice-conditions committee and Milardot-Garcia, once noted slinger, died. Rumors circulated about women employees in rail and other firms. Mary A. Mason of Great Barrington, Mass, probate of her will left nearly 500000 to the town for a hospital. Miley Mabers Sturtevant of Brookfield, Mo, winner of Brain Around the World scholarship, completed the four-year IHleh School course in three years as valedictorian.

Emily Butt Mississippi Alice Smith New York Woman's Municiial League Ee Eg TY Mis Ellen McHenrotin Anna Dwyer Medical Plata Mary Thompson Hospital Chicago Manoe Viardot-Garcia Malibran Mary A. Mason Great Barrington Mass Eant Blink St Hospital Miley Maberls Sturtevant Brookfield

American Ambassador To Lease Palae Built by Rothschild

American Ambassador Richard C. Kerengs will reside in Kolowrat Palace under a lease, aiming for a sumptuously furnished stay unseen for a US representative at this court. The palace, built by Baron Albert Rothschild for his son Oscar, sits on elevated ground with expansive state apartments amid courtly grandeur.

Rothschild Austria Kolowrat Richard C. Kerengs

Senate Sign of Summer in the U S Senate

Washington report notes Senator Bourne in a new white flannel suit as the first summer sign in the Senate. Other items cover labor, education, crime, science, and public policy ranging from Harvard remarks to a murdered, a medical treatment proposal, a new federal judge, and a Taft federation quip.

Senate Washington, D. C Bourne

Pope Sees Priest in Aeroplane at Rome

A priest from Spoleto built the aeroplane that soared over Vatican gardens. The Pope Pius IX lauded the flight and welcomed the pilot on landing in Rome.

Pope Rome Spoleto Vatican Gardens Pius

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