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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1907

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Lottery empire shut down after federal case in Alabama

The Honduras National Lottery Company, once Louisiana State Lottery and later based in Honduras, ends after a Southern District of Alabama verdict. Thirty-four defendants plead guilty to conspiracy to interstate lottery ads, surrender all paraphernalia, and face fines totaling tens of thousands of dollars. The venture reportedly took in about four million dollars yearly, keeping forty-five percent and distributing the rest to prize winners.

Nif Ala Mies Honduras National Lottery Company United States Alabama Toulmin Wil Tuington Del John M. Rogers Press Dave Hennen Morris Alfred Hennen Morris New Orleans New York City W. C. Henderson Brooklyn Harry W. Henderson Oscar Hauger Hoboken Willian H. Parkhouse James Ren G. W. Bredow William FP. Johnston Louis C. Graham Edward, L. Pinne Frank L. Howard Albert Baldwin, Sr Chapman Hyams Paul Conrad John M Puerto Cortez Honduras

Millionaire Hamlin Killed In Buffalo Auto Crash

Wealthy Buffalo horse breeder Harry Hamlin was killed on Williamsville Road when his high powered car tried to pass a runabout. The 70 horsepower vehicle struck a horse and buggy after Hamlin, accompanied by chauffeur Peter Minhard and worker John Hanson, was riding with speed reported above fifty miles per hour.

Buffalo Harry Kamlin Williamsville Hamlin Peter Minhard John Hanson Minhard

Boost in meat prices prompts supply clash and protests

The Chicago market reports higher prices for all packing products by one to three cents a pound as packers protest the new post mortem inspection law. Farmers withhold cattle to force higher gains, while temporary commissions are appointed. Also noted is a Roosevelts pick for Internal Revenue and a large wine purity march in Nimes France with 200000 participants.

Chicago

New Orleans Man Accepts IRS Commissioner Post

Pearl Wight of New Orleans accepts the Internal Revenue Commissioner role offered by the President but will not assume duties until December 1.

Internal Revenue Pearl Wight New Orleans

Sporting Notes Shake Up Cornell Crew and Track

Coach Court ney reshapes Cornell crew with changes after poor results. Harvard second crew skips American Valley at Philadelphia. St Louis sends thirty oarsmen to National Regatta in Philadelphia. Trinity schedules eight football games, West Point seen as tough foe. Syracuse track defeats Carlisle 55 to 49. Australia to skip Olympic next year. Harvey Cohen shifts from miler to swimming. Callahan shows fast form in training and may emerge as top New York A C crick runner. Williams College team embarks on a 2300 mile tour to race Tb Jools Michigan.

Courtney Cornell Jake Kilratu Somerville Mase Harvard Philadelphia St. Louis Philadephla Trinity Weat Point Syracuse University Australia Boplane Harvey Cohen Callahan Crick New York A.C Williams College Tb Jools Michigan

DINE IN BLAZING COTTAGE FAMILY FIRE KILLS FOUR

A blaze at the Shrubbery summer home of Jacob Rothschild on Ocean Avenue West End Long Branch New Jersey leaves four Schiffer children and governess dead and several servants injured. Walter Schiffer and Mrs Schiffer escape to hospital as the mansion and grounds burn with loss estimated at 70000 dollars. The fire breaks out shortly after midnight amid exploding cellar flames as servants jump from windows to escape. The Rothschild summer home is leased to Mr Schiffer, a cigar firm executive.

Long Dianeh N.J Long Branch Hospital Jacob’ Rothschild Ocean Avenue West End Marion Schiffer Ruth Schiffer Tilly Monthon Mary Dilter Schiffer Walter Schiffer Sixth Street New York Ifra Atrs. Holt Kate McMurray Josephina Hottman John Irvin Mr. Rothschild Hotel Majestic Europe Krebs, Werth Mr Schiffer Holt

Balloonist Olivelli Dead After Lightning Strike At Rome Review

A military balloon 1300 feet up during a royal Rome review was struck by lightning. Captain Olivelli was fatally burned and died in a hospital two hours later. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena witnessed the tragedy as 25,000 troops and 100,000 spectators watched the review and rifle match events be halted.

Victor Emmanuel Helena Lieutenant Pally Rome Italy Olivelli Campo Farnesina Military Engineer Corps Osivotts Ollvelll Monte Puiciano Ife

Fatal trolley collision in Elyria Ohio kills four

A rear end crash on the Cleveland and Southwestern Traction Road in Elyria fatally injures four and leaves fifteen others hurt. Many survivors suffer severe leg injuries with amputations and multiple casualties reported among the holiday excursionists.

Elyria Ohio Cleveland Elyria Hospital E. O'Donnell Crockery Irgy I. M. Billings Grand Army Lake Shore C. V. Porter Clerk Margaret J. Atler Mary Dean South Amherst John Leslie Carliste Sata J. P. Sata Avery Leslie Porter Cottesbrook Margaret Butler Homer Allen Miss Fulton Miss Suppes Max Suppes Miss Davis George Chamberlain Perry

Jap Cruiser Robbed By Souvenir Hunters In New York

Souvenir hunters in New York City robbed the Japanese cruiser Chitose of ten decorations and medals awarded for conspicuous bravery. Parly Welcomes T Maakon Paris gave no hearty welcome to King Haakon and Queen Mand of Norway. Lobsters scarce and prices soaring along the Nova Scotia coast as fishers report heavy harvests. Wholesale trade in fall goods to be brisk from all points except where crops have been seriously injured.

New York City Chitose Parly T Maakon Paris King Haakon Mand Norway

Noted figures and happenings highlighted in the era

The note lists re election of P O Connor as president of the United Smply League and W E Carey as president of U S Steel. It mentions King Edward in pink shirt, Baron Rosen, Jack London arriving in Honolulu, Duke of the Abruzzi in New York, President Jordan of Stanford traveling to Oceania, Dr Wattison Dyer on mosquito work, and Beegara letters to William Smith Maron seeking aid.

Peague P. O'Connor M. P United Smply League W. EE. Carey United States Steel Corporation King Edward Baron Rosen Washington Jack London Honolulu San Francisco Duke of the Abruzzi New York Jordan Stanford University Cal Australia New Zealand Wattison G. Dyer Beegara William Smith Maron South

Forger Commits Suicide After Forgery Exposure In Topsfield

Edric Davis Brooks principal of the Topsfield Wish School and organist at the Congregational Church died by suicide after being exposed as a forger. The 28 year old used a touring car to Salem and Beverly then bought morphine and cyanide, swallowing them after learning his forgery was discovered.

Boston Edric Davis Brooks Topsfield Wish School Congregational Brooks Salem Mercantile National Bank Beverly Topsfield

Kasson Breaks Arm in Washington Fall

John A. Kasson of Iowa diplomat and lawyer, aged eighty five, fell in Washington and fractured an arm. He was carried home and reported in serious condition. Kasson served as special reciprocity commissioner, member of Congress, and on the American-Canadian Joint High Commission.

Washington, D. C John A. Kasson Iowa Hawyer Kasson Congress

Harriman Cites Huge Rail Investment

ER O Harriman testified he spent 257 million dollars to improve the Union and Southern Pacific railroads, detailing the massive funding prior to the current year.

Jesse James’ Son Graduates Top Law Class

At Kansas City School of Law graduation in the Shubert Theatre Jesse James son of the outlaw received the year's top grade. He is about thirty years old and earned the highest mark among the graduates.

Jesse James Studles Law Kansasa City (Mo Shubert Theatre James Ia

Spring Merchandise Carried Over

Spring merchandise remains in abundance as distribution progresses. The season is backward and much stock will be carried over into the next period.

Fire at Turn Verein Hall in Newark Burns Three Dead

A blaze at the Turn Verein Hall in Newark, Nod, destroys the building on 188 William Street. Three Hyde family members perished, including Joseph Hoenecke the janitor, his wife Mrs. Hoenecke, and their child, all claimed by the flames or smoke. Damages run into thousands.

Verein Hall Newark Nod Turn Verona William Street Arus Joseph Hoenecke

Croker Rules Out Returning to Politics

In Dublin, Richard Croker denied reports he aimed to join the British Parliament as a Nationalist member. He stated emphatically there is no intention of ever entering politics again.

Dublin Rehard Croker Dubin

Bankers' Guest of Honor in Kansas City Meeting

Charles W. Treat treasurer of the United States attended as guest of honor at the Missouri Bankers Association meeting in Kansas City. The event highlighted banking policy and national finance topics with local and state bankers in attendance.

Bankers’ Guest of Honor Charles W. Treat United States Missour Bankers’ Association Kansas City

Optimistic Secretary of Agriculture Wilson Cartoon

Washington Star carries a political cartoon by Mertgnan featuring Secretary Wilson depicted with hopeful posture about farm policy. The cartoon uses imagery to comment on agriculture leadership and government outlook.

Mertgnan Washington Star

Tiger escapes at circus attack kills child in Idaho

Ruth Rozell aged one dies from tiger attack at Sells Floto circus in Twin Falls Idaho after a Royal Bengal tiger broke from its cage and charged into the crowd. J W Bell shoots the animal to end the danger as panicked spectators flee.

Idaho Ruth Rozell Sells-Floto Wttle Markel Tiger Agnes S. I Rozell Twin Falls Ruth Bell Rozell Markel Wag Ives

Girl Alone All Night in Jungle Ends Safe Return

Washington DC reports Miss Helen Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Bell spent winter in India with English friends. During a hunting trip near Wy Hyderabad she rode to meet the party but lost the trail and spent a perilous night alone in the jungle with only a horse and a few dogs as venomous snakes lurked nearby. She faced darkness and isolation until rescue.

Washington, DC. C Helen Bel Mra

Terrific Western Snowstorm Shocks Michigan May Weather

Detroit reports the worst May snowstorm in state history with violent rains and gales. Sault Ste. Marie records six inches of snow and Mackinaw experiences a forty mile gale as fruit belts face discouraging conditions.

Detroit Mich Michigan Sault Ste. Marie Mackinaw

From Women’s View Point and Society Notes Abroad

Mrs Wwatty Green grows older and dresses with care. Gertrude Atherton works in Munich on a new novel per publishers. Barbara Krupp, daughter of Herr Krupp, marries Baron von Wihnowskii near Essen and will live in Bonn. Queen Liliuokalani denies marriage plans at sixty eight. Mary Lewis leaves 1.5 million to grandchildren and 54 thousand to servants. rest to children. Mae Kennedy pioneers steamboat operation illumination on the Mississippi.

Mror Gertrude Atherton Munich Europe America Barbara Krupp Lnte Herr Krupp Villa Tugel Essen Germany Baron Tho von Wihnowskii Bonn Mom Argentina Liluokalané Mary 2 Lewis New York City Mias Mae Kennedy Mississippi River

Miss Bell's perilous trek ends in safety after stormy pursuit

Miss Bell, lost in dense wilderness, weathered rain as panthers and reptiles prowled. Guides sent hundreds of coolies to scour the brush. dawn found her guiding herself to camp with a English-speaking native. She returned to the United States via Japan, on a vessel later quarantined for smallpox off the Pacific coast. She reunites with her parents at Twin Oaks.

Miss Bell Misa Hell United States Japan Yokohama Pacife

Wife and Son Slay Oppressor in Quiet Farm Murder

In Richly County near McMarkin Parkersburg, Marvey Yoho a wealthy farmer was shot and killed after a bitter quarrel. His wife and son, John, surrendered to police claiming years of abuse.

Parkersburg Marvey McMarkin Richly County Yoho John

Labor unrest and unions rise amid strikes and reforms

The piece reports a 400 machinists strike in Lowell, the Farmers' Union formation, and the Telegrapher Union of America voting to strike. It notes proposed convict labor use on highways, Cuban reports of firm pacification, and urged compulsory publicity of public affairs. It mentions a wage aid plan and various names tied to labor and reform movements.

Lowell Farmers’ Union Fins Commerchal 'Telegraphers' Union of America Hhless Conkitn Brdevances Western Union Company Cuba Pachientan Job Mitewell Iris Haston Masa Warnnikern Viton Fies Thawe Deon Uate Wahlan

Roosevelt speech signals bold federal rail control stance

President Roosevelt addressed a crowd in Indianapolis during the Lawton statue unveiling, urging exclusive federal supervision of railroads and securities, while opposing government ownership. He framed railroads as post roads carrying the mails and called for stock and bond regulation, criminal action against fraud, and protection for honest managers amid future consolidations.

Tndianapolis Ind Tidiana Roosevelt Henry W. Lawton Indiana Civ Railronda Interstate Commerce Commission

Indian Maids Seek Husbands from White Men

Twelve Chickasaw Nation women in Indian Territory write to President Winston of the State Agricultural College seeking aid to secure white husbands. They pledge to marry white men and note their land holdings, hoping students at the college would be suitable husbands.

Charlotte N. C Iendian Winstone State Agricultal College The Agricultural College

Baseball Gossip and Player Notes From The Season

The National Game returns as Mathewson regains form while Boston Americans adopt brown stockings. Bil Coughlin of Detroit shines, Spencer of St. Louis hits well but is slow to think. Cincinnati declines Osborne trade as Sammy Strang and Frank Bowerman bolster New York Nationals. Charley Wagner praised infield for Boston. Cy Young set to fulfill promise with Danl Wile. John Ganzel of Cincinnati shows errorless defense in 16 games.

Mathewson Boston Americans Bil Coughta Detroits Spencer St. Louis Cinginnath Cincinnath Club Osborne Chicago Sammy Strang Frank Bownman New York Nationals Charley Wagner Boston Cy" Young

Man Rescued After Yacht Capsizes in Long Island Sound

Edward Aut of Brooklyn was pulled from a capsized sloop by tug Wyoming near Norwalk. Four companions—Jacov Ruth and Gust Jager of Saratoga Avenue Brooklyn, Otto Pleger of Vorst Street, Manhattan, and George Glazer of Manhattan—drowned. The crew revived Ruth, bound to the stern, then recovered others as the boat overturned after a wave.

New Haven Conn Edward Aut Saratoga Avenue Brooklyn Wyoming Jacov Ruth August Jager Otto Pleger Vorst Street George Glazer Manhattan Norwalk Long Island Sound McGolderick Ruth Vas Bridgeport

Tragic Sister Killings Plague Rural Family

In Springfield, UK, 17 year old Cora Leaderbrand shot seven year old Carrie and then killed herself. The bodies lay together as authorities note Cora’s depression over caring for her crippled sister and pressure from a suitor.

Springfield Carrie Cora Leaderbrand Cora Joseph Leaderbrand

US Supreme Court adjourns as Taft cites Cuba costs

The 1906 07 term ends and the Court will reconvene October 14. Taft cites US provisional government costs in Cuba at about 7 million dollars and a further 3 million more. Roosevelt orders annual horsemanship tests for soldiers and California urged to protect Japanese under treaty. Honolulu reports plague deaths and new case while Cuban experience boosts US troops ranks.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Taft Cuba Rixey Reley Jary Roosevelt Root Lack Department of Justice San Francisco California Japan Honolulu Wawaii Philippine Miltary Police Hawaii

Notable figures attend McKinley funeral and varied events

The report lists President Roosevelt with Secretaries Root Wilson and Gar field at Mrs McKinley’s Canton funeral. It covers Taft addressing the National Mil lers Federation in St. Louis, a not guilty verdict for Edgar Meigle in Salem, and multiple other political and crime notes across the country including railroads, Black Hand, and property actions.

Roosevelt Root Wilson Garfield McKinley Canton Ohio Taft National Millers’ Federation St. Louis Edgar W. Meigle Salem Mass W. J. Long James Bybee Bradley Cal New York City William J. Bryan A. W. Lusen el Paso Texas Howard Gould New York Scott Institute Decatur Hay Samuel M. Illman Atlanta Thomas Db. Jordan Equitable Life Kuraki Chicago William H. Douglas New York Produce Exchange Toledo Railway and Terminal Company Toledo

Pension roll shrinks despite new service pension act

Washington officials report the pension roll and its expense are decreasing despite the last Congress act adding under 15 million to expenditures. Officials note few old soldiers are new to pensions, making the law far less costly than anticipated and Commissioner Warner expects an annual balance returned to the Treasury.

Washington, D. C Te Pension Gureau Warner Treasury

Statens vs Waters-Pierce suit verdict upheld a monopoly ruling

A Texas jury found Waters-Pierce Off Company guilty of violating the 1903 Anti-Trust law. The verdict against the Standard Oil monopoly imposed a $1,623,000 fine and license revocation. The trial, three weeks long, featured a farmer jury and is expected to be appealed.

Austin Texas Statens Waters-Pierce Standard Off Ge2t

Global unrest and political moves reported from Paris and Europe

A Paris dispatch notes Russia plans to dismantle Vladivostok and rulers are summoned in St. Petersburg while the Alhambra near collapse and a frontier gun deployment near Ocos. Reports cover Greek canal surveys, Finnish Diet opening, strikes, and protests across Europe with varied geopolitical tensions.

Soldier Kills Fugitive Near Fort Sheridan

Deserter Herman Letgy from the artillery unit fled from Fort Sheridan guards into a deserted barn south of the military reservation. He fought off pursuers with sticks and stones before being shot and killed by Privates MacGoodwin and John J. Sanford of Troop N Ninth Cavalry, both Black soldiers.

Chicago Herman Letgy Fort Sheridan Miditary Reservation Leroy

Sermon Highlights Wealth and Faith at Fifth Avenue Church

In New York City at the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church John W D Rockefeller and John R Tegentan sat among the congregation as Dr Alted preached that man should not be by stocks and bonds alone.

John WD. Rockefeller John R Tegentan Fifth Avenue Baptist Church New York City Dr. Alted

Government poised to prosecute coal trust cases

Government lawyers prepared to prosecute the bituminous coal trust and other major Eastern railroads in actions that could bring in millions in fines. The cases target price fixing and antitrust violations in a broad bid to curb monopoly practices.

Pines Great Eastern Railroads

Chinese Attack Germans Wipes Out Officials at Lienchow

Chinese rebels killed all military and civil officials at Wonglong and destroyed the German mission station at Lienchow. The attack signals a severe disruption of German presence in the region with civilian and military casualties reported.

Wonglong Staton Lienchow

Former Senator Died at Newport Home

Former Senator William O P Shetet died at his home in Newport Mt after a long illness. He formerly served as State Senator representing the island district and leaves a widow and several children. The obituary notes his long public service and involvement in local affairs.

Wiliam O P. Shetet Vattud Stes Sentor Crane

Rogers Wallright Roosevelt Interview in France

Henry Rogers discusses President Roosevelt and Rost warrants amid legal proceedings in America with lawyers preparing actions over construction disputes.

Snow Squalls Sweep Catskills With Heavy Rain

In the Catskills two June snowsqualls whitened the mountains. A heavy downpour followed in Hadron Valley with snow seen on Winitar Pass. The Cherinoneter area reported midday temperatures around thirty nine degrees.

Catskills Catskill New York

Unclear OCR fragment hints at price rumors and violence

Fragmentary report references wheat price rumors and possible violence alongside mentions of sisters. Details are unreadable, with uncertain names and events making precise summary difficult.

Arrest and Gas Company Trouble Highlight New Jersey News

George Yepsen, Perth Amboy resident and former representative for the Second People's Building and Loan Association, is jailed in New Brunswick on forgery charges related to stock transfers and power of attorney. In Dover, the Dover Rockaway and Port Oram Gas Company faces a potential receivership as debts and taxes mount, with Charles G. Cornell pursuing claims and Dover council demanding tax and franchise settlements.

George Yepsen Perth Amboy Peltier Justice Scham New Brunswick Second People's Building ‘and Loan Association Theodore B. Boornem Yepsen Pert Amboy Aly Europe Fred L. Brown Stevens Newark Dover, Rockaway Port Oram Dover Wharton Fidelity Trust Company Charles G. Cornell New York Cornell

Public Service Corporation held responsible for boy's death

A Bound Brook coroner's jury found the Public Service Corporation liable in the death of Rudolph Deluce seven, who touched a live wire at Malin and Church streets while playing. The inquest showed the company had been warned to remove the broken wire but failed to act, witnesses testified, and the boy suffered burns before dying.

Public Service Corporation Bound Brook Rudolph Deluce Malin Church Streets Wild Somerset County New Brunswick Hackensack

Buffalo's New Charter Centralizes Power in One Body

Buffalo's new charter draft consolidates power in a single legislative body. It creates an aldermanic structure with three elective offices the mayor, controller, and president of the board of aldermen. These officials form the board of appointment and appoint all department heads except those named by the mayor. The mayor's authority and accountability are greatly increased.

Buffalo Board of Aldermen

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