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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1910

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Pican Aviator Breaks Distance Record in New York to Philadelphia Flight

Charles K. Hamilton, the frail yet audacious aviator, flew from New York to Philadelphia and back in 3 hours 27 minutes, covering 88 miles in record speed. He left Governor's Island at 7:37 p.m. and landed back on Governors Island at 6:39 p.m. after a stop due to engine trouble at South Amboy. He won a $10,000 prize, set cross country distance and duration records, and created a fast mail by overland route, to wide public acclaim.

New York City Charles K. Hamilton New York Philadelphia New York Times Philadelphia Public Ledger Governor's Island Pennsylvania South Amboy N. J Curtiss Hamilton Rheims Albany Gaynor Reyburn Quaker City North Penn Junction

World’s Most Daring Aviator Praised by Curtiss

Glenn Curtiss lauds Hamilton as the most daring aviator, calling his feat the greatest flight and noting its land routes between two great cities with a return trip. He compares it to Charles Rolls's Dover to Calais journey, saying Rolls’s over-water trip is less dangerous.

Curtiss Glenn H. Curtiss Hamilton Charles Stewart Rolls Dover Calais Rolls

Western Union Indicted in D C War on Bucket Shops

Western Union Telegraph Company was indicted in Washington D C as part of the government effort against bucket shops in the eastern states. The case targets the firm amid wartime financial enforcement and criminal probes.

Western Union Worthany Washington, D. C

Vanderbilt Wins Trench Stake at La Motte-au-Fees

Vanderbilt's San Pietro won the Prix La Moriniere one thousand stakes over eleven furlongs at Mal- Bonne-Laffitte in France. The favorite Hiptance contested the race but finished well behind.

Vanderbilt Trench Mal- 50ne-Laffitte W KK

Baseball Gossip From The League Inconsistent Yet Active

Around the Base reports on O Louglin praising Lafoie as a strong bat prospect and Frank Isbell enjoying form with Wichita Club. Oscar Stanage shows improvement for Detroit while Brooklyn sells Hater to Montreal and Terry Turner’s performance remains debated. Fraser pitches for Chicago semi pro clubs as Pickett moves to Louisville and Mike Mitchell shifts to right field. Boston gains young players amid Giants links and Hyams Wagner remains steady against New York.

O’louglin Lafoie Frank Isbell White Sox Wichita Oscar Stanage Tigers Brooklyn Hater Montreal Terry Turner Chick” Fraser Chicago St. Louis Pickett Columbus Loulaville Grimm Cincinnati Mike Mitchell Boston Giants Hyams Wagner New York

Ohio Leads Rail Mileage Growth Across States

Census Bureau data show a 41.4 percent rise in electric street railway mileage from 1902 to 1907, with electricity reaching 99 percent of motive power. Passenger numbers climbed toward 10 billion in 1907, track length rose to 34,403 miles, and construction costs reached 3.64 billion dollars, led by Ohio followed by Indiana, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and New York.

Washington, D. C United States Census Bureau Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania California Ilinois New York

Tank Wrecks Building on Montreal Fire Disaster

A 35 ton tank crushed The Herald building in Montreal causing extensive loss of life and injuries. Fire followed the collapse as workers and a heroic girl aided others escaping. Identified dead and missing include Len Amesse and Clement Tirsman among many. J S Brierley announced a reduced edition would appear.

Montreal Canada Herald Len Amesse Campbell Morrison Clement Tirsman Miss Boudry May Butler Beatrice Campbell Frank Consitt John Cunningham Harris Alice Hart Frank Jansen Isaac Johns Gustave Lippe Rene Littlejohn Marsh Duncan J. Miller Typographical Union Miss Merriam J. S. Brierley

St. Louis Man Endows Trades School With Fortune

David J. Ranken Jr of St Louis deeded more than 3 million dollars to the Board of Trustees of the Ranken School of Mechanical Trades He reserves under 2000 a year for himself and directs the endowment to fund maintenance and expansion The estate includes Ranken tract land stocks in Winds Central Rock Island railroads and several banks The school emphasizes practical shop based training with geometry taught through applied tasks and daily oversight by Mr Ranken while he lives modestly above a grocery store.

St. Louis David J. Ranken, Jr School of Mechanical Trades Ranken School Ranken Lves Lfe Raniten Trades School

Alonzo Wire Dies After Years of Wakeful Sleep

The former Hackettstown police chief Alonzo Wire died from lung disease after decades of a rare wakeful condition. Once a night watchman for the Lackawanna Railroad, he remained alert while his body seemingly slept, a fate linked to a lightning injury decades earlier. His family included six siblings, with a wife and one daughter surviving.

Alonzo Wire Hackettstown Wire Lackawanna Railroad Mr. Wire Saven

Wealthy Widow Murdered in Leavenworth Residence Fire

Elizabeth Schultz a seventy four year old wealthy widow was found murdered in her Leavenworth home after a fire. The nude and charred body was located in the cellar as investigators probe the arson linked crime.

Leavenworth* Kan Elizabeth Schultz

Secretary of War Restores Retired Officers to Duty

Congress may adjourn without army expansion prompting the Secretary of War to order retirement officers be brought back to line duties where possible. The move aims to refill staff positions and keep Panama Canal operations unaffected while replacing school-bound officers with qualified retirees. Norton’s White House arrival cited as improving press relations and overall administration efficiency.

Congress Secretary of War Panama Canal Canal Zone Dickinson Otcers Momisee Taft Charles JD. Norton Norton White House Wenl

Safety Powder Kills Maker in Fire at Corning Plant

Clarence Buck and his son Bernard died in a blaze that consumed the Buck Manufacturing Company powder works in Coudersport Pennsylvania. The fire origin remains a mystery though Buck had recently revealed the secret safety powder process to a brother. Both men were found dead after the flames were extinguished with all plant workers escaping.

Corning, N Clarence Buck Bernard Buck Manufacturing Company Coudersport Buck Coudorsport

Japanese Pus Out Of Town In Northern Washington

Thirty Japanese workers sent from Seattle to Darrington by the United States Lumber Company were expelled by a mob of about 100 white men. The group fled fifty miles inland to reach Consul K. Hayashi to report the incident.

Seattle Wash K. Hayashi Darrington Snolomish County United States Lumber Company

Huffmire Convicted in Graft Case In Schenectady

Aaron P. Huffmire former Schenectady supervisor was found guilty of presenting a fraudulent bill. The verdict marks the first graft conviction in the investigation. Punishment may reach seven years in prison or a $1000 fine or both. Indictment for grand larceny was dismissed after the jury report.

Schenectady Aaron P. Huffmire Huffmire

Dalzell Loses Point. Injunction Delays Primary Certification

In Pittsburg Dr. Robert J. Black contesting Congressman John Dalzell's Thirtieth District nomination won a court ruling. Judge Cohen barred the County Commissioners from certifying the June 4 primary results until a district wide recount decision is made.

Pittsburg Robert J. Black John Dalzell Cohen Secretary of the Commonwealth

Peirce and Wife Hurt in Norwegian Car Crash

Christiania Norway United States minister to Norway Bert H D Peirce and his wife were injured when their car struck a bunk after avoiding a cart near Doma. The minister suffered a broken arm and Mrs Peirce a dislocated shoulder. the driver was unharmed.

Death by Own Action On Eve Of Wedding

Leon Guipon shot himself in his New York City studio the day before his engagement to Miss Foster of Roxbury Massachusetts was to be announced Minnie K Wentz who disappeared on her wedding eve was found dead in a coal bin beneath her aunt’s Portcards note her deed offered no explanation in the report

New York City Leon Guipon Miss Foster Roxbury Mass Minnie K. Wentz Gensen

Kingston city marshal killed crossing railroad tracks

City Marshal William L. Fenton of Kingston New York was killed attempting to cross the West Shore Railroad tracks in front of an incoming express train Buffaloman. He was thirty six years old and had previously run a cigar store in New York City.

Winghton Wilted William L. Fenton Kingston N. Y West Shore Railroad Penton New York City Mle

Sherman Scolds Insurgents at Milwaukee Convention

Vice President Sherman sharply criticized insurgents in a speech before a Republican convention held in Milwaukee Wisconsin urging party unity and strong leadership.

Sherman Milwaukee Wis

Harvard Student Vanished Three Years Ago Recalls Maine Boy

Harvard Graduates Magazine revisits a Maine boy who disappeared while a student at Harvard three years ago and has never been heard from since. A letter from B M Piie of Lubec Me discusses whether the student left school due to study problems. The father wishes the name remain listed in his class.

Boston Mass Harvard B. M. Piie Lubec

Miss Woolston Dies at Home Preferring Solitary Life

Miss Sarah Woolston of Ridgway street Mount Holly was found dead at her home by neighbor Mrs Hella Mathes. She refused medical aid saying she wished to live and die alone. Death attributed to Brights disease. Woolston, a twenty five year Methodist missionary to China, was involved in city affairs.

Mount Holly N. J Sarah Woolston Ridgway Street Hella Mathes Bright Miss Woolston China

International and Domestic News Briefs From the Era

The item aggregates diverse notes: Marshall Fields' estate pegged at 79 million dollars. The German Emperor recovers from a hand abscess. The body of Mr Rt M Chesebrough to be sent from London to America. Archbishop Trenry Moeller of Cincinnati meets the Pope in private audience. John Redmond holds balance in the House. Ex President Roosevelt hosts editors in London. A jury acquits a black defendant in a murder trial after Bourke Cochran plea.

Marshall Fields Rt. M. Chesebrough London America Trenry Moeller Cincinnati John Redmond House of Commons Roosevelt Bourke Prince Fushimi Japan United States Kentucky State University Ironry Crews New York City Robert J. Jack John Dalzell Pennsylvanie Urtmaries

Abernathy Boys Reach New York After Cross-Country Ride

Louis and Temple Abernathy arrive in New York City with their father after riding from Oklahoma City on horseback. The ten and eleven year olds left April 16, traveling alone to greet former President Roosevelt amid applause from thousands at Hotel Breslin. Their feat surpasses many adults in endurance as they dismount at the doorstep of the Breslin amid cheering crowds.

New York City Louis Temple Abernathy Jack Abernathy Oklahoma City Okla Hotel Bresin Oklahoma Roosevelt

Two Jump to Death in Montreal Bridge Tragedy

Albert Esnough a St Lambert builder, and his adopted daughter Lena Healy leapt from Victoria Bridge into the St Lawrence River, drowning after a witness saw them conversing before Esnough climbed the railing and jumped. The only observer was a bridge electrician who could not intervene.

Montreal Cin Albert Esnough St. Lambert Lena Healy Victoria Bridge St. Lawrence Jie Esnough Asnough

Slain Foreman Shot Over Reduced Pay Dispute

Matt Ruesgen of Amsterdam, foreman at Wisconsin Pearl Button Works in this city, killed John Studier after an all night woods chase. He confessed the shooting stemmed from a dispute over pay, claiming Studier shaved his salary check for poor workmanship.

Ta Crosse Matt Ruesgen John Studier Amsterdam Forman Wisconsin Pearl Button Works Ruesgen Studier

Suits Against Trusts Begin In Chicago

Government files suits to dissolve the Butter and Bes Trust and the Union Stockyards Company in Chicago. Similar action planned against the Elgin Board of Trade.

Chicago Butter and Bes Trust Union Stockyards Company Elgin Board of Trade

Senator Dolliver Attacks President Over Insurgents

Senator Dolliver in Washington denounces the President and allies for their drive to dismiss insurgents from the party. Senator Nalliver defends the insurgents amid the clash in federal politics.

Nalliver Dolliver Washington,d. C Teir

Drowned in the Hudson during daring boat test

William Lehman drowned in the Hudson River at New York City while spectators watched. He was testing a motor boat he had built, and bystanders offered no aid as the craft failed.

Hudson Wiliam Lehman New York

Women voting in Oklahoma to go before November voters

A report notes that women's suffrage will be submitted to Oklahoma voters in the November election. The piece mentions various unrelated items including a New York girl stopping an armed burglar and a Yorksire girl awarded a medal for bravery, reflecting mixed local news tone.

Queen Mary Oklahoma Freda Dollusty East Side New York City Emma Knell Carthage Muskogee OcTa Anna Stiule

Warns Graduates Of Nations Perils InNYU Sermon

Three clergymen from the class of 1860 delivered a baccalaureate at New York University. Dr. Cleland McAfee urged self restraint and conscience in civic life while warning that wealth and democracy alone cannot sustain a nation. He stressed individual responsibility and the enduring American moral strain as the safeguard of the national ideal.

Chancellor Day Warns Automobiles Harm Society

Syracuse University graduation speaker Chancellor James R Day criticizes the auto trade as a luxury draining productive capital. He cites 500 million invested in autos, urges self denial, links lack of restraint to lower marriage rates, and condemns insurgent Republicans over commerce and railways.

Syracuse James RR. Day Syracuse University Teds Hormont Payy Mana Day Congress

City to Consider Winter Unemployment Insurance Plan

Municipal authorities plan to bring a measure to the City Council this winter creating a comprehensive unemployment insurance plan. The aim is to combat winter distress among Berlin's working classes with portal legislation designed to provide support during hard months.

Berlin

Labor leaders and unions push for gains and elections

The assistant labor commissioner of Washington is a woman. The Iron Molders' International Union has about 60 000 members. The Toronto street railway workers seek higher wages affecting about 1200 men. International organizer A Rosenberry aided Ladies' Tailors and Dressmakers on a ten month strike in Boston. Minnesota's State Federation of Labor vows a strong campaign to elect labor representatives. Toronto Labor Temple directors will house only affiliated tenants. An injured English worker is noted amid unrelated lines. Saturday holiday moves in Chicago Loop stores are urged by a civic group.

State Board of Washington Iron Molders’ International Union Toronto A. Rosenberry Boston Mass Cles State Federation of Labor of Minnesota Toronto Labor Temple Company England Loop Chicago Woman's Chik

Central Will Spend Five Million on Equipment Upgrades

Brown of the New York Central says the railroad will resume work ordered suspended by President Taft. The project, costing about 5 million dollars, involves upgrading equipment, improving facilities, building new structures, laying tracks, and enhancing yard and roadbed upkeep amid the present rate dispute.

Notable Figures Convene in London Gossip Sketch

The record notes Tea with Mr. Roosevelt and Dr. Osler in London. It mentions Andrew D. White as a German ambassador, discomfort with tobacco by Roosevelt, and visits by Mr. Parker to European cities. It cites Willig Cummings, Baxsett, power in the medical freedom league, and comments by Teller and Fowler on political intrigues and figures.

Europe Hamburg Berlin St Petersburg Moscow B. O. Power National League of Medical Freedom National Department of Health Henry M. Teller Felice Ballinger N. Fowler New Jersey John Kean

Prominent New York Man Seized After Robbery Fight

M Wiley son of G B L Wiley of New York City and brother of N T Wiley of the New York Telephone Company was arrested after a clash with about thirty men while found robbing James Yankie’s home. Letters and pockets suggest a University of Pennsylvania education. He claimed to be R M Wiley. his father is president of Standard Underground Cable Company with offices at Liberty Street.

Washington George W. Wickersham Wickersham Patt Wall Street White House Taft Los Angeles Cat R. M Wiley G. B. L. Wiley New York City N. T. Wiley New York Telephone Company James Yankie University of Pennsylvania R. M. Wiley Standard Underground Cable Company New York No. 56 Liberty Street

Four Cincinnati saloon keepers indicted in brewers campaign

Four Cincinnati saloon keepers were indicted after the Grand Jury heard evidence gathered by the Ohio Brewers Vigilante Bureau. They face charges of maintaining nuisances as the first results of a statewide crackdown on wet territory. Brewers say eliminating dives and objectionable cartoon venues will curb prohibition sentiment.

Cincinnati Ohio Ohio Brewers’ Vigilafire Bureau

Roosevelts Leave England and Berlin Assignments

Aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Theodore Roosevelt Mrs Roosevelt Miss Ethel and Kermit Roosevelt sailed from Southampton for home. Berlin reports the appointment of Herr von Lindequist as Secretary of State for the Colonies, succeeding Bernhard Dernburg.

Berlin Herr von Lindequist Bernhard Dernburg

Train Kills Two Schoolboys in Front of Erie Locomotive

Two eight year old boys John McCarthy of Columbia Heights and Justus Uerman of Hawthorne were struck and killed while crossing the Bergen County cut along the Erie railroad in Paterson New Jersey. They carried school books and were hit by passenger train 66 as they moved between tracks.

Paterson N. J John McCarthy Columbia Heights Justus Uerman Passaic Avenue Hawthorne Bergen County Erie

Train wreck sinks freight into Lake Superior

A Canadian Pacific freight train derailed by a boulder on the main line near Port Caldwell 200 miles east of Port Arthur and plunged into Lake Superior. Engineer Wheatley Fireman Clarke and Brakeman McMillan were drowned in the accident.

Winnipeg Man Canadian Pacific Port Caldwell Port Arthur Lake Superior Wheatley Clarke McMillan

Policeman Dies in Jersey City Call Box Accident

Policeman Dennis J. Sullivan was killed in Jersey City when 25 000 volts of electricity surged through his body as he opened a call box. The incident occurred during duty in New Jersey.

Dennis J. Sullivan Jersey City N. C

Sugar Trust Continued Frauds In New York Trial

The Sugar Trust faced continued fraud charges in a New York City trial related to sugar weighing practices since the indictment.

Sugar Trust New York City Suger Trust

Roosevelt and Root Confer in London Amid World News Buildup

Brief items report Roosevelt and Senator Root held a two hour private conference in London. Memorial services at the Brooklyn Navy Yard drew about thirty thousand attendees with many overcome by heat. A large scale political mobilization occurred in Poland as thousands of trucks stood ready to quell Communist demonstrations. Walter Clark, a New York State witness, was attacked by thugs. Reports from St. Petersburg discuss Russia Japan negotiations taking shape. Taft reviewed Memorial Day parade in New York. Isadore Newman, a former cavalryman, killed his child and wife in New York City.

Philadelphia Havana Yacht Club Cuba Roosevelt Senator Root London Brooklyn Navy Yard Walter Clark New York State Perach Katz St. Petersburg Russia Japan Taft Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Riverside Drive New York City Isadore Newman United States Davugiiter

Suit Filed Over Injuries at Paterson Church Rope

Benjamin Elkind sues Third Presbyterian Church of Paterson for 100 in damages after tripping on a rope stretched in front of a burned edifice in January 1909. He was a New York University student. the incident caused a skull fracture and long term mental impairment with partial recovery expected.

Benjamin Elkind Third Presbyterian Church of Paterson Elkind New York University Alterha A Gay

Representative Fowler Endorsed for New Jersey Senate

About 1500 men, including most Progressive Republicans, cheered at Proctor's Theatre Elizabeth as Representative Charles N Fowler was endorsed by resolution as the Republican candidate for the next U S Senator from New Jersey to succeed Kean. The meeting formed the Republican League of New Jersey to advocate election of Senators by popular vote. The resolution was read and adopted by acclamation.

Proctor's Elizabeth Charles N. Fowler United States New Jersey Kean Republican League of New Jersey

Home Burned as Incendiary Attack Strikes Riverside Couple

An attempt to burn Mr and Mrs Henry Ludwig at their Riverside area home woke Mrs Ludwig who smelled kerosene. Flames enveloped the house as the couple barely escaped with burns. The incendiary fled after the attack.

Henry Ludwig Riverside

Aged Recluse Miss Woolston Found Dead in Mount Holly

Miss Sarah Woolston aged eighty living on the Way Street Mount Holly was found deceased on a couch by Mrs Ella Haines. Death attributed to acute Brights disease. Woolston a Methodist missionary in China for over twenty five years.

Nurge Sarah Woolston Way Street Mount Holly Ella Haines Bright Miss Woolston China

State Board Announces Corporation Tax List Total

The State Board of Assessors filed a preliminary list with the State Comptroller listing 7142 corporations with total taxes of $2,539,000 for the year an increase of $17,000 led by Prudential Insurance Company $313,788 United States Steel Corporation $47,179. Stewart M Brice dies at 41 in Agbury Park son of late Senator Calvin S Brice prominent in New York social and political life formerly judged insane in 1908.

State Board of Assessore Stewart M. Brice Calvin S. Brice United States Ohio Agbury Park New York City

Multiple Local Notices and Incidents Across the State

The page reports deaths in Newton and Lodi, a drowning in Van Houter, damages from an oil explosion in Thoro Fare, a new rural carriers organization forming, a suicide in Lodi, beer raids in Wil­liams­town, a church pastor change in Stroughton, a Paterson man facing long debt under a court ruling, a Connecticut firm suing Paterson machinist C D Martin, and Taft addressing social issues as a national problem.

Andrew Creny Ryerson Avenue Newton Ernest Shubert Peterson Angelina Vananges van Houter Wilkins Brothers Thorofare Standard Ol Company X Rural Hunterdon Warren Counties Marinus Henehen Lodi Wiliamstown Thomas B. Hughes Stroughton Wis First Baptist Church Trento W. FP. Johnson

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