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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
3
A compact digest of global events highlights curious notes and varied reports from distant lands. Readers are offered a quick tour of notable happenings spanning regions and topics, presented in a concise dated-wires style.
United States and Huerta sign a preliminary peace protocol for a temporary Mexican government to be US supported until elections. Carranza reverses to push constitutionalist delegates to Niagara Falls while armistice remains uncertain. Natera attacks Zacatecas with 12,000 men as Vera Cruz hosts arrivals. Guarmas Pacific port evacuated. 45000 pounds of rebel ammunition blocked at Galveston by Redfield order.
The House formally impeached Union District Judge A G Dayton of West Virginia. Representative Neeley called for an investigation into his bench activities. The action follows a push for accountability of judicial officials.
A broad spread of incidents includes a baggage agent shot in Oshkosh, a 58 year old walking record between Philadelphia and New York, a major chemical plant fire in St Louis causing $200000 damage, a 68 year old inventor's death in Stamford, and presidents ordering four hour Saturday work limits.
The Resolute defeats Vanitie by two minutes 85 seconds in the final cup race off Sandy Hook. Pittsburgh Rebels beat Doc Crandall in his first Federal Leaguer defeat. Herreshoff yachts show old-time form as Resolute makes fastest time. Willie Ritchie signs for a twenty round bout with Freddie Welsh in New York.
A prison governor was assassinated and several convicts killed or wounded during a riot at Figueras prison in Catalonia Spain. Multiple incidents involve violence and acts by suffragists and international delegates.
Washington reports the personal income tax yields only about 30 million dollars in the current fiscal year, far short of the 55 million predicted. Democrats blame revenue shortfalls on timing and note sugar duties shift to the free list May 1 1916 while Republican-era rates had boosted earlier receipts.
The body of Adlai Ewing Stevenson died in Chicago was brought to Bloomington for lying in state prior to funeral. Born October 28 1835 in Christian County Kentucky he later moved to Bloomington and became a prominent Democratic figure. He served as First Assistant Postmaster General and earned the nickname Axe Man Adlai for replacing 45000 Republican postmasters with Democrats. He was nominated as Vice President in 1892 due to his loyalty to President Cleveland.
The Zeppelin airship 7. Y. broke in two near Diedenhofen during a rain storm while en route from Cologne to Metz. A lieutenant from the military crew was injured as the craft landed, a gust of wind wrecking the vessel just above the ground.
News snapshots report a Jersey City police death after a botched arrest of a theft suspect. bank robbery attempt in Newark. Barnegat Bay Yacht Association HQ fixed at Seaside Park for 1914 season. Ocean County leads state in road building with 22 miles completed. local projects include garden layouts at Merchantville Fire Company HQ and a lift bridge contract in Salem County.
The Markets section reports that official milk prices have been abolished and it is impossible to provide accurate quotations. The update indicates wholesale pricing remains unsettled and no standardized figures are available.
The lesson centers on a wealthy young ruler who seeks eternal life. It contrasts his earnest approach with Jesus teaching on riches and discipleship, urging self surrender and giving to the poor. Jesus warns that wealth can hinder faith, but with God all things are possible for those who follow.
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