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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
2
Washington looms large as a center of interest with legislatures active in many states. The week’s report surveys political developments, policy shifts, and international issues shaping the national agenda amid ongoing domestic debates and global concerns.
National Civic Federation's J W Sullivan writes to the Labor Secretary arguing little change in living costs since 1590. Joseph W Folk becomes chief counsel for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Bristow and Brady tell the Senate parcel post moves ore and goods in the West. President expects little opposition to repealing the Panama tolls exemption clause.
Personal life events mark William Dean Howells turning seventy seven with friends in Boston. Alfred Noyes may join Princeton as professor after accepting an invitation. President Wilson hosts lunch with Professor Taft in Washington while Bryan on curbside remarks to the Retail Merchants Association denounces money making as drudgery of life.
The Park Theatre at Springfield Mass burned down causing an estimated loss of 100000. Fire officials say the blaze gutted the building, with damage reaching the value of six figures and the cause under investigation.
The Comittee directing the strike of railroad men in Lisbon has ordered workers to resume duties. A string of other reports include a Paris post office cash heist, the death of Earl of Minto in Hawick, Lord Edward Grosvenor’s aerial spins in Paris, and a fatal snakebite in Calcutta.
Shortstop Gagnier of Brooklyn and Witcher Suggs of the St Louis Cardinals are expected on the federal League roster when the list is published. Walter J. Travis wins the Cuba championship for the second year in a row, defeating R A Gray 2 up with 1 to play in Havana. Ralph de Palma wins the Vanderbilt Cup in a 294 mile Santa Monica race at 75.6 mph. Slumber, the English sheep dog, named best breed at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York.
A blizzard-like storm with 85 mph winds paralyzed southern New York and parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Six New York Central trains stalled, thirteen New Jersey towns isolated, and multiple fatalities reported in New York City and nearby. Widespread outages and wrecked telegraph lines hampered communication.
Haywood of the I W W speaks at Lyric Hall advising hungry unemployed to take food rather than starve. He cites religious figures to justify action and warns against suicide while urging restraint and legality. He says organize and take food if necessary but abide by the law.
Joshua Crane buys No Man's Land off Martha's Vineyard to convert into a fish and game preserve and his country home. The three mile circumference island lies about six miles off the southwestern tip of Martha's Vineyard.
In New York a session produced a photo of the Federal League's Big Six. Standing: Harry Goldman Foxy Ned Hanlon E. E. Gates. Seated: Charlie H Weeghman James A Gilmore William M. Walker. They form the three strong backers behind the league’s latest baseball upheaval.
Major league clubs insure players riding on public conveyances with policies totaling near 3 million dollars. Cincinnati and New York clubs lack such coverage, while stars like Walter Johnson Ty Cobb Tris Speaker and Nap La Joie are insured for tens of thousands. The New York National League club leads with a blanket policy about 10 thousand per player plus 40 thousand on Mathewson and 150 thousand on Manager McGraw.
The notes discuss the Boston Braves wearing mackinaw coats this season, trades and retirements linked to Eddie Plank and Frank Chance, and various claims about players and managers. Ty Cobb leads steals, Henry O'Day eyes Cubs, Doolan may join the Feds, and Del Gainor signs with Detroit as talks with the Feds continue.
The piece argues top outfields include Baltimore 1894 Brooklyn 1900 Boston 1897 Red Sox 1912 and Detroit 1909. It highlights Jim O Rourke Paul Hines Tom York and Keeler Kelley Brodie Jones Sheckard Cobbs Crawford as standout performers with Keeler favored for clever play and fielding while Davy Jones’ batting average limited Detroit’s 1909 trio.
Joe Wood of the Red Sox finished the season with the most individual strikeout feats among pitchers, topping 1912 and matching high strikeout games. He recorded six games with nine or more strikeouts, while Walter Johnson also showcased relief prowess. A July 25 relief appearance saw Johnson fan 16 in 11 1 3 innings, contributing to a total of 20 strikeouts in a 15 inning game.
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