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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

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Mar 18, 1910

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The House Debates a Painter Pact and Taft’s Legacy

A congressional move assigns a library committee task on gallery portraits and prompts McCall to demand a census of American portrait painters. The piece surveys Republican worries over leadership, Roosevelt and Taft, and questions about the viability of a one man government and the Constitution’s three-branch balance.

House of Representatives Committee On the Library Traita Ofuox Chamber of Horrors McCall Capitol

Maniac Kills Two Sons then Takes Own Life in Bronx House Fire

Herman M. Mo Titz a retired real estate dealer living at 2210 Aque duct avenue Bronx shot his wife and servant away from home then killed his two sons and himself. He fired a bullet into his brain after turning on two fire alarms and returning home. Firemen forced to move his body to open the front door. He had suffered melancholia for over a year and deteriorated.

New York City Herman HM. Mo- Titz Aqueduct Avenue The Bronx

Seven Killed In Gas Explosion Near Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre Pa seven men died when gas exploded in the No 3 shaft of the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company near the city late at night. Five were part of a repair gang placing a hoisting engine and two were miners. Names include Owen Griffith William Jenkins Hugh Price C Gaffney William Jones John O Jones Evan Williams. Martin Williams escaped death by leaving the point seconds before. Gas likely ignited from a miner lamp.

Wilkes-Barre Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre, Coal Company Owen Griffith William Jenkins Hugh Price C. Gaffney William Jones John O. Jones Evan Williams John Q. Jones Martin Willams

Baby epidemic hits Pittsfield Massachusetts area

Pittsfield faces a baby surge with 791 births last year and a quadruplet in the new year. Doctors overworked and consider forming a union for eight hour days and higher wages. Parents blame former President Roosevelt for the abnormal boom as demand for baby bottles and outfits soars.

Pittsfield Mass Roosevelt

Tragic Double Murder Suicide Told From Moritz Family

Moritz killed his two sons George nineteen and Walter twelve after taking them on a walk. George died in his dormitory style uniform after being shot thrice as he crouched in a closet. Walter was shot on the stairs near a coal bin while attempting to hide. The family anticipated large estates from their mother and grandfather if they had lived.

George Bordentown Military Academy New Jersey Walter Moritz Anna Moritz Englewood N. J Waltour

Desperadoes captured after Harveytown cave siege

Huntington West Virginia reports lawlessness at Harveytown ten miles south of the city. A church was besieged and three people wounded by bullets through the walls as deputies pursued bandits. Two men, Gene Clifford and Walter Stephens, barricaded in a cave were tracked by bloodhounds and captured after daylight gunfire subsided.

Huntington W. Va Harveytown Gene Clifford Walter Stephens

Wealthy San Francisco Artist Davis Dies Aboard Oceanic

Willis E Davis a wealthy San Francisco artist died of heart disease on the liner Oceanic two days out from Cherbourg France. He traveled to Europe for health after his wife died in New York City last October. His brother John Davis reported the dispatch received via wireless by PF W Van Sicklen.

San Francisco Cal Willis E. Davis Oceanic Cherbourg France PF. W.van Sicklen John Davis Europe New York City

Dublin MP Timothy Harrington Dies After Career in Parliament

Timothy Harrington former Harbour division of Dublin MP dies at an advanced age. Born 1851 he studied at Trinity College Dublin and served as Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1901 1902 and 1903. He previously owned United Ireland and Kerry Sentinel publications.

Dublin Ireland London England Timothy Harrington House of Commons Harbour T "Mothy Harrington Trinity College United Ireland Kerry Sentinel

Lieuy Janney Shot at Fort William McKinley

Second Lieutenant Clarence M. Janney of the Twelfth Infantry was shot and killed at Fort William McKinley in Manila. He left a party, retrieved a revolver, and returned firing once then entering Ames house where an explosion occurred and he died instantly with a bullet to the head. The incident is shrouded in mystery whether accidental or intentional.

Manila P. I Clarence M. Janney Twelfth Infantry Fort William McKinley Janney Robert F. Ames Ames Andi Jonney

Bribery defined for candidates under pledge to turn office funds

Springfield attorney general rules that a candidate who runs on a platform promising to turn his salary or emoluments over to the public treasury is engaging in bribery. The opinion was given to A. Lt. Clarke of Clara Illinois, a township collector candidate who pledged to hand over commissions to the Road Commissioners for discretionary use.

Springfield W_H_ Stead Ofice A. Lt. Clarke Clara

Suicide in McKeesport Hotel Shocking Note Found

The body of 28 year old Selma Ruth Kaufman was found in Hotel White at 602 West 137th Street New York City bound with stockings. A note read The fights too hard Good bye and God bless all who have been kind My trunks are at the Twenty third Street station New York City I entreat forgiveness.

Pittsburg Selma Ruth Kaufman West 137Th Street New York City New Hotel White Fifth Avenue McKeesport Twenty-third Street Station

Polo Player J Dunstan Freeman Dies After Practice Collision

San Diego rider J Dunstan Freeman, a covert polo figure, died in a hospital from brain concussion after his pony, ridden by R Weiss of the Southwest Polo Club, collided during a Coronado practice game.

J. Dunstan Freeman Janother San Diego Cal America Coronado Freeman R. Weiss Southwest Polo Club Los Angeles

Education and Common Sense Opinion by Dr Biot on Immigration

Dr C W Biot writes to Representative OConnell of Boston arguing that education may not significantly raise the common sense nature grants individuals. He questions whether schooling increases practical judgment beyond innate insight. The letter reflects debates on education and immigration policy.

C. W. Biot Representative O'Connell Boston

Former Big League Magnate Dead

Colonel John I. Rogers, former owner of the Philadelphia Nation League Club, died in Philadelphia. Rogers sold the club in fall 1902 and had not been identified with baseball since.

John I. Rogers Philadelphia Rogers

Global shifts pace world affairs in terse telegrams

Telegraph briefs report Filipinos urged to ally with Japan against the United States while King George orders a decree for a revisionary Assembly in Athens. Astor revalues New York real estate to 10 million dollars as London eyes a new general election. Indictments in Kansas City accuse Dr Hyde of poisoning Swope family members. Colombian Constituent Assembly elections set for April 3 amid unrest in Bogota. US Secret Service warns against defacing coins for bangles. A priest in Trenton narrowly escapes poison plot using arsenic in biscuits.

Japan United States George Athens John Jacob Astor New York City London B.C. Hyde Swope Kansas City

Enormous profits in moving pictures

New York reports a federal court ruling upholding Edison patent rights in the moving picture industry. The decision damps a challenge from Carl Laemmle and others, clearing injunctions against several companies for infringing Edison patents while noting some personal infringement limits. Royalties to Edison from 13,000 theaters are highlighted, with weekly figures and the broadened industry impact.

New York City Thomas A. Edison Biograph Mr. Edison Europe Noel United States Circuit Court Carl Laemmle Independent Moving Picture Company of America Pantograph Company Edison Edison and Biograph Companies Motion Picture Patents Company Noyes Biograph Company Pastor Carl Lacmmile Laemmlae

Platts Laconic Views Of Party Leaders He Knew

Senator Platt’s memoirs near publication summarize national figures with concise judgments. He cites Lincoln as greatest President Nel Kinley as most lovable Arthur as most princely Grant as greatest warrior Roosevelt as best organizer Morton as most forgetful Blaine as ideal American Reed as expert Parliamentarian Quay as cleverest politician and more.

Senator Platt Lregard Lincoln Nel Kinley Iayes Garfield Arthur Grant Roosevelt Cornell Black Morton Odell Hughes Him Blaine Thomas R. Reed Congress Quay

Rejection of Budget Costs Britain in Losses

In the previous Parliament the Lords rejection of the budget cost Britain 142,500,000 in revenue the current budget year, David Lloyd George told the House of Commons. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said recovery of any portion remains uncertain and the statement caused a sensation across Great Britain.

Great Britain Revere London House of Lords David Lloyd- George House of Commons

Noted People Briefs Reveal Silent Transitions and Honors

George Rabot Wyrd resigns as Secretary of State of Porto Rico. Major Alfred Dreyfus studies social problems in leisure. Dr. Jean Charcot reviews Antarctic expedition results. Ex-Vice-President Fairbanks welcomed by French Senate. Chancellor MacCracken to retire September 26. Andrew Carnegie supports tax relief on personalty. Estate of Henry Tagemeyer appraised at 14.5 million. Brander Matthews comments on drama and law. Thomas Lawson, finance writer of Od day the 13th, at 53. Georges Gray Ward notes reduced service cost at Commercial Cable Co.

George Rabot Wyrd Porto Rico Alfred Dreyfus Jean Charcot Fairbanks Senate Chamber of Deputies MacCracken New York University Andrew Carnegie Gaynor Commercial Cable Company

Physicians Trust Sparks Fury Over Fee Hike in Mast. Aurora

Residents of Mast. Aurora protest a doctors’ group plan to more than double patient fees, from 50 to 100 percent, after notices of the new rates were mailed. Physicians defend the schedule as a united stance, while locals condemn the action as a doctors’ trust.

Aurora Buffalo N. Y Mast

Taft urged Red Cross setup in China and other notes

Glennings Chinay adopted Taft's suggestion to organize a Red Cross society. China believes Japan intends to retain Manchurian railways. Chicago packers face indictment for conspiring to raise meat prices and block extradition to New Jersey. Italian New York residents form a tuberculosis committee. Eulogies for General Lew Wallace delivered in Washington. Canada to remove discrimination in duties. British Premier to strip finance powers from Lords. Gifford Pinchot accuses Ballinger of falsehood in Taft era. George Petit Gallery hosts miniatures and watercolors with praise for American artists.

Newsy Glennings Taft Red Cross Society China Japan Chicago New Jersey New York City Lew Wallace Washington, D.C Canada House of Lorda Gifford Pinchot Washington, DC Ballinger George Petit Gallery Parle

Government Attacks Validity of Standard Oil Trust

Washington DC report on the Supreme Court hearing of the government’s antitrust case against the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. The suit seeks dissolution amid charges of monopolistic practices, rebates, and railroad discrimination affecting competition and involving Rockefeller family members and other executives.

Washington, D. C United States Standard Oil Company New Jersey Supreme Court of the Rockefeller Standard Oil Company of John D. Rockefeller William Rockefeller Henry M. Flagler John D Archbold Oliver H. Payne Charles M. Prate Cheatt Court District of Missouri Circuit Court Supreme Court of the United States Standard of Company

Wood Must Pay 813 500 in breach of promise suit

Boston Mass A verdict for 43510 was awarded against Wood of Portland Maine in Marion Orr breach of promise suit The breakdown includes 1000 for assault 2500 for loss of services to her father and 10000 for breach of promise to marry The record notes the defendant's child presence influenced the case and calls it the largest verdict of its kind in Suffolk County with Orr seeking 60000 and her father 10000 for loss of services

Boston Mass hereaceingt-Witmnen- Wood Portland Marion Orr Suffolk County Miss Orr

Philip Daly Dead Penne sylvanian Club proprietor dies

Philip Daly longtime proprietor of the Pennsylvania Club at Long Branch New Jersey has died of heart failure after a grippe illness. He was born in Philadelphia fifty five years ago and had been in declining health for many years. He retired from the clubhouse twelve years ago and lived a quiet secluded life.

New York City Philip Daly Long Branch N. J Mr. Daly Philadelphia Coventy-Tve

Death chair bill moves to governor for approval

Frankfort Kentucky General Assembly approves a measure to change execution to the electric chair. The bill directs transfer of prisoners sentenced to death to Eddyville Penitentiary where the death chair is to be located.

Frankfort General Assembly Willson Eddyville

Beef Trust Ordered to Produce Books or Forfeit Charter

Justice Swayze of the New Josey Supreme Court at Trenton granted Prosecutor Garven of Madson County an order compelling the Beef Trust to disclose its books or face charter forfeiture.

Beef Trust Swayze New Josey Supreme Court Trenton Garven Madson County

Brother-in-law kills sister-in-law then commits suicide

John Conrad shot his sister-in-law Mrs. Jacob Conrad and then killed himself, both deaths occurring immediately. The motive cited was the woman’s alleged indifference to his attentions, leaving a widow and a tragic double death in the household.

Jacob Conrad John Conrad Conrad

New York City Sinking Fund Plans $50 Million Bond Issue

The New York City Sinking Fund Commission voted to issue and sell $50,000,000 of corporate stock bearing four and one quarter percent interest. The move aims to raise capital for the city’s obligations and fund projects managed by the commission.

New York City

Naval officer Nazro fails fitness test and retires

Washington reports Rear Admiral Nazro did not walk the required fifty miles in three days as part of a private endurance test, prompting retirement from active duty. The Navy notes the incident marks the first high ranking officer to fall short of the new physical standard. Also, Arthur Burnet, a naval apprentice from Phelps Nebraska, died of pneumonia at Newport News, adding to recent pneumonia fatalities in training stations.

Washington, DC Ap, Nazro Nagio Prn Ramet Piinieiahus Arthur & Burnet Phelps Newport

Cincinnati ministers unite to pray for George B. Cox

Dr Robbins, a Baptist minister, obtained consent from every local minister in Cincinnati to pray for the spiritual redemption of the political figure George B. Cox.

Robbins Cincinnati George B. Cox

Allos Defends Himself On Wetness Stand In Albany Trial

Senator Jotham P Allos faces cross examination over Adirondack forest preserve land purchases and bank dealings in a bribery inquiry. Prosecutors press connections to stock purchases and alleged bribes while Allos defends his role as title examiner and law practitioner. government aims to show deceptive gains from land deals amid other investigations. Count Komura seeks to reassure uneasy American Japanese ties in Tokyo.

Albany Jotham P. Allos Adirondack Conger Gale Groton National Bank Hiram G. Moe Hughes New York City New York Transportation Company Allds New York Transportation Frank J. Price Colonel Price New York Central Railway Osborne Jim aAllds William Harris Northville Harris

Strikers Win End To Trenton Street Railway Strike

Trenton New Jersey reports a violent double shooting ending a street railway strike with many injuries. Public pressure led to concessions including twenty three cents an hour, rearranged hours, and reinstatement of three workers, with union recognition near total. A police withdrawal and chaos marked the violent clashes at the car barns.

Trenton N. J Trenton Street Railway Company Assanpink Creek John A. Riggs Lamberton Wesley Tall Chief Carlisle Taft

Cobb elected successor of Allds as Senate leader

In Albany a Republican caucus chose George H. Cobb of Jefferson County as president pro tempore of the New York Senate on the eighth ballot with 17 votes to 15. Cobb’s steady support grew after shifts from Tinbbs and Witter, ending his bid with a final tally that matched his own remaining votes.

Cobb Allds Senate Albany Elihu Root Sbasseup George H. Cobb Jefferson County Hinman Davie Buffalo

Suburban race death by own action discussed in Montclair

In Montclair New Jersey a pamphlet blames a widespread servant shortage for suburban upset arguing it threatens national home life. Commuter wives face scarce help, rival wages, and a shift to partial time work as a German helper arrives amid dozens seeking placements.

Montclair N. J New Jersey North Jersey

Coffey Conviction Upheld by California Court of Appeals

The Court of Appeals in San Francisco upheld former Supervisor Coffey's conviction tied to graft disclosures of the Ruef Lehrmitz regime. Coffey received a five year sentence at San Quentin.

Bon Francisco Court of Appeals San Francisco Cal Coffey Ruef-Lehrmitz San Quentin

Campbell Mine Owner Dies in Denver Illness

Frank J. Campbell, millionaire mine owner of Cripple Creek Colorado, died in Denver after a ten day illness. He was a native of Niagara County New York.

Campbell Frank J. Campbell Cripple Creek Col Denver Niagara County N.Y

Suicide note prompts tragedy in Charlotte home

In Charlotte, Kewis C. Baker, a well known insurance man born in Rock Hill South Carolina, died after declaring he had drunk carbolic acid and intended to die. He threw himself across the bed at his home and died within a short time. Baker, forty two, moved to Charlotte six years ago to engage in the insurance business.

Charlotte Kewis C. Baker Baker Rock Hil S.C

Dueling Deputy Wins Again in Second Levies Duel

In a second duel sparked by recent chamber allegations, Deputy Ciesa faced General Foem di Cus pato near Rome. After twenty four assaults the general was defeated and the two men ended by shaking hands and embracing, ending the clash.

Levies Renarks Rome Ciesa Siemens I di Litt Foem di Cuspato Wis Woitaled Ils

Ohio Liquor Bill Defeated in Senate Vote

The Dean bill to let Ohio cities decide by vote if their counties go wet or dry was defeated in the Senate in Columbus. The roll stood 18 to 16 against the measure.

Ohio Senate ACT Columbus

Black foreman fatally harms worker on Rairen Island

A Black foreman named George Jones on Rairen Island struck his employee Henry Wolly after a pursuit by a policeman. Wolly was instantly fatally hurt. Jones was involved in the incident which ended with Wolly unconscious and the case under investigation.

George Jones Rairen Island Henry Wolly Hfe

William Bayard Cutting Jr Dies at Age Thirty One

William Bayard Cutting Jr of New York City former secretary of the US Legation in London and later Vice-Consul at Milan and secretary of Legation at Tangier died at age thirty one. He married in 1901 Lady Sybil Cuffe daughter of the Exit of Des art. He was a graduate of Yale and a member of New York clubs.

Assouan Egypt William Bayard Cutting, Jr New York City United States Legations London Milan Tangier Mr. Cutting Sybil Cuffe Desart Tlaffard

Liquor raid leads to city jail sentence for Dearman

Major J B Lee presided as George Dearman was fined $16,000 or fourteen years on the city chain gang for liquor ordinance violation. Police raided Nearman’s house at night, seizing about forty gallons of whisky in pint bottles.

Spartanburg J.B. Lee George Dearman Nearman

Census Proclamation urged prompt census response

President Taft issues the census proclamation stressing duty to answer schedules for individuals and families and farm occupants. He assures penalties for refusals and emphasizes the census as general statistics not taxation or legal enforcement. Officials vow strict privacy against disclosure to protect respondents.

Washington, D. C Taft William Howard Taft United State of America Census Bureau

Democrats Carry Elections Across Central New York

Returns from village elections show Democrats winning in Gouverneur Canastota Little Falls and Waterloos entire slate in a Dolgeville shift. Glens Falls reelects Democrat Samuel Kendrick as mayor succeeding Republican Charles Cool. Ballston reelects Leander Spicer as village president on a Fusion ticket.

Utica N. Y New York Gouverneur Canastota Glens Falls Samuel D. Kendrick Charles W. Cool Ballston Leander Spicer

Bishop Lillis Appointed Coadjutor in Kansas City

In Rome the Pope named Thomas F. Lillis of Leavenworth as utor Bishop of Kansas City Diocese. Bishop John J. Hogan, eight, will be aided by Lillis as coadjutor and praised him as a great American churchman. Lillis is brother of Jeff D. Lillis, Kansas City banker slain in Jack Cudahy’s home incident.

Kansas City Rome Thomas F. Lillis Leavenworth John J. Hogan Lillis Lillia America Jefs D. Lillis Kansas City Bank Jack Cudahy

Maine Wreck Lift Bill Proposed In Congress

Washington D C The House Naval Affairs Committee will report a bill to provide 500000 to raise the wreck of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor Secretary of the Navy Mayor urged removal of the wreck as a navigation menace He estimated 590000 would be needed Naval officials say sixty seven bodies are in the wreck

Rome House Cannon Washington, D. C House Committee On Naval Affairs Havana Harbor Aoecenay Navy Naval

Cambridge Mayor Brooks Re-elected By Large Plurality

William I. Brooks of Cambridge Massachusetts, a Democrat, was re-elected mayor by a substantially larger plurality than last year, defeating ex-Congressman George W. Long who ran on a non-partisan ticket by 1688 votes. The license vote went strongly no.

Breitnall Wins Point in Ouster Suit for Wilbur Sadler

Supreme Court decision allows General Sadler to take testimony in the proceedings to oust General Wilbur Sadler from the Adjutant-General office. The ruling grants counsel during testimony and the right to cross examine witnesses.

Wilbur FP. Sadler Adjutant-General's Office Trenton N.J Supreme Court Breitnall Wargag Genéri Ofice Adjutant-General Sadler

Artist Arrested Over $10,000 Millet Painting Theft

In San Francisco William Kunze, a young artist, was arrested in his studio while holding the Millet painting Shepherd and Flock valued at $10,000 stolen from the Golden Gate Park Museum. Kunze admitted it was taken to copy the work but claimed a love of beauty compelled him.

San Francisco Cal Kunze Millet Golder Gate Park

Government orders 500 rifle silencers for Army use

Martford Conn Percy Maxim reports on return from Washington that the Government has ordered 500 rifle silencers to be delivered as soon as possible. The Marine Corps Navy Department and Department of Militia Affairs have been notified that silencers will be issued as desired now that the device is officially adopted as part of United States Army equipment.

Maxim Martford Conn Percy Maxim Washington, D. C Marine Corps Navy Department Department of Militia Affairs United States Army

French Radical Plan for Combating U S Invasion

In Paris, Senator Jean E Darbot a Radical Republican launched a harsh attack in the Senate calling the American Invasion of Europe a threat He cited a yearly U S trade surplus of 100 million dollars as Europe profits urged the government to press European payers for an economic understanding against the United States through diplomatic negotiations.

Radicf Paris Jean E. Darbot Senate Europe United States

Badger Athletics Decline Probed By Wisconsin Alumni

The article notes a probe into the University of Wisconsin Badgers athletic decline. It mentions Frank IJ1itt, ex Bridgeport shortstop drafted by the Philadelphia Americans, now moved to the Baltimore Club. It cites baseball as costly, with the Detroit club spending over $2000 on balls, and discusses Mercle, Tenney, Donlin, and Mordecai Brown in the context of roster moves and salaries.

University of Wisconsin Badgers Frank Ij1itt Bridgeport Philadelphia Americans Baltimore Detroit New York Out McGraw Fred Tenney Donlin Merkle Mordecai Brown Cubs Ile

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