29 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1907
Page
1
A long estrangement ends when a woman devises a plan to reconcile with her stubborn husband. Easter unfolds with social pressures, a five year old son, and a dramatic delivery—an elaborate egg containing a child—that leads to a tender reunion and shared joy as the father takes the boy to his awaiting car.
A small child emerges from a quirky dwelling with a woolly dog, clings to an elder, and asks for mamma and food. A nurse and maid appear. the child greets a maid then escapes toward his former puree while a playful Easter craft idea with radishes and paper is described.
A playful cartoon caption shows Mrs Guinea Pig questioning why doctors chase patients to clinics. Mr Rabbit replies that race scares drive doctors to seek a remedy, hinting at public health anxieties in a lighthearted exchange.
A railway steel patent was announced for exclusive use on the Bessemer and Lake Erie line. Chief Engineer Porter stated the steel is reserved for future tracks and improvements.
Justice Fitzgerald orders a lunacy inquiry into Harry K. Thaw after the Madison Square tragedy. Morgan J. O Brien Peter Olney and Dr Leopold Putzel are named as commissioners to report on Thaw s present mental condition and potential insanity. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw wept upon hearing the decision as Thaw awaits commission proceedings and possible mad house confinement.
General James M. Varnum former brigadier general and New York National Guard staff officer died at Roosevelt Hospital from injuries after a collision between his automobile and a Broadway trolley car. Police attributed the crash to the chauffeur Alfred Quarl of Var nuns car.
A survey reports strong foreign and internal trade, widespread farming prosperity, and full employment. Railways lack sufficient cars to handle traffic while iron and steel mills struggle to meet orders, signaling high demand across sectors.
Michael Ramsey of Syracuse New York, eleven years old, left for school with friends and hid between two timber piles. A displaced top tier of a pile collapsed and crushed him instantly. In Brussels, Belgian and Dutch commissioners have agreed on an economical alliance between Belgium and the Netherlands.
A muddled, fragmentary recap notes King Victor Emanuel receiving Ambassador Griscom who delivered letters. It mentions nine hours of sleep for brain workers and Henry Irving’s view on his father’s friendships in the United States. Woodrow Wilson expands the presidency beyond mere executive head. Garvin and Miss Tomlinson are cited in a disputed betrothal. Fred Dubow is linked to a lecture career. The Austrian emperor reportedly keeps a famed orchid collection at Schönbrunn Palace. There is an odd reference to 13 000 binuts and Lord Kitchener’s father as a soldier who later pursued breading plas as income.
Civil unrest in Muskogee Territory leads to multiple deaths and injuries among Black residents linked to the United Socialists. Deputies Ledbatter Webbard Willams and Smith respond to a warrant at the Darker residence. Casualties include John Cofield and Sam Darker, with six others jailed.
In Pittsburg Fx two inmates at Marshalsea City Home named James Jackson and Albert Henton, both about thirty, battled in a narrow passage for nearly two hours. Henton fatally punched Jackson. attendants arrived to witness the fatal melee.
Nathan Wineburg left his six month old child in the care of his six year old son. The boy allegedly crushed the infant’s skull with a stove lifter after the baby cried. The infant died before the father’s return.
Famine stricken districts in Shanghai and surrounding provinces report distress worsened by fever and heavy rains. A few cases of cannibalism are authenticated amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Burton K. Fretts a Central Mish School crew candidate drowned when his canoe overturned on the Connecticut River at Springfield Mass William Wilbur and Edward Hazen swam to shore Hazen attempted rescue but had to save himself leaving Fretts in the water
The Steel Trust reported gross earnings of 696 million 755 thousand 926 dollars and net profits of 18 million 832 thousand 635 dollars for the previous year according to the annual report.
Herr von Korn owner of the Schlesische Zeitung died in Berlin and left more than 20 million dollars. Lord Rosebery warned Britain would not tolerate a separate Irish parliament.
President Roosevelt deploys government finances to stabilize Wall Street and avert a market panic. A drowning in San Diego reports a bathers tragedy. Miss Idan A. Cooper found dead in Norwalk creek likely from suffocation. Winter wheat yields weaken with Texas crop nearly failing due to green bug damage. Foraker urges Ohio Republicans to vote in primaries for president and senator. Poultry market remains firm with prices held or higher.
Stolen plans for the battleship Nebraska and its armor were reported from the Moran Buithers shipyard in Scatule Washington. Police investigated the burglary as a wartime security breach and sought suspects.
Commerce absorbs money across commercial, industrial and mercantile sectors as Wall Street lays down capital. The ongoing flow affects the money situation and is likely to cause diverse movements in the stock market.
Police cite a Racine case where a married woman from the Graves family allegedly stalked and possibly shot Graves after fleeing 1145 life. A self harm note blamed rivals and begged not to bring more women from Kenosha to Racine. Graves admits jealousy but doubts the fatal shot.
Jeter Matherly of Pittsylvania County is jailed in Chatham charged with swearing to Edna Adkins age fourteen to marry her. Rev A T Ponton had just joined them as Palpa Adkins and an officer arrived. Edna's father seized the girl, locked her at home, and plans to press abduction and false swearing charges, while the groom pleads his love and faces possible divorce.
Richmond Virginia to Lynchburg report says Orle Thompson an eighteen year old cotton mill operator shot and fatally wounded his young wife and killed himself after deadly argument. The couple married three months ago and quarreled two weeks earlier. The wife then left for a boarding house and Thompson went to her apartments and shot her twice before killing himself.
In Virginia near Free Hill Kid Solon kills Edward Darling after a confrontation at Solon’s camp. Darling’s wife, who had left two weeks earlier for Solon’s home, accompanies Solon as he flees with the money. Solon is captured soon after the incident.
In Kenosha Wisconsin a woman dressed in a man's clothes fired twice at Herbert A Graves a young architect in his office. One bullet struck his left hand and he recalls seeing a figure behind portieres wearing a raincoat.
Chicago report says the Sub-Treasury count of about 62 million dollars offered no trace of the missing 179000. Deputy Assistant Treasurer Gideon C. Bantz supervised the count, hoping deposits or errors would explain the loss.
Trade with Japan has risen sixty percent while India substitutes portland cement for temple building. Japanese shipyards at Nagasaki Kobe and Osaka employ about 22 000 workers and run full orders. New South Wales offers immigration subsidies. The Bank of Japan holds large cash reserves and regional plans unfold in Nanking. Petroleum near Toledo and Webu Island prompts untapped potential and Austro German trade tastes. Japanese savings deposits rise sharply between late 1905 and mid 1906.
The wife of G Belle Jones, a wealthy American businessman in North Mexico, arrived from Long Beach California and found him living with another Mrs Jones. Local authorities were involved and the Long Beach woman was claimed as his legal wife. Jones dated to Mexico twelve years ago with wife No 2. The original wife had been sending letters and saving funds for a hoped surprise visit. He reportedly has a fol horn in Mexico.
Grace Truitt a sixteen year old girl in St Louis died after taking carbolic acid at 4252 Finney Avenue and dying en route to City Hospital. A letter from J N Weakley of Pueblo Colorado found in her pocket described him as her black eyed friend and noted his love for Grace and wish to marry. The mother Mrs Truitt had arranged a different marriage and had restricted Grace from receiving suitors at their new address 90 North Garrison Avenue.
Mrs Charles Wintarberg vanished leaving a note saying she was leaving. The note implies marital unhappiness. A well known Auburn Sac County man once engaged to her is also missing, and the husband denies any sign of trouble.
A public school roof collapsed in Durango Mexico killing nine people eight of them students and injuring many more. One teacher is among the dead and the building was crowded at the time of the disaster.
The jury in the libel suit of William O'Brien M P against the Freeman's Journal of Dublin awarded damages on each of six counts.
A Lawrence Massachusetts building trades council forms as eighteen German unions publish a local newspaper. Boston garment workers, San Jose master horseshoers, Norfolk printers seek wage raises tied to living costs. Phoenix waitresses strike for ten hour day. The International Association of Machinists plans an eight hour day from May 21. Columbus Ohio hosts Tin Plate Workers convention starting May 9. Efforts target Boston tailors and pressmen in Massachusetts.
James Hill president of the Great Northern Railroad warns the economy shows red lights but believes a slow, cautious approach with patience can yield improvement. He notes credit impairment, strong Northwest demand for food and clothing, and that lumber, wheat, coal, and iron ore hold up amid recession fears.
Lord Rothschild said there is absolutely no danger of a market panic over potential moves by President Roosevelt. He acknowledged possible small failures but rejected reports of a major financial house in distress. He noted London and German holders selling US securities and said the market can bridge the difficulties.
Vice President Fairbanks said rail congestion blocks movement of corn from his farm and another Illinois farm. Meanwhile New Jersey tax dispute with Pennsylvania Railroad seeks $1,034,748 under Perkins main stem law, with a request for relief of about $300,000. Supreme Court will not decide this spring on Railroad Rate law constitutionality.
Cornelius A. Jackson, 43, a towerman whose absence from duty in late 1905 led to a train derailment at Fifty third Street and Ninth Avenue New York City, killing twelve persons and injuring several, received a five year prison sentence.
P. J. Kiley returning to Boston from St. Elmo Cal was killed when struck by a train at Davenport Iowa. The incident reports describe a fatal railway accident and casualty details for the era.
Ellison's Yankee Girl wins the City Park Derby in New Orleans. Bill Squires faces James J. Jeffries potential title clash. Sabine Roler sails to Liverpool for study by George Raper. Vanderbilt horses head to England for exhibition. The Native trotting colt sold for 14 250 dollars to Glen Cave trainer Thomas W Murphy. Penn and Yale crew race discussed in New Haven while Pegatta prep in Poughkeepsie proceeds. Pittsburg Club transfers Abetein to Providence Club.
A Senate Public Health Committee hearing in Trenton examined defects in the Freylinghuysen Pure Food bill. Speakers included Mrs. Lakey of Cranford, secretary of the Consumers' Society, and George Berringer of Camden, who urged improvements.
An undiscovered Alberto portrait of William Shakespeare was found in a village inn near Darlington England. The oak framed panel shows the bard around age twenty eight and is valued at about $20 000.
Foreign built vessels purchased by Newfoundlanders were admitted to Welsh registry duty free.
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