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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1907

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Pier Collapse Kills Three. Dozens Injured In Baltimore

A new Locust Point pier under construction for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad collapsed after a clay failure, sending 430 feet of the water end into the harbor. Three men died Howard Ellender Robert Sweetman Antone Woelffel, at least five are missing and eighteen injured. Investigations to determine causes follow as rescuers search the wreckage.

Baltimore Dalti- Kore Locust Point Howard L. Ellender Robert Sweetman Tve Antone Woelffel Jacob Windenvorger Hurryard William W. Vaughn Geo Montgomery Buddy Johnson Baltimore Bridge Company McLean Contracting Company Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Steamara Johnson Line Ellender I. Clay Timanus

Dedication of New Cornell College of Agriculture Buildings

The Cornell ceremony featured Governor Hughes praising progress in agriculture and veterinary education. A golden key symbolized the new facilities transfer to Cornell as trustee. General Woodford urged military science, while Nathan J. Batchelder and Dean L. H. Bailey spoke on agriculture. Alma Mater sung, Junelon reception followed with guests including John De Witt Warner and state engineers.

Ithaca N. Y New York State College of Agriculture Churman Cornell Hughes Stewart L. Woodford Nathan J. Batchelder National Grange L. H. Bailey College of Agriculture Association of American Colleges and Experiment Stations Junelon John de Witt Warner Skene Getman

Tunee Girls Mourned After Mill Glass Works Disaster

In Millville New Jersey the engine room smokestack toppled at T C Wheaton Co glass works killing Sylvia Gallagher seventeen Lena Doughty sixteen and Lydia Thurston eighteen. A third girl died within minutes from injuries and several others were hurt as bricks rained down on the grinding room while twelve men and seven girls worked beneath a gale damaged roof.

Millville N. J T. C. Wheaton & Co Sylvia Gallagher Lena Doughty Lydia Thurston Filso

Turks Battle With Greeks in Macedonia Clash

A sanguinary clash at Morthoven in Macedonia pitted Turkish troops against a Greek band. The Greeks were dispersed after fierce fighting. Their chief and seven members were killed, and Turkish losses reached twenty.

Morthoven Macedonia

Tinley Urges Square Deal for Railways in Memphis Speech

Southern Railway President Finley and Tinley call for a square deal in railroad legislation during a Memphis address. The speech emphasizes fair treatment for railroads in forthcoming policy debates.

Tinley Square Deal Finley The Southern Railway Memphis B Square Deal

Wall Falls Killing Four Laborers at Chrome Copper Works

Several Hungarian laborers were crushed when a wall collapsed during excavation at the De Lamar copper works in Chrome New Jersey. Four men died instantly and three were badly injured as bricks toppled onto them during construction of a low extension.

Chrome N. J de Lamar

Fraud in Private Warship Construction At Brooklyn Navy Yard

Rep George E Waldo charged that private contractors built warships with faulty workmanship including rivets filled with putty and wood. He cited the battleship Louisiana and others delivered unfinished, requiring costly after delivery repairs and months of Navy Yard work before completion. Officials offered no firm reply.

Boston George E. Waldo New York Faneuil Hall National League of Employes of Navy Yards Brooklyn Navy Yard Brooklyn N. Y Waldo Louisiana Connecticut Navy Yard Force Navy Yard Washington Tennessee

Death by own action of ex railroad chief at sea

David Willcox former president of the Delaware and Hudson Company died at sea last Wednesday. Reports state blindness and failure of the remaining eye, along with fear of poverty after his fortune was ruined by bad speculations, as the motives behind the suicide. The incident is linked to the close adviser of EB Harriman and Henry Rogers.

New York City David Williay Delaware and Judson Company Willcox Eb, Il Harriman Henry J. Rogers John D. Rockefeller Cleveland Cuyahoga County Ohio University of Chicago Moyer, Laywood and Pettibone Ingalls Theig Cornell University Ithaca N. Y Ezra Cornell David Willcox Trust Company of North America Baltimore Brooklyn Navy Yard Far East Fulton Todad State Banking Department Avon, Mass

Northwest Snowstorm Paralyzes Dakotas to Montana

A ferocious twenty hour snowstorm blankets the Northwest from the Dakotas to Montana with six to ten inches of snow. Railroad traffic delays reach five to fifteen hours while farmers face delayed seeding and possible replanting. In Minneapolis and St Paul the streetcar system halts as cars are pushed through blocked streets.

St. Paul Minn Dakotas Montana Minneapolis

Explosion at Du Pont Powder Works Destroys Nitrate Mill

An explosion at the Du Pont Powder Works nitrate plant in Haskell New Jersey blew the mill apart. Foreman Andrew Larson of Pompton Lake and Italian assistant Nicola Gurello were killed. The blast left only a ten foot deep hole in a fifty by fifty foot area where the mill stood.

Hertzian Waves Detonate Torpedoes in Cartagena Trials

Successful experiments in Cartagena tested torpedoes exploded at long distances using the Hertzian waves system. The device was invented by a Spaniard named Balsera.

Cartagena Balsera

Island Cuba seeks traverses to end drought rains

Travers were offered in all the churches throughout the Island of Cuba for rain as six months pass without measurable rainfall. The country remains parched with cattle dying and forests burning amid the drought.

Travers Dhurches Cuba

Two Men Drown In Otsego Lake

William Lee and John Kelly from Amsterdam New York drowned while fishing in Otsego Lake when their boat took on water and sank. Fellow anglers saw them but no trace remained when help arrived.

Otsego Lake William Lee John Kelly Amsterdam N. Y

Supreme Court Upholds $1000 Contempt Fine on Senator Patterson

The Supreme Court affirms a $1000 contempt penalty issued by a Colorado court after Senator Patterson said the court was corrupt. The ruling centers on free speech limits and contempt authority.

United States Supreme Court Colorado Patterson

Rivalry Turns Deadly In Grendale Love Feud

John Johnson son of a Grendale farmer is shot and killed by neighbor Noah Patton over a contested courtship. The pair reportedly argued after church before the fatal pistol encounter.

Giril John Johnson Grendale Noah Patton

Death of Jay Stern Found in Worcester Bath Tub

Jay Stern of New York was found dead in a bath tub at Dr. Benjamin M. Percy’s Worcester home where he was visiting. He is identified as brother to Trenry J. Stern of Albany and doctors Mose Stern of New York.

Bathead Jay Stern New York Benjamin M. Percy Worcester Mais Trenry J. Stern Albany Drs Mose Stern

Jamestown Exposition to Feature Global Naval Pageant

Norfolk awaits the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition with a grand naval display. Twenty five battleships and cruisers from the United States and foreign fleets including Britain Germany Austria Brazil Argentina Japan and France will lay in Hampton Roads forming a vast semicircle off the expo grounds. The event showcases the evolution of ships from early days to modern warcraft and includes a harbor for small craft and a water carnival lineup.

Norfolk Hampton Roads United States Aso Connecticut Fortress Monroe Exposian Louisiana Texas Havana Harbor Norfolk Navy Yard Namunoth Connecticut Maine Brooklyn Aizo Tennessee Washington Denver Cleveland Schley Cervera Santiago Cuba Forn & Marine Panoramao Navy Department Good Hone Areyll Hampshire Roxbourg Roon Bremen Astorn Winchuelo Barroso Tamayo Argentine Republic Presidente Sarmien Trububa Chitoso Japan France Italy Chile Portugal Varese Etruria Ministro Zentene Don Carlos Spain Veesel Aytat Jamestown Harry Neptune Navy Yards Georgia Roosevelt Robley K. Evans

Toulon Arsenal Fire Destroys Five Buildings

A major Toulon fire destroyed five large arsenal buildings amid allegations of incendiary cause. Thirty men were injured as damage spread to the submarine and torpedo stations.

Toulon France

Harsh Cold Weather Dampens Agricultural Progress

Frigid conditions blanket a large region hindering farming activities and trade. Low temperatures and persistent cold slow spring apparel and goods sales as market activity contracts.

Notable 19th Century Figures and Diplomatic Tidbits

Andrew Carnegie hails Emperor William as the greatest man of the age while Henry Watterson reportedly worked on a Life of Lincoln in Europe. Former Senator Spooner urges caution on railway rate cuts. Sothern receives a box with family history in London. Lord Arthur Laurence Haliburton dies in England. Vice-President Piekbanks plans farm labor month. Lieutenant Nelson to Annapolis to instruct midshipmen in submarine handling. Ransford Buckmen named naval adviser to the Sultan of Tirley and commands guard fleet units.

Andrew Carnegie William Henry Watterson Lincoln” White Europe Spooner Sothern London Arthur Laurence Haliburton Sam Slick England Piekbanks Charles P. Nelson Annapolly Ransford P. Buckmen Worcester Mass Bultan Tirley

Banker Arrested After Alleged Assault on Wife

Mrs. Augustus T. Post, sixty, alleges her thirty-two year old husband, described as a banker and millionaire, knocked her senseless in their Hyland House apartment in New York City. Police arrested him on the assault charge.

Por Benting Augustus T. Post Hirsband Hyland Mouse New York City

Bank President Arrested After Fund Misuse Charge

Charles C. King, president of the Mirst National Bank of Scotland, 5S. D., was arrested in Chilcago for alleged misuse of bank funds.

Charles C. King Mirst National Bank of Scotland Chilcago

Walter Miller Dominates as America’s Top Jockey

The Regatta Committee of the Fall River Yacht Club plans a Memorial Day regatta. Boston’s D P Rhodes lost to A B K Wilding in London after defeating A W Gore. Beals C Wright trains for the Laing matches. Toronto hosts a civic reception for Indian Thomas Longworth after his Boston Marathon win. James J Jeffries vows to return if a foreigner holds the heavyweight title, else he stays retired.

Walter Miller America Fall River England Juniat River Newton-l Hamlton Beals C. Wright Laing Bly

Jamestown Exposition Opened by President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt opened the Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition in Norfolk with a grand ceremony on the Mayflower. A 38-ship fleet, foreign dignitaries, and Army and Navy units participated as he reviewed the forces and pressed the opening gold button.

Norfolk United States Roosevelt Hampt Discovery Landing America Harry St. George Tucker Virginia Hampton Roads Dolphin Metcalf Newport News Fortress Monroe Cortelyou Garfield Straus Diplomatic Corps Washington Speaker Cannon Exposition Grounds Robley YD. Evang Atlantic Naval Station Saa Exposllok Grounds P. F. Harrington Greneral Fred. D. Grant Tucker Old Virginia Jamestown Alfred Nagill-Standalph Whiberforce G. Owst Mgr Fort Munroe Union Congress Fred. PD. Grant John Smith Grant

Grand National Steeplechase Draws Record Crowd at Aintree

The Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree Liverpool set attendance records with 19 270 spectators. The crowd surpassed all previous sports attendance marks for the venue and event.

Aintree Liverpool

Death of Former Minister Stanford Newell in St Paul

Stanford Newell former minister to the Netherlands from 1897 to 1905 died at his St Paul Minnesota home Bleu May cause complications with asthma as reported in local notices.

Stanford Newell Netherlands St. Paul, Minn

Oldest Woman in Milne State and Notables Visit

Aunt Some Sellers of Deer Tale aged 106 is named the oldest woman in Milne. Countess Adeline Schimmecmann, founder of the International Mission, will tour the United States in September. Mine. Ann Gow, once Countess Ne Castiane, seen at southern France watering places with her sister and in good health. Queen Maw of Norway enjoys collecting ivory fragments. Marie Fagsuaner, a tall shintess, arrives in London. First female examiner at the U S Patent Office is Miss Mary A Sanders of Oklahoma. Empress of Japan reads European plays, finds them dangerous.

Milne Adeline Schimmecmann International Mission Balde Ann Gow Ne Castiane de Vorce France Queen Maw Norway Marie Fagsuaner Lonton United Stated Mary A. Sanders Okklahoma Japan

Peace Treaty Signed Between Salvador and Nicaragua

A treaty of peace was signed at Amapala by ministers representing El Salvador and Nicaragua. The Salvadoran terms were accepted while President Zelaya's reparations demand and a free exchange of commodities between the two nations were rejected.

San Salvador Salvador Nicaragua Amapala Zelaya Honduras

Home Kills Ten Men in Lode Russia Robbery

Militants in Lode Russia seize a carriage carrying vodka sale proceeds escorted by soldiers. A bomb destroys the vehicle, killing three soldiers and five others, wounding a coachman and a government employee. The robbers grab $2000 and flee.

Lode Russia Roktel Street

Billiardist Ordered Out of Paris

Police of Party issue expulsion order against American billiard player George Sutton under gambling law after he competed in a school event for all Wards in Paris.

Paris George Sutton

Zelaya Plans War Against Guatemala

Report from Handuras arig ini at Mobily cites claims that President Zelaya intends to declare war against Guatemala within two months.

Handuras Arigini Mobily Zelaya Guatenutta

Labor unions and strikes sweep California and Ohio

District councils and unions in California push for reform while wage increases rise among workers in San Jose Alameda and San Francisco. The Granite Cutters report steady gains over fifteen years and a push by Stoglemakers to join the American Federation of Labor clashes with the Cigarmakers union. An Oakland weekly labor paper is planned with Alameda County backing, and Cincinnati music unions clash over European talent access to U S venues.

San Francisco Cal San Jose Laundry Workers’ Union Alameda County Granite Cutters’ International Association Stoglemakers American Federation of Labor International Cigarmakers Gaton Oakland Central Labor Council

Miners Rescued From Flooded Shaft in Foustwell Mine

Seven miners trapped five days in the Borwind-White coal mine at Foustwell were saved by rescuers Sting Rodon and Charles Ream at 10 PM. All seven survived despite extreme thirst and darkness, aided by timely food in lunch baskets and a single lamp. The group included Michael Bovla, John Howard, John Cones, Stephen Ballard, George Meka, John Meka, and Michael Petre.

Johnstown Foustwell Herolam Sting Rodon Charles Ream Ife Ream John Bolyn Foreman Bolyn Bolyn Rodon Tor Michael Bolya Bolya Tim Michael Bovla John Howard John, Cones Stephen Ballard George John Meka Michael Petre

Death by Self Inflicted Wound After Frightful Family Tragedy

An inquest in St Louis reveals Edward Linne twenty four took his own life after murdering his mother in a fit of rage sparked by remorse for striking her. He had been unemployed and his mother chastised him for not finding work. He returned, begged forgiveness, and then shot himself.

Edward Linne St. Louis Strtich Olfy Linne Theo

Death by own action in oyster trade in Unit City

Captain William HL Thompson of Baltimore Maryland, longtime figure in the oyster trade, shot himself dead in Unit City due to ill health after thirty years in the business.

William HL Thompson Hutimore Unit City

Germanys Peace Policy Defined By Chancellor

Prince von Buelow, speaking before the Reichstag, clearly defines Germanys position on disarmament talks at The Hague. The address outlines Germanys stance and aims in the current arms discussion.

Germany Prince von Buelow Reichstag The Hague

Patents Chief Resigns as Roosevelts Plans Progress

Frederick J. Allen, U S Commissioner of Patents, resigns. The Administration plans criminal actions against EB H Warriman. Roosevelt to leave Washington June 12 for Oyster Bay. White clerks may resign to avoid working under a negro in the Fourth Auditor's office.

Frederick J. Allen United States Commissioner of Patents Caid EB. H. Warriman Roosevelt Washington Oyster Bay Treasury Department Fourth Auditor Fuller Penrose Pennsylvania White House William Loeb Will Washington Railway and Electric Company Hitchcock Georgia South Carolina Florida

Bedford Sails with Millions in Flour for Chinese Suffering

The United States transport Bedford departed San Francisco bound for China carrying 4 000 000 pounds of flour to aid starving residents in the empire's northeast.

United States Bedford San Francisco China Empire

Notable Crises and Legal Cases Span Several States

A jagged set of events includes Gerald Pitzgerald wounding and killing in Friar's Point Mississippi before shooting his own leg. Drake University scholarships funded by Theodore P Shonts. a Birmingham homicide by Bb. 1K. Bodey. Bert DB. Bruce indicted in Missouri for murder by poison. Westinghouse Mfg to issue 5.9 million in stock for improvements. Williams College to receive a 412,000 bequest. Prince Eitel Friedrich involved in a naval incident near Potodam, with a fatal accident.

Gerald Pitzgerald Wek Opp Wiha Friar's Point Miss Drake University Des Moines Iowa Theodore P Shonts Bodey Witehimar Birmingham Ala W. A Kennedy Bert DB Bruce St Joseph Jamey S. Self Ernest Geisler Westinghome Electric and Manufacturing Company Pittsburg Wilkanstown Mass Willams College Baia Curler Eitel Friedrich Eiperor Ina Vaval Potodam

Reactionary deputies meet the Russian Emperor in ceremony

Reports detail a reception of peasant deputies by the Russian Emperor as radicals attack the move. Rioting continued on St. Lucia with the governor seeking aid from Barbadoes.

Murder After a Party in New Jersey Town

David Beebe of Red Lion was murdered after leaving Irving Mathis house in Chairville Medford area. Five suspects were arrested and jailed. deputy sheriff sent them to Mount Holly jail on murder charges. Beebe died from a bullet and a club blow after a quarrel with young men during a house warming. Timothy Arnold of Montclair arrested in Bloomfield with over $2000 found hidden on him. Arnold jailed on $1000 bail. money intended for years of savings and a property purchase.

David Beebe Red Lion Medford Chairville Irving ‘Mathis Hils Maths House Shariff Fleetwood Caleb Rogers Harry, Hammil Howard Reeves Harry Reaves Theodore Wills Justice of the Peace Milton HH. Allen Mount Holly Beebe Irving Mathis Timothy Arnold Montclair Moran Bloomfield Raymond Howard James Cavanaugh Arnold Cadmus

Think Barnett Was Murdered In Beverly Meadows

Charles E. Barnett a Delanco resident and Star Knitting Mills manager was found dead on the Beverly meadows near the river with a head wound suspected to be from a pistol shot. Police believe murder and a Beverly boy Gilbert Van Selver discovered the body while out fishing.

Barnett Charles E. Barnett Beverly Delanco Star Knitting Mills Gilbert van Selver

Man Released From Trenton Prison Traveled to Bloomfield

Patrick Brady aged fifty four who just finished a twenty year prison term for murdering his wife by tickling her to death at Avondale led a charge into an old house at Willard place and Franklin street Bloomfield. He was employed by Major Frederick Lindsley of the American Volunteers Newark. Death was due to consumption contracted in prison. Deputy County Physician Meta granted a burial permit. Brady leaves two daughters.

Patrick Brady Trenton Avondale Willard Place Franklin Street Bloomfield Brady Frederick Lindsley American Volunteers Cedar Street Newark Meta

Death of Frank Ireland at Atlantic City Hotel

Frank Ireland a 24 year old watchman from Snitcho's Landing was found dead in an Atlantic City hotel with a bullet wound. Clara Robinson of Philadelphia was found grieving beside him and arrested, but police deem Ireland may have killed himself. She said she heard the shot, entered the room, and found him dying with the revolver at his side.

Frank Ireland Snitcho’s Landing Atlantic City Clara Robinson Philadelphia Ireland

Crippled Negro Set Free After County Jail Release

Gordon Phillips, an elderly Black man of Burlington, jailed nine months for unpaid poll tax and costs, was freed when donors paid the debt. he wept in relief. Isaac Wood of Burlington died after sending a letter to his wife and then harming himself with a razor, citing foot deformity and despair. The Civic League hosted a benefit for city improvements in Woodbury, featuring Miss Rachel L. Jessup. Russell Newell of New York won a $3000 verdict in a suit for alienation of affection brought against naval engineer Charles W. Van Kuren of Wilmington, Delaware. Mrs Newell resides in Jersey City.

Gordon Phillips Burlington Mount Holly Isaac Wood St. Mary Street Wood Civic League Woodbury Country Club Rachel L. Jessup Russell Newell New York United States Trenton Charles WW. van Kuren Whmington Del Newell

Mantua Methodists Plan New Church and Local Developments

Reports from across the state note Mantua Methodists to build a new church with twenty five charter members. Lookout Division of Sons of Temperance organized at Pitman. Shad catch at Pennsville runs about 5000 ahead of last season despite bad weather. Estate of late Edward T. Dugdale valued at 105364 dollars and 98 cents. Albert Repp of Glassboro optimistic about a large apple peach and pear crop. Bridgeton entrepreneurs to build another hollow glassware plant before September. Wallace Gborne returns to Hightstown after Europe and Holy Land tour. State high school inspector funds a four year course for an approved Glassboro high school.

Mantua Bridgeton Wallace Qgborne Hightstown Europe Holy Land Glassboro

Clubwoman Stricken Dumb in Du Buque Address

Mrs Hugh Apfeld a leading clubwoman in Iowa collapsed during a Du Buque address before the Woman's Relief Corps. Doctors diagnose paralysis with concern it may spread. In other notes Damascus becomes the first Turkish empire city to gain electric streetcars.

Dubuque, Ta Hugh Apfeld Towa Damascus

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