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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

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Nov 09, 1906

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Results of Balloting in Other States and New York

The article reports party gains in multiple states with New York electing Charles Evans Hughes governor by a 63,383 vote margin over William Randolph Hearst. Hearst carried all five boroughs of New York City and several upstate counties, while Hughes won statewide including most upstate counties. The legislature tilts Republican, with 32 Senators and about 100 Assembly Republicans. In New Jersey and other sites, Republicans hold control or gains are noted, with Democrats advancing in parts of Essex and Newark.

New York City Charles Evans Hughes New York Wiliam Randolphearst Independence League Hearst Kings Erie Dutchess Sind Chanter Hughes W. R. Hearst Republican Party William R. Hearst Bronx Manhattan Kloys Queens Richmond Buffalo Rochester Elmira Oswego Rome Poughkeepsle Cattaraugus Chautauqua Chemung Hamilton Niagara Schoharie New Ffork Westchester Maughes Higgins Herricks Senate Democrats Assembly Judiciary Tarrimany Grady Rock Wordsworth House Committee On Agriculture Roosevelt George Southwick Albany James S. Sherman Utica Essex Newark Essex County ASTHI United States John F. Dryden le Gate Pratt Henry J. Gottlob Eugene W. Leake Charles E. Pickett James A Hank Howard B. Cruse Willa Hughes George J1. Burke Jacob Hauseling Walter S. Howarth George W. Tompkins

Demonstrator killed by electric line incident in Millville

Paul Crown died in Millville New Jersey while demonstrating a Weht ulug lightning arrester on the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad line. About fifteen hundred volts passed through his body during the demonstration.

Paul Crown Millville N. J West Jersey and Seashore Railroad

Dreadnought Ready for Immediate Action as Flagship

Dreadnought, Britain s most formidable fighting ship, was designated flagship of the new Home Fleet kept ready for immediate action.

Britain

Strikes and labor actions ripple across industries

Machinists and laborers from the Southern Pacific walk out amid disputes at Algiers Louisiana. A new election is ordered for leadership of the Boot and Slide Workers Union over irregularities. Welsh Miners Federation weighs its role in coal tag repeal. Grand Master Wawley signals rail unions will resist eight hour and wage demands. Paris telephones and post offices workers near a new home funded by philanthropists. Rail construction needs 20 000 more workers from Minneapolis to the Pacific Coast. Grain handlers strike at Phillland Oregon settled.

Southern Pacific Algiers Ameren Hs Welsh Miners’ Federation Polisieal Wawley Switchimen Switchimen's Union Telephone and Postofice Girls Paris Minneapoli Asinn Pacific Coast Philland Ore

Edwin S. Stuart Wins Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Race

Edwin S. Stuart, Republican, secures a statewide landslide over fusion candidate Lewi S. Emery Jr. Philadelphia shows City party defeat. Samuel P. Rotan wins District Attorney by about 40 000. Republicans hold 26 of 32 Congress districts. Prohibitionists gain 50 000 plus votes. Homer L. Casele retires from politics. No disorder in Philadelphia as police stay clear of booths.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Edwin S. Stuart Lewi S. Emery, Jr Samuel P. Rotan Organization Republcans Homer L. Casele

Connecticut Republicans sweep 1904 election despite local results

Early returns show New Haven party leaders Hollin Woodruff elected governor with a large Republican majority likely 15 000 to 20 000. Archibald McNeil defeats Allan W Paige for Senate Bridgeport. Lilley leads state ticket. Ansonia elects Democrat mayor Stephen Charters. Derby selects Democrat A F Howe. Congress remains Republican with Lilley Henry Sperry Higgins and other GOP picks.

New Haven Connecticut Hollin Ansonia Stephen Charters A. F. Howe R. S. Woodruff Charles I’. Thayer George L. Lilley E. Stevens Henry Nehemiah D. Sperry Edwin M. Higgins

Curtis Guild Jr. Re-elected Governor in Boston Victory

Curtis Guild Jr. wins re election as Republican governor by about 34000 over Moran in Boston. Gains outside mill towns fail to overcome Republican plurality. Gerry Brown runs ahead of ticket. Legislature remains Republican, assuring W Murray Crane's U S Senate election.

Boston Mass Curtis Guild, Jr Moran Gerry Brown Independence League United States W. Murray Crane Dalton

Higgins Wins Rhode Island Governor as Democrats Lead

Providence reports show James H. Higgins conceded as governor with a minimum six thousand plurality. Democrats aim to fund the state ticket while gains in thirty five districts boost Higgins over last year’s Democratic rival. Republicans expected to control the Assembly outside key towns, with several Democratic mayors elected.

Providence R. I James H. Higgins Higgins Eliies

Famine in China Threatens Ten Million in North Kyangsu

Missionaries report a severe famine in North Kyangsu China where about ten million people are on the brink of starvation. Local magistrates stop people from leaving while offering no food relief. Previously blight disorders were noted. conditions may worsen.

Shanghai Ching Kyagngsu

Fires Ravage Alton. Incendiary Origins Suspected

Property valued at nearly 30 000 dollars was destroyed in a trio of fires in Alton New Hampshire all believed incendiary in origin The worst blaze destroyed the station and freight sheds of the Boston and Maine Railroad A man giving the name Fred ial from Portland Maine was arrested on suspicion

Alton N. H Hoston and Maine Railrouad Fred Ial Portland, Me Suspica

Senator Clark Will Not Seek Re election

Senator Clark of Montana announces he will not run again for the United States Senate. The veteran lawmaker confirms plans to retire from federal office.

Clark Senator Clark Montana Decares United States Senate

Pinates Seize Steam Launch in West River Raid

London report from Hong Kong says British steam launch Flonam seized by pirates in the West River. Passengers and crew robbed. pirates raided several Chinese launches and exchanged shots with an armed launch of the Sale Commissionerz. They escaped in darkness with booty valued at Sn N04.

London Hong Kong Tribune West River

Political shifts in Pawtucket vote favor Granger and Caproy

In Pawtucket Providence and Woonsocket reports show L. D. Granger Democrat likely to win a seat in Congress and Adin B. Caproy Republican also expected to gain a congressional seat. The local scene features Central Falls voters and party gains across the region.

Providence Woonsocket Central Falls Pawtuckle Moughheelty L.D. Granger Will Otain Congress Will Adin B. Caproy

New Hampshire GOP Wins Governor and Legislature Majority

In Concord Charles M Floyd wins the governorship over Nathan Jameson while Cyrus A Sulloway and Frank D Curter, both Republicans, are re elected to Congress. The Legislature is seen to be safely Republican on a joint ballot, signaling a Republican Senatorial election.

New Wampshire Concord N. FL Charles M. Floyd Nathan ©. Jameson Cyrus A. Sulloway Frank D. Curter Republcan

Indications of Republican Victory in Ohio State Ticket

Cleveland reports show Republicans leading by about 50 000 in the state ticket race with gains in Congress. Paul Howland likely elected in the Twentieth District while Burtons retention appears assured. Attorney General Wade Ellis quotes a 40 000 margin for Republicans statewide as returns come in. Longworth leads in First District by a margin over Bentham as election returns from twenty three precincts come in.

Ono Cleveland Congress Cuyahoga County Paul Howland Burton Curtauin Wade Ellis Columbus Republinas Nicholas Longworth Longworth Bentham

Illinois Republicans win in Cook County and Danville district

Illinois reports a Republican lead of about 125000 in Cook County Chicago. Speaker Wannon reelected to Congress in Danville by about 6000. Legislature remains Republican with Senator Cullom returning. Hearst leaders concede local league defeat but celebrate toppling the Democratic ticket and Akuly Gibbons for Sheriff.

Chicago Illinois Cook County Wannon Danville. I Cullom Hearst Akuly Gibbons

Missouri Democrats Likely Win State Ticket and Legislature

In St Louis indications point to Missouri returning to the Democratic fold with 335000 majority for the state ticket and likely gains in both Senate and House. Democrats regain all seven congressmen lost and possibly one more, with about thirteen western state representatives in the House. Legislature to align with Governor Folk.

St. Louis Missouri Senate West

Congressional results show party shifts and key defeats

The House majority settles near 46 for Republicans with a 25 seat drop. Democrats gain seats in Maryland New Jersey and Indiana while John Dalzell wins in Pittsburgh. Peter A Porter defeats Wadsworth in New York, Marie Sydney Mudd wins in Maryland, and Gompers battles influence in labor. Longworth’s re election follows Cincinnati protests. Babcock loses in Wisconsin as La Follette opposition lingers.

Maryland New Jersey John Dalzell Pittsburg Wadsworth Agricultural Committee Roosevelt Peter A. Porter New York Marie Sydney’ Mudd Samuel Gompers Federation of Labor Gompers Cannon Danville John J. Gairdner Morris Hilquitt Goldfogle New York City Joseph W. Babcock Wisconsin Republican Congressional Committee Babcock la Follette

Montgomery Alea Gains Clear Victory in Democratic Slate

Montgomery Alea reports an overwhelming win for the entire Democratic state ticket and Congress race. The article notes light voter turnout and emphasizes the decisive margins achieved. The piece highlights party unity and calls the result a strong mandate for the Democratic platform.

Montgomery Alea Congress

Republicans Elect Howell to Congress and Worrick to Supreme Court

In Utah and Salt Lake areas the Republicans won key races using plurality. Joseph Howell returns to Congress and Joseph Worrick secures a seat as Justice of the Supreme Court.

Salt Lake Chh Ja Urals Joseph Howell Congress Joseph Worrick Supreme Cow

Helena Vote Signals Republican Uplift in Statewide Races

Indications point to Charles No Pray as Congressman and ICG. Smith as Associate Justice of the Montana Supreme Court, both Republicans, with results looking favorable for party candidates.

Helena, Mont Charles No Pray Icg. Smith The Supreme Court

Territory Votes and Statehood Prospects in New Mexico

Reports indicate New Mexico Territory may win statehood with a 2000 vote margin if seven of twenty five counties support it. Early tallies suggest jointure figures between four thousand and seven thousand in favor.

Albequeraue New Afesico New Mexico Toloe

Maryland Congressmen Dominate Local Elections in Baltimore

In Baltimore Maryland the contest centered on Congressmen with elections in multiple districts. Wy El Jackson Republican, Talbott Democrat, Wolf Democrat, John GH Democrat, Sydney de Mudd Republican, George A. Pearra Republican, and Thomas Trehind Eb Hlote Republican were noted as elected to the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City by about a 400 vote majority.

Haltimore Marsland Dattimore City Susprema Purst Dstrict Wy EL Jackson Pied Talbott Deim Wolf John GH Sydney de Mudd George A. Pearra Thomas Trehind Eb Hlote Supreme Bench of Baltimore City

Oklahoma Democrats set for state constitution drafting

Guthie Oklahoma reports Democrats will write the new State constitution. Vernon Whiting Republican secretary concedes Democrats gain three delegates with Jess Dunn leading the Democratic Committee noting at least seventy eight Democratic delegates at the top of the convention. Oklahoma dissatisfactions include nine districts won by the opposition and two Indian Nation seats voting Democratic.

South Carolina Election Quiet. Democratic Ticket Wins

Charleston reports a peaceful statewide vote with a very small turnout. Governor Ansel and the Democratic State ticket were elected, opposing votes for J. J. Chandler, a Socialist candidate, totaling about fifty. Seven Democratic Republicans won, five unopposed, with the Republican nominee in the Fourth and Seventh districts receiving only a few votes.

South Carolina Charleston Mom Ansel J. J. Chandler

New Orleans Bond Issue Drives Sewer Water Drainage Plan

The New Orleans delegation remains intact except for Maye rot succeeding Robertson in the Sixth District. Twelve constitutional amendments were voted, notably authorizing an $8,000,000 bond to finish sewerage water and drainage systems, carried by a large majority. In Virginia, quiet elections with party shifts noted as Republicans likely win the Ninth District by a small plurality.

New Orleans George K. Mayerot Sam P. Robertson

West Virginia returns boost Republican House figures

Partial county returns from West Virginia show Republicans likely win all five congressional seats. Hubbard leads in the First District with about 2000, Sturgis in the Second by 1500, Gaines by 500 to 1000, Woodford by 2000, Hughes in the Fifth by 1000 or more. Legislature expected Republican with Elkins' re election margin.

Wheeling W. van West Virgina Jlubbard Nore Sturgis Woodford Hughes Margiiity of Senato Elkins

Governor Warner Estimated Lead By 106000 In Michigan

The Republican State Central Committee projects Governor Warner with a margin near 106000. A trio of cities Lansing Hillsdale and Adrian show a shift, giving a 647 vote advantage that he did not secure in 1904 when he trailed by 172 votes. Overall turnout runs about two thirds of the 1904 level.

Michigan Detoit Wwich Republican State Central Committee Warner Lansing Hillsdale Adrian

Johnson leads in Minnesota governor race early returns

Early returns from Democratic strongholds show Johnsen leading for governor in Minnesota with 170 to 102 in a Dodge Center precinct. Scattered precincts including Minneapolis and St Paul report Johnsen ahead 2222 to 1209, while Cole trails.

St Paul Minn Johnson Straw Dodge Centre Minn Cole Lohan Bane Guate Minneapolis St. Paul Johnsen J. W. TimWson Republican State Central Committee Jolson

Colorado and Wyoming election results show Republican victories

COLORADO Denver Republicans carried the state by 15 000 to 30 000 with a Denver County majority of 10 000. Adams supporters disappointed as Democratic gains were expected elsewhere. WYOMING Cheyenne Republicans swept the ticket led by Governor Brooks and won Congress and the Legislature, set to elect a U S Senator.

Wilwington Del Delaware Sequadk Burton Congress Marvel Aleve Reepublican Colorado Denver Cal Duchtel Repubican Adams Wyoming Cheyenne Wyo Brooks United States

Sioux Falls Returns Favor Republicans In Tight Balloting

In Sioux Falls and beyond, incomplete returns show Republicans ahead with at least 5 000 votes, indicating a Republican Congress and State ticket victory as counties scratched ballots suggest leanings toward the GOP in this early tabulation.

Election Outlook in Texas Senate Shift Favoring Democrats

In Austin Texas the total vote cast in the election nears 460 000 with about 130 000 from Republican, Reorganized Republican, Socialist, Socialist-Labor, and Prohibition lines. The next Legislature appears overwhelmingly Democratic with only a slim chance for a single Republican to win a seat in the 128 member Lower House.

Austin Texas Repub Socialist-Labor

Republican State Ticket Wins by Narrow Margin

In Midianapolis the Republican Stars claim a state ticket majority around 48 000 to 4 000 with ante election estimates placing the Republican plurality. Sims leads for Secretary of State while Marion County votes Republican by about 2000. The legislature leans Republican amid scattered county results.

Midianapolis Titl Republican Stars Organization Sims Marion County Denigertt Legislaure

Government to deport English workers for violating alien contract laws

Federal agents have operated in Charlotte for weeks to testify in a case charging English laborers with bringing foreign workers to Southern mills. The prosecution targets a number of cotton mill men over alleged immigration law violations and contract abuses.

England United States Charlotta Nlc Feder Charlotte

French Budget Figures Reported by Finance Minister

Detroit dispatch notes the 107 budget figure cited by the Finance Minister with a policy focus and an apparent 175,000,000 franc expenditure level.

Detroit France

Lunch with Kaiser Highlights Delegates at Berlin Conference

Two delegates from each country attended a luncheon in Berlin with Emperor Wilhelm as John Waterbury of New York and Rear Admiral Manney of the U S Navy joined the event. The gathering followed the international telegraph conference.

Emperor Wien Berlin John Waterbury New York Manney UC. 5 Navy

Japanese Emigration to U S Cited as Solution to Island Issue

Acting Governor Attusan of la wali told President Roosevelt that emigration of thousands of Japanese to the United States was solving the Japanese problem in those islands.

Attusan Lawali Roosevelt

California Leads Report Gillett Wins Governor Seat

Early county returns indicate Gillett won the California governor’s race with a 20000 plurality. Southern California results may raise the margin as Republican turnout runs high. In San Francisco Langdon of the Independent League polled near Belt and Cullett in a tight vote.

California San Francisco Gillett Rep San Fransisco Langdon Independent League

Wisconsin Returns Favor Republicans In State Election

Indications from across Wisconsin suggest Cosamnor Davide von won the gubernatorial race over Ayl wird by about 60 000 votes with the Republican ticket securing nine or ten of eleven Congressmen. The Inter season on farms dampened turnout and the closest local battle occurred in J W Babcock’s Third District.

Wisconsin Milwaukee Wis Cosamnor Davide von Republicn J. W. Babcock

Drift of State Election Returns Across Multiple States

Early returns from Louisville Kansas City Nashville and Starke indicate Republican gains in some districts and Democratic leads in others. Reports show McCreary endorsed for re election in Kentucky while Beckham Hager and Hays contest the governorship. Iowa Cummins appears poised for a third term with a strong Republican ticket in advance.

Peary's Perils in Arctic Return From Frozen Sea

Commander Robert E. Peary plans another attempt on the North Pole as the Roosevelt sails for coal and repairs. The telegram details a harsh voyage with ice, storms, and losses including rudders and coal, while Peary reports progress and downplays danger. Newfoundlanders and officials congratulate Peary and anticipate the Roosevelt's coal supply visit and a government dinner in his honor.

Lenox, Mass Robert E. Peary North Pole Morris K. Josup Penny Arcdc Club Roosvelt Hopedale Labrador Twillingate Roosevelt Ars Cape York Tost Chapeau Bay PEARY St John’s Pearys Bartlett Willan Macgregor Newfoundland Government House Edward St. John's

Liberals Routed in London Elections

London borough council results show Municipal Reformers sweeping most seats, toppling Liberal led Progressives. Across provinces, Liberals lose ground while Conservatives gain. Labour gains modest. Six Prem Balfour cited national discontent.

London Labor Party Balfour 1Dinne

Post office fraud order and currency details from New York

The Post Office Department issues a fraud order against the Society of Associatery Physicians of New York City. The Mint reports 100000 ounces of silver purchased at 74.71 cents per ounce for delivery in Denver. The postal service maintenance request stands at 206 664 190 dollars, up 15 million from the prior appropriation. Secretary Honaparte visits Maryland sites Winchester Elkton and Denton. The McClelan Statue Commission plans a May unveiling. American Minister Dawson meets with State Department on Santo Domingo. The Newfoundland fisheries modus vivendi and a Costa Rica Guatemala Honduras arbitration pact are made public.

Postofce Society of Associatery Physicians of New York City Denver Honaparte Maryland Winchester Elkton Denton McClelan Thomas (. Dawson Santo Domingo State Department Great Britain Costa Rica Guatemala Honduras

Imports to Porto Rico Rise in Fiscal Year 1906

U S imports to Porto Rico grew from 13 974 070 to 19 224 881 during 1906 reflecting higher trade. Exports from the island to United States increased notably in sugar. Governor Magoon pursues strict economy in Cuba amid treasury deficit. Pulajanes attack boats on the Surigao River. three scouts killed and one wounded. five Pulajanes killed. supplies saved. General Wood says emergency ration proved a failure and a formal explanation will follow in Washington.

United States Porto Rico Unis-country Magoon Cuba Samer P. L Surigao River Wood Philippines Washington

Multiple Far-Flash News Items From Across The Nation

A series of brief notices details a range of incidents and events: a man killed his wife’s accuser in Williamston South Carolina after a protection plea to Chief Nelson. Dora Stewart in Clayoquot BC reports 271 renashing and five Sika vessels with 2870 skins. Dr M G Pingrees of Chicago dies by gas in a bathroom. J W Felker’s embezzlement case delayed until January after a guilty plea. Bert Kemp’s arrest in Port Huron for baby murder. Nellie Cahill commits suicide in Baltimore after asylum release. Mia Robert Arrol dies from mistaken toadstool consumption in Anderson Indiana. George Hughes shot dead at a Coeburn Virginia political meeting. Cleveland Electric Railway restraining order against city actions. A 75 million dollar electric system plan by Ramsay and Associates aims for Chicago via New York and Pittsburgh routes. Lawrence University students suspended for class rush damages. General D M Gregg informed of George Gregg’s will giving 100000 to Eastern friends.

Dora Stewart Clayoquot B. C M. G. Pingrees Chicago Newburyport Mags J. W. Felker Bert Kemp Port Muron Mich Nellie Cahill Baltimore Mia Robert Arrol Anderson Ind Coeburn George Hughes Clark Edwards Supreme Court Cleveland Cleveland Electric Railway Company New York Pittsburg Joseph Ramsay, Jr Aspociates Lawrence University Appleton Wis Los Angeles Cal D. McM. Gregg Reading Pennsylvania George Gregg

Schoolteacher in Snowdrift Near Unis City Journey Endures Night

Miss May Slunt of a rural school eighteen miles west of Unis City rode toward her duties but faced deep snowdrifts. She abandoned her horse, walked all night through three feet of snow, and reached home exhausted by dawn. Augustus Trabing, a stage contractor, faced exhausted horses and drifted night passage, eventually reaching a ranch the next day, while the stage driver John HN is feared missing.

Laramie May -Slunt Unis City John HN

Idaho Returns Show GOP Defeat of Governor Gooding

Scattering returns indicate a landslide across northern and central Idaho, with Ada County shifting against Governor Gooding by a few hundred votes. If trends hold, Gooding will lose as Mormon counties show losses. The Republican ticket otherwise appears elected, with Lincoln Nebraska suggesting Sheldon wins the governorship by a solid plurality. Republican gains in rural areas contrast Democratic gains in towns.

Kansas City Kang Alidwe Och Sho Ray Hoch Lowe Idaho Ada County Gooding Ness Lincoln George L. Sheldon Mickey

Riot in Texas involves Negro troops from Port Bliss

Negro soldiers from Port Bliss stationed five miles from El Paso riot in a saloon near the reservation. One man, Private Mathews, is killed and Private Lewis and Alexander Johnson are wounded. Troops from the Twenty fifth Infantry had previously caused disturbances at Brownsville. War Department moved the unit to Fort Elias. A card game dispute sparked the confrontation.

la Paso Texas Nepxro Port Bliss Fifth Infantry Fort Brown Brownsville War Department Fort Elias Mathews Lewis Alexander Johnson

Cleveland Opens First Low Fare Street Car Line

Mayor Tom Johnson acts as motorman for Forest City Railway Company inaugurating a west side street car route in Cleveland. Ary Johnson serves as motorman and A. B. Dupont as conductor amid crowds cheering the first trip. The mayor calls the opening a milestone after a hard fought campaign.

Cleveland Ary Johnson A. B. Dupont Carever Forest City Railway Company Johnson

Reno Vote Counts Point to Democratic Victory Signal

Vote counting in Reno shows a Democratic victory with Sparks leading Mitchell for Governor. Early returns also place Sparks and Barnett ahead for Congress and Sweeney in front for the Supreme Court justice race.

Reno, Ney Sparks Mitchell Barnett Congress Sweeney Justice of the Supreme Court

Wrecked on Bright Night off Nauset Beach

The British schooner G. M. Cochrane struck the outer bar at Nauset Beach during a bright moonlit night. Captain Benjamin Tower and five crew members were rescued by lifeboat crews via breeches buoy as the vessel took on water and sank near Cape Cod after sailing from Parrsborough.

Chatham Mass G. M. Cochrane Nausett Beacher Benjamin Tower Hfo Savers Cochrane Tower Sackville N. B Parrsborough Cape Cod Pollock Rip Shoa

Moody to aid Japanese in San Francisco school case

The Government at Washington instructs U S District Attorney Robert T. Deering to assist attorneys R M Fickert and Masuji Miyakawa in injunction proceedings against the San Francisco Board of Education. The suit seeks admission of Japanese children to public schools open to whites.

San Francisco Washington Moody United States Robert T. Deviin R. M. Fickert Masuji Miyakawa Circutt Board of Education

North Carolina Returns Give Democrats Two Core Districts

Early counts show a Democratic majority in North Carolina with more than 40 000 votes. In the Eighth District Dem defeated Madburn Representative by about 500. In the Tenth Crawford won by over 1 200, making all districts Democratic.

Raleigh N. C North Carolina Weeketr Dem Madburn Crawford

Florida Congressmen Re-elected and State Ticket Wins

Jacksonville reports all Florida congressmen re-elected and the state ticket carried by a clear majority. The Drainage Constitutional amendment failed by a 3 to 2 vote on its proposition.

Jacksonville Fla Florida

Immigrants Arrive in Charleston on Wittekind

The steamship Wittekind from Bremen reached Charleston with a shipload of immigrants. They are brought by E. J. Watton, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Immigration, under state supervision.

Wittekind Bremen Charleston E. J. Watton South Carolina

Double Homicide in Shelton Husband Kills Wife Then Himself

In Shelton Connecticut a husband and wife, Charlex Quazea and Memi, were found dead in their home with their throats cut. Police report the husband killed the wife then himself in a domestic fatality.

Memi Mra Charlex Quazea Shelton Conn

Saloon Fight Near El Paso Ends Quietly in Casualties

In a saloon outside the Fail Mis ekervauon near El Paso Teses, troops of the Twenty-fifth Infantry clashed with unknown assailants. No soldiers were killed and one was badly wounded as the fight concluded without further incidents.

el Paso Teses

Kicked to Death in Football Game and Other News

Reported deaths include Leon Brown of Hancock Michigan from injuries in a Houghton High School football game after being kicked during a Calumet High School match. Other items note a Georgia Central train death of Dr S A Pratt, unrest between Austria and Italy, Pratt Institute abolishing football, and Cuba sinking rebel rifles offshore near Morro Castle.

Leon Brown Eghteen Hancock, Mich Youngs Brown Houghton High School Calumet High School Austria Italy Pratt Institute Brooklyn Budapest International Congress of the Chamber of Commerce George Williams Indianapolis Ind St. Petersburg Milwaukee Avenue Stats Bank Chicago Brentano Havana Cuba France Academy “Crowns Morro Castle

Congressman Hoar Dead in Worcester Mass

Congressman Rockwood Hoar died in Worcester Massachusetts. He born August 24 1855 in Worcester, son of late Senator George F Hoar. Harvard graduate of 1879, practiced law, served as Worcester Common Council president before election to Congress from the Third Massachusetts District. Archduke Otto Dead. Duke Otto of Austria died at age forty one.

Hoar Rockwood Hoar Worcester Mass Rockwood Hoor George Fr. Hoar Harvard Common Council of Congress Massachusetts Archduke Otto Midhduke Otto of Austria

Peary Exceeds North Pole Claim Reaches High Latitude

A message received in New York City from Commander Robert E Peary states he reached eighty seven degrees and minutes north. The note was sent to Herbert L Mildyman secretary of the Peary Archie Club and notes a notable ascent beyond previous limits.

Peary Worl New York City Robert E Peary Herbert L Mildyman Peary Archie Club Stout Ute Bote

Unclear OCR fragment with varied sports and court notes

Fragmented report from Wheeling and Poughkeepsie items covers judge Thayer Melvin paralysis at court, Jersey coast speedway plans, Grand Circuit trot meet penalties, coaching moves, Oxford world record, cycling federation leadership, and French racing club remarks.

Ptricken Thayer Melvin Wheeling W. Va Spreken Jersey Poughkeeps Henry Meter James Mldridge Ows Potare India Sweetland Cornelis Couehine Oxford Belemont Park DS OM Adee Tas A. G Tatehelder Na ‘Ryonal Cycling Association Tilly Thiathe Devi Eslis

Notable Society and Theatre Notes from Abroad

The report highlights Mrs Bell leaving Washington for Cuba prompting talk the General may stay in Cuba indefinitely. It mentions Miss Geraldine Farrar set to sing at the Metropolitan Opera House this season and notes Mrs Caroline Lovell, eighty nine, the oldest actress in the country, dying in Englewood New Jersey. It also reports suffrage leaders jailed for two months after disturbances in London’s House of Commons and a police court.

Bell Lnt Washington BP. C Cuba London County Council Pty Agaon Geraldine Farrar Chapeman Metropolitan Opera House

Ten terrorists hanged after drumhead trial in Poland

Ten men condemned to death by a drumhead court martial at Czen-Stochowa were hanged. Other items note Miss Adele Dillon’s opera debut in Los Angeles, raids by Japanese boats on Bering Island seals, and various political and military developments across Europe and Russia.

Czen- Stochowa Poland Adele Dillon Los Angeles Cal Linda di Chamount San Diego Victoria B. C Bering Island St. Helena St. Petersburg Cairo Lord Cromer M. Barthon Iathorne Gathorne-Hardy Earl of

Railroads Taxes Rise Sharply Under New State Scheme

New Jersey State Board of Assessors in Trenton announces railroad valuations at 194 50 819 with an overall tax increase of 3 509 371 25 for the coming year. Excess above prior half percent goes to the school fund while the rest funds state government. main stem taxed at an average rate of 15 per 1000. Cupid tangles a druggist Eastburn faces a 10000 damages suit from his niece Miss Sedam amid multiple marriages. Sersey's cash balance shows 2084891 39 with reductions in taxation and higher state spending.

State Board of Assessors Trenton Cupid Robert Erastburn New Brunswick May Parsons Mount Union Harrisburg Sersey Morgin United States

Local News Skim from Glassboro to Vineland Cries

A child nearly drowns after falling into a well on Glassboro Road and is rescued from eight feet of water. A dismembered man’s body, likely a tramp, found near Westville on the railroad tracks. head recovered nearby. Princeton seniors elect leaders James Cooney as president and Henry Breckenridge as secretary. Strike at Dix & Sons Millville affects production. Carmel factory to close due to unrest. William F. Smith killed crossing Pennsylvania tracks near Princeton. Frank Alterman dies from a coughing fit in Millville. James Smith dies after horse fell into a covered cistern on a Vineland lot.

Marlon @rantz Harvey Rogers Glassboro Road Woodbury West Jersey and Seashore Westville Wilson Dix & Sons Company Millville Carmel

Marvellous Automobile Speed On Ardennes Course

In France, Duray driving a De Dietrich posted a time for 595 kilometres of five hours thirty eight minutes and thirty nine seconds. The average was sixty six and a quarter miles per hour as TIA requires the automobile race over the Ardennes course.

Tia Ardennes France Duray de Dietrich

Marble Fatality in Omaha Yields Tragic Head Injury

In Omaha Nebraska William Porter died after a marble dropped from a tall building struck his head. The incident occurred as Porter, described as bald headed, was beneath the structure. Authorities investigate the accidental death in the city.

Omaha Neb Wiliam Porter Porter

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