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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1905
Page
4
A wife reports her husband stayed home and her church sermon left a deep impression. She rode home by car, saving a nickel when the conductor did not ask for fare, and notes the contrast with his reaction.
An advertising notice promotes Mull's Anti Belch Wafer as a cure for stomach gas indigestion and related symptoms. It claims fast relief from belching bad breath and irregular heart action, urging readers to discard drugs and try the wafers. The offer includes five boxes for 75 cents or a free sample by coupon.
Mr Pitts of 60 Hathaway St recounts a long illness with back pain night sweats fainting and bloody urine. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills from Poster Milburn Co Buffalo with restoring his health and says he has been well for three years. Pills sold by all dealers for 50 cents a bar.
An Indian legend claims fat bears scratch ant nests to lap insects for warmth and fur gloss. It says crickets thicken coats, increase spring pelt value, and that after one season the bear retreats until spring. The tale appears in Bamgor News and touches on animal folklore and medicinal insect lore.
Over 5000 gathered at Durland's Riding Academy to denounce Mayor McClellan and Charles Murphy and demand a vote recount for Hearst. Speakers included Hearst supporters and candidates while outside crowds surged and cheered, promising court action if needed to force a recount.
Dayton physician Dr. Oliver C. Haugh, jailed on murder charges in the deaths of his mother, father, and brother, is linked to a string of alleged poisonings and strange deaths. He saved himself from a blaze at his relatives home eight miles from Dayton after neighbors found him in the yard in a dazed state. Haugh, a drug clerk turned physician, has a history of morphine addiction and questionable conduct in Lima Toledo and Chicago, including alleged improper relationships and the deaths of several women. Arraigned before Magistrate Terri, he was remanded pending Grand Jury action.
Mrs Eliza Davidson obtained an absolute divorce from Robert C. Davidson former Baltimore mayor. The court ordered $50 000 to be paid to her in full satisfaction of all claims. Mrs Davidson commented that she was gratified by the large amount.
London reports absolute lawlessness prevails across the Black Sea. Several fugitive families have disappeared from steamers with no trace. Renewed anti Jewish riots at Akkerman in Bessarabia have left the town inflamed and unsettled.
In Mavana Cuba El V Chilvers, a New Orleans electrician, was diagnosed with yellow fever and sent to Las Animas fever hospital. A Spaniard in Clerks' hospital died. Two cases and a suspect woman remain under observation at Lus Aaining hospital. Body of Outwater sent to Passaic New Jersey. Mosquitoes in Payret Theatre building linked to spread from New Orleans.
Cleveland report notes M W Twissey of Zanesville once a preacher and now a Republican leader in Central Ohio will be confined to the State Insane Asylum. He bet on Herrick’s re election and promised to spend a week with patients if Pathon won. He will pay the stake.
Tokyo telegram reports a German Governor and Chinese Province Governor agreed that Kiao-Chow will be evacuated in January and Naomi six months after signing the accord. The London Daily Telegraph correspondent notes the lease relates to the port and its administration.
Leaders of all Polish parties meet and decide to send a twenty member deputation to the Czar in St. Petersburg to press for full autonomy and a Polish Parliament, honoring descendants of notable Polish figures.
Report from Bucharest states the Trussian steamer Isimnall carrying refugees mutinied at sea near Odessa. Mutineers demanded money and jewels from passengers. those unable to comply were thrown overboard.
A Rutherford era society roundup details balls hosted by Mrs Clarence Mackay in New York, and Baroness Rosen noted as a Jewess wife of the Russian ambassador. It mentions the Queen of Greece as a renowned admiral, a London hospital run by women, and various fashion and arts topics including photography’s leading woman expert, Miss Nell Tasyens, and poet Violet Firth. The piece also covers Countess Magri planning to study the pianoforte at sixty five, and references to General Gresham’s mother still living at ninety eight, among other society snippets.
In Annapolis a fight between Midshipman James Ro Branch of New York City and Midshipman Minor Meriwether Jr of Vermont led to Branch’s death after brain surgery. Two officers Leigh Noyes and Aubrey Fitch were reduced in rank for their roles as referee and timekeeper. A court of inquiry will investigate. civil authorities may become involved. The funeral was held at Annapolis Naval Academy with midshipmen in attendance.
A Des Moines father surrendered property to recover 1000 toward debts tied to his son Sylvester Dye of Council Bluffs. The funds were linked to forgeries and misappropriations by C H W Dye while he was vice-president of the State Bank of Tabor. The money funded Board of Trade speculation and the father supports prosecuting his son.
In New York City the battle for the mayoralty persists as Mearst and his lawyers push to force police to surrender ballots per a court order by Judge Ganor.
A mosaic of disparate items mentions Emperor William’s antelope birth news and royal intrigues, Gorky’s release tied to Count Witte, and European regal tensions. It notes Edward VII’s domestic visits, Crompondey term questions, and various aristocratic honors and travels across Europe.
A delirious prisoner, Michel McDermott, burned to death in a padded cell at Essex County Jail Newark after a small blaze broke out. Guards and firemen freed other inmates as panic swept the building with about 100 prisoners needing medical aid.
James Parker of Findlay Ohio cruised a Detroit launch with a dead engine owner, Dennie Gebean, aboard as sole companion. Gebean died of heart disease near Pearl Beach while Parker fought to steer, the boat continuing uncontrolled until another vessel shut off the engine and towed the craft ashore.
New York City reports the First United States squadron and visiting British fleet enjoying a festive night at Coney Island. Princes Louis and Admiral Evans led a grand reception with 2600 sailors, police guards, feasting, toasts, and mingling American and British crews amid lavish displays and laughter.
Cincinnati area report shows Vorjohon, 71, of Lockland, defeating 68 year old M Ibrahim Price to win the assessor seat for the Lockland precinct in Sycamore township. Price had defeated Vorjohon in prior contests despite Vorjohon’s long-standing campaigns.
A Southern Pacific passenger engine was wrecked by a dynamite explosion on a bridge near Salinas. The blast damaged several cars but caused no injuries as the robbers fled after the blast.
Boston mass residents gather in the Town Hall for formal recognition of Brookling's incorporation. Officials and townspeople mark the occasion as the richest town per capita in the world with a ceremonial observance.
Berlin reports insurgents beaten in the delta near Songea with heavy losses for the rebels. Major Count Adolf von Goetzen notes 400 Wingenk telbesmen defeated October 21 near Nyanibenge. Other items include labor movements in Boston and Kansas City, riveters’ strike in Buffalo, and eight hour day campaign by San Diego printers.
A bomb injures Wu Ting-Ping as Chinese commissioners leave Pekin. Reports describe mutinies in Kronstadt with many killed and property destroyed. Count Witte dismisses General Trepot and pledges universal suffrage. Sir George Williams to be buried in St. Paul’s Cathedral. Brazil faces a mutiny with Brazilian troops in Rio de Janeiro.
New York City reports the smallest commercial apple crop in years with surplus states in the Northwest and parts of New England suffering shortages. Estimates place total production around 27,000,000 barrels, far below peak years, while mills and factories see robust activity and rising orders despite transport limits.
In a summer mountain trip a physician curious about epilepsy questions a widower about a seventy nine year old case. The man jokes that the woman did not wear her teeth at night. The piece then notes Parliament and the aging Duke and his son in Lords.
The 22 story In -Gothnin building saw elevators stop mid forenoon causing higher tenants to split into two classes. One group skipped lunch and stayed later, the other left for lunch and chose not to attempt climbing again.
An article extols mothers guiding daughters through puberty and urges using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to ease menstrual onset. Letters from young girls and mothers praise the remedy’s impact, with a sample note from Miss Mills to Mrs. Pinkham.
A garbled OCR page mixes travel tales and literary anecdotes with brief notices. It mentions Captain Graham’s cure, English fortunes, and a war context tied to Khyber Bolan Port Arthur Nanshan and Mukden battles. Also recalls Daniel’s Don, W J Gilbert anecdote, Turret Weekly humor, and Buffalo census note along with teething syrup claims.
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