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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
1
A grandmother recalls two sisters Georgie Washington and Virgie Virginia, born in Massachusetts, as a dawn rescue unfolds after they stray into a perilous gorge. The elder Virgie is saved by Georgie’s brave, stepwise descent and resolve as dawn breaks.
A narrator recalls a childhood birthday and Thanksgiving, where Virgie plans to hang red berries over George Washington’s portrait to please mother. They escape the dark by walking home through a black walnut tree, Virgie nearly faints, and Georgie Washington Howe saves her, climbing step by step to safety with courage and prayer. The tale ends with gratitude for a birthday and Thanksgiving never forgotten.
A Kingston property owner posts a notice forbidding any grandchildren or cats on the premises. The text adds a curious aside noting that monkeys are sharp in slyness but smell averse.
A dream sequence unfolds as a speaker collapses from a perch. Fear and humiliation mix with surreal imagery as a crowd prays while the speaker loses balance and tumbles into a wakeful fall.
President Roosevelt authorizes fifty million Panama bonds and one hundred million in three percent government notes to shore up currency and aid farmers. He urges citizens to restore circulation, noting strong banks and rising treasury gold reserves while warning against hoarding.
Washington reports a new star added to the U S flag after Oklahoma and Indian Territory join as one state. President Roosevelt signed the proclamation at 10:16 a m, with a quill from an eagle’s wing, the pen deposited with the Oklahoma Historical Society. Oath ceremonies for Governor Haskell and state officers followed, and Senators Owens and Gore were named. A ceremonial marriage of Oklahoma and Indian Territory occurred at Carnegie Library with C G Jones as groom and Mrs Leo Bennett as bride.
In Kingston Jamaica the hearing on the Glatninsurance action against English companies over the quake concluded with a unanimous verdict for policy holders. The fire origin was traced to Rt King street two minutes before the quake.
A collection of brief notices highlights Mrs. William Crosswell Doane the wife of an Albany Episcopal bishop dying in New York City. Details from Amsterdam note a diamond cutting factory producing 409000 stones yearly with most workers being women. Italian reports claim an American wife discovered her husband is not a count but an old Fabird. The press slants toward society gossip as a Newport girl milks cows at daylight. Annie Louise Cary, famed American contralto, marks her sixty fifth birthday. Mrs J J Godkin widow of E Lawrence Godkin dies of heart disease in New York City. Lady Ernestine Trant, eldest daughter of the Marquis of Allesfield, runs a Calgary horse ranch covering about 40000 acres. The snippet mentions Miss Eule Dix, a prominent American painter of miniature portraits.
Attorney General Jackson won court orders appointing temporary receivers for three banks and three trust companies in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Prosecutions will follow in two Brooklyn concerns, the Borough Bank and the Jenkins Trust Company, tied to large overloans to Jenkins Brothers. Receivers and bond amounts: Williamsburg Trust Company Frank L. Bapst 200000. Hamilton Bank Frank White 200000. Borough Bank Brooklyn Henry A Powell Isaac Cox 100000 each. Jenkins Trust Company John Mulhall 200000. Brooklyn Bank Bruyn Hagbruch 150000. International Trust Company Goodwin Brown 100000. Jenkins Trust trustees claim ignorance of Jenkins loans, said to be brokers’ loans to Jenkins Brothers.
Danbury, Conn. Prof Lucien Marcus Underwood torrey botany expert at Columbia and linked to the Bronx Gardens cut his throat at his country home in Redding. He had fled inland and tried to kill his wife and daughter Helen. Mrs Underwood says he feared Wall Street losses in the recent slump, lose about $15000 and possible home foreclosure.
John Boylan aged fifteen died at Mercy Hospital from injuries suffered during a neighborhood football game the day before. He was kicked in the groin during play. The youth belonged to a local boys' team.
A survey of labor activity notes Canadian foundries employing 17 928, Boston Bakers Union over 1 500 members, Adelaide soap and candle workers forming a union, and efforts near Lyon Massachusetts to organize shoe cutters. St Paul wagon drivers and helpers union pushing for next year wage scale. Ontario and Maritime provinces workers report pay increases. railway staff settlement reached.
In Washington the widow Annie M Bradley, on trial for ex Senator Arthur Brown's Salt Lake murder, tearfully narrates a long affair begun in 1898. She recalls promises of marriage, a contested divorce, and support for her two sons as the courtroom reaction grows intense.
Immigration Commissioner H Clarke after an investigation at Vancouver B C recommends to Washington to enact legislation to exclude Hindoos from the United States. Thousands have moved south this year to lumber and railway camps in Washington Oregon and California.
A boy named Frank Britto in South Norwalk Connecticut died after tripping and colliding with a glass door while playing at home. His mother attempted aid but could not reach him in time.
The plan to introduce the Bible as a textbook in Chicago public schools drew strong opposition from about 100,000 Jews. President Schneier of the Board of Education says the proposal is likely to be rejected.
Kevl C. Lincoln, once prominent citizen and president of Woonsocket UH 1. Electric and Power Company, was sentenced at Providence to four years' imprisonment for embezzling about $47,500 in 1906. He confessed to the theft.
Mrs Rose Conter aged sixty from Philadelphia and her daughter Mrs Rose Edwards aged thirty died next day from severe burns after the elder woman’s clothing caught fire while attempting to extinguish a blaze. The daughter rushed to help but succumbed to injuries as well.
Denver officials plan to photograph anyone arrested for drunkenness. The judge hopes the self-admiration from seeing their grim images will deter future drinking. A Newport boy dies from lockjaw after puncturing his foot with a nail while playing. Edward B. Easton, twelve, the son of a Newport family, succumbed to tetanus.
In Riga a clash between Lettish revolutionists and police left four dead including Greta Thomson and two wounded girls after a four hour siege with 700 shots fired. In St Petersburg the Octobrist Club conflict followed with baron Meyendorff demanding amends as Lyoff accused the party of betraying Duma trust.
Washington D C The Supreme Court upheld the consolidation of Pittsburg and Allegheny finding municipal corporations are state subdivisions with powers subject to state control The decision notes none of the US Constitution provisions protect residents from altered bounds or taxation The Pittsburg side reports enthusiasm and notes the new city will span 38 square miles with about 550000 people ranking among the nation’s largest and will place Allegheny officials under Pittsburg supervisors until 1909 election
Galleries filled as Lieut Gov Gray ordered doors opened and the prohibition bill passed in the Senate with two negatives. Women from Mobile Birmingham and Montgomery led cheers and sang the Doxology as the crowd scatted flowers. The bill sets enforcement from January 1, 1901, with a $5000 annual appropriation and awaits Gov Camerons signature after House approval of amendments.
The Omaha Street Railway Company paid its monthly payroll with 600000 five cent pieces totaling $30000. Workers received pay in twenty nickel packets, helping flood the city with change. Most coins returned to circulation through shops that afternoon and evening.
Prince Robert Charles Louis Marie de Bourbon Duke of Parma died of heart failure near Reggio. Born 1848 he lost Parma succession in 1860. He married twice Maria Pia and Maria Antonia and fathered twenty one children leaving about 40 million dollars. His youngest child born June 17 1905.
The Navy Department signed contracts with Electric Boat Company of New York for seven submarine torpedo boats costing 2,270,000 dollars. Several will match the Octopus in size and type, others will be larger and faster. Construction begins at once at Fore River Shipbuilding Company yards in Quincy Massachusetts.
Howard Gould announces via newspapers that he will not be responsible for his wife Katherine Clemmons Gould’s debts. He states Mrs Gould is separate and supplied with funds for basic needs only, and that purchases or debts by Mrs. Gould or her agents will not be his responsibility.
Findlay Ohio grand jury indicts former Senator Thomas McConica over alleged bribery connected to the Standard Oil trial. Byron Williamson was charged earlier for a similar offense. Allegations claim an attempt was made to bribe juror Charles Thompson with McConica implicated in the scheme.
A Times dispatch from Tokio reports a revolt by Chinese troops in Formosa leading to the death of sixty three Japanese policemen and civilians. The episode unsettles Tokyo as Chinese mercenaries’ loyalty is questioned amid rising tensions.
Commodore R D Bucknam, an American naval adviser to the Ottoman sultan, is promoted to rear admiral with the title Pasha. Bucknam, a former Worcester Massachusetts resident, has followed the sea for sixteen years.
President Roosevelt asked the governors of the states and territories to meet him at the White House in May to discuss steps to conserve the nation s resources.
Henry Whitler aged ninety five and Esther Crawford aged ninety wed in Lowell Massachusetts after knowing each other for two weeks. Crawford traveled from the West to visit a niece during the brief engagement. It was a case of love at first sight.
Congressman Hepburn chairman of the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce spoke in Clarinda Iowns and predicted that measures to curb stock speculation would be taken at the coming session.
General Alexander Mackenzie chief of engineers of the army visited Washington DC to file estimates for fortification work and other needs totaling 24,461,911 dollars for the 1909 fiscal year.
A resident of Aurora Illinois completed his thirtieth consecutive day consuming only peanuts and water, claiming health benefits from the extreme diet. Authorities cautioned against unsupervised fasting and advised medical supervision if continued.
Cardinal Gibbons extern chancellor of the Catholic University of America issued a circular from Baldinora seeking an endowment of 2 million dollars for the university.
Secretary Taft arrived at Vlndi vostok aboard the Rainbow, cruising escorted by warships and saluted by port authorities. An Automobile Salon opened in Paris as President Failieres inaugurated the 1907 Auto Show.
President Roosevelt was the chief speaker at the installation of Rev W P Thirkfeld as president of Howard University. Delegates to the conference applauded Secretary Root who supported a plan to enforce peace in Central America and reform efforts for Porto Ricans. Taft planned a coast artillery appropriation in his annual report. James A Cobb named special assistant U S attorney for the District of Columbia.
Cuban authorities back a five million dollar loan to banks and report removal of misunderstandings about interest charges. Senate may object to Governor Post's Porto Rico appointment. Hawaiian Realty Maturity Company declared insolvent with liabilities around one hundred thousand. Weather cables to Hawaii and Guam arranged via San Francisco. In Manila Taft's cartilaginous support seen as crowds drag secretary Taft’s cartilaginous image through streets.
The report lists incidents and claims from across the United States including Clara Barrow’s arrest for murder in New Orleans, a Seneca DC cafe robbery, political chatter on Bryan and Roosevelt, a Boston Peabody fund grant, a Nashville teachers college plan, a Fisk University student, a surprising marriage in Lowell, Mohican inmate at Pisneville, a Cleveland woman’s discharge in a homicide case, conservative voters in a Cleveland style bid, a North American Tax Association adjournment, and a balloon flight by Leo Stevens with moving pictures in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Rear Admiral Siegel the German naval attaché in Paris has been recalled United States Ambassador White left Paris for England on a three week shooting trip Prince Francis Joseph Arnotpke fourth son Leopold Prince Regent of Bavaria died in Venice John William Reid of St Louis was arrested in Paris on the charge of swindling in London Oxford conferred the Doctor of Laws on Emperor William It was presented by Lord Curzon The coal shortage at Cape Breton is so acute that 26000 tons have been engaged for import from America At a Peabody fund meeting in London Amb Reid presided contracts were awarded for sixty four cottages on the Herne Hill estate Spain’s navy reform commission proposed about 40 million dollars for navy additions Russian officials report a Japanese raid on Copper Island seal rookeries Kaisers visit to England seen as no peace move David Hill named American ambassador to Germany to succeed Charlemagne Tower endorsement by the Kaiser An attempt to stop the train carrying the Russian Emperor from Peterhof to Tsarskoe Selo guards fired on outlaws City of St Peters burg to deduct 425000 in fines for electric railways Unusual friendly demonstration in London as Emperor Wilhelm passed to Guildhall Sir Lewis Morris Welsh poet died in London Earl of Crawford taking Armour of Chicago on five months voyage in his yacht Santos-Dumont built a new aeroplane to regain laurels from Farman German Emperor decorated Professor Robert Koch for work on sleeping sickness in Africa
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