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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
2
Summary of recent actions and developments from the White House and federal agencies. Includes policy notes, department updates, and notable political events shaping the week’s national discourse.
Albert G Schmedeman of Wisconsin was appointed United States Minister to Norway succeeding L S Swenson who retires. President Wilson signed the Underwood Simmons Tariff bill and the new law took effect at midnight. The Senate Commerce Committee reported favorably on the seamen bill, vetoed by President Taft last March. The House Judiciary Committee disapproved an investigation into Justice Vandewater’s conduct, sought by D T Blodgett of Iowa, convicted of forgery.
In Brooklyn the personal surrogate ruled Florence Louise Brandt not entitled to a share of William Ziegler's 16 million fortune. Governor Sulzer regrets not completing a congressional term. President Wilson to attend fleet target practice. Louis Windmuller, 78, dies in Woodside after court declares him incompetent.
A race riot in Baltimore left six individuals seriously injured as authorities investigated the clash. Local officials tightened security as crews attended to the wounded.
The St. Louis Browns split a double header with Cleveland and finished seventh, one notch higher than last season. A World Series greed report predicts games may be abandoned after this year. Tracery, valued at $200000, placed second to Cantilever in the Jockey Club stakes at Newmarket. George McConnell, the elongated pitcher, was sold from the Yankees to the Browns and sent to Buffalo of the International League.
A French aviator Laver Locher was killed during a flight near Chaumont. Detec tive M. Calchas died in Paris from heart failure. International notes include Madrid threats to President Poincare and arrests of anarchists.
Governor General Harrison in Manila outlines policy from President Wilson notes toward eventual independence. Native citizens to gain majority in both houses of the Philippine Legislature as a first step, with Harrison pledging full support to expedite independence while until then acting as trustee for Filipino interests. Manuel Quezon translates the address to applause as crowds greet the new administration.
Lesson outlines Miriam and Aaron accusing Moses over a marriage, leading to God’s rebuke and Miriam’s leprosy. The text contrasts Moses’ unique relationship with God with prophets, cites intercession by Moses, and condemns envy of authority as sin against God.
Market columns note modest gains as stocks advance in light trading. Investors weigh earnings, inflation data, and policy hints, keeping tech shares in focus while energy firms lag.
Washington reports the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad may face Sherman Act dissolution if it fails to meet Justice Department terms. Attorney General McReynolds open to pretrial settlement and possible criminal action if needed to resolve New England transport issues promptly.
The article compares major chicken breeds for eggs and meat. It details Cochins with four color varieties led by buff, plus Langshans in black and white, noting single versus pea combs, typical weights for cocks and hens, and that all listed eggs are brown.
The village of Tomosi in the western Republic was totally destroyed by an earthquake. Shocks were felt in Colon the same day. Tomosi housed 300 people with no reported deaths. Most structures were native shacks ruined by the quake.
A poultryman should separate male birds from hens in summer and fall to boost egg fertility in the coming hatching season. Males kept celibate year round are better able to impregnate eggs than those that mate continuously, becoming exhausted or less fertile.
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