Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cranbury Press in Cranbury, New Jersey

Page 1

We have 1,531,364 pages in New Jersey

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 47 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1909

Page

1

Morse's Appeal Falls in Bank Scandal Case

Charles W. Morse, former Ice King, lost his appeal from a lower court ruling sentencing him to fifteen years hard labor in Atlanta. He surrendered to U S Marshals and returned to the Tombs. If the Supreme Court does not intervene, Morse faces lengthy imprisonment. his counsel seeks a stay and a final review.

New York City Charles W. Morse United States Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Atlanta National Bank of North America United States Henkel United States Supreme Court Ife Martin W. Littleton Morse Circuit Court of Appeals Supreme Court Morse Was Convicted, Tue Carl Loans Davison Brown Tce Banke

Historic Canonchet Burned in Rhode Island House Fire

Narragansett Prier R 1 Canonchet, built and furnished for 1 million dollars and tied to society events, was destroyed by fire. William Sprague, former Rhode Island governor and U S senator, built the place. he and his wife escaped death by narrow margins.

Canonchet William Sprague Rhode Island United States

Playful warning ends in boy's fatal shooting in Whately

In Northampton Massachusetts Herbert Sanderson aged sixteen drew a pistol and shot his fourteen year old cousin Marshall Sanderson in Whately. The boy died within an hour after the accidental act during a day visit with relatives. Both were residents of Northampton.

Northampton Mass Herbert Sanderson Marshall Sanderson Whately

Secretary Shipp Says 42 States Accept Conservation Principles

Washington D C Thomas R Shipp secretary of the Conservation Commission reports that the principles of conservation of national natural resources have been accepted by forty two States and fifty one local commissions He notes powerful interests especially lumber and water power companies oppose the application but in all states visited popular vote would win overwhelmingly.

Washington, D. C Thomas R Shipp The Conservation Commission

Fatal Blind Tiger Battle at Greenville Mississippi

State detectives in two patrol boats attacked the blind tiger ferry off Greenville as Naquor is sold in defiance of law. Mrs. Charles Stephens, wife of the blind tiger owner, was killed and six others injured. two of the injured later died. Detectives escaped uninjured as the boat was burned after the crew was captured.

Greenville Miss Lawa Charles Stephens Eugene Stier Marshal Chenet Stephens Mississippi

Two Million Dollar Loss in Key West Hurricane

Florida storm devastates Key West destroying nine factories and numerous homes. Mayor proclaims Martini law as Key West Guards patrol the city. Weather observer warns the east coast may suffer greatly while harbor vessels are scattered and waterfront streets lie wrecked.

Key West Fla Florida

Fatal Cyclone Hits Cuba With Severe Havana Damage

Havana reels from a deadly cyclone described as the island’s worst since October 1906. Five people died including one struck by an electric wire. about twenty five injured. In Havana harbor many launches and small tugs sunk or ashore, with total damage estimated at one million dollars.

Havana Cuba

Englishman kills lawyer in Wynne Arkansas office

Henry Harding, an Englishman from Cherry Valley, Arkansas, drew a pistol after being told to leave and killed J. T. Patterson, a leading lawyer and 1906-07 county representative. Patterson had defended Harding in a chancery suit brought by KilLough and Gardner over legal fees, which Patterson had won.

Assassin's Brother Seeks Lockup During Taft Visit

A Los Angeles police request asks to detain the assassin's brother, a law abiding restaurant keeper, while President Taft visits the city. The request follows the McKinley killer's case and aims to ensure security during the high profile visit.

McKinley Los Angeles Cal Taft

Ordination Vote Defeats Delay on Archibald Black

In New York Presbytery the motion to postpone Archibald Black’s ordination was defeated 40 to 33 amid questions about his orthodoxy. Black faces confirmation of beliefs before ordination proceeds.

New York

Paris statue of Victor Hugo unveiled in Paris

Reports note a Victor Hugo statue is unveiled in Paris while Harvard enters its 273rd year in Cambridge Massachusetts. Historic finds include 4000 year old pole dwellings unearthed near Stockholm, and a Maine New Brunswick flood causes major damage amid storms.

Victor Hugo Paris Harvard University Cambridge Mass Stockholm Herbert Parsons Tammany Speaker Cannon Albany N. Y Draper Frothingsham Massachusetts St. Louis Misalasippi Maine New Brunswick Washington, D. C Marine Corps Hugo Rodin Victor Tuga Paleis Rojynl

Varied News Bits From Across the Nation

A dispatch from Swansville Ind reports Grace Field, 15, hurt after leaping from a chair to escape a rat, injuring her arm and suffering internal injuries. In Topeka a Santa Fe wreck killed ten Mexican laborers and seven others and injured ten when a work-train collided with an oil train. In Durham, N C a 13-year-old boy is whipped for theft under an officer's supervision and Sunday school attendance. Washington notes Britain loans Siam $20 million for railway construction. New York City reports Willam Corey killed his mother-in-law Martha Tuthill in a knife attack. Charlotte, NC plans a granite marker at Andrew Jackson’s birthplace with a $50,000 monument to follow. Nashville announces a $1500 per dealer near-beer tax across state and local levels. In Saginaw hotel bellboys face new limits under a state demoralization statute. Columbus, Ohio, officers undertake a Roosevelt rule riding test. Ohio reports 5034 divorces in the year to June 30. In Wausea Ohio Henry Flory accidentally shoots and kills his wife, mother of seven.

Topeka Kan

Bomb at wedding in Germany shocks village crowd

An unknown man in disguise threw a bomb into dancers at a peasant wedding in a German village, wounding eight severely and injuring several others. The attacker escaped amid speculation jealousy motivated the act.

Riemke Germany

Electical shocks to destroy every warship afloat

New York inventor Lewis Nixon predicts electric shocks will replace air power as the principal weapon of future navies. He argues armored warships could withstand explosives, but a perfected electric impulse could kill every crewman on a vessel at range. He envisions airships and dirigibles as dominant future war machines, with gravity and propulsion advances driving a revolutionary battlefield.

New York City Lewis Nixon United States Naval Academy Miron Mr. Nixon Count Zeppelin Alps Mauretania Brooklyn Bridge

Starving Eskimo Slays His Child in Far North

From St John s Newfoundland comes the tale of a starving Eskimo who killed and ate his child and shot neighbors who tried to punish him. The crime followed a failed hunting season and led to his flight into the ice frontier as the Dundee whaler Parador was crushed near Baffin Land.

St. John’s N. F Far North Hudson Bay Company Adventure Dundee Baffin Land Fee Fort Church 4 Northwest Geveral Tee

Worldwide Cotton Curtailment Moves Through 1910

A global movement, led by Lancashire and the Arkwright Club in Boston, aims to curtail cotton production after January 1910. New England mills back scaled output to protect profits amid rising raw material costs and weak dry goods markets, with 7,000,000 spindles targeted and negotiations spanning Rhode Island, Fall River, New Bedford, and Southern mills. The plan faces mixed support, and wage concerns are denied by organizers.

Boston Masb Egypt Lancashire Arkwright Club New England Rhode Island Fall River New Bedford Board of Governors American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Charlotte N. C Milla

Father of irrigation dies in Los Angeles

Benjamin H. Eaton ex governor of Colorado died in Los Angeles at 16 000 acre estate near Greeley. He led irrigation and reservoir projects that yielded crops valued at 500 000 dollars annually and influenced federal and individual farming across arid regions. A Harvard graduate, he previously practiced law in St Louis before moving to Colorado.

Los Angeles Cal Benjamin H. Eaton Colorado Greeley Col Eaton Harvard St. Louis

Experts to advise Pittsburg on streets parks and riverfront

Pittsburg Civic Commission led by Andrew Carnegie and H C Frick plans to bring in a trio of top experts at 800 dollars a day to overhaul the city's failing street car system, riverfront development, and the 500000 park given by Helen Frick. The team includes Bion J Arnold, James R Freeman, and Frederick Law Olmstead, with Carnegie and Frick sharing the fees.

Pittsburg Andrew Carnegie H.C. Frick Frick Helen Bion J. Arnold Chicago James R. Freeman Providence Frederick Law Olmstead Boston Mr. Arnold Freeman Taft Panama Olmstead Mr. Carnegie Mr. Frick

Buffalo herd escapes as prairie fire destroys Alberta park

Word reports that the Buffalo park at Wainwright Alberta was destroyed by a prairie fire burning in the area. Fire consumed the fence surrounding the park allowing nearly all the Canadian buffalo herd of about 500 animals and a large elk herd to escape. Many animals were killed and the fire caused multi million dollar losses.

Calgary Alberta Edwards Wainwright

Noted People in a Winter Arctic Rush and Public Affairs

Harry Benedict of New Haven received a telegram from Morry Whitney about rushing home after a hard winter in the Arctic. Surveyor Clarkson of New York City argued that harbor craft protection laws are inadequate and urged new congressional measures. Reverend Dr. William T. Manning of Sunny Church urged broader views on divorce and a patriotism revival. Secretary Dickinson spoke in Nashville praising Taft’s southern policy and addressing race. Theodore P. Shonts faced a suit from Frederick Hipah over alleged affections. Prince Kunt proved an expert marksman at Monticello rifle range. Professor George E. Hale of Mount Wilson Observatory was honored in France for work on the sun and stellar evolution.

Harry Benedict New Haven Conn Morry Whitney Arctic Surveyor Clarkson New York City Congress William T. Manning Sunnfy Church Sayer Dickinson Nashville Taft South Theodore P. Shonts Frederick Hipah Mra Hipah Prince Kunt Monticello N. Y George E. Hale Mount Wilson Observatory France

Coal and Coke Reaching Baltimore Amid Car Shortage

Baltimore railroads face an acute car famine as coal and coke demand rises. The B&O Railroad began distributing coal cars on a percentage basis while West Virginia mines report worsening shortages. Prices for coal and coke are climbing as mines and belts operate at capacity.

Cara Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad West Virginia Maryland

Newny Gleanings Highlights From a Turbulent Era

A series of brief items recount disruptions from a White House fire causing about 100 dollars in damage to an aurora borealis halting U S telegraph service. A shooting in Lindenhurst New York leaves a man dying amid dancers. Druggists in New York plan a cartel against United Drug Consumers Company. Saratoga Springs presses on with water and gas pumping despite an injunction. Panama withdraws envoys and closes nonself supporting consulates. Spanish troops push Moors back toward Seluan as a balloon guides operations. Wabash Railroad may pass to several large roads with access to Pittas ure.

Newny White House United States William Richter Lindenhurst S. 1 New York United Drug Consumers’ Company Saratoga Springs N. Y Panama Washington, D. C Seluan Wabash Railroad Company Pittasure

Vaccine Kills Doctors Son In Bucks County

Five year old Paul Gabriel Ian of Piperville Bucks County died at Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia from lockjaw after being vaccinated a month earlier by his father a physician to prevent contagions from schoolmates. The boy suffered constant agony from arrival at hospital until death as doctors tried every known remedy.

Philadelphia Paul Gabrielian Piperville Bucks County Jefferson Hospital

Morbid Temperament Led 15 Year Old to Tragedy

A fifteen year old boy Harry L Mason hanged himself with a blanket from a trapeze in his home at 161 Mariana Street Lynn Massachusetts. No reason given for the act, described as the result of a morbid temperament.

Roy Mangs Wimpeelf Harry L. Mason Mariana Street Lynn Mass

Editor Amery Injured in Winnipeg Break Ankle

Editor Amery of the London Times is reported not in hospital at Winnipeg Manitoba after a broken ankle suffered in a hurt incident. The note explains his injury and current status with no further medical details provided.

Amery Art Amery The London Times Winnipeg Man

Wright Flights To 700 Feet At Potsdam In Empress Honor

Orville Wright ascended seven hundred feet at Potsdam and received congratulations from the German Empress. Eleanor L. Beatle was brought back from Europe a prisoner accused of defrauding Gorham Company. Cornell University reopened at Ithaca New York and President Wandera. Schurman celebrated silver wedding. Augusta B. Stetson, dethroned by mother church, attended First Churches of Christ Scientist in New York. Fernanda Wanamaker and Oscar de Heerens were married in Paris. Daughters of the Confederacy in Tennessee offered a prize for best essay on International peace. A legacy of six thousand dollars was left to Floretta Whaley, who eloped with Rev. J. K. Cooke to San Francisco. Dr H A Cassebee and Mrs Genevieve Peake, both of New York City, were married in London. National Society of Patriotic Women and Daughters of the American Revolution entertained guests in New York City Hall.

Orville Wright Potsdam Eleanor L. Beatle Europe Gorham Company Cornell University Ithaca N. Y Wandera. Schurman Augusta B. Stetson Scientist New Yorkty Fernanda Wanamaker Oscar de Heerens Paris Daughters of the Confederacy Tennessee Floretta Whaley J. K. Cooke San Francisco H. A. Cassebee Bunor Genevieve Peake New York City London National Society of Patriotic Women the Daughters of the American Revolution New York City Hall

New Jersey man returns to bench work after ousting

John T. George of 432 North Broad street Elizabeth once vice president of Harrington Leather now on a bench making feather. His $10,000 salary remains until June as he stays with the outfit, while Henry Stockman of United States Leather replaces him in the post. George travels by automobile to work.

John T. George North Broad Street Elizabeth Harrington Leather Company George Central Leather Company Leather Trust Henry Stockman United States Leather Company

State Board rules veteran act does not bind local schools

The State Board of Education ruled that Civil War veteran status cannot override local school board control in retirements. Philip G. Groom of Bayonte challenged his retirement, and the board decided the veteran act does not apply to local school board matters.

State Board of Education Philip G. Groom Bayonte

Local News Briefs From Short Hills And Jersey City

John Coshian of Short Hills survived a twenty five foot fall from an apple tree with a blank mind and possible concussion while Coghlan’s head injury followed the fall. In Montclair, Charles Bonnell was struck by a motorcycle near Immaculate Conception Church and left injured. the driver fled but police recovered the machine number. Etta Henderson, actress and playwright and widow of William Henderson, died in West Long Branch after a career from England in 1835 and ownership of Jersey City’s Academy of Music.

John Coshian Short Hills Gore Coghlan Brati E. M. Bonnell Fullerton Avenue Montclaiy Immaculate Conception Charles Bonnell Etta Henderson West Long Branch Wmn. Henderson England

Bridgeton packing sheds boost pumpkin shipments statewide

Farmers across South Jersey receive 1.60 per barrel for sweet potatoes as Bridgeton packing concerns ship large pumpkin volumes. The Interstate Fair in Trenton draws nearly 66,000 attendees on politicians day with Governor Fort, Senators Kean and Briggs in attendance. A Shiton Hotel death in Cincinnati involves J Enho ven, a New York salesman, found with a fractured skull and a hypodermic syringe nearby. Zeppelin aviation school opens at Friedrichshafen with four pupils.

Bridgeton South Jersey Ladies’ Auxiliary Clayton Princeton University Marquard Chapel Misees Mildred Sherry Blanche Souder Millville New York J. Enhoven New York City Cincinnati Enhoven

Woman Watches Knife Duel For Suitors In Chicago Home

Louise Dittman sat in her West Randolph Street parlor as Tony Begupa and William Walker fought a knife duel for her affection. Both men suffered extensive wounds and were taken to a hospital, where they were reported dying. She called police after the fight ended and a confrontation over who loved her sparked the clash.

Chicago Louise Dittman West Randolph Street Tony Begupa William Walker Miss Dittman Nolice Walker Begupa Louise Randolph Street Jaine Kolves Misa Dittman

Cleveland Woman Lillian Hoffman Noted as Dead in disguise

In Cleveland, Ohio, Lillian Hoffman, who lived as a man for three years while employed on the West Side, revealed her true girl identity at her mother’s home. Neighbors and employers recount she posed as "Harry Robertson" and worked for a grocer, driving a delivery wagon and socializing with men, with hints of deception finally exposed by a single remark.

Cleveland Ohio West Side Lillian Hoffman Hary Robertson D. Martin Harry

Albery Pulitzer Buried In Modest Vienna Funeral

Albert Pulitzer former publisher of the New York Journal was buried in Vienna in a quiet ceremony. The $200,000 estate distributes $30,000 to son Walter and a similar sum to his mother. Lawyer Nenda receives $10,000 for the funeral oration. Two natural children obtain $2,500 annuities, their mother gets $1,250 annuity. Residuary estate goes to the Voluntary Rescue Society of Vienna.

Vienna Austria Albert Pulitzer Nesw‘York Journal Walter Pulitzer Nenda Fraulein Relach Residuyary Voluntary Rescue Society of

Barrie Seeks Divorce From Actress Mary Ansell

London report shows playwright James M Barrie named in next court divorce cases. Barrie wed actress Miss Mary Ansell in 1894 after she left the stage following his first play Walker London. They had no biological children but adopted Miss Pauline Chase as a daughter.

London James M. Barrie

Goelet Divorced in St Louis Case

Elaine Goelet was granted a divorce from Dr Ausgustine H Goelet of New York City by Judge McQuillin after the case lay under advisement since June 9. Mrs Goelet was found wandering March 6 and hospitalized, refusing to reveal her name until an envelope led to her identity. She told the physician a divorce suit was pending.

St. Louis Elaine G. Goelet Ausgustine H. Goelet New York City McQuillin

Suicidal Engineer Henry Taylor McCormick Dies in Armagh

Henry Taylor McCormick, sixty five, a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger engineer, allegedly distressed by pension fears and being forced to relinquish duties, ended his life in Armagh Pennsylvania. The incident centers on his reported worry over pension placement and loss of work.

Pennsylvania Railroads Henry Taylor McCormick Armagh

Corn Crop Saved From Frost Damage Across Counties

Farmers report corn crops saved by favorable weather as frost avoided widespread damage with fall plowing procedures benefiting most regions except the Southwest.

Denton Powder Trust Increases Costs For Agreements Testimony

Alfred I. Du Pont head of the Powder Trust testified before Examiner Mahaffy in Wilmington Delaware that no trade agreements exist and that all were cancelled in 1906 at much expense.

Denton

Kingaston Carnival Welcomes Half Moon and Clermont Arrival

Kingston residents celebrated the arrival of the Half Moon and Clermont with a grand carnival. Governor Hughes traveled from Poughkeepsie aboard a torpedo-front destroyer to join the festivities and review the parade from the waterfront.

Kingaston Kingston N. Y Clermont Hughes Poughkeensle

China to Study Navies and Modernize Navy

China begins work toward a modern naval establishment. Naval commissioners Prince Teal Hsun and Admiral Sah advise in Washington to determine existing men of war and vessels. They plan to raise funds, foster naval education, and inspect current naval forces.

China Prince Teal Hsun Admiral Sah Washington, D. C

Canal libel suit against Indianapolis News dismissed

United States District Judge Anderson refused to send defendants to Washington for trial in the Panama Canal libel case. The court ruled the Indianapolis News did not commit crime by publishing articles about Panama Canal history and a supposed swindle. The ruling cited freedom to print news and truth about public matters in a landmark press freedom decision.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis News Panama Anderson United States Washington, D. C Ferdinand Winter Winter News Panama Canal Indiana Washington Washington, D. C. Es William Nelson Cromwell Douglas Robinson Charles P. Taft Roosevelt Miller Mr. Roosevelt Taft Elihu Root Indianapolia News

Wealthy farmer found murdered in cornfield path

Miss Maud Heufnagle, daughter, discovered her father, a wealthy Northern Washington County resident, dead in a Paris Pa cornfield near a path to the Pittsburgh train. He left home September 30 for a visit to a sick daughter and was believed waylaid and killed during a struggle, with ground trampled for yards.

Washington, Fa Maud Heufnagle Paris Heufnagle Washington County Pittsburg Whenmagic

American Artist Congratulated in Paris Academie

Whitney Warren of Boston becomes a foreign associate and takes his seat in Paris at the Academie des Beaux Arts. Fellows greet the achievement with congratulatory messages.

Whitney Warren Boston Paris Academie Des Beauf Arts

Ohio Doctor Ends Life After Cow Death

Grief over the recent death of a favorite cow triggers Dr. J. F. Siddall a 80 year old Oberlin Ohio physician to drown himself in a cistern Mrs Siddall said he had been mourning the loss of the cow and the family grew so distressed that he was watched for safety.

Oberlin Ohio J. F. Siddall Mra. Siddall Losa

London Landlords Own Land Valued at Billions, Plan Reveals

The London County Council spent a decade preparing a ground plan of London to map landowners. It shows about 34,600 landlords own land across 113 square miles, mainly terraced houses. Estimated land value now stands at 3.0 billion dollars, projected to reach 3.175 billion by 1930.

London London County Council Itma

Capuchin Priest Leaves Church After Belief Dispute

Father Auracher, a noted Capuchin preacher, returned to Rome from the United States and has left the Church over a dispute with his superior regarding religious doctrine.

Father Auracher Rome Italy United States Hey

Seven Wives Charge Ties Bigamist Baron to Hamilton Arrest

Arthur Zimmermann arrested in Hamilton Ontario on a bigamy charge. The man is alleged to be Baron Arthur Zimmermann von Lichtenstein and reputed to have seven wives.

Arthur Zimmermann Hamilton Ont Arthur Zimmermann von Lichtenstein

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mhorse United States Court Ice King Hs Hope Morace Bath Bowdoin College Morsa Ines Ice Trust van Wyck John F. Carroll Charles T. Barney Barney Knickerbocker Heinze Thome Asean Marge-Heinze-Thomas Mercantile National New Amsterdam National Shipp Sars J. T. Patterson Swansville Grace Field Bay Durham Lnw Sykes Recorder's Court Siam State Department Great Britain Dieg Willam Corey Williamsburgh Mree Martha Tuthill Mattituck L. T Gielde Corey Virginia Mark Jackson Congress of the North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution Andrew Jackson Union County N.C Tenn Bell Hoys Saginaw Mich Michigan Wood Columbus Murphy Fisher and Pickering Columbus Barracks Secretary of State Wauseau Henry Flory CABLE Constantinople Council of Ministers Asiatic Turkey Sivas Lake van Spain Catalonia Madrid Tougier Frankfort Rougier Luyden John Knill G. Bennett Fere James Gogon Bennett Charles R. Flintter Cherbourg Valdez Alaska Overfield United States Revenue Bear Servia Maurie Servia Bosnia and Herzegovina Hoosevelts Osrow Villa Porto Maurizo Iuly Theosdore Roosevelt Ethel Roosevelt Miss Carow Carow Villa Tres Parens Melulin Moyacco Morocco Cape Tres Fores St. Petersburg Finland AM Mills FIM New Jersey Samuel Rogers Patrick Congdon Main Street Paterson Rogers Congdon Rogors New Brunswick Board of Education Isidor P. Hirsh Board of Education E. Irving Cronk Estella P. Kuehn Vineland Hospital Minersville G. Castle Johnson Charles Chalmers Vineland Miss Kuehn Johnson Johnson F Oak Road W. Sanford South Eatontown Captain Sanford Albertina Merchants’ Steamboat Company Sanford Veterans In Public Schools Zeppelin Aviation School Oper Friedrichshafen Mina Dittman Box Cleveland Miss Albery Pulitzer Will Teaves J. M. Barrie A. H. Goelet Getana St. Loui Cromwell
Search Courier

Search the Cranbury Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cranbury Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication