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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

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Oct 19, 1906

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Tragic Steamer Hankow Fire Claims Hundreds Passengers

The Hankow burned after leaving Canton, trapping 1600 steerage travelers most of them Chinese women. Fire engulfed the ship within minutes, many suffocated or burned, while Europeans escaped in night clothes. Fire brigades recovered 75 bodies as cargo and ship were destroyed.

Hongkong British China Iankow Hey Whan Hagkow Canton Branch Nathan

Whole family murdered near Houston Missouri

Springfield reports the murder of Barney Parsons and his wife and three children by John Hamilton. Hamilton confessed and is held in Houston jail under guard to prevent a lynching. Parsons, a farmer, had sold crops to Hamilton. a quarrel led to the ambush as the family drove home. Hamilton killed Parsons with a shotgun and then killed the mother and children before tossing the bodies into Big Piney Creek.

Springfield Barney Parsone Houston John Hamilton Parsons Hamilton Big Piney Creek

New Cruiser North Carolina Launched at Newport News

The armored cruiser North Carolina was launched at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in front of about 10,000 people. Sponsor Miss Rebekah Williams Glenn, daughter of Governor R. B. Glenn, attended with the governor and a North Carolina delegation. Rear Admiral Berry, naval officers, and Italian cruiser Fleramosca officers attended.

Newport News North Carolina Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Rebokah Wiliams Glenn R. B. Glenn Berry

Milliner Burned to Death in Checotah Fire

A blaze ravaged Checotah and caused the death of Mrs. Strother, a milliner, in the small town fire. The tragedy highlights the fatal blaze that swept the town.

Checotah

Actor Henry Oesfeld Nearly Killed By Nail Gun Shell

Henry Oesfeld, an actor, was nearly killed in Cincinnati when a Matchkiss rapid fire gun shell he kept as a souvenir exploded while he was driving a wagon. The incident underscores the danger of handling improvised explosive devices.

Henry Oesfeld Cincinnati

Cereal Imports Boost North West Threshing Recovery

The report notes improved cereal imports and resumed threshing in the Northwest, though quality has suffered. Also mentions Venice fifteenth century restrictions on women's dress, London theatre dining hours, and notable achievements in law and Catholic foresters.

Riot at Longchamp over a One Race Card Turmoil

Violent demonstrations erupted at Longchamps amid a betting dispute after a confusion during the race program. Spectators invaded the track, attacked bookmakers booths, looted cash, and set the betting stand on fire as police and troops struggled to restore order. Sixty arrests reported and injuries among police and rioters.

Iarge Mont. Valerien Longchamps Anieull

Kaiser’s Story of Bismarck Aims at Defense of Policy

European powers are shocked as Hohenlohe memoirs reveal intimate conversations and diplomatic intrigues. Berlin suspects a plot by Kaiser’s enemies to discredit him and undermine his influence. Dispatches note the Kaiser’s rage over the indiscreet revelations and a possible counter publication by him.

London Europe Hohenlohe Berlin Ipemolrs Germany Kaiser Prince Bismarck St. Petersburg

Morristown football player dies after on-field injury

Morristown School right half-back Charles F. Surdam, aged nineteen and only son of Seth Surdam, died in hospital after a collision during a Morristown High School game. The Morristown Jerseyman notes the fatal injury occurred as a goal had just been kicked to make 6–0, with five minutes left in the half.

Morristown N. J Morristown High School Charles F. Sardain Surdam Seth

Taft Party Sails for Newport from Havana

Secretary of War Taft and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon depart Havana for Newport News aboard the battleship Louisiana, with Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Bacon. General Funston joins the Virginia as the homeward squadron, Judge Magoon now Cuba's provisional governor accompanies Taft to the launch. Cuba resumes normal condition as farmers return to work and business proceeds.

Havana Cuba Taft Bacon Newport News Louisiana

Hurricane in Costa Rica Causes Major Crop Losses

Wireless message from Bluefields Nicaragua reports a hurricane near Port Limon Costa Rica causing about 2.125 million dollars in damage to rubber and banana crops and lesser damage to other property in New Orleans.

New Orleans Bluefields Ncnragua Times-Democrat Port Limon Costa Rica

General Funston Promoted to Southwest Division Commander

General Frederick Funston is promoted to commander of the Southwest Division United States Army with headquarters in St. Louis. He will assume command immediately.

Frederick Funston Southwest Division United States Army St. Louis

Collected $22,000 in 72 Minutes at Convention

At the annual Christian and Missionary Alliance convention Dr Simpion raised funds totaling $72,900 in seventy two minutes.

the Christian and Missionary Alilancd Simpgun

Labor unrest and union activity across trades

The report notes skilled and unskilled convicts in New Zealand earning 1.50 to 2 a day. Port of Spain workers organize while lockouts hit lithographers in Gere ails. The People's Palace for Working Men nears completion in Bostov. The Poster Artists' Association gains a charter from the American Federation of Labor. The British Admiralty moves to a universal 48-hour week in dockyards. Desertions rise in the US Marine Corps at San Francisco amid contractor employment.

New Zealand Port of Spain British West Indies Gere Ails People’s Palace Salvation Army Bostov Poster Artists’ Association American “Federation of Labor International — Sangunthas! Union Po Wndhordt Boaus Admiralty United States Naval Marine Corps San Francisco

Cuban banking collapse drags two firms toward millions in losses

The United States faces Cuban and Porto Rican enterprise fallout as Ceballos & Co. and its Cuban agent Manuel Silveira falter. The firms face liabilities estimated between 4 and 18 million dollars while Willian V. Rowe is named assignee and Cromwell oversees the affairs.

New York da Gest United States Spain Cuba Porto Rico Ceballos & Co Willian Nelson Cromwell Cromwell Silveira Hit Cabalios & Co Sid. Cromwell Aus Willian V. Rowe Tam Aching Assaignee

Packers Forced to Obey After Chicago Building Enforcement

Chicago Building Commissioner Bartzen ordered Nelson Morris & Co. to modify twenty eight plant structures to meet ordinances. Police and inspectors sealed buildings at the stockyards until fire escapes were installed. After an hour of enforcement, managers capitulated and agreed to comply.

Chicago Bartzen Nelson Morris & Co Doure

Children Burned to Death in Portland Home Fire

In Portland Maine a family home at 11 Middle Street burned after a hung lamp toppled. Three Vanier children Armand fourteen Henry eight and Leo six hours old died in the blaze. Parents Joseph and Mrs Vanier saved three other children Joseph ten Arthur two and an infant, while a seventh child reportedly at home. The fire caused extensive damage before extinguishing.

Portland Joseph Vanier Middle Street Armand Henry Leo Vanier Joseph Arthun

Flayends Jubilee Reports Million Raised for Missions

At the Flayends Jubilee in North Adams Massachusetts the American Board of Foreign Missionari announced that one million dollars was raised last year and that the board is free of debt.

American Board of Foreign Missionari North Adams Mass

Newfoundland anger over fisheries accord with Britain

The Catholic primate condemned the fisheries modus vivendi as a betrayal of the colony, provoking strong outrage among Newfoundlanders and stirring political tension with the British government.

Gleanings of the Year Spark Global Snippets

News snippets reveal France’s high consumption level this year. A new canal line spans the Isthmus of Panama. German sympathies with Russian reformers stir debate. Chinese emigrants from Wawa are noted. Passengers aboard the Anta Chale sing for ships in New York. A new party leader rises in Zion City. Pacific catch reports tally fifty two white vessels. Harvard Medical School unveils new buildings at Cambridge. Warship crews dock in Naples. pay disbursed. Odessa arrests exceed 106 amid celebrations of General Treport’s death. Texas Cumberland Presbyterians rebuke actions of the General Assembly.

France Secord Panama Ayons Simons Wawa Ching New York Thy Farsa Charles FL Parti Dowie Zion Pacific Harvard Medical School Cambridge Naples Odessa Russia

Death of Mrs Jefferson Davis Widow of Confederate President

Mrs Jefferson Davis widow of Jefferson Davis died in New York City at the Hotel Majestic after a 24 hour illness blamed on pneumonia. She was 80 and survived by her husband’s years earlier. Funeral services were held at the hotel and the body sent to Richmond for burial. Miss Kate Davis and Jefferson Hayes Davis are among relatives named.

New Yostle City Jefferson Davis Magestie J. Addison Javes Colorado Springs Davis Gerald D. Webb Webb Jefferson Hayes Davis Princeton N. d Joseph Pulitzer Kate Davis C. BE. Patson Robert H. Wylie Hotel Majestic Richmond Moe. Davis Misateaippi Adams County Vawna Howell Jeffernon Davis New Orleans Lowell Mr. Davis Taylor United States Findlay Ohio John Rockefeller Acter Rhode Islands Providence American Board Williamstown Mass Root Jennie Bricker Whitch Green Broka Dashler Ofiio Frederick BK. Clark New York City Lotina M. Stenton Alice Kinnan Bronte William 2. Hearst Conners State Committee Joseph Jeferson Holmestead Joseph Jefferson Hohokus Sherif Mercer Horace Enos J. B. Miller Jay Gould Jefferson Milter Jefferson Executors Inter- Stately Association Trenton Margerum Joseph Howell Howell Association

Krupp Heiress Marries German Officer at Huel Villa

The ceremony united Fraulein Bertha Krupp and Lieutenant Gustav von Bohlen and Halbach at a village registry with formal proceedings. Emperor Wilhelm attended with the Krupp family as guests at the simple Lutheran service near the Villa Huegel where the couple were celebrated by a local pastor.

Tisson Pantene Miaulein Betthi Krupy Garstav von Bohlen Halbach Vilage Near Here Strietlt Ube Krapp Krapps Pick Te Tian Eanpore Walle Jain Fraulein Bertha Krupp Gustav von Bohlen Valbaci Huegel Ehueh Krupp Enmiperor Willan

Postal deficit falls as 1906 receipts rise sharply

Postmaster General Cortelyou released an advance statement showing the Postal Service's fiscal year ending June 30 1906 reduced the annual deficit from 14 572 594 13 to 10 010 995 94 a drop of over 4 million or 27 83 percent. Total receipts reached 61 902 769 95 up 15 106 197 85 from 1905 the largest yearly increase in service history. Expenditures for 1906 were 178 449 775 59 up 31 051 608 66 from 1905 with a smaller rate of increase compared to earlier years.

Washington, DC Cortelyou Postal Service

Burton Sentenced to Jail for Senate Ethics Case

Washington DC reports that Senator Joseph I Burton of Kansas must serve a months jail term after the Supreme Court denied his petition for relief in a case about accepting an attorney fee while a sitting senator. No public court announcement was made in open court.

Washington

Unclear Racing and Sporting Highlights Across Regions

Reported notes cover elopements, ship crews, and race results. Highlights include Spiko winning a $14 000 training event at Lexington Kiln and Milietes from the battleship Kentucky triumphing in games. Nut Buy wins the Massachusetts Stake at Steadille amid excited crowds in Philadelphia.

Scaron Spiko Lexington Locust Valley Syracuse Yale New Haven Lotta Crabtree Massachusetts Steadille Thacn Erne Anik Burres Philadelpha National Athletic Deluja Forkiguries Ue Lioks

Smugglers of Chinese Caught Off Coast and in Boston Harbor

Coast guard and revenue cutters tracked a smuggling operation bringing Chinese to the United States via Newfoundland and New England. A schooner landed 27 Chinese from Canada. 18 were seized after a raid at sea. Two Americans and multiple crew arrested. vessel seized and investigated for long running illicit trade.

Coast Guards Revenue Eastport Cape Hatteras Boston Cieuthorities Adahorer Hart Rush Toen United States Daar Ile Royal Newfoundland New England Porte Mexico Canada John Lennemann James Edward Junions William A. Duncan Penman Jonger

Tragic Love Tragedy Rocks Warrens Village School

In Warrens Village a student Timie Smith 25 killed Miss Mary Shepard a 21 year old teacher after a confrontation near a barn. Four Chelan police with revolvers chased the killer who shot himself the same night. Motive said to be love rejection. Suspect Suit a fourth cousin of the teacher.

Euclid Street Timie Smith Mary Shepard Vic Bery Warrens

Woman in Tragic Night Fatal Fall After Prayer

A woman carrying her baby tripped in a dark room and struck her head on a bedstead while rushing to protect the child. She died instantly and the infant suffered a severe head injury with uncertain recovery prospects. The husband remained kneeling in prayer nearby as disaster struck.

Imat Kreeting Waukonus Oxhie Phip Sprouse Sprouse Om Qaayer

Little Girl Murdered in Monessen Field

The body of a young girl, Anat Kunpak, was found with her throat cut in a field near Seie. She had left home to bring a cow and did not return, later discovered in a lonely spot partly covered with leaves. Police traced the find to a wooded area as they investigated the tragic case.

Monessen Anat Kunpak Seie

Local residents mourn a pair of killings in Stecbomvalle Ohio

Fragmentary text reports a tragic incident in Stecbonmvalle Ohio with mentions of Mrs. Lester Cherkegard Willan Conley and a panhandle uradh. No clear names or dates are confirmed. The passage suggests a violent event affecting local figures.

Death of Willie O'Ariett in Missouri highway incident

In March at Mirch Missouri Sheriff Graves' posse confronted a suspect. Willie O'Ariett was shot and killed during the highway confrontation. The incident involved a fifteen member group and raised questions about law enforcement actions.

Tackett Mirch Williaa O'Ariett Sherif Graves Millow

Ghis Found in Wind Organs

Orchestrated mischief unfolds through garbled lines about a Wind Organs incident in Toms River New Jersey. A wife’s prank leads to mentions of vital organs and odd medical assertions, while a farmer bequeaths large sums to the American Bible Society and distributes interest to numerous relatives.

Tarmer Bloodwood EL Cutter American Bible Society

Bridge Trust on the Ruan

The Attorney General of Ohio brought action against the tin towns forming the so called Bridge Trust. Five companies surrendered to the charters and left the state. Only Mount Vernon Bridge Company remains to contest the trust.

Atiney -Generl Ohio Tintown Kridge Trust Mount Vernon Bridge Company

Officers Blamed For Russian Mutinies

An imperial commission blames officers for the Russian mutinies with several officers facing court martial as accountability is sought for the unrest within the army.

Philadelphia heiress battles for vast estate inwill dispute

In a high profile Philadelphia case, Mrs. Wister contests her father in law Weightman’s will claiming a paper document reveals his true relations with her and grandchildren. The court confrontation touches wealth, social status, and alleged intentions as Weightman’s motives and actions are examined in detail.

Pholidelphia Willans Atstone Wister Mia Anne M. Weinghi Walker Lomneys Theoldsay Mas Mer America Phibia-delphia Society Weightman Flint Tay

Mine Blast Kills 35 at Wingate Colliery Durham England

Explosion at Wingate colliery near Durham entombs about 200 workers among 1900 employed. Damp may have caused the blast. windows shattered in Wingate as crowds gathered. In Indiana, three family members in Anderson die after consuming poisonous toadstools mistaken for mushrooms.

Durham England Wingate Hirty Woodstools Anderson Ind Robert Atrol

Sam Jones Revivalist Dead in Sleep on Oklahoma Route

The noted revivalist Sam Jones died in a sleeper car on a train to Memphis around 4 AM. He was said to be about to begin his sixtieth year, with long poor health and heart or stomach weakness. His body was cared for by local friends in St Louis pending instructions from his home.

Little Rock Ark Sam Jones Memphis Jones Cartersville

Chicago Teams Rally in Early Season Trade Rumors

The article lists multiple clubs including Chicago Americam and Chicago Nationals pursuing players like Dougherty and Pushes while discussing left handed pitchers and new art studios. It notes Dustoh, Ciny posting a strong early performance and hints at trades affecting the league standings.

Ssn Nieton Sergie Boston Vic Willis Chicago Americam Dougherty Alin Cust Miele Chicago Nationals St. Louis Nations Tree Danny Hoffman Dustoh Ciny Ploety Tive Same

Appointment of Vice Governor in Philippines Delayed

The appointment of a Vice Governor General for the Philippines will be delayed until Afr Magoon completes his work in Cuba. The President plans to withdraw from public entry all coal lands TaN held by the Government. Enforcement of the fishery goods policy will be revived by Secretaries Shaw Metotte and Wil ney. Senator Spooner of Wisconsin backs currency reform at the short session. Charles H Robb of Vermont is named Assistant Attorney General to serve on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Mayor JH Stine, president of the United States Historical Society, dies suddenly?

Philippines Afr Magoon Cuba Neres Secretaties Shaw Metotte Wilney Solan Negiogs Gut Nesroen Spooner Wisconsin Senate Finance Committee Charles H. Robb Vermont District of Columbia Court of Appeals JH Stine United States Historical Society

Railways and islands Panay Negros Cebu project noted

The PMUppne Railway Company plans operations on Panay Negros and Cebu with new road construction. Various world matters are touched, including a ship misadventure near Pearl Harbor and political shifts in Rhode Island, Chicago, and Cuba.

Pmuppne Railway Company Panay Negros Cebu Puerto Rican Provisional Regiment Morro Castle Lawrance Angel United States Army Sheridan Barber’s Point Oabu Island Buford Pearl Harbor Honolulu Philippines United States

Smuggling Chinamen Brought to Providence Via Newfoundland

Immigration authorities investigate a bold smuggling case involving Chinese nationals brought to Providence on the schooner Frolic. Officials suspect Newfoundland being used as a center to ship Chinamen into the United States, with efforts possibly extending from Liverpool across the Atlantic.

Washington, D. C Newfoundland Air 4 AIT Chimene United States Providence fmai+gration Canada Hms Sargent New England Newfoundland Pacific Vancouver Boms Frode Liverpool Atlantic

Bride Chief in a Missouri Tragedy

In Liberty Missouri shortly after a five day marriage Jesse Webb a farmer's son and his bride Nellie Webb died in a double suicide after a physician told Webb his tuberculosis was terminal. Nellie fired first ending her life and Webb later died from a gunshot wound. Neighbors heard the shots as they entered the parlor where wedding gifts lay on a table. The tragedy was described as a joint act after a prearranged plan to die together.

Liberty Jesse Webb Webb Nellie Jesse Mais

Fight Ends in Death Plunge at Lake Shore Office

In Cleveland two clerks from the Lake Shore line, J. W. Bants age 30 and Harry Wilfred age 17, dueled over a girl on the fourth floor, fell through an open window, and died on the pavement as they clutched each other. Both men kept their grip despite the fall.

Cleveland Ohio Lake Shore Railroad J. W. Bants Harry Wilfred Lake Shore Ball

General Amnesty in Cuba and Taft’s Provisional Government

General amnesty discussed for Cuban rebels and allies by Taft era authorities. Mrs Taft and Mrs Bacon arrive in Havana as plans for a provisional Cuban government unfold. Reports note yellow fever concerns and political maneuvering around the Pantin canal zone.

Charles E. Magoon Pantin Canal Zone Mr. Taft Cuba Taft Bacon Havana Colum Clonmegos

Statewide gas line expansion and public school updates

The Glassboro, Pitman and Clayton Gas Company plans extend service to Mantua and Wenonah. Beverly schools close due to diphtheria. Salem schools teach typing and shorthand. Supreme Court Justice Trenchard names Dr Frank H Walls and two others to set compensation for the Vineland Home for Feeble Minded Women land and building. Millville leaders push for Sunday mail service. Woodbury council notes back tax collection yields $500 in two days. Spinal meningitis kills horses near Pleasantville. Albert Giberson falls from a telephone pole at Palmyra but survives with injuries. Divorce granted to Mrs Morence E Caldwell from Albert V Caldwell on desertion grounds.

Glassboro, Pitman and Clayton Gas Company Maing Mantua Wenonah Beverly Salem Public Supreme Court Trenchard Frank H. Walls Myron J. Kimball Walter B. Turner Sarah Jane Aucot Vineland Millville Gardner Woodbury Pleasantville Albert Giberson Palmyra Court of Chancery Mre Mmorence E. Caldwell Bordo Albert V. Caldwell Green

Fond du Lac Council Posts Inebriate Photos in Saloons

Fond du Lac Wisconsin Common Council passes a resolution to post images of inebriates at saloons to identify intoxicated patrons. Alderman William Bruett notes townsfolk in one area cannot recognize drinkers from the other. Previously only names and descriptions were shown, this method aims to improve notices.

Common Council Fond du Leo Wis Alerman William Bruett Brusett de

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