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Cranbury Press

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Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1908

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Atlantic City Goes Dry on Sunday Amid Crackdown

The city and resort area enforce Sunday liquor bans with all saloons closed and windows barred. Police report a complete shutdown, forcing thirsty patrons to seek relief in nearby Somer's Point, which also proves dry. Officials warn of potential troop powers, while business owners and visitors react to the unprecedented enforcement.

Atlantic City Beaton Woodruff Atlantic Arctic Baltic Avenues Baltic Avenue Governor Fort Igat Shora Somer's Point Bay Resort

George Presbury Rowell Dead in Poland Springs

George P. Rowell of New York longtime leader in newspaper advertising died after a monthlong illness at the Poland Springs House. Born July 4, 1838 in Concord Vermont, he founded George P. Rowell & Co. in Boston in 1865, moved to New York in 1867, published the American Newspaper Directory in 1869, and started Printer's Ink in 1888. Burial will be in Lancaster, New Hampshire, his boyhood home, with Mrs. Rowell and friends present.

Poland Springs George P. Rowell New York Poland Springs House George P. Rowell & Co Boston American Directory Printer’s Ink, IA

Woman Drowns After Skiff Collision Near Wardin

A skiff carrying merrymakers from a fish fry capsized near Wardin after a collision with the Mayflower. Four other occupants were rescued. Mrs. May Appleman of Alton was knocked unconscious and did not survive. The report notes a battleship Fleet at Melbourne.

Hardin Hanny Frony May Appleman Alton

Independence party nominating rally in New York

The Independence party declared Hisgen and Graves nominees for president and vice president at a massive New York City notification ceremony. Thousands crowded the National Independence Club as Hearst spoke, pledging reforms from the Chicago platform. Graves remained in Virginia for health reasons but sent congratulations. Hisgen will campaign nationwide.

New York City Thomas J. Wissen Massachusetts Independence Party National Independence Club Gramercy Park Hisgen Graves Chicago New York Thomas A. Powell Brooklyn Vermont New England Ike William Randolph Hearst John Temple Graves Virginia

Prosperity Wave Lifts Trenton Mills and Jobs

Trenton New Jersey reports a prosperity wave as several mills operate day and night, with unemployment dwindling to nearly nothing. The upbeat trend, following earlier economic downturns, hints at sustained improvement for the city’s workforce and local economy.

Trenton N. J

Youth spectator dies after tree fall during game

A 16 year old, Robert Shoemaker, injured while celebrating a favorite baseball team’s home run, fell from a tree, breaking his arm and skull and sustaining internal injuries. He died at home three hours later. Campbell, 46, witnessed the incident.

Campbell Robert Shoemaker

Hewitt Banker's Estate Left to Widow or Kin in New York

Frederick C Hewitt a retired banker and Yale graduate died at sixty nine of apoplexy in Goswego New York leaving an estate valued at 20 000 000 The large fortune includes a superb Barbizon painting collection He was unmarried and a cousin of Senator Pratt speculation swirls about will dispositions

Goswego N. Y Frederick C. Hewitt Yale

Tragic Broad Channel Drowning In Water Rescue

A Brooklyn mother drowned with her two children while attempting to save them from drowning in Broad Channel Jamaica Bay. Richard Radermacher, four, and Ide Radermacher, eleven, were fishing from a float when Richard fell in. Ide jumped in to help and was pulled under while the mother dived after them. The three did not resurface.

Brooklyn Jn Broad Channel Jamaica Bay Richard Radermacher Ide

Family Burned in Home Sparks Incendiary Charge

Louisa Kentucky reports John Sprouse was brought to town to escape mob violence after being accused of setting fire to Charles Cooper's home near Cherokee. The blaze killed two Cooper children. two others are seriously burned, and Mrs. Cooper is burned. Bloodhounds traced the trail to Sprouse’s house. he had been in a legal dispute with Cooper over lumber.

Louisa John Sprouse Charles Cooper Cherokee Cooper Sprouse

PARDONED BY PRESIDENT CHEROKEE BOY MURDER CASE

Washington, D.C. The President ordered the pardon of William Judge a Cherokee boy at Fort Leavenworth serving for murder. The case hinges on a sweetheart’s perjury as she now says she was coerced to testify against him.

Washington, D.C William Judge Fort Leavenworth King

Portugal Budget Deficit Approved by Lisbon Chamber

The Chamber of Deputies in Lisbon approves the budget estimating a deficit of 2,000,000 dollars. Emigration and arbitration treaties with the United States have also been adopted.

Portugal Chamber of Eputies Lisbon United States

Pauper Dies at 114 in Day Town Alms House

An elderly man identified as Joan Morris of Day town, an inmate of the county alms house, dies claiming he is 114 years old. He relates events he says prove his age and is described as a native of Canada with French extract.

Joan Morris Day, N Nare Canada

Hanging of George Johnston Near Murfreesboro

A Black man named George Johnston was hanged by a mob at Murfreesboro Tennessee after he allegedly attacked Miss Morris seven miles from Murfreesboro. The event reflects the period's extrajudicial violence in the region.

George Johnston Murfreesboro Tenn Miss Morris

World of Sport Highlights From Recent Tennis, Chess, and Cricket

The University of Pennsylvania defeated Oxford in chess by a wide margin. W J Clothier won in straight sets at Newport. Nottinghamshire beat the Gentlemen of Philadelphia by 180 runs. M J McGrath of New York A C set a 176 foot hammer mark in Nenagh Ireland, surpassing John Flanagan. Two crews from the Tam Jam Bowling Club tied in a feature race. Hamburg Belle won at the Grand Circuit Trotting in Poughkeepsie with 2 07 records. Charles Evans of Newwater won the Western Junior golf title, beating Albert Uechel. Tommy Burns defeated Billy Squires in a heavyweight boxing match in Sydney.

University of Pennsylvania Oxford W. J. Clothier R. D. Little Newport Nottinghamshire Gentlemen of Philadelphia M. J. McGrath New York Tare Jam Regarah Hamburg Belle Poughkeepsie Charles Evans Ndyewater Albert Uechel Aiveraide Yommy” Burns Bil Squires Sydney

Secretly Murdered 170 Turks for the Sultan

London reports an interview with Zia Bey, former head of Turkey's secret police, now in exile. He describes orders from the Yildiz Kiosk that ruined ministers and officials, with 170 Turks disappeared. He accuses the Ottoman system of widespread corruption and warns the Sultan against reform, citing bribes and police power.

Zia Bey Euad Pasha London Turkey Secret Police Londony Baid Yildiz Porte Izzet Pasha United States Sultan Himsef Europe

Prussia Grants Women Education Equal to Men

Berlin reports Prussia approves a decree granting girls access to higher education. The plan creates a unified path from age six through university matriculation with split tracks for classical and modern studies. Edu cational reform aims to raise women’s professional prospects and liberalize status in German life.

Prussia Berlin Ministry of Education Ife

Harvard funds total nearly 20 million with 945 thousand yearly income

Harvard College treasurer reports total investment funds at 19,977,911 and annual income of 945,176. General investments reach 17,344,229 with more than 5.6 million in railroad bonds and 1 million in railroad stock. Real estate at 2 million and 3.5 million in traction bonds. Sundry bonds exceed 2.5 million and mortgages and notes about 1,126,000.

Cambridge Means Harvard College

Prominent Figures Appointments and Shifts Across Nations

British minister in Munich Fairfax Cartwright named Ambassador to Vienna. Osman Pasha named Turkey War Minister after Redjob Pasha’s sudden death. American racehorse owners Keene and Haggin ship 88 horses to South America. Cuban Governor Magoon predicts no trouble after U S troop evacuation. Bishop McQuaid prostrates at 40th bishop anniversary. Mundelein named doctor by Propaganda College. Roosevelt hosts automobile event at Oyster Bay. Mayoon of Cuba plans talks with him in New York on Cuban affairs.

Fairfax J. Cartwright Munich Vienna James R. Keene James B.haggin South America Osman Na Nizam Pasha Turkey RedJob Pasha Magoon Cuba McQaald Rochester N.Y Bute Mundelein Brooklyn Roman College Roosevelt Oyster Bay New York Paris Mayoon J. A. Ryan Bifteenth Cavalry Llavana

Spain Moves to Withdraw 200000 Counterfeit Five Peseta Coins

Madrid authorities announce retirement from circulation of counterfeit five peseta coins worth 200000. The coins have circulated for fifteen years and been largely accepted as legal tender. The government will melt the ingots to recover value.

Spain Madrid

Mixed Uproar and Notices in 19th Century Headlines

Fragmented OCR items reference Mrs. Trebell patients, ship delays, Queen Alexandra court dress limits, and non reappointment of Chicago School Board members. New York events include wife desertion claims, Women’s League aid promises, and debates over American women’s mercenary stereotypes and domestic life contrasts abroad.

Jane Addams Cornelia de Dey Emmons Blaine Chicago Cowes Women's League New York State New York Herrick Canpley England

Fatal capsizing of sloop at Penobscot Bay kills six women

A storm tumbled a thirty five foot sloop in Penobscot Bay, drowning six women and five resort tourists. Three men escaped to a dinghy after clinging to the wreck, rescued by a fishing tug. The tragedy drew about 1000 onlookers from Deer Isle hotels and cottages. Names include Mrs Crawley, Alice Torre, Eleanor Torre, Miss Evans, Miss Kelloge, and Jason Hutchings. Captain Haskell and Captain Evans aided survivors.

Penobscot Bay Wacy Crawley Edwin University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Alice Eleanor Torre Washington Evelyn and Little Kelloge Baltimore Elizabeth G. Evans Mount Holyoke College Massachusetts Jason C. Hutchings Billerica Mass Bangor Theological Seminary Henry B. Evans Elizabeth Evans Samuel Haskell Haskell Deer Isle

Miners Dead in Runaway Car Disaster at Warrior Run

A runaway mine car at Lehigh Valley Coal Company’s Warrior Run Colliery near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania plunged 1000 feet into an ascending truck, killing seven miners including James Gallasher Julius Kurtz Frank Ostrolsk Samuel Ruscayo John Forkalshak William Naywadey and Ignatz Gowlsky. Twelve others injured as investigation blames headman John Stimcon and calls for better safety measures. Political: Mine Superintendent Boyle arrested Stimcon for criminal negligence and criticized lack of a head block at the slope end.

Wikes-Barre Plyo Warrior Run Lehigh Valley Coal Company James Gallasher Julius Kurtz Frank Ostrolsk Samuel Ruscayo John Forkalshak William Naywadey Ignatz Gowlsky John Stimeon Stimeon Boyle Stimcon

Republicans Elect Vermont State Ticket in 1906 Election

Returns from fifty six towns show a Republican plurality about 26 000 for Prouty and Mead with George H Prouty governor and John A Mead lieutenant governor leading a slate that includes Edward Deavitt treasurer Guy W Bailey secretary of state Horace F Graham auditor and John G Sargent attorney general The Republican ticket also carried the congressional races David J Foster and Frank Plumley won reelection while Penfield Proctor’s successor is to be chosen by a continuing Republican majority in the legislature Prohibition and Independence League performance noted with incomplete returns

Prouty and Mead Roosevelt George H. Prouty Newport John A. Mead Rutland Edward I.) Deavitt Montpeter Guy W. Bailey Esset Horace F. Graham Craftsbury John G. Sargent Lidlow David J. Foster Burlington Secon Frank Plumley Northfield United States Penfield Proctor Prohibition Party Independence League Soutaliets

Modern Revenue Plunge Dims July Collections

Washington reports a July 1908 internal revenue total of 22,029,316 dollars, down 2,899,508 from July 1907, with the bulk of the decrease in spirits taxes. Additional items cover Roosevelt invitees for an African hunt, notable obituaries, a bank president’s death amid Christian Science belief, naval officers' careers, a deadly Pensacola incident, and railway fare dispute. A Chicago tramp roundup and a Bloomington bridge theft case are also noted.

Washington, D. O

President Roosevelt honors 1908 Olympic team at Sagamore Hill

The American Olympic team of 1908 received a hearty welcome from President Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay. Two winning athletes summarized the gathering noting the President accepted one of their medals and praised each member while offering personal advice.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Sagamore Hil

Oxygen Plant Disaster Kills Chief Executive

John G. Clifford, president of United Oxygen and Chemical, was blown to pieces at the plant in New York. The event occurred in the presence of his eighteen year old son Roger. A charged oxygen tank exploded nearby, lifting his ears and propelling debris fifty feet. the boy Roger escaped uninjured.

Niaama Palle N.Y John G. Clf Ford United Oxygen and Chemical Company Jon Roger Cuo Ford Mnield

Great oil fire out at Las Bocas in Mexico

Word reaches S Paulsen and Sons that the two month old Las Bocas oil well fire is extinguished. Six Gant pumps and dynamite blasting smothered the mine over ten days. About 3,000,000 barrels of oil valued at 3,000,000 dollars burned.

City of Mexico S. Paulsen & Sons Las Bocas

Confederate General Stewart Dies at Biloxi Mississippi

Lieutenant General A P Stewart, a noted Confederate officer, lay in Biloxi Mississippi. Born in Pennsylvania, he spent much of his life in that state but recently moved to Wilcox?

A. P. Stewart Bitoxi Miss Stewart Paegees Tmz That Wiloxd

Meat prices slump in packing houses across the region

Prices of fresh meat fall in South Omaha packing plants as managers report further cuts in beef pork and mutton. Seldin steaks drop from twenty five to fifteen cents a pound. Ribs fall from eighteen to fifteen cents. Pork chops slide from fifteen to twelve cents. Downward trend began two months ago with grass fed cattle from the ranges and may continue until that grade is disposed of.

Adevices Omaha Nev South Omaha Great Ranges

Flood Devastates Folsom New Mexico Town

A cloudburst in New Mexico washed away homes and swept people from Folsom. Fifteen fatalities are reported with eleven bodies recovered. Ten miles of railway and twelve bridges on the Colorado and Southern line were destroyed. Names of the dead include R. F. Wenger and several Wheeler family members.

Trinidad Col Pulsom N. M Colorado and Southern Railway Folsom R. Fh. Wenger R. B. Wenger Daisy Wenger Lucy Creighton T. W. Wheeler Wheeler Roake

Pastor Milligan Found Dead in Canton Home

The Rev O B Milligan pastor of the First Presbyterian Church Canton Ohio was found dead after a gunshot with a wound near his heart. Authorities say the death could be suicide homicide or accident and friends await clarification while noting his history as an athlete and golfer.

O. B. Milligan Cleveland Ohio Coldie Hev. O. B. Milligan First Presbyterian Church Canton

New Jersey Murder Case Linked to England Postal Card

Police in Paterson consult the prosecutor over a Chester England postal card claiming Mamie Sullivan was murdered twelve years ago. The writer, Emme McCrome, says her husband Albert McCrome confessed to the 1896 killing. Authorities await more from England before acting. Also, Mrs. Susan Dorland of Peapack is jailed in Somerville after surrendering to Hoagland who tried to reclaim her release.

MecGronn John Bimson Carroll Paterson Emley State Department United States England Chester Mamie Sullivan Emme McCrome Albert McCrome Mamie ‘Sullivan Park Avenue Recorder Susan Dorland Peapack Somerville George Hioagland Bound Brook Hoagland

Lone Bill Hickman and a String of Local Misfortunes

Actor John A. Hickman known as Lone Bill was arrested after a Mount Holly performance for alleged robbery of William Burns’s store in Bordentown two years past. The arrest followed recognition by Claude Bullock. During the show his nerves spiked by a fear of arrest led to a pistol mishap injuring his wife. Det. Parker ties Hickman to thefts of gasoline in Camden sold to Delaware boat owners. A separate incident near Paterson left Edward Harrington dead after a wagon kick ruptured his gall bladder. Albert Vandersburg’s ice wagon accident left a horse’s leg injury affecting the man.

John A. Hickman Bill Mount Holly William Burns Bordentown Hickman Claude Bullock Parker Haickman Camden Delaware North Haledon Paterson Edward Harrington Harrington Providence R. I Albert Vandersburg

Ualian Consul Appointed in Denver

Adolfo Rossi formerly Inspector of Italian Emigration has been named Consul General of Italy at Denver. He has made multiple trips to the United States and now serves in a high diplomatic post there.

Ualian Rome Italy Adalfo Rossi Denver Signor Rossi United States

Death in Raritan man found with neck broken at home

Harrison F Young thirty six of Raritan was found dead near his Somerset street residence with his neck broken. The victim employed by W Bradley NY stock breeder on a farm near Somerville. Mystery surrounds his death as he was last seen returning home late at night. In a separate incident farmer Henry Stoddard near Kenvil reports his bull Mollycaddie charged up a hill causing Purdy and Slackett from New York to seek medical help in Hopatcong after a minor collision.

Alan Harrison F. Young Raritan Mr. Young W. Bradley New York City Somerville Somerset Lyman Streets Young Henry Stoddard Kenvil George F. Purdy Marcus Slackett New York Mr. Purdy Hopatcong

Engagement of W J Bryan Jr and Helen Berger

The engagement of W J Bryan Jr and Miss Helen Berger daughter of Alysander Berger a Milwaukee miller and Board of Trade member was announced in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

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Woman Hangs Self After House Fire Tragedy

Neighbors discover Mrs. William Walker of Sanford New York dead in a tree after an apparent arson and suicide. A letter found at the scene says she started the fire then hanged herself.

William Walker Sanford N. Y

Women in the Day's News and Society Snapshots

A jumble of clipped items notes Katharine Prescott Warmelcey death in Jackson New Jersey. Testimony by Mrs Matus in a state case. lawyer Frank G Wild cites her aid. A Swedish court liaison report on Ida Von Chaisson and rival suitors. Mong Kong bazaar funds relief for famine victims. A missing woman found in an insane asylum. a brother alleges drugging and kidnapping. London notes flag rising female smoking in public eateries.

Katharine Prescott Warmelcey Balzac Jackson N. If Peter C. Matus, Jr Frank G. Wild Brooklyn N.Y Ida von Chaisson Apierjean Mong Kong Fot Jom Long London

David Hill Returns From Europe Says He Is Out of Politics

Ex Senator David Tam states on return from Europe that he will not seek the Governorship of New York and is stepping away from politics. He mentions no nominating bid and clarifies his withdrawal from the race.

David BR. Hill David Tam Europe Inadun New York

Baseball notes from the National League season

Larry Lasole failed to connect in the Cleveland Boston series while Dildwell shines at short for the Giants. Mika Donlin becomes the NL’s first to reach 100 hits as DayJam of Indianapolis is snapped up by the New York Nationals. Peaches Graham of Boston improves under new responsibility as umpires begin to issue calls earlier. Hans Wagner and Donlin vie for batting leadership as McGraw's smart pitching leads a strong attack similar to 1905.

Larry Lasole Dildwell Giants Mika Donlin DayJam Indianapolis New York Nationals Arthur Irwin Peaches Graham Boston Hans” Wagner Mika” Donlin McGraw

Mayor Mendosa Charged With Arson in Cayey

Port of Porto Rico reports Cayey Mayor Nerticilo Mendosa accused and charged with arson after a recent Cayey front that destroyed multiple buildings. Trinidad reports plague relief. Kingston notes plague-free status. Prince Tarkhanof dies in St. Petersburg. Manila reports Dominador Gomez arrested for alleged opium law violation.

San Juan Porto Rico Nerticilo Mendosa Cayey Oreon Mendosa Manila Dominador Cgomez

Spear Injured When Car Hits Tree in Paterson Road Crash

Silk maker Robert Spear of Paterson loses control in darkness on Market street near Wres land avenue and crashes into a tree. He becomes pinned between car and tree while a companion is thrown into a ditch. They refuse hospital care and go home by cab. Spear suffers internal injuries.

Robert Spear Paterson Market Street Wresland Avenue Spear

Widow Brokaw Dead at South Bound Brook

Gertrude W. Brokaw widow of Isaac Brokaw dies at her home in South Bound Brook born 1829 in Somerville daughter of Hagaman Gerrtson. Also notes on Anti Saloon League lectures in Salem County trout fishing at Salem Creek mowing machine injury Cedarville, blackbirds in South Jersey, new glass factory at Millville, Hammonton fire chief retirement, and Hammonton council contracting for grading curbs and sewerage.

Gertrude W. Brokaw Isaac Brokaw Resi South Bound Brook Hagaman Garretson Somerville E. H. Curtis Salem County Salem Creek Carl Newcomb Cedarville South Jersey T. C Wheaton Company Millville Melvern Stillwell Clayton G. Frank Lentzs Hammonton Frank Middleton South Atlantic City

Coroner's Jury Rules Death Natural in Newport Ky

Frightened to death a coroner's jury ruled that Fred C Singleton died of natural causes in Newport Kentucky. He was not under medical care but was visited by two officers in uniform seeking an affidavit against alleged slayers of his father. Their sudden appearance triggered heart trouble, contributing to his death per physician testimony. Insurance of 5000 dollars will be paid to the widow.

Deatl Fred Co. Singleton Newport

Large Crops Assured Railroads Prepare Hauling Facilities

New York City reports better trade conditions with Far West railroads thriving and large crops assured. Middle States and Southwest show mixed optimism. local prosperity visible in seasonable lines while copper weakens. Wage reductions loom in Pittsburg iron and steel, and a potential 1904 wage reset is discussed amid slow copper demand and rising supplies. Also notes Maine potato prospects 13 million bushels, and flax losses from frost across Minnesota and North Dakota.

New York City Middle States Southwest Orst Pittsburg Fron Ned Steel

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