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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1906
Page
2
Chicago voters backed municipal ownership of street railways by a 4 600 majority for ownership and 283 000 total ballots. the plan to operate the lines was defeated by about 16 000 votes. Mayor Dunne called the result a mixed verdict and voiced disappointment that operation did not pass.
Charles Gallagher a stationary engineer for the Central Railroad of New Jersey was shot in the head and his upper body beaten with clubs and stones on a lonely road near Sugar Notch Wilkes Barre April 4 with no clew to the killer.
Colonel Wolcott of the national guard is dead at Genoa Italy. He was about fifty years old and known as a lawyer and inventor. He donated the Wolcott medal marksman's trophy in the state national guard.
Cincinnati officials announced a letter from Nicholas Longworth, son in law of the president, indicating congressional support for a park project. He reportedly promises about fifty acres of city ground to be set aside within Cincinnati for park purposes.
A deed recorded in MUBSBEKEGGN Michigan on April 4 transfers John Alexander Dowie is summer home on Whitelake near here to Deacon Alexander Gran ser with power of attorney from Dowie and wife to Zion City leader W G Voliva.
Weeks won Jamestown mayoral race by 271 over Frank H. Mott with a Republican ticket sweep save for an alderman. First ward elected Leonard F. Fiakt Pra.
Colonel Gilberto Escobar, governor of Djomotegra, was assassinated in the streets of that city. The killer was captured. President Adaya returned to the capital and held a public reception attended by 12,000 people.
Kansas City Kan mayor resigns after election decline to liquor licensing policy. The resignation came to the city council after a vote in yesterday's election.
Memphis dispatch reports Senator Butt of Arkansas, after three weeks in Pike county jail, signals intent to disclose all he knows about legislative activity in the state.
Willis Davis, son of a former Maine governor, shot himself in Portland. His mother, Mrs Laura B. Davis, resides in Bangor. The death was self-inflicted.
At Bennings track Washington April 4 a large crowd enjoyed an excellent card and favorable weather. Four favorites won, two contests saw an outsider and a strong choice prevail. Prince of Pilsen easily captured the steeplechase after a hedge interference, Saltine placing second and La Cantador third.
Oaklawn, Hot Springs Arkansas April 4 Olie Barnett was the only favorite to win Alma's Pet captured the two year old event by three lengths after a strong stretch run Charlatan reversed form defeating Pontotoc and Convolo over a mile and seventy yards New York University Football plans announced for next fall under revised code by rules committee Chancellor McCracken announced to fire students in the chapel amid enthusiasm
Hjalmar Lundin defeated Dan McLeod in a mixed style wrestling match in Worcester Massachusetts. Lundin won the second fall in 20 minutes 80 seconds and the third in 19 minutes 30 seconds, with McLeod taking the first fall in 14 minutes 30 seconds.
In New Orleans at City Park on April 4 Janeta was the sole successful favorite. Plorizel rose to 1100 dollars after her pace and purchase. Rapii Water, leading in the mile Handicap, stood as the only winning favorite at the Fairgrounds.
New York senator Depew who left Washington a month ago on medical advice will likely not resume his seat during this session. Since his return he has stayed in retirement in Westchester County seeking rest for a nervous breakdown.
Signor Marconi, inventor of tireless telegraphy, is ordered by his English physician to take his wife across the ocean for her health. The Marconis have recently faced the death of their infant and plan to come to Africa this month.
Wilson Mizner told police he was robbed at the Hotel Seymour of diamonds and other jewels worth 7500 dollars. He had occupied a suit of rooms there with Mrs Yerkes.
Chief Justice Fuller will not retire from the Supreme Court bench during President Roosevelt's term. This ensures Roosevelt cannot appoint Secretary Taft as chief justice, fixing the court's leadership for now.
In New York on April 4, elderly spinster Miss Eling Brancfort killed herself beside the coffin of her twin sister Miss Chava Brancfort who had died of illness. The pair had kept close together and the living sister chose self destruction rather than separation.
New York reports the Minneapolis thief Thomas J. Wainwright captured there but no safe deposit box opened later revealed notes and securities totaling face value of $120,000.
A New York meeting between anthracite operators and eastern Pennsylvania miners adjourned at 1 p m after about three hours with no concessions. Mitchell and Baer led cordial exchanges yet both sides maintained their original demands as the coal stoppage continued and Governor Pinneypacker urged a peaceful settlement.
Lyon Mountain iron mines in New York, owned by the Delaware and Hudson company, are idle due to a fire miners strike. Workers quit after demands for 85 cents more per day for miners and 25 cents for laborers were refused.
In Pittsburg district 18,000 miners are employed while 12,000 are idle. Most mines of the Pittsburg Coal company are operating and it is expected idle workers will return soon. Ohio Miners May Work on 1903 Scale. The Ohio Aline Workers' executive board allows miners to sign with operators paying the 1903 scale.
Sir Gaspar Purdon Clarke reports the Metropolitan Museum holds one of the most complete antique lace collections. The laces were stored in a forgotten storeroom.
King Edward arrived in Marseilles from Biarritz and boarded the royal yacht Victoria and Albert where he joined Queen Alexandra aboard the vessel in the port city.
Theatrical managers in London contest a trend of women wearing full dress hats, described as restaurant dress, in the stalls of playhouses. Managers and milliners clash as patrons keep crowning their outfits with $50 hats, sparking a fierce, ongoing dispute.
W R O G Larson argues that free water is essential for digestion, absorption, and elimination to maintain bodily function. He notes an average adult body contains over a half barrel of water and requires at least two quarts daily. He compares to Japanese soldiers consuming two to four gallons daily.
The United States shows 1,840,280 more men than women with the same trend in most countries. Paraguay is the exception, having more than twice as many women due to past political upheaval and war that depleted its male population.
Fragmentary notes describe a trial bottle and treatise by Dr B H Eurne of Philadelphia. The text cites Australia’s variable rainfall under ten inches per square mile and Argentina’s arid conditions with thirty four rains supporting 2,500 sheep.
Richard M. Pearce of Newark reports severe kidney congestion after a cold and nights work. He tried Dean's Kidney Pills and the kidney congestion disappeared along with back pain and headaches, with lasting relief for years. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY 50 cents a box.
An amusing Balti more library tale reveals a member paying a small sum to reserve the next copy of The Girl He Left Behind Him. The notice to his wife caused alarm before she learned the librarian would hold the book for him until Friday morning next.
In parts of Brittany a wedding custom shows marriageable girls wearing red petticoats with white or yellow borders on fete days. The number of borders indicates the dowry the father will provide: white bands equal 100 francs per year and yellow bands equal 1,000 francs per year.
Berlin dispatch reports Hendrick Withoi leader of the Herreros died of wounds from a recent engagement with German troops. General von Not ha offered a bounty of 500 for the chief. The day before his death Withoi secured his son Samuel Isaak as his successor in the chieftainship.
A coach’s harsh testing method is described as a drill that weeds out weak writers. Pupils faced stringent, biting scrutiny, with some answers deemed absurd. The exchange notes the difficulty of producing clear work and the need for serious effort to succeed in this demanding field.
A historical note discusses King Alfonso XI of Spain as a uniquely born king. It lists his numerous titles including King of Castile Leon Aragon and Duke of Burgundy while noting the claim that he reigned from birth. The passage reflects heraldic language and classical royal pomp.
A public discussion urges readers to test if coffee harms one third of drinkers and promotes Postum Food Coffee as a safe alternative. The piece challenges coffee importers and roasters, offers a $100,000 wager, and claims Postum and Grape-Nuts supply essential nutrients while ordinary coffee damages nerves and health.
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