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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1909
Page
6
N. AndER dies after long illness cited as a key factor in national railway progress concerns. Details note his influence as a prominent figure in transportation policy and industry reforms. Obituary reflects on his career, projects, and lasting impact on rail operations.
Edward H Harriman, born 1848 in Hempstead, rose from poverty to lead American railways. He started as a broker’s clerk, bought a Wall Street seat in 1871, formed Harriman & Co., and built a railroad empire famed as a financier among financiers. His early life in New Jersey and family roots shaped a cautious, aristocratic path to power.
Gov John Burke urges North Dakota residents to celebrate Bread Day by using only Dorum and Burum wheat bread made from Dorum wheat four Burum wheat is a hard cereal grown in the far north and a state product
A portrait of E. H. Harriman traces his wealth family connections and ascent in late 19th century railroading. It notes his marriage to Mary Averell of Ogdensburg, his board roles with Stuyvesant Fish, expansion of the Illinois Central, and strategic moves that blocked rivals. The account cites a personal fortune estimate around 350 to 380 million dollars and lists close survivors at his death.
Vienna specialist Professor Struempell states he diagnosed E. H. Harriman with carcinoma of the stomach in July during Harriman's European visit. He says the condition did not suggest immediate operation and that Harriman departed for home after the assessment.
Havana reports the first National Lottery drawing with a $60,000 capital prize. A dense crowd filled the Treasury Building galleries as hundreds of runners speeded prize numbers to newspapers and offices. Total tickets sold reached $240,008, government profit $100,000.
The Dun and Co review notes price trends shaping cautious buying yet predicts an urgent need to replenish stocks. Industrial outlook remains strong, led by steel, with crop prospects supporting production. Employment appears solid, likely boosting retail activity, while financial conditions show unsettled near term.
General Aguilera's brigade of 4140 men breached enemy lines at Arkemem near Zeluna in Morocco. They captured the town with bold assault though heavy fire from artillery caused Bloors to suffer while Spanish losses were light.
Reuben L. Fon, a New York City Republican figure, died after falling from his car near Newburg following a stop at former Gov. Oftell’s home. In Jersey, J Medlar of Philadelphia perished when a auto skidded and overturned near Atlantic City. Mrs. Medlar survived with injuries. In Watertown area, Adelbert Wilson and William Allen of Brownville were injured and Wilson died after a curve collision while en route to a Labor Day event.
Mayor McClellan issues proclamation urging New Yorkers to display flags during the Hudson Fulton celebration in New York City.
Glasgow reports Lord Rosebery attacking the proposed budget as a threat of revolution that would place the future of Great Britain in a melting pot.
Yellow fever has appeared in Mfoyohamba the capital of Loreto Department Peru. The town has a population of 10.04 and is noted for the manufacture of Panama hats.
Emissaries of President Gomez of Venezuela arrived in San Juan Puerto Rico offering a 1000 reward for information on former President Cipriano Castro and his landing on San Juan or nearby islands.
The annual report of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad notes higher earnings for the period, signaling improved financial health for the carrier. Key figures or specifics are not provided in the fragment.
Lord Northcliffe, owner of the London Times, told Winnipeg readers that war between Germany and Great Britain is imminent. He cited Krupp gun works employing about 100,000 men and urged Canadians to monitor European affairs as shipyards churn out rapid cruisers and first-class battleships.
The Markets section lists wholesale prices across grains live stock dairy produce and fruits. Items include grain patents wheat corn oats beans butter cheese eggs milk exchange and assorted vegetables with varied per unit or per basket prices and regional names.
E Le febvre, a noted French aviator, died when his airplane crashed during practice over the aviation field at Juvisy Sur Orge France. This marked France’s first airship fatality.
Washington reports Taft met the Mayflower crew at Beverly and awarded a silver bowl to the Joyette crew. He sent sympathy notes to General H C Corbin’s widow and, via Attorney General Wigbergham, discussed cooperative reclamation service concerns with officials.
Reports recall Orville Wright flights in Germany with princes and dignitaries, Count Zeppelin giving a ride to the King of Saxony. Dr. Frederick A. Cook earns a Copenhagen PhD while defending polar proof. Alfred H. Smith pushes transatlantic steamship service ideas in London. London and Copenhagen dispatches note Cook’s voyage to New York. Other items include Brescia’s Curtiss flying time, Italian earthquakes, cholera cases in Antwerp, Adana trials and Porto Rico school funding, plus Vancouver Island coal output.
Floods devastate Placerville Colorado with two small buildings surviving while the town faces widespread damage. Prohibition enforcement tightens in Mobile Alabama after a strong local push. The Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society reports nearly 500000 raised over the past year. Chicago meat plants send staff to the Caucasus to study potential imports. Dutch cruiser Utrecht reaches New York City after Curacao visit for a Madison-Fulton celebration. Cotton operatives in New Bedford Massachusetts accept wage arbitration terms. California marks fifty ninth statehood anniversary amid Seattle exposition. Charles R. Goddard peddling stock to support college courses faces scrutiny. Mrs Matilda Treat, age seventy two, dies in Hartford Connecticut. protests filed by a woman’s donor group accompany. Willam Foster, famed beg letters writer, arrested in New York City for desertion of wife and children.
A jumble of quotes and notes recounts a sprightly young officer and a blunt General, reflecting on modern decay, smoke in cities, and a New Mexico worm pest. It covers a government investigation into a farming range worm in Colfax County and notes the broader loss of forests and wastage.
Fragmentary excerpts show a religious setting with phrases about prodigals, fasting, and church life. Characters named Mrs Straight and Tatadate engage in moral debate while references to a gambler and virtuous righteousness hint at contrasting paths and temptations.
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