Extensive Standard Oil barrel works fire at Constatio Hook
The Standard Oil barrel works at Constatio Hook in Barosxz New Jersey burned, with losses estimated from 50 000 dollars upward. The fire began about 9 80 in the evening, started in the heading room, and was discovered by night watchman August Collis. Fire crews from four fire departments battled flames as hundreds of thousands of barrels and vast stocks of barrel heads and stave lumber were consumed. Over 600 men aided the effort, but the building, three stories high and about 860 by 200 feet, was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Barosxz
N. J
Constatio Hook
August Collis
Bayonnerre
Otter
Berry
Corliss
Growan Uthur
Notorious horse thief Burns captured in New Jersey jail
John Burns, a feared horse thief with a history of robberies in New Jersey, was arrested in Hatterden County after selling a stolen mare to Henry A. Ramsay and being recognized by farmer John Howlin. Detectives traced him from Ramsay to the mare, valued at $1000, offered for 450, and captured him at Ramsay's home without gunfire. Burns faces multiple charges and a lengthy imprisonment likely.
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Hunternlon
Frzmixatox
N. J
John Burns
Lisa Bovn
Hatterden
New Jerey
Burna
Hia
Henry A. Ramsay
Lebanon
Buroy
Ramsay
Burns
Abram Shiimer
John Howlin
Hind
Rameay
Troy
New Jersey Legislature Sets Post Positions and Leaders
The one hundred sixteenth New Jersey Legislature will convene in Trenton on January 12. Democrats hold a large majority in both houses and plan orderly leadership. Key appointments include Senate President Adram and House Speaker Borgon, with John Carpenter named Senate Secretary and Thomas Noonan Clerk of the Assembly.
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New Jersey
Trenton
Senate
Miles Rues
Janes Smith, Jr
Nelson Pidcock
Allen McDermott
Adram
Borgon
House
John Carpenter
Winters
Don
The
New Brunswick Times
Carpenter
Assembly
Trny
Samual C. Thompson
Wosten
William Pintard
Monmouth
Mr. Pintard
Rufus Blodgett
Union
Matthews
Hoe
John J. Fiyne
Salem
James H. Mattison
Somerset
John 5. McMaster
Hudson
Adrain
Burlington
John HW. DeMott
Hunterdon
A. H Yard
Assemblyinne
Essex
Edward Korp
Warren
John Fee, Jr
Middlesex
Bergen
David K. Budge
Hudgon
Congress
Vote
Mills
Key
Democratic Party
Committee On Commerce
Foster
Mts
Washington
Bailey
Texas
Chap
Lalnll
House of Representatives
Kanaan
Tagalla
Plarols
Diplomacy and delay in Chili United States standoff
Washington letter reports Senor Bent hosting Blaine and hints Chile seeks to delay. It notes a temporary Chilean government and a forthcoming revolution, while US forces press for reasonable demands amid possible war preparations.
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Washington
Waaumaron
Senor Bent
Blaine
Nan
Citi
United States
Chili
Uncle Sam
Montefoce
Chilihoa
Ohio
Merit Wing Cites Dr King Remedies Guarantee
Local druggist Nelson F. Clayton promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and other remedies with a money back guarantee. The notice lists Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters as favored cures and asserts satisfaction or full refund.
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Merit Wing
Mont. N. FE
Clayton
Bucklen
Aruba
Nelson F. Claytun
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Cranbury Press
Qeorce
William ‘“Dolton
Wm ‘Dolton
Stara Street
Clinton Avenue
Trentin
William Brokaw
Raed Feliceman Findley
Paraprrata
Elmer E. Findley
John J. Nester
Findley
Waa
Robert J. Casesdon
Pariat Street
Jonthan
Cagoadon
Inn of Boyer, Vans & Co
Firth and
Commores Streets
Cascadon
City Hall
Osscadon
Beverly
Glen Gardner
Whitecaps
Julia Gean
Timanoron
Dec. C
John T. Banghart
Jatia Baum
Jalis Benin
Sarah
Mwo
Ogawotiao
Bho
Ahe
Banghart
Elwood Waruan
Beary Brown
Corpfield
Julio
Withases
Barghart
Toure
BaNauart
Jobo St. Banguart
Julia Been
Legislature
Udclex
Richard A. Donnelly
Opera House
Ss. W. Davison
East State St
Trenton, N. J
Avith
C.C. Blauvelt
Hightstown
Cook & Jaques
Diamond and Watch Merchants
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Piedps
Shoul
Ignor Luca
Tuke
Deonkard-Usker
Soung
Dobbins
the Hatter
East State Street
Cornelius Hoagland
Church Street
Brunswick, N. J
Varnes
C. Hoagland
New Brunnswick
Alfred Doige
WM. H. Cooper, JR
New Brunswick
Bor Bastian
Aten
Dren
Cossumers
Storm , Coats
Childres
Baumgartner
Seo Yand
Lengo
Joe
Canton
Coat Department
Sethere
J.W. Dicgnan & CO
Perry Street
East State
North Broad Street
Williams and Phillips
B. D. Phillips
G. T. Williams
J. W. Dignan & CO
A. H. Snow’s
N. Y. Clothing Co
S.emrich, Manaeer
Gent
Main St
Opposite Baptist Church
Hightstown, N
F. Lupton
Matawan and
Keyport
P. O
Matawan, N. J
Cevilege
A. Craig Voorhees
Peace St
Foot of Church
Tom Rocnestax
Rochester
Rochester Lamp CO
Park Place
New York City
New York
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