Drowned boy’s father in Chicago amid renewed ransom plot
Fiat Michigan April report says 12 year old Jo Moon, visiting from here since February, found drowned in Head Lake while a ransom plot unfolds. Father W T Moon travels from Chicago after a letter demanding money. mother suspects involvement of Pinkerton agency and cautions against further swindling.
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Journal
Fiat
Mich
Hilleld Moon
Toy
Ghead Lake
Hewarde
Fle Lake
W. T. Moon
Chicago
Eine “Mtr
Moon
L. N. Newell
Bey
Chi
Pinkerton
Moe
Mhgena
Briefs in Certiorari Cases Drafted for Writ Denial
Proceedings in the Supreme Court at Ekbridge regarding certiorari requests by Charles Wemer and others to overturn a decision by the Excise Board. The case concerns license transfers at 110 Bond Street and renewals, with neighbors reporting no objections, while the board’s ruling appears unsatisfactory. Attorneys Connell and Starter represented Brasnitye and the Board, and briefs were ordered to be filed by Friday for a writ of certiorari.
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Excise Board
Ugs Tigen
Supreme ‘Court
Ekbridge
Charles Wemer
Clay Atorer’ Connell
John Starter
Jonah Brasnitye
Excise
Aitye
Bond Street
Yarite Board
Lal Martin
O'Crinoe and
Toh
Ningie Contractors
Snd Amt
Bindayns Teer
Pertl
James ‘T. Potts
Oneill
Vigrent
Potts
Hold Alleged Pirate Arrest Rocks Five Suspects
New York April 2 The market press reports a charged scene in Wall Street as authorities detain five men connected to an alleged piracy scheme. Early trading sees prices fall sharply with copper and other stocks sliding. after initial losses, buying orders begin to surface as traders reassess amid the day’s volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rhe “Point
Gas explosion injures thirty boys at Bradford Hospital
A Bradford Penn gas well blast sent more than thirty ill or injured boys to Bradford Hospital while nearly the full pupil body of the school awaited word. Ambulances rushed to the scene as fear and smoke filled the area with girls reportedly escaping the worst of the blast.
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Ford
Sil Loys
Bradford Hospital
Ital
Iris
Mayor criticizes Excise Board decisions on liquor cases
Mayor Marylag voices dismay at recent Excise Board rulings citing the Tsaman case and others. He notes abundant evidence for revocation in some instances but urges different handling and expresses dissatisfaction with the board’s actions and voting patterns.
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Miyor Mraylag
Txtsaman
Hassaman
Bassaman
Berr
Keron
O'Donnell
Gomrtisliners
Carrell
Kenely Roolvink
Odor Complaints Grow As Health Officials Seek Source
The lingering stench plaguing the city for months drew further attention as residents voice concerns. Former Comptroller A B Carlton said the odor is unbearably near his West Jersey Street home and urged rapid action by health authorities to locate and remove the source.
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Umell
A. B. Carlton
West Tersey Street
Sanity probe sought in Herron murder case
Judge Cowenhoven in New Brunswick sought a jury to decide Archibald Herron’s sanity after his electric chair sentence for killing Rev Dr Prickett in Metuchen. The motion, opposed by Prosecutor Berdine, faces court decision next Tuesday.
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Charles T. Cowenhoven
New Brunswick
Bergen
Ie Supreme Court
Archibald Herron
Prickett
Metuchén
Herron
Cowenhower
Berdine
Middlesex County
Wes Merron
Electric Club
Mercer County
Court of Errors and Appeals
Cowehhoven
Cotton
Trenton Asylum
McKenzie
State Prison
Council committees to press state school funds bill
City officials led by Finance and Legislation committees head to Trenton Monday with City Attorney James C. Connolly to press for changes in bills affecting school funds. Elisabeth seeks two year fund distributions and a proposed amendment to accelerate transfer timing and municipal allocations.
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Trenton
James C. Connolly
Elisabeth
Elizabeth
New Dutch Heir Expected Daily Amid Queen Wilhelmina's Health
Telegraph item from The Hague reports a battery prepared to fire a salute on the expected heir’s birth. The latest bulletin says Queen Wilhelmina’s condition is satisfactory with physicians encouraged, and she remains at the palace.
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the Hague
Doctor Cooper Cleared In Malpractice Trial
Dr Sherman E Cooper Wentfield physician acquitted of gross malpractice in the death of Nellia Drake after a four hour jury deliberation. County Clerk Calvert received the verdict at 8 30. Prosecutor Swift urged the jury to base decision on facts not sympathy. Judge Atwater charged the jury after reviewing much testimony. Samuel Kalisch and Nathan S Leavitt defended the doctor.
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Sherman E. Cooper
Wentfield
Nellia G. Drake
Yelock
James ©. Calvert
Cooper
Atwater
Samuel Kalisch
Nathan S. Leavitt
Hecklau Arrested by Newark Police
Novetrk Api] B tRheinold Heklag was arrested at the City Hospital today and jailed as a witness by Detectives Quinn and Kyrihn after an assault on March 4. He fears naming his attacker, fearing a second attack. His wife, Godiard of Elizabeth, is held on $750 bail for assault.
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Novetrk
API
tRheinold Heklag
Quinn
Kyrihn
Hacklag
Palle Arn
Hecklan
Annailant
Hecklau
Godiard
Elizabeth
Taft Plans Summer Visit To Frisco California
President Taft pledged to visit San Francisco this summer after meetings with Leo and Micha Alexander, California businessmen, and an introduction by Representative Kahn. Taft said he expects to come as soon as convenient, signaling a forthcoming trip to the West Coast.
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Washington
San Francisco
Leo
Micha Alexander
California
New York Firm Smashed by Bull Wheat Market
A Chicago based firm, ceda to loss from the bull wheat market, Digkinson & Co of 42 Broadway and La Salle Street, Chicago, failed. The Consolidated Ex group held a large account with the firm, and the collapse sent shockwaves through the city trading desks.
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New York
Telegraph
The
Mangano Monday Rise Makes Oddball Courtroom Parable
A garbled dispatch centers on Mangano Monday with quirky courtroom imagery. Jutre Berges, self proclaimed Supreme Cowri, laments fatigue as an order is read by a prose speaker. The fragmentary text hints at a surreal legal or parliamentary scene without clear outcome.
Shot-in-back ends up as a grim city cautionary tale
John Daly formerly of Elizabeth lies in critical condition at St John's Riverside Hospital after a Yonkers contract dispute. A Malian laborer Daly had dismissed shot him in the back. Daly's wife prepares to move to Westchester while relatives in New Brunswick await update on his recovery.
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John Daly
Elizabeth
Yonkers
N. C
St John's Riverside Hospital
Daly
East Grand Street
Journil
Mra Daly
Ator
Joan
Westcheuter County
Israel
Thin Sity
Battle over cemetery site and trolley franchise in Union Township
Supreme Court review centers on Clinton Hill Cemetery Association burial ground approval and a Walker township trolley construction agreement. Legal questions hinge on existing cemeteries in Union Township and the impact of a twenty five year trolley franchise. Representing parties include Fred Krueger and others against the township and cemetery group.
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Supreme Court
James J. Berpences
Fred’ Krueger
Ieee
Township of
Union
Clinton Hill
Walker
Tiweship
Mera Long
Kreger
Frederic J. Paulke
Linebury
Deyne d& Faulks
Ce Association
Herman A. Berg
John English
Lees Township
Janitor's Son Kills Himself in Church Basement
A 23 year old man, son of a janitor, died by his own hand in the basement of Severitt Maptitt Church at North Avenue and Peal Street in Peal. Coroner Linthicum conducted the inquest with administrative notes recorded at Elizabeth Commercial ad.
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P. Lick
Severitt Maptitt
North Avenue
Peal
Linthicum
Soon-To-Arrest Sayers Of Detective Petrosino
New York police report from Palermo indicates that area slayers of Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino are known to Italian authorities and arrest is expected within a few days. Italian police reportedly hold confessions. local police have been informed of suspects linked to the crime as renewed Central Office activity continues. Vetroxino's will arrive next Wednesday for memorial ceremonies in memory of the detective.
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New York
Ayttil G
Polies
Palec
Prreenco
Central Office
Siriavapeele
Vetroxino
Twenty Years Fate of Negro Given For Brutal Assault
Charles Brown of Sayrerow pleaded guilty to a brutal assault on Mary Varga an 18 year old Polish servant. Judge Atwater sentenced him to twenty years hard labor in the state prison. Brown confessed the motive and method, claiming he threatened the victim with a knife after she resisted. He remains in custody at the Trenton Institution.
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Charles Brown
Sayrerow
Mary
Varga
Atwater
Brown
Trenton
Sentencin
Ludge Atwater
Roosevelt Delayed Arrival Tests Naples Telegraphed Plans
In Naples April 4 intense disappointment followed news that the Hamburg bearing Col T Roosevelt would be delayed until Monday morning. The Kaiser scheduled events may be trimmed if arrival slips. Guards and police lining the pier will surround Roosevelt on landing and ambassador Grincum arrives from Rome to meet the Hamburg at sea.
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Naples
Hamburg
Col.t. Roosevelt
Azores
Roosevelt
Lulfdy
Clossoth
Wooswell
Limelf
Aosta
Tate
Questa
Exeshier
Uniter
Bamberg
Admiral Ud
Plekedt Carbineera
Pier 40
Ambasador Grincom
Rome
Accused City Clerk Faces Conviction Claims
A Telegraph report notes former city clerk William Downs with a $1,400 yearly salary stands accused of larceny involving city funds. Bail remains $875,000 with partial reductions contemplated. authorities estimate total municipal activations near $70. No further reduction granted today as case proceeds.
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Teximoh
Willian
Downs
Heginter
Weston at Youngstown Pace Opens With Prominent Runner
Weston, the veteran pedestrian, started his day with a lively pace in Youngstown at 10.25 a.m. The event, noted in the city column, highlights his continued endurance and daily routine while in town.
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Hy Semyern
Sowngatown
Westum
Youngstown
Hamid
Bie
Mystery surrounds disappearance of William Hollman
William C. Hollman, a former government surveyor and civil engineer, vanished after last being seen March 23 at the Chancellor Hotel corner First and Livingston. He reportedly spoke of dredging a harbor and shipping plans, ordered pricey office furniture, and charmed associates before his abrupt disappearance.
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William C. Hollman
Chancellor Hotel
First
Livingston Streets
Elizabeth Yacht Club
Mr. Holman
Manus
Fridke
Bamberger
Elizabeth Mareh
Wi Hollman
Caine
Ste
Tor Petriena
Aidvariee
Dhaoa
Chas
Krohn
Hollman
Friel
Rome
Broad Trent
Hellman
High Grade Millinery Priced Undercuts Summer Hats
Readable fragment describes low priced high grade millinery with tailored shapes and Georgette, velvet, satin trims. Mentions Mary Gardet baskets and peach tones, and a $3 hat style with stiffer straws. Suggests department store display and pricing strategy.
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