Republicans Nominate Three For Assembly And Surrogate
Republican county committee met on Thursday September 12 to determine nominations for the assembly three candidates for surrogate and candidates for coroner with four and a half places to be chosen by the executive committee. Possible assembly candidates include John R Moxon and Tillman with others debated amid opposition to Fashion. A county convention schedule across Elizabeth Cranford Westfield Union Roselle Park and other towns is outlined with ward allocations and potential leadership.
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Republican County Committee
Republican ~ Counity
Executive Committee
John R Moxon
Rec EU
Ped Sat
Tillman
Netherwood
Mr.Perkins
Jae MacMurray
D. ¥. Burke
City
Mir
Perkins
Fiinfeld
Summit
Cranford
Westfield
Union
Rosally
Rowelle Park
Furwood
Elizabeth
A. Hahn
Geo. W
Seph
Abe
Kenilworth
Republican Notes: Ward Hails Friday Rally in Quien’s Fin
Fragmentary notes describe Republicans planning a Friday event led by Ward. Location hinted as Quien’s Fin and on Avenue. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. No dates or full names confirmed.
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Quien
Avenue
Traction Deal Proceeds Between Newark Firms
A tentative agreement advances a traction project involving Newark companies. The proposal outlines cooperation, funding steps, and anticipated timelines for development and construction. Local officials expect formal approvals soon.
Stockholders vote on Jersey Street Railway transfer
Belmont to New York transfer plan discussed at stockholders meeting. About 2,497 shares voted affirmatively as the United Strat Company contemplates moving control to New York financiers amid hinted court actions to block the public corporation’s transfer.
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Belmont
New York
Out & Lycome
Jersey Street Railway
Bet
Shires
United Strat Company
Mabldly
Ion
Beti-Rend
Disaster at Chins Mines Claims About 125 Lives
Aug 20 a terrible mining disaster in Chins killed about 125 persons including two German engineers. Dispatches say the Fang-Tea mine explosion triggered the disaster as German foremen led Chinese mining gangs. The name Derllai is noted in the report.
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Derllai
Chins
Tamdasytah
Fang-Tee Maine
Man confesses in assault on 14 year old girl in Meadville
Henry W. Wagner, accused of attacking Anna Whitehead, the 14 year old daughter of a Turneraville preacher, is confined in county jail in Meadville. He has confessed detailing the attack. The case could carry a maximum fine of 1000 dollars and 15 years in prison. Crowd expressed strong tempers en route to yesterday’s hearing, with signs of potential lynching instincts.
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Meadville
Zuree
Henry W. Wagner
Anna Whitehead
Ted
Atrocities Alleged as Soldiers Accused in War Row
Fragmentary report cites alleged acts by soldiers amid a conflict. The item mentions accusations and locations hinted as westward areas and named individuals or commands, but details are unclear and readable text concentrates on the accusation context.
Albany State Proger Report Recovers Lost Interchange
Albany State dispatch outlines preservation and transfer routines for interstate commerce records. Officials emphasize archival integrity and public access while detailing funding plans and projected timelines for key facility upgrades. Local agencies coordinate with state historians to ensure accurate document handling.
Arrest Report Fragment In Chicago Arson Case
Fragmentary OCR reads arrested at Chicago in a serious case. The text mentions Armenian names and a potential charge tied to a martyr or military context, with unclear details and dates.
Burke Obituary for Helen Burke and family note
An obituary fragment reports the death of Helen Burke at four months and three days, mentioning her parents and a local home setting. The text appears heavily garbled with illegible OCR, but preserves the basic parental connection and age at death.
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Holes Burke
Helen Burke
Jane Xa
Mary
Burke
CAPT COX NAMED TO FIRE BOARD FOR OLD HOME WEEK
Council passes ordinances and hears committee reports as Mayor appoints Captain William T Cox to the Board of Fire Commissioners to fill a term starting August 15. Peddlers to be licensed during Old Home Week with fines set at five dollars. signets and other items discussed. various committee notes filed.
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William
T. Cox
Board of Fine Commissioners
George H. Kline
Cone
Cox
Kirkland Wie
Wa Nots
Cheston
Richmond
Constable
Henry C. Busch
Itis
Collins
Dye Works Explosion Claims Three Lives
A catastrophic blast at the Dye Works collapses a building as workers scramble. Three third story windows are blown out. several employees are injured or killed, with emergency crews securing the scene and investigators beginning work.
Woman Murdered on Jersey Farm In Swamp Burglary Case
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a woman murdered on Jersey Farm with mentions of burglars, a shed, and a rapid response to a crime scene. Names and key places are unclear, but the incident centers on a fatal assault during a burglary attempt and an immediate police/troop reaction.
Martin's Son Under Fire In Rahway Inquiry
Rahway Aug 20 Hahn Investigating Committee probes charges of discrepancies in accounts of Harty Stone Martin son of the superintendent and instructor at Rahway Reformatory. About $30 tied to inmate entertainment. committee says $125.34 charged for the item. Probe extended into afternoon sessions with examination of his accounts and related testimony.
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Rahway
Hahn
Bors
Harty Stone Martin
Wmusic
Ihe
Harty Stone Maretin
John Kackey
F Parker
Roe
Sinimpaton
Harry Stone
Martin Wan
Thane
Revolt and Bribery Allegations Toward Officials Described
Readable fragments describe alleged bribery involving inmates and officials in a penitentiary case. Testimony names Charles Brower Henry Ryan FP Smith Harry Lowenthis Frank Miller and others as central figures. Writings recount visits to cells and tampering with evidence while victims faced coercion and bribery schemes.
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Ander
Karris
Charles Brower
Henry Ryan
FP. Smith
Harry Lowenths
Frank ‘Miller
Ee Jafacmatary
Cogan
Wittens
Meotere
Geir
Wall Street Bears and Bulls Rally Over Roosevelt Curse
New York traders rallied as bulls and bears united against a perceived Roosevelt curse. The article notes unusual market behavior and references government law violation concerns, highlighting confusion and volatility in the trading day.
Wall Street Coverage and Market Mood Seen in Aug 3 Report
A fragmentary New York market note from August 3 describes coverages of Union Pacific and related treasuries with minor exceptions. It notes traders reacting to signals, mentioning traction shares and speculative chatter as prices drift in uncertain directions.
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Comtraderas Union Paciic
Mbost & Petal
Iso
Deory
Alrnngih
Tims
Alston Hoor
Epdern
Petpes
President Roosevelt Opens Biggest Day in Provincetown History
President Roosevelt arrives aboard the Mayflower escorted by torpedo boats and destroyers. He addresses the crowd from the ship and stresses preserving Puritan ideals, modern regulation, and fair conduct in business while urging stronger national control of interstate corporations to protect rights and public welfare.
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Mass
Cape Cod
Roosevelt
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