Rankin Reelected President of Fire Commissioners
William H Rankin, long time Fire Commission member and president of the W A Rankin Company tar products, was reelected to lead the board. Nine applicants were appointed as lieutenants to fill vacancies, with several other permits and changes noted including two new exercise wagons and building permits in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Rankin
Board of Fire Commissioners
W. A. Rankin Company
William Cost
Irou
Villian T. Coxtat
Seeansy
Lomuis-sonor
George Hy Kine
William H. McCauley
Edear JaMott
William H. Riley
Charles Holt
William O'Sullivan
Michael Donovan, Jr
John J. McKenna
Argnat Schulties
Joseph McCrain
Charles Eaing
Cat Steen
Magnolia Avenue
Reidlinger
Elizabeth Avenue
Finsel
Washi Street
Henry Krauss
Fourth
Franklin Streets
Joseph Brady
Fischer
Dackermann
Outing of Democratic Leaders Planned for City County Event
Prominent Democrats including James E. Martinie, Frank Kaeen lech, Senator George S. Slaer, and Mayor Jacob Hinsaling are set to attend the Democratic County Committee annual outing at Whiteal's View Grove. A half mile race and other contests are on schedule, with Sauerwahl's twenty-piece orchestra. The excursion departs Franklin street at 10 o'clock with guests boarding a steamer to Coney Island for the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Martinie
Frank Kaeenlech
George S. Slaer
Dksex
Jacob Hinsaling
Newark
Democratic Party
F. Bo
Han
View Grove
Zor
Trean James
Butler John
Sheskas
Boyla
Edward A
Mapes Eke Ee Teen
Ee Carroll
John BR
Corber
Insolvent Grocers Face Pay Demands in New York Case
Insolvency claims ripple through a New York grocers case as creditors press for payment. Details are scarce in the fragment but show debt obligations and potential settlement steps amid financial distress involving local firms.
Special EC Summer Sehd Notice Fragments
Fragmentary OCR reads as a special edition notice concerning summer events or schedules. Readable elements show references to EC and local listings, but missing context limits details about dates places or organizers. Further text is needed for a precise headline and summary.
Railroad balks at releasing property for new depot plan
A Pennsylvania Railroad decision blocks signing a lease for 1217 East Broad Street as it considers a new station at East Broad and Broad Street. Henry A. Rath & Company notes the ten year occupancy ends soon and relocation is likely. Rumors say federal authorities planned depot site before selecting Williamson property for a post office, aiming to link with a pneumatic mail tube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vor
Pennylvania Railroad
Henry A. Rath & Company
East Broad Atrest
Inital
Rath
Bolstew Station
Williamson
North Broa Street
Westfield Avenue
Santa Rosa Woman Traveses 3000 Miles To See Brother
Marie Swanson of Santa Rosa California crossed the country to visit her brother after two years apart arriving last night at a relative’s home. The scene notes her journey and the reunion at the Navy Yard area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare Swanson
Gunner
Ohio
Marie Swanson
Santa Rosa
California
United States
Wikiara Roberts
Mibabeth Avenuie
John Ewansos
Navy Yard
Rena
Hin
Child Proves Heroine When Burglar Attacks
New York Aug 21 Byrd Bertha Weidmer year old proved a brave target today by alarmingly facing a burglar threatening her mother and siblings. While the mother slept the intruder strangled her, then turned toward the children, but the girl stood firm and cried out for help despite great danger. The attacker fled as neighbors rushed to aid the Weidners at 338 East Forty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Byrd Bertha Weidmer
Saeictie
Elle Weidner
HusbandShoots Wife Then Himself in New York Home
A man shoots his wife in the head in their New York home and then kills himself. Police report a domestic tragedy unfolding in a residence, with authorities investigating the incident and identifying the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wife
New York
Howe
Martine Seeks Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination Support
Enthusiastic Union County Democratic supporters rally to back James E B Martine from Plainfield as they plan a statewide strategy to secure the party nomination. A special committee organizes sub groups to campaign inenton and generate backing for Martine ahead of the convention.
Obituary Notice for Life Member on Anniversary Mentioned
Obituary notes the death of a longtime life member of the Official Board. The item mentions a November 6 date and a fiftieth anniversary event for a couple, with unclear names and locations in the readable fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrn
Winars
Arrest Likely In Chicago For Missing 234000 Mail Funds
Federal agents probing the disappearance of 234000 in three mail bags aboard a Denver to Chicago Burlington train plan an arrest before nightfall. A clue traced from Chicago post office to a local contact in Chicago suggests a breakthrough. officials expect recovery of much of the stolen money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Federal
Secret Service
Denver
Chi
Hurlington
Hlcago
Col
Mart
Relations Strain Between Nations In Morocco Crisis
Berlin reports rising friction between France and Germany over Morocco after Casablanca refugees blame France for a massacre. Public opinion shifts toward viewing France as seeking Morocco domination via the Algeciras agreement, with policing to Franco-Spanish joint control. The piece notes alarm at a potential broader conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
France
Germany
Casablanca
Morocco
Algeciras
Moraves
Spain
Eaercsog
Broker Houseman Dies of Worry Over Market
New York August 21 Friends say worries about the Ghandi situation hastened the death of Arthur A. Houseman head of A A Houseman and Company broker. He died early today at Ball County hospital after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseman
New_York
Arthur A. Houseman
Stock Exchange
A. A. Housman & Company
Strike on ferryboats creates near ties with crafts
Firemen and oil threat disrupts ferryboat service as crews refuse to guard vessels. The threat raises fears of delayed travel and damaged supply lines across the harbor. Authorities state full service could be restored if tensions ease.
Georgia Official Removed by Governor Smith
An official in Georgia was removed from office by Governor Smith in a decisive action. The move prompts questions about the successor and potential political implications for local governance and state administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Smith
Cs Tn
Mother Eddy Suit Is Off in Concord Case
In Concord New Hampshire on August 21 the court granted withdrawal of the next friends suit over Mrs Eddy’s competency and estate, despite Christian Science attorneys protest. The decision ends continued inquiry into Mrs Eddy's will and current trustees, with aims to settle the matter conclusively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N, HT
Christian Science Attorneys
Streeter
Aldrich
Wall Street Roundup Shows Mixed Declines and Sluggish Trading
The Daily stock market summary notes general declines from yesterday with mixed performances in key issues. Trading in rails and utilities softened while United States Steel and Union Pacific edged lower, amid subdued investor sentiment and slight rebounds in select groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Suat
Capper
Lestiki
Brooklys
Bakimers
Seelling
Archites
Paul Anid
Peuseylvania
Unies Pacific
Submarine Feats Triumph for Navy
Newport, Jan 21. The Board of Inspection and Survey released results of eleven weeks of submarine work. The Viper cruised independently for six hours underwater and was away from Newport since Friday. Navy officials claim submarines could sink twenty battleships during such a period and that war ships would be unsafe within a 1,000 mile radius. The report is expected to mark a major impact since submarines became a weapon of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
M. 1
Board of Inspection and Survey
Navy Department
Tani Yenterlay
Board of Inspection
Strikers Tie Up Northwest Trade Amid Disruptions
Chicago reports a sweeping strike paralyzing Northwest telegraph service as government efforts falter. Only two lines reach points like Mooreheul and St Paul, with Canadian Northwest disruptions hindering mail messages. Officials warn of actions against chartered companies and potential further clashes as troops may be sent under territorial governor orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Hold Triple Funeral Auto Victims Buried
Bristol Connecticut August 21 The town held a triple funeral for Charles J. Root his mother Mrs Joel H Root and Candace Roberts all killed in a weekend automobile crash Three funeral services were held today marking the town s tragic loss and paying final respects to the three victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Conn
Charen J
Joel H. Root
Mix Candace Roberts
Automobile Socidant
st—Auhrey Lexy
Anrrsty Mas
Et Sundey
Newport Readies for Prince Arrival in Navy District
Newport R I Aug 21 feverish with expectation over the arrival of the Prince to be the Brit to welcome the Prince to the second naval defense district. The Prince will be accompanied by the British Minister at Washington and will be presented to a society tomorrow at a dinner hosted by Mrs Opdes Mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
St Une
Prepa
Naval Defense District
Washington
Wigar
Hewbert Society
Opdes Mile
Girl Held on Detention Charge in France Prison
A young woman described as pretty and aged around twenty was detained in jail in Mead King, France, after being charged. The report notes she faced charges and a trial, with unclear details due to fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menessin
Abei
Mead King
Wien
Officials Testify On Inmate's Death At Rahway Reformatory
Special to the Journal Rahway August 21 William Walters formerly of Paterson, an inmate at the State Reformatory, testified before a legislative committee investigating conditions. He described Will Wortham drinking wood alcohol in October 1904, being strung to a cell bar, and a death recorded as accidental alcohol poisoning. Walters said Fordham, an older inmate, groaned in his cell the night Wortham died and noted doctors and staff responses, including physicians stating the inmate was weak rather than poisoned. supervisors disputed details while another administrator admitted not seeing Fordham until after death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rahway
William Ms. Waltera
Paterson
State Reformatory
Willi Wortham
Naxne
Walters
Fordham
Waleters Nahi Te
Negron
Fen Drake
Asal
Hanker
H. i. Muugli
Bee Hough
Fordhim
Ull
Ranker
Dr. Hough
Hough
Nate
Ben Ranket
Nene
Tor Banker
Pordhset
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Rhine
Sirius
Amy
Ilwag
Baid
Man Pollo Catoh
Martine
Union Democratc Boom
Enthusiaem
Union County Democratic Committee
James BE
T Ee
Bern
Ldemocrata
Omnity
Kateenbach
James EB. Martine
Pilla Jattentel
Uncle Sam
Barts Aier
Ine
Ning Geen
Felon
Mother Eddy
Christian Science
Wall Street
Daniey Inn Market
NAVY
Northwest
Battleground
Small
Tellyra
Borne
Mtiara
Priew
Mabanchu
Calla
Terrtory
Tella Probhers
Ine Mate
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