Excise Board Under Fire in Local Interview
Prosecutor C Swift criticizes the Excise Board for licensing saloonkeepers under brewery control and calls it incompetent. He argues enforcement exists, cites county court records showing excise convictions, and notes new provisions like screening provisions in the 1895 act. A New York visitor backs saloon restrictions after a city stop.
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Provecuitor
Addison
Board of Excise
Hxtie
Fle
Feeise
Jecpla
Union County
Swift
New York
Heeper
Election officers named to conduct city districts
County Board of Khe toes announced officers for election duties across districts. The Democratic and Republican organizations approved the slate, designating The Filabetl Daily Journal Cranford Commnicle Plainfield Press Rahway NewreHerald Elizabeth Evening Time and Summit Record to publish notices. A meeting was scheduled for Thursday morning.
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Filabetl Daily Journal
Cranford Commnicle
Plainfield Press
Rahway NewreHerald
Elizabeth
Summit
Freehalders
Sid Hell
Thuireduy ‘Boming
Unclear text fragment report on city crime arrests
Fragmentary OCR note describes several arrests and a city court appearance. Mentions individuals with scattered surnames and charges, including a violent incident and a nighttime arrest sequence. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
Boys Take Long Hike From Liberty Square to Perth Amboy
A group led by Feiutine and veterans including Matty Hoesh and John Lavin left Liberty Square and Park Place this morning for a hike toward Perth Amboy. They plan to reach ten Thy and return via Bransbaine and the State Verda camp before resuming a return to the city.
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Feiutine
Ston
Matty Hoesh
Liberty Square
Park Place
John Lavin
Rugpell
Marshall Street
Keaaates
Perth Amboy
Bransbaine
Tien Verda
Evidence Against Wife in Union County Case Declared
In Union County early yesterday morning a fatal event was reported near Pal West. The court session opened today with both parties present, and ruling declared that halls be cleared as proceedings proceed.
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Union County
Pal ‘West
Fire Damages Barn And Sparks Theft Suspicions
A barn fire causes significant damage and investigators probe a possible theft link. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as fire crews battled the blaze and a loud dispute near the property. Local authorities urge residents to report suspicious activity.
Longtime Elizabeth Resident Charles Maxfield Dies at 77
Charles William Maxfield a prominent Elizabeth resident and church worker died yesterday at home on Woestininater Avenue after a period of failing health. Born January 14 1889 in Eastchester New York he served in the Twenty third Regiment and later became a wholesale fruit and produce businessman in New York. He was a deacon teacher and superintendent in the First Wat Church and left four sons a daughter, two brothers and three sisters. He had been married to Ellen Scriven Evans in 1962 and leaves a large family with ties to Bloomfield and Elizabeth.
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Charles William Maxfield
Maxfield
Elizabeth
Haines
New Yorke
Tristeca
New York Fruit Exchange
Ne Ite
We Lato John Gillen Maxfeld
Mary Wlimbeth Guion
Eastchester
Central Bank
Brooklyn
Eller
Twenty-Third Regiment
Ofrooklyn
Gettysburg
Tare
New York
Dalfgren
Bloomfield
Thomas Oakes
Joseph Hague
John A. Lawrence
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Roosevelt Heading West for Speeches and Travel
Oyster Bay Aug 22 Colonel Roosevelt prepares for a Western speaking tour. He met with Nick Longworth and son in Sagamore Hill discussions touched labor conditions in coal regions. He will travel to New York by train tomorrow to address the Herkimer County Grange and stay with his brother in law Josiah Robinson before continuing the Western trip.
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Journal
Oyster Bay
Ragamore Hill
Roosevelt
Nick Longworth
Sagamore
Tain R. Farr
Congress
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Farr
Col. Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
New York
Vilew
N.Y
Addreas
Herkimer County
Loligias Robinson
Hin Wentern
Mystery man identified in theatrical boarding house incident
A woman and two men were arrested as police sought the identity of a mystery man who was severely injured at a theatrical boarding house. Edith Imen, an actress, and two men known as Kid Broad and Ralphiespie lived there. Vanderbilt allegedly tried to enter the rear window, causing a scuffle with three nurses before collapsing at Mower Hospital.
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New York
Edith Imen
Jardin de Paris
William
Mane
Broad
Ralphillespie
Vanderbilt
Mower Hospital
Vanderill
Frank
Dorneester
Cincinnati
Ohio
Toledo Population Report Sparks City Demography Talk
A Toledo telegraph item notes the city's population stands at 168 497 with a statement from a local official or observer. The brief cites growth factors and compares to prior counts, signaling renewed interest in urban planning and services.
Holy Name Society selects Carr for Eucharistic Congress
The Holy Name Society of St Patrick's Church chose its secretary Thomas F Carr to represent the group at the Eucharistic Congress in Montreal opening September 11 Former Mayor P J Ryan was named to represent St Mary's Holy Name Society at the congress Carr a young member and longtime secretary also heads the United Holy Name Societies of Union County He works in the Singer main office Carr attended St Patrick's High School and is active in parish affairs A Plainfield rally is planned with a charter train to carry about 1500 Elizabeth Holy Name Society members and the quarterly vesper service for United Holy Name Societies will be at St Patrick's Church on Sunday night September 18.
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Holy Name Society of
St. Patrick’s Church
Thomas F. Carr
Montreal
P. J. Ryan Wen
Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s Church
Cate
St. Patrick's Society
Holy Name Societies
Union County
St Patrick's Pariah
St. Patrick’s High School
Carr
St. Patrick's Gorleity
Plainfield
Elizabeth
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United Holy Name Societies
St. Patrick's Church
Grandstand Collapse Hurts Nine at Schuetzen Park Show
In Jersey City on August 22 nine people were injured when a grandstand collapsed at Schuetzen Park Union Freeholders area. Balloonist Gene Reymond suffered mortal injuries after his parachute collided with a gas tank on the field. Several injured spectators were taken to North Hudson Hospital. Names and addresses appear garbled but victims include Dietrichtein of Jersey City Union Hill resident Mery Over and Charles Marie of 512 Mate Street Union Hill with serious injuries.
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Jersey City
Schuetzen Park
Union FM
Gene Reymond
Grandstand
North Hudson Hospital
Sandition Ares
Dietrichetein
Jarsey City
Ey Beeken
Union Hill
Charles Marie
Mate Street
Old Man Found In Newark Moros Area
A dazed elderly man named John Hideawood was found wandering Moros avenue near Newark avenue at 3:30 am. He claimed Newark as his home but could not recall how he reached Elimbeth. Sheridan secured him for safekeeping. He appeared before Judge Mahon who sent him back to his home.
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Patroman Phetician
John Hideawood
Moros Avenue
Newark Avenue
Newark
Elimbeth
Sheridan
Ifs
Corrigan Family Ties Backstage In Mint Minstrel Return
Joan Corrigan has resumed duties at his home on 154 Third Street, while Miss Nettle Melville has been staying with Mrs Mary Corrigan, his sister. The Mint Minstrel company will perform in the West before returning East January 21, with Mr Corrigan planning a visit to his home.
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Joan Corrigan
Wito
Third Street
Misa Nettle Melville
Mary ‘Corrigan
Mr. Corrigan
Mourning Father’s Death Ties to Newark Boys’ Department
A Newark memorial report notes the death of a father linked to the M. A. Y. and T. J. M. Van Duyne secretary of the boys’ department. Van Duyne, ill with multiple diseases, was moved from Lakewood summer home to a hospital Friday. local agents listed across the city.
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T. J. M. van Duyne
Wit Ivther
Newark City
Mr. van Duyne
Lakewood
Big Increase in Union County Ratables Raises Taxes
County Board for the Equalization of Taxes reports a total county ratable rise of more than 11 million dollars. Excluding Wentfield and Roselle Park, the taxable total reaches 124,805,72.45, with Elizabeth-Thorin and other areas showing gains. Including Wentfield and Roselle Park, county ratables would be 123,806,576.43, up from last year’s 567,878, and the increase may grow with other districts.
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Thorn
Weatfield
Roselle Park
Howalle Park
Weatheld
Mayor argues municipal progress over excise in Elizabeth
At the Republican meeting on Wednesday evening Mayor Mraring will frame the real issue as improving Elizabeth as an industrial center. He says economic conduct and attracting new industries matter more than Sunday saloon debates and excise fights. He criticizes excessive interference by religious groups and calls for a forward, progressive city.
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Mraring
Isaue
Elizabeth
Flva
Flirabat
Mraving
Himeelf
Child Born in Church In Rochester During Service
A woman gave birth during morning services at First Baptist Church Rochester after being carried into the office. Neither physician nor ambulance arrived in time. Mother and baby were taken to City Hospital. The mother is a Utica resident. On the way to a friend's home she collapsed on the sidewalk and was aided into the church.
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Rochester
First Baptist Church
Utica
Journal notice on city summer air and residence deliveries
The Journal explains summer city air clearance and how residents receive the paper. It notes possible address changes and advises notifying the Journal in advance.
Will Remarry Former Wife In City Episcopal Ceremony
Dr and Mrs Albert J Westlake of 104 Irving Street plan to reunite tomorrow in a private ceremony at St Pauls Episcopal Church under Rev Charles T Gooder Their eight year separation followed a marital split after the birth of Adelaide their thirteen year old daughter who has shown musical talent in Spokane Washington Since the separation Mrs Westlake and Adelaide have resided in Spokane where the child has performed music and Mrs Westlake has lived with relatives in Elizabeth The couple will resume their life together and reside again at 104 Irving Street The marriage license has already been secured in Rahway City Clerk Charles T Lambert and their wedding is anticipated tomorrow
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Wentinke
Ida May Schultz
Charles Schultz
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Wevera
Ainddel Iya Diarme Brake
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Mra
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Spokane
Wanh
Ife
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Rahway
Warren, Weatinks
Albert Wentlake
Albert I Westlake
New York
George Weatlake
Springfield
Alan Dantinta
Fashionadé Tideran Club
N.S Club
Jersey City Club
Elka
Wai
Woodbridge Athletic
Weetlake
City Fork
Charles Tl. Lambert
Will
Weetinker
Irving Street
Copper King to Wed Well Known Actress
New York August 22 friends of financier P. A. Heinze and actress Bernice Henderson announced their engagement. The couple planned secrecy but publicized their plans after meeting in New York. Henderson said she hates leaving the stage but expects marriage will suit her in the long run. They will marry this week and begin a wedding trip in a private car.
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New York
P. A. Heinze
Mouinus
Bernica Golden Henderman
Thera Wan
Thant
Meauigoa
Heimer
Misa Henderson
Europe
Philadelphia
Trevize
Mins Henderson
Teinze
American Fire Alarm Praised by French Fire Chief
Raoul Frere, Paris fire chief, visits the United States to study the American fire alarm system. He says the American approach is far ahead, noting Paris lacks similar alert procedures and swift field coordination in responding to fires. He praises the quick ring of alarms and rapid mobilization as a key difference.
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Raoul Frere
Paris
France
United States
Paria
Atlantic Fleet Sets Course South for Southern Drill Grounds
Newport Rhode Island August 22 The Atlantic Fleet exercise has drawn hundreds of excursionists to Narragansett as the fleet departs for the southern drill grounds. The event remains a center of civic entertainment as the ships sail toward the south.
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Newport
Square Deal His Platform Declared by Moore for Mayor
Charles F. Moore a Democratic Fourth Ward councilman in Elizabeth announces his mayoral bid. In an open letter he pledges a square deal for all, citing loyalty to the city and a businesslike approach while promising honesty and competent governance.
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Charles F. Moore
Fourth Ward
Elizabeth
Mmaelf As
Democratic
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Moore
Kilearethr
Altizena
Ucket
Afriean
Trenury
Hen Sticks To Nest Amid Fire Rescue in Room
A hen remained on her nest with newly hatched chicks in a room at 224 Front Effert when a fire broke out in a nearby room. Fire fighters arrived after alarms from Bat Aigh Bab and Track 2 and Engines 4 and 5. Smoke filled the house, causing furniture damage but no reported injuries.
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Joseph Zigarwitz
Hilo
On Sale Tomorrow at Local Market Items
Announcement lists fabrics and materials including muslin yarns corded by yard and various widths, wool and part wool goods with price ranges from 60 to 198 per pair. Mentions 12 percent yard rate and Loom terms, plus specialty dry goods and journal edition notes.
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Letra
Beca
Mong Sie
Wall Piceets
Will Oat
Wade Toomiot
Garda
Neler
Tye Yard
Tee Vara
Aabro
He Yard
mipKiani
Bier Yard
Akie
Assault on Patrolman Buckley by Brooklyn Italians
Patrolman Joseph Buckley was badly injured defending himself from a mob of about four dozen Brooklyn Italians after leaving a ball. He remains in Alexian Hospital with a broken jaw and facial injuries. Nineteen suspects were arrested. several identified Buckley at the hospital. Bail denied for some. others fined for disorderly conduct.
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Tien
Joseph Buckley
Todey
Alexian Hospital
Ma Brick
Dimiely
Pollen
Duckley
Welle Ferante
Williem Laratto
Diuckley
Hier
Maahen
Cours
Hickley Wan Roads
Actne
Buckley
Tornato
Jarry
Insurgents Push Managua Advance as Madriz Flee
Telegraph report from Blusfields Nicaragua notes insurgents left Granada to seize Managua, capital of Madriz, with Gen Juan Farrada lauded as “war hero.” Madriz ruler fled, Masaya and nearby towns seen as next targets as insurgents gain momentum amid limited resistance.
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Nicaragua
Granada
Madriz
Managua
Juan Farrada
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I Masaya
Sipitapa Indicaca
Rypie
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Tom Hall
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Ken Uitt
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Central Railroad Station
Arte Marnay de Prosper
James Yule
Wi Iumarate
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Michael C. Honey Grolle
Anthony Che
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