Perkins Speech Draws Small Crowd in Plainfield
Assemblyman Randolph Perkins spoke to about 125 attendees at Reform Hall Plainfield on August 21 in a bid for renomination. Judge Runyon and Perkins touted Perkins strong record while accusing Tillman Kean and others of political scheming. Runyon praised Pierce as a strong alternative.
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Plainfield
Randolph Perkin
Reform
Fourth Ward
Union County League For Equal
Perkins
Union County
William N. Runyon
Perkina
Periina
Till Tian
Rahway
Assembly
Ponbine
Keam
Parking
Sega
Tilde
Ronyon
Ja of
Equal Texation
Masa
King
Perking
Perkine
Cranford
Ragen
Runyon
Pierce
Plerop
Perkins Defends Record Amid Remarks On Local Option
In a Trenton speech, Perkins rejects accusations of threats and insists he pursued reforms and helped legislators. He defends his integrity, argues for home rule on local option, and recalls a visit to Elizabethport where he drank with allies. He repeats he was betrayed for $1200 by a supposed friend.
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Elizabethport
Tne Cloning
Colored Republicans Oppose Perkins at County Meeting
At the Colored Republican County Committee meeting held at the Dix building the group unanimously endorsed Supreme Court Justice T. Franklin Fort for Governor and opposed renomination of Randolph Perkins. The rejoinder praised Fort despite voting against J. F. EG and warned Perkins could jeopardize the Republican ticket and broader party goals.
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Colored Republican County Committee
Republican Headquarters
Dix
C. Ri Bi. Hawkins
Supreme Court
T. Franklin Fort
Ritndolph Perkins
Baelham County Committee
Supreme
Franklin Fort
Joh F
Republia
Napiblican Party
Armblymiam Perkins
I Bilder Tiel
Woalantet
Burglary Suspect Shot Dead at Metropolitan Museum
An unidentified burglar was shot by Assistant Superintendent Charter Seeorale at the Metropolitan Art Museum after attempting to asphyxiate a family with gas. The intruder entered the Verrall Masé but was surprised by Verrall who fired, wounding him in the abdomen and chest as he fled the scene.
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New York
Metropolitan’ Art
Abe
Verrall
Veradakchy
Jopen-Air Labor Meeting Next Week
A labor meeting for JOPEN-AIR is planned for next week. Organizers announce details, urging attendees and participants to confirm their involvement with the event scheduled at a local venue.
Italian immigrant Ferrara arrested after Cranford shooting
Felix Ferrara, 35, arrested at Cranford Junction and jailed on charge of intent to kill after he allegedly shot Henry Hancock, a B&O railroad brakeman, at close range with a double barreled shotgun during a nighttime burglary. Ferrara claims Hancock and another man planned to raid his barn, prompting self defense. Hancock remains hospitalized in stable condition.
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Henry John Hancock
Baltimore and Ohio
Cranford Junction
Giintan
Epece Mendet
Cranford
Felix Ferrara
Wonthy
Hancock
Saya Lowing
Ferrara
Mansfield Left Nearly One Million Inheritance Case
New London Conn Aug 31 Richard Mansfield's estate valued near one million dollars faces questions over a will believed to favor family. The article notes specified sums and mentions funeral arrangements and potential executors, with names of parties connected to the estate and advisory hearings pending.
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Mansfield
New London
Conn
Richard Mansild
Brooks
Bounds
Lopdon
Paar ‘Mansfield
New
Ool
Appleten
New York
Will Im
Sincetate
Eliz Commercial College Principal Sere Apt Message
In a brief item the principal at Eliz Commercial College is identified as Mary McKle, with unclear text noting an English course and a required action. The readable portion lists MeMICKLE as the principal.
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Eliz, Commercial College
Englinh
Memickle
Reduction in Railway Rates Projected for Old Home Week
Plans for the Elizabeth Old Home Week festival move forward with a Wednesday night executive meeting to finalize the program and list all participating organizations. The aim is to secure generalized railroad rate reductions from Central Railroad officials and coordinate transportation for participants statewide.
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Pales
W. C. Hope
Central Railroad
Henry H. Isham
Elizabeth
Wedded 60 Years Still Well and Happy
Captain and Mrs. George W. Tubbs observed sixty years of marriage with a family celebration at 100 Wentworth Street New York attended by friends from various cities. The couple, both in good health, were born in 1824 and 1825 respectively and have maintained a long life together since moving from this city to New York.
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George W. Tubbs
New York
Captain Tubbs
Elizabeth
Mie
Jonan Smith
Vermont
Vim
Masex
Appeal on Assessed Tax for Library Hall Property
A challenge to the County Board of Taxation over the tax assessment of a library hall property. The appeal notes the property was exempted by the ward but taxed at 1300 dollars, with references to the building’s erection and long-standing exemption status.
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County Board of Taxation
Chart-street
County Board Faces Possible Appeal Over Building Assessment
This morning the County Board office indicated the assessment is not final, suggesting an appeal may not be required. The Loving Brotherhood Association, owner of a South Park property, may challenge the assessment after taking over the building formerly used by Congregation Holcha Yosher. The association has hosted services here on Fridays and Jewish holidays, previously exempt from taxation, though this year’s assessor noted the land and building at $380 and $880 respectively.
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Loving Brotherhood Association
South Park
Holcha Yosher
County Board
Czar to Visit St Petersburg Amid Guarded Visit
Czar Nicholas will make his first trip to St Petersburg in two years for the Alexander I memorial church dedication. Precautions are stringent to deter assassination and prevent bomb threats. The monarch is due at 10 am, staying only three hours, with guards patrolling streets and gardens to thwart attackers.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Alexander I
Aasc
Frank Foumner
Cene
Ter. S
PF Snape
Extremist Violence Strikes Lodek Poland Public Safety Incident
Chaos erupted in Lode, Rusdan Poland, as an extremist attack fatally wounded a detective and wounded bystanders near a streetcar. Police reported multiple assailants, with one captured or killed and others at large after the attack. Security forces confirmed ongoing investigations and heightened patrols.
Car Jumped Track on Brooklyn Bridge
A street car jumped the track near the Manhattan end of the Brooklyn Bridge. The incident occurred in New York on an August day, with bystanders and officials assessing the damage to the car and the brick wall area. Dr Epstein listed as nearby, while transport crews prepared to inspect rail and overhead wires.
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Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Peles
Brick Wall
Nominations Across Parties Completed Citywide Contests Set
Nominations by Republicans and Democrats finished in multiple city wards with petitions filed at noon by City Clerk Kenali. The heavy filing rush occurred between 11 and 12 as candidates for City Council Board of Education constables and county and state conventions were submitted across First through Twelfth wards including noted contenders for school commissioner and city committee posts.
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Board of Education
Hepth- Hean
Kenali
Teopay
Cornell
Firet
Cornell Syle
Bi & Ayo
Perkins
Willis A. Elle
Charles B. Matthews
William Starrett
William J. Wagner
Jamead Grimes
Richard Burky
James Grimes
William Sterrett
Roinf
William Ge
Rochner
Peter A
Hliow
Andraw Dotty
Dewnix J. Burke
Charles “A. Higgins
Tate
Peter
Robert Hutchinson
Jacob
Deward B. Lawrence
Almeaih
Dar Cummings
Thomas Searls
Clarence Moyer
Thomas Beavis
Cornell Henry Gethman
Wwillemm M. Pander
Louin J. McVicker
Harry 5. Downes
Enth
Firat
Frank Henn
Oliver Harrison
Arguat Fake
John Holdorf
John Hoeldorf
Neventh
Rank Henn
Oliver Marrion
Oliver Marrison
Henry Young
Counell
George JH. Trautman
Charles L. Mitchell
Jamion
Calvert
Jamea PB. i Frank
Ogdemstate
Nears
Crue Il
Seater Stableles
Mishael
W. Boyd Boyle
Charles F. Eckhardt
Berry
Samuel B. Ogden
Rank B. Beste
Charles
Riggins City
Cmte
Tabert Ales
Eley
Ina Eied
A. Waterbury Brown
Twelfth Ward
Augustus W. ‘Schwarts ’ John
Martin
Aaster
George J. Stewart
Rankin
Augustus W. Bebwe
R. Croataniiae
Kirwt
Taven ‘Thomas All J. Con
Edward L. Mackelty
Comunichiia
Kimber C. Taylor
Democratic
Fragmentary obituary notice from an old cemetery scene
The readable fragment mentions Thomas Whe and McGtyon among others in a hospital and burial context. It hints at a funeral or memorial setting near a cemetery with references to partons and a hospital, but the text is severely garbled.
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Satijun Wee Eral
Thomas
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