Mayor-elect Stein Speaks at City Needs Dinner
A men’s Brotherhood dinner at First Presbyterian Church featured Mayor-elect Alfred A. Stein and other city leaders addressing civic needs. Stein urged plain talk with those responsible for governance and pledged to carry out campaign pledges and elected aims while noting Elizabeth’s past role in public life.
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First Presbyterian Church
Maymaleet
Alfred A. Stein
Welter B. Tima
Mr. Stein
Touis
Wertminater Presbyterian
Robert B. Clase
Charence J. Tuzby
William Foros Whlaker
Mr. Burbey
Sim
Thns
William J. Corbin
Mr. Timms
First Presbyterian
Elizabeth
Idor
Ita
Yyor
Stein
Thief Shot in Death Bed as Woman Pal Abandons Escape
A dying thief lies in St Marys Hospital after a burglary spree linked to a refined young woman. The assailant, who gave the name James Hanley of Philadelphia, was shot by police who found him with the woman, Jenniette Hanley, in a drug store after a break in at Theodore Taplys home. The pair were later jailed in Hin Peanah jail as authorities piece together details of the crime.
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Passain
Ler
St. Mary's Hospital
Mysery
Tad
Hin Peanah
Oman
Theodore Taply
Lapley
New York
New York. the New Way Went To the Hospital and She ‘O
Witten
Lo Wan
Jame Hanley
Philadelphia
Jenniette Hanley
Appointing Inspectors Delayed for Winter Reappointments
Three hydrant inspectors awaiting reappointment for the winter have not yet been confirmed. Chief August Gerhuhe stated this morning that the appointments will be made, though details remain unsettled and pending formal action.
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August Gerhuhe
Weiss and Epstein Toy Store Ad Teems With Bargains
An OCR fragment shows Weiss and Epstein advertising a toy sale on Broad Street. The copy mentions hats, shirts, coats, and various clothing items at low prices to lure shoppers, including “Save Money on Toys and Dollar” style slogans and multiple product mentions. The text is garbled but conveys a retail sale pitch aimed at attracting customers with discounted goods.
New Jersey Population Rises In 1900 Census
Telegraph reports 2 537 167 residents in New Jersey with an increase of 658 498 since 1890, a 347 percent change. Counts list numerous counties with varied figures and note Union County at 99 934 and the county total at 73 407 in one year.
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Jersey
New Jersey
Union County
Telegraph
Washington
Bankruptcy petition filed against B Jacobson & Sons firm
A bankruptcy petition was filed against B Jacobson & Sons Company of Third street and Port avenue. George Pine Company leads three creditors. Judge Stellstab granted the order and John R. Connolly was named receiver with a $50,000 bond. Assets and liabilities remain unclear as creditors have not met. The plant suffered a recent fire, hindering insurance negotiations, and a settlement to dismiss proceedings may be pursued.
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B. Jacobson & Sons’ Company
Coal and Lumber Deslays
Third Street
Port Avenue
George Pine Company
Stellstab
Trenton
John R. Connolly
Samuel Koestler
Williams, Faison& Straune
New York City
Tha A la la Bal
Bo” Acta
Semmes
Belictary
Oe Jacot
Ttia
Lngs
Jacobson
Wind
Levy's Department Store Advert Shows Strong Growth
The Levy Department store touts years of experience in newspaper advertising across three full pages in Union county papers. Emanuel and Barney Levy credit rapid growth, a rising investment on Broad Street, and a large, modern outlet planned on the block bounded by Second Bond and Wall streets to attract shoppers from Elizabethport to Westfield. They claim major buying advantages, a large staff of buyers, and a goal to rival New York or Newark retailers.
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Levy Department
Journal
Union County
Elizabethport
Weatfield
Elizabeth
Broad Street
Alores
Newark
Second
Bond
Wall Streets
New York
Mesara
Emanuel
Barney Lavy
Mae
Hokutayn
Bryan Declares War on Wall Street Taint in 1912 Campaign
William J. Bryan warns Democrats against nominating any Eastern candidate who carries Wall Street influence. In a Commoner editorial he brands the party as more radical now than in 1894 or 1904, urging resistance to Wall Street backing and warning of past defeats when such ties prevailed.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Wall Street
Bryan
Gas Leak Found After Match Alert at Elizabeth and Broad
The daughter of Eugens Kaymer, confectioner at 1194 Elizabeth Avenue, used a lit match to search for a gas leak this noon. A young man alarmed fire box 26 at Elizabeth Avenue and Broad Street. The flame was put out with chemicals. the woman escaped injured and very scared. The leak was in the tider. fire units recalled after Christ Ger stung arrived.
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Eugens Kaymer
Elizabeth Avenue
Broad Street
Chrit Gerstung
Major General Wallace Randolph Dies by Own Action
The police report states Major General Wallace A. Randolph U S A retired of Bay Head New Jersey shot himself today at 1317 New Hampshire Avenue. The coroner was notified and an inquest was ordered.
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Washington
Wallace A. Randolph
Bay Head
New Hampshire Avenue
Consul General Dies in Constantinople
The American consul-general Edward Henry Oeman died by telegram in Constantinople today after a brief illness. He was 50 years old and a native of Rochester, Minnesota.
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Journol
Constantinople
Edward Henry Oeman
Richester
Minn
Gas vict im shows slight improvem ent at hospital
Elizabeth Rush Wolworth, the young woman taken to General Hospital yesterday after a gas incident, is reported slightly better. Doctors say she remains under observation as a safety measure and her condition is improving steadily.
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Elizabeth Rush Wolworth
Youn
General Hospital
Fricke's Furniture Store Offers Holiday Specials
Fricke's Furniture Store at Etfigborh avenue advertises three crowded floors with holiday torplinem, fancy chairs, beds, parlor sets, doll carriages, wagons, and labeled goods at special prices to attract shoppers.
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Bela Bousht Daly
Etfigborh Avenue
Norrys Holiday Display At Ottoroggenkamp Ad
John au Norr inn popular andordestad Waheed dry goods merchant at Elizabeth ave offers goods in holiday display. Readable items include gloves, umbrellas, shiriwelsts, and other holiday goods with a China free offer. Otto Roggenkamp’s furniture and toys also feature in the display.
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John Au Norr
Ana Ordestad- Waheed
Elizabeth Ave Fue
Lindseweer
Hia
River project up to council in long itemized report
A lengthy report on Elisabet River improvements was received by the board and sent to Mayor Mrawleg for action before council. The plan calls a 150 fork wide river, fifteen feet deep, with straightening to attract industry, plus fund estimates and engineering steps to be pursued, with Congress aid possibly sought.
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Elisabet
U.P. deRalsmes
Board of
Thule Lt
Mrawleg
Act
City Connel
Board of Trade
Journal
deRaismes
Congress
Wade
Elizabeth
Connolly
Wilson
Norton L. Wilson
United
Sates
Galventon
Texas
Found sane trial ordered in Ocean city murder case
Newark judge declares Mrs Caro B Martin sane and orders her held for trial on the charge of murdering her daughter Ocey Wardlaw Martin Snead. The trial is set for January. Co defendant is Mrs Mary Wardlaw Shed, sister and aunt of the deceased.
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Newark
Caroline B. Martin
Jay Ten Eyck
Ocey Wardlaw Martin Snead
Kurt Orange
Stabbing Case Up For Trial In Italian Suspect Case
Italian suspect Marone faces trial on charges linked to a stabbing of Oliver Murphy during a pursuit near Union. Witness David Lun reports police capturing a man with brass journals and cartridges. Murphys gunfire and a violent melee left one victim missing, while Marone denies involvement with the woods crime and claims self defense against Murphy.
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Lehigh Valley
Ivers Varma
Marane
Nwo
Marone
Murphy
David P. Lun
Union
Elizabeth
Wigons
May
Morona
Lam
Parougl
Lim
Lum
Samuel Schissmer
Figa
Swift
Banana Anna Jailed For Fraud In New Jersey Case
Anim Stru of Moazzlet New Jersey pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses from the New York Central Railway. Judge Rosaleky sentenced her to six months in the penitentiary. Authorities say she claimed $20 000 from multiple railroads by feigning accidents including dropping a banana skin.
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Journal
New York
Anim Stru
Moazzlet
N. J
New York Central
Jlway
Rosaleky
Wenten
Railronada
Mermot
Plainfield Bartender Held on Serious Charge
Ered Schuell a city bartender was committed to county jail yesterday by Judge Runyon of Plainfield in default of bond after a conviction for injuring a Plainfield girl. He faces charges related to support of a child.
Cut Glass Special At Fitzabeth Avenue Sale
An advertisement notes a cut glass sale by Pornel Chen near Fitzabeth Avenue. Jewelry and watches are offered at attractive prices from 2 to 6 PM Monday. Items include diamonds and glassware with a featured display window.
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Pornel Chen
Auare Jowaler
Fitzabeth Avene
Elisabeth Weeny de Aise
Penalelines
Chuan and Augers
Cle. Bee Ad
Faded Store Ad Lists Prices for menswear and appliances
Fragmented ad from a New York city store promotes winter clothing and overcoats at low prices. Mentions tailored suits and felts, with specifics on men’s overcoats priced around $12 and $9. Open evenings, locations on Broad and First Street. Includes piano and habby-horse stock mentions, urging shoppers to open an account.
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New York
Judge Swayze Still in Race
President will announce two appointees to the U S Supreme Court next week from a list including Justice Away of New Jersey and Judge Lamar of Georgia. Other candidates cited are Gordon Russell of Maine, William Co Hook of the Eighth Circuit, Willis Van Deventer of the Eighth Circuit, and Judge Pollock of the Eighth Circuit with Sutherland of Utah among backers. The choice is described as highly anticipated with party and progressive opposition shaping senate confirmation.
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Towrnal
Washington
Mac
Tat
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Away
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Tudge Lamar
Suntice
Supreme Court of Georgia
United States
Gordon Russell
Lorne Chenit
Tule Wiliam Co Hook
Eighth United States
Willis van de Venter
Cane
Sutherland Taft Tonday
Man Charged in Animal Cruelty Feeding Excelsior to Horses
Walter Ford, an 18 year old enslaved man, faced cruelty charges after feeding excelsior to his owners' horses. One horse died and another fell ill. Ford claimed it was an experimental act. The incident occurred in Jolytovley with Tay Dee involved and the judge presiding.
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Tay Dee
Walter Ford
Ford
Wall Street Opening Shows Moderate Early Gains
The New York market started trading today with a majority of items above the lower price, showing a moderate reaction late in the session. Government bonds remained steady while other issues fluctuated, with Reading and Lehigh Valley only partially retracing earlier gains.
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Teregrapa
New York
Weding
Alowe
Howe
Laguna
Great Showing Highlights Local Figures and Fashion Era
A garbled local item notes long time figures in community life and fashion, mentioning Elizabeth Clothing and several names in a dense, partly unreadable text. It hints at twenty years of involvement, with references to KIN and Margy Wade, and various roles but lacks clear dates or outcomes.
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Prubally
Woodhull & Martin Retail Goods Advertised
Woodhull and Martin advertise a growing trade in department store wares. The note highlights a wide selection including handkerchiefs, neckwear, gloves, jewelry, and other accessories with steadily lower prices.
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Martin
MEN'S GIFTS AT LEVY DEPARTMENT SUITE
Levy department announces Christmas gifts for men with a focus on fur morning goods and shirts. The ad notes time and money savings on gifts and directs readers to McManus on Flat street and the Plainfield Journal office for the paper. It mentions distribution through the Union News and Central Railroad Station as sale points.
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McManusee, Flat Street
THE
Journal
Plainfield
Tha Jourist
Platanetd
Union Nowe
Bta
Watners City
Market Newsland
Newsdealer
Wetchune Avisua
Donald Wallach
Mewstealer
Avenue
Bitter quarrel over New Jersey Senate succession emerges
Prominent party figures in New Jersey clash over who should be the next U S Senator. Governor-elect Wilson backs Martine as the choice, urging Democratic legislators to vote for him and pressuring James Smith Jr to retire. Wilson warns he will influence the Legislature to secure Martine’s election.
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Proma Star
Trenton
Hee
New Jersee
James Smith, Jr
States Senate
Dames
Merting
Smith
United Brats
Washington
New Sels
Giro
Martine
Dle
Vlad Wilson Enga
Lin
Semantor Smith
Newark
Wilson
Four Yale students hurt as car wrecks after joy ride
Stratford Conn Dec 9 A party of four including Yale seniors B C Thompson of St Paul and Stuyvesant Peabody of Chicago was in a car struck by a trolley on Main Street. Thompson injured and Peabody under arrest after the crash. Mrs Foster and Lillian Foater escaped harm. one rider Min Fensie Ruunders died. The trolley crew and others were detained for questioning.
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Stratford
Conn
Fensie Ruunders
I Dresamulcor
Mystic
B. C. Thompson
St Paul
Yale
Stuyvesant Peabody
Chicago
Misa Lillian Foater
Milford Tin
Main
Peabody
Bridgeport
Thompson
Callie
Foster
Free of murder charge in Warner stabbing case
New York December 9 Alfred Moule of Brooklyn was discharged after arraignment before the coroner on a murder charge in the John C. Warner case. Three witnesses could not identify Moule as the man seen stabbing Warner during the express drivers’ strike.
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New York
John C. Warner
Highwood
Conn
Alfred Mouls
Brooklyn
Moule
Warner Durin
Express
Iime
Christmas Clothing Sale at Market Street Block
Christmas clothing dominates the week long sale in the Levy building block with heavy customer rush and large ads on page 8. The notice mentions McManus Bros for gifts and Elizabeth Commercial College offering shorthand bookkeeping English, plus a dance class at Sugeruer and theatre ads.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. A. Stein
Yayorelect Stein
Plain Talk
Toye
Dolla
Levys
Miliss
New Terrace
Sante
Kermen
LIS
CNI
B. Jacobson & Sons Co
Richard Polintschek
Max Kuznitz
First Street
Kuzmits
Charles Wagner
the Racker
Samuel Boestler
Levy
PARTY
Randolph
Fricke's Furniture Store
Norr
Otto Roggenkamp
Atrest Jowrler
China
DR. Wilson
Commission
Medan, Bros, First Street
Dir
Berriman
Banana Anna
Hassenpfeffer
Fred Kraun
Izavern
Mary Proulir
Habby-Horee Te
McManus Bros
Democratic
Swayze
Taft Narrows Supreme Court
Immenar Mens Furmening
Chriatad
Gorda
Christman
Natelgon
Serge
Promi
Will
McManue Bros
Sugeruer, Prete
Petvete Weems
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