Grand Chief Stones Visit Sparks Engineer Meeting
More than 200 members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers gathered in Arcanum Hall for a special session as Grand Chief Warren G Stone led discussions with officers from Pennsylvania and New Jersey divisions. The group addressed dissatisfaction with a time limit law for freight engineers, though no wage talks occurred, and the adjournment followed late last evening.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Arcanum Hall
Warren
Stone
Order
United States
Canada
Iit
Ashley
White Haven
Match Chunk
Allentown
Easton
Phillip Tueetton
Lakehurst
Jersey City
Newark
Elizabeth
Brotherhood
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Chaiman Freeman
Lehigh“Va Pals
Clarke
Delaware, Jackawanna and Western
Arthur’ Kirkendall
Board of Adjustment
Een
Man
Philadelphia
Philadeligent
Breight
Oth
Reed
Ana Uke
Assemblyman Pierce Defends State Law Amid Local Option Debate
Plainfield December 23 Assemblyman-elect Pierce of Granford defended New Jersey’s state liquor laws before the Delta Upsilon club guests. He criticized local option claims as erroneous noting the general excise law allows local vote on license types or prohibitive fees, with ultimate authority resting with local voters where laws exist.
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Plainfield
Netherwood
Apelion Club
Plainfeld
Pieres
Granford
New Jersey
Mississippi
New York
Counterfeit Money Passed by Swindlers at Store
Patrolman Leonard arrested yesterday afternoon three men named Charles Begs Marcke and Charles on a charge of swindling Barnet Kob of 201 Birst street by entering his store and passing counterfeit money. The deception went undetected until the third visit when a daughter informed her father, leading to the trio being apprehended.
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Leonard
Charles
Marcke
Barnet Kob
Birst Street
Efates
Atore
Fire alarm summons police after thrown stone at Bond Street door
A man named Bolonski, about 20, Hungarian, threw a stone through a window at 72 Bond Street late last night. He rang fire box 62 to summon police, was arrested by Patrolman Colwell, and jailed awaiting grand jury action. He claimed he thought the box signaled police.
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Bond Street
Dominick Balonski
Bolonski
Colwell
He Ia
Levy's Big Furnishings Sale Nearing End at City Store
The H. C. Levy's furnishing sale at the main department store on Second Street, from Bond to Wal Street, is drawing to a close. Tomorrow is the last chance to buy at cut prices with gift suggestions for men and boys featured in the page five ad.
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H. C. Levy
Big Men’s
Avy
Bond
Wal Street
Second Street
Paige
Levy's
Wali Wieeta
Lehman’s wine sale advertised with free bottle offer
Advertisement notes price reductions and a free bottle of wine with purchase. Stores stay open tonight and tomorrow. The offer includes any quart bottle or larger from Lehman’s own bottling and is tied to a Christmas sale.
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Lehman's Ry
New School Team Begins ROE College Enrollment
January 2 enrollment deadline announced for ROE College as attendance rules and admission details are posted. Meetings held on Nightwoot Ave and near Mewickie Street with contact Tel 348-J. nearby sites include Seattle Bowl and Wall Streets offering meals and lodging through the holidays.
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ROE College
Hose
Atta Mewickie
J. Cipal
Rush At Post Office Sees Heavy Money Order Business
Long lines formed at the post office as buyers crowded windows for stamps and money orders. Clerks worked through rain and busy mail flow, with extra help hired to handle high Christmas season demand despite a weak overall mood and weather setbacks.
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Postoffice
Slant
Philadelphia Street Railway Strike Threat Declared Averted
Labor representatives urge arbitration to settle disputes with the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company. They state no strike before Christmas and hope ongoing talks will prevent any industrial action.
Witness Drops Dead Before Testimony in Express Suit
New York December 23 Excitement over testifying in court in his suit against the United States Express Company proved too much for Reuben a dealer in fancy goods and he died of heart disease as he was about to be sworn. He had exigent consignments of goods to Clavel and they were never delivered. Beebe sued for their value but his heirs will have to recover the money if a verdict is ever given.
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New York
United States Express Company
Reuben
Goude
Clavel
Central Beef Co Christmas Decorations Display
Central Beef Co advertises a large Christmas display with prices and seasonal decor stories in today’s Journal. The feature highlights season ready trees and ornaments as the company promotes holiday offerings.
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Central Beef CO
Troops to Leave Goldfield Mines Despite Nevada Pleas
Washington reports the President will stand by his order to remove Federal troops from Goldfield Nevada next Monday unless Governor asks for stronger reasons. Senator Nixon says Western Federation of Miners will not be in Goldfield after this affair. The President may decide on troops remaining if urgent need arises.
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Washington
White House
Goldfield
Nevada
Haa
Nixon
Former Governor in Togoland Torture Death Case
Berlin reports former Togoland governor Waldemar Horn found guilty of torturing a native to death. He was fined 75 dollars after flogging with rhinoceros hide whip and leaving the victim tied to a flagstaff for 24 hours in the sun. A slave named Zeda faced a minor theft accusation but not convicted.
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Berlin
Waldemar Horn
Togoland
Africa
Zeda
Horn
Thaw Trial Proceeding Delayed by Objections
Justice Dowling issued the requested order and the case went over after objections were raised during the Thaw trial proceedings in New York.
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Journal
New York
Banks Show No Run After Nell Bank State Takeover
Telegraph dispatch from Atlanta reports no bank runs today after word the Nell Bank is placed under State banking department control. Officials say depositors will not be paid in full and the bank remains closed due to market conditions and lack of cash.
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the Journal
Atlanta
Nell Bank
State Banking Department
Neil Concern
As Benuia
Downtown Republican Club backs Cahill for Journal Clerk
Joseph Cahill a member of the Downtown Republican Club and recording secretary of the Independent Order of Forestern for ten years seeks the Assembly Journal Clerk post. He is described as an energetic worker in the biican ranks and widely known in the area.
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Downtown
Republican
Joseph Cahill
Downtown Republican Club
Assembly
Cahill
Independent Order of Forestern
Biican
Cay
Cleveland toy store breaks sales records with clearances
Cleveland's Broad Street toy shop promotes a clearing sale with special prices to-day and to-morrow. Free local delivery extends to Roselle Cranford Rahway Linden and nearby towns amid heavy discounts on coats suits and millinery.
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Cleveland
Dolla’ Hospital
Broad Xhae
Roselle
Cranford
Rahway
Linden
Assembly Leaders Battle for Speaker and Leader Post
Tense caucus showdown in the New Jersey House as factions back different candidates for speaker and leader. South Jersey lawmakers press for Jess while Fort Martin and Governor-elect Fort back Martin, delaying noon session into early afternoon.
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House
Senate Calliuy
Hillery
South Jersey
Frank’ “B. Jess
William P. Martin Ais
Cape
Martin
Jess
Boekeroot
John’ D. Prince
Martin Suppadere
Prince
Evening Times Plans Price Increase to Two Cents
The Evening Times announces it will raise its price to two cents on January 1 following the one cent papers trend. The change comes as costs for white paper and wages rise, though town chatter suggests the rise may steady at two cents per copy or ten cents weekly in some areas.
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Evening Times
Ead
Elisabeth
Hitchcock Accuser Pleads Guilty in Extortion Case
Hugo C. Voecke, brother of Elsie Voecks, pleaded guilty before Judge Roéalsky to extortion charges and will be sentenced next day. The case stems from a threat to publish a scandal involving Raymond Hitchcock and Voecks’ sister after an alleged incident at Hitchcock’s Great Neck residence during Flora Zabell’s absence. Hitchcock had alerted police, leading to Voecke’s arrest and, amid the inquiry, Hitchcock himself was briefly jailed on charges of abusing young girls.
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Journal
New York
Hugo C. Voecke
Raymond “Hitchcock
Roéalsky
Elsie Voecks
Hitchcock
Great Neck
Flora Zabell
Voecks
Astor Theatre
Voeck
Panic on Camden ferries ends with no injuries
Panic on the Philadelphia and Reading Cape May and the Pennsylvania Baltic after a collision off Camden. Crowded ferries caused screams and scramble for life preservers. Crews executed collision drill, both boats steered to Camden without damage and no injuries reported.
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Journal
Philadelphia
Camden
Reading
Cape May
Pennsylvania
Baltic
Cape’ May
Para
Mauretania Crashes Into Barge During Gale
The Mauretania broke free in a gale snapping four hawsers that held it to the dock. The liner swung to strike a barge, injuring Alive P. Regan and causing damage to the barge while crew worked to secure the ship.
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the Journal
New York
Cunard
Regan
Tenement Fire Claims Koenig and Fire Chief Poling
In New York a blaze in East 110th Street destroys a tenement. Tenant Koenig dies after aiding his sister and family. Acting Fire Chief Poling is fatally injured as he falls through stairs to the pavement. Property loss estimated under 85 thousand dollars.
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New York
Rederick Koenig
Poling
110Th Atrect
Koenig
Warrant Issued for James J O Shea in Robbery Case
Washington December 23 A warrant is sworn for the arrest of James J O Shea formerly of Elmira and last two years assistant wager at the Regal Shoe Company. He is charged with robbing a strong box and detectives are seeking him.
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Washington
James J.o’shea
Elmira
Regal Shoe Company
Greene and Gaynor Lose in U.S. Court Ruling
The United States Supreme Court denied Benjamin D. Greene and John Gaynor review, ending the notable case. The lower court judgment stands, sending Greene and Gaynor to the penitentiary.
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Tategraph
A Court of the
United States
Benjamin D. Greene
John
Gaynor
Greene
Torpedo boats depart delayed by supply ship voyage
Washington dispatch reports the second patrol flotilla left Trinidad for Rio de Janeiro with seven boats behind schedule due to the late arrival of Arethusa, the supply ship. The delay pushes their arrival one day behind the planned timetable.
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Washington
Selegrare
Fire damages home of William Roth on Park Street
A small fire at William Roth's residence 442 South Park Street drew Co. No. 5 to the scene. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze with chemicals. damage was light, scorching a window curtain.
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William Roth
Riot at Chilean nitrate works leaves 200 dead
Telegraphed dispatches from Iquique report 200 striking workers killed by government troops during a Saturday clash as 10,000 protesters filled the plaza. A state of panic spreads along Chilean ports with troops rushed to the scene and fears of wider outbreaks amid political tensions.
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Washington
Hanna
Iquique
State Department
Chile
Arid Eit Tran
Vernmeant
Fifty one bodies found in wrecked Darr Mine
Telegraph report from Jacob's Creek Pennsylvania states fifty one bodies have been recovered from the Darr Mine blast site. rescuers have entered the deeper sections and expect more corpses to be found as work continues through the mine. authorities and aid committees coordinate relief for families and survivors.
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Jacob's Creek
Darr
Todien
Act Adoletanel
Ed Sone
Anh
Conmelter Ville
Ors
Eee
Vanderbilt Heiress Recovers Clue in Missing Children Tale
The article details Mrs Vanderbilt and followers seeking missing children in Lynn era events. A mitten held by Mrs Vanderbilt is key evidence. The piece notes attempts to locate the children using clothing items and testimonies.
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Lynn
Peiper Vandesiby
Vanderbilt
Christmas Dinner Display Brings Local Ties to Forefront
A fragmented notice highlights a display titled For Christmas Dinner featuring Raere and Pond at Seer Br Tat Coda. The readable text suggests a community showcase with local names and a thematic holiday focus.
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Raere
Pond
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