Elizabeth Club prizes numbered in Democratic event
The Elizabeth Democratic Club distributed forty one prizes at 78 Broad Street. Prizes included ducks turkeys quail and fruit baskets with music by Fitzgeralds orchestra. City officials spoke on Democratic progress and future growth predicting Elizabeths population could reach 100000. The drawing gave every third ticket a prize and listed numerous winners. Refreshments followed.
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Elizabeth Democratic Club
Broad Street
Fitzgerald
John Brennan
Janes C. Connolly
Dennis F. Collins
Connell
Spe
Connolly
Laineeenkip
Linden
Elizabeth
Collina
A. Bauerwell
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Keimig
E. P. McGovern
William Miller
W. FF. Carroll
James—i
J. A. Brown
Charles A. Ha
J. W
James K.désmond
Baum
P. R. Knorr
W. H. Parole
P. McGovern
Monroe Callman
Edward Nugent
Thomas J. Pierson
H. Isham
Thomas Wall
Johnne Burke
Peter Egewolf
W. E. Luttle
Postoffice Records Shatter with Holiday Mail Surge
The postoffice reports an all time high in mail volume with expanded staff handling outgoing and incoming items. Clerks worked late into the night and many stayed through Christmas bustle, marking a record pace unmatched since the facility opened.
Three Boys Planned Robbery Detained by Police
Edward Morrow and Dennis Driscoll both fourteen and John Loughrey eleven were arrested on Court street by Patrolman O'Brien for suspicious activity. A bag was found. they claimed to seek coal. They faced arraignment with no formal charge as plans to break into Steinberg's clothing store surfaced. Driscoll to be placed where cared for due to no home. others held for parental notification.
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Edward Morrow
Dennis Driscoll
John Loughrey
Glock
O'Brien
Court Street
O'Leary
Steinberg
First Street
Driscoll
Mail Bag Cut In Two At Central Railroad Station
A mail bag from a fast Baltimore and Ohio Central Rail Road train was torn in half by an air current near Broad street station at 8 15 this morning. Mail scattered along the track to the freight depot while some packages were badly torn and many letters must be sent to the dead letter office. Addresses that can be read will be forwarded to their destinations after patching where possible.
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Central Railroad
Broadstreet
Baltimore and Ohio and Central
Mi 4A
Live wire causes horse to die in Madison Avenue accident
A horse belonging to I Lehman & Co. was killed after stepping on a live electric wire that hung from a pole on Madison Avenue opposite Hampton Place. The wire broke across the street, hanging to the curb on both sides, while boys teased the live wires earlier in the day before dusk.
Counterfeit Coin Passers Arrested in Newark
Charles Marcke and Charles Boza were arrested Sunday afternoon in Newark for passing counterfeit twenty five cent coins. They were taken to the United States Commissioner Jones for disposal. Authorities suspect they are part of a larger gang operating in Elizabeth in recent months, passing bad coins on shopkeepers.
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Charles Marcke
Charles Boza
Casta
United States
Jones
Elizabeth
Blaze at Hospital Triggers Nurses Quick Wit
Nurses at a hospital ward near Lexington Avenue calmly aided children during a December fire alarm caused by a defective electric light. Firemen responded swiftly, preventing a panic as they fought the blaze and protected patients and staff.
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Blaze
Tournal
Banta Claus
Lexington Avenue
Uiacia
Sale of Meek Estate Real Estate in Franklin Street Premises
A record filed in the Registrar's office announces the sale of the real estate of the late William A. Meek to Nathan Franklin Street 234 526 Premises of 247 Franklin. The notice records a recording of proceedings related to the estate sale and property transfer details.
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Pwivor Mack
Mms
William A. M. Meek
Nathan Franklin Street
Frankl
Admiral Brownson resigns from Navy
Washington December 24 Admiral Brownson chief of the Bureau of Ordnance resigns from the Navy causing a leadership shake up in the Bureau and Navy Department as reports reach the Journal.
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Admiral Brownson
NAVY
Journal
Washington
Bear Gwaeon
Ora
Ce SS
Yuletide Joy in the Schools Celebrations Across City
Christmas programs filled city schools with songs and recitations by boys and girls. Teachers organized festive exercises, with Christmas trees and student art on display, as pupils enjoyed a holiday break until January 6.
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Myra Kelly
Yuletide
Solna
Willie
Mary
Christ
Ae High School
Sale notices coats and suits in department store advertisement
An unreadable advert lists coats and suits with various prices including $6.50, $7.98 and $12.00. It mentions fur and satin-lined items and a sale at a department store located at Becond Bond and Main streets.
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Bond and
Wail
Dr Epstein Dentist on Jefferson Avenue
Classified dentist ad lists Dr. Epstein at 14-W Jefferson Avenue with telephone contact 14-W. The terse entry appears twice, indicating a local business listing for dental services.
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Epstein
Jefferson Avenue
Annex Plan Sought For Battin High School Area
The Board of Education moves to issue bonds of 10000 to buy or lease 419 South Broad Street for an annex and 2000 for sanitary improvements at Battin High School. The proposal cites crowded conditions and the need to relieve the Swem Street complex while awaiting a new high school.
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Board of Education
Hatting High School
Board of School
South Broad
South Broad’ Street
Committee
Board of Oul
Board of Estimate
I In
Desmond
Battin High School
Broad Street
Sch
Clement Tehidk
Firet—Battin
Reese
Jaques Street
Tmeite Reboot No. Ss
Binly
South Broad Street
Arbane
Ji Street
Battin
Baliding
Newark brewer dies after marriage rush
Philadelphia reports C. W. Stengel of Feigenspan Brewing Newark died shortly after marrying Mary L. Feigenspan, widow of the brewery founder, following a last minute ceremony. The couple wed days after Stengel arrived for care and his condition rapidly worsened, dying before daylight.
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Aly
Jovenat
Philadelphia
C. W. Stengel
Feigenspen Brewing
Newark
Mary L
Eigenspan
Stengel
Coward
Tai
Royal welcome for US fleet at Trinidad
The United States armada was greeted warmly in Port of Spain Trinidad during a busy race week social season. Admiral Evans and his officers were invited to a dinner with Sir Henry Jackson. A half mile Christmas boat race and other events were planned as the fleet endured smooth seas and efficient coaling. Secretary Metcalf sent a Christmas greeting to the fleet in Trinidad and efforts were made for all wireless communication from Washington to Port of Spain.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
United States
Sir Henry Jackson
Admiral Evans
Hatteras
Washington
Secretary of
the Navy
Metcalf
Evans
Connecticut
Washington Navy Yard
Key West
San Juan
Porto Rico
Pennsylvania Joins In Railroad Fight
Eight railroads including Pennsylvania New York Central Erie and Seaboard join a new Interstate Commerce Commission complaint opposing New Haven Railroad's harbor termination of through freight rates. The action signals a continued fierce dispute over car ownership transfer at junction points and the use of New Haven cars.
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Washington
Dee
Interstate’ Commercce Commission
New York, New Haven
Sead Herteven
New Haven
Oe Ee Meon
Pennsylvania
Teac
Teac the. Afhering (of Thas’ Company
Santa Claus Letters Neglected at Capital
Washington reports that the national capital has offered no support to the Postmaster General Meyers Santa Claus letter plan. Thousands of children’s letters await a claimant while New York groups have requested about 3,000 letters for charity, and Washington shows little interest with only two requests recorded.
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Washington
Journal
Meyers
Santa Claus
New York
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Wasi
Hunt Club Acquitted After Suspected Unsportsmanlike Act
Washington newspapers report the committee cleared the Hunt Club of unsportsmanlike conduct after an inquiry into a Belmont incident. Charles Davis Colonia was noted as central to the disturbance, with Freeman reprimanded and the president Ben Edwards denied the allegation.
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HUNT
Watehington
Een
Ene Belmont 8
Charles Lea Dava Colonia
Beled
Freeman
Mrs Longworth Improves and Walks Again
Dec 24 report says Mrs Longworth, previously indisposed, is now able to walk. The telegraph item notes improved health and movement, marking progress since her illness.
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Mrs. Longworth
Telegraph
the Journal
Mre
Santa Claus Visits Home For Aged Women Scene
A boy dressed as Santa Claus visited the Home for Aged Women on East Jersey Street last year. He amused residents with antics and distributed confectionery. About a dozen young girls from Cherry Street helped with gifts.
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Santa Claus
Jersey Street
Bante Clatin
Blackmailer Gets Off in Hitchcock Case
Hugo C. Voecks 20 pleaded guilty to attempting to blackmail actor Raymond Hitchcock. Judge Rosalaky suspended sentence after Gerry Society pressure and a clash with the District Attorney. A Gerry Society letter urged release, claiming only legal recovery was sought.
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New York
Hugo C. Voecka
Raymond Hitchcock
Wis
Gerry Society
Rosalaky
Voecks
Quiet at Goldfield Deputies Sworn In
Goldfield Nebraska reports a quiet city as Sheriff Ingalls, at Governor Sparks request, swears in additional deputies patrolling the town. Governor hints at a special legislature session if troop redeployment becomes necessary. KE Mahoney of the Western Federation of Miners seeks a conference with mine operators, but will not be admitted as a federation member. A twenty-strong strike-breaker force is employed at Consolidated properties.
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Goldfield, Ney
Goldfield
Ingalls
L. W. Cox
Sparks
KE. Mahoney
Western Federation’of Miners
Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort
Governor-elect John Franklin Fort received a large reception from the South Orange Republican Club in Newark last night but declined to deliver a speech. He explained he would not speak until January 17 when he assumes the governor’s chair and thanked the club for aiding his victory.
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The
Journal
Newark
John Franklin-Fort
South Orange Republican Club
South Orones Dea
Sargere Ox“ Orange
South Orange Club
Memphis Savings Bank Fails. Depositors To Be Paid In Full
The Memphis Savings Bank failed to reopen and the cashier and assistant cashier were removed. The receiver states total assets cover debt obligations and all depositors will receive full payment, while stockholders may get about forty percent. The report notes reserves of 294000 dollars and outlines the bank’s closure impact.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mema Savings Bank
Robbery at Roselle Home Nets Jewels Worth Thous ands
Burglars entered William B Hadley's Roselle house on Sunday night by a parlor window and carried off about a thousand dollars in jewels and heirlooms, with Miss Helen Fogg the heaviest loser. The second floor was ransacked while the dining room was left largely untouched. The crime was discovered when the Hadleys returned from Elizabeth and police have made no progress.
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William B. Hadley
Third Avenue
Roselle
Jimmy
Hadleys
Misa Helen Fogg
Hadley
Miss Fogg Han
Miss Fogg
Harr Hadley
Guabie
Barbed Out Saloon Vote For Rich Man Gift
Hudson Ohio town votes to ban saloons to receive Christmas gifts from J W Ellsworth a millionaire coal man promising waterworks electric lighting and sewage disposal plant. Ellsworth would fund if alcohol sales limited to beer or banned. town joins a dry movement despite previous resistance.
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Ito the Journal
Hudson, C
J. W. Ellsworth
Pittsburg
New York
Hudson
Ohio
Elsworth
Eiworts
Seventy More Bodies Recovered From Mine
Telegraph dispatch from Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania reports two more shafts at Dart Mine yielded additional bodies. Rescue teams struggle to reach the main heading as conditions hinder recovery efforts. Officials hope to recover all victims before nightfall today.
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Jacob’e Creek
Dart
Seporten
Union Business College Christmas Offering Ad
An old newspaper fragment advertises Union Business College as a suitable place for lovers of good order during Christmas. It mentions AMES J. HIGGINS as first-class coach for weddings funerals and other services and provides a telephone line. Also references clothes washing and cleaning services with partial contact details.
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Rome
Ames J. Higgins
Atc. Tel. Oath
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Seni
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Lehman Company
U. S
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Tescher
Maine
Jessiah
C. Diener
James Gextenite
Gee K. Ulrich
J. Sauerbrun
Ebongal Herbert Volker
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le Schuyler
A. Erlenmeyer
Winifred Pales
Piang
Ally Finch
Katharine Pollard
Glee Club
Glazebrook
Dickens
Ace
Mryde Karr
Ethel Jones
Bessie “Silvers
Joe John
South Broad ST
Elisabeth Mattress Co
Washington Street
Morrow's
Fet
Best
FLEET
Garvans
Hitchcock
Elsie Voecks
G Society
Oealaky
Fort
Sohmer
Morrow
Piret Street
Dediuet
Gale
Hudson, Ohio
Business College Union
Eater
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Hassenpfetter
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