Libel Trial of Editor Potter Examined by Court
The Cranford Chronicle editor John A Potter faces libel charges framed by Wendell M Thoms. Justice Fort struck one plaintiff plea as frivolous while ruling the case proceeds to trial, citing privilege in public interest communications and criticizing publishing standards. The judge noted pending jury trial in the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell M. Thoms
John A. Potter
Cranford Chronicle
Hbel
Connally
Surreym
Connolly
Allogites
Cranfort
Bowed of Education
Cromford
Erie Chronicle
Tharae
Menorinia
Wiik
Perons
Supreme Court
Verdict favoring Chrenstein in district court case
Yesterday in district court a jury returned a verdict of 2.08 in favor of cofdibraham Chrenstein against Lémla A. Grail. The case involved recovering 50 Pages and a failed payment of 14, plus prior service charges. The record includes references to a telephone company and an Elizabeth exchange with aviation and related items mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cofdibraham
Chrenstein
Lémla A. Grail
Chronstein
Urai
Tor Pervic
Dephone Company
Wwillerrange
Xi Telephone Enchon
Elizabeth Exchange
President Roosevelt at Pine Knot Farm with Family
Report from December 28 notes President Roosevelt his wife and three children enjoying Rheumeyes at Pine Knot the Hoennsee farm near Tharrottesville. Officials indicate no official duties during the stay, with plans for rabbit hunting and weather permitting a quiet day away from Washington shores. A new telephone link to Pine Knot is mentioned, drawn crowds and potential public access for the President's use if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Fort
Secret Service
Washington
Charlottenville
Archie
Korinitaw
Newrert
Pine Knot
Wilner Plantation
Roosevelt Farm
Ships Destroyed in Christmas Gale
Victoria 8 C Dee 28 reports a British ship Pass of Moffort wrecked in a hurricane off the Straits of Juan, crew ashore and bodies found near Vancouver Island Amphitrite Point. The wreckage marks the Grave War of the North Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Dee
Pass of Moffort
Straits
Ben Juan
Vancouver
North Pacific
Hanama Sound
Abeliant
Lawsuit over trolley car melee in Rahway
John McDonald files an $86,000 suit after a December 6 trolley ride in Rahway. He says he was removed from the car and fought with the motorman and conductor, while Mary McIntyre, a passenger, was knocked from her seat and injured. She seeks $5,000 for her injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breught
John McDonald
Rahway
McDonald
Mary McIntyre
Suit Against United Electric for $10000
Patrick Tully of this city sues United Electric Company of New Jersey for $10000 damages in county court. He claims a motorman riding for Public Service Corporation on the night of June 1 was knocked from his car when a live fallen trolley wire, hanging over the track, was not properly secured by United Electric, causing injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Tully
United Electric Company of
New Jersey
Wan
Public Service Corporation
Aldene
Elizabeth
Tilly
Obituary for John Steinke and family ties
John Steinke died after a brief illness at home following supper with his family. A native of Germany, he operated a grocery and meat market at 184 Vine Street. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs Agon Manus of New York, and three sons including John who work with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steinkn
Tahn_ Steinke
Ind
Germaany
Vire Street
Win Hone
Ateinke
Agoen Manus
New York
John
Wasiness
Colley
First Naval Academy midshipman on trial for hazing
At Annapolis a midshipman from Carson City Nevada faced court martial for hazing fourth classmate Tennessean Kimbrough on December 12 ten minutes with the head down and heels kicked up as a group watched. The defendant Coffin pleaded not guilty and witnesses described the headstand humiliation and water pour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Haxing
Trenmor Coffin
Ute
Carson City
Nevada
Derdaue
Vetus Kimbrougl
Coffin
Gran Ty Ils
McVeagh
George W.hestett
Collin
Kimbrough
Midahi Kimbrough
Atrip
Maynes
Chad
Myzelf
Cepyie Rees
Jesdhad
Raed
Civil War at Moscow Surges as Reinforcements Ferry In
St Petersburg reports continued civil war activity in Moscow with insurgents gaining ground amid rising casualties. Rebels display resolve, authorities struggle to contain clashes across barricades as reinforcements from St Petersburg arrive and arrests widen the crackdown on revolting groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Wight
Cosgauka
Bers
Ther
Caaaltion
Charles T Yerkes Condition Unchanged As Death Expected
New York December 28 The condition of Charles Dr Yerkes street railway magnate and financier dying from kidney trouble at the Waldorf remains unchanged this morning. His death is hourly expected. He is kept under opiates and unconscious. His wife and estate at his side in London today say affairs are in excellent condition and his death would cause no financial disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Yerkes
New York
Charles
Yerkes
Waldorf Autori
London
Avalanche traps political officer in Chitral area
A fragment reports a political officer of Chitral caught in an avalanche near Lewart Pate. A party of twenty two Chiuratio reportedly failed to extricate him, facing great difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takis
Chitral
Wan Fuebt
Alanche
Lewart
Ataréy
Perial
Elizabeth Commercial College January Night Classes Begin
Winter term opens with piano tuning and related courses at Elizabeth Commercial College. New Year’s program announced with events and demonstrations. student activities include equipment updates and practical sessions.
Two Hotels Burned At Niagara Falls
Sinjara Falla New York reports two hotels on Kalle street at Niagara Falls burned in the morning blaze. The Porton Drilling store and offices of Faxon Williamy & Faxon and the Lahigh Valley Rail were destroyed. All three stores were utterly wiped out, with only one building left partially intact. No injuries reported. total loss estimated around 81 15,000.
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Sinjara Falla
N.Y
Thee
Kalle Street
Porton Drilling
Sparring Fons
Dm. Rae
Faxon
Williamy & Faxon
Lorat Oifler
Rai Eswil Company
Dust Rover
Bre
Imperint
Hotel Imperink
Hotel Imperial
Hotel Temperance Aries
Atel
Fie
Wien
Enti Pal
Echoes From That Caucus Motion Splits City Council Fight
Fragmentary report outlines tensions at a caucus where Collins struggles to unite the Republicans to back Ford and a potential city council slate. Names collide as Ford and others accuse each other of past mistakes while talk of a Republican bloc and a possible parity split emerges amid rumors of an upcoming coalition.
James Hazen Hyde in Paris amid rumors of residence change
The report claims James Hazen Hyde plans to leave New York for Paris after a French secretary’s recent departure. Hyde denies the gossip, expressing fatigue and a wish to avoid discussions about insurance, while reporters press for comments on his status and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Hazen Hyde
Mavir
Paria
Awwupy
Tate
Tesaine & Citizen of
France
Hyde
Turbulent New York trading amid high money rates
In New York trading sessions the market showed aggressive buying by interests seeking cheap stocks. Prices fluctuated as money rates climbed, with notable activity in Decker’s and a 400,000 ton turnover at 1 p.m. Strong selling pressure appeared from banks seeking to renew rate expectations for January disbursements, while copper fell over two points and government bonds remained steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Der
Call Treinay
O'Rhoek
Deckers
Afl
Ahd
Cen United Rates Steel
Union Paci
Ae Seubanl
Onber Banda
Retirement Honors Mark City Council Cast With Farewell Verbiage
The 1905 city council bid farewell to seven retiring members including Bate Brown Clarke Glatt Higgins Maley and McGovern. President Ford received praise for steady leadership and discretion as colleagues lauded decades of service and urged continued civic fidelity. A resolution honored their careers and noted plans for future city improvements.
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Hiss
Maley
Clark
Fey
George Ay
Wi Coliain
Volo Collina
Cougeil
Bate
Brown
Glatt
Higgins
Maly
McGovern
Collis
Norefe
Counellwan
Ecunellmen
Tie
Coyicilean Brown
Mr. Bate
Shylock
Tonio
Mow
English
Ford
Englinly Walel
Kodien
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Potter
Thomas
North Pacific Graveyard
United Electric Company
Ho Wan Haran
St Petersburg
Dana Party
Philippines
D. C
Federal
Hea Faned & Inmniento
Vasea
Cosgrona
RTM
Im Pealiant Et i United Sinton
Philippine Inlands
Union
United States
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Collins
Council
Oaurga
Cornellnath Jobe
Politlea
Bramirch
Dienigy
Iineus
Colline
Reconettin~tion
Cavcus
Mr. Delamarter
Mag
K. Eng
Connell
Breheb
Gart Nestar
Fiore
Petal
James Hazen- Hyde
Hie
Foote & Congas
I Broad Street
Kiisebetb
Mimauri Pacific
M. T. Central
Inne
Keople
Bouthary Pacine
Southage B
Wheeler & Wilson
Whtamam
UW Third St
Eeroer
Walt
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