Murder suspect trio in Grey City held on bridge swamp case
Albert Thompson Elizabeth and Fred Kirkman of Grey City were jailed on $5,000 bail after being charged in a case tied to the woman whose body was found in Lamp Black Swamp near the Passaic River. Prosecutor William S H Speer led the inquiry as Thompson admitted buying items tied to the boat murder scene. Assemblyman Tumulty and Iron Molders Union officials attended the examination amid a crowded police HQ hearing.
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Harrison
Albert Thompson
Elizabeth
Fred ‘Kirkman
Grey City
Passaic
William S H. Speer
Hudson
Jersey City
Usly
Branegan
Thompson
Joseph P. Tumulty
Hudson County
Iron Molders’ Union
Thompon
Hahne
Thin
Mhan
Peter
Coogan
Speer
Newark and Harrison
Rts
Montclair “Intelligence Office
Annie Nevins
Brooklyn
Unclear fragmentary death report from Newark inquiry
Doctors describe a drowning death with heavy skull injuries and internal bruises not visible externally. The woman, about 35 and of better class, was found unconscious and dumped into water after a blow, with sediment in the bronchi and water in the lungs, pending further microscopic and chemical tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
II Very Khan
Newark
Allera
Dee Schultze
United Laboratories
East
C. H. Converse
Hudson County
Dr. Allers
Remains of Druce Found in Coffin
London reports the coffin of an aged bearded man was opened in a cemetery and the body found inside was unrecognizable. The Druce claim to the Portland dukedom is unsettled as perjury allegations against Herbert Druce face new scrutiny. Robert Caldwell’s bogus funeral tale is denied as untrue.
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London
Thomas Charles Aoe
Gemvaien Shaneman
Druce
George
Hollamby Druce
Portland
Aga Herbert Duce
Thesler Druce
Duke of
Robert Caldwell
The
New Yorker
Herbert Druce
Ante
New York
Engine Jumps Track at Cranford
A large freight locomotive derailed at the B and O junction Cranford morning, tipping onto its side against an embankment. The engineer escaped unharmed as the main line to Staten Island remained blocked for hours until the wreck was cleared and the track repaired after thirty feet of damaged rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Cranford
Yenteed
Staten Island
Westfield Pastor Resigns Charge
A Westfield Congregational Church pastor tendered his resignation to take effect May 1 1908. The minister, a first charge after Yale College, surprised his parishioners yesterday. No action was taken on the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms Dee
Work Hours Cut At Singer Plant Notice Details
Notices posted list revised work hours at the Singer plant with January six resumption. Hours stated as 2:30 PM start with associated shifts and repairs. A local business notice references Schreiber at Broad Street and Sughrue’s as contact points for details. Dr Epstein and Lew are named in the surrounding notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Mayor Hints Progressive City Reform in Annual Message
City Mayor plans a progressive annual message to the City Council focusing on municipal department reforms. He weighs action on the Standard Oil plant nuisance, urges health board investigation into smoke and odors, and signals strengthening police and fire departments to match city growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Standard Oil Company
Board of Health
Geri
Jon Blane Oe
Elizabeth
Man Falls From Bridge Into River Near South Broad Street
Late Saturday a man named Krause lost his balance on South Broad Street and fell headlong into the river. He struck his head on a stone, suffered a five inch gash, was rescued and taken to General Hospital where doctors expect a swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Seereee
South Broad Street
Krause
General Hospital
Woman Attempts Poison Death As Fire Breaks Nearby
Elizabeth McCudden of 68 Livingston attempted to drink carbolic acid Saturday night as a wholesale grocery storage plant across the street at Bernard Myrenna’s burned. She was found in pain and rushed to General Hospital where she was said to be recovering. Authorities note uncertainty if the fire caused her act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Buttoff
Christman ‘Hight
John Buttoff
Beth
Wtealog
Yonkers
N. Y
Mra
Port Avenue
Buttoff
First Street
Enney
Elizabeth McCudden
Livingston
Bernard Myrenna
General Hospital
Dual Job Holding To Receive Blow In New Auto Law
Trenton December 30. Frelinghuysen of Somerset county proposes amendments to the state automobile law to improve road policing. Other legislators seek further changes. Plan includes moving the Motor Vehicles Department from the State to end dual job holding and cut the automobile commissioner’s salary, uniting the department with the Department of Roads. Governor elect Fort favors an independent department but may oppose extra costs.
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Trenton
Frelinghuusen
Somerset County
Assemblyman
Martin
Essex
Department State
Smith
Automobile Commier
Fort
We Roads
Panning
Automobile Bureau
Earthquake Felt In Washington Early Morning
A distant quake of considerable intensity was recorded by the Weather Bureau. Initial tremors lasted four minutes fifty five seconds with strongest movement at 12 45 AM. Ground shift near five millimeters observed in Washington.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Thieves Rob Westfield Home
Thieves forced entry to the Abercrombie residence on Huelid Avenue while the family attended a theatre party in New York. They rummaged the house, taking a gold watch, stick pins, jewelry, silverware, and clothing valued at 700 dollars. Police treat the theft as possibly professional.
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Weatfield
B. G. Abercrombie
Huelid ‘Avenue
New York
Christmas Service Hosted by W. C. T. U. No. 1
The W. C. T. U. No. 1 Christmas service was held at the G. A. R. Hall with singing hymns prayers and a short talk by J. B. Oakley. Recitations were given by Louise Herner Louis Boe Casper Emma Catherine Mae Dane Hattie Herner and Pearl Smith before more than two hundred attendees. Miss Lilliam-Leonherd accompanied at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
J. B. Oakley
The
Elizabeth Daily Journal and Newark Newsstand Mix
Fragmented text notes a Newark area newsstand and local shops. Mentions Elizabeth Daily Journal, Union News Central, and various merchants including McManus Back and a shop at 31 First Street offering watches and furniture.
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the Journal
Newark
Ee “Elizabeth Daily Journal Sn
Brosd Sosnet
Union News
Acagivans
McManus
BACB
Furnitur
Morrow's
First Street
Fire destroys storage plant. $10,000 in groceries lost
A four story storage plant on Livingston Street owned by Bernard Marenus burned Saturday night. Fire, believed incendiary, destroyed groceries worth about $10,000 and caused major downtown disruption as firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Dozens gathered, traffic halted, and several surrounding buildings were threatened but saved.
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Bernard Marenus
Livingston Street
Alcyone “Boathouse
Mahoney
Qree
Horning
Aitoulty
Payne Ang
Ger
Rudolph van Spreckels
Mitchell Flats
Metager
Third Street
Haat Jersey Street
Central Railroad
Guidas
Jerney Street
Warda
Broadway
Abe Elmer
Brooklyn
Woman Swallows Needles in Despair Then Survives After Magnets
An autopsy was planned to determine needle related death risk. Mrs Dressler, abandoned by her husband, swallowed a package of needles long and short. Surgeons removed a dozen needles with magnets and she endured repeated hospitalizations as needles circulated in her bloodstream.
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Annala
Physicians puzzled as patient dies after long illness
A patient died in hospital after a year of near constant care and twenty six operations. The text notes doctors were puzzled by the cause and mentions a mysterious reference to needles and a pipe, with unclear context and garbled details.
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New Bene Dee
Newa
Bllie Dressler
Foietion - By
Fire Blamed on Black Hand at Triola Saloon
A fire at Frank Triola’s saloon and hotel on Fourth Avenue damaged a three story frame building and forced a family from the premises. Triola and his wife were rescued by firefighters after smoke overpowered them. he claimed the Black Hand was responsible after an explosion preceded the blaze. Damages listed around 1300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Triola
Con An- Frigla
Rising Sun Brewny Company
Ger‘atung
Wall Street Advances Mixed on Rail Stocks and Steel
London and New York markets show mixed gains with Union Pacific and Reading leading gains around 1 to 2 percent. Canadian Pacific shares rise while Hill stocks pull ahead modestly. heavy trading in Steel common and ongoing talk of a large Pennsylvania issue.
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Telegraph
Journal
New York
London
Ino Dey
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Hill
St. Paul
Indoetrinia
Reading
Ganadian
Pacific
Pennsylvania
Foote & Company
Road Street
Filizabeth
Feapenenee
MOLY
Atchison
Hyde
Obio
Chi
Mil
Gt. P
Cantral
Louis
Nashville
Ste Negreenee
Missouri Pacific
Tbs
M. J. Cantral
M. Nik
N. Y
Penn
R. Peedeae
Rock Island
Wee Houthern R. Roe ‘Exes Pacific
U. B. Bisse
Wabash
Cornishmen Sing Christmas Carols in City Homes
Cornish residents in America carried out a Christmas tradition by visiting the homes of local countrymen in the city. The list of visited homes includes Rev. Dr. Young and several others, while the singers named are W Carne and companions. A Christmas delicacy will be served at Sig oth West's Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corniahsamen -in-America
Messrs. Hearn
W. Carne
W. Bettson
W. Searle
G. Matthews
L. Bohey
Report backs machine plan for New Jersey ballots
Secretary of State Samuel D Dickinson presents to Governor Stykes a report on voting machines in New Jersey. It lists seventeen objections, offers changes in location and use, notes machines may cut costs, and urges no removal once placed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Samuel D. Dickinson
Stykes
New Jersey
Dickinson
New Jersey Voting Machine Commission
Dickinson Sai
Murphy
Ureay
Elizabeth Commercial College Admits Enrollees for Term
An old classified notice announces Elizabeth Commercial College inviting applicants to enroll by a deadline. The ad lists campus address on Browning Street and contact details, noting the third floor with a principal named McMickle. Nearby notes reference Elimabeth Mattress renovators and a jewelry ad for a Diamond Ring.
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Thompson and
Kirkman
Hedeela
Cora
Coral
Hemmedia
Ana
New York Seriously
Robert ©. Caldwell
Westfield
Schreiber
Broad Street
Sughrue
Epste
Kdeftegsyn Avenue
Tel, Lew
Standard Oil
Union Business College
Tlaghone
A. Rotlan
East Po Street
Bear Broad Street
D. Tel
Journal Bergatter
Union
Nowe Hat Ton
McCudden
State Automobile Department
Secretary of State
A . Westfield
Marenus
Alcyone
First
Livingston Streete
Poe
Black Hand
Wall Street
Hausenpfeffer
Sigoth West
Elimabeth Mattress Reck
Ntreet
James J. Higgins
Deamond
Lerow
Firat
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