Despondent Singer worker commits suicide in home
Charles Henry Becker 51 an inspector at Singer Manufacturing died by carbolic acid at 2 90 Saturday afternoon in his East Jersey street home He left a German note "I am ready to meet my God" He feared persecution by shopmates over his religion and feared losing his position He had told family and Mt Zion Church members of his planned death He had worked at Singer for seven to ten years with only one day missed He is survived by wife two daughters and a son funeral held tomorrow with Mt Zion Church officiating
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Charles Henry Breker
Singer Manufacturing Company
Jersey Street
Tvs
Or. Hocker
Mt. Aion
Bervona
Louis Creter
Mt. Ion Church
Creter
Mt. Zion
Peptimlor
Yweeker
Br. Wacker
Jabtier
Echo
Becker
John O'Leary
Foo Wenut
Hecker
Singerretary
Eda
Walter
Court Columbus
Order of Foresters
Eadmess
New License Ordinance Presented to City Clerk
City Attorney furnished the City Clerk with a copy of the proposed license ordinance. The measure aimed to repeal a prior ordinance adopted in October 1907. It concerns vendors seeking permits to sell sari on streets and near the fairgrounds during the 18th ward dormed timeframe.
Break In Aims To Halt Sunday Drinking, Dries Up City
Yesterday proved the driest Sunday in memory as police inspected every saloon area while Mayor Mravlag and Chief Tenney touted strict excise enforcement. Doors were locked, no complaints reached headquarters, and authorities hinted doors could be broken in if saloonkeepers push friends into back rooms to evade the law.
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Mravlag
Pofter Tenancy
Retail Clerks' Protective Association elects officers
Old text recounts that officers were elected yesterday at a meeting of the Retail Clerks' Protective Association. It lists names for secretary, treasurer, inside and outside officers, trustees, and general committees. Next meeting set for Sunday at 2 pm in Odd Fellows hall with installation and a required tie. Publicity planned to name signers of an International Association agreement on early and Sunday labor.
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Fata
Sarge
Pews
Mesligis Seta Jems Ld Leki Wetbiaege Senge “A Rely
Farrell
oPlitas Horst
J. Stockton Smith
William J. Lenox
By. Denyers
Miss Kennedy
Mins Rickert
Win Keone
William
Walsh
Shiensh
Lennox
Gevreral
Guy
International Association
Wall Street tone shifts amid stronger market tone
A Totegraph report indicates traders in New York push a generally stronger tone in weekly activity. Stocks show gains in several sectors though declines appear in various sectors as investors weigh war news and economic data.
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York
Clothing at Reduced Prices by Pinin Markowas
Reduced price sale announced by Pinin Markowas at 18-15 First Street. The notice promotes extensive improvements in shale-store and invites customers to view the lowered prices. Fortunate readers are urged to inspect the fabrics and savings offered.
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Pinin
Rankin On The Stand In Barrett Case Recalled
William H. Rankin, manager of Barrett Manufacturing, testified again about shortages in rag shipments. He said he believed Kitchell, named in the indictment, was honest. The defense pressed Rankin on book discrepancies and related freight charges, noting periods of 1905 to 1906 and plant renovations.
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William H. Rankin
Barrett Manufacturing Company
Rankin
Allan Strong
Kitchell
Cape
Harrett Company
Marone
Barrett
Tipony
Fstreet
Injured During First Street Fire in Storefront Blaze
A midnight fire at 125 and 127 First Street caused extensive damage to the building and stock estimated at about $1,200. Police and firefighters saved the property, while several bystanders and store workers suffered injuries from falls and glass. The blaze began in the rear fruit store area and remains under investigation.
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Michael Leonard
Aulius Caquegrani
Hoe
Archibald Colwell
Travers
Deter Ella
Cohen Brothers
Night Find Room
Junt
Baby Earthquakes Hit Quebec And New Mexico
A Telegraph report notes light shocks in Quebec City early today with no casualties. Separately Mexico City recorded another minor earthquake within eight hours, causing minor anxiety but limited damage and no injuries.
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Baby
Jar
Quebec and
New Mexico
Tournel
Montreal
Tournal
Mexico City
Febimwa
Governor Fort May Help Settle Hatters Strike
Newark report says Governor Mort in Kant Orange may join with Connecticut and Rhode Island governors to arbitrate the hatters strike. He has not yet formalized action but is expected to consent to a conference to seek an end to the labor dispute.
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Newark
Kant Orange
Connecticut
Rhody Talan
Hattere
Man Frozen in Street May Die at City Hospital
Michael Marry about 40 is a patient at Alexian Hospital with frozen limbs and possible leg loss if he survives. He was found unconscious in an out Bourne foot of Elizabeth ayenus around 11 am and rushed by Alexian Brothers' ambulance. He had no home and few friends. his exact whereabouts before discovery remain unknown.
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Michael Marry
Alexian Hospital
Barry
Bourne
Elizabeth Ayenus
Cowboy
Alexian Brothers’ Ambulance
Anid
Lincoln centennial city decoration urged for February 12
Mayor prepares proclamation calling Elizabeth and citizens to observe Lincoln centennial on February 12. No formal city program planned. urging decorations for homes and businesses. Local efforts may seek a small donation via Union County Lincoln Association at First Presbyterian Church to support celebration expenses. Mayor and council to attend tonight’s First Church event.
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Mrarlag
Isewe
Eazabethana
Union County Lincoln Association
First Presbyterian Church
Mraving
Miner St Louis Docks Safely After Severe Wind
New York feb 1 after strong winds slowed the harbor boats tugs brought the miner St Louis up from quarters wrecked vessel was checked and towed for safety. Weather conditions slowed operations and the crew reported one close call during the passage known as the miner mine disaster.
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New York
Unfortunate man collapses seeking aid at city office
John Miller of 256 Reid Street, weak from exposure and hunger, toppled from a chair in the Overseer of the Poor office while seeking relief. He has long suffered mental weakness and struggles to support his widowed mother amid unemployment.
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John Miller
Reid Street
Gome
Sassatance
Miller
Kekerson
Alarm by pet dog saves Garwood residents from blaze
A three story Garwood building on Centre Street caught fire at 3 am after residents awoke to a barking dog. Mrs Cattano and two children escaped from a second floor window with firemen’s aid. others fled to safety as flames consumed the Len t building and adjacent stores. Firefighters from Garwood and nearby towns fought the blaze, with several injuries among residents and volunteers. Losses include the Len building and Walker’s grocer shop, with total property damage extensive.
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Gurwood
Felte
Centre Street
South Avenue
Joseph Cattana
Coun
Isaac Rimsen
New York
Morris Rinmen
Julius Hildmer
Ted Houla
Max Perfmutter
Mra
Perlmutter
Imber Arian
Waa
Ta ‘Clint
Wat & Trank
Cattang
Rimsens
Sam Reise
Ntewikke
Buuilding
Matthew Walker
Jo Cattano
W. KR. Conover
Thix
O'Track
Werth Field Fire Department
Garwood Deriment
Deremer
Councilman
Bull
Walnut Street
Marone
Doling Hikinerom
Ind
New York Endures Deep Cold Amid Widespread Distress
The city faces a brutal winter day with temperatures near eight above zero. The cold worsens suffering among destitute residents including women and children. Fires and frozen hydrants complicate relief as crowds form on the Bowery and 2,190 fed by a bread line, while at least thirty families are displaced by recent blazes.
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the Journal
New York
Chadvanle
Bowery
One of Coldest Days Reported in Se ont Woors
The morning brought record cold as the thermometer dropped sharply. Reports say temperatures ranged from five degrees at F4 to two below at Fo, with the overall low near the past month’s lows.
Unclear historical newspaper blurb on coupons and prices
Fragmentary text from The Misabeth Daily Journal mentions coupons and prices with unclear context. It references Newerk and Union Newan and Central, but lacks coherent details, dates, or identifiable events to summarize reliably.
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Misabeth Daily Journal
Vowestand
Hreed Amd Markto Newerk
Union Newan and Central
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