Blizzard Paralyzes Elizabeth as City Sees School Closures
A fierce blizzard tied up trolley lines and trains along the Atlantic seaboard, leaving Elizabeth with no schools, depleted factory workforces, and widespread commuting delays. Public Service Corporation lines froze, but some service on Newark lines continued as crews cleared drifted tracks and awaited resumption of normal operations.
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Elizabeth
Acoola
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Sound Shore
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Paper
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Tie Company
Rome
Eliza Pethport
Névea Paper
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Staten
Here
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R and
Daira
Bertee
Peonsylvania
Milliken
Shooter Island
Sound
Newark Bay
Graft in New York Board of Education
Albany reports a resolution by Senator Gilchrist to investigate alleged graft in the New York City Board of Education. It calls for a joint Senate and House inquiry and allocates 25 000 dollars for the probe into tax money used for improper fines and contractor favoritism in school construction.
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Albany
N. Y
Board of Education
New York City
Senate
Benator Gilchrist
Brooklyn
House
Insanity Defense in Thaw Trial Faces Key Test
The trial of Harry K. Thaw opens a pivotal phase with the defense planning a triad of insanity self defense and justification. Prosecutors aim to dissect expert testimony while Thaw’s lawyers reserve dramatic argument for the final appeal to unwritten law. Only Josiah Thaw attended this morning as the case moves toward the heart of the defense strategy.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Withers
Heittsburg
Speang
Glover
Jerome
Reconia
Witnans
Thaw
Harry Thaw
Josiah
Tragic wreck injures two Express riders on stormy night
A wrecking train on the Pennsylvania Railroad struck two Adams Express drivers near Elizabeth City. Charlies T. Johnson, 27, died at the General Hospital after the collision. Robert Woody, 28, of Union Street, was severely injured but initially survived, though authorities feared internal injuries. The crash scattered packages along the track. the train halted briefly before continuing after reporting the incident.
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Jersey City
Adams Express Company
Charlies T. Johnson
Magagua Avenue
Robert Woody
Union Street
Johnsum
Thomas W. Form
United States
Washington
Lizabeth
General Hospital
Johnson
Wood
Troma
Dryden's Letter to Legislators Opens Defense Amid Bribery Claims
Senator Dryden prepares a public defense of his career and Prudential presidency in a detailed letter read at a Republican conference. He rebuts bribery charges and accuses critics of basing opinions on business impressions rather than public records. The document, partly printed in Star, signals a broader fight over his reelection and integrity.
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Trenton
Dryden
Senate
Star
United States
Prudential, Stata
Dr Simpson Fate to Jury in Horner Murder Case
New York report states the jury will decide guilt or innocence in the murder of Bartley T. Horner by Dr James W. Simpson a Fifth Avenue dentist. Trial features expected testimony from Dr Simpson and his wife, with Mrs Ber teatime as a witness. defense may call Simpson. Grand Favor Cotillion noted in closing lines.
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Kelley
James W. Simpson
Fifth Avenue
Triad
Riverhead
L. T
Bartley T. Horner
Eereee
Singin
Parecer
Aleo
Briggs Chosen as U S Senator Candidate
In Trenton on February 3 1915 Frank M Briggs was selected by the Republican caucus as the party’s candidate for United States senator. Only forty members voted with Fake Ackermen and Colby abstaining. A joint session will decide, requiring support from two of the three ballotists.
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Frank
Briggs
United States Aator
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Ackermen
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Oner
Brigan
United States
Asemblyman Haines
Middlesex
Lee
Atlantic
Ernest R. Ackerman
Union
Essex
William J. Bradley
Camden
Baa
David Baird
Frank C. Briggs
John W. Griggs
Paesalc
Assemblyman Back
Cumberland
Il Nens
Tretitom Hotel
Legisature
John F. Dryden
Union County
Frank 0. Buice
Ackerman
Hriggs
Likewine
Bia
Jwinture
Assemblyman
Buck
Haines
South Amboy
Ly Thent Apenblyman
Edward ¥. Haines
Middlewx
Edward S. Lee
Atlendic
Ing
Emucus
Severs
South Jersey
Mace
Raucus
Orly
Mr. Baird
William J. Brad
Wig
Doden
Martine Unanimously Named U S Senator Candidate
In Trenton on February 6 James E. Martine of Plainfield won unanimous support from Democratic Assemblymen and Senators to succeed Jobn F P Dryden as United States Senator. The caucus signaled a probable march toward Martine’s gubernatorial nomination, with Essex and Hudson counties weighing in and Speaker Holcombe of Hunterdon delivering the nominating speech.
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Trenton
James E. Martine
Plainfield
Martine
Eutex County
Woodrow Wilsom
Ohn Baader
Eudex
Essex
Baader
Benex
Wilson
Alexander
Hudson County
Caucua
Holcombe
Hunterdon County
Illam Gebhardt
Hunterdon
Things About Doctors Which All Should Know
Dr J N McCormack of Bowling Green Kentucky speaks under the Union County Medical Society at the M C A Hall East Jersey Street near Broad on Friday evening. The free public meeting promotes the medical profession as a public life force for health and life conservation.
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Bowling Green
Union County Medical Society
Jersey Street
Pear Broad
Ackerman Colby Withdraw From Caucus In Randall Race
Trenton February fifth reports Republican legislators caucused to nominate a U S senator. Ackerman and Colby refused to join while Bradley and Baird withdrew, leaving Frank C Briggs and John W Griggs as the remaining candidates as the session.
Why Caucus Was Delayed In Trenton Feb 5
Trenton February 5 Republicans fail to agree on a U S Senate candidate to succeed Dryden. Ackerman refused caucus over record on Grigs. Local leaders discuss a 9 o clock caucus and possible Baird bid. Haines late, 3 o clock joint session possible.
Wall Street Stock Activity Sees Gains Across Leaders
In New York on February trading opened with generally strong demand. Broad advance in many issues with notable strength in Reading and New York Central. Government bonds steady as Tallreed and peers held firm amid cautious buying.
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Reading
New York Central
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