Health Board to Probe Oil Plant Nuisance Concerns
The Board of Health led by President John W. Whelan plans written assurances from Standard Oil on odor and smoke controls for a Linden township refinery near the city. Dr Horace R. Livengood urges proactive steps, with a three member committee to meet the company superintendent. The petition, signed by local property owners, seeks safeguards to protect health and prevent nuisance.
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John W. Whelan
Board of Health
Ihs
Linden Township
Jina
Horace R. Livengood
Hal
Elizabeth
Standard Oil Company
Staten ‘Land
H. K. Halsey
F. Groves
G. T
Stephen T. Quinn
Whelan
Fe Repi
Oh Ny
King Edward Plans Visit to King of Norway
A garbled 1906 London telegram notes Queen Alexandra will travel to Norway at month end to visit the King of Norway. The fragmentary report references Edward and Alexandra and a planned journey, but the details are unclear and partially corrupted.
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King Edward
King OF
Norway
Jowruas
London
Queen Alexandra
Edward
Ka Fae
Two Small Fires At Cohen Bros Grocers Store
Fragmentary OCR notes describe two small fires at Cohen Bros grocers near Fire Street. The report references firefighting actions and mentions a person named Taurelle and a location 605 Fire Street, with unclear context and scattered phrases.
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Cohen Bros, Grocers
Fire Street
Te Taurelle
Two Murder Cases Set for Trial in Local Court
Police hold two alleged highwaymen linked to downtown hold ups as trial looms. A Black Hand murder during a fundraising collection at Kenilworth for an executed ratian faces further developments. Hunt, a negro, charged with killing Josey and Hewlett in Crawford row, will also be tried. Cooper, head of the Normal and Industrial Institute, faces charges of a related defalcation and another money collection complaint.
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Wadiver
Mus Foca
Kenilworth
Ratian
Hunt
Josey Asp Hewlett
Worl Row
Crawford
Alao
Cooper
Normal , and Industrial Institute
Hare
Snow Brings Work To Idle In New York Storm
A sharp warm up during a heavy snowstorm relieves New York’s cold spell by creating jobs for many unemployed. Hospitals treated about 200 accident cases in 24 hours as dwellers fled into the snow and freezing weather. Temporary shelters opened in vacant halls and public buildings to aid the needy while relief groups mobilize for continued cold weather.
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Journal
New York
Nemded
Bellevue
Becondaveriue
Reumanis Galicia
Galicia
Ballegue
Snow and Slush After Overnight Snowfall
Snow fell steadily from 4 yesterday until midnight, leaving five and a half inches before today’s thaw. Snow plows were deployed. trolley traffic remained largely uninterrupted. Street workers warn property owners to clear walks under the snow and ice removal ordinance. Temperature rose from zero to 30 by noon, melting the accumulation into slush.
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Public Service
Thompson Arnt G
Citisens
Merhotty
Sas &Y
Railroads Pay Taxes to Aid Schools Under Perkins Act
Railroads remit state taxes under the Perkins main stem tax, boosting Elizabeth school funds by about 8756 327.62. Payments have just been made to the State Treasurer Donna G Voorhees. Law directs this sum to teacher salaries and fuel, with surplus possibly used for new school sites or buildings after legislative action.
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Perkina
Hligsbeth
Ita
Elizabeth
Board of School Estimate
Perth Amboy Fire Department tour by city leaders
Mayor Albert Bosuchweller and City Council President Woothess led a Perth Amboy delegation to General Dennie F. Catlins to discuss a paid fire department and gain information. General Collins escorted them to the headquarters on Hast Grand street where Chief August Gerstung greeted the visitors. Collins later hosted a luncheon at Rura's restaurant.
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Albert Bosuchweller
Woothess
Dty
Perth Amboy
Dennie F. Catlins
Collins
Grand Street
August Gerstung
Department
Rura
Labor replies to boycott decision in antitrust amendment
Washington on February 6 a reply to the Supreme Court ruling that unions cannot be sued under the Sherman act for boycotting interstate manufacturers. An amendment by representative OConnell of Massachusetts adds that unions cannot be liable for damages from boycotts, clarifying the law.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Wniont
Mtelive O'Connell
Massashu
Buttonmakers prepare Taft and Hughes campaign pins
Washington February six. Buttonmakers begin producing campaign pins for Taft and Hughes on the Republican side and Bryan and Johnson on the Democratic side. Chicago manufacturer John M. Calder says only Taft and Hughes and Bryan and Johnson will be in demand, with presses turning out these likenesses at scale. Each pin sells for a nickel, but production costs run high.
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Telegraph
Washington
Taft
Hughes
Bryan
Johnson
John M. Calder
Chicago
Fairbanks
Canton
Foraker
Knox
Calder
Ryan
Former dictator leaves Portugal for Italy home
Lisbon reports that former premier and dictator Franco has departed Portugal for Italy to settle his future. Officials say his wound is not serious and his advisers urge him not to attend funeral services amid potential demonstrations. Diplomatic corps will visit the mortuary chapel tomorrow.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Franco
Italy
Manuel
Diplomatis Corps
Ely Tate
Carlos
Carlos Wat
Tanta Plain Nailer
Accus i
Alcatel
Newark Manager Frees Players in Major Shuffle
George T. Stallings, owner of the Newark Eastern League club, reentered national play by releasing every player and seeking waivers on seventeen men. The action includes Second Baseman Mullin, purchased from the New York Nationals last season for $2,000. The move signals a major realignment as Stallings aims to reset the team amid ongoing interest from the New York Americans.
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Tournal
Newark
George T. Stallings
Hia
National Games
Bageman Mullin
New York Nationals
Brallingy
New York Americana
Fake Diamond Passed Here Sparked Pawnbroker Suspicion
A fake diamond valued by experts at about 8250 was offered for pawn at Broad Street in Brooklyn by a hurried man claiming to catch a train. Philip Cohen suspected fraud after a prior pawn, police and the chief inspected the ring, and later New York jewelers deemed it a white sapphire set to resemble a diamond.
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Hizabeth
New York
Elizabeth
Brooklyn
Philip Cohen
Broad Street
Prietor
Cohen
Cor
Cohan
Ertetn Paters
Severs
Edward B. Hayde
Strong Sailors Weep As St Cuthbert Mariners Leave
Twenty sailors from the derelict St Cuthbert were shipped aboard the Winifredian to sail home to England and Germany. The Cymric crews were parting ways at New Temple. Many weathered sailors wept and gave cheers for Captain Finch and First Survey. Some injured remain in hospitals while others will join coasting ships later.
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Journal
Boston
St. Cuthbert
Winifredian
England
Germany
Cymric
New, Temhlag
Finch
City Hall Renovation Stalls Expected March Session
City Hall work remains at a standstill with the March 1 session in doubt. Officials say the Grand Jury room will host two meetings until the new chamber is ready, possibly delaying completion to midsummer. Electricians are wiring as delays persist and union issues remain unresolved.
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Isbor
No Hope for Thaw by Way of Transfer
Albany reports attorney O Reilly and Fenbody seek to move Harry Thaw from Matteawan to a New York lunacy unit. Dr Ferrie doubts authority, says transfer unlikely. Thaw shows slight optimism, forming a daily basketball club and allowed a daily cigarette. asylum life remains austere.
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Thaw
Panic on Ferry Triggers Stampede Near Erie Basin
Two hundred passengers on the municipal ferry Brooklyn to Manhattan were thrown into a panic when their vessel collided with a tug and lighter off Erie Basin. A fog obscured the shore, stamping chaos as a dozen teams tried to rush away. Order was restored after about fifteen minutes. part of the cabin was smashed and the foredeck ripped, yet the ferry reached its dock safely.
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The
Journal
New York
New Municipal
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Ciera
Erie Basin
Walstead Killer, then Ended His Life, A Family Tragedy
Dustay Waletead a 45 year old Pullman Company mechanic in Chicago killed his daughter Helen during breakfast and then shot himself. Temporary insanity is cited as his wife explains he suffered from a grip after months of illness. Mrs Walstead says her husband was devoted to his family.
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Journal
Chicago
Pullman Company
Helen
Two More Bays for Fleet at Port of Punta Arenas
Admiral Evans decided two extra days at Punta Arenas will not hinder the American battleship fleet from returning. United States officers may cancel some social obligations to their Contingents amid Chilean officials’ hospitality.
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Port OF
Punta Arenas
Tm Mn
Jon Pana Ua
Evanston
United States
Grand jury to return indictment in Hunt murder case
A grand jury is expected to return an indictment against James Abraham Hunt, a Hewlatt player, in the Granford murder case. Proceedings are set to conclude early next week as Union Business College records and local witnesses are cited in the investigation.
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Granford
Witheanes
James Abraham Hunt
Hewlatt
Trial Transcript Fragment Reveals Names and Claims
A damaged OCR readout offers a fragmentary trial scene mentioning a woman identified as Robinson and references to seating arrangements and supposed actions. The garbled text obscures clear facts but implies ongoing courtroom proceedings with named individuals and allegations.
Crowded Senate hears attack on Treasury
In a packed Senate, Senator Culbertson of Texas pressed an aggressive charge against the Treasury department and Secretary Cortelyou. He alleged improper use of public deposits and questioned the allocation of $75,000,000 in bonds to speculation by New York banks and not for legitimate government business.
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Teegraph
Journal
Washington
Culberton
Texas
Treasury Administration
Senate
Cortelyou
New York
Threatener of Governor Case Continues In Court
A garbled report notes a habeas corpus action involving a governor threat case, with references to Lt panel, Matteswan Angluti, and New Jersey figures, amid chaotic transcription and unclear details. The fragment mentions Governor Stokes and a hospital photostere? ady.
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Tin
Martin's Son Leaves Reformatory After Inquiry Halt
The Rahway Reformatory will lose Harry Stone Martin, son of the superintendent, who faced serious charges. A private meeting of the Reformatory Commission, in Governor Voorhees office, ended with his resignation to avoid a formal investigation. Officials discussed the case informally. his father’s pledge that he would quit soon led to dropping the inquiry. The commission seeks funds for new buildings and a wing, while labor groups questioned the use of low wage parole staff on the project.
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Harry Stone Martin
Rahwiy Reformatory
Reformatory
Foster M. Voorhees
Martin
Huhn
Yeaterday
Noathwest
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Feirbanks
Walyora
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Fo Lunacy Commission
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Matteawan
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