Tragedy In Plainfield: Kech Death By Hanging At Home
Mrs. Gustav Kech found her husband 48 hanging by a rope from a door hinge in their Bond Street home in Plainfield about 3 a.m. He left no note, worked as a laborer with steady wages, and had no known troubles. County Physician Westcott and undertaker’s rooms were notified. the body was removed. Another report notes Lewis Franken, 38, Plainfield Gas Company proprietor, died at his North Avenue residence after a brief illness, discovered in his room by a sudden collapse near the door.
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Gustav Kech
Bond Treet
Mitchell
Weatcott
Plainfield
Lewis Franken
Plainfield Gas Company
Jasen
North Avenue
Alee
Abe Tard & Foise
Kingston Town Bell Toll Sparks Panic in Jamaica
Feb 7 Kingston Jamaica residents feared an earthquake after the town bell tolled loudly. A Chinese man believed to have a government reward for ringing the bell without shaking the tower undertook the feat during midnight. Authorities locked him up as the incident caused laughter more than fear.
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Kingaton
Jamales
Hingaton
Two Steamers Lost in Ice Floes On Lake Michigan
Chicago reports two Goodrich Line steamers trapped in Lake Michigan ice floes. About 300 people aboard and crew face danger as vessels and passengers await rescue near the harbor. Lifesaving stations along the lake shore alerted to a sharp lookout for signs of recovery or further trouble.
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Chicago
Goodrich
Lake Michigan
Ava
Adapy Opeh
Weather Near Record Cold Marks Night Time Low
The reading shows a frigid night with near record low temperatures. At 7 am the thermometer stood at 8 degrees above zero at Oliver & Drake's, rising from 12 degrees above at midnight, while other readings varied, dipping below zero later in the night.
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Oliver & Drake
Inspection of Local Companies in Second Regiment Armory
An annual inspection is scheduled for Companies C and I of the Second Regiment at the focal armory tomorrow night. Captain Louis J. Park of Company C issues orders for all officers and men to assemble Friday February 6 1907 at 745 PM with roll at 756 PM sharp. Dress is blue blouse trousers shirt dress cap and gleaming white gloves no wear of torn uniforms or mismatched caps, collars, or headgear. Health absences will be noted and handled by the commanding officer.
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Wien
234 Infantry
Louis J. Park
Mecona
Mae
Annual meeting of Episcopal Women’s Auxiliary at Trinity Church
The women’s auxiliary of the Eptsogpal Ckurch holds its annual meeting today in the parish house of Trinity Episcopal Church. A large morning attendance heard several addresses by speakers including Bishop Joba and Rev Mr Wood of Foo Chow, VA.
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Eptsogpal Ckurch
Eeremetis
Trinity Mpnacopal Church
Joba
Mr. Wood
Foo Chow, Vna
General Hospital Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the association of the Elisabeth Generalital and Dispensary will be held in the chapel at Central Baptist Church Friday evening at o'clock.
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General Hospital
Central Baptist
Obituary fragment mentions Shaw and Bruns in local tribute
Obituary fragment reports on residents Shaw and Willem Bruns, noting residence details and a remembrance of their lives. The text preserves the event’s tone without graphic detail, highlighting community ties and personal histories from a damaged source.
Pratt on Trial for Profane Language Disturbing Neighbors
The trial of Louis Pratt, a 24 Prospect Street roofer, began before Judge Atwater on a charge of being a nuisance to the neighborhood by using loud profane language day and night. Defense counsel Koestler sought to withdraw the plea and demand a bill of particulars, which the court denied. Witnesses from Prospect and Catherine Streets testified Pratt frequently annoyed neighbors during the summer, including his wife, with his loud oaths.
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Atwater
Louis
Pratt
Prospect Street
Hall & Block
Cque
Samuel Koestler
Oeatler
English
Koestler
Fierratta Ulmer
Samlel R. Stelle
Catherine Street
John Edward Fisher
Charles C. Denton
Atincine
Ardent Suitor Ordered To Keep Peace With Rose Blumeys
Joseph Tertalli of 316 John Street pursued Rose Blumeys on Fourth Avenue with ardor. After threats and aggressive behavior he was arrested and brought before Judge Mahon. The court ordered him to furnish bond to keep the peace with Rose and refrain from further harassment.
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Joseph Tertalli
John’ Street
Rose Blumeys
Fourth Avenue
Joseph
Rose
TV Girl
Joe
Ji Mahon
Helly
Things About Doctors Which All Should Know
Fragmented OCR text referencing doctors including Dr J and Dr McCormack in Bowling Tea. Mentions council, meeting, retin, and public health themes. Details are garbled but imply a medical advisory or public notice urging awareness of doctors and medical practice.
Parada a Big Success at Old Home Week Benefit
A large audience cheered the first Jacobs They Inat evening performance of Parada a Big Success. Fairy tableaux, parades and songs by amateur performers drew praise for staging, color, and coordination. Ada Bracken, Wallace Neil, Charlie Sehear and Mrs E LeRoy Mack earned encores for their standout turns in a program featuring nations, newsboys, and a Mikado scene.
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Parada
Jacobs
Old Home Week Fund
Tme Walliethy
Olen Generis
Spectato
Bundloa
Albert Mowell
Cindy
Ada Bracken
Wallace Neil
Charlie Sehear
E. LeRoy Mack
Mother and son feud over omitted board in District Court
A family dispute split sides as Judge Swift heard a long case in which William F. Loveland of El Moro sued for board allegedly unpaid by Mrs Laura C. Artz as administratrix for her deceased mother. The defense says no contract existed to pay board. The case continued.
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District Court
Swift
Jae
William F. Loveland
Stow
el Moro
Catherine MG Loveland
Laura C. Artz
Love
Arte
Loveland
Madison Avenue
Arts
Roosevelt Auto Company Incorporated Certificate Filing
Fragmentary OCR notes show a certificate of Roosevelt Auto Company Incorporated filed in county clerk office with references to corporate structure, subordination, par value, and locations in Rahway and adjacent areas. The text is garbled and incomplete but indicates a formal corporate filing and capitalization details.
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Stion
Roosevelt Auto - Spice
Vic Sm Raa
Rahway
Ado Aie
Aschobere E. Rd. le Pendljon
Freight wreck leaves two dead in McKeesport area
Fragmentary OCR reports a freight accident near McKeesport resulting in two deaths. Names and exact details are unclear from the unreadable text. Authorities investigate the wreck and salvage operations are ongoing.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Testifies In Stanford White Case
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw recounts her life story and meeting Harry K. Thaw, the case for the defense and the jury briefing promised by Judge Delmas. She describes the events leading to Stanford White's death, her marriage, and the note exchange with Thaw during the trial.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Delmas
Stanford White
Harry K. Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw
The Thaw White Trial Testimony Unfolds In Detail
Witness Evelyn Thaw recounts key moments involving Stanford White and Harry Thaw. She describes first meetings in Paris and New York, threats of marriage, and White's control over social encounters. The testimony covers the party at Madison Square Garden and subsequent studio visits, ending with her impressions of White and Thaw’s reactions.
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Stanford White
Thaw
Delmas
Atlas Goodrich
Twenty-fourth Street
Jerome Obj
Paris
Evelyn
Fifth Avenue
Aitine
White
Mr. White
Tod
Madison Square Garden
Studio
Evalyn
Wrecked schooner lost off Diamagnis Shoals after night long storm
Norfolk Virginia February 1 A three masted schooner driven ashore by heavy seas near Cape Hatteras disappeared by dawn. Ten crew members likely perished as life savers fought the gale to reach the doomed vessel but were beaten back. Rescue efforts suspended with daylight.
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Norfolk
Sean
Diamagnis Shoals
Cape Hatteras
Ahawan
Weorgia
Darknena
John A. Creighton Dies of Pneumonia in Omaha
Omaha, Neb Feb 7 Count Jobe A Creighton 75 year old millionaire philanthropist died here early today of pneumonia. Creighton was made Roman Count by Pope Leo XIII in recognition of his charity. His wards of $9,000 remained incomplete in the record of his endowment.
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Omaha
Neb
Jobe A. Creighton
Creighton
Leo XIII
Cathole
Adnan
Dr James W Siaspada Cleared In Riverhead Murder Trial
New York February 7 a jury found Dr James W Siaspada not guilty in Riverhead Long Island murder trial of his father in law Bartley Horner. The verdict ended the high profile case that had gripped local residents and court watchers.
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New York
James W. Siaspada
Riverhead
L. 1
Bartley . Horner
Wall Street Opens With Mixed Activity In Early Trading
New York Feb 1 The stock market showed renewed activity with gains in many blocks though later trading cooled. The general list rose about one point in early deals before activity faded and fluctuations narrowed. Government and railroad bonds remained quiet as Wall Street opened.
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New York
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Kingston's Town
Shaw
Willem Brunsema
Thar
Prottison Trial
Tertalli
Mother's Board
Roosevelt Auto Company Incorporated
Zion
McKeesport
Pame Bronson
Arthur Lavasarotille
Grreortins
Ea Tetrad Bret
Dytman
Harry Thaw
Anthe
Bie
Dreker Abe
Evelyn Neabit Thaw
Cafe Mertin
McCaleb
Beale
Mre
Rae
Stanford
Martin
Intrance
Macio
Delma
Grippe
Rene
Eee Ey
Rvalyn 2Eenit Thaw
Mr. Thaw
Mr. Beale
Harry
Caleb
Metalet
Pittsburg
Paria
Delman
Branford White
John A. Creighton
Wall
Street
Poote & Company
Coten
Trent Big High
I Bait
Obie
Uh B&lyo Rapid
Chi, Mil, & Bt. P
Feel and Iron
Comtel. Gas
Cessirete
Mt. Central
Ato
Ux T
Mexican Central
Pacis
Bik
Wet
Comtral
Penn
Tenas Pacific
Wee U. BB Pte
Robert €& Lee
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