Thieves Footed It During Freight Transfer Chase
A dramatic early morning pursuit near Central Yard ends as two thieves flee a freight train after a brief exchange of shots. Detectives Hennessy and O Loughlin corner the men as they jump to a coal car and vanish into darkness, leaving behind a bag and a black shawl. The youths are described as young and seemingly intoxicated.
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Connote
Airout
Central
Haylaad
Menawsay
Loughlin
Teanster Yard
Vita
Betty
Annie
Pome Brook
Hennesey
O'Loughlin
Heir Foot
Wii
Bowker Fertilizer Works to Resume Operations
Bowker Fertilizer Works on South Front Street will restart after a materials shortage halted production. Rock from Florida quarries, shipped to Port Tampa and then by rail, delayed freight until last week when cars were provided. Three steamers carrying rock are en route to the factory, with full force expected to be back next week.
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Bowker Fertiaing
South Front “Street
Florida
Port Tampa
Stmmers
Mie
Hawker Factory
City Health Notes Report Fewer Fevers and Deaths
Health officials report fewer scarlet fever and diphtheria cases than prior months while measles, whooping cough, and mumps remain prevalent. Data shows several deaths across diseases with overall case counts and disinfections noted, along with plumbing permits and animal tag receipts in the municipal ledger.
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Hichards
Aminet Michael Dillon
Remarkable progress in Wie popularization and imports
A fragmented notice from 1903 discusses efforts to popularize Wie across the United States and mentions customs statistics of the year. It notes a trial related to oenological imports and acknowledges penalties faced for high import levels. A Lincoln's Birthday reference appears with a public event listing by Mann & Moemann on December 24.
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United
Elizabeths Share In Forward Movement
The Presbyterian Church plans a forward movement in the Elizabeth Presbytery starting in Westfield next Tuesday evening. The campaign will involve most churches, with a February 8 conclusion, beginning with a business dinner February 15 at Westminster Church. Leaders include Rev. Minter Corbett, Rev. J B Rodgers, Rev. William S Hunt, Rev. Albert Erdman, and D Mc Connaugh.
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Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth
Westfield
Amltien
Litividua
Westminster Presbyising
John Stuchell
Minter Corbett
J.B. Rodgera
William’ B. Hunt
Her. Albert
Erdinen
David McConauaghs
Corbett
Presbyterian Board
Rahway Men Convicted of Simple Assault
John Shelistak and Grange Cuanick of Rahway were tried in Court of Common Fleas yesterday for an alleged atrociaus assault on fellow countryman Ewil Bitar. They were convicted of simple assault and battery and will be arraigned for sentence on February 22.
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Rahway
John Shelistak
Grange Cuanick
Common Fleas
Ewil Bitar
Obituary notes for Mrs Ann Runyon saved from New Brunswick
Mrs Ann Runyon widow of Ephraim Runyon of New Brunswick died at noon at the home of Mrs KE Burrows 158 Chilton Street after an illness of one month. She was 12 years old at death, born at South Plain Bell. She was the last of the constituent members of the Naw Market Baptist Church. Survived by son Durell Ranson of La Harpe Kansas, granddaughter Mrs George Gilleapie of Coatesville Park, and great granddaughter Margaret Runyon of this city. Funeral service planned with Rev Dr Waswirk. burial at Plainfield.
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Ann Runyon
Ephraim Wd. Runyon
New Branswick
Burrows
Chilton Street
Runyon
South Plaine Blelt
Naw Market Baptist Church
Durell Ranson
la Harpe
Kan
George Gilleapie
Coatesville, Park
Margaret Runyon
Eclipse to Be a Beauty Tonight in Naval Observatory View
Washington observers will witness a total lunar eclipse with the moon entering Earth's shadow around 1:57 AM and leaving penumbra by 4:37 AM. Astronomer Hill says the display should be striking, chocolate colored against the night sky, with naval observatory observers measuring the eclipse's progress to calculate the moon's diameter.
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Penumbra
Shadow
Penunbra Oo
Ie Wen
Lupa
Washington
North America
America
Europe
Africa
Asia
Australia
Hill
Naval Observatory
Money Found in Prisoner’s Shoe during Larceny Trial
Joseph Mushidis faces Court of Common Pleas before Judge Vail charged with stealing $10 from roommate Joseph Zazinski at 136 Bond Street. money found secreted in Mushidis shoe. he claims it was his own for safekeeping. Another defendant, Frederick Johnson, pleads guilty to chickens larceny and awaits sentencing February 21.
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Joseph Mushidis
Joseph Zazinski
Court of Common Pleas
Vail
Bond Street
Zarincki
Mushidia
Zawind
Frederick Johnson
Hand Says He Found the Chickens in Theft Trial
Fred Hand testified Tuesday in a breaking and entering and chicken theft case at 454 Elizabeth Avenue. He denied that his defense relied on obtaining the birds from a loiterer and claimed the animals were taken by three feral suspects who later dropped them. Hand faced charges of larceny after pleading guilty to minor counts.
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Fred Hand
Georg Weimar
Elizabeth Avenue
Ailotter
Aleet
Bne
Weimar
Hand
A Shei Endeavor Bouaty foe ipon Avenua
Presbyterian Church at Madison and Veirmount avenues will hold a community event. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the venue and street names are readable.
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Presbyterian Church
Madison and
Veirmount— Avenues
Strike Preparations and Ferry Collision Report
Secret meetings in Wilkes Bar re reveal scale group plans for a potential strike. National and district leaders from Indianapolis to Philadelphia expected, Mitchell absent from talks, while a New York ferry incident causes minor injuries and minor damage as Brooklyn tugboat collision alters a stern wake.
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Wilkes-Barre
Mitchell
Wut
Nicholla
Fahey
Detrey
Indianapolis
Nicholy
Pst
Tugboat Smith sinks in North River after leak
New York Feb 8 the tug John Smith of the Lackawanna railroad marine service sank in the North River off Fier 59 early this morning with seven men aboard. After a leak was discovered while towing a float the crew fought to keep water out but the vessel lurched and sank despite help from the Vanderbilt. All seven men escaped to the Vanderbilt as a wrecking company began work to salvage the Smith.
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New York
John 8 Smith
Lackawanna Railroad + marine service
Anak
North River
Fier
Wyldesmien
Vanderbilt
Assiurance
Smith
Pumlps
Wylde
Vanderbilt Jnst
Mutiny Law Read On Warships
San Diego reports that the US cruiser Marblehead faced mutiny aboard as sailors refused duties after sailors arrived near Fichilinque Bay. Commander Mulligan read articles of war to quell the unrest, noting extended shore leave and wage issues affecting discipline aboard.
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San Diego
Cal
Anilor
United States
Marblehead
Fichilinque Bay
Mulligan
San Francisco
Port Angeles
Mirdlebrad
Agein
Blue Jackets
Hoch’s Hope for Rehearing Blasted by Court
Springfield Feb. Supreme Court denied the petition for a re hearing in the murder case of Jo hann Hoch the Chicago wife killer. He is scheduled for execution February 23. Governor Deen’s reprieve request for delay was not upheld.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Johann Hoch
Chicago
Amelia Ficher Hoch
Nes
Deen
Disgraced minister Wade in Waukegan crash
Chicago February reports Rev Jimmne G Wade a Frost Congregationalist leader in Waukegan was arrested on an offense linked to the death of one minister and the disgrace of another. This morning he leapt before a fast moving passenger trolley, was badly hurt but may recover. A supposed suicide note raised disbelief among his church as revival services continued. He claimed memory gaps about the letters he allegedly wrote to himself.
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Chicago
Jimmne G. Wade
Waukegan
Albanis
Wade
United States
Anarchists Held After Day of Writings
A chaotic incident ends with several anarchists detained after a day of unrest. Police say twenty suspects were rounded up and interrogations continue. Federal agents coordinate with local authorities as crowds disperse.
Hepburn Rate Bill Passed Despite Turbulent Floor Debate
A fragmentary report from Washington describes passage of the Hepburn rate bill with broad Democratic support and seven Republicans joining to sustain the measure. The bill empowers the Interstate Commerce Commission to substitute a reasonable, family-consumer friendly rate when a rate is deemed unrenomable, pending court review. The measure now goes to the Senate, where opponents will seek amendments, and the House appears likely to sustain the outcome. The floor was crowded, lively, and largely supportive of enactment.
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Washington
Reb
Weeks
Mosech Perkins
Sieley Pemmiy
Southwick
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Derailed car blocks New York subway hub
New York February 8 A work train derailed near Grand Central New York City blocking subway service between 2 and 6 am. Twenty workers aboard the painter crew escaped unharmed though one car Rent diagonally across both trucks caused major disruption. Passengers paid fares were refunded or lost.
Wall Street Trade Dulls Amid Weak Interest and Declines
In New York today trading showed little activity as operators shunned the market amid a slow week. Several traders reported selling out their books and a near standstill in commission business. Early price action favored declines across many issues with government bonds steady and other markets showing muted movement.
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New York
Fat
Lawyer Park Argues Epics In Dog Shooting Trial
In Cranford a shooting case against John P M Joseph for killing Mrs Adelaide Stevenson’s dog opened with Frederick W Park of New York summarizing his client’s stance. The defense sought to cast doubt on Stevenson’s dog’s ownership and Joseph’s intent while witnesses testified. The judge intervened to curb improvised testimony.
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Court of Common Pleas
Frederick W. Park
New York
Cranford
Park
Caldwell
Old First Church
Stevenson
Joseph
Doge
Mra. Stevenson
Steventon
Joesph
I . We
Seoeph Nine
Cts
Tanavenson
Counsal
Srand Mises
Antodate
W. Eldridge
Vail
Punch Bowl for Emperor William on Anniversary
Feb twenty seven marks a public celebration honoring old soldiers now American citizens. A fine punch bowl designed by Ab bowl features silver, ivory, onyx and five wit a in a commemorative display. The event, part of a German tribute, expresses friendship and patriotism across forty five states.
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Benton
Mase
America
Abbow
Witia
Pianos Tuned Repaired as Heard in Classified Notice
Wheeler and Wilson and Singer D J Holland advertise pianos tuned and repaired services. The brief notice mentions Baretta ReedS ROT and a Browd location, indicating a local classified listing for piano maintenance and sales.
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Wheeler & Wilson
D J. Holland
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Korea
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Albert Erdman
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Out AcConsughy
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Thess C. Dunne
Thoméa
Es Dunne
Elmira
Bernard Mclain
Weatfeld Avenue
Thin City
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Brooklyn
John Mitchell
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Tad
Folin
Use Miriork
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Lewis
Aid
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Mebe
St .Ceorge
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Kent
Theo
Capt Vaston
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Paston
Paxton
Aya
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Paxton Anya
Rim
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Boved
Hoch
Bam
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House
Mawiteh
Grand Centruk
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Xellora
Wall Street
Riments
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MeMickla
Walter Niuy
Manhattan
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Reading
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