City surveyor report on riverfront bulkhead project near First Street
City Council debated a waterfront development for the Elizabeth River frontage between Anilage avenue and First Street. A motion called for the city surveyor to report site details and probable bulkhead and land costs, with discussion over dock use, river depth, and bridge considerations.
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Amyvermet
Staten Teland
Sueets
Parke
Vinci
Ford
Tas Materials Cone
Nuglles
Ford Anid
Hirt Street
English
Board of Freeholders
Nugent
Critietwin
Brajeet
Citiway
Cmt
Benlywrontel
Xment
Connellman Sauer
Board of Excise meeting ends in minute and a half
The Board of Exci se met this afternoon with the session lasting one minute and a half. Renewal of several names is noted including Annie and Kaveres Andre, Krauns Brothers, and others listed with addresses on Front Street, Magnolia, and Higgins.
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Rover
Annie and
Kaveres
Andre ‘Koonela
Front Street
Krauns Brothers
Fiat
Havald
Hroeker
Ellenbeth Ite
Er Forther
Augund
Sehmitt
Higgins Es
Royce's Liquor License Transfer Noted in City Ledger
A garbled notice records a license transfer for Royce's Liquor and mentions retirement by a party named F. from the brover Tanincea, alongside references to a new owner and a third street address at 45 Third slider. The fragment references an Orshardt Cafe and a Pilsner beer as part of a circular payee entry.
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Siiect Pinnarier
Orshardt
Fixing Price for Schardien's Grove
The court appointed commission to condemn land along the Central Railroad near Divi vom Street met to set a just price for the parcel owned by N. H. Isham. The commission, including Foster Voorhies, William Howard, and Peter Bennett, weighs the railroad’s need against Isham's asking price as the grove’s trees were cleared for yard expansion. The site, tied to I. Peter Selardion and J. P. Schandien, has a historic grave nearby once famous for its day.
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Central Railroad Company
N. H. Isham
Central Railroad
Divivom Street
Knowin
Sebardian Wek
Court House
I. Peter Selardion
J.P. Schandien
Elizabeth Avenue
Pleole Gmvints
Offer to Purchase Fire House Site Moves to Finance Committee
A letter from Fire Department Secretary Murphy proposes buying the Engine No. 4 site at Bay Street and Grind Street. If approved, headquarters may move and Engine No. 2 will receive a new location. Board of Fire Commissioners has long debated the site due to trolley and wagon traffic congestion.
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Biameth
Murphy
Fire Department
Board of Fire Commissioners
Ten Thousand Dollar Blaze Hits Marshall and Ball's
A Newark clothing house at Murelall and Ball's on Broad street suffered a fire after closing time. The interior and stock were gutted or damaged by smoke and water. Estimated loss exceeds $10,000. repairs will commence and business to reopen soon.
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Murelall & Ball
Broad Street
Newark
A Half Million Concern Incorporated Certificate filed
Certificate of incorporation was filed in the county clerk’s office by the Quincy Manchester Sargent Company, principal office in Newfield. The company will manufacture signaling and safety appliances for railroads. Authorized capital stock is 000,000 divided into 5,000 shares of 100 each. Incorporators are William D. Sargent, Wert Orange, William Conover, and Daniel W. Yerkley, all of New York.
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juincy-Manchester-Sargent Com+ py
Muinfeld
Willian D. Sargent
Wert Orage
William Conover
Daniel W. Yerkley
New York
Arrests Made In Wire Theft Case In City
Captain O Leary and Charlow M Plute. Thomas Smith and George M Jang of the Western Woon Telegraph Company sue for a wire theft. The suspects deny stealing. claim they found the wire discarded. Jang states the wire was torn from a pole and they were sent to the grand jury.
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O'Leary Lofuay Atforlks
Charlow M. Plute
Thomas Smith
Western Woon ‘Telegraph Company
George M. Jang
Smith
Vlate
Eid
Lang
Pintz
Grand Jury
Obituary notices for Bridget Seers Heery and family
Obituary reports Mrs Bridget Heery wife of Michael Beery died at Magnolia over News. She lived in Cor about thirty two years and was a communicant of the Church of the Sacred Heart. Funeral details to be announced in tomorrow’s Journal. Also notes the death of Miss Uncle Mahon daughter of Sarah and the late Michael Mahon with funeral notices to appear tomorrow.
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Bridget Seers
Bridget’ Heery
Micwael Beery
Thoma
William
Uncle Mahon
Saral
Michael Mahon
Church of the Sacred Heart
Jaden and Hoffmann Court Orders Spelling Teal Item
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Jaden and Hoffmann with an order and a price of 49 dollars. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations emerge from the text.
Death of Soldier Kane Under Inquiry at Fort Oglethorpe
John R Kane of Elizabeth city and Twelfth United States Cavalry died after a stone was hurled at him near Fort Oglethorpe Georgia Two soldiers were arrested and await punishment The case is under military investigation Kane who enlisted at fifteen served in the Philippines Texas and China He was a Holy Rosary parishioner and a former clerk for the Central Railroad of New Jersey His body will be sent home for burial with floral tributes sent from Fort Oglethorpe
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John R. Kane
Twelfth
United States Cavalry
Fort Oglethorpe
Gay
Marymaret Kane
Marathon
N. Vu
Coronet Cave
Kane
Young ‘Kane
Young Kane
Elizabeth
Wiliam N. Kane
Holy Rosary
Central Railroad
Philippines
Texas
China
PJ. Sheehan
Fort Ogleth
Ial
Trenton
John Kane
J. R Kane
Gallows for Johnson Ready in Mount Holly
Mount Holly reports hammers and timber as Rufus Johnson prepares to die by hanging on February 23 for the murder of Miss Florence Allinson. Sheriff and crowd interest rise as the scaffold goes up amid talk of the high profile case and public reaction.
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Mount Holly
Rufus Johnson
Misa Florence Allinson
Walter Allen
Johnson
Charles Gill
Clay
Urker
Philadelphia
Miss Allinson
Summit Realty Company Incorporation Certificate
The certificate of incorporation lists Summit Realty Company as the incorporators Joseph O. Chrye, Morrin A. Jileon, and George J. Falken of Newark. The document states the total authorized capital but cuts off before final figures.
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Ton Iny Incorporated
Summit Realty Company
Joseph 0. Chrye Jal
Morrin A. Jileon
George J. Falken
Newark
Pianos Tuned and Roast Chickens Reported
A fragmented note mentions tuning pianos and roasting chickens, with stray filler text about a milk fed roast and numbers. The readable portion implies a casual, household scene without a clear event or date. No identifiable persons or organizations are present.
Day Before the Wedding Provokes Jungle Decor Ideen
Washington February 1 Miles Alice Roosevelt plans a wedding with jungle themed decor as a centerpiece. Beds of ferns and palms are adjusted to avoid the bride’s criticism while guests and dignitaries, including Speaker Cannon and Secretary Taft, arrive for the ceremony. The Longworths’ travel plans and post wedding quarters are noted, with security and public access tightly controlled.
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Washington
Miles Alice Roosevelt
Willy
Florista
Mrs. Langworth
White House
Cner
United States
Nichol Jan Longworth
Theodore
Miniig
Roosevelt
Ohio States
Cannon
House of Rep
Tesentatives
Taft
Clarence Edwarda
War Department
Domm
Taft Party
Lloyd Griscoms
Tokingall
Thomay Nelson
Quincy Adams Shaw, Jr
Nathaniel Simpkins
Francia’ Tange
Flugh Whitney
Norman
Boston
Vincount de Chambrun
Nicholas
Buckner Wallingford
Cincinnati
Longworth
Julive Fleischman
William G. Herron
Blair Painter
Morton J. Henry
Syl. ,Vester
Ryan
Mra
Gnant
Bells Ring in Oyster Bay for Roosevelt Wedding
Oyster Bay residents prepared for a public ceremony as bells rang at noon tomorrow to honor the pending Roosevelt wedding. The local pageantry drew church and civic groups, though few outsiders were expected to attend as the town awaited official word from the Roosevelt family.
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Oyster Bay
Denmark Observes Day of Mourning as King Rides in Procession
Copenhagen reports Denmark’s royal mourning for the late monarch. The Italian settlement is removed to Roskilde for interment after a solemn royal procession through crowded streets led by the new king Frederick. King of Norway and other mourners attend as streets fill with black-clad citizens. The royal coffin is placed aboard a train to Roskilde for burial services.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Ruahabbe
Fekiant
Zealand
Demmirk
Palaes
Husaare
Teelor
Army
Navy
de Qarlilioniers
Frederick
Ninhony
Norway
Roskilde
M Call Life Looms Over Lakewood Patient
John A. McCall former president of the New Yor Life Insurance Company remains gravely ill at Lakewood. Dr. Lindley reports no clear improvement and notes dwindling strength as the case intensifies with the illness. Rumors at Laurel House suggest a weakened condition and limited nourishment.
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Lakewood
John A. McCall
New Yor Life Insurance Company
Charles Lindley
McCall
Lindley
McCallina
Laurel Howe
Ibin
Aind
Police to study Washington records system
New York police officials directed Sergeants Richard No Weight Arthur and Mack to travel to Washington to study the court filing system used by the federal capital. The Washington method, enacted since 184, is seen as a superior filing approach, though some doubt its full adoption in New York.
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New York
Bingham
Richard No Weight
Arthur
Hot
Mack
Washington
Binguans
Man Arrested After Epilepsy Defense Cited
An incident at Julestrat Maarkison Avenue ended with officers detaining a man who appeared intoxicated and helpless on the sidewalk. In court he claimed the name Edward Hace from New York and said he suffers epileptic fits. Judge Mahon urged caution during proceedings.
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Denmar Inet
Julestrat Maarkison Avvnint
Fragmented ad text from local drugstore notice
A damaged OCR fragment describes a drugstore advertising process. It mentions Shaheen naar and the Journal branch, with telephonic ad placement and same day or next morning publication. Details are unclear and names are uncertain.
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Shaheen Naar
Jounal
Mearby Emira Tons
Dek
Bloody brawl at Kenilworth shocks town
A fight eruption in Kenilworth left several combatants injured and caused local officials to search for a suspect. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with bruising and medical attention before authorities arrived. The tense incident raised questions about identities and motives as residents awaited further details.
Miners Conference Increases Demands Details
New York February 1 The miners sub committee formed at Ashland House to refine and present specific demands with data. A seven member panel will prepare items for a joint conference with operators, likely stretching into the week, as both sides weigh each demand before public reaction shapes the final stance.
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New York
Ashland House
Mii Minera
Wermin
Manly
Wall Street slides as stocks drift lower in late session
February 16 market activity shows a broad downturn with low price ranges and declines in many issues. Union Pacific moves at 162 with government bonds steady, while brokers note a hardening trend later as shorts cover and prices recover from early losses. Judge orders jail for Newman case as delays persist in Trenton proceedings.
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Lowes
Fa & Wombeest
Bendmarest Bas Paet
Tepuriant
Union Pacific
Ladies Aid Society Oversees Hospital Window Display
At General Hospital the Ladies Aid Society arranges the hospital window display from a donor’s truck. H B Wirenbrенser of 34 Westminster Avenue leads the event with arrangements for spring suits and the latest patterns for fall and winter wear.
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Ladies” Aid Society
Poole
Natttution
Turoldh Aemainene
Truck
Licenses Of The Theatres Spark Mayor's Probe
Mayor Berry blasted managers of local theatres over missing license payments and improperly staged performances. The city council plans a shows and exhibitions fee based on a 1906 law, with Lyceum and Jagobe theaters ordered to secure permits or face fines. The mayor granted a temporary permit process while the licensing committee considers fees.
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Berry
Iwent
Nunmgera
Mannjeor
Jagoby
Browk Street
Hin Amd Anid
Dicots
Ly K. H. Kilroy
Ponemittee
Council
Lyceum Theatre
Jagobe Theatre
Gore
Chief of
Im Theatre
Threat of Massacre at Peking Rumor Supposed Plot
A Feb 16 dispatch reports a rumor of a plot to massacre foreigners in Peking discredited by United States Minister Rockhill who says no foundation exists. A separate Feb 16 note from Bhanghal cites mob activity in Sganking and Nganhwel with no reported deaths.
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Peking
United Staten
Rockhill
Bhanghal
Sganking
Occidentale
Case of Overseer of the Poor versus Joseph Halbel
The Court of Quarter Sessions before Judge Vail heard the case of the Overseer of the Poor against Joseph Halbel over a disputed equipkanning matter. City Attorney di Or Connolly represented the plaintiff and Abe J. David the defendant. The jury returned a verdict of guilty.
New York Real Estate Rep Visits City for Apartment Hotel Site
J. Wh. Kavanah, a representative of five New York real estate firms, spent yesterday in the city to scout locations for a large apartment hotel. He noted potential patronage from local business leaders if such a hotel is built here.
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J. WH. Kavanah
New York
Special Meeting Of Board Of Trade In Bosra
Fragmentary report notes a special meeting of the Board of Trade with Western government affairs under discussion at Trenton. Rockwell is reported dead in Albany. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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BOARD_OF TRADE
Bosra
Trenton
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