Collins Not Elected in Second Brigade Bid
In Frentom on February 16 a deadlock occurred after forty five ballots in the race for brigadier general to head the Second Brigade. Colonel Collins of Elizabeth, commanding the Second Regiment, tied with Colonel John A. Mather of the Third Regiment at five votes apiece as the field officers cast ballots. After a recess, the Third Regiment backed Colonel Mather, and balloting resumed with 20 votes cast and a different outcome, suggesting continued contention and possible further rounds.
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John A. Mather
Tole
Votig
Beeord
Mather
Noming
Wallace Ty
Night street lighting contract bid cited in NSO notes
The Pabtie Serview Corporation bids for a two year lighting contract with the city, offering 7.0 per care light for 260 lights at 8,000 candle power each. No other bid was received, according to the Street Lighting Committee report from 992.50 per annum.
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Pabtie Serview. Corporation
City Hall site review by Public Grounds and Buildings committee
The Public Grounds and Buildings Committee of the city discussed potential alternatives for a new City Hall site. The group reviewed advisability, costs, and logistical considerations for relocating the city’s primary government building.
Thaw Lawyers Confer Over Lederer Divorce Case
In New York on February 16 Evelyn Thaw was summoned to the Tombs by a lawyer seeking full explanation in the Lederer divorce dispute. Delmas, chief counsel for Lederer, escorted Thaw to a private conference with O'Reilly and others as a possible major development loomed this afternoon.
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New York
Evelyn Thaw
Delmas
George Lederer
Evelyn Nonbit Thaw
Gat
Pee
Dan Oreilly
Mary Wat
Princeton
Jetter
Patton
Fire Department Expansion Urged by City Committee
A city committee urged the Board of Fire to speed expansion of engine houses, focusing on the northwestern area near the railroad arches and the downtown business and manufacturing districts. The Public Grounds and Buildings Committee discussed locations and funding for additional stations.
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Go Board of Fire
Soenmindanare Tolle City
Goundif
Comejestowars
Tyigg
Finasen
Commisten and i
Disaster on the Valdivia Steamer Tragedy at Sea
News from New York reports a February 13 disaster aboard the Hamburg American liner Valdivia. An engine boiler explosion killed seven and wounded several, with three crewmen blown to atoms. Panic and scalding injuries followed as passengers faced flooding and structural damage from the blast.
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New York
Pervons
Valdivia
Haytion Porte
Union County Cases in Supreme Court
In Trenton on February 10 the New Jersey Supreme Court opens its February term with 173 cases for argument. Union County cases will be heard at Railways, with Kierman for the complainant and Bernhard for the defendant. The docket includes diverse matters against Railway Company and related parties, including a mandamus or certiorari action.
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Trenton
New
Jermy Supreme Court
State House
Cass
Tihie
Union County
I Rem
Tamerrer
Av Kierman
John A. Bernhard
Gerhard
James C
ZSC
Seay
Von Buelow Ends Fear in Berlin Election Fallout
Berlin Feb 16 Prince Buelow the chancellor released a statement via Publishers Press outlining Germany policy after the victory in elections He says Kaiser William will not pursue hostile world politics and that new financial estimates will be discussed in the Reichstag next week to avoid intended dangers.
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Berlin
Prince von Huelew
Kaiser William
Newsy
Europe
von Baelow
Preas
Prings von Baslaw
Wollen
Himelf
Tosa
Prince You Buelow
Erie
Reichstag
New National Bank for New York
A well authenticated Wall Street rumor claims a new national bank will open in New York with a large capital. Report cites leading backers including Shubete and other prominent figures tied to major theater ventures and financial circles.
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York
New York
Wall Street
Sealiiation
Kentucky
Papen Degen
Atwater Sworn In as Judge of Court of General Pleas
Edward Atwater was sworn in as a judge of the Court of General Pleas. The oath was administered at the Paige Bok Well amid formalities.
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Fudge
Edward
Atwater
Court of Gamuben Pleas
Paige
Plot to Blow Up Cruiser Yorktown Disclosed
Vallejo California February reports an investigation at Mare Island Navy Yard revealed a plot to explode the U S cruiser Yorktown. Rivets were removed from her boilers and a substitution of the Chicago occurred as the plot unfolded. Authorities continue to hunt those responsible with details kept secret.
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Vallejo
Cal
Mare Island Navy Yard
United States
Yorktown
Uae
Chicago
Central
Princess Clementine Dies in Vienna at Age 80
Princess Clementine of Coburg mother of Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria died in Vienna on February 14 at eighty. She was regarded as Europe’s most capable woman and the real ruler of Bulgaria, with a reputation for pursuing her aims relentlessly. Allegations connected her to the assassination of former Premier N. Stambulos in 1896 after retirement.
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Vienna
Austria
Clementine of
Arlington printer dies by own action in New York hotel
Arlington resident Laula N. Hanover, a well known printer, shot and killed himself in a New York hotel to avoid publicizing the name of the woman he deserted his family for amid divorce proceedings instigated by his wife. The incident occurred near Pek ent bleh wie orien ae Pilress and telephone number in Arlington.
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Arlington
Laula N. Hanover
Toinhatetes
New York
Orien
Wall Street Market Steady With Minor Gains
The New York stock market showed little movement with few notable shifts. Anaconda surged to a high around 284, Canadian Pacific climbed to 180 and added about 10 more, while most issues drifted in modest directions.
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New York
Eemersity
Bhut
Anaconde
Canadian Pacific
Central Flyer Kills Man At Bayonne
Bayonne February 16 Michael Holub aged 35 of unknown address was instantly killed by an eastbound Jersey Central express train at West Street station. He had a ticket for York and was presumably attempting to board or cross the track when struck. Local investigators are gathering facts as the accident is investigated.
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Bayonne
Micheal Holub
Addres
Jersey Central
West Street
Holub
York
Rockefeller Suffering from Grip Amid Reports of Illness
A terse bulletin notes that Nelson Rockefeller is ill with grip resulting in limited public appearances. Medical staff provide routine care as inquiries focus on his condition and schedule.
M Gurn Calls Appointee Incompetent In City Council Shakeup
The City Council dismissed the Board of Assessment Commissioners and named John J. Hurley Henry A Rath and William Miller to replace them Caleb C Pruden was rejected while Rath was accepted A dispute arose as Councilman McGurn accused Hurley of incompetence and denied attending a caucus with Democrats and Republicans split over the appointments
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Board of Assessment Commissioners
John J. Hurley
Henry A. Rath
William Miller
Oine
Caleb C. Pruden
Mr. Rath
McGurn
John J. H
Cilman McClura
St. Gaugellman
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