Civil War veteran David McCandless Dies at 95 in Elizabeth
David McCandless, long the oldest Civil War survivor in Elizabeth, died at his son-in-law James Manshan’s home at 149 Orchard Street. Enlisting at about 50 in the Ninth New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, he fought in major battles including New Bern, SC, and later helped dedicate a monument to the Ninth. Survived by wife Mary Place and three sons, funeral arrangements were set for Wednesday morning.
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David McCamdiens
Elizabeth
James’ C. Manshan
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Misa Mary Place
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America
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Epee Machine Works
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Robert
Newark
Fragmentary OCR Notice From Obscure Local Segment
The readable portions show garbled text about a person named Thorn and Benornt or Beaton with references to years and a daughter. The legible fragments hint at a personal or genealogical notice but lack clear actions, dates, or entities to confirm a complete event.
Elizabeth Loses Encampment Decision In New Jersey
The Council of Administration of the A RR encampment plans to meet tomorrow in the city to decide the site for the next annual encampment. Indications point to Lang Bianth as the likely location.
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Lang. Bianth
Surprise Recertion for J Darling on Is Real
Fragmentary OCR report mentions a surprise recertion for J Darling with limited legible details. It references a visit and stance, and shows scattered names like Rowe and Janes with unclear associations. The readable text is incomplete and lacks a clear event or outcome.
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J. Darling
Annual exhibition of American craft and design noted
Fragmentary OCR describes a yearly exhibition of fine wares or works by notable designers. It highlights the display of creations from leading firms and stores, underscoring a secure tie to regional designers and merchants. The text emphasizes craftsmanship and prospective market interest.
North Broad Street Kicks At Flat Wheel Madness
A chaotic scene unfolds on North Broad Street as persistent wheel noise drives residents to call the City Board of Health. The impatient whistle and rattle of flat wheels disrupt the night, prompting investigations and tense exchanges with officials who vow to end the nuisance.
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Last Von Ende Concert Opens Piano Quartet
A fragmented recital note describes Miss Kate and Chittenden with Vasar as pianists, performing Beethoven quartet op. 16 and a dolin polo piece. The text hints at a program order and a prelude, mentioning Elisabets in vague terms and urging prompt attendance.
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Kate
Chittenden
Vasar
Gane Tone
Dolin Polo
Eualof Eligabetls
Ealby
Lea
Fragmented OCR: unclear names and dates in local note
A damaged OCR fragment contains scattered letters and partial words including names and a date that are unreadable, yielding no clear event or action. The readable bits do not form a complete fact, leaving the item ambiguous and not titleworthy.
First Ward Ready for Row in Hurley Controversy
City coverage centers on the First ward as talk swirls over the nomination of John J. Hurley as assessment commissioner. McGurn’s absence from caucus and possible retaliation rumors dominate the scene amid Democratic tensions and councilman disputes. Nearby, Thaw trial proceedings resume with Dr Evans and Wagoner testifying on insanity. center on Thaw’s motive and the premeditation question in Stanford White murder case.
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Erie
New York
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Bolton
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Acros
Maison Square
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Eyane
Jerome
Je Waldt
Jailed on Theft Charge
A brief report notes a suspect was jailed on theft charges. Details such as identity, location, and court actions are limited in the fragment, but the case is progressing through the legal system.
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Thaw Trial Testimony Includes Delusions and Will Dispute
In a tense session, Evana brands Thaw’s Providence claim as delusional while questions about remorse surface after a homicide. Delmas presses for Thaw's will as evidence, Judge Fitzgerald mulls introducing codicils, and Jerome contends the entire will must be shown. The adjournment follows amid heated exchanges as spectators await rulings.
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Stanford White
Evans
Alleniat
Charles G. Wagner
Nets
Toray
Delmas
Fitzgerald
Delman Ape
Selmas
Dr. Brave
Jerome
Ubel
O'Reilly
Wet Morning and Afternoon Observations in City Reports
A fragmented report notes a wet day with police saying no arrests for alcohol violations. Sales appear unrestricted in the morning but a sudden urge arose for saloonkeepers to stop selling after 11 pm, with authorities indicating general observance of the liquor law.
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Elizabeth
Funds for the Old Home Week drive
In a garbled note the committee of the Board outlines funds for Old Home Week. The fragmented text hints at collecting donations and establishing buttons or insignia for display, aiming to finance events and appearances at various local venues.
Fragmentary note on a late night event in New York
The readable text hints at a late night incident in New York with phrases about time and belonging. Details are unclear, with garbled wording and missing names or actions, providing no verifiable facts or identifiable entities to confirm a concrete news item.
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York
Judge Swift III Admits Illness Delays Court
District Court Judge C Addison Swift is confined at home with rheumatic illness. Judge William X Nowcora from Plainfield has arrived to handle landlord and tenant cases. All cases of interest were postponed until Thursday.
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District Court
C. Addison Swift
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Plainfield
Fragmented notes from a French theater premiere
Readable parts describe a premiere at the Feriét Theatre Francais with sudden sound on stage and tears. Shadows of confusion and disjointed phrases mention a grand duke and Sarthe hodlandst mount amid an odd, halted account.
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Theatre Francais
High Speed Upset Cars in Central Train Wreck
New York investigators plan to start today to determine cause of the Bedford Park electric train crash that killed twenty and left 147 injured. Officials indicate excessive speed near a curve and the lack of a protective mechanism may have contributed to the disaster. Witnesses say speeds may have reached seventy miles per hour, with some suggesting a record run motive amid commuter traffic.
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New York
New York Central
Bedford Park Station
Caromer
Epeed
Will Ewing
White Plains
James Murray Held On Suspicion in Bayrett Street Arrest
Last night shortly after dark James Murrey was arrested near Chilton Street on suspicion of attempting to rob Mrs J. Ward. The chaotic note of the report mentions a failed assault and echoes of a pursuit, with uncertain names and locations.
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James Murray
Ofter Ward
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Mra J. Om
Wall Street Market Woes Prompt Mixed Reactions
Bleak market tone dominates trading as irregular orders surface in Amalgamated and Associated firms. Analysts note uneasy sentiment and cautious activity across key indices amid slow economic signals and unsettled investor confidence.
George Danhe Surprise Party Honors Gyergs Emam
A varpeien party was held in honor of Gyergs Emam at the Flora vered residence. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Mie May Lanahan. Miss Anna Danbe. Miss Mary Fely. Mist S. Grevess. Mrs Hy Awaeory. Mrs Exxtna Hart. Mie. Margaret Dugén. Mine Cone. Mian Mary Onessay. Mise Kienore Huthmas. Mire. OG. Muthmen. D. Manning. M4. Kampety. J.Greeley. J. Hea Rogersca. G.
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Flora Vered
D. Manning
Kampety
J.greeley
J. Hea- Rogersca
Thieving Boy Causes Trouble for Italian Leader
A terse report notes a young thief caused unrest among Italian officials leading to police action. The item appears in a brief local page with limited readable details and no clear names beyond generic references.
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