Thaw Second Trial Jury Drawn Amid Courtroom Tension
New York January 6 jury selection began for Harry K Thaws second trial for the Stanford White murder. Foreman Jerome Gheinmely qualified as Juror No 1 while twenty veniremen who failed to respond were fined. The court planned strict schedules and potential insanity defenses by Littleton with Thaw in custody as his wife Evelyn watched from the gallery.
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Journal
New York
Harry K
Stanford White
Charles FE
Gheinmely
One Hundred and’ Fifteenth Street
Secon
Littleton
Yenney
Gatorstones
Harry K. Thaw
Evelyn
Anne
See
Dowling
Justice Ouling
Walk-Over Reductions On Walk-Over Shoes
Local advertisement fragment lists Walk-Over shoe reductions and store promotions. Mentions Levy's shoe store, unions, night school, principal, and upcoming events with unclear dates. Text is garbled but centers on sales and promotions for men’s footwear.
Mack Assumes Duties as Tax Board Clerk
Edward LeRoy Mack, Councilman from the Twelfth ward, assumed the office of clerk to the Union County Board of Taxation this morning after appointment by the board, which had postponed filling the vacancy since Townsend resigned. The Plainfield Trust Company committee pushing an assignment from $75,000 to $161,000 will receive consideration today.
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Mack
TAX Board
Edward LeRoy Mack
Union ‘County Board of Taxation
Foria
William
Townsend
Los
Tex
Aesexsmen
Plainfield ‘Trust
Amateur yachtsmen face two weeks long voyage in storm
Boston fishing schooner Fame, missing since December, was towed into port by Revenue Cutter Mohawk after a two week voyage weathered by fierce winds. Crew faced delays near Halifax due to smallpox aboard and rough seas that forced the vessel far off course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hallies
Boston
Caine Halifax
B. B
Ves
Boy Missing Then Found In Hospital After Fall Injury
The Kaiser family reported their 11 year old son George missing since Monday in New York. He was found at General Hospital after a head injury from a street fall left him unable to recall his name or address. He was taken home a week later and has since recovered.
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Kaiser
George Kaiser
Elizabeth Avenue
George
Beekman Street
New York City
New York
General Hospital
Hin S
Memorial to James Morrison Dedicated at St Johns Church
Dr. Glazebrook dedicated the memorial window in St Andrew's Chapel honoring James Morrison who died in 1906 at age 70. Morrison, native of New York, active church worker and three-time Elizabeth city treasurer, served with the Seventh Regiment National Guards and fought at Gettysburg.
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Otis Allen
Glazebrook
St.Tolin’s Church
James Morrison
Library of
Alexandria
Provid
New York
Iment
National Guards of
Gettysburg
St. John’s Church
Elizabeth
John W. Whelan
John McGrath
Rent Strikers in New York Elect Leader as Wives of Millionaires
Mrs J G Phelps Stokes is chosen to direct the rent strike campaign in New York Washington reports the movement grows and assumes a demonstrative character red banners pepper meetings landlords linked to the protests faced police as dozens of demonstrators are accused of inciting to riot evictions begin with 400 to 500 families facing loss of homes over unpaid rents
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the Journal
New York
J.'G. Phelps-' Stokes
East
Washington
Jst
Aese
Grandson Finds Body of Cranford Woman After Fire
The body of Theresa Kleinfelder, 70, found in the yard of her daughter Emma Peters at 118 Jefferson Avenue. She had saturated her clothes with kerosene and set herself afire, police say, after spending winter with her daughter. She previously lived at 102 Walnut Avenue Cranford and owned the three story building. Funeral arrangements will be private with services in Cranford. Survived by son William and daughter Emma Peters and grandson John Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Kleinfelder
Emma Peters
Jefferson Avenue
Klein
Gutleide
Kleinfelder
Jacob Kleinfelder
Roselle
Cranford
Jto Stiner
W. J.gray
Walnut Avenue
Wentcott
Kieinfelter
William
Emma: Peters
Thie Sig Tesides
John Peters
Sandy Hook Pilot William Hall Dies Aboard Steamship
New York January 6 William Hall, the Sandy Hook pilot, was found dead in his berth on the steamship Muncaster Castle while en route to see his ailing wife in New York. He collapsed after steering the vessel through the channel and turning in. death likely from heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sandy Hook
William Hall
Beaton
Hall
Muncaster
Springfield Man Found Dead in Snow with Bullet Wound
Springfield Massachusetts reports a 26 year old man, Edward, missing after leaving home in Wales. A search led by Selectman James H. Walker uncovered his body in the woods, showing a bullet hole in the head amid fresh snow.
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Springfield
Mass
Edward
Wales
James H. Walker
Walker
Winter term at Elizabeth Commercial College begins
The winter term at Elizabeth Commercial College is now in session with flexible entry. Attendance is individualized and instruction is tailored to each student. Evening classes and night sessions are offered with various courses advertised at 101-103 ad street and related services listed.
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Elizabeth Commercial College
Woman Falls From Fire Escape With Baby In Arms
Mrs. Alice Byrnes, insane reportedly, leaped from a fire escape while holding her 18 month old child. She was found at a neighbor’s window and brought to Bellevue for treatment after a neighbor’s alarm prompted her husband Frank Byrnes to intervene.
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New York
Alice Byres
Frank Byrnes
Bellevue
Mra. Byrnes
Amsterdam Avenue
Mrail Byrnes
Thompson May Now Free But Police Seek Whitmore Evidence
In Harrison on Jan 6 reports say Albert Thompson of Atizabet h and Fred Kirkman appear unlikely suspects in the Lamp Black Swamp murder but police warn against release. Whitmore is jailed in Jersey City and prosecutors seek an accomplice. police question Fred Elliott who was with Whitmore. Investigators review Whitmore’s inconsistent statements while pursuing the time and place of the crime. Authorities also hold Caleb Evans of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co and may extradite Hendrickson, a friend of the victim.
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Harrison
Albert Thompson
Atizabeth
Fred Kirkman
Ibase
Ques ‘Thoney
Thompson
Jersey City
St Theodore
Whitmore
Papeak River
Christos
Mags
Vickers
Hudson
Fred W. Elliott
Elliott
Atea
Brannegan
Chief Rogers
Fenee
Brooklyn
Caleb Evans
Brooklyn Rapid ‘Transit Company
Evans
Ry. Hendrickson
Quntedy
New Jersey
Train Hits Funeral Coach Killing Driver at Dark Lane Crossing
A Philadelphia express on the Pennsylvania Railroad struck the first coach of a funeral cortege returning from Linden Park Cemeteries in Roselle. One man died, six were injured, and two horses were killed. The driver John Eumstadt was fatally hurt. several Chandler family members and others suffered injuries. The Dark Lane crossing lacks gates or a flagman and is viewed as highly dangerous.
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Leas
Philadelphia’ Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Pinden
Tlane
Roselle
John Eumstadt
Plane Street
Newark
Chandler
Edward
Catherine
Treet
Shiza' Hy
Vii
Howard
Henry
Franklin Street
Frankis Street
Clara
Violet
Lily
Rosedale
Linden Park
Otanatet Brice
Smith Street
Kumstadt
Diwa
Brakenen
General Hospital
Eumstadt
Edward Chandler
Louis ‘Price
Lily Chandler
Henry Howard
Price
Agra
Eumistadt
Lawrenz Livery Stables Company
Richard M.pearce
Avaché
Newa
Seunppenton
Coset
Elisabeth
Linden Avenue
Wave of Crime in Chicago Raises Arrests to Over 300
Chicago reports a violent surge with Inspector Callaghan killing a mugger and a wave of robberies. More than 300 crooks are under arrest in twenty four hours. Victims include actor James Lynch and his companion, alongside mangled bodies found on transit lines and several brutal street assaults.
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Journal
Chicago
Bert McCagg
Michael Callaghan
James Lynch
Ok-Ceeds
Antonio ‘Barbutto
Italien
Chi Avenue
Liman
Barber
Standard Lar Truck Company
Southside
Arthur K. Gerton
Tlinois Central
Congress Opens After Holiday Break in Session
Washington January 6 Congress convened after a two week recess with brief Senate adjournment for Senator Mallory of Florida. The House heard the Interstate Commerce Commission annual report and John Sharp Williams urged a reduced U S army to 35 000 with 10 000 in seacoast artillery. Bascom Slemp of Virginia sworn in to succeed his late father.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Stephen R. Mallory
Florida
Taliaferro
Interstate Commerce Commission
John Sharp Williams
United States
Seacoast
Bascom Slémp
Virginia
Baseball Magnates Session in Ohio
The Moguls of the baseball world met in Cincinnati as Joe O'Brien president of the American Association prepared to seek permission to place a club in Chicago. A five member National Commission attended to obtain concessions. The association aims to guard young players before they join major clubs, arguing the majors raise costs for smaller teams.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Joe O'Brien
American Association
National Commission
Chicago
National Association
Riad Aw
Eraloe League
Hal Loing
Prince Helio de Sagan Sues for Damages in Paris Court
Paris court sets January 21 for hearing Prince Helio de Sagan's suit against Count Boni de Gastellane over an alleged unprovoked assault. The prince claims Gastellane attacked him and asserts his brother Jear assisted to secure the win.
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Paris
Criminal Court Bay
Helio de Sagan
Boni de Gastellane
Bani
Jear
Glasses Adjustment Notice From Local Optician
An OCR fragment advertises eyeglasses adjustment services from a city optician. It mentions Sunsteal Manufacturing Co and Fieldman’s studio, with a phone contact and a sales pitch about fitting and inspection. The readable text is garbled but centers on eyewear service.
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Einn Elizereth
Ohms Sunsteal Manufacturing Co
Tuen Evatreck
Fieldman
Aly Oor Fo
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J. G. -Phelps-Stokes
Mattress Co
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