Almost Dead From Gas At Lenox Hotel
Olaf Jensen 32 nearly suffocated by gas in room 2 East Jersey at Lenox Hotel. He remained unconscious for hours at Alexian Brothers Hospital before revival. Gas entered room through a faulty fixture with no stopper. he slept through the leak, then woke as physicians worked to revive him. The incident puzzled investigators and hotel staff.
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Olaf Jensen
Lennox
East Jersey
Jensen
Alexian Heathers
Heyl Reaver
Sfonsem
Hurnett
Cy. Burnett
Kimael
Tin Fay
Htom
Wan
Aleep
Weather Wrecks City as Storm Slams Streets
Severe weather paralyzed the city with rain freezing into ice and snow. A 1.34 inch rainfall left sidewalks treacherous. a Broad street photographer’s showcase blew down. passersby struggled to traverse icy roads while one woman walked confidently with a heavy basket atop her head highlighting resilience amid the blackout night.
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Alys
Garl Schafer
Broad Street
West Jersey
Patrick Kelly Obituary Noted Local Resident Dies
Patrick Kelly a well known resident of the city section died after a long illness. He was a widower and survived by two sons. The obituary notes his community ties and years of service.
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Patrick Kelly
Patrick Katly
Maror
Tim Bile
Pees
Eet
Ieee
Elizabeth Commercial Building note on deskkeeping exhibit
A fragmentary item mentions the Elisabeth Commercial building and a note about deskkeeping or monography activities. The legible words reference 20 30 Breadsirest and Elizabeth, with mentions of vines and siren indications. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or concrete actions.
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Elisabeth Commercial
Oen
Heras BulMing
Elizabeth
William Campbell Favored for Police Sergeant Post
In Newark politics, William J Campbell, secretary of the New Jersey State Patrolmen’s Association, is seen as the leading candidate for sergeant. Other offices unsettled include desk sergeant at the Second precinct and keeper of the Second precinct station house, with candidates like Francia Cavanagh and Patrick Brogan discussed amid shifting patrolman duties and eight hour shifts.
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Edward K. Merrill
Michael O'Loughlin
John Hiney
Henry Gerstang
Elizabeth
Francis McGrail
James Welsh
Joby P. Smith
Peter McGurn
Ant Jacob Eluiger
Willem M. Shipman
Deakmen
Tor
Francia Cavanagh
McGurn
Smith
Mazabeth
Campbell
Merrill
B. J. Higgins
James Moran
Daniel J. 1
John Murray
James A. Covell
Luke Matson
Joseph Conboy
William Barry
William McCracken
Oney Fadde
Downtown Republican Club to Keep Busy
Members of the Downtown Republican Club will meet in Grad Army Hall Tuesday night. About 250 members are enrolled, with many expected to be present for the meeting led by Captain Kirkland who will discuss matters of interest. A social blowout is planned for February 14 as officials aim for a Reblient majority in the council through organized town efforts.
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Grad Army Hall
Kirkland
Jane
Republican Club
Selling $2,000,000 of Certificates in Newark
Elssie and King of Broad Street Newark offer sale of Fidelity Trust Co certificates worth large sums. The issue promises immediate availability and pays interest at a nominal rate about four percent yearly.
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Elssie & King
Ebroad Street
Newark
Fidelity Trust Co
Predestial Butlatag
Tt Sa
Sbewt
Tevestmwst
Schooner Blown Ashore in January Dispatch From Boston
A January dispatch from Boston reports Saunderstone BR stating that the three-masted schooner was blown ashore. The incomplete text notes rough seas and possible damage but provides few specifics on location or casualty. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
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A_ disputch
Boston
Saunderstone
Midnight roof repair by prisoners at county jail
Last night water leaked into Warden Dodd’s jail room as snow clogged a slate roof pocket between wall and roof. A prison crew cleared ice with blankets and hot water, clearing the gutter and leader to stop the backing water into the warden’s apartment and county clerk’s office below.
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Dodd
One License Granted by Judge Vail
The Court of Common Pleas presided by Judge Vail considered inn and tavern license applications. Peter Piazzo seeks a Linden township tavern amid objections over proximity to a saloon. case continued to February 1. Lewis Coombe and John Vogel licenses set for further consideration. J J Covely’s Penwood license approved amid local contention.
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Court of Common Pleas
Vail
Iast
Urvt
Peter Piazzo
Linden Township
Greater Elizabeth
T. MM. Kelly
Piazzo
Grand Jury
Renentis
Lewis Coombe
Fanwood
Widdens
Bief
William Renownshore
John Vogel
Jek J. Covely
Sains
Tevern
Penwood
Thomas of Elizabeth remembered as a boy violinist
Wartime memories recall Theodore Thomas, American orchestra leader, living in Elizabeth fifty years ago. Local residents including Richard Frohwein and George Meyer share glimpses of his youth, his family, and his early music interests in this fragmented reminiscence.
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Elizabeth
Theodore Thomas
Aimerica
Richard Frohwein
First Street
George F. Meyer
Edgar Place
Thomas
George H. Meyer Wan
Theodor
Hoboken
Frederick Sehlichter
Charles Hehlichter
Thomases
Journal Reporter
Henry Wachter
William H. Luster
Thompson
Will
Thin City
United States
Fiagre
Nasny Mnother
Uke
Tint
Thames
Norn
Germany
Elimbets Avenue
Pottery
Isaac Faulks
Edward A. Paulin
Barclay Receives Patent For Gas Producing Boiler
John J. Barclay of 21 Port Street has been granted a patent for a gas producing boiler. An insurance agent with a mechanical bent, Barclay has spent twenty seven years refining the idea and reports successful trials in England. Lewis Nixon examined the models and spoke with Barclay, endorsing the potential impact on industry pending further testing.
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John J. Barclay
Port Street
Mr. Barclay
England
Lewis Nixon
Barsag
Milante
General Miles Detailed for Douglass Staff
Roosevelt to day planned an order upon the request of Governor Douglass of Massachusetts detailing Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles and retired Major Ray to duty with the National Guard of Massachusetts. Coe Milerie to act as general Douglans chief of staff with a salary of 11,008 and a wartime allowance of 600.
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Jas
Prinidec Roosevelt
Douglass
Messachusetts
Liant-Genstal
Nelson A. Mile
Ray
National Guard
Mesachusetts
Coe
Milerie
Douglans
Staf
Motorman Blinded By Snow On Duty In Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy January 7 thirty seven hours on duty with only two hours rest left motorman Martyline Hoagland blinded by glare from sun on snow while his colleagues say he will not be allowed to venture into the car again. He was kept in a dark room to recover.
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Perth Amboy
Sotocuse
New Bronewirt
Hone
Martyline Hoagland
Gift Sandwiches Make Black Men Ill at Night Feast
Two men, Robert Webb 22 and Charley Johnson 45, fell ill after eating gift sandwiches received that evening. Webb was hospitalized at Alexian Brothers Hospital. Johnson refused earlier, later cared for at home as cramps and vomiting subsided with an emetic. Neighbors heard protests as they suffered in rear room at 61 South Spring Street.
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Robert Webb
Alexian Brothers’ Hospital
Charliers Johnson
Webb Ia
Nall
Carlton
Johnson Ta
Doen
South Spring Street
Johnson
Webb
Charley F. Holmes
Holwies
Beard
Fire forces evacuation at Continental Motel guests flee
Fire routed out hotel guests at the Continental Motel on Broad Twenties street early morning. A bucket brigade formed as flames spread, guests rushed to the main street. Traveling men faced confusion and a few women required medical attention for hysteria as responders assisted.
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New View
Jen
Broad
Gultan's Troops Routed in Ambuscade at Tide
In Tangier Morices Jos, Gultan's forces were defeated in a sharp engagement as ambuscade struck. Casualties and losses were reported, with troops routed and opponents claiming a decisive early victory.
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Gultan
Tangier
Morices
Jos
Cultas
Five-Year-Old Cremated in Fire at Brodegon Barn
Withewbarre Pennsylvania reports Bartha Smith age five cremated alive in a blaze that destroyed a double residence at Brodegon a barn nearby. The Smith and Fritz families escaped through windows as flames swept the structure. Bertha’s charred remains were recovered the following morning.
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Uttle
Withewbarre
Bartha Smith
Brodegen
Jane
Peter Smith
John Fritz
Bertha
Betipa
Roosevelt and Leaders Conference at White House
Washington Jan 7 a major winter conference at the White House will shape the Senate and House legislative agenda for the remainder of the session. President Roosevelt and party leaders will discuss tariff amendment inter state commerce and railroad rate regulation with figures including Aldrich Platt Cannon Tawney and Grosvenor among those invited to attend.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Hepburn
House Committee On Inter-state and Foreign Commerce
Congress
Aldrich and
Platt
Cannon
Tawney
Yulzel
Paver Grosvenor
Two Women Die By Gas In New York Crisis
New York on January 7 saw two women end their lives by inhaling illuminating gas in separate incidents. Annie Derurner, 25, of 82nd Street, lingered to comfort her husband Michell and two children before dying. Kate Arundel, 52, of 341 East Ninth Street, opened a gas valve and lay down to die. her husband woke and the children were saved.
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New York
Annie Derurner
Aringl
Michell
Kate Arundel
No. 341
East Nine- Hethastevet
Barge Adrift In Heavy Sea Off New Jersey Coast
Captain A Haley of the Mirtal reports a barge carrying 1800 tons of coal bound Newport News to New Mayen ran aground near shore during a heavy east wind. Four crewmen aboard the Daisy were rescued as lifeboats and coast guard units rushed to the scene amid dangerous surf near Monmouth.
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Hew
York
Jom
Boston
Long
Tidal Wave Ravages English Coast in Wide Devastation
A severe tidal surge battered England causing extensive damage across coastal towns. Yarmouth saw water overrun marshalling areas, Bathing areas flooded, and families evacuated. Scarborough lost the north pier while Kings Lynn and Cleethorpes endured wrecked promenades and washed beaches. Dover and Sheerness reported rising rivers and overflows, with limited repairs noted.
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England
Yarmouth
Scarborough
Kings Lyoe
Cleethorpes
Earthquake Shakes Gibraltar Briefly at Dawn
A slight earthquake shock was felt at 5 Morning in Gibraltar with no damage reported. A Boston delegate at a Philadelphia education conference described a public event exchange about distinguishing a biped from a quadruped, noting a difference of two legs. A pupil answered, “A biped has two legs, a quadruped has four.”
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Gibraltar
Boston
Philadelphia
Snewer
Christmas in Russia and looming war plans
Reports from St Petersburg describe Christmas 1904 amid gloom at Port Arthur and festive Russian religious observance. The Czars, baby Czarevitch, and European royals feature, as Japan moves to reopen the Liaotung Peninsula with Port Arthur and Dalny free to world commerce under limited restrictions.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Jeversea
Czarewitch
Tokio
Japan
Lisntung Peninsuse
Dalny
Celebrated Christmas With Ree Tah Tot At Sea
An indecisive engagement lasted two hours as forces clashed near the Bhabke Heer shore. Japanese units were reported to have attacked, with unclear outcomes and limited casualties.
Wall Street Market Tones Uncertain as Trade Pauses
New York stocks opened with a heavy tone as traders sold for both accounts on limited support. Liquidation was not anticipated, while individual issues remained the main focus of speculation. The Reading absorption showed strength as the market began a modest recovery in the second hour.
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New York
Jan
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