Man with eight wives implicated in polygamy case
Birmingham police arrest John Osborne alias Dr Elwood J Osborne on polygamy charges. He confesses three wives and is linked to five others across cities including Elizabeth New Jersey and New York. The investigation centers on Minnie Van Nostrand’s sister and a web of marriages and alleged childless widows.
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Birmingham
Ala
John Osborne
Elwood J. Osborne
Osborne
Bessie Beatty
Elisabeth
N. J
A. B. Whittaker
J. G. Osborne
Elizabeth
Journal
Marshall Street
Elizabeth Bluebeard
United States
Hes
Var ‘Nostrand
Aeey
van Nostrand
New ‘York
Bessie
Ela Barry
North Twenty-second Street
Philadelphia
Barry
Minnie van Nostrand
Paradeteie
Iube
Aja
A. H. Whittaker
van ‘Nostrand
Oeborne
Reward Offered for Arrest of Pair in Jersey Theft Case
A reward of 100 dollars is offered for arrest of two men suspected of stealing from a local company in New Jersey. Police urge quick tips to locate the pair responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sie Ee
Ion Company
Tate
New Jersey
Roof Worker Slips Into Fit High on Newark Avenue
Julius Kohlenberger and several carpenters shingling a Newark avenue house described a fit as he neared the peak. Bystanders steadied him on a ten inch wide board, dragged him to a ladder, and lowered him to the ground. He is single and about 22 years old with a prior fall through unfinished floors leaving bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Kohlenberger
Newark Avenue
Kohlenberger
Art Divided At Station Sparks Burlesque Company Mix-Up
The Jolly Burlesquers touring from Washington were split at a Newark-bound stop after a misrouted train situation left about twenty members on the platform, with a dog among the slow to rejoin. After frantic telegraph coordination and a Newark connection, the group reunited two hours later in Newark.
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Washington, D. C
Elizabethport
Newark
Jolly Burlesquers
Traty
Washington
Jersey City
Hudson
Sprnan
Roosevelt thanked by Brownsville Board of Trade
Brownsville Texas officials send appreciation to President Roosevelt for dismissing a negro trooper who recently shot up the town. Jon Bannon, board secretary, conveyed the message. Engaged. Anna Komishane and Moses L. Jass announce their engagement at the brides’ home with Philadelphia guests present.
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Brownsville
Washington
Roosevelt
Texas
Board of Trade
Jon Bannon
Anna Komishane
Bernard Komishans
Moses L. Jass
Abrahate Jaes
Philadelphia
Philadelphie
Ewer
Mes
Bilverstein
Meeting to Form Scott Statue Group in Elizabeth
A meeting called by Captain W C Dellart aims to form an association to raise funds for a bronze equestrian statue of Gen Winfield Scott. The group will sign incorporation papers at 8 pm in City Hall Council Chamber and seek support from Army officers civic groups and state legislatures.
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W. C. Dellart
City Hall
Winfield Scott
Elizabeth
Army of the United States of America
Committee of Seven
Scott Park
Scott Mansion
Conress
Union
Gen
Scott
Lundy's Lane
Tost
Romanod
Paul Joriég
Alexander
Many Gipsies in Police Court
A gypsy camp attended a police court session for the trial of John Mitchell on charges of assault robbery and larceny by a fellow gypsy John Morgan. Mitchell was discharged after a scuffle over Morgan s gun during a camp celebration where turkeys were to be eaten. Morgan reported the incident to police the following morning.
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Boulevard
John Mitchell
John Morgan
Mitchell
Edward W. Ward
Morgan
Mitchll
Verdict awards Lambert 320 dollars in Ocean Road case
The David case of Ira C. Lambert against R. Dunn was ruled by Judge Vail in the Supreme Court with a verdict for Lambert for 320 dollars. The suit sought repayment for unlawful occupation of land at a Fanwood ocean road site, where Lambert had previously won ejectment and now sought payment for four months and twenty-one days of occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Ira C. Lambert
R. Dunn
Vail
Lambert
Ocean Road
Fanwood
Ira
C. Lambert
Dunn
Letter from Parents of George Williamson
Mr and Mrs F E Williamson express heartfelt thanks for public concern and detectives effort in George Williamson's disappearance. They note appreciation from neighbors and authorities and send gratitude from their home at 18 Loomis Street Elizabeth New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williamson
Sim Dur Lees
Georgie
Toind
F. E. Williamson
Loomis Streat
Elizabeth
Union County Legislators Balk Dryden Reelection
A New Jersey dispatch reports Union County legislators oppose caucus backing of U S Senator Dryden for a second term. Bosses say they fear a dog wagging tail scenario and may leave Union County lonely in the upcoming session if Dryden loses support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. Y
Union County
U. S
Dryden
United States
John F. Dryden
Union
Bosees
South Jersey
Colby
Essex
Wakelee
Bergen
Republican Machine
Jen
Supreme Court
Mahlon Pitney
Stokes
Obituary notices abound in city death notices
A jumble of obituaries and funeral notices from a local paper describes Mrs. Michael Ford of 142 Pine Street who died at her daughter's home, Mrs. Matthew Darcy. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. Mary A. Reeve, Mrs. Catherine Haney, Catharine Haney, and Daria Anne Atchison, with details of residences, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements including Mount Olivet and Evergreen cemeteries and private services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ford
Winifred Ford
Matthew
Pine Street
Ford
Rt. Trick’s Church
Rosary Society
Teil “Onis
Rid Francis
Michael
Matthew Darcy
St. Patrick's Church
Mount Olivet
John Go
Mary A. Reeve
Third Presbyterian Church
Reeve
George
John Souis
Tee
John T. Kerr
Evergreen Cemetery
Daria Anne Atcbison
Tchi
David
Margaret Atchison
Yotertey
Taxpayers Challenge North Broad Street Assessment
At the County Board of Taxation P H Gilhooly pressed for reductions for Josh M Townley and for the Elizabeth Town and Country Club property on North Broad Street. Lawyer Whittemore argued the $70 a foot rate was unjust, noting the club paid $40 per foot two years ago for the site and urging reevaluation alongside Townley’s $105,000 assessment versus an asserted $80,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark McK. Whittemore
County Board of Taxation
North Broad Street
Whittemore
Elizabeth Town and Country Club
Agness
Gilhooly
Jonn M. Townley
Camden
Delaware
Philadelphia
Elizabeth
Singer Plant Extends Working Time For Extra Pay
At the Singer Sewing Machine plant all departments worked Saturday afternoon to provide three days pay. The plant began last week on Thursday due to a rush of orders, with some departments already operating Saturday afternoons and some workers doing overtime during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
By Machine Company
Trinity Sunday School May Change Meeting Vote
A Trinity Sunday school meeting chaired by Rev J R Atkinson discussed shifting the Sunday sessions to 9 30 in the morning. The vote carried by one in favor of the change and will seek parental opinion on the proposal to boost attendance at morning services.
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Trinity Sunday School
J. R Atkinson
Congregations Hold Downtown Union Meeting
During the week of prayer six downtown churches joined for a union service at the German Presbyterian Church on Third Street with a large audience. Speakers included Rev. Blatachke Lessons, Rev. Ferguson, Rev. Ellson and Dr. Taft. Benediction given by Rev. Litsinger. Union services are scheduled for the next four evenings.
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Third Street
Peaters Church
Blatachke
Ide
Meachem
Joseph B Ferguson
John V. Ellson
Taft
W. H. Litsinger
Cortelyou Resigns from National Committee
Reported retirement of a national committee member with a note on a new vice chairman to act as chair. The text then devolves into garbled phrases and appears to include misread or corrupted names and fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Steamship Ponce Disabled at Sea Near Port Rico
New York reports the steamship Ponce of the New York and Porto Rico Line is overdue eight days, with seven passengers and fifty-two crew. Nine ships on the same route have arrived safely. three revenue cutters search for the Ponce after it sailed from Ponce on Christmas Day and was sighted December 20 off Cape Henry.
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New York
Ponce
Porto Rico
Ria
United States Revenue Caiters
Cape, Henry
Farragut
Philadelphia
Mader
Mooney
Porto Rico Line
Ousting McClellan Allegations Push Hearst Bid
New York January 7 Attorney General Jackson sues to oust Mayor McClellan claiming Hearst was legally elected. The filing accuses false registration doubled votes and improper counting in multiple election districts with inspectors tallying for McClellan.
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Hearst
New York
William 8
Jackson
New York Supreme Court
George B. McClellan
William R. Hearst
McClellan
State of New
McCiellan
Panama City Safe After Rough Voyage Arrival
From Mazatlan a telegram reports the City of Panama reached port at 6 PM yesterday. The ship sustained only slight damage with a rough voyage, but all on board are safe. Earlier fear followed lifeboats from the vessel washing ashore near Santa Cruz, California.
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Mexico City
Mazatlan
Panama
Santa Cruz
Cal
Gritchey Interfered At Wrong Time In Public Dispute
Officer Barry arrested Thomas McBride at 241 Bond Street on a complaint by Thomas Critchley after a playful street incident involving Critchley’s child and a pretend murder cry. Critchley expected heroism, rushed in, McBride was charged with assault and battery, but the charge was not pressed and both principals were later discharged after a disorderly conduct claim.
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Barry
Thomas McBride
Bond Street
Thomas Critchley
McBride
Alon
Critchley
Cra Iy
O'Leary
Moller Company Collapse Talks of Portuga Failure
In Porto Portugal on January 7 the Moller Company a major importer of raw cotton and wool failed and several officers became fugitives from justice. Numerous smaller firms closed as a result liabilities may reach 700000 with no assets found. Warrants issued for several fugitive officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pporto
Portugal
Moller Company
Portugs
Moller
Arrest for False Alarms Led to Arrest and a Family Tragedy
Luke Haney, about twenty, was arrested on suspicion of ringing numerous false fire alarms. Captain O Leary expects no repetition. The case follows the death of Haney’s mother, Mrs. Catherine Haney, from a fall at 643 Fulton Street. Her funeral was held this afternoon. Haney will likely face a hearing tomorrow as police note his fragile mental state.
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Poelice
Luke Haney
Duspicion
Captain O'Leary
Haney
Aleep
Catherine Haney
Elizabeth General Hospital
Fulton Street
of. Ee
Emily Williamsop
Market Gains After New Year Trade Talk Influence
The New Year trading opened with broad gains as prices rose for many items. Strong talk of radical changes in auditing and operating departments circulated among road companies with urgent steel buying from Pittsburgh and steady government and railway bonds.
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New York
Duis
Pittsburg
Japan Unmoved by Frisco Question Amid US Japan Ties
Tokyo reports no excitement over the San Francisco question and ridicules Russian attempts to strain US Japan relations. The piece notes long friendship between the two nations remains intact despite the issue. It also mentions a new phonographic postal card invention claimed to improve over writing.
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Japan
San
Francisco
United States
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