Four Elizabeth men arrested as coal pirates off Shooter Island
Police from the New York harbor squad captured William Baum John Brady James Caddell and Jack Butcher after a chase off Shooter Island. They were held in $300 bail at Port Richmond on charges of coal pirating and arraigned with hearings set for Thursday. A hidden crewmate was found buried beneath coal aboard the seized boat.
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William Baum
John Brady
James Caddell
Jack Butcher
New York Harbor
Shooter Island
Mott
New Jersey
Elizabeth
Caddell
V Patrol
Port Richmond
Steig
Strand
Saxceny
Licenses Renewed Across County In Court Action
Several county licenses for inn and tavern operations were granted in the Court of Common Pleas before Judge Atwater after morning applications. Names include George Andelfinger Jr Clark Union townships Annie Warner Fred Schultheis Gasper Buehler Garwood Fred Burrell New Providence Edward Earle Roselle Bertha Horgert Linden James Sickley Fanwood Walter Dolin Cranford Gus Tav—Deinlein New Providence. Applications for John Rosen in Roselle and Louis Schoonolf in Upton and Frederick Brodesser in Linden were laid over until Saturday morning amid protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Judge Atwater
George Andelfinger
Clark Township
Annie Warner
Union Township
Fred Schultheis
Linden
Frederick Brodesser
Linden Township
Potter’s Niece 16 Wounded by Accident at Westchester Home
Miss Alice T. Potter, niece of Bishop Potter, rapid recovery after a bullet wound to the leg from a revolver fired by her 18 year old cousin Thomas Potter at the Westchester home. Doctors say the wound is not serious and healing.
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Bishop Potter
New, York
Alice T. Potter
Frank Hunter ‘Potter
St. John the Divine
Henry C. Potter
Sunda
Thomaster
Westchester
Young Potter
Night Riders Busy Threats Spur Governor to Call Troops
Telegraph reports in Carlisle Kentucky that dawn patrols and riders threaten Peyers pears and a Bethel Sherburne house with 300 000 dollars worth of tobacco. Officials say troops will be required to guard property and restore order.
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Carlisle
Cale Tobacco
Bethel
Sherburne House
Wilson
Elizabeth Commercial College Winter Term In Session
The winter term at Elizabeth Commercial College is in session with the largest attendance since the inception of the school. Courses include shorthand bookkeeping and English. Night classes offered Wednesday and Friday on the third floor at 207-209 Broad Street.
Conductor Fends Off Four Highwaymen Aboard Katy Flyer
Kansas City reports Conductor H W Drew thwarted four armed robbers attempting to board the Katy Flyer at 2:20 PM. The criminals, seeking German immigrant valuables, forced a forward day coach door. Drew struck a thief with a lantern and aided by police, the four fled with two valises.
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the Journal
Kansas City
Jan
H. W. Drew
Southwest
Drew
Effort to Make Dark Lane Safer Across Rail Crossing
Community leaders urge the State Railroad Commission to act on dangerous conditions at the Dark Lane crossing in Linden. After a Sunday accident injured one fatally and hospitalised others, funeral directors and county officials seek gates or a flagman until crossings are abolished. Authorities consider sending notices to the Essex Freeholders and county cemetery trustees to push for improvements. The Elizabeth victims are reported well, and the driver’s body is held in Newark pending claims.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Linden
State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Bebe
John BP. Martin
State Railroad’ Commission
County
Essex
Linden Park
Rosehill
Essex Freeholders
Neck Lane
Pennsylvania
Rosedale
Bae Thematics
Elizabeth
John Eumstadt
Newark
New York
Decision Against Miss Glyns Book
Washington January seventh. Assistant General Win of the Post Office Department rules Mrs Glyns Three Weeks obscene but finds no evidence it is being mailed. He adds that an order would be needed to close the mails for circulation. Judge Good also deems the book unfit for circulation by the post.
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Washington
Win
Post Office Department
Judge Good
Decision Reserved in Tax Appeal by Max Board
A tax appeal involving Max Board and the Plaine on field is under consideration with an estimated liability of 75000 dollars. The case was heard yesterday and relates to the Landesantromt Company. A sale in New York is noted in the report.
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Max Board
Landeantromt Company
Grand Jury Charged for January Term in Union County
The January term of the Court of Oyer and Terminer opened with Justice Francis J. Swayze presiding. Grand Jurors led by Edward Rowe heard potential homicide cases and were briefed on indictments. court logistics and judges’ assignments were set for Circuit and Supreme Court matters.
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Court of Oyer and Terminer
Supreme Court
Francis J. Swayze
Supreme
Circuit Court
Lawrence
J. Edward Rowe
Foreman
Summit
Elizabeth—Charles
John Robison
Linden
John P. Winans
Springfield
Richard Trivittestfield
Edward P. Dietter
New Providence
Amos A.potter
Crawford
Winfield A. Stephenson
Elizabeth
Henry J. Schmidt
Schmidt
Justice Swayze
Teipel
Union County Court
Atwater
Vail
Circuit
Ant Central Jersey Railroad
Public Service Corporation
Morris County Traction Company
Supreme’ Court
George W. Harrison
George A. Honnecker
Marret E. Brink
North Jersey Streetilway Company
Newton W. Chambers
Elizabeth, Plainfield and Central Jersey Railway Company
William V. Carpenter
Va Public Service Corporation
Pennsylvania * and Sash Company
Es L. Thornton
Sana Va
North Jereel
Martin Eitman Va
Salepye (Joseph) Fiorillo
Martin Reitman Ve
Joe
Tomaini
Employers Liability Act May Be Passed Again
Washington reports that before this Congress adjourns another employers liability act will be placed on the statute books following a five to four Supreme Court decision. Labor leaders predict rapid drafting to regulate master servant relations in interstate commerce, though changes will remove the La Follette act features deemed faulty.
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Washington
Conran
Bach
Walk-Over Shoes January Clearing Sale Ad
Dr Epstein dentist lists Walk-Over shoes at Jefferson Avenue address with a January clearing sale. Men’s Walk-Over shoes priced from 8.50 to 12.05 in four or five styles. An inquiry about sleeping comfort is noted and a Washington street contact is provided. Also mentions Fieldman’s studio on Fulton Street near First Street.
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Dees
Fieldman’s
Aly Pressere
Oto
Fulton Street
First Street
Four of Ides Gang Captured After Green Brook Chase
Four youths linked to the gang of the famed Dutch Ides were caught after a heated pursuit in the Green Brook woods near Plainfield by Central Railroad detectives led by Captain Laveratt. The captured men William Conway Henry Howletts William Lowden and Fred Rose were handed over to Plainfield and Somerset authorities. Rose had earlier been at Rahway Reformatory while Rose later escaped from Dunellen custody.
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Ides
Rahway
Plainfield
Green Brook
Central Railroad
Laveratt
Ats
Officera Rockline
Donovan
Ed Nanson
Green Brook Woods
Frank Ides
William Conway
South Park Street
Elizabeth
Henry Howletts
Maple Avenue
William Lowden
West Third Street
Fred Rose
Somerset County
Rose
Rahway Reformatory
Taverett
Frank Rose
Dunellen
New Brunswick
Robert Pierce
Wesley Blaine
Landlords Gain Ground in New York Rent Strike
In New York the rent strike shows signs of collapsing as about 600 eviction warrants threaten tenants. Landlords, emboldened by wholesale dispossess actions in Municipal Court, push for term concessions while strike leaders still hope for a win.
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New York
Cven
Connecticut Republican Leader Sammel Fes senden Dies
Sammel Fes senden, longtime secretary of the National Republican Committees tied to Blaine and Grant, dies. Born in Maine, he served in Connecticut's General Assembly and was Speaker of the House in 1896. The report notes his political involvement and recent death.
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Jowrna
Stamford
Sammel Fessenden
Fen Wan
Blaine
Maine
State General Assembly
Murder charges for Theodore Whitmore in Christmas death
Harrison January 7 police charge Theodore Whitmore with the murder of his wife on Christmas night. Chief Rodgers says he has evidence for a first degree indictment and claims accomplices are identified. Five arrests are listed including Whitmore and five named associates. rumor says a confession may follow. Fred W. Elliott disputes Whitmore’s alibi and documents his New York arrival after Christmas. Irene Cook links Whitmore to plans to elope and threats over money.
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Journal
Harrison
Police Today
Theodore
Whitmore
Rodgers
Lamp Black
Harry Hendrickson
John Foster
Albert Thompson
Frederick Kirkman
Georgia Dickerson
Fred W. Elliott
Elliott
New York
Christman
Irene Cook
Georgia's Husband Detained in Whitmore Case
George Dickerson husband of Mia Dickerson was found at 42 Went Thirty-fourth Street and taken to police headquarters in New York. He was questioned about his wife’s movements after the Harrison swamp victim disappeared. Dickerson said Mia left several days ago claiming she was going to Boston and denied involvement.
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Journal
New York
George Dickerson
Mia
Georgia
Dickerson
Theodore S. Whitmore
Harrison Swamp
Mystery Fires In East Boston Cause Over 200000
Telegraph dispatch reports two fires in East Boston on January 17 costing about 200000 in damage. The first blaze hit a coal and wood plant in the lumber district causing 175000 damage. While fighting that fire a second alarm followed for a dry goods store forcing a dozen families from upstairs apartments with many rescued by firemen and civilians.
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Boston
Mass
Tener Seeks Republican Nomination for Congress
John K. Tener of Charleroi grand exalted ruler of the Elks and former baseball player will enter the race for the Republican nomination to Congress from the Twenty fourth district to oppose Representative W. F. Chaseon of Washington Pa. He will issue an Friday statement outlining his views on public questions.
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Pittsburg
John K. Tener
Charleroi
the Elks
Twenty
Est F. Chaseon
Washington
Tener
Dying Polander Albert Wneck Stabbed New Year Night
Albert Wneck lies in grave condition after a neck stab on New Year's night by Steve Munch. Munch is jailed and reportedly confessed to the stabbing as authorities await Wneck's fate.
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Albert Wneck
Steve Munch
Munich
Waheck
Alleged Grafters Placed Under Arrest Named in Harrisburg Case
Warrants issued for Joseph M. Huston architect for the new State Capitol John H. Sanderton contractor and Congressman P Burd Cassel president of the Pennsylvania Construction Company on five new charges of obtaining money under false pretenses They are already under indictment for conspiracy to cheat the State in the Capitol project All defendants will travel to Harrisburg to enter bail for court
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Harrisburg
Joseph M. Huston
State Capitol
John H. Sanderton
P. Burd Cassel
Pennsylvania Construction Company
Long missing Mount Royal steams into Queenstown harbor
The Canadian Pacific liner Mount Royal, missing since December 7 after leaving Antwerp for St John New Brunswick, entered Queenstown harbor today under its own steam after a boiler accident on Christmas Day. salvage efforts and insurance rates had climbed while a fast tug and several tramps set out for towing or salvage.
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Journal
Queenstown
Ireland
Antwerp
St. John
N.K
Vivina
Liverpool
Fostnet
Kitgsale
Canadian Pacific
Mount Royal
Lake Manitoba
Queenatown
Reform Suggestions in Forts Message
Reports on the statesman Forts reform ideas include creating separate divisions for corporations and motor vehicles under the Secretary of State, and splitting Banking and Insurance into two departments. Fort may name Joseph A. Freling to banking commissioner if approved, while labor and statistics consolidation is also discussed. Governor’s Day features Assemblyman Jens hearing requests for committee placements.
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Trenton
State House
Fort
Secretary of State
Banking and Insurance Department
Joseph A. Frelingtingsen
Somerset
Department
Jens
Camden
Proctor Theater May Change Shows to Cut Costs
The Proctor Theatre likely shifts to cheaper entertainment next week or two due to poor finances. It is expected only motion pictures will be shown at reduced prices to draw audiences.
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Proctor Theatre
Week of Prayer Service Led by Rev R B Johnston
The Rev R B Johnston formerly of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church now at Washington Heights Church New York will speak this evening at Central Baptist Church. Odd stray lines mention local businesses and services without clear relevance to the event.
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R.B. Johnston
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Washington Heights Church
New York
Central Baptist Church
Thaw Case Adjourns as Nine Jurors Occupy Palatial Quarters
The Thaw trial noon adjournment shows nine jurors in the box, with two changes from this morning. Juror Roberts was seated, others questioned by Littleton and Jerome, and Charles Goss joined seat No.5. The nine will stay in Knickerbocker Hotel rooms, paid by the county, while the jury is formed this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
New York
William H. Roberts
Jerome .Aml Littleton
James B. Conway
William E. Brower
Talesmen
Charles E. Goss
American Tabaccn Company
Knickerbocker
Justice Dowling
Peabody Thore
Peabody
Tombs
Jerome
Littleton
King
Bester
Tiffany
Aerate
Charles E. Hsceton
Noom
James E. Conway
Charles C. Goss
Martin W. Littleton
AMI
Charles FE. Gremmels
Thaw
Broadway
Second Street
Lynch
Optical signage garbled query on glasses adjustment
A garbled OCR fragment mentions glasses adjustment and an optical venue reference. The legible bits point to an adjustment service inquiry without clear names, dates, or locations.
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Roselle
Quartet
Drowe Revolver
Journal ON Sale
Sigmund Welt
Edward Rowe
Washington Street
DR. Epstein
Jefferson Avenue
Will Lad
ICES
Officera
Leader
Connecticut
Schreiber
Congress
Wneck
Union Business College
Union Business and Pight School
F. R. Berriman
Dix Building
Sughrue
Ceres
Hei Roa
Capitol Building
Forts
WII
Rumor
Proctor’s
James ‘J
Francis
Ofces
Optical Manu Uite
Merah Building
Wes
Iva
Zie
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