Running Away Horses Cause City Street Mayhem
A Central Beef Company wagon horse bolts loose on Elizabeth Avenue near City Hall. Wagons crash, pedestrians flee, and street commissioner Thompson’s rig becomes entangled as multiple wagons drag along the street, with one wheel torn off and several vehicles damaged. No serious injuries reported.
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Brant Street
Central Beef Compay
Thomas Gavin Iriver
Wan Hitchen
Lew oTelock
Hunter Street
Elizabeth Avenue
Gavin
Wang
Weat Keatt Place
Thompton
Oence
Laat Ahrore Te Agante Ubissitp Iit
Wand
cone messiner+ rig
Eine Representatie
Criteal
Central Roof Company
Ita Roof
Thompson
Atlizabeth Avenue
Tames
Butler
Rahney Avenue
Juger
Diveklocher’s
Union Street
Ataimn
Korea
Downtown Meeting Set On New Basin Plans
A Republican group in the ae on Fast Jersey plans a meeting to discuss the formation of a new basin. The wage will be at 8 o'clock. A chief matter to be considered is the new basin project with a large attendance expected and organized by key members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atreet
Miss Mulhearn Seeks Five Thousand Damages in Suit
The case of Miss Catherine Muller v Public Service Corporation and North Jersey Street Rally Company opened in the Supreme Court. Miss Mulhearn, represented by Jaeger Giluly, accuses the transit line of injuring her as a passenger on a streetcar on April Bonnet. she has endured serious injuries and seeks compensation. The defense argues the accident was largely unavoidable and not attributable to the company. the trial will run into May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Catherine Muller
Public Service Corporation
North Jeeray Street
Mulhowny
Jaeger Pll Gilualy
Fuvlory
SOG
Aldonre
Elizabeth’ Avenue
Spring Street
Phiyd Street
Pens Avenues
Asia
Ueto
Malenan
Cemalning Ant
Erick Ak
Cay Sowe
Pale
Altay Mulhern
Chia Gerning
Imad
Towser Howard Mackherry
New Haunawick
Hyder
Supreme Court Docket For Tomorrow Include Railways And City Officials
The Supreme Court lists for tomorrow include cases Nos. 1, 26, and 16 involving George by Story and next friend, the Elizabeth Plainfield Central Jersey Railway Company, Mary Stevens, the Elizabeth Plainfield and Central Jersey Railway, the Rahway mayor and Common Council against Charles E. Reed, with proceedings at New Jersey locations. The fragment notes indicate multiple party actions and other Defendants or plaintiffs in a sequence of dockets to be heard.
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Supreme Court
George By. Story
Elizabeth, Plainfeld
Central Jersey Railway Company
Mary “Stevens
Elizabeth, Plainfield
Central Jersey
Chord J. Bilehts
Vata Ration Company
New Jerda
Common Wounell
Rahway
Charles £. Reed
Obituary roundup notes deaths in city and region
William Birnie aged about sixty died suddenly at 210 West Versey Street after months of illness following his wife’s death. He was a retired cotton broker and survived by four daughters and three sons. Cornelius A. Loveridge, 77, a New York native who lived in Westfield and Cranford before settling in this city, died, survived by two brothers. John R. Davis, long-time Tom s River resident and father of Walter H. Davis, died at home after a brief illness. Mrs Helen Ostfield Clapp, wife of Banus B. Clapp, died, leaving a husband and other relatives. she was a Curl Church communicant. Funeral details listed for affected families.
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Win Tay Birntes
William Birnie
Beothind
Charleston
Cornelius A. Leveridge
Mainfeld
Cornelius Mexander Loveridge
Mr. Loveridge
New York
Wentfield
Westfield
Cranford
Laveridge
Union
Metnuiene
P.P. Barnum
Loveridge
Albert Leveridge
Elizabeth
Benjamin Loveridge
Pentel
John
Crane
Evergreen Cemetery
John TR. Davie
John FR. Davis
Toms River
Walter“H. Davis
Shiy City
Ris Haine
Adierney
Davis
Girl Burned to Death at Wedding Preparations
A 22 year old girl, Margaret Barker, servant of A E H Cornish in Westenden, died after her dress ignited when a lamp overturned in an upstairs room. She had been due to be a bridesmaid at a wedding yesterday evening. She was taken to Elizabeth General Hospital in critical condition but died around 7 pm. Fire department and police investigated and an inquest was planned. Her parents reside in Long Island.
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Alacgaret
Barker
Ae HL Cornisth
Mary
Vlack
Ewerians
Lizabeth General Hospital
Damien
Tostaira
Fayyer
Edward Siwent
Farrington
General Hospital
Bayonne
Long Telund
4 North Broad Street Property Sold
The Philadelphia deed records show 4 North Broad Street changing hands from Davab WL Olhiuven former resident to Tr. E.R. O’Reilly of Second Street. The deed, filed at county registrar by T. M. Kelly, notes the 110 by 143 foot lot fronting Broad Street. Mr. Olhiuven, a retired native businessman, now resides in Philadelphia.
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Davab
Olhiuven
Ailyaud
Ores
Philladelphia
North Broad Steert
E.R. O'Rei
Second Treet
Offtes
T. M. Kelly
Bron Street
Oshaunen
Francis M. McAllister
Ward McAllister
New York
John F. Dolan
Liberal government calls election on new program
The British Parliament is dissolved and Liberal leader Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman outlines a fresh platform. Key points include free trade, limiting Chinese labor in South African mines, Irish self government, popular education control, liquor licensing reform, civil authority over the military, and arbitration in international matters. The Conservatives under Mr Balfour resign to force the voters to decide on the Liberal program.
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Landon
Howne
Henry Campbell Bonnertian
Balfour
Christman
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Inter
John Burn
Nelf
Ireland
Steamer Rescues Fishermen After Gale
Atlantic City, Jan 8. Captain Turner and two Swedish crew members said they narrowly escaped sinking after Saturday night’s gale. The tramp steamer picked them up as they fought the sea. Captain Steelman of Somers Point reported the loss of a boom and the fishing boat Billy. All others aboard were accounted for.
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Atlantic City
Turner
R. Steelman
Somers Point
Billy
Roosevelt Praises Canal Work and Officials
President Theodore Roosevelt defends the Isthmian Canal project, lauding the Panama Canal Commission and its officers while denouncing critics. He emphasizes progress, integrity, and the need to support officials against baseless charges and calls for continued efficient work to complete the giant canal.
Inauguration of Ohio's Governor Amid Grand Pageantry
Reported chaotic OCR notes describe the inauguration of Ohio's governor with grand ceremony in Columbus. The event drew tens of thousands to the capital, with processions, speeches, and formal receptions marking the transition of power to the new administration.
Alaska Seeks Wives Report Calls For Marriages
The annual report of Governor Brady states Alaska needs wives to settle the territory. He appeals to young American women to move to Alaska and marry, noting the challenge of attracting suitable brides among settlers and natives. The piece hints at Western life, home building, and family desires as motivations for relocation.
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Brady
Young Women of America
Washington
Tan
Alaska
John 4
America
Wayne
Achonlia'ding
Reed Reimburses City of Rahway After Shortage
On Saturday former Rahway tax receiver Charles F. Reed paid 5114.50 to City Treasurer George C. Oliver, covering the shortage found by the American Surety Company in its October examination of Reed’s city books. The outcome for Reed remains unclear as the Supreme Court case progresses with a suit filed for tomorrow.
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Rahway, Jao
Charles F. Reed
George C. Oliver
American Surety Company of
New York
Reed
Wall Street Ends Mixed As Stocks Move In Quiet Trade
Active session with broad participation as many bulls pushed prices higher early but profit taking led to declines before a partial rebound near the opening range. Highest class issues like Wall Street Pacific and St Paul showed strength while investment targets such as preferred industrials and Bethlehem Steel attracted demand. Government bonds steadied and arbitrage demand pulled in about 30 000 shares in early hours. Boston bankers assign and reorganize banking houses noted in the week.
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Thexs Jonson
Hiehest
Walon Pacific
Bt. Paul
Blehrlaan Mike International Paper and Steel
Rupar
London
Boda
City Club Plans Annual Day With Noted New York Music
The Clio Club announces its annual day at Roverte Oaeinn starting at 2.30 pm tomorrow. The program includes a special musical feature with noted music from New York City, and attendees are invited to bring guests to enjoy the performance.
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New York City
Focal
Metromental
Wil Jae
Col Collins Elected President of City Council
Amid a protracted partisan feud the City Council elected Colonel Collins as president on the fifth ballot. Republicans held to their line while Democrats backed Collins, with key figures named and a shift in council leadership after a tense adjourned meeting Saturday night.
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Finlly
Proventa T le Aos
Gite Dewi P. Colling
Kordl
Variaia Eliy oMieva
Miles
Wes
Nushianiel
Thompetn
Excite
John Keron
de OW MckThinney
Alyvia R. Eaton
Lea Coakley
Artiain
Juha K
Agai
Ian Ty
Parrey
Covine
Savgr
Collins
Local City Officials Named In Government Roster
President of Council COL D F COLLINS Street Commissioner NA THANIEL K THOMPSON Member nl Excise Board JOHN KERON City Physicians DR ALVIN R EATON DR D At Me ELMINNEY Pagel COAKLEY
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Nathaniel K. Thompson
Nl Excise Board
John Keron
Alvin. R. Eaton
Me Elminney
Pagel Coakley
Collins Elected President After Ballot Controversy
The scene centers on Col Collins’s election as president after a protracted ballot count. The room grew tense as votes were tallied, Ford and Collins trading positions, until seventeen votes for Collins and all for Ford settled the matter. Collins expressed gratitude to supporters and urged unity, noting the council’s minority party and the incoming changes as experienced members pass on duties.
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A. Ford
Emma
Col
Wis
Ong
Enghiele
Collins
Mackens
Mugliel
Kenal
Collin
Ford
Scone
New Trick to Bunco Stranger in Jersey Central Tale
A stranger in Jersey Central Kititredd pretends to need money for funeral expenses and tricks William Ketty of Plainfield and undertaker George Cole of Vilintela into giving him cash. Ketty is swindled when Cole says a funeral is already arranged and hints he can refund later.
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Jenny City
Jen
Jersey Central
Kititredd
William Ketty
Plainfield
Ketty
George Cole
Ant Undertaker
Vilintela
Kelly
Plainfeld
Cole
Katty
Undertakers
Annual Meeting of Public Library Trustees Held
Trustees of the Elizabeth Public Library announce an annual meeting to review yearlong support, noting attendees who contributed two dollars or more to the Hority fund. The notice calls for all contributors to participate in the planning and governance of library services.
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Annual Meeting OF Public Library
Elizabeth
DE Rvr
Unclear court note on Friday commitment for thirty days
A garbled court fragment reports an individual was committed yesterday for thirty days and a fine of some amount was not paid. Names, dates, and places are unreadable in the OCR. The item lacks coherent details but indicates a brief detention with a potential fine.
Seal Son Hassenpfeffer at Gus Tav Pein's Bayway House
Announced sale event at Bayway House in X J. as details blur with maritime and cafe references. Saturday and Monday sessions begin at 4 PM at Sigmund Welt's Cafe, 1000 Eilsadelle. Unclear exact dates and participants due to garbled OCR.
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Seal Son
Hassenpfeffer
Gustav Pein
Bayway House
Bilmabyth
X. J
Sigmund Welt
Eilsadelle
Janie Fetta
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Onde
Street Commissioner's
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Tia
Abe
Miss Mulhearn
Amuel D. Clapp
Theda
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Wits
Banus
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Lafayette
CeearTe
Mount Evnon
Mire
Clapp
Toni
Curl Church
Iéahy
Eal Nia
Margaret Barker
North Broad Street
E. R. O'Reilly
Second Street
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
New Party
Patsy Faring
Westfald, Viotates Expiee Ordinanos
Exéina
Eliz Commercial College
Woglieb Depautoreits
Ombrardts Cafr
President Roosevelt
Congress
Panama Canal Commissioners
D.C
Dan
Wien
Ead
Oornis
Jourtney
Anya
Anil Grout
Whittier
Livia
Teo
Jobbery
Aimerica
Isthmian Commission
Fathmian Communion
Fee Hrodore Toosevelt
Ohio
John M. Pattison
Buckeye State
Columbug
Fan
Hohn M. Pattison
Ohie
Othe Sint
Barly
Mat Lisi
Pes Wansinay
Rom
Hocerot Myton Hareick
Windia
Pal
Heinenrh
City OF
Wall Street
Bulle
Lee
Boston
Hoskin
Mass
Jeanny Gondor & Coy
Heond Street
Eliasbeths Ten Law
Tod Amer
Tiny
Atchison
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Hudson
Musiega
Levy
Hriner
Ura
West
Rm Ny
Womeps
Sorasin
Mors
Seaby
Texas Union-Praite
Ge U
PhD
THE
Clio Club
Col. Collins
Connolly
Meo Feld
Saurhird Siret
Sant Jereny
Dennis F. Collins
Council
D. F.collins
Mayer
Math
Collie
Rabay
Rae Weel Watt
Ileanse
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