Two Men Escape From Rahway Reformatory
Wilbert Duck and John Arkanow escaped from Rahway Reformatory last evening and remain at large. Duck, 20, from Salem County, and Arkanow, 25, from Palatic County, were kitchen workers trusted with cooking and cleaning duties. They slipped through a rear door after 6 pm as rain and darkness hid the fence breach, and guards launched a wide manhunt.
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Wilbert Duck
John Arkanow
Og Y. Reformatory
Duck
Salem County
Arkanow
Palasic County
Dueck
Uarda
Obituary of Samuel Godfrey longtime Iron Meadow resident
Samuel Godfrey aged about 80 died last night at his home after a long illness. He lived in Iron Meadow and was a longtime member of Knights of Pythias District 78 and a former grand representative and prelate. He leaves a wife two sons and four daughters who teach in public schools. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery with services at his late home conducted by Rev Dr Taft of the Frational Church.
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Sampet Godfrey
Samuel Cee
Elisabeth
Mus
Hal ‘Ibewn
Oetiaet & Brown
Iron Meadow
Daug
Knights
Taft
Evergreen Cemetery
New Officers for Wings Bank Elected in Union County
The Union County Savings Bank elected new officers yesterday afternoon. John W. Whelan became president succeeding Edward C. Woodruff, who declined re election after seven terms as president. Augustus 8 was named vice president. Woodruff remains a bank manager. The full board includes Edward C Woodruff J W Whelan James C Ogden Benjamin H Campbell John J William H Hicks John McGrath F J Vogel Joseph McManus James L Davis and N R B Leavitt. Deposits grew from 61073 62 to 9457 19 with 5500 depositors today.
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Union County Savings Bank
Edward C. Woodruff
John W. Whelan
Augustus 8
Woodruff
J. 8. Crane
Delors
Whelan
Board of Finance Committee
Atill
Crane
James E. McManus
Prcent
Edward C., Woodruff
J. W. Whelan
James C. Ogden
Benjamin H. Campbell
John J
William H. Hicks
John McGrath
Joseph McManus
James L. Davis
N. RB
Signing Scott Association Papers in Trustee Approval
Fragmentary note lists trustees including Js C Ogden KC Ogden J Maike Ms Es Alward E S Atwater A Swift F Livengood James McKenzie Ernest De Charles Moore and Loulé. papers signed after noon, requiring election by trustees.
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Ted
Fes
Aoe
Quiaiey
Js -C. Ogden
KC. Ogden
Maike
ES Alward
E. S. Atwater
A. Swift
F. Livengood
James 8
Burglary Suspects Sought in Warren County
Report says two men were heard during a burglary in Warren County. Residents described noises and sighting of two individuals near the scene, with authorities investigating the incident and seeking tips from the public.
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Warren County
William M Pender Wins Florida Trip Home
William M. Pender won a Florida trip home after a journal sponsored employee trip by the Slager Sewing Company. Biteest Wallace of the Journal accompanied him, and Mr. Pender reported that he never...
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William M.pender
Florida
TRIP
William MM. Pender
Slager Sewing Company
Caspey
Biteest Wallace
Journal
Mr. Pender
New Jersey Legislature Opens with Democratic Control
Thousands pack the New Jersey State House as the 131st Legislature convenes in Trenton to inaugurate Democratic control. The Assembly elects J E Lethbridge speaker and Michael W Higgins as clerk amid patronage jockeying and factional debate over committee power.
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Trenton
Assembly
Senate
New Jersey State House
Frank Powalski
Passaic
Levi H. Morris
Sussex
Joseph H. Firth
Warren
Ponce Missing as Maracas Overdue Deepens Wreck Fears
New York reports ten days of silence on the steamship Ponce with officers fearing the worst. A vessel matching the Maracas description was seen near the Delaware Breakwater, but insurers have raised rates and optimism fades. Harvey Searsey, father of Edna and a noted sailor, remains missing with his family praying for news.
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New York
Ponce
New York and Porto Rico Company
Aleq
Trinidad Shipping and Trading Company
Maracas
Port of Spain
Delaware
London
Moonkey
mid-Atlantic
inburg-American Line
West Indian
Randy
York
Ander
Se Brookiye
Harvey Searsiy
Ives
Eighth Street
Farmhand Sues for Damages in Ciieut Court
Philip Handman a farm hand sues John afd Gustav Kein in circuit court this afternoon for damages alleging assault on May 19 while the farmer was away. Handman was represented by Sidney W. Eldridge. defendants by W OC Headley.
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John Afd
Gustav ‘Kein
Ciieut
Philip Handman
Handman
Sidney W. Eldridge
W. Oc, Headley
Guilty Plea Deferred In Plainfield Court
Lucius Taylor of Plainfield pled guilty in the Court of Common Pleas and his sentence was deferred for one week. Louis Eater was arraigned on an incorrigible charge and also had a one week deferral. Henry Wiedenhoffer's application before Judge Atwater was postponed for two weeks per counsel T M Kelly.
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Lucius Taylor
Plainfield
Court of Common
Louis
Sentapes
Henry Wiedenhoffer
Judge directs verdict in Scharitt vs Redway case
By judge direction the jury in the Circuit Court returned a verdict for 0%5-21 in the case of Burectt Scharitt against Redway. The defendant offered no defense. The suit sought to recover a bill for seven dollars.
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Vai
Mersing
Burectt Scharitt
Redway
Greeks Hold Celebration at Chapel of St. Vladimir
Members of the Little Greek Church in this city gathered at the chapel of St. Vladimir to observe a Christmas rite distinct from Roman Catholic practice. Father Ramiticky explained the church’s symbolic cross elements and noted St. Andrew as patron saint of the Little Greek Church.
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Btrabynsky
Russia
Little
Father Ramiticky
Sriangle
Andrew
An X
Schreiber Nearby Address Update
H Schreiber formerly of 47 Broad Street now resides at 101 103 Broad Street room 3 store.
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Broad Street
Jealous husband kills wife then takes own life in New Hampshire
Riverdale New Hampshire January 9 Joseph Blanchette shot and killed his wife then killed himself. Jealous of his children the man had separated from his wife years before but visited her. The family consisted of seven children who had helped support their mother.
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Riverdale
N. H
Joseph Blanchette
Blanchette
Agate
Bey
Blanchettes
New York Market Tuesday Quiet With Small Bond Moves
Transcribed market notes describe a slow session in New York with minimal price changes. Government bonds remained unchanged while other issues steadied. activity showed slight declines in some sectors as prices drifted.
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New York
Jan
Penny's Vice Presidents In Pennsylvania Party Shakeup
Pennsylvania party announces chain of vice presidents with Joseph Wood named first vice president west of Pittsburgh replacing Jamis McCrea J J Turmer named second vice president Edward B Taylor third vice president Lemuel P McCabe fourth vice president promoted from freight traffic manager Also Singer Sewing Machine Co to relocate Wheeler & Wilson store to a new downtown address and Sughrue's Dancing School advertises private lessons
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Philadelph
Joseph Wood
Pennsylvania Lings
Jamis McCrea
J. J. Turmer
Wood
Edward B. Taylor
Mr. Turner
Lemuel P. McCabe
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Wheeler & Wilson
Bronte
Tree Trent
and & Wilson
City Officials Serve Without Pay Debate Sparks at Trinity Club
John Moody of Cranford told a Trinity Church Men's Club audience that city council members may serve without pay to gain something. He suggested environment shapes officials and cited Mayor Ryan and other locals as participants, prompting H H Isham to defend the city government amid graft concerns.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
John Moody
Cranford
Moody
P. J. Ryan
A. B. Carlton
Ne Service Corporation
H. H. Taha
H. A. deRaismes
Ralph Pope
H. H. Isham
U “Ae
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