Jury Probes Willcox Case With Model House Exhibit
Grand jury in Westfield Elizabeth case views a life sized model of the Willcox home used to reenact the shooting scene. Witnesses included the dead boy’s parents and the Codding children, as jurors consider whether the incident was murder.
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Grand Jury
John Dur Jin
Marold M. Willcox
Westfield
Ata
Will
Weatfield
Elizabeth
Joh Sates
Charles N. Wolding
Codding
Talloween
Dar- Jing
Willcox
Justice Fort
Lant Weeks
Water Shortage Hits Roselle and Cranford
Water famine grips Roselle and Cranford after a burst boiler valve at Birney and Westfield Avenue disrupts supply. Residents hunt for water, melt snow for cooling and substitute uses while officials plan repairs to restore service by morning.
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Roselle
Aranford
Birney
Westield Avenue
Frank Van Arsdale Hurt In Greenwich Construction Accident
Word arrived today of the serious injury to Frank D. Van Arsdale, a carpenter employed by contractor Here kin Wy Dederick of Frio Street. He fell through an opening thirty five feet into a cellar, striking head and shoulder. He was carried to a nearby residence for treatment as physicians attended. The fracture involved his elbow and leg, and his condition remained serious. Local authorities and Dr. Dederick coordinated care as the accident was reported to neighbors and the city. He is expected to recover slowly under medical oversight.
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Wort
Prilchle
Frank D. van Arvlale
Herekin Wy Dederick
Frio Street
the- City
John D.wensfeller
Greenwich
van Arschakt
Jhapet M. Dederick
Wither Wils Speer
Aredile
Peventa
Mar New
Board of Education considers truancy laws and desks for schools
The Board discusses truancy enforcement and procurement of seventy desks for school No 8. Adjustable tallets in Battin High School are rejected as unstable, with new desks planned. seats in schools 4 and 5 are deemed too small, risking deformity. A salary proposal for High School Examiners was paused, and a clause requiring state certificates for principals and assistant principals is being rescinded due to lack of such certificates among city teachers. (Continued on next page.)
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Laat
Board of Education
Hanitin
Battin High School
Funk
Burke
Reilly
Jose Ee Bente
Dpal
Elizabeth Mazoni in Contempt Adjudged for Alimony
On request by attorney P J McGuinness Elizabeth Mazoni's husband Benjamin Mazoni was found in contempt of court for failing to pay alimony. The writ requires arrears settlement and a fresh bondsman or a no expat writ to arrest him. The contempt hearing is set for next Tuesday before Vice-Chancellor Stevens in Newark Union County.
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P. J. McGuinness
Newark
Elizabeth Mazoni
Stevenshan
Benjamin Mazoni
Union County
Suit filed against North Jersey Street Railway over 1919 delay
May Barleon of Elizabeth and Watson avenues sues North Jersey Street Railway Company in Newark district court. She and twelve other passengers were on a Lyons Farms bound car on December 27 when a conductor ordered travelers to move forward. Barleon claims injuries from the protest and seeks damages of 0.
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Public Service
Second District Court
Newark
Adice
May Barleon
Eliabeth and
Watson Avenues
North Jersey Street Railway Company
Miss Barleon
Lyons Farms
Broad and
Market Streets
Hawthorne
Penne
Chaas Tonear
K Pranengers
Forest Hill
Lyons An
Trolley Car Collision Halts City Street Traffic
A damaged trolley car and wagon collision near Parker Lane and North Broad Street disrupted service. Car No 1828 of the Ney line struck a wagon, injuring no one reported, with the system appearing the primary affected asset.
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Pening
Parker Inne
North Bresd
Eliz Commercial College Notes and Local Notices
Fragmented OCR text mentions Elizabeth commercial college and local notices. It references people and places in unclear order, with bits about women, bread, pies, and a street. The readable portions point to a small, late era local item with scattered names and actions.
Local telephone integration advances across cities
Elizabeth and nearby towns complete wiring to unite local lines with Newark, Trenton, and Philadelphia. Plans foresee five months to set rates and finalize directories. underground conduits and system overhaul to follow, improving long distance calls and service access.
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Interstate Telephone Company
Elizabeth
Pennsylvania
Tate
Newark
Olyteey City
Klintboth Telephone Company
Trenton
Philadelphia
Vacate Trolley Offices and Yards in City Move
Trolley offices and yards will be vacated February 1 as new superintendent offices open at Livingston and Smith Streets. Superintendent Rick notes North Prous Street yards may be turned and Broad Street waiting road possibly abolished while Storm damage affected operations. He defends service quality amid harsh weather and recalls 28 crippled cars at North Broad Street during outages.
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North Broad
Eick
Wil
Livingston and
Smith Streets
Journal
Rick
North Prous Street
Zalley West
Cors
North Broad Street
South Broad Street
Runaway Boy Held After Hotel Stop in New York
A 16 year old Philadelphia hotel heir was arrested at the Imperial Hotel New York after detectives traced him via telegraphic inquiry. He is charged with running away from home and being a vagrant. He will be held for Centre Street police court before detectives' return to headquarters.
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New York
Herman Haslett
Vine and
Twentieth Streets
Philadelphia
Imperial Hotel
Sevareste
Centre Street
Hiladelphis
Levy's Markdown Sale At Bee Markettown
Levy's markdown sale advertised in Bee Markettown page seven itemizes reductions on household goods and clothing. The notice notes limited stock and time constraints with pricing highlights and location details for readers seeking bargains.
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Levy
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Steinberg Case
The jury in the Steinberg versus Public Service Corp case failed to reach a verdict after a full day of deliberation. They informed the court of their inability to agree at 10:15 am and were discharged after a second attempt at 11:02 am, with jurors given encouragement to resume Monday if needed. The plaintiff seeks damages for injuries allegedly from a trolley car on Richmond Street in Millinfeld in 1905 while delivering goods to a dry goods freight house.
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Joseph Steinberg
Jorsey City
Publi Service Corporation
Supreme Court
Ihs
Tunthce Kort
R ‘E'Rhock
Hf. Cor
Steinberg
Seceree Boe
Richmond Street
Millinfeld
Bay State Republicans Favor Tariff Revision
The Massachusetts Republicans advocate tariff revision at the soonest convenient time, aligning with national debate on import duties and protectionist policy shifts. Party leaders push for early action to influence economic outcomes and trade leverage.
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Bay State
Washington
President's nominations in Ohio highlighted
Washington January nominations include Frank M. Chandler of Ohio named United States marshal for the northern district of Ohio. Charles Miner G. Norton of Ohio is proposed as postmaster at Cleveland. O. ey Miner G. Norton, of Ohio, named appraiser of merchandise in the district of Cuyahoga.
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Washington
Frank M. Chandler
Ohio
Charles
Cleveland
Wall River magnate Charles F Borden dies at home
Charles F Borden, reportedly one of the wealthiest men, died today after a lingering illness. The note mentions an operation and recalls his long career, with reference to notable associates and his Wall River residence.
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Wall River
Mase
Charles F_ Borden
Impeachment Talk and Ship Subsidy Advances in Congress
In the Senate and House reports, discussion on impeachment against Andre C. Swayne continues with committee reports and debate on the validity of his expenses. Meanwhile the ship subsidy bill gains favorable committee action with amendments to subsidize mail routes to Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines, and the canteen bill proceeds in War War Department direction. Separate early disaster in Paterson sees two men killed when an explosion at Laftia Rand Powder Co. destroys a building and injures several others.
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Woahington
Fan
Palmer
Vannsylvania
Andre Charles Swayne
Florida
Whel
Conemitter
Mest
Versmont
Clayton
de Aruvoud Sutanit: of Impeachment. Mente, Littleiol
Parker
Gillette
California
Marine Commission
Senate
Hawaii
Japan
Philippines
War Department
Penh
Paterson
Laftia-Rand Powder Company
Wayne Thin
John Burke
Scranton
William Schuman
Lincoln Court
Mirke
Schuman
Tkwee
Matern
Nime Mila
Flames destroy Academy of Music and six other buildings
The fire swept the Academy of Music after an audience of about 1,200 had filled the venue, quickly extending to the Park and Savery Hotels and nearby tenements. Fire burst origin likely in the gallery, a wall collapse buried Ladderman Harry T. Dilgwey, who was rescued but injured.
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Chelsea
Muan
Academy of Music
Caundig Atom
Flaios
Park Hotel
Savery Hotel
Winnisinmott Ferry
Aademy of Music
Harry T. Dilgwey
Frost Hospital
Kinley
Miners killed by falling rock in Hazleton mine disaster
In Hazleton Virginia a rock fall at the Lehigh Valley Coal Company mine killed two miners as they entered the gangway after finishing work. One man named Melman, married, and another named Charlen Hines were identified among those hurt, with Mine Inspector Roderick conducting the investigation.
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Hazleton
Hazel
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Roderick
Melman
Charlen Hines
Bids for Armor Plate for Battleships Surface Today
Washington bids opened at the navy department for armor plate for the battleship New Hampshire and armored cruisers Montana and North Carolina. Companies bidding include Midvale Steel of Philadelphia, Carnegie Steel of Pittsburgh, and Bethlehem Steel of Bethlehem with amounts ranging from about 3.1 million to 8.2 million dollars.
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Washington
New Hampshire
Montana
North Carolina
Midvale Biter Company
Philadelphia
Carnegie Meel Company
Pittsburg
Bethlehem Kteel Company
Bethlehem
Editor of Jewish Morning Journal Dies in New York
K Ho Sarslion editor and owner of the Jewish Morning Journal in New York City has died in the morning. He was among the most prominent Hebrews in America.
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Jewish Morning Journal
New York
K. Ho Sarslion
Nisker
The
America
Frances R Roome for Supt of Mails bid set
Frances R Roome is nominated for superintendent of mails in a January filing. Festmanter notes the official bid and the expected decision process.
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Frances R. Roome
Festmanter
Smoots Defense 18 Continued In Reed Striot Inquiry
Focatello lawyer F H Holy heimer testified as first defense witness in the Reed Striot inquiry, asserting the Mormon Church practiced only lawful morals and that anti polygamy measures injected into the recent campaign were unnecessary and intended to serve ends. He said the press shared the view.
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Wearlingtom
F. H. Holyheimer
Focatello
Toaho
Witnennen
Wan Willue
Heal
Panama Healthful Reform Hints From Panama Cable
Minister John Barriott reports to Washington from Panama that health conditions are improving with strict precautions. He believes the Panama situation could become healthier than expected, with yellow fever in Cuba noted as potentially eradicable through continued sanitary measures and vigilance.
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Washington
Sun
John Barriott
State Department
Panama
Tast
Cuba
Wall Street Opens with Mixed Tone on Roosevelt Plan
Wall Street shows little decisive movement as Washington signals detouring to Fullroad legislation creating cautious sentiment. Union Pacific and Southern Railway drifted early, with some gains quickly eroded. Tennessee Coal and Iron fell, steel shares slipped, and the market rallied late but remained soft overall. Government and bonds held steady amid a cautious undertone.
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New York
Jac
Washington Report
Roosevelt
Peices
Wenend Kri
Union
Pac
Far
Efrenath
Point
Falirond
Indus Stranded Off Fire Island In Dense Fog
The British steamer Indus bound from Cardiff for New York ran ashore on the Yeland bar near Fire Island during heavy fog. A southeast wind and rising sea threaten the ship and crew as Merritt and Chapman wrecking crews are en route. The vessel has no visible hull damage, and life-saving crews stand by to aid if needed.
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New York
Indus
Kydd
Cardenas
Carbarien
Yeland
Caleuita
Bar
Tha
Bishop Blocks Knights of Columbus Also in Canada
The Knights of Columbus faced objections from Canadian bishops, notably Bishop O’Connor of Toronto, leading to no council in Canada despite appeals. The national board said objections were groundless and tied to diocesan wishes. A Manila council is planned as the order expands abroad, with a charter granted and about 100 signatures for Manila.
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New. Hoven
Jan
Knights of Columbus
Dioces
Jannsen
Helleville
Atia
Philippines
Manila
Pacifico Court
Platts Suit Against Riles Adjourned Again in New York
The case of John R. Platt versus Hannah Riles, seeking 485000, was adjourned again this morning until the following Tuesday. Platt alleges blackmail over exposure of his relationship with Riles and the witness was mentioned.
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Platt
New York
Walt
John RK
Hannah Riles
W Nitress
Uhreala
Cockrell Named for Interstate Commerce Post
President announces appointment of Senator Cockrell of Missouri to the Interstate Commerce Commission on March 4, replacing James D Yeomans of Iowa whose term expires in January Yeomans will be reappointed to serve until March 4.
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Cockrell
Interstate Commission
Washington
Tai
Senator Cockrell
Missouri
Inter State Commerce
James D. Yeomans
Owa
Yeomens
Will & Re
King Edward's Call for British Parliament
Fragmentary OCR notes mention King Edward and a call for Parliament. Other text is garbled with unclear dates and places, offering no definite event details or outcomes.
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Edward
Baward
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