Burglars Target Murray and Chilton Streets Homes
Three bold burglars forced entry to Murray and Chilton street residences while owners attended church, rifling drawers for jewelry and silverware. Victims included Nicholas W. Smith and School Commissioner D H Townley, with police McGrail and Murphy investigating and promising quick leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensilly
Murray and
Chilton Streets
Lisury
Nicholas W. Smith
Broad Street
Jersey Street
D.H. Townley
Murray Street
Oray
Jimmy
Frederick Retehart
McGrail
Murphy
Funeral of Misa Mullaney at St Patricks Church
Funeral services for Mina Ellen Mul amy of 141 South Park Street were held at 9 am at St utrick s Church. Very Rev Dean Geamer celebrated a high mass assisted by Fathers Corcoran and Tandy. Mourners paid tributes of water and pillows with inscriptions Our Dear Friend Cousin At Rest. Bearers were Thomas Keaining John Fitegerald Michael Walsh Michael Jeemings Daniel Mc Carthy and John Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mullaney
Mina Ellen Mulamy
South Park Street
St. Utrick's Church
Dean Geamer
Kev
Fathera Corcoran
Tandy
Sein
Miss Mulligan
Funeral of Joan Capite Held at Broadway Home
The funeral of Joan Capite was held at his late Broadway home with large attendance. Hindeth Lodge No 110 and several societies present. Rev Dr Sleeper of Cre Episcopal Church conducted the burial service. Interment followed at Hopeeen Cemetery with Mr Willes reading the committal.
Army stockpiles flood markets with diverted war materiel
A fragmentary report notes how cast-off weapons from military stockpiles enter civilian markets. It points to successive phases of disposal, the scale of divested material, and ongoing efforts to track and regulate these surplus items.
Dunellen and Plainfield May Consolidate Borough and City
Dunellen business leaders discuss uniting with Plainfield to gain public improvements and stronger fire and police protection. Proponents expect growth as buildings and factories expand between the two communities, with a spring effort to win citizen support for consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunellen
Plainfield
Dinnellen
Receiver Smith Sells Odds and Ends in Newark Sale
The final sale of the United States Shipbuilding Company assets took place in Newark on Saturday afternoon. William J. Curtis of New York bid 675,000, accepted by Receiver James Smith Jr. and subject to court confirmation. The sale covered all property, rents, and office furniture, including claims dating from June 20, 1903, with the Crescent Shipyard Company and others purchasing the assets and rents since that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Shipbuilding Company
Newark
William J. Curtis
New York
James Smith, Jr
Thin Aate
Smith
Seling
George E Sheldon
United States Shibullal Company
Bath Iron Works
Hyde Wind- Jam Company
Eastern Shipbuilding Company
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company
The
Union From
Fedar Street
Silas Dewey Drake Badly Bruised in Incident
Report describes Silas Dewey Drake badly bruised after a mysterious incident involving beating and a runaway horse. Abram Ghillck of Danelien reportedly assisted as bystanders feared a worse outcome. Superior horsemanship allowed the animal to be guided into a police area without further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Dewey A
Drake
Abram Ghillck
Danelien
Alta
Obituary notices from an Elizabeth city paper
Obituary notices list several residents: Mrs Caroline Schope, a German Lutheran founder’s widow with a son and daughter. funeral services by Rev Christian Fischer. Lula Koechling, born in the city, died after illness, with Rev Glazebrook and Rev Sleeper to conduct services. Louise Smith of 250 Mareball Street died in Brooklyn. services pending with Daughters of Liberty attendance and burial at Rosedale and Linden Park Cemeteries. Thomas J. Clogher, aged 50, native to End, died suddenly. member of Exempt Firemen’s Association and company No. 6. survived by two brothers.
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Carcitte
Caroline
Schoppe
Ger
Hurch
Schoere
Ladies’ Aid § Society
Court Crief
Henry J. Schoppe
Mra
Christian G. Fischer
Elisabeth
Misa Lula Koochiings
Misa Tala Koechting
Paul W
Hannah Gerts Koechling
Chilton Street
Miss Korphling
St. John's Sunday School
Buttin High School
Dr. Glazebrook
Dr. Sleeper
Louise Smith
Louiss EK Smith
John and
Louisa Exgensinger
Mareball Street
Brooklyn
Thomas J. Clogher
Thomas J
Annie Clogher
Clogher
Memier Aeirner’ Eiaioe
Exempt Piremro’s Association
Jeaves
Contention Over Trumbull Street Closing by Singer Co
A letter to the Journal by H. Isham presents J. Logan Fay's position on Singer Manufacturing Company's bid to close 600 feet of Trumbull Street facing Fay’s corner at First Street. Fay argues closure would create a rubbish pocket and darken his storefront, requesting the council protect his property with a 600 foot closure rather than 510, to minimize impact while allowing Singer to secure adjoining land.
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A. H. Isham
Trumbull Street
Singer Manufacturing Company
J. Logan Fay
Fay
Lhnt
Journal
Logan Fay
Singer Company
Tay
Trumbull
First Atheta
Singer Factory
Aosta Pit
Dental
Mr. Fay
City Counjell
Wee
H. Isham
Levy's Annual January Sale Notice
Levy's announces a January sale event with promotional focus on discounts and terms. The notice emphasizes savings and pricing availability, urging customers to visit the store for limited time offers during the period. The text is brief and lacks specific dates or product details.
Death from scalding at Eyewolf Day Nursery
Eight year old Elsie Anderson, a deaf and dumb foundling cared for at the Eyewolf Day Nursery on Elizabeth Avenue, died after a bath turned scalding hot. County Physician Westcott planned a formal report before burial, noting the child, supported by the State Foundling Association, had been chronically ill. The exact cause remains under investigation.
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Elsie Anderson
Foundling
Eyewolf Day
Elizabeth ‘Avenue
Elizabeth General Hospital
Westcott
Elizabeth
State Foundling Association
Resignation prompts Brown to lead Elizabeth trolley system
Elizabeth trolley department chief Richard Eick has resigned. H Brown, previously based in Westfield, is summoned to head the Elizabeth division. A communication from Public Service of New Jersey dated January 10 1905 notes the company will not require a tie building at No 206 East Street after April 1905 and warns riders of possible service disruptions during showers. Frederick Evane secretary of Elizabeth Township confirms the changes.
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Richard Eick
Trolley Department
Elizabeth
H. Brown
Westfield
Elieabeth Divisien
Broadstreet
N. J
Newark
Sir—tre
North Jersey Street
Eet
Frederick Evane
Max Block Presented With An Umbrella
Max Block formerly managed Roth & Company's meat market on Broad Street for three years and was moved to the Enton store. On Saturday evening he received a handsome umbrella from the employer. John Britt spoke for Block’s associates and wished him abundant success. Louis Plants, successor to Block, was introduced to the clerks and guests were cordial as the event closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Block
Roth & Company
Broad Street
Te Enton
Wae
John Britt
Trenton
Captain Shannon Falls With Broken Leg After Hall Incident
Patrick Bharman captain of the Irish Volunteers suffered a broken leg late Saturday night while exiting Quieny Hall on Biss Avenue after a sale at AF street_b. D Tele.
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Shannon
Patrick Bharman
Irish Volunteers
Quien‘y Hall
Biss Avenue
A Ein
Genuine Ward
Upper Lehigh
B. D. Tele
Apparition in Police Court and Curious Marriage Plot
A chaotic police court scene unfolds with Judge Mahon and Chief Tooney as witnesses to a bizarre case. Gus Polatsky and Annie Marinock, a fortune teller, clash over marriage plans while a Polish man acts oddly, hinting at a pursuit of a divorcee proof and tangled motives. The piece blends local oddity with a broad, opinionated column about Japan’s influence on British options and press sensationalism.
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Nergvant Brogai
Deak
Chief Tooney
Judge Mahon
Kay
Mashon
Gott
Gus Polatsky
Annie Marinock
Abe
Poland
Buncoed Him Out Of Twenty Dollars
A storekeeper in downtown Storn fell victim to counterfeit money when a man and a short man bought goods, paid with a $20 bill, received change, then returned a smaller bill as change. The counterfeit note passed as genuine, and the men departed before the error was discovered.
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Buncoed
Storn
City Council Meets as Appointments Take Center Stage
The new City Council holds an evening meeting to discuss appointments including a sergeant at police Headquarters to replace the late Edward B. Morrill. Several candidates are printed in the Journal and the police committee faces decisions on multiple sergeants and a keeper for the second precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Morrill
Weather notes report record cold spell highs ignored
The article records unusually cold conditions with two prior lower readings. It cites January and December dates showing 7 degrees and 7 below, noting a slight wind from a cold quarter of the globe making the air feel harsher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dersons
Fire destroys empty house at Roselle
Roselle January 16 Fire destroyed an unoccupied Berbeck house on Fourth avenue west of Locust Street at 1130 last night Night Policeman Lewis raised the alarm Firefighters struggled due to hose shortage and delayed a second wagon stream reached the flames The house owned by New York parties was insured and the loss is estimated at 50000.
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Roselle
Fourth Avenue
Locust Street
Lewis
Howe
New York
Birthday Party Celebrated for William Dunham at Ripley
A birthday celebration marked William Dunham’s twenty-ninth anniversary with a party at Ba Ripley piste. A midnight march led by A. K. Hummel and Miss Alice Heck featured forty couples. Songs were sung by Edward Woos Edward Hipp Thomas Holleran Robert Warren Jacob Monahan Earnest Fulton and the Physical Culture Club quartet.
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Villain Pansy
Happy Party
Ld Saturda
Ba Ripley
A. K. Hummel
Mins
Alice Heck
Edward Woos
Edward Hipp
Thomas Holleran
Robert Warren
Jacob Monahan
Earnest Fulton
Physical Culture Club
Stereopticon Trip To Constantinople At Christ Church
A winter lecture series at Christ Church Parish Hall continues with Prof W D Bliss from New York City giving a stereopticon show and vivid word pictures on a trip to Constantinople. Tickets are twenty five cents at the door. Funeral services for Margaret Cullity held at the Sacred Heart Church with relatives in attendance and a large burial procession. Members of the Wizard of Oz Company David Montgomery and Fred Stone departed for the White Star Line voyage, then wired for assistance en route, ending with a humorous misadventure about their voyage and homeward return.
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Constantinople
Christ Church Parish Hall
Ines
W. D. P. Bliss
New York City
David Montgomery
Fred Stone
al Canby
Candy
Montgomery
Stone
Four Court Rooms Burned in City Building Fire
Chicago fire of January 16 started on the top floor of the county and city hall complex at La Salle and Washington, destroying four court rooms and risking the city hall portion. Two workmen remain missing, painter Edwards rescued badly burned as flames trapped workers amid a panic with hundreds evacuated. Fire spread aided by oil and paint during renovations and hindered by equipment shortages.
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Chicago
la Salle
Washington Streets
Nament Edwards
Jhinne
Chryatraua
Emanuel Coplan v Mouek Injuries From Wagon Fall
Supreme Court session opens as Emanuel Coplan nine sues Petar Mouek for $5000 damages. The boy alleges negligent boarding led to a fall from a buggy wagon in July, with his father Jacob Coplan citing careless conduct by Mouek. The case, kept on the calendar, seeks compensation for injuries attributed to the incident.
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Supreme Court
Thin Mars
Emanuel Coplan
Neat
Jacob Coplan
Petar Mouek
Piaintit
Nedkmn
Wall Street Opens With Mixed Early Gains
New York January 10 The first hour of trading showed buying orders from Sunday with strength in several issues. Union Pacific surged then leveled near highs while Southern Pacific and Mt. Pal moved higher. Louisville and Missouri Pacific St Louis Southwestern preferred and Minneapolis and St Paul advanced alongside American Smelting and Refining Tenn Coal and Iron Sugar Leather and other issues. government bonds unchanged amid broad market activity.
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New York
Union Pas
Houthera Fas
Azarpathy
Mt. Pal
Nagriye
Louisville
Missouri
Pac
St. Louia
Revival Services at First M P Church
Largely attended revival services were held yesterday at the First Methodist Church. Programs will continue this week with Reverend William H. Liteinger leading and the choir performing.
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M. P
William HH. Liteinger
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Murray and Chilton Streets
Sraarr Er
Silas Dewey Drake
Artinse
Petition OF Singer CO
H. H. Inham
Levy
Shige Ses
Eick
Brown
Loos
New
Mr Teen
Japan
Hall Ite
Tokio
Chriatman
Pretoria
War Office
Tokbo
Tug & Sleemer
Ronery
Port Arthur
Phic
Alupay
Wa Asteth
Pal
Aise
City Council
William Dunham
Cuility
Margaret Cullity
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father Petar
Father Condon
Father Murphy
Mount Olivet
Gresham
Mr. Gorey
Eas
Tous Ra
Hayesme
Regan
Rat — Ae
Sea, Far & Co
Voisa Sonera As
Emmanuel Coplan
Sues
Peter Hauok
Wall Street
Foote & Company
Stoek S
Boods
Grain
Brod Etrett
Canadian Pacific
Fuss
Hudson
Central
Ue Loois
Nashville
Manhatta
Misouri
West
Central Sabe
al Rock Lalend
Southern Pacific
Scott
Chicago Tribune
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