City Committee Factions Clash Over Endorsements
A contested City Committee session sparks a split among Republicans over endorsing Addison Swift for prosecutor and opposing John K. Engtiah. The County Committee faces a showdown as factions gear up for a dramatic, public struggle with English supporters from outside Elizabeth backing aggressive moves. The fight centers on endorsements for the office of clerk and control of party posts.
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Aaron Ek
Gi Caning
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Swift
Pialo
Tegdinonte
T Bord
Fi Drake
Mig
Mr. Porter
Newark Lawyer Guilty of Will Forgery
A Newark lawyer was found guilty of will forgery after a trial. The decision followed the jurors’ deliberations, with the courtroom reporting a stern verdict. The case involved forged documents and an attempt to misappropriate a client’s estate.
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Newark
Railroad Commission to Probe Camden Wreck
The State reports the Railroad Commission will begin an inquiry into the Camden wreck tomorrow. Details are sparse and officials have not released the exact scope or timetable for the investigation.
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Railroad Commission
Camden
Governors nominate New Jersey citizens for Hudson Fulton celebration
Special to the Tournal from Trenton reports Governor Stokes and Governor Hughes of New York appoint ten New Jersey citizens to cooperate with the Hudson Fulton Celebration Commission. The nominations aim to commemorate Henry Hudson's 1600 river discovery and Robert Fulton's 1902 river voyage.
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Trenton
Stokes
Hughes
New. York
Hudson River
Henry Hudson
Robert Fulton
Bankrupt Marenus Faces Receiver in District Court
In a United States District Court proceeding Judge Cross orders involuntary bankruptcy for Marenus. Creditors led by Armour & Co petition for a receiver to manage stock and assets valued around $329.23. The case names several firms including Gaddis & Co as interested parties.
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Yeaterday
Dankrupt
United States District Court
Cross
Renis
Elaine
Incendiary Foiled. Watchman Believes Fire Damaged Vehicles
A watchman suspects a trio of arson attempts damaged two vehicles and nearly destroyed a third on a private property. Investigators report two were burned but controlled, while another sustains minor scorches near the engine bay. No injuries recorded.
Dooley Will Case Dismissed in Circuit Court
The Circuit Court dismissed the suit by five Dooley sisters to contest Captain William Dooley's will leaving all property to his son John J. Dooley. The action sought to reopen the Staten Island ship repair plant dispute and argued the father was not of sound mind. Witness testimony addressed undue influence and alcohol use, with delays for absent witnesses.
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Mering
Anit
John
J. Dooley
Fudge 'Vail
Elizabeth’ Masterson
Tkwan
John J. Dooley
Staten’ Toland
William \Dooley
A. Kiernan
William Fullerton
Witneas
Masonic Temple in Baltimore Nears Total Destruction
A fire early today destroyed most of the Manoore Temple on North Street near Saratoga in Baltimore Maryland. The blaze severely damaged the structure, threatening nearby buildings and endangering occupants. Fire crews fought the flames but the temple appeared nearly gutted as smoke and embers filled the area.
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Baltimore
Paul's
Teleneaphtha
Tourhal
Baltinors
Saratoge
Aimee
Impeachment Talk Surrounds Judge Grosscup Case
Washington reports a possible impeachment of Judge Peter B. Grosscup of the Seventh Circuit over Chicago street railway review. Justice Day ordered the matter to the full bench. observers say Senate action could follow if the court criticizes his jurisdiction.
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Washington
Peter, & Grosscup
Seventh United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Supreme Court of the United States
Toad Tase
Justice Day
Grosacup
United States Senate
Cardinal Gibbons Consents to Officiate in Boston
Cardinal Gibbons will travel to Boston January 26 to confer the pallium on Archbishop elect William H. O Connell who has acted as archbishop since Archbishop Williams death. The ceremony at Boston Cathedral will draw clergymen from across the country.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Boston
William H. O’connell
Williams
Pope’s Illness Reported After Severe Gout Attack
Rome January 17 Pope suffers a violent gout attack and is confined to bed as illness limits public duties. Vivid symptoms described but no further medical detail provided. Papal household notes the condition is serious yet nonfatal at this time.
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Rome
Fate of John A Walsh Still Hanging at Chicago
Fragmentary text indicates uncertainty around the outcome of a vote or ballot concerning John A Walsh in Chicago. The source provides incomplete wording and uncertain phrasing, with no clear final result or actions documented.
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John A. Walsh
Chicago
Fae Olicate
Jeno
Harvard and Princeton Cited Not Playing This Year
A brief note indicates Harvard and Princeton will not participate this year. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Harvard
Princeton
One Dead One Missing in Scranton Fire Report
A Scranton fire leaves one person dead and another missing, with officials continuing to search for the missing individual as details emerge about the blaze and its victims.
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Scranton
Society Woman Leaps From St Regis Hotel
Mrs. Herbert Sears wife of a Boston lawyer reputed millionaire and Massachusetts aristocrat died after plunging from the thirteenth floor window of the St Regis Hotel to the adjacent roof. She had been ill for months and investigators say the act was a deliberate planned suicide following a letter to her husband. Coroner Shrady led the inquiry as hotel occupants alerted management and workers examined the gruesome scene.
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New York
Herbert | Bears
Boston
Massachusetts
St. Regis
Dwel ‘Linge
Shrady
Convicted of Murder by Telegraph and Journal
An article reports a murder conviction announced by telegraph and journal outlets. Details include the decisive verdict and persons involved in the case.
Evans Chip Dive Foiled In Navy Meet Report
A fragment mentions Evans and a navy event with a chip dive term unclear. The text is garbled and provides no clear outcome or participants beyond Evans.
Federal Troops to Stay at Goldfield Under State Police Accord
Federal troops will remain in Goldfield under an agreement allowing state police to assume control once local conditions permit. The plan details ongoing collaboration between federal forces and state authorities to maintain order during the transition.
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Goldfield
Gellfield Wi Uhe
Rate Making Case For New York Court
Albany N Y Jan 17 The constitutionality of Governor Hughes public service commission arming a state board to fix rates and define service without court recourse is before the State Court of Appeals in the Saratoga Gas Co appeal The issue is the Legislature seizure of such powers and the case signals plans to seek US Supreme Court review for final authority on state legislative powers.
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Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Public Service Commission
Public Service Corporation
State Court of Appeals
Saratoga Gas Company
Old State Gas Commission
United States Supreme Court
Cortelyou Signals Bond Plan to Face Critics
Washington January 17 Secretay Cortelyou prepares a bond response to Congress demanding information on Treasury relief of the Panama Canal bonds. He may reveal letters and court documents, defend the administration, and assert authority to reject bids as necessary.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Congress
Treasury Department
United Press
Ca Bee
Peretary Y Cartelyou
Panana Canal
Iaene
George W. Austin
New York
Aused
Export values show a 127 million dollar rise last year
The report notes a total U S imports and exports figures with exports up by 127 255 000 from 1906 to 1907. It cites a year total of 1 029 408 494 and a general increase across precious metals including gold and silver with silver valued at 16 613 877.
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Aoe
United States
Dareau
Newark police to arrest crowders today
A January report states police will deploy thirty officers to arrest crowders under city ordinances. The move aims to curb disorder and enforce local rules as authorities act to maintain public order.
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Newark
Jan
Uhter
Polis Corbitt
Piolicementi
Evelyn Thaw Is Sworn In Very Suddenl y
The Thaw trial features surprise developments as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw is sworn in during the morning session. Witnesses Alice Fletcher and Catherine O Neil testify to Thaw's irrational behavior from birth, with Evelyn called to the stand then withdrawn.
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Journal
New York
Alice, Fletcher
Catherine O'Neil
Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Littleton
Tenterloin
Evelyn Thaw
William Thaw
Pittsburgh
Lee
Pittsburg
Theas
Storer Claims We Lynched Spain Spark Friction
Boston reports stir over Mr. Storer's allegation that in a war with Spain Americans lynched Spain. The claim follows his earlier controversy with President Roosevelt and references his postwar stint as ambassador to Austria.
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Storer
Spain
Tournal
Boston
Roosevelt
Austria
Teh
Gaby
Extraordinary Bargains At H. C. Store Sale
A garbled sale notice advertises extraordinary bargains at a local store with emphasis on reduced seed and related goods and hints at limited time offers and stock clearance.
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