Freight brakeman fatally mangled in moving cars
Harry Day, 36, a Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman, fell between moving box cars at Enot Railway while riding an extra freight. He succumbed fifty minutes later at Pennsylvania Station Elizabeth after his leg was crushed and he was internally injured. Day lived at 30 North Fifth Street Roseville and had worked three weeks on the job.
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Harry Day
Pennsylvania Railroad
Enot Raiway
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth
Day
North Fifth Street
Roseville
Bote Dersey City
Camden
East Rahway
Carly
Rahway
Inced
Scott
Pittetém
Slase
Ednister
Pibteblapess
Firemen Theater Duty Under Review by City Officials
City women and the Board of Fire Commissioners discuss Kremer at man ces and the cost of firemen patrolling theatres. A council communication notes no legal obligation for theatres to hire watchmen, with past cases showing the city bearing costs only if required. The matter will be revisited at a future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Commissioners
Kremer
Mances
Land title said to be defective in Clark versus Norris case
In the Supreme Court, Thoman A. Clark sues John Norris over a contract for land on East Grand Street and an adjoining lot. Clark testifies in 1903 he paid $200 by check on a Fontroy Railroad contract and was informed the title was defective.
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Thoman A. Clark
John Norris
Supreme Court
Plaintif
Clarence D. i
John Tt. Hardin
Newark
Ace
Norvin
East Grand Street
Vinek
Weston Empl oyves to Have Ball
Weston workers prepare for a benefit ball with a committee led by Thomas Whi t airmen and Victor Rit ter. The event will feature a reception group and a long list of organizers, managers, and volunteers including J. Rehr and Loyd Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Fesny
Chub
Propine Ard Lanigh and Kakarya Trial Noted
There, 16h Kakarya iB propine ard Lanigh. Ales Pree tor mle SZ There, 16h Kakarya iB fs ts bee sce clears a.
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Propine Ard Lanigh
Judge Vails Coaxing Delays Tevlin Sentencing
The sentencing of William Tevlin in the Court of Special Sessions was postponed for one week after prosecutors objected. Tevlin had pleaded guilty to embezzling from Adams Steam Company, and defense and counsel debated the delay while the express firm pressed for restitution and accountability. The judge noted press reports and the company’s quiet handling of the shortage before filing criminal proceedings.
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William Tevlin
Nin
Real Estate Deals Reported on North Broad Street
Several property transactions completed in the last week on North Broad Street. Purchasers include Clark, Beith, and Mortimer, with parcels changing hands amid ongoing market activity.
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North Broad Street
Sproperty
Mortimer
Clark
Police Seek Thief in Courtroom Oilcloth Incident
Report describes police seeking a thief linked to a courtroom oilcloth mishap. Witnesses mention Judge Campbell and prison, with three new oilcloth pieces found near the bench. Mahon Morning appears somber, offering little comment while observing officers and the scene.
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Campbell
Mahon Morning
Frackwalker Killed in Dunel Jon Incident
Pater Bohan a 55 year old track walker from Plainfield was killed by a Royal Blue flyer in Dunel Jon last evening between 6 and 7. The body was recovered and he is survived by two sons and eight daughters.
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Pater Bohan
Plainfield
Duneljon
M Drill
Hwo Toon
Lucinda Chapter Installs Officers
Lucinda Chapter No. 15 Order of the Eastern Star installed officers on Monday night. Worthy matron Laura A. Bembridge and Worthy patron John Dolly presided. New officers include secretary Mrs Jenniett and treasurer Mrs John Jelly among others. Past matron Mrs Ji Shor conducted the ceremony with Mrs Bembridge assisting.
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Lucinda
Order of Fantern Star
Laura A. Bemtridge
John Dolly
Mra. Hadden
Mra
Jenniett
Tremurer
John Jelly
Jennie E. Rankin
Pauline Collington
Augusta Ladd
Marshal
Clark
Mra. Grigga
Nentinel
Charles Clark
Nagar Ww. Chark
Laggren
Mies Bender
Misa Clark
Geratung
van Doren
Ji Shor
Bembridge
Obituary Notice of Woman Found Dead in Home
A woman was found dead in her home on Monday when a boarder returning to the residence discovered the body. Police are investigating the death as a possible incident at the address given in the notice.
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Rane
Atreet
Funeral of Scalded Child Brings Evidence of Indictment
The case of Eddie Anderson, the deaf mute child, culminated in a funeral as prosecutors signal possible indictment for violent death by scalding. Mins Hart the former day nursery matron awaited news while officials reviewed the evidence. Clergy read prayers and the coffin was laid to rest at Homevale cemetery after the service.
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Mins Hart
Egenolf Day Nursery
Eddie Anderson
Williamson
State Board of Guardians
Frederick Terstegan
Tabor
Misa Katharine Schmidt
J.C
Elizabeth Avenue
Pollo
Atkinson
Trinity Episcopal Church
Ogden
Geder
Upderteker Oren
Old Man Hawter Paroled After Abusive Home Ordeal
Jacob Hawter, an elderly man living at 106 East Ground Street, was paroled from police headquarters after a five week hospital stay. He accuses his wife and family of brutal treatment, including water dousing and a hammer strike, claiming twelve children with two dead are now in dire circumstances. He narrates a life of hardship since immigrating in 1886 and working in a foundry until a sunstroke disabled him. He claims his family neglects him and he faces poverty and abandonment.
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Jacob Hawter
East Ground Street
General Hospital
God
Journal
le Head
Eleben
Rot
Siloam E Society Chooses Its Officers
The Christian Endeavor Society of Siloam elected its officers at a recent meeting. The choose includes key positions and responsibilities for the upcoming term.
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E. Society
Officera
Christian Endeavor
Siloam Pree
Seized With Convulsions Basen 2 Broad
Seizure reported at Broad involving Basen age 2. Emergency responders arrived as bystanders aided the child. Police initiated basic inquiry and the scene was secured while medical personnel treated the convulsions and transported Basen to a hospital for evaluation.
Levis Thursday Sale Ad Notes Fragment
Local advertisement fragment shows a sale promotion with unclear dates and product details. Text is garbled and does not identify organizations or specific items.
Mahon Quotes Shakespeare in Police Court Outburst
Judge Mahon quotes Shakespeare in a police court arraignment then nemesis of drink is visited on Mary Roberts of Elizabethport. The judge condemns her failure to reform and sentences her to ninety days as she pleads for forgiveness and pledges to take the pledge. The piece notes the judge's moral resolve and reflections on human nature.
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Mary Roberts
Elizabethport
Mary
Broad Street
Audigy
Rei
St. Kerin
Cat Bob's fall from Engine House pole shocks crew
A noisy morning at Engine House No. 2 ends with Bob the cat sliding down the firemen’s pole and causing a disturbance. The pigtailed pet known for pawing the telephone receiver once again drew attention, prompting renewed curiosity from fiery colleagues.
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Bob
Engine House No. 2
Murphy Recen
Hungary General Elections In Progress Reported Violence
Reported incidents during Hungary's ongoing general elections include Cameroin Agus at various points with two deaths and twenty seven injuries recorded so far.
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Hungary
Progress Cae
Cameroin Agus
Coal Prices Jump in German Strike Echo
England reports a German coal strike echo lifting prices as trams and ships halt. Petersburg notes a penny per ton shift in price. local markets in Sewcastle Upon Tyne feel the impact with rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Coal Exchange
Sewcastle Upon-Tyne
Eliz Commercial College Brief Note
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Pensers and Sikaga coeds at a cement site with gaping holes. Readable words indicate a local college or vocational context but lack clear actions or dates.
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Eliz Commercial College
Sikaga
Gaped
TED Cement
Special election urged to fill legislature vacancies
Union County Republican Committee notes a state act for a February 7 special election in Union and Sussex counties to fill vacancies caused by the deaths of Assemblymen Embree and Decker. The amended primary law allows county committees of both parties to nominate candidates. bill passed the House and Senate unanimously.
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The
Journal
Telegraph News
Sussex
Embree
Decker
House
Duffield
George Embree
Jackson R. Decker
Audi Platine
Senate
United States Grand Jury Drawn for New Jersey Term
The January term grand jury for the district of New Jersey was drawn Saturday morning in Trenton. Foreman Stacy L. Pancoast leads a panel including Michael T. Barrett of Newark Julius Paul Meyer William Dougal Herr of Jersey City Edward Spaeth Jamon P. Logan of Newark John F. Lovett Peter E. Hurley of Trenton Stuart M. Toms Charles P. Whitehead F. Fred Runyon of Morristown Henry Frank Jr of Weeksmaken Joseph K. Ridgway of Barnegat James B. Hawkins of Pemberton Clinton Mendenhall Bardentown Alexander Gilland Pompton Plains Edmund Clayton Point Pleasant Jacob O. Burtt Freehold Frank A. Brown Cranbury Frederick M. Lockwood Greenville E Burton Tuckerton Samuel T. Atchley Ewing Colin M. McLean Paterson A Blair Kale Belvidere.
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Michael T.barrett
Newark
Julius Paul Meyer
William Dougal Herr
Jorney City
Edward Spaeth
Jamon P. Logan
John F. Lovett
Peter E. Hurley
Trentor
Stuart M. Toms
Charles P. Whitehead
F. Fred Runyon
Morristown
Henry Frank, Jr
Weekmaken
Joseph K. Ridgway
Barnegat
James B. Hawkins
Pembertop
Clinton Mendenhall
Bardentown
Alexander Gilland
Pompton Plains
Edmund Clayton
Point Pleasant
Jacob O. Burtt
Freehold
Frank A. Brown
Cranbury
Frederick M. Lockwood
Greenville
E. Burton
Tuckerton
Samuel T. Atchley
Ewing
Colin M. McLean
Paterson
A. Blair Kale
Belvidere
Stacy L. Pancoast
Mullies Hill
Cop in Pulpit at Browne Memorial Church Jeresy City
Police Captain Nesbit a New York City officer and itinerant Methodist preacher stirs Browne Memorial Church crowd with revival oratory using Romans Four text. Revival meetings under Wesley Wrangellate Revival Singing Band run nightly beginning after four o clock service.
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New York City
Wescomething
Browne Memorial
Carterettne
Clerk Street
Jeresy City
William Newbit
Isaleo ( Joes) Pr
Nesbit
Westey Wrangellate’ Revival
Lib O'Dock
Russian troops in Chinese dress reported at Newechwan
London dispatch cites Tokko telegrams noting Russian soldiers fought near Newechweng on January 14 and 16 in Chinese garb, flanked by regular Chinese troops. Conflicting lines about forces and casualties appear in the fragmentary report.
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London
Central News
Tokko
Newechweng
Hannah Elias Faces $685,000 Suit Over Alleged Extortion
New York, June 18. Hannah Elias sits in Supreme Court as John B. Platt sues for $685,000 claiming extortion. Witnesses recount past alimony, divorce settlements, and Elias’s use of aliases with court and household staff testifying about connections and payments.
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New York
Hannah Elias
Supreme Court
John BR. Platt
Mitchell Booms Co-operative Stores
In Indianapolis Indiana the convention discussed the recommendation by President John Mitchall and William Dodds of American miners in the International Mining Parliament held in Paris for August. They urged formation of cooperative societies and stores based on the Rochdale plain business model. Mitchell supported stores run on a straightforward business basis and was warmly applauded as the delegates read the joint report.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchall
Wiliam Dodds
International Mining Parliament
Paria
Winem
Mitchell
Mitchell Himani
Boston Murder Mystery Baffles Police
Boston police investigate the ice bound body found at Cavalry Cemetery as the husband William Herrington and his Nova Scotia born wife Elize Hart become central figures. A mysterious woman reported a struggle outside the cemetery gates on December 10 as investigators seek the killer.
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Boston
Masa
Calvary Cemetery
Elize Hart
Nova Hooda
William Herrington
Cincinnati
Perkins Street
Cavalry Cemetery
Anton
German Coal Strike Expands Across Region
Bares Germany report notes a large coal miners strike affecting the region. An estimated number of miners are idle as the stoppage widens in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Blinded Russian Police Chief Among Turmoil of Revolution
Fragmented report describes the Russian chief of police at Kremmuichug blinded by an explosion or attack amid revolutionary unrest. The piece references wartime penalties, physicians, and the broader medical profession's stance on tuberculosis and compulsory treatment.
Grant textile strike ends after twenty six weeks in Fall River
Governor Douglas mediates between labor unions and Fall River manufacturers. The strike is declared off and workers return to their mills immediately with no discrimination. Douglas will investigate wage margins to determine current averages and review future wage schedules.
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Boston
Douglas
Grant
Fall River
Pall River
Strike Threat Looms Among Wilkesbarre Street Car Workers
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania January 14. A strike threat looms among street car employees of the Wilkesbarre and Valley Traction Company after men voted for advance wages from 1.80 to 2 dollars a day. Carmen's Union president Mahon met with Traction Company president Rigg and received a reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Valley Traction Company
Mahon
Carmen's Union
Rigg
Traction Company
Stock market opens with improved tone amid mixed bonds
New York trading opens with Firmer sentiment linked to gains in Virginia and Lon ate, while Government bonds show changes and rail bonds remain weak. A stray domestic incident is noted in passing as a contrasting local scene.
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New York
Therynes & Bendstone
Virginia
Carsitos Chem
Bonda Strang
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Hua
Warren
Miller
Julius Caesar Miller
Mrs. Elias
Bessie Wetherill
Festified
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Karlen A. Bruten
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Mitchell Booms Co-Operative Stores
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Samuel Mopkins Adams
McAdama
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