Postoffice funds debated amid delays in city building
The Senate committee favorably reported increasing the city post office appropriation from 200000 to 250000. A veteran observer explained that delays stem from need to fund harbor deepening and other Western city projects, while larger eastern interests push for immediate improvements. The discussion highlights why this city awaits a new public building after decades.
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Senate Committee On
Washington
Fellanbeth
Ian
Alan
Tle
Lecture by Stokes duo at Westerimeter Church
Mr and Mrs Phalpe-Etckes of New York City known in drama return to the Westerimeter Presbyterian Church parlors for a Charity Organisation Book lecture. Tickets available at Mackey Bros NeClonkeey Restaurant Berry & Dorn Tyre. Doors open before 7 55 pm. lecture starts promptly at 8 o'clock. Parlor expect crowd.
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Phalpe-Etckes
New York City
Metropolis
Westerimeter Presbyterian Church
Book of
Chidsey Discharged From Bankruptcy
A messy OCR fragment indicates a bankruptcy discharge involving an individual named Chidsey. Details are unclear. the text references New York and possible company or service terms but the filing specifics are unreadable. The readable bits point to a discharge outcome without verifiable dates or entities.
Congressman Fowler's Currency Reform Plan Reported
Washington January 20 Chairman Fowler of the House Bank and Currency Committee has returned to Washington to devote himself to assessing the currency situation. The committee considers the Fowler bill for general currency reform and a proposal allowing national banks to loan up to their capital plus surplus to individuals. Debate has split committee lines with plans set for January 31. Fowler sees broad financial world support for rapid currency enlargement to avert panic, but rural lawmakers show indifference to the needed changes.
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Washington
Fowler
House Bank and Currency Compeision
Represt Cwith
Kayne
House
Amy B-Romanitteer
John Moody to Lecture on Trusts at Trinity Church
Cranford resident John Moody will deliver a lecture tonight titled A Trip to Cruetdon explaining the formation and evils of trusts from their beginnings in this country. He will outline how civic action can curb trusts where they are dominant and promises accessible statistics.
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John Moody
Cranford
Trinity Church
Tobin Better Leaves Hospital After Accident
Edward Tobin, hospitalized since December 21 after a carriage accident that left him with a broken arm and facial injuries, was discharged this morning from General Hospital. He had been a patient there for nine days.
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Tobin
Edward Tobin
Mary
General Moapital
Real Estate Bargains Promised in Rovrilo Park Sale
William G. Turkey of 180 Avenue Rovrilo Park announces a real estate sale with possibly discounts and property listings. Details are unclear from fragments but indicate a sale event with local properties and incentives.
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William G
Turkey
Rovrilo Park
Teres Pecay
Ark Dale End Lane
Ark Cameleries
Anu
Tuyere Epéetal Induc
Anniversary of Burns Birthday in Scottish lodge event
In celebration of Robert Burns birthday the Whitether Lodge Daughters of Scotia host a supper at Odd Felton Hall tonight with guests Chief MacManter and Clan Gordon representatives attending the Beottish Clann noted among the invited clansmen.
Obituary Notices for Maloney Romansky and Shotwell
Thoma Maloney longtime resident and Singer Sewing Machine employee dies after long illness at his son's home. Survived by four sons and one daughter. services at Holy Rosary Church and Mount Olivet Cemetery burial. Joseph Romansky, age 1, dies of pneumonia. cremation planned. Mrs Mary J Shotwell dies at residence in New York City. funeral notice notes she was Rahway's oldest resident.
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Thoma Maloney
Thomas Mal
Thin City
Franklin Street
Maloney
Singer
Job
Thomas
Frank
Joseph Maloney
Helen Fumeral
Joseph Romansky
Olive Street
Singer Works
Mr. Romansky
Aciiow
Mary J. Allotwell
Rahway
Jon
Atre
Mary J
Abram
FL Shotwell
George Avenue
Rity
William Tubbs
Wert
Tech Street
New York City
Shotwell
Beut
Margaret B Cottrell’s Tie Draws City Attention
Margaret B. Cottrell, daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret Cottrell, tied yesterday at her home in a local city area. The fragment notes a ceremony or event at 225 Sequins Upper Latieh and Free ey Coal A. Be Thor,yerd and wer Chestnut, prompting attention across parts of the city.
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Argaret B. Cottrell
Margaret B. Cottrell
Patrick and
Margaret” Cottrell
Plumbers License Bill Debated at Trenton Hearing
The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a proposed state plumbers license law. Speakers urged a four member board including health officer and licensed plumbers to regulate examinations, licensing, and construction standards for plumbing and sewerage work in cities and towns.
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Board of Health
Board of Wealth
Fire Destroys Scala Theatre in Antwerp
Fire swept the Scala Theatre in Antwerp on January 25, forcing the staff to scramble to escape the doomed building. No further details on casualties or cause were provided.
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Antwerp
Scala
Thieves Take Wagon Load of Booty in Burglary At Lorraine Station
A wagon load of booty was stolen during a burglary at Lorraine station in the borough. Entry was gained by breaking a frame window and removing a bar from behind the barroom. The thieves opened the register and removed its contents. Officer Birmingham searched for clues and recovered thirty clear, pens.
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Ton
Riwelle Park
Ahmer- Bro
Lorraine
Fire Threatens Helpless Invalids at New Turk Sanitarium
Forty women, many ill and in critical condition, were trapped as a fire swept the New Turk sanitarium on Rivietial street shortly after 5 am. Nurse Miss Barry and her staff conducted rapid rounds amid smoke while Policemen Grady and Ritchie rescued patients from the fifth to the ground floor. A 13 year old operated appendix patient and a trapped nurse were carried to safety. brave actions saved all upper-floor patients whose fate hung on the shifting flames.
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New Turk
Jan
Aames
Theonah
Amd
Onder Misa Anan
Jane
Atwita
iMac
Misa Barry
Mrs. Alston
Cray
Beak Blake
Grady
Ritchie
Ataira
Fromen En Yi MC UT
Te Toon
Valencia Tragedy Survivors Report After Valencia Wreck
Off Seattle on January 26 the steamer Topeka rescued eighteen exhausted survivors from the Valencia wreck. The Topeka had earlier searched for overboard sailors, while a second raft, carrying five passengers and crew, reached shore. Reports indicate more than one raft left the Valencia as the ship foundered, with more than a hundred aboard when it ran ashore. Survival counts remain incomplete as morning tidings were scarce.
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Seattle
Wash
Ape Beale
Avrock
Valencia
C. Te Atliven
Opel
St. Vaul
Topeka
Wan
Mamfield Creek
Velencia
Boatewaln
Melarthy
Ahn Mentibla-Nomage
Thi Via
Rescued parties not yet warned as reports trickle in
Fragmentary reports describe a rescue with several individuals saved but unnotified of details or risks. Authorities caution that warnings and follow up information have not yet reached all involved. Further updates are awaited from the on scene command and local emergency coordinators.
Morristown Society Woman Missing After Shipwreck
Florence Van Wyck, a noted Morristown social figure, is reported lost after the steamship Valentia wrecked off the Pacific coast. She had left Morristown months ago to visit a sister, wife of Lt. William P. White, now stationed at Mare Island.
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Morristown
Florence van Wyck
Morrintown
Wan
Valentia
Pacific
Mim van Wyck
Tinie
Willian P. White
United States Navy
Mare Inland Naval Station
Collier Editor Takes Responsibility for Town Topics Controversy
In New York a civil libel case against Norman Hapgood, editor of Collier's Weekly, opened with testimony from Robert J. Collier and Northwe Hapgood. Collier claimed sole responsibility for Town Topics content and admitted inserting Town Topics names into an article about Miss Alice Roosevelt.
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New York
Jartie Donel
Norman Hapgood
Collier's Weekly
Collier
Pony
Alice Roosevelt
Mr. Collier
Hapgood
Americd
Collier's
Wheeler's condition worsens as pneumonia tightens grip
New York January 25 report on General Joseph Wheeler shows his health deteriorating at his sister's home in Brooklyn. Doctors and nurses attend him but the family faces uncertainty as officials note grim prospects for recovery amid rapid decline this afternoon.
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New York
Gener
Joseph Wheeler
Dire
Sterling Smith
Columbia
Helgha
Brooklyn
Unclear text fragment from Pekin dispatch
Fragmentary despatch from Pekin China mentions a plat discovery and an officer named Lawrence. The text is garbled with indecipherable names and locations, limiting clear factual extraction.
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Tandon
Dawe
Pekin
China
Bridge to Bayonne and the contested passage in Congress
Reports on the proposed bridge to Bayonne linking Newark Bay cities. Local Board of Trade urged passage while Wayne Parker led opposition. Congress extension for construction time debated. Bayonne and Elizabeth boards advocate, Parker and allies resist. Committee hearings and lobby efforts continued amid mixed support.
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Thig
Amd
Liscorne
von Winkle
Journal
Wlegraphic Noywe Yeaterdsy
Aredieet Ai Bil
Howe
Aweh Wits
Newark Bay
Allen Noni
Elizabeth
Rene Ek
Benny
James
Connolly
Peter Kyenolf
A. D. Muttner
Peter K
Henry
Tropont
Bayonne
Parker
Senate
Board of Trade
Negro suspect confesses burglar in Mount Laurel theft
Doitimore Maryland police report a Black suspect confessing to burglary in Moorentown area. He allegedly broke into a Mount Laurel home, tied the resident, and fled with $100 a watch and a revolver. The gun was returned at arrest. The confession is under police review as the case proceeds toward Philadelphia for further action.
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Tie Canneton
Thes Morder
Wall Street Opens Bearish Into New Year Trading
The New York morning session shows bear dominance as traders tilt toward selling. Most leading stocks slide, with declines widening across the market. Some gains appear in a few names but the general tone remains weak amid unsettled govt policy. Readings note shifts in Brooklyn Rapid Transit and other rails, while Reading and Union Pacific move at varying prices late morning.
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New York
Guina
Ane
Dirmnent
Donde Nehunged
Brooklyn Mapie Transit
Unkabe Food
Reading
Union Puc
Mt Pal
Newarker Seeks Weed Reading From German Wealthy Beneficiary
A Newark man described as a MRO and writer from Newark seeks a weed connected with a wealthy German who died in Hamburg, Germany three years ago. The note mentions Broad Street and W. Le Tk W as related locations.
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Newark
Cleve
Hemburg
Germany
Erin
Fragmented Local Notice About Thera Event
A damaged OCR fragment references a Thera event with unclear details. Readable bits hint at a meeting or notice involving a local entity, but specific names, dates, or actions remain unreadable.
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Mrs. Stokes
Will Spesker
Westminster
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Chidsey
Fin Pompanye
Sarway
Sere Eee
Himelf
Goode di Wil
Hana
Trenton
Assembly
Peter Hounett
Teenyton
State Board of Equalization
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Bennett
William A. Lord
Atery
Lord
New Jersey
Toako
Camden
Gloucester City
Little Orange
Jersey City
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Passaic
Hillery
Rel
Mr. Tord
Roselle
Cobbar
Birmingham
Avetul
Gen. Wheeler
Lawrence
Florida
Herlt
Willem HE
Mat Shen
Tel
Renee
Measure
Congress
Local Board of Trade
Baltimore
Milas Allison
Wall Street
Maar Fee
Sega Ee Ees
Broad Street
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