Right Side Up Elizabeth Booms Again Amid Winter Storm
Reports from a city battered by a heavy snowstorm describe cleared walkways and busy crews repairing telegraph lines and trolley faults. Railroads face drifts with schedules disrupted. Public Utility lines struggle to reopen routes west of Plainfield toward Trenton, while farmers cope with closed creameries and blocked roads.
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Corte
Broad Street
Elsketh
Higer
Xalice Corporation
Plainfield
Trenton
New Berusvick
Lnoks
Beunday
Flinbeth
Bert
Amterdon
Neshanie
Readington
Stirling's Ride ends with court order for care
Police in the Seconn precinct confronted a 20 year old, William Stirling, at 709 Jevery Street. He tore furniture and threatened to burn the house before police restrained him. He was removed to receive medical evaluation with a judge mandating care for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seconn
Pollock
Mredwrick
Neo
Jovery Street
Willian Stirling
Johnson
Clais
Arlene
Berlinge
Mabon
Obituary Notice for Albert Forester and Family Tragedy
Obituary item details the death of Albert Forester aged about 280? at Erle street, with surviving spouse Mrs Annie A Holmen and five children. Additional lines mention Wernady Bensecch, Pike Lone, and Welsenday but readability is poor.
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Aleert
Albert
Albert Farmer
Erle Street
Annie A. Holmen
Gotham Recovers From Blizzard and Snowbound Trains Resume
New York shakes off a fierce Wednesday storm as snow removal progresses. Railroads clear drifts and trains run on schedule except D L&W line with minor delays. Long Island open except main line stretch Riverhead to Greenport. Vicious ice coats vessels and docks as crews battle wintry conditions.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Longland
Riverbed
Greenport
Hernilla
Democratic primaries called and convention set
John L. Crowell, chairman of the Democratic County Committee, issued a call for primaries to be held Monday evening. The Democratic convention will meet the next night at the Elizabeth Democratic Club headquarters. Unanimous sentiment favors Joseph T. Hague for the General Assembly with no serious opposition noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Crowell
Democratic County Committee
Elizabeth
Democratic Club
Joseph T. Hague
General Assembly
Snow Bank Caves In Blocks Broad Street Traffic
Shortly before noon Broad Street between Jersey and Grand streets was blocked for about ten minutes by snow, cars, delivery wagons and other vehicles. The Dollockede van caused a portion of the snow embankment to fall onto the trolley track near the tram company’s office before a sweeper reopened the road for traffic toward Stole Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Batwern Jersey
Grand Streets
Dollockede
Heetseet
Trent F T Company
Cay
Tralley
Stole Comes
Euchre Night At Sacred Heart Lyceum Social
Arrangements for a euchre and reception at the Sacred Heart Lyceum hall corner of Kpring and Bond streets on Monday evening January 30. Committees report strong effort and many prizes including gold pieces coal tea sets dinner sets rockers tables and photos among promising rewards.
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Euchre
Sacred Heart Lyceum
Recred Heart Lyceum
Kpring and
Bond Streets
Nicorsa
Sudonic
Death of Turkish minister’s mother reported in Weabinatea
Weabinatea D C June 21 report states the mother of the Turkish minister, Chekib, died at the Prigeye Shiwes aged 44. She enjoyed the happiness of being the wife of Bishresk and will be temporarily interred there before later removal to Turkey.
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Weabinatea
D. C
Bishresk
Terker
Turkey
Queen Invites Ozarina to England Amid Turmoil
Report from Lacon dated January states Queen Alexandra has issued an invitation to Ozarin to travel to England as the crisis in Russia unsettles the region. The reply indicates concern for the infant Peter and a desire for calm before any movement.
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Ozarina
England
Lacon
Jan
Aluandre
Riddhla
Peter
Weather Review From The East Coast To Florida
A weather summary notes warmer conditions east of the Rockies with warm air extending toward the New England coast and North Sea areas. It mentions increasing rainfall in Canada and wet weather across the eastern seaboard, with Florida showing rising temperatures toward Jupiter and broader East Coast warming.
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Wassegoos
Raj van
North Sea
New England
Florida
Jupiter
Canada
Hella Wether Setarday
East Baptist Anniversary Observed with Speeches and Music
The first evening of East Baptist Church twenty fifth anniversary featured greetings by seven ministers and music from Willius Slaters. Speakers included Rev. John T Kerr Rev Henry Hale Rev Jon V Elleon Rev Sleeper Rev W S Gallaway Rev F R Nitzschke Rev Walter Thorpe Rev H Litsinger and Elian D Smith. George Housel opened with a procession as the choir led worship and prayers followed. The Rev Kerr read scripture and quoted Jonathan Edwards urging a consistent Christian life amid influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willius Slaters
Bent Baptist Church
John T. Kerr
Henry Hale
John V. Eileen
Jonathan Edwards
Dr. Sleeper
Edward Egbert's Narrow Escape Narrative
Edward Egbert, an employee of the Campbell Art Company, narrowly escaped death yesterday morning during a fire truck response at 1 Catherine Street. While the four-horse drawn truck crossed Broad Street and Elisabeth Avenue, the wagon balked, the team reared, and Ogbert leapt to safety as the horses and wagon surged, saving himself from a perilous fate under the wheels as onlookers cried out.
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Siward Caveri
Campbell Art Company
Straabeth Avons
Catherine Street
Broadstreet
Elisabeth Aveout
Reer
Pi Hebert Realistoy
Great Markdown Sale At Levy's Store Tomorrow
A bold markdown sale is announced at Levy's with promotional emphasis on substantial discounts. Shoppers are urged to visit the Levy's location tomorrow to view the inaugural offerings and take part in the event.
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Levy's
Levy
Thorsbes
Ianreena
Eliz Commercial College Course of Study for Business
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a business course at a street location with vague names and terms. The readable pieces reference a program titled Genuine, Teen, and references to cement or incan Lia eentenent. No clear dates, instructors, or outcomes are identifiable.
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Eliz Commercial College
Trulsiog
Hien
Patriots First Exploit Described by Gen Drake
Gen Drake recounts a pivotal Revolutionary War episode in a Journal letter. He notes the first enemy cannon shot after Congress declared independence, tied to New Jersey events in 1770, detailing militia organization and early artillery developments in Burlington and Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Madiaen Drake
Journal
Congress of
Philadelphia
Burlington
Maryland on Trial Trip Off Cape Ann
The armored cruiser Maryland reaches Cape Ann for her Boston to Thatcher's Island course trial. Weather favorable, wind light from the northeast, and the ship forms a fine picture as it starts the 88 mile round trip toward Cape Pond and return. The crew bets on speed, aiming to beat the fastest time by an American armored cruiser.
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Rockport
Mass
Maryland
Newport News Ship Building Company
Cape Ann
Boston Harbor
New England
Thatcher's Island
Cape Portoire
United Rtazon
Buil
Pennsylvania
Oraiipe
Philadelphia
West Virginia
Boston
Ni News
Art
Virginia
Vowel
Elizabethport and Raritan River Mailway seeks new franchise
The Elizabethport and Raritan River Mailway Company, owner of the trolley line operated by the Service Corporation, has filed a new application with the borough council. The territory covered in the proposal and the terms of the franchise are under review by officials.
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South Amboy
Eliz-bethport and
Raritan River Mailway Company
Tranchioe New
Eee Service Corporation
Webse
Standard Rope and Twine Company Placed Under Receivership
Chancellor Magie appointed Frederick K. Day of Elizabeth and Dick Romeay of Brooklyn receivers for the Standard Rope and Twine Company, with an injunction barring further business. The case, brought by stockholder George W. Montgomery, details mortgages to Manhattan Trust and Central Trust, large outstanding bonds, and heavy debts to Union Selling. The Elizabethport Cordage Works, once a major employer on Elizabeth Avenue, burned in 1880 and 1891, leaving a monumental chimney as a relic of the industry.
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Magie
Court of Chancery
Trenton
Frederick K. Day
Elizabeth
Romeay
Brooklyn
Standard Rope and Twine Company
Lawn of
New Jersey
George W. Montgomery
Montgomery
United States
Standard Company
Beaton- Ande Elizabeth
Manhattan Trust Company
New York
Central Trnct Company
Ban m Montgomery
Union
Ae G
Sundar’ Tope and Twine Company
Josiah
Reit
Eat
Gatther i
James
Clewn
Tema Rascell
George W.montgomery
Rameau
Milo M. Belding, Jr
J. G. Taylor
Elisabethport
Elizabeth Avenue
William Wood
Wit
William Loosely
Adam Schreiber
Fourth Street
Kaiser’s Son Seriously Ill In Potsdam
Berlin January 27 Prince Eitel Frederick Rainer William’s second eldest son lies ill at Potsdam with inflammation of the lung. He passed a bad night with high fever. This morning his temperature pulse 112 and respiration 26. The illness grows more serious as his left lung shows inflammation. He remains at his bedside.
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Berlin
Eitel Frederic
Rainer William
Potsdam
Kossuthists Win in Hungary Elections
Budapest dispatch reports partial returns from 268 districts showing the government leading with 28 seats and opposition forces trailing. Kisaythiste party shows promising gains as coalition talks begin for possible formation with Count Ai or M. Geel amid reform signals.
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Hungary
Budapest
M. Geel
Kisaythiste
North River Front Fire Destroys Several Docks and Factories
A large blaze on the North River front began at the Stanley Soap Factory on Thirtieth Street and spread to adjacent stables, the Dunbar timber yard, and a box factory. Two firemen were injured, but no lives are reported lost as the noon crowd was sparse.
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New York
North River
Stanley
Thirtieth Street
Dunbar
Heavy losses reported in Mukden engagement
A Mukden dispatch via the Lokal Anzeiger says General Kuropatkin’s advance and ensuing fighting produced heavy losses on both sides with central districts the fiercest. St. Petersburg reports two hamlets fallen with 200 cattle captured as Russian offensives resume. London notes orders from St. Petersburg may widen the move to divert from internal affairs amid harsh winter conditions.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Runsiany
Mukden
London
Kuroki
two engineers killed in crash near tullahoma tn
Nashville dispatch reports a head on collision between a southbound passenger train and a northbound freight on the Nashville chatta pooga and st louis hullroad at midnight in northern suburbs of tullahoma. Engineers Joseph of Nashville and H J Suggs fireman of the passenger train, and porter John Burrell died. Six injured passengers and two employees are listed, one in serious condition.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville, Chatta Pooga
St. Louis
Tullahoma
Joesph &1
Nashville
H. J. Suggs
John Burrell
Wall Street Opens Strong Amid Mixed Market Tone
New York stock market opens with general moderate advances and some declines as traders await the sharp bear-depression recovery. Tillis Central leads gains with 2 percent, Northern Securities gains buoy sentiment for Union Pacific, Meocommon and preferred rise, copper dips then recovers, Nat Lead and Fora up 2 percent each amid scattered strength across industries.
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New York
Tillis Central
Carth Wen
Union Pacife
Het
Indu
Liberals Win in North Dorset Victory Report
In North Dorset Liberals under Mr Wills claim a win with a noted vote share while the Conservative candidate Mr Baker trails. The report cites substantial rural and agricultural concerns shaping the outcome and hints at voter sentiment turning against the Conservative platform.
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Liberals
North
Dorset
Wills
Baker
Gonservativa
Wits & Seed
Clash on the Frontier Reports in Poland Frontline Fighting
Telegraphed dispatches from January 27 describe severe clashes between workers and troops at Rodom Poland with initial reports of dozens killed and many wounded. Amid unrest in Saint Petersburg Berlin and other hubs, wave after wave of arrests and labor strife surface as authorities push for control and propaganda. The death toll from Sundays shootings swells beyond seven hundred as hospitals tally the wounded and officials deny responsibility while labor leaders push for liberty.
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Berlin
Rodom
Poland
St.edernburg
Bean
NO OUTBREAK AT SANTO DOMINGO REPORT DENIED
Washington reports from the Navy Department deny a Panamanian cable claiming the Dixie has been ordered to Santo Domingo with 100 marines to quell an outbreak. The Dixie remains in Guantanamo with 200 Marines ready to sail, and no confirmation of a Santo Domingo outbreak is received.
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Washington
Navy Department
New Orleans
Panama
Dixie
Santa Domi
Quetl
Iass
Guantanamo
Cubs
Colo
Ing
Wal
Jnland
Disis
Santo Domingo
Princess Alexandra charged with fraud in European royalty case
Fragmentary report from Berlin describes Princess Alexandra of Isembourg and Budingen accused of fraud. It notes multiple marriages and a decree by a high ruler, with unclear connections to Romana Born, Frankfort, and Mobert Maron de Yagohertz. Other items reference stock exchange notes and a dancing professor.
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Berlin
Alemandra
Isembourg
Budingen
Romana
Pat Frankfort
WA Freud
Gertrode Alexandra
Pries
Sembourg and
Brucingen
Berd Inis
Asl
Lo Lute Abe
Adelbert of
Shy Grand Late
Hasee
Mantet
Mobert Maron de
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