Cemetery Union Meeting Discusses Franchise and Bond
A township meeting debated granting a franchise to establish a cemetery association with a 810,000 bond as collateral. Attendees included Union residents and several officials. Opinions split, with some in favor of a trolley road extension to Meeker Avenue and a few opponents present. Counsel Herman A. Berg outlined terms, while John B. Bunnell shifted from opposition to cautious support, citing potential benefits to the township and land depreciation.
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Pion Toon
Eitiens
Union
Aut Service Corporation
Ervingratt
Pennsylvania Stev
Newark
Yithro Union
Herman A. Berg
Acation
John B. Bunnell
Lon
Jon
Teie Lewis
Dry Goods Opening Tampsaid Bisabede Inge Mil Inert
Dry goods store opening announced with unclear wording and several garbled phrases. The notice references a business launch with a focus on a local shop likely named Tampbait or similar, but key details remain unreadable.
Mayor Prefers Doctor Title On Street
Dexter Mayor argues for using professional title on street signs while maintaining the office name in City Hall. He defends his honesty and service, welcomes criticism, and credits the Republican party for his election.
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Dexter
Mrnylag
Journal Man
Republican Party
Neill
Newark P S C figures probed after trolley hearing
City Attorney Connolly plans to hire experts to review reports and maps submitted by traction officials following a Newark trolley schedule hearing. Officials seek to verify statistics and challenge the elite lines claim amid pressure from P S C management.
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Mublis
Newark
Yeaterday
Connolly
P'S
Binns Receives Medal From French Government
The French government awarded a medal to Meek, operator at the vires, by telegram from Telegraph tom the Journal. The brief item notes the honor granted to the local figure for his service.
Schwed's Alteration Sale Ends Soon
Local notice for Schwed's Alteration Shop announces a sale ending soon with prices on tailoring services and garments. Includes store name and brief call to customers to visit for discounts and limited offers.
Boy Burglars Admit Guilt In City Case
Three schoolboys aged not more than 15 arraigned before Judge Mason on charges of forming a gang that robbed three stores and terrorized residents in the lower city. Peter Romeka John Smith and William Pichell confessed their parts, with Romeka and Pichell being older offenders. They entered Cohen’s meat market at 203 First Street Elizabeth Avenue store and a 79 Bond Street grocer by night, timing entries to avoid patrols. Romeka had only $2.66 when arrested.
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Mason
Peter Romeka
John Smith
William Pichell
den Ayalas
Alower
Darvest. O'Brien
John O'Leary
Romeka
Pichell
Gail Sreett
Highrien
Smith
Beeund
Irwin
Cohenthers
First Street
Christian Schmidt
Elizebeth Avenue
Michael Brazsityo
Flond Street
Met
Cohen
Romers
Man Seeks His Father Here In Louisville
A fragmented plea from a man in Louisville circulates as a letter to the Chief of Police seeking the whereabouts of his father. The missive, attributed to Wilbur Heaney or Jefferson, contains garbled text and unclear details about the search.
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Louisvlle
Wilbur Heaney
Jefféreon
Louisville
Westfield Trade Meeting Details Incomplete
A fragmentary note from Westfield shows plans for a trade meeting not fully readable. It mentions towns and unnamed directors and references to speakers and locations, but crucial details and dates are missing.
Lizzard Sweeps Down On States In West
A fierce blizzard swept from Nebraska and Iowa into Minnesota, shutting down wires and delaying traffic. The storm, the worst in twenty years, lashed western Nebraska with winds up to seventy miles per hour, crippling lines and endangering travel. Chicago was expected to feel the impact by nightfall.
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Lizzard
West
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Teapd
Prebrane Sitda Allan
Litcoln
Neb
Minthou
Chicago
Prosecution Gains Point in Marone Conspiracy Trial
The State edges closer to a conviction in the Marone conspiracy case after a week in the Court of Special Sessions. Key witnesses including William H. Kitesell of Barrett Company and railroad car checker Frank Kelly testified, detailing shipments through Elizabethport and tied evidence from J. Gotlemman & Company. Jurors heard the prosecution’s follow ups as the case moved toward adjournment.
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Court of Special Sessions
William H Kitesell
Barrett Company
Tris
Lste
Marah
Frank Kelly
Elizabethport
Ial
Toptenen
Yeater
Witnees Ae
Labtmere
Rom J. Gotlemman & Company
Maram
Ertes
Lzatethport
Eee ‘Company
Page
Oe Amit
Kinsey Matheson
Central Railroad
Pe Sturdevant
Pert
Sehickr
Ji City
Eagles Meeting Sets Attendance for Washington's Birthday
The local Eagles plan a Monday night meeting to arrange attendance at a Gedication event in Newark, with plans for an accompanying program by an orchestra and choir focusing on Washington's Birthday observance.
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Newark
Marriage License Bill Aims at Elopements Before Legislature
Copies of Senate bills 46 4 and 54 now before the Legislature authorize revised vital statistics laws and birth and death certificate filing. The measure sets that licenses for all marriages will be issued and presented to clergy. penalties and tax office paths are described. It aims to tighten procedures for transporting remains and keeping cemetery records, with health authorities backing the reforms.
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Senate
Konan
Phydletais
Ilevnsa
Uke
Horangha
Calloon
State Board of Health
Registrar of Vital Statiatice
Hitaaure
Durlal
Bodies Arrive From Italy For Grandeur St. Patrick’s Funeral Procession
The arrival of coffins from Messina follows a somber voyage with the Italian society and New York’s Italian consul present. Relatives of Mr and Mrs Cheney are informed of the ships’ arrival. The procession through city streets honors the deceased as Italian officials and the Italian ambassador’s representatives take charge of remains. A separate note recounts a boy’s accident near St Patrick’s School on Court Street with a fall in a doorway and a nearby collision.
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New York
Jan
Unitel
Arthur
Cheney
Ida
Tay Lake
Messina
Vronlaons
New
Grand Central Depot
New Hayes
Conn
United Pata
Raalet Cota
Peter
Yorks
Brockize
Ister
Br Ferry
Societien
Ttalisn Conaul
Stad
St. Patrick's
Court Street
Maize and Sea Meet Figures in Early Trade Tale
A garbled OCR segment hints at a maritime or trade scene involving maize, art, and a first sea meeting. Names and places are unclear, making specifics tentative, but the fragment suggests market or shipping references with potential figures such as Beate, Marpatee, and Skewrs.
Children Aid Society Branches Form At Local P C A Meeting
At a recent P C A gathering chaired by Dr J Mente the local branch named committees to organize youth involvement in animal protection. The plan calls for children to report animal mistreatment to authorities, raise funds for two fountains, and promote humane care. Members listed include Keefe Conover Price Mince Bihon Wr Whitaker Mek and Jones.
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P.C. A
A. Offleigls
Brakehanil
Sasiat
Journal 44
Fountain Fund
Busines Mesting de Fal Gueker
Yenterpegere
Keefe
Conover
Mra
Price
Mine
Mince Bihon
I Keefe
Wr. Whitaker
Michael Mek
Mr. Jones
Laundry case dismissed amid oddities in court records
A fragmented report shows a laundry case against several defendants titled The New Idea Reliable Laund and others dismissed by Vice, with unclear references to names like Cranmer Theimer and a dismissed gesta. The text is garbled and several terms appear scrambled or misprinted.
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Theimer
Gesta
Taft Telegram Denies Panama Deals In House Fray
Washington dispatch reports a House row over a Panama rumor. Charles P Taft disputes claims linked to William Nelson Cromwell and the Panama isthmus, urging truth and retracting false statements. Rainey weighs the telegram and full repudiation of Cromwell’s methods is praised.
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Washington
Reley
Vannma Mperch
Charles. P. Taft
Panama
Taft
Havena
Rainey
William Nelson Cromwell
Nidara
Tellogugs
Obaldia
General Assembly
John Ehrman
Johar Korman
Nelson Croprwell
Harvey
Charles P. Mai
William Nelson
Crome
Pete ‘ Taft
Wave Developments Near Renewal Creates Political Tension
Ambiguous text fragment mentions renewals and security concerns as waves of policy changes approach a renewal decision. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable to anchor specifics. The note hints at a tense atmosphere around upcoming renewal discussions.
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Emetery
Trolley Proposition
Phn Whelan
Morris County Traction
Springfield
Anand
Andom
Abe
John B. Binet
P.S. C
Binns
Selepeek Te Ec
Maees Sa
Beanlaees
Connie Salt
Schwed
Westfield
Weelfield
Jam
Ing Weld Ast Ag
Igner
Kitchell
Eagles Meeting
Elizabeth City
Pata Moncerina
Brooklyn
Seraet
C. A
Yong Phopie
Elizabeth “Mattress -Co. A A el
C.P. Taft
Iam
Nelson Cromwell
Ahern
Guise Tive
Lama Mal Eee
Eeatieas
Lawrel
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