Scramble Now by Democrats in New Jersey Appointments
Trenton Jan 30. Political atmosphere shifts after James Martine Bentite election. Governor Wilson may name new State Road Commissioner and District Court judge in coming days. Details favor Mercer county Hoff for road post. Atlantic County figures push Clarence Cole for Circuit Court.
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Trenton
James
Martine
United States
Bentite
Wilton
Senate
District Court
Atuintiguty
Frederick Gilkyson
Lis Peroil
Mercer County
Lint County
Joseph S. Hoff
Tanverton
Hoff
Aethe
Verviers
Volonel Gilkyson
Wilson
Reppotlo
Lin
Atlantic County Democrata
Ren
Circuit Court
Endicott
Clarence TL. Colé
Atlantic County Democratic Committee
Assembly Committee
Cole
South Jersey
Suit Against Voorhees Settled Out of Court
The Williams and Company case against John Voorhees was settled for 150 dollars after a stalled January term hearing. The dispute involved securing a buyer for Voorhees property at Broad and Wentworth streets and the Williams Company’s role in arranging a fifty year loan plan and improvements, with buildings to revert to Voorhees on loan terms. The matter was repeatedly postponed due to illness of a key party.
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Clarence W. Williams
Williams Company
Clark McK. Mittemore
Nathan
Leavitt
Voorhees
Supreme Court
Wit
Wis
Williama
Voorheen
Drake Bitten by Dog in Local Incident at Generm Hospital
F. K Drake, a longtime journalist and former hospital aide, was bitten by a dog and treated at Generm Hospital. Reports say Drake arrived at the hospital yesterday and is in good condition, with expectations for a swift recovery.
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F. K
Drake
Generm Hospital
Yeater
Ikewan
Deadlock in New York Senate race persists after ballot
The deadlock in the New York Senate election remains, with a joint ballot at noon failing to pick a candidate as funds and support shift among Democrats. Eighty votes were needed for a winner, while a large portion of ballots circulated for other hopefuls, including references to Elizabeth Commercial College and Shorthand courses.
Legal theory of child's value sparks New Jersey bill
Trenton January 11 Assemblyman Charles M gun Edson county will introduce a bill to amend the death statute to recognize a child’s value in wrongful death in New Jersey. The bill seeks to ensure the next of kin receive substantial damages for a child who earns nothing, replacing nominal sums with a set amount of ten thousand dollars. Senator Leavitt will also propose a bill to expand commercial travelers baggage allowances, permitting extra trunks without excess charges.
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Trenton
Jan
Charles M. Gun
Edson County
New Jersey
Gummere
Eyan
Wang
Mab New Dersey
Senatar Leavitt
Mercer
Dean Gessner Here 38 Years at St Patrick’s Parish
The Very Rev Dean Martin Gessner of St Patrick’s Church marked thirty eight years in Elizabeth with a sermon praising parish progress. He described charity, donated savings to a Western seminary, and noted efforts toward a new church complex now hailed as the city’s finest.
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St. Patrick's Church
St. Patrick's
Jean
Han
Western Seminary
John J. O'Connor
Newark
Gensner
Gesner
Flint
Elizabeth
Venn Gessner
Magnolia Avenue
Fifty Filipinos Die in Tidal Wave After Taal Eruption
Journal reports and dispatches from Manila detail a severe tidal wave triggered by the Taal eruption. Fifty Filipinos perished, Lemery village largely destroyed, and surrounding countryside buried under mud and ash. An American teacher cites widespread flooding on western shores of Lake Taal with unconfirmed higher death toll estimates.
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Manila
Jan
Lake Taal
Burglar Discovered In Slauson Cellar Not Caught
Richard Slauson found a man in the cellar at 516 Morris Avenue near 11 PM. The burglar fled over the rear fence after a non aiming pistol discharge and police whistle. Despite two prior weeks of attempts, nothing was stolen and the suspect remains at large.
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FR. Slauson
Morris Avenue
Mr. Slauson
Richard Slauson
Slauson
Eaing Blutinon
Sluson
Fire alarm foils two gas meter thieves at work
A passerby saw a light at 712 Spencer street triggering a fire alarm from box 143. Chief Gerstung found two thieves in the cellar, locks damaged on gas meters, but no fire or loot taken. The thieves fled as engines arrived, and the alarm likely caused by light. Chief turned the meters’ money over to the gas company.
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Cella
Spencer Street
Geratung
Michael J. Breda
Dragging Central Park Lakes For Dorothy Arnold
New York report says authorities will likely drag the lakes and reservoirs in Central Park tomorrow in pursuit of Dorothy Arnold daughter of millionaire Kraneiwht Arnold who was last seen near the park on December 12 amid inquiry into her whereabouts.
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New York
Reortry
Kraneiwht Arnold
Central Park
Robert Adrain Dies City Attorney and Former Senator
Special dispatch notes the death of Robert Adrain a prominent lawyer city attorney and former state senator after a long illness. The piece mentions Lincoln celebration events at Sughroo's on Monday evening February 13 with parrots and commemorative souvenirs.
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Robert Adrain
Lew Brinawicky Din
Lincolns
Mt Sughroo
Court hearing on Attorney’s motion in Barry Healy case
A Wilkes-Barre court heard a motion by Prosecutor Hetfield regarding an attachment against Taminton court. The docket lists defendants including Michael Healy, WilAW liquor case, and several jurors from recent trials. Notable remarks were exchanged between Barry and Judge Nurry as arrangements proceed for February trials and arraignments.
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Wartter
Tet Field
Richard Murry
Catese
Honofer
Taminton
Hetfield
Urea
Michael Healy
Barry
Wilaw
Davita
Wilvens
Flagge
Edward Marsh
Edward Muller
Bary
Paani
Woman Stricken Dead While Saying Prayer at Home
Mrs. McGann a widow about 50 was found dead in her bedroom at 141 Clark place early yesterday morning. She appeared to have died from apoplexy shortly before retiring last night. Last seen alive Saturday night, family members were unaware until morning. Door burst after failed calls revealed her body.
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Mra. MeGann
Clark Place
John Sears Faces Trial for Double Murder
In Mercer Court New Jersey on January 20 John Sears a half breed stands trial for the double murder of Rev and Mrs Armstrong at their Och Neck home. A crowded courthouse saw the start of a dramatic case with Sears appearing nervous and apprehensive as the proceedings began.
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John Sears
Javenal
Trenton
Mercer Court
Ayer
Lerminer
Amz L. Armsthrong
Outeh Neck
Pein Sadenin
Yun
Sears
Ling
Crimes Against Benz Awaiting Indictment
Conrad Kenz, 15, of 051 Oliva Street, is held in the county jail on two arson charges. The youth with a long police record started a fire in a closet to obtain money for a movie, saying his mother refused to fund it. He faces grand jury action after arraignment in City Criminal Court.
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Conrad
Kenz
Oliva Street
Benz
Caroline Bens
Jamesburg Reform School
City Criminal Court
Mahon
Geratong
Murder suspect Tremontana believed hiding in city
Police say Charles Tremontana, a Sicilian wanted for the Gloversville murder, is believed hidden in this city. A note from the Black Hand demanded $100 from Giuseppe Rosa Ghose before his death near Meyers Mark. Tremontana vanished afterward and police have no trace.
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Charles Tremontana
Gloversville
N.Y. Hnd
Tremontand
Guiskeppe Rosa Ghose
Tae
Meyers Mark, Glopermpille
Tremontana
Elizabeth
Thia
Tomorrow Colgate Day in Union Business Notices
A fragment from a 19th century local page lists Union Business at 203 210 Broad Street with B. Barriman as principal and a phone line 608-W. The unreadable text hints at an event or observance tied to Colgate Day and a small business notice column.
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Broad Street
Dis
B. Barriman
Phooe
McCurdy Fails Overwater Flight Landing in Sea Near Havana
Pilot McCurdy attempts a landmark sea crossing from Key West to Havana aboard a Navy destroyer escort. Engine trouble forces a splash landing ten miles from Havana. Spectators cheer as he is picked up, with plans later for a deck takeoff from the Paulding. Weather and safety cited as reasons for the abortive ascent.
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Camatlan
McCurdy
Key Woeat
Tavana
Vailage
Morro Castle
Bnt
Molardy
Camp Columbia
Barbarete
France
Meute
McCurdys
Key West
O'lock
Roe
Havana
Muait
Mangrove
Drayton
McCurdy Flies Solo Over Gulf From Key West
Kay West records show McCurdy lifted from Prime Pietd in a biplane for a 116 mile Gulf crossing. The convoy of torpedo boats reported fair weather as the aviator rose at 7 32 Central time amid anxious Key West spectators and a city poised in hopeful anticipation.
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Kay West
McCurdy
Gulf of Mexico
Hevans
Gulf
Key West
Three Die as Falling Sign Crashes on Market Street
A heavy sign over the sidewalk in front of a store on Market Street near Ninth collapses in the afternoon. Three pedestrians are killed and four injured as the thronged street erupts in panic, with police called to restore order. The incident dominates the city scene as investigators begin work.
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Aly
Philwipiphia
Market Streat
Wilson to Investigate Charge Made by Pastor
Teletype reports Governor Woodrow Wilson will order a full inquiry into a charge by the rector of the Church of the Atonement in Tenafly. The accusation claims church officials used political influence to secure leniency for a thief and secure his release. General Wilson has referred the matter to a committee for immediate action.
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Trenton-Jan
Woodrow Wilson
Cvintina
Berg County
He & A
Montgomery
Tenafly
Wilken
Taverinr Wiwon
Avine
Wilsott
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