Fire commissioners call for grand jury action in city blaze probe
Unanimous fire board resolutions accuse grand jury of hiding disclosures while demanding indictments. The text lists board members and urges public, neutral examination of alleged political appoinments in police and fire departments, referencing local officials and brewing ties in the county government.
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Board of Fire Commissioners
City Connell
Grand Jury
Justice Swayze
English
Grand City
Aiem Jwrs
Rte
Mike Ne Joannes
Police Nab Three Boys Accused of Theft
Police last night arrested William Critchles Wilchen Staloweky and Manrice Coughlin for entering and stealing from a cigar store on Second Street. They allegedly took money and various items totaling about $5 and were held for grand jury action.
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William Critchles
Wilchen
Staloweky
Manrice Coughlin
Jonaby
Wipest
Bialowosky
Coughim
Richard
Ce ‘Speman
Jury verdict unclear in Stanislaw case at summer school event
A terse court note records a jury disagreement regarding an incident involving Stanislaw Dutenk during a summer school gathering at a local venue. Details are sparse, with only references to assault and battery and a noted time around 4 20 PM.
Woman Robbed of $1,000 in New York Currency
A fragmented item from a New York page notes a woman robbed of about 1000 dollars in currency. The garbled text mentions July and a suspect or witness linked to talking with police. No clear names or locations beyond New York.
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New York
Robbery at Fire Commissioner Kurtz Home
Second story burglars raided Fire Commissioner Fred Kurtz’s residence on Elizabeth Avenue this afternoon, escaping with jewelry valued around $500. A daughter heard footsteps near the rear but mistook them for a brother. police are notified with no clues yet. The missing items include three diamond rings, a gold watch and chain, and a few trinkets tied to associations.
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Fred Kurtz
Ics Elizabeth Avenue
Minsing
Union Seeks Vanderbilt Cup Race in New Jersey
Union County officials seek a strong bid to host the Vanderbilt Cup auto race. Attorney General Carter has drafted a bill to permit the race in New Jersey and Gov Sherman Stokes favors it if public sentiment supports. A route proposal runs Elizabeth to Springfield to Fanwood and back to Elizabeth, with potential savings on road care as the Automobile Club would repave roads ahead of the October event.
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Union County
Muly Rat
New Jersey
Carter
Stokes
Himeric
Board of Fretholdere
Associated Automobile Clube of
New
Ierey
Eliabeth
Springfield
Fanwood
Mountain Avenue
Wertfield
Elizabeth
Bob, Akerman
N. Z
Peanitle
W. F. Sadler, JR
Ackerman
Afi
Benjamin King
Union County Freeholders
Union
Ac Eld
Seatch Plains
Cranford
Millburn
Vanderbilt
Automobile ‘Association
Isham Disclaims Candidacy for Governor on Democratic Ticket
H H Isham told a Journal reporter he had been asked to allow his name as a candidate for governor. He said he considered such a move inappropriate and preferred to support other men. He is described as an independent Democrat and admirer of Grover Cleveland, with ties to Charles Black of Jersey City.
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H.H. Isham
Hit
Isham
Taba
Grover Cleveland
Charles (. Black
Jersey City
Thomas J Kelly obituary in this city papers
Thomas J Keily aged 49 who had lived in this city for 22 years died this morning at his home 448 First Avenue He was a communicant of the Holy Rosary parish and a member of Court Advance Forestern Leaves a wife and four children The funeral will be Friday morning at Mount Olivet Cemetery The family request no flowers
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Thomas J Kelly
Thomas J. Keily
Secon
Alan
Grambert Holy Rosary
Wil
Mount Olivet
Rockefeller Chase Hot and Court Refuses Compromise
Boston and Chicago reports say John D Rockefeller remains at large while United States Marshals press a court subpoena. Government offer for information failed as they insist on full surrender. Deputies probe Forest Hill and Taconic Lodge locations hoping to locate the oil magnate amid ongoing pursuit and public interest.
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Cleveland
United States
John 1
Rockefeller
United Staton
Chandler
Rookefeller
Standard Oil
New York
Forest Hill
BF. Higgar
Chicago
Bf John 1
Dandis
Ate Lornes
Miller
Rei
Sims
Servier
Landis
John
Pikefield
Mass
John D. Rockefeller
Taconic Lodge
Parmelee Prentice
Martha la Rupel
Boston
Frank
North Adams
Prentice
Elevator Fall In Dresser Building Near Escape
New York July 3 Richard Le Gallianne and about twenty five passengers rode an elevator in the Dresser building when the car dropped from the fourth story toward the basement. The cable snapped the counterweight fell. The safety doge stopped the car within feet of the bottom. Several women fainted but no serious injuries occurred.
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New York
Richard le Gallianne
Dresser
Jacobs Theatre Lease Purchases Sealed Last Night
The Reith group closed a seven year lease deal for Jacobs Theatre in a deal finalized last evening. The agreement secures control of the property and outlines renewal terms to be observed by the new lessee for the duration of the contract.
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Jacobs Theatre
the Reith
Dunham Maproving and Early Departure Noted
A fragmented report notes Dunham leaving and an expected absence of Janitor J. 5 days after an earlier event. The text hints at reshuffle or adjustment in personnel and timing without clear names or dates.
Store Closes at Noon Amid Unclear Auction Options
Brief reader note reports a store closing at noon and mentions unclear options regarding an auction or sale. It lists no definite names, places, or dates, leaving the exact details unresolved.
Dozen Hurt In Washington Trolley Collision
Washington daily report says between ten and thirty passengers were injured when a streetcar traveling from Falls Church, Virginia to Washington collided head on with a freight car loaded with steel rails on a downgrade curve about eight miles from Washington at 8:30 this morning. Five or three may not recover. several injured were moved to Georgetown University Hospital. Conductor P. Dewey and motorman William Mark were seriously hurt.
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Washington
Daly
Trener
Falla Chird
Aubur Hanien
Georgetown
P. de Dewey
William Mark
Suitcase laden with bank's money rocks Windsor Trust
New York note alerts detectives to the disappearance of Chester Bo Runyan and 1137 from Windsor Trust Company. Runyan, a teller on leave, appeared cheerful as he left the office last Saturday with a bag of money. Directors announce a 2500 reward for Runyan's arrest and prosecution to full extent of the law.
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New York
Tukean
Apithen
Chester Bo Runyan
Windsor Trust Company
Runyan
Ateller
Rouge
Alvin Young
Court Rules Against Mayor Fagan In Jersey City Rail Case
In Trenton on July 3 the Court of Errors and Appeals issued two decisions against Mayor Fagan and associates in Jersey City. One ruling finds railroad and trolley franchises taxable locally. the other upholds Jersey City's use of the state constitution to regulate franchise rights. The decisions affect Lehigh Valley Railroad and related franchises, potentially shifting revenue to city coffers and limiting state-wide control.
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Trenton
Court of Error and
Fagan
Jersey City
Jmana Cass
Supreme Court
Uuit
Pagan
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Ma. Falins Council
Court of Errors
Annescorn
Jersey
Court of Extors
Heonit
New Jersey
Defense Nears End in Haywood Trial
Jurors heard closing arguments as defense measures wrap up in the Haywood trial. Depositions were referenced and a key witness possibly set to testify, with potential dates for next proceedings discussed.
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Haywood
Richard E. Clement Named Superintendent of City Schools
Richard E. Clement, principal of School No. 4, was elected by the Board of Education to lead the city schools for the next two years, defeating Dr. William J. Shearer seven to five. Some members argued the Meeker act may extend Shearer’s term until noon January 1, while others said the board lacked authority to appoint a successor. The meeting drew about 25 spectators. a protest from H. H. Isham was voiced but speakers outside the railing were not allowed. Clement filed his formal application. Shearer’s supporters urged reelection, while Clement pledged reform and progress.
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Richard K. Clement
Shearer
Board of Faucation
Sungate
Conon
Nime
H. H. Isham
Board of Education
Mr. Ipham
Isham
Biome
Theag
Srocks
Reilly
É.so P. Ra
Clement
Man
Kaufman
Dickinson College
Elizabeth
Crelen
Townley
Perkinson Probe Committee Appointment Noted
Rewark dated July 3 reports the House investigating committee gains Randolph Perkins of Union as a Republican member, replacing Anson Blyman Theodore Hi Gibbs of Camden who objected to Democratic dominance. Perkins accepted the appointment.
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Rewark
House
Anson Blyman
Theodore Hi. Gibbs
Camden
Spearer Paget K. Lethbridge
Randolph Perkins
Union
Perkins
Millionaire's Auto Plunges in Evansville Embankment
Chicago millionaire Joseph Leiter and companions escaped death after a car attempting to pass two buggies veered off a road near Evansville Indiana. The automobile plunged about fifteen feet down an embankment, narrowly avoiding serious injury or worse.
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Evansville
Ind
Joseph—Leiter
Chicago
Woman dies after car crash near Waltham incident
In Waltham on July 3 William Walsh automobile dealer and three friends were in a car that sped down a cross street in Wellesley. Walsh swerved the car sending occupants over a ten foot embankment. One young woman, Margaret Swanton, was killed instantly while the other three were injured. All four residents of Waltham.
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Waltham
Mare
William Walsh
Ingham
Cross Street
Wellesley
Walsh
Young
Stargaret Swanton
Njured
Walthaa
Wall Street Trading Mixed Early With Small Volume
Wall Street opened uncertain as mixed bonds and equities moved in early trading. Great Northern rose only modestly while Union declined amid cautious sentiment and shifted toward rail and government securities.
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Peter Breidt Brewing Company
Rising Suns Brewing Company
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Stanislaw Dutenkault
Herty Riverside Park
Hie
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Kurtz
Associated Auto Clubs
Trenton, Me Te
Abe
Rockefeller Chase Hot
Death
Him
Dunham Maproving
Dunham
Jamlboe High
Eaden
Trust Company
Wayor-Fagan
Grionee
Campathian
Bosrah
Richard E. Clement
Dr. Shearer
H. H. Feham
Perkinson
Gibbs
Schreiber
D Street
Seene
Fisallow LD
Clinte Union Buczecsima
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Broad
A.F. Thorn's
Unnt
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Wall Street
Leander Crew
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