Tragic Cholera Deaths Highlight Poverty at 647 Elizabeth Ave
An emaciated scene unfolds as a mother Mrs Pratt and her several hungry children face need and despair after a three week old infant dies amid poverty. Neighbors report the husband George Pratt estranged and-the family seeks aid from charity while the mother describes threats and a fragile mental state. Local press notes the morgue transfer and community aid efforts.
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Eliabeth Avenue
Dorothy
Pratt
Industria
George
Myre ‘Pratt
Itland City
Tillie
Howard
Ruhney Tanner
Bold hold up of California stage spooks travelers
Wanona California July 2 A Yosemite Valley stage hold up on Saturday afternoon left passengers terrified. A Dayton youth, Russa Kimanael, described the robbers as forcing him to open baggage and demanding surrender before fleeing. He remained shaken but unharmed as authorities investigated the incident.
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California
Pamanger
Wanona
Cal
Yosemite
Valley
Russa Kimanael
Dayton
Child Falls Three Stories Amid Crowded Street Scene
An incident near a throng ends with a child from New York suffering a three story fall. The boy, playing near a window, was unhurt according to witnesses as bystanders rushed to assist. His mother stood inside as the window frame offered a sharp glimpse of peril.
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Tie
Ste
Teceiler
York
Mra
Box car fire reported near Front Street and Elizabeth Avenue
A box car fire broke out shortly before midnight on Saturday triggering alarm 63. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within four hours. Officer OBrien found a suspect and investigated the scene, with details of the incident sketched in a fragmented report.
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Metirackas
Sheel
Elizabeth Avenue
O’brien
Citar Serait
Courtry fragment notes Band of Freeholders role in rent dispute
A fragmentary report describes the Band of Freeholders instructing Fartar Co of New York to tear up a document and substitute pavement material. The payment relates to separation and rent, with defects noted in the accounts.
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Fon
Tes Parentios
Band of Freehot
Make i Fartar Co
New York
Senaig Wi In
Wreck Injuries Reported After Wagon Plunge
Partial OCR reads of a historical accident note describe a wagon incident injuring two people with fractured ribs. The text references a conductor named Whelan and a driver named Jacob, with disrupted details and unclear locations.
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Jacob i
Fusca
Hente
Whelan
Socialist disruption at Churon services reported
The article notes disturbances during services at Churon with remarks by a local prosecutor and comments from English sources about the incident. Multiple parties referenced in the report, including Waiem and Dalen, are mentioned in relation to the disturbance.
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Churon
Dalen
Fuller food at Sea-Girt sparks unrest over feeding reforms
At Sea Girt the new militia feeding system triggered instant discontent. Soldiers formed in ranks with meals delayed and harsh words flying as cooks faced criticism for late service and altered rations. The clash underscored resistance to the old order being restored.
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Bea
CANDIDATES TO ENTER AVAL ACADEMY
Fragmentary report notes candidates entering Aval Academy in Washington with July dates and Annapolis referenced, details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Aval Academy
Washington
Annapolis
Beers Run Dry As Island Trolley Break Paralyzes Staten
Chaos on Staten Island as hundred of people flee to resorts for beer, then face stranded travel. Trolley service stalls at night, cars crowded to capacity, lines cut, and islanders marooned from South Beach to inland routes. Early morning rescue measures and power cuts worsen the disruption.
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Eligabeth
Yestantay
Htaten Island
Mnes
Thiv'elty
Bone
Bowie
South Beach
Lend Beach
Interiae
Fire Destroys Broadway Warehouse and Sheds
Damaged pages describe a fire at a Broadway warehouse causing substantial loss. Details mention an estimated value around $40,000 and possible impacts on nearby structures. No clear dates or names are readable in the fragment.
Upton Sinclair Seeks Congress Seat
Mercer county officials plan a convention to nominate candidates for the congressional campaign. The county committee has gauged the likelihood of Upton Sinclair, author of The Jungle, entering the race and alerted party members to the upcoming event.
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Trenton
Aly Ots
Bopinnata
Mercer County
Conmity Committee
Upton
Tatr
She -Merver
Restoration Work Begins On Old Frigate Comatttutiin
Work to restore the old frigate Comatttutiin will commence at Whakington by the Bureau of Conservation and Repair. The project aims to return the vessel to its original condition with careful preservation of internal structures and historic details.
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Whakington
Bureau of Con Virdetion
Powibe Taylor
Two Oldest Carriers Honored for Service
A dinner on South Broad Street and Washington honored two long serving letter carriers for their years of service. Mr. Cantwell and Mr. Tombie received plaques from Elizabeth association officials and colleagues commemorating their dedicated careers.
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Othires Uiers
Broad Street
Washington
Eliabeth Masocia
Mer
Tombie
Bandera
Luther
Dahlgren
Deer Swoops From Patchy Brush in Valley Road Encounter
Albany July 9 a large buck charged an automobile on the Mobawk Valley road ten minutes west of Albany. The car driven by Wiltines and Sdyier swerved to avoid the animal but the beast collided with the vehicle tearing off its soot and antlers in the impact. The incident halted traffic briefly as responders checked for injuries.
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Albany
Mobawk
Altery
Wiltines
Standard Oil Probe Heads to Grand Jury
Cleveland July date reports the federal probe into Standard Oil Company and railroads before the district grand jury. United States District Attorney serves notice of indictment preparations as key witnesses arrive and prepare evidence for presentation.
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Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
United States District Attorney
Sallf
Unreadable OCR Brief Notes on Assembly Session
Fragmentary passage references an assembly session with postponed actions and mentions several named figures. Only scattered names and phrases are legible, offering no clear event or outcome.
Wall Street Sees Mellow Opening Amid Uneven Activity
The market opened modestly with scarce demand as investors weighed treasuries and local securities quotes. The morning session showed limited trading with small gains and a few declines as traders priced key issues from Newark and nearby firms.
Dry Weekend Brings Empty Bars to Elizabeth
Elizabeth meets new excise rule as dry Sunday spreads across town. Saloonkeepers flee the city for a night out, leaving bars desolate while residents joke about the empty rooms. Repeat visits to cider sites prove scarce as thirst lingers in the streets.
Motive in Thaw Case Recounted Amid Turbulent Trial
Fragmentary notes describe a motive linked to alleged sexual coercion and assault. Police testimony cites a plan to invite victims to parties, with accusations of organized debauchery and statements about openness to further acts. The trial transcript references locations and a network of attendees as investigators pursue the case.
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