Father of Murdered Boy Testifies at Ferdie Trial
The Charles Ferdie murder case against him for fatally shooting Frederick Rash on a June Friday began before Justice Swayze and Judge Atwater. Witnesses and jurors gathered as Rash’s father Samuel Rash and his wife gave testimony about the night’s events and Ferdie’s actions amid a tense courtroom.
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Tes
Charles Ferdie
Frederick Rash
Justice Swayze
Judge Atwater
W. R. Wikya
A. A. Stein
Justie Swayze
Samuel B. Winters
Foreman
Westfield
John W. Martin
Elizabeth
John A. Bamberger
Enejenkin
John Cory
Plainfield
J. Stephenman
Treerik Oeks Prawood
George
George Tainaide
Ceri
Elizabethy
Clark
Dwor Afl
Frederick J. Rash
bin Dentin
Chara Ferdie
Mira
Rash
Sat ‘Asaultrs
Janier de Byrnes
Aleet
Cri
Ferdie
Ferdio
Verdio
Henson Car Works
Daentives McGrail, Broma and Ward
South Broad Street
Ferdo
William Ary
Man recounts pistol incident and trial testimony
The account describes how a man said he did not know his son owned a pistol, witnesses including the mother and a body preparer testified to the scene and injuries, and Detective McGrail recounted arrest and a police statement in which Ferdie claimed a stranger demanded surrender and he fired. The case adjourned to this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilheia Wea
Nhot
Homa We Rollaia
Ella
Elizabeth Rash
Fred
McGrail
Brogan
Ward
Ferdie
Fially
Tenney
Washington Avenue
Hiewn
Youngh
Horse Runs Away Fort Newarker Hurts Rider
A frightened horse bolted from a buggy carrying Silar Smith, 61, of 19 North Fourteenth Street, Newark. The horse struck a pole, wrecking the buggy and throwing Smith into the street, fracturing his collarbone, causing scalp wounds and other bruises. He is in critical condition at Se 0 ees Elimbeth sremue, while the incident mirrors the Long Branch Division drills.
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Silar Smith
North Fourteenth Street
Newark
Smith
Long Bran Branch
Steamship Total Loss After Fire Near Savannah
Steamship caught fire near Savannah Georgia on July 18 resulting in a total loss. All passengers escaped in a boat with no reported injuries.
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Savanah
Defense rests case in Idaho trial of Willian Ty
In Roles Idaho on July 1 the defense rested its case in the trial of William Ty, secretary of the Western Federation of Miners, charged with the alleged laeying of former Governor Stoupenberg. The jury will soon deliberate.
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Roles
Idaho
Willian Ty, Haywood
Western Federation of Minery
Geeallere
Stoupenberg
Obituary of Carl Vigelize Vigelius in Esston Pa
Carl Vigelize Vigelius, long NY area Hollack manufacturer, died at his home 261 Murray Ving after illness. He leaves 100 and ter. native of Germany. Member of Elizabeth Club. Funeral at Christ Church Hilry & ove te le be curate. Int at Esston, Pa.
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Carl Vigelize
Carlius
Murray Ving
New York
Vigelius
Elizabeth Club
Ger
Christ Church
Esston
De Vergennes and the mysterious ciphered cards
A brief cipher history details Count de Vergennes Louis XVI foreign affairs minister and how a set of strange cards were designed to reveal bearer identity and intent, while warning of imposter dangers as foreign agents approached.
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Count de
City to act on P. F. C. case in special meeting
A special meeting of the City Council Railroad and Street Railway Committee was called to decide enforcement of a recently enacted ordinance regulating streetcar headways in Elizabeth. The aim is to set a union course and likely seek District Court action to uphold a $250 fine, with Public Service Corporation expected to pursue higher courts. The outcome will test city power over trolley operations and shape future traffic regulation as summer service improves. Residents of Jefferson Avenue tile
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Elizabeth
City Attormay Connolly
Public Service Corporation
Techion
Ita
Jefferson Avenue
Italian Celebrants Mark Madonna of Mount Carmel Fest
Italian community observes Madonna of Mount Carmel celebration with a committee led by Pasquale Bal and Vinzenco, and includes Carmine Mai Patrone, Rusciano, Francesco, TS ecuet, secretary Joseph Friarsi.
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Iteilens
Mt. Carmel
Carmine Mai Patrone
Rusciano
Ene Francesco TS Ecuet
Joseph Friarsi
Pasquale Balececs
Galeopps
Rasao
Vincenzo
Excursion Tickets Unused Prompt Disposal Reported
Unclear text notes unused excursion tickets for 5 Protestant and Park Gheed Loge Gems with a large tape of timber. The fragment mentions a tally of 1,200,000 feet and references distances, but details are partial and unreadable. No clear names or dates emerge.
Fisk's Letter Up to Excise Board
Mayor Charles J. Fisk of Plainfield forwards a Grand Jury letter to the Excise Board questioning ninety places examined and fifty found, urging action. The board may refer the communication and decide if any measures are needed, with no immediate revocation required for inns and taverns already in operation.
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Ezele
Charles J. Fisk
Plaindeld
Ryan
Benen
Lavelit
Wartemag
Grand Jury
Ietter
Board of Excise
Excise
Mecise
Fiske
Keron
Kerom
Heatwave Grips Cities as Humidity Soars Across Regions
Sweeping humidity triggers discomfort and heat prostrations in New York Philadelphia and nearby centers. Hospitals report multiple cases as workers and residents collapse or require medical aid amid record high readings and scorching conditions. Local events suffer as weather worsens.
Eight Die As Heat Wave Grimly Rises In New York
New York records July 18 heat with eight deaths linked to extreme temperatures. Officials report 83 at noon and rising as humidity drives discomfort and people seek shade and rest outdoors.
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New York
York
Trolley Service Probe by New York Public Service Commission
A July resolution by the New York Public Service Commission orders an inquiry into the Interborough Traction system and the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. The probe focuses on service quality, capitalization, finances, traffic, transfers, and overall operation.
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New York
Interborough ‘Traction System
Brooklyn Rapid ‘Transit Company
New York Public Service Commission
Malate
Bowers
Unknown man found dead under train in city area
A man about 40 was found dead beside a freight train at First Street and Port Avenue around 5.40 PM. He wore dark clothing and shoes bearing Hines & Lynch New York Laundry initials. He had both legs crushed and a broken neck. The body was taken to Stiner's morgue and County Physician Westcott notified.
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Colessee
Oliver & , Drake
Government Weather Bureau
Wtinset
New York
Philadelphia
Vistina
Quaker
Elizabeth
Alexian
Singer
Paul Tio
Atregt
Port Avenne
Gillen Froi
Yheviiabn
Flrat Street
Port Avenue
Dirk
Hines & Lynch
Stiner
Westcott
Four die in Morristown auto wreck near Purcell's Hotel
New York July 1 reports say four victims of a remarkable auto crash were sought citywide, one man dead and another dying after a head on collision on Ki Highway near Purcell's Hotel. Donavan and Ropes driven two cars, Darracq owned by C R Williamson of Dima Savings Bank, with Donavan the chauffeur.
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New York
Thoma B. Dow van
Brooklyn
Jin
Nix
Chapman Ropes
Morristown
N. J
Hhory Iu
Donovan
Ropes
Ki Highway
Purcell
Charien R. Williamin
Dima Savings Bank
Ttor
Tomhe
Comey
W. W. Tyler Leaves 10000 to Library in Will
The will of Mason W. Tyler, admitted to probate in Union County, leaves ten thousand dollars to the library for its use by trustees. His sons William and Cornelius each receive twenty five thousand dollars. Civil War relics and portrait paintings by Julian Beutel are part of the estate. The widow Deaneather and two brothers Hehty and John receive five thousand dollars each. Executors named are the widow and Ber hill.
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Rend- An
Mason W.tyler
Union County
Julian Beotl
Deaneather
Exare Feo
Hehty
John
Ber Hill
Nase Lederer
Pisin
Hassive Bern Aled
Eminty Surromate
Polipira
Wall Street Gains After Moderate Trading Decline
New York July 18 The stock market steadied after a gallant decline with prices of leading issues recovering much of yesterday's losses. Active buying appeared across the floor as traders noted large buying orders in Union Pacific and widespread upward movement in most stocks. Government bonds remained unchanged and railroads held steady amid a broad market rally.
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New York
Union Pacific
Istatin A
Ward Cleary
Anna Gould May Marry Prince Helie de Gagan
Paris reports Anna Gould formerly linked to Court Ball society and divorced by Heten Morton may wed Prince Helie de Gagan at Cantelving. The rumor notes her high social standing and potential alliance with French nobility amid royal circles.
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Anna Gould
Prince Helie DE Gagan
Paris
No-Cay Sens
Mme
Anna Gold
Boal
Heten Morton
Eer
Sts
France
Discouraged boy dies by suicide in Harlem scene
An 11 year old boy from Hamburg was found locked in the Bethrown of his bearing place in Harlem and turned on the gas. The incident, reported from New Terk, details a tragic self inflicted death.
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Babe
Andre Exutly
Hemburg
Herlem
California Beauty Finds Match in Chicago Wedding
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a marriage arrangement involving a princess and Mrs. Sidney B. Volt, with references to July and a Chicago ceremony. The text is unclear but centers on a high-society alliance and a proposed union between notable individuals.
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Yuri
Prince Te
Sidney B. Volt
Chicago
Avram
Wey Ia
Prince the Wens
Price
Intentiog
Parade in awful heat draws 20000 in Philadelphia
Nearly 20,000 people from across the United States marched through Broad Street in the B P C E convention parade. The heat caused many faintings, hospitals supplied personnel, and the event drew enthusiastic crowds and prize awards despite delays and disarray in the tally of election results and lodge reprimands.
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FLKS
Philadelphia
United States
Brod Street
Broad
Huntingdon
City Hall
Court of Honor
Reed Street
St. In
Pennsylvania
Jefferson
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