Fire destroys Levy's department store on Sevens Street
Firemen battled a blaze at Levy's department store on Sevens Street shortly after 2 PM. The fire started in a storeroom, spread through the three story building, causing heavy stock and structural damage but no injuries reported as tenants evacuated safely. crews contained the fire by evening, with main buildings damaged and adjacent structures spared.
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Levy's
Sevens Street
Wall
Bond
Railroads contest Jersey City shore land assessment hearing
The Court of Errore set aside the State board action on a twelve hundred acre tract half underwater. Railroads including Lackawanna Erie Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley and Central contend the board lacks authority to reduce assessments. Witnesses compare upland and submerged land values. the hearing continues.
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Court of Errore
State Board
Jerey City
Lackawanna
Erin
Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley
Newdeteey Central
Record
Gefeedaye
Jersey
WPA Rae Carer
Emuis
Ite
William H. Corbin
Calsed
Tallroads
Hudson County
Boone
Horse Thief Traced After Stealing Horse and Buggy
John Allen arrested near East Jersey and Sixth Wheel Street after a theft spree traced to Newark. Captains Dilnery and Mulcahy led officers who stopped the suspect near the corner of East Avenue and Smith Streets following a touring felon on a collecting mission.
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Abraham
Segilyial
Orenge Avenue
Newark
John Allen
East Jersey
Dilnery
Mulcahy
Thin City
Eastervey
Hmith
Walnut Street Paving Contract Signed in Elmireath
The city of Telirbaeth signs with Barber Asphalt Company for Walnut Street from East Broad Street to Fairmount Avenue. The project costs 31057.88 dollars with six inches of concrete and asphalt top, plus construction and maintenance bonds. Completion will boost neighborhood appeal and spur added improvements like sewers and curb repairs.
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Telirbaeth
Tin Barber Asphalt
Walnut Street
Broadtreet
Fairmount Avenue
Mystery Auto Wreck Reports Circulated In Jersey City
Cranford origin story alleges a touring car crash two miles from Cranford near a telephone pole. Four injured including a man run over by a wheel, with names and home cities listed. Dr Wepler and two Elizabeth physicians named as treating doctors. No verified details or addresses provided.
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Cranford
Jersey City
Adolph Ver
Harry Witcox
M. Thimpson
Chicago
William 1
Manitoba
Canada
Henry
New Eee Silenc
Otter “Thres
Benn
Wepler
Four year old unharmed after trolley strikes crowd
A four year old boy named Michael was hit by a trolley on Bond Street where children were playing. He suffered only minor scrapes and was seen walking away with no lasting injuries. The incident occurred as the vehicle moved through a crowd that did not immediately react.
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Bond Street
Michael
Beadie Street
Eee
Contracts for School No II bids on furniture and sidewalks
The Board of Education’s building committees seek bids for furniture for School No II and for sidewalks flagging and curbing. Contracts will likely be awarded at the board’s next meeting in April.
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Paquet
Pan~eation
Behoo! No. LU
Usder
Obituary: Gey aa tery Hen at Boney mee ee
An obituary notice reports the passing of Gey aa tery Hen at Boney mee ee, detailing mourners and memorial arrangements. The brief item notes the deceased’s age and surviving relatives, with information on funeral services and burial.
Pastor Taylor to Bring Suit Over Restaurant Discrimination
The Rev William H Taylor pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church announces he will sue a Elizabeth business for racial discrimination after being refused a soda at ordinary price He cites Dr J A Griggs and others as examples and says he will seek court action to define rights for colored residents in the state
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William H. Taylor
Shiloh Baptist Church
Journal
Elizabeth
Rey
Taylor
J. A. Grigga
Thomas Dixon
Cowboys astray near Elizabeth in wild street sighting
Elizabeth witnessed two Western plainsmen on a Pinto and a broncho riding the streets in cowboy attire. They appeared lost and caused a brief commotion before seeking a stable as one horse died on the way to the party.
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Elizabeth
Flizabeth
Tom Skinner Mascot Faces Police Judge
Thomas Skinner, once the mascot of the Elizabeth Athletics Club, appeared in Police Court charged with assault and battery on Janice Harrison and with a late attempt to rob Masts Mill. The arraignment occurred this morning as part of ongoing court proceedings.
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Thomas Skinner
Elizabeth Athletics Club
Skinner
Nore
Wah
Janice-Harrison
Masts Mill
Sassult
Survivors of Pacific Wreck Dwindle as Death Toll Rises
Eureka California residents turn town into care hub for nearly 140 survivors of the Columbia collision with the San Pedro. About 100 of 250 aboard were saved, with 60 feared dead. The George W. Elder recovered 105 passengers and 37 crew. Rescue efforts and unlisted victims raise concern over true fatalities.
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Eureka
Cal
Jy 23
Columbia
Mraken
George W. Elder
San Pedro
Shelter Cove
Maiste
Eral
New
Truc
Geviveny
Towerpool
Blane
Picking Orchard's Sh Emos To Pieces
Fragmented OCR text describes a detour event at Haywood today with Richerdsss tsses occupying the morning. The main contention accuses Dr Richardson of tackling statements and exhibiting See eater ot we tise.
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Fes
Haywood
Richerdsss
Richardson
Rebar Jongral
Effort to Deport Undesirable Italians in New York
New York July 2 A police drive to deport Italian immigrants blamed for crimes against women and Black Hand outrages targets Ciovanni and Guiseppe Pollettoio arrested on extortion charges. Detectives describe them as desperate criminals from years before arrival. The case involves a threatening letter to Antonio Capace demanding $1,000 under threat to blow up his home.
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New York
Bingham
Ciovann
Guiseppe Pollettoio
Deteotlus Petronini
Haly
Italy
Tarsalona
Palermo
Antonio Capace
Conductor Admits Misreading Orders In Train Wreck
Detroit July 23 Conductor Hamilton in charge of the freight train that collided with the Pere Marquette excursion train admits reading the wrong order. He says the engineer fireman and brakeman all read to clear Salem at 9 25 while the order showed Plymouth for clearance. The mistake reduced time to reach Salem and caused the crash. Engineer Lee Alford is in serious condition, delirious at times. The Interstate Commission investigation focuses on whether Pere Marquette’s break system could have prevented the accident.
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Detroit
Mich
Hamilton
Salem
Plymouth
Lee Alford
T Anenger
Raine
Toom
Roosevelt Silent On Rate Fight in Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt follows the North Carolina railroad rate court but will not issue a public statement. Assistant Attorney General Sanford reports to Bona Parte, while the President enjoys vacation. He stays active with rides, swimming, tennis, and walks with Mrs Roosevelt and the children.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
North Caroline Railroad Rate Court
Loeb
Sanford
Bonaparte
Viektore
Tary Loeb
Jong
Mia
Wall Street Slur Dictated by Market Turbulence
A garbled Wall Street item describes a July market surge with chaotic language. It mentions trading activity, a fall in shares, and unsettled conditions causing notices of price shifts. The readable parts reference investors and market moves in New York.
Beautiful Girl Shot Dead On New York Street
Norling a 20 year old cashier was killed at Fifth Avenue and Forty second Street by a man named Frank Warner who wounded John Wilson at 26 Waverly Place. A mob chased Warner through Manhattan before he was stopped. Wilson a 50 year old merchant and Norling from New Jersey were key figures in the incident.
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New York
Misa
Norling
Fifth Avenue
Forty-second Street
Charles Warner
John
Wilson
Mtore
Waverly Place
Toon
Frank Warner
Warner
Liberty
Green Intreet
Washington
Plate
Wleidads Trockmen
Bellevue Hospital
Ea Huey
Mina Norling
W. G. White
31St Forty Second Street
A. I. Spicer
Spicer
le Pier
Sonia
Fate Dalla
Hell
Neree
Permans
Spalding
Wilson Estate
Waverly Jace
Janet
John Cs Wilnon
St. Vincent Hospital
Mins Norling
Mage
N. J
Conviction Declared Unjust in Alberate Murder Case
In Oatlerybe Germany on July 23, Carl Hall, erstwhile Washington College professor, had his murder conviction overturned in the Molitor case. The ruling follows a largely circumstantial evidence verdict, prompting Hall to prepare for appeal while awaiting a new trial.
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Oatlerybe
Germany
Carl Hall
Alberate
Washington College
Hin
Fan Molitor
Rane
Feldenes
Benen
Auto race in New Jersey unlikely this year
Trenton July 23 adverse public sentiment and the recent gerrying of privileges in the House of Assembly are cited as reasons the Vanderbilt Cup race may not be held in New Jersey this year. Ana Fragels of Monmouth surveyed Monmouth roads for a possible course and found little hope that roads could be closed for the event.
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Trenton
Fuly
New Jerey
Seth
House of Ansomnit
Gerry Green
Ana Fragels
Monmouth
Enald
Baby Dies in Mother's Arms at Coney Island
A infant died in a mother’s arms at Coney Island after exposure to the cold air for several hours. Medical staff attempted resuscitation but the child did not survive. The tragedy occurred in the seaside area as rescuers responded to the scene.
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Coney Island
Fatality and injuries in tunnel accident
A man was fatally hurt and three others injured in a premature accident inside a tunnel. The incident occurred in Pennsylvania. Committed to safety, authorities investigate the cause as the victim identified as Galvrahire.
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Levy Store
W.W. Corbin
Protente
Jobn Alton
William M. Arthur
Mercedes
Mee
Pastor Taylor
Tom Skinner
Orchard
Boise, Trish
Dora Blum
Awful
Michigan
Wall Street
Brook Market
York
New York Street
Merchant
Omoe
Cotike
Fos Dermal
Talon Ra
Die
Buiiding
S. Schreiber
Broad Street. Com
Sret-clan
Hau
Senate
En Eckry
Galvrahire
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