Hospital beating death leads to guilty attendants
In Trenton on July 25 Dr. John W Ward medical director at the State Hospital for the Insane testified that a patient assaulted in February by two attendants led to death two days later. J. W Skinner and Frank Singleton admitted beating him to punish him. Mrs Helen Silvers, widow of the patient, described injuries. Ward claimed he did not report the matter to the board or judge and aided in delaying action.
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John W. Ward
Ies
New Jemey State Hospital
Ward
Enoch Silvers
J. W W. Skinner
Frank
Singleton
Skinner
Silvers
Dr. Ward
Silvery Wana
Helen Silvers
Mat
Fas Atooriy
Wint
Wan Aujared
A Weld
Vroom
Silvery
Charla I. Patterson
Patter
Bin
State Hospital
Roma
Quality of Food at State Hospital in Testimony
July 25 in Trenton the Assembly Investigating Committee heard witnesses on dining room and culinary staff at the State Hospital. Overseer Charles W. testified the kitchen and bakery were orderly and the meals adequate though some delay occurred. Witness Bankes described the overall quality as broadly acceptable but noted issues in service.
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Trenton
Assembly
John H. Bankes
State
Kong
Charles W
Backes
Lad for Fun Derails Train in Reckless Act
Walter Donegan, 15, of 215 Jefferson Avenue, aimed to learn railroading like his father. He opened a switch on Central Railroad tracks near Swift Packing freight station, derailing the Singer Special as ten cars bucked to sidings. Two rear cars were thrown. damage heavy. He admitted intent to be an engineer, expressing remorse and claiming he was trying to learn by risky stunt.
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Tdet
Walter Dovegan
Jefferson Avenua
Central Railroad
Swift Packing Company
Eflock
Martin
Ind
Diae
River Projects Delayed For At Least A Year
City officials and a special improvement committee agree the Elisabeth River work will wait a year due to the money market. Delays stem from bond timing and council procedures making it impractical to start in the near term.
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Strikers force crisis at Belfast shop opens Friday
Local workers strike in Belfast disrupting Levy's department store plans for a Friday reopening. The action blocks shop access as Levy's announces a forthcoming sale while workers demand terms and recognition. Efforts to resolve the dispute continue.
Jamestown Exposition Contest Sets Over 3 Million Votes
The Journal reports the Jamestown Exposition Contest closed after a lengthy run with more than 3 million votes cast for candidates. Many new subscribers were won to the Journal, and prize details were announced though some entrants had dropped out earlier.
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Journal
Earlien
Thie Otter
Cvet
Darrow in Idaho Appeals for Haywood Life
Clarence Darrow, under strain, dedicates final appeal for William D. Haywood in Boise Idaho. He describes temptations and hostility from the Coloreds controversy and asserts innocence of the accused while cautioning against sensationalism. He acknowledges tension with local figures and addresses the jury.
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Darrow
William D. Haywood
Dar- Tow
Derroy
Epee
Harry
Ovchard
Steunenberg
Aimee
Itv
Poakinens
Republicans Seek Unity for Governor Candidate Meeting
Leaders met Governor Stokes at Sea Girt with nineteen of twenty one county chairmen present. The discussion aimed to pick a Republican candidate acceptable to both regular and New Idea factions, avoiding strong ties to either wing. Names mentioned included Fort, Fitney, Frelinghuysen, Chandler Riker, Sheriff Frank Sommer, and Vivian Lewis as possible contenders.
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Sea Girt
Stokes
Goth
Justice Fort
Justice Fitney
Frelinghuysen
Chandler Riker
Frank Sommer
Vivian Lewis
Eign Ee
Boorea
Regular
New
Hee
Colby
New Idea
Long distance march planned for troops
Washington July 35. A longer distance march of troops ordered by Gov. tas Beant Second Cavalry w north Kar to Des Moines Iow by rail. A squadron of the Thirty third Cavalry was ordered days ago to take a long distance jaunt.
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North Kar
Des Moines
Thirtsrath
District 1 Referee's Winners In Telegraphed Form
Winners in District No 1 listed with names such as Semel Reichert Hersh and Campbell. Mentions a Diamond Ring prize and locations including Catherine Street and Roselle. Includes references to merchants Mine Sigferine Yacordones and Watson-Gillman Co with unclear context.
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SEMEL
Catherine ST. Is
Reichert
Hersh's
Marshall
Ares
Clash Between Federal Authority and North Carolina Officials
Asheville July 25 Governor Glenn resists United States peace proposals amid tension over railroad rate law. State judiciary moves to indict Southern Railroad officials. federal judge threatens contempt. Governor warns militia, while national authorities push to appeal to highest court.
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Asheville
N. C
North Carolina
Glenn
United States
Sanford
Roosevelt
Southern Railroad
Pritchard
Glenn Atill
Washington
Oremi
Cass
Buipretse
The
United
Nijotenton
Koowe
Wall Street Musings on Blue Chip Moves Today
The New York market showed active speculative trading with Union Pacific reaching around 147 percent and Reading advancing near 105, while other names like Pennsylvania and Miscellaneous issues posted gains amid a volatile session.
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New York
Jaly
Pagi
Wireless for trains scheme eyed by Berlin engineer
Berlin July reports a plan by engineer Birgkice to use wireless telegram systems for train communication. The project aims to speed signaling and improve railway safety, with expected results toward modern telegraphy in rail operations.
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Rdw
Birkgicke
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