Tragic Trolley Crash Claims Young Otto Rapp
Twelve year old Otto Rapp, son of a Central Railroad freight agent, was killed by a moving trolley in front of his home at 507 Jefferson Avenue, New York City. He and companions had been playing ball when he ran backward into the car, his right arm severed and skull crushed. Car crew Michael Whelan and conductor Emanuel Kehwartzster were later released on parole. The family had recently moved from Riegelsville, Pa, and the body was removed to be shipped home for interment.
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Otto Rapp
Central Railroad
Pier 31
New York City
Waston
Jefferson Avenue
General Hospital
Ticello
Willian T. Turner
Michael Whelan
Emanuel” Kehwartzster
Adjuater Church
Tralleg. Company
Mr. Nelon
Riegeleville
W. J. R. Knowles
Police Court Accident News Item
A ladder slipped causing Alvin Fuller to fall from a height as a pipe was being removed. The incident happened in a room where a top piece and an Elizabet h venue address are noted. The report describes the ladder failure and injuries arising from the fall in a court setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Fuller
Avia le Puller
Tinemith
Elizabeth
Southore
Sears
MANKIN COMPANY SUES COMMUNIPAW FOR CONTRACT
The Mankin Company sues Communipaw before Judge Wall in Court. The action seeks to recover a contract relating to a storehouse project in Communipaw. Attorneys P. H. Githeolgy and William R. Ryan represent the respective sides for National Storage Company and the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankin Company
Communipaw
Te Vase
Tml
Outing of William Mills Association
The William Millar Association held its second annual event with a visit to Edgeworth's grave, a luncheon, and a game. Members enjoyed a social afternoon, with fair weather and cheerful company, concluding with the serving of an elaborate luncheon.
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William Mills Association
William Millar Association
Edgeworth
Assessors Meet in City Council Chamber
Fragmentary report details a meeting of assessors in the city council chamber. The readable bits reference a session on the Eleventh Wend with altered or garbled wording.
Police Spotlight on Summer Togs For Formal Team Event
Police in summer attire show a historic display with team members wearing blouses and white gloves. Hats and caps are described as white, with a formal, ceremonial presentation.
Eee Receives Uniforms for Fane 8
School notes indicate Fane 8 players will receive their uniforms, promising updated gear for upcoming season. Details on colors and suppliers are not disclosed in the fragment.
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Eee
Visit to Mosquito Haunts Sparks Health Extermination Plan
A Newark detachment of medical men and city leaders toured a meadow theater lair at Hambourg Place and Balbach tract to inspect ditching and water conditions. Health officials Richards Carlton Mulford and Professor Smith led a joint committee with Dr Becker to promote extermination methods and coordinate with Ellanteth and Newark authorities on draining and eliminating mosquito breeding sites.
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Hambourg Place
Balbach
Board of Health
Newark
Richards
A. B. Carlton
A. D. Mulford
Mimiputin
Professor Smith
Osholny
Statenaland
Techine
Newark Board of Health
Board of Works
Ay Cocina
Dedication of Old Gannon at Union Blocked by Text
Citizens of Union gathered Saturday afternoon to finalize plans for a patriotic program on Wednesday. Project details mention tablets and a cannon ceremony as students from Farms school march to the triangle and prepare for a fortification retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Plana
Public Service Company sued for trolley injury damages
A court case titled Public Service Company v. defendant was heard in Circuit Court today. The plaintiff, alleging injuries from a trolley car collision on March 1, seeks damages from the operator and carrier. Testimony described the aftermath and ongoing milk business disruption following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sérvine Corporation
Vnc
Hheir
Hetalpy
Christian von
Ryan
von Ran
General Hospital
Haa
Rm Rowand Macsherry
J. A. Bernhard
James J. Higgins Moves to New Building Site
James J. Higgins relocates from temporary quarters at 174 First Street to his new building. The notice notes the funeral arrangements remain private and that the family asks for consideration during the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Higgins
Jamea J. Higgins
Ase
First Street
Russian ships ordered to leave Manila after battle escape
Secretary of the Navy ordered the Russian ships Aurora Zemehug and Oleg interned or departed Manila. The vessels are deemed unseaworthy and will be disarmed, dismantled, and held in Manila for the war’s end. Admiral Enquist describes the fight and his shelling and escape toward Vladivostok, then Shanghai, with many casualties in a chaotic retreat.
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Washington, D. C
Morton
Aurora
Zemehug
Oleg
Manila
Enquist
Alve
Vladivostok
Shanghai
Awaog
Building work begins on Ony Mountain Georgia project
Reported start of construction on a site in Ony Georgia with initial workers and supervisors. Details are garbled but indicate early stages of a possibly colonial era building project. Names or exact location are unclear due to text corruption.
Grandstand Tickets Required for Union Square Opening
The grand stand at Union Square will open at 6:40 A M on Tuesday. No one will be allowed on the stand without a ticket. If rain interrupts the program it will be connected with the dedication of the monument held at First Presbyterian.
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Union Sqmare
Thetveday
Firat Presbyterian
Christ Church Cadets Attend St John’s Service
Cadets commanded by Captain Robert J attend a landed-service at Christ Church St John’s Church. The corps, partly from the choir, entered the church and then returned to the hall after the service. The Rev Clarence Wood of St Luke’s Roselle preached.
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Christ Church
ST. John's Church
Robert J
Christ
Clarence & Wood
St. Luke's Church
Roselle
Francis A English Phi Chapter Delegate Eds A a
The fragment notes Francis A English appointed as delegate for the Phi Chapter with junior class involvement. Details are incomplete but imply collegiate honor or appointment within a fraternity or organization.
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Francis A. English
A. A
Amalgamated Copper Co Elects Directors
Amalgamated Copper Company reports the election of its directors. Information brief notes the corporate action and names of key officers or nominees, reflecting governance changes within the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Copper CO
Monument to Minute Man Unveiling at Union Square
A state commission led by Charles H. K. Halsey completes the program for unveiling the Minute Man monument at Union Square Thursday. Mayor Samuel J. Berry will present the deed, accepted on behalf of New Jersey by Speaker J. Boyd Avis for Governor Stokes, with music from Magnnerchor and Liederkranz and school children. The event includes hymns, a benediction, rifle salutes by veterans, and parade marshals for six divisions from Elizabeth and nearby councils.
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Charles H. K. Halsey
C. Symmes Riggins
William Hoppaugh
Minute Man
Union’ Square
Thurday
Samuel J. Berry
State of New
John Boyd Avis
Assembly
Edward C. Stokes
Wenge
MMBC
A. Giazebi
Schosi Bebolare
Directi
Wilson
Léederkrans
Maonnerghot Hugo
el J. Merry
Bilsabeth
Misa Mary A. Darber
Barber
Colosfial Dapion
Ogden
Bong
Benner
Eed Bend Jion
J. Franklin Fort
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Battle Day Draws Large Crowd At Centennial Pageant
Thousands gather for a sham battle marking the centennial as Albany Continentals Third Regiment and other military units participate. A lively crowd witnessed a spirited display described as larger than previous years.
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Albany Wackarooa Continentals
Detailed Battle Day Parade Schedule and Units Listed
The document lists marching units for Battle Day including Marehel and Aldes bands, First Battalion Second Regiment Infantry N J, Major Nelson, Kiush Volunteers, Ulric Dahleren Post 25 GAR, Jedvon Kilpatrick Post New OA RK, United Spanish War Veterans, Camp W. J. Rewell No 10, various cadet and drum corps, Italian and Hungarian societies, and several divisional formations with precise assembly points and routes. It also details division marshals, carriage processions for dignitaries, form-up streets, and a 9 A.M. marching time with a route from Second Street to East Broad Street ending at City Hall reviewing stands, followed by dismissal and safety notes.
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Marehel
Aldes
N. ON. J
Nelson
F. Kiuh
Ulric Dahleren
Newark
Elisabetta
National
Italian M. B. Society
Bt. Anthony Military Aihiety
King Alfonso in England on state tour
King Alfonso of Spain arrived in England on a state visit marked as the first foreign journey of the young monarch. He was welcomed at Portsmouth and London by King Edward VIII, with a week of receptions and a gala schedule despite heavy rain.
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London
Alfonso
England
Europe
Continent
Cherbourg
Victoria and Albert
Acroas
Channel
Monmouth
Bedford
Fortamouth
Portamouth
Prince of Wales
Alfonse
Portsmouth
Jameg
Victoria Station
Edward
Highemurt
Victoria Star
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Mo
Sipanish
Alfon
Ina¢heon
Nin
King Edward Receives Reid in Gala Ceremony at Buckingham Palace
June reports describe Whitelaw Reid presenting credentials to King Edward at Buckingham Palace in a formal ceremony. Col Douglas Daweon and Sir Lansdowne assisted as Reid met the king and exchanged greetings with state officials. Mrs Bald and Miss Scarnthe accompanied Reid as they paused at the palace to discuss points of interest.
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London
Whitelaw Reid
United” States
Edward
Ted
Douglas Daweon
Ceremoniea
Dorchester -Houpe
Reid
Anita Pene
Hig Palace
Mir. Heid Wae
Kinig
Ty. Pratt Lansdowne
Bald
Wall Street Advances Amid Broad Uptick At Opening
The New York stock market opened strong with Brooklyn Rapid Transit Amalgamated Copper and Union Pacific among leaders. Prices surged on initial buying by prominent brokers, then pulled back slightly on profit taking before rebounding, while outside buying kept the bulls in control despite some declines in government securities and other issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Raplé Tramsit
Amalgamated Copper
Anes Mats
Atal
Thas Thedds
Saunas
Sham Battle Detailed Spectacular Program Planned
Details for a sham battle on June 8 describe a staged program with regiments, battalions, and color representations. The sequence includes moving battalions from Beatt Park through city streets with picket posts and detachments, culminating in a review on Broad Street by Mayor Manuel J. Berry as John J. Rogers commands the Captain and Adjutant role.
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John Mt. Rogers
Trenton
Union Square
Wilton Y. Dusgan
General Hand
George L. Forman
Sca
Gia Handlag
Ith Elem Tinh
Milena
Denop
Hemlans
Beatt Park
Elimbeth
Public
Prospect Street
Basi
Jersey ‘Street
Elisabeth Avenue
Bakdioe Wee Sands Ayer
Fortines
fortines: + Uion
Het Avenue
John Street
Elizabeth
First & Nes
Poate Pisoo Nesen
Jeresy
Streete
Tibateth
Oelock
Thaced Maja
Mauel J. Berry
Elisabeth
Broad Strest
Pome Tacien
Regina
Sssjohn
Rogers
Congressmen Littlefield of Maine in town reported
In town to meet constituents congressman Charles S. Jarvene of Maine, recently described as Goettrence and advocate for merit, with attention to a position on Micad'an LilePostion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Littlefield
Maine
Charles 5. Jarvene
Successful Graduates From Missisippi School Ride
A fragmentary 1910s school page notes graduates from a Mississippi institution with names and affiliations. The garbled text lists several individuals and places such as Elizabeth, Demitr, and H. Epoteis, suggesting awards and diplomas distributed amid a ceremony.
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Mavina Ball
Agemadra
Conrye
Weigglersen Balbach
Meadows
Admiral Enquist
Ony, M GA
Perel
Mantel
Lee Ad
Union ‘Square
Mayor Berry
J. Boyd Avia
the Minute Man
Piacea
vAealute
Solin
Moxon
Marahal
Charles Schlichter
Otto Wagner
John Mihal Browits
William Roth
Marehal
John P. Craven
John J. McCarty
William A. Walsh, Jr
Dominick Brazinski
Bixth
Neil Mcleod
George Fallon
John R. Rankin
Marahala
Elizabeth Council
Daughters of
Liverty
Star of Elizabeth Council
D. of A
Terre
Jr. Et. A.M
Battle Day Information
Parade
Grand Maryn
Knighte
Pythias
Flinter Ledeen
Father Simon T. Ay Boa
St. Patrick's Parish
Mes
United American Medh
Pourth Division
Marshal
Aiden
Querman-American Central Association
Singing Society Liederkrang
Elisa Speth
IIFTH
Bricklayers
Plasterers’ Union
Merk Palmere
Bane
United
Marshal and Alter
RA. M
Second Street
Broadway
Broadwending
Court Strast
Well Street
Bond Streat
Weet
Sosend Binet
Ste ‘Nds
Grand Bar and
Star
Morrel Street
Catherine Street
King Alfonso
King Edward
United Breton
Hie
Wall Street
Stock Market
Woote & Com
Mit
Dol
Hadsom
Manhattan
Mineouri Petite
Adjutant Rogers
Broad Street
Susan Sour
Evett Reekkespers
DE. H. Epoteis. Demitr
Ao A & Ce
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