Witnesses Trolley Case Claims No North Jersey Profit
In a circuit court hearing, Thomas N. McCarter and James P. Dusenbery testified for the Public Service Corporation regarding a personal injury suit filed by Christian Von Rhein of Elizabeth Avenue. The case involves alleged negligence by a trolley car on March 1, with debates over control of the lines and which company must provide books and papers. The judge adjourned the matter to June 1 after hearings and objections over subpoenas and scope of demanded documents.
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Thomas N. McCarter
James P. Dusenbery
Public Service Corporation
Fry Christian von Rhein
Elizabeth Avenue
Howard Macberry
Mottor
Trepaneer Dusenbery
Peate
Prise Service
McCarter
Elizabeth
Newark
Northery Street Railway
Dunenberry
Presiden McCarter
Kiernan
Dusenberry
Wyeth Macberry
Kierian
Erie
Kirrnan
Hiveane
North Jersey Street Railway Company
Heiney
Memday
Grand Jury Ends Its Labors At Term
The grand jury, having nearly completed its term, returned to court before 11 this morning and presented a batch of fifty bills of indictment, totaling sixty three since it began on opening day. Under the continuous panel rule they were not discharged, and Judge Vail thanked them for their service. A group photograph preceded the arraignments of those against whom bills of indictment have been returned.
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Vail Tor Iairmed
Billa
Businesses to Close Thursday for Anniversary Observance
Numerous Watge city stores and factories will close on Thursday to observe an anniversary and participate in events. Names listed include Singer Manufacturing, Ute John Stephenson, Brown's Foundry, Lehman's, Pottn, Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, Jones, Central Beef, Mendel's Market, Roth's, Court House Market, Hetzmann's Hohostrater's, Rogge's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watge
Singer Manufacturing Company
Ute John Stephenson Company
Brown's Foundry
Lehman's
Pottn', the Great
Atlantic and Paacific ‘Tea Company
Jones
the Central Beef Company
Mendel’s Market
Roth's
Parade Notes From Elizabeth Council Demonstration
Elizabeth Council No 10 Daughters of Liberty will participate in a Thursday parade demonstration. Four past officers will ride in a berouche drawn by two white horses. Uniforms and badges will be worn. dark clothing featured. The event commemorates Cal D. F. Call’s Battle Day observance.
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Elizabeth Council
Daughters of Liberty
Colored Citizens In Battle Day Parade Planned
At a Union Baptist Church meeting, colored citizens chose to form a parade with at least fifty men in line. Participants will wear derby hats, dark clothing, American flags, and a seat belt? coats. Captain Binghase Fowler will lead the colored section under Marshal Juin Craven. Those wishing to participate may obtain flags from Boni and Second streets on parade morning.
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Union Baptisl
Aimerican Fay
Fas
Binghase
Fowler Rael Yall
Colored Sect
Marshal Juin 2
Craven
Flaga
Boni
Obituary of Frederick E Mumphrey 45 in Poughkeepsie
Frederick E Mumphrey aged 45 died Saturday at Poughkeepsie. Body brought to the city for funeral services conducted by Rev Albert E Wirth at First German Presbyterian Church. Interment at Rosedale and Linden Mark Cemeteries. He lived in the area over a year and was active in Masonic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick B. Humpurex
Frederick E. Mumphrey
Royal wedding in Berlin seals with palace ceremony
Prince Frederick William, heir to the German Empire, wed Duchess Cecilia of Mecklenburg Schwerin in Berlin's palace chapel. Ten thousand poor Berliners were fed at noon in a royal banquet as guests filled the palace, with many foreign dignitaries attending the ceremony housed entirely within the Kaiser’s residence. The bride wore a silver drap d Argent dress, while Cecilia carried a myrtle and orange blossom bouquet and a diamond necklace.
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Berlin
Frederick
William
German Empire
Conrau
Nohensollern House
Berlintmperial Palace
Cecilia
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Husala
Berlin Palace
Kaintz
Escher
Hohenvollern
Mecklenburg
Dhapel
Berin
Valaary
Bere
Waiform
Gernan el
Silitary
Jaythail
Samen Ier
Kitser
Count von Assburg-Falkenstein
Amit
Josephine
Napoleon
Crosed wires delay Cranford car on city lines
Wires in the rheostat of car 1200 on the Cranford line caused a fifteen minute delay yesterday afternoon at the corner of Broad and Jersey streets. Afterward car 182 on the Pink Street line pushed the Cranford car into West Jersey Street while trolley officials crawled underneath to adjust the situation.
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Rome
Cranford
Hroad
W. Jereey Atreeta
Piink Street
West Jersey Street
Potato News From Creek Nation Potatoes for All Next Year
Fragmented OCR notes record a dancing teacher Professor R Sughaue and Billsbeth Py discussing potato farming. It mentions twenty five acres, seed potatoes, and a goal to provide potatoes for the Creek Nation next year amid uncertain details.
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R _SUGHAUE
Billsbeth Py
Mosquitoes Dogs and Sewers Haunt City Health Meet
City Hall committee discusses mosquito and dog nuisance issues, with Health Officer Richards reporting disease counts including twenty wearied fever cases and one death, diphtheria rising in a parochial school, and proposed meadow drainage work held up by flooding ditches. Contracts explored to drain and eradicate breeding sites along meadows from the er ditch to Oyster Creek road with bids around 2500 to 2950 dollars.
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Board of Health
Whelan
Richards
Brow
Green
Quinn
Livemg
Brern
Brown
Mr. Richards
Smith
Reseon
Idok
Btate
Fa Rincer
Winship
North Long Branch
Er Ditch
Oyster Creek Road
Newark Bay
Farmer Road
Central Railroad
CACTUS AGHORE AT JONES INLET NEAR FREEPORT
June 6 Freeport, II. The United States government patrol boat Cactus aground near Jones Inlet while on voyage from Greenport to New York City. About six on board, including four or five from the United States survey service. Wrecking company arrived to aid as wind calmed and seas grew smooth. Volunteers organized by Captain Oliver Herbert were sent to assist the vessel.
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Freeport
Sunes Font Leks Beach
Caetun
Ubiet
Callaugh
Greenport
New York City
United Sates Survey Service
New York
Hyeryoe
China orders collier internment in Shanghai port
Reported from Washington June 1 The Shanghai dispatch says seven Russian collier ships will be detained at the port of Shanghai and interned under Japanese authority The unusual order notes these vessels are located south of the Ye Yungise River near Shieghat and involve complex early wartime decisions.
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China
Woshington
D. C
Sana
Rogers
Shanghai
Uw Qouth
Ye Yungise
Berlow
Shieghat
Beng
More Russian Warships Sighted Near Canton
Reports indicate additional Russian warships were sighted near Canton China amid ongoing tensions. Observers describe a fleet movement as part of a broader maritime deployment in the region. No further details on exact numbers or destinations were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
China
Submarine Test Reported With Limited Clarity
Fragmentary OCR text references a submarine test and mentions successful graduates, an engineering context, and possible names or places. The legible parts suggest a historical note on a naval test and related personnel, though many words are garbled. No clear events or dates are readable.
Program of Events at Union Tomorrow
Unusual civic ceremony in Union features a 2 30 start at the Presbyterian Church and a 4 PM unveiling at the old parsonage. State officers and local dignitaries preside with school children, a cannon dedication, and a parade led by the Veteran Zouaves as part of Connecticut Farms forces.
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Connecticut Farms
Springfield
Cnpnon
Elizabeth
J. Madison Drake
H. Lewin Benedict
Almer W. Kurnell
Olf Ohterch
Ann Addrenk
Canton
Connecticut
Train Kills Asa Collins in Linden Park area
Asa Collins, a Linden resident and real estate dealer, died at General Hospital after being struck by an express freight locomotive while walking between tracks near Linden station. Witnesses described him stepping onto the eastbound track as a whistle sounded. He lived eighteen years in Linden, survived by a wife and two daughters. funeral arrangements and interment at Rosedale and Linden Park Cemeteries were announced.
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Ase FuNpaiiion
Anemtaor
Stout
Pennayiyanig Vxprens
Ba Lipton
Collin
Linitts Avenue
Rao Em Watt A Ee Parchane
Collina
Lindgn
Dann
Collins Wan
Pittsfeld, VI
Linden
John F. Martin
Rosedale
Linden Park
Von Buelow Raised to Prince Title in Germany
June 6 report states Chancellor von Buelow has been elevated to prince in recognition of his services to Germany. The announcement credits Rainer Wilhelm with the elevation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Rainer Wilhelm
von Buelow
Empire
Germany
French Foreign Minister Delcassé Resigns
Patin June 6 report states that Saint Delcasse the French minister of foreign affairs resigns. Premier Houvier assumes charge of the foreign office temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Delcasse
Patin
St. Delcasse
Houvier
Foreign Office
OASGATT RESIGNS FROM THE EQUITABLE
Philadelphia report notes A J Camnatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad to resign from the Equitable Company. The dated dispatchs mention a resignation affecting the organization and its financial firm ties. The fragment hints at a broader context involving the New State Sportsmen’s academy and other political or social figures.
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Oasgatt
Equitable Philadephia
Juse
A J. Camnatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bes
Equitable Company
Denties Corner Notice Update
Jamaica post reports a local property inquiry at Third Avenue and Fulton Street. The notice lists two names, DM JOv WHYNMAN and DM JOv WHYNMAN Denties, urging readers to verify or respond by a stated deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jov. Whynman
Supreme Court June Term Opens in New Jersey
Trenton reports the opening of the Supreme Court June term with a record attendance of the bar. The main court lists sixty seven cannons, branch court ninety eight caura, and calendars include cases such as Blaha versus Keiant with arguments to be filed by briefs. Clerk Edward Wild interpreter procedures to be median jobprigoes.
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Trenton
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Peter Keiant
Taha
Breaher
Edward Wild
Execution levy on Freedman goods questioned in court
On May 8 the District Court issued an execution and levy linked to Godfrey. The case claimed the seized property belonged to his wife. Trial proceeded in the District Court with Clark McK Whittemore for Godfrey and Abe J. David for Freedman. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff.
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Levy Ielegal
Urmel
Godfrey
Clark McK. Whittemore
Abe J. David
Freedman
Man
Bicycle Stolen From H A Clare On North Broad Street
H A Clare of North Broad Street reports his bicycle disappeared under odd circumstances after he waited briefly for Rev John R Atkinson of Trinity Church during a Saturday afternoon call. Clare entered the house, returned to find the bicycle missing and suspects foul play or misplacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Clare
North Broad Street
Clare
John R. Atkinson
Trinity Church
Hin
Atkinson
Mr. Clare
Aittle
Additions Planned for Alexian Hospital Expansion
Plans authorize two story brick additions to the Alexian Hospital to expand capacity for patients. Four new operating rooms a dressing room and extra room for reception are included in the enlargement, with the project aimed at improving admissions and care facilities.
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Alexian Hospital
Tlane
Carroll's Homelike Dining Room Sees Strong Patronage
An elderly reminiscence piece discusses Carroll's Homelike Dining Room thriving on warm days while exploring garden features. It mentions water element ideas like streams and bridges, and urges careful landscape planning with willow plantings and foreign varieties to enhance water exposure and scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Carroll
Carroll
Memorials to honor Revolutionary times in Union Square
The State Committee for Memorials in the county plans three enduring tributes to Revolutionary events in Union Square area. A Connecticut Farms church tablet and a Caldwell memorial of granite and bronze are described, noting inscriptions and placements as part of 1908 commemorations.
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State Committee For
Norally
Othe
Connecticut
Hare
Presbyterian Church
Maxwell
Col. Dayton
Springs
Springfield
State OF
France Poised as Mediator in War End Efforts
France signals willingness to mediate between the United States and Europe to help end the war and secure recognition for the outcome. European diplomats appear to favor mediation offers and seek to bridge tensions between Chicago and America in early talks about peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediater
Wall Street trading rattled by rumors after Berlin report
New York June stock market shows irregular betting in copper and traction issues with heavy buyers Halstead Hodge and Curry Brothers trading about 5000 shares. Rumors of a Russian czar assassination circulate with no confirmation. London and Berlin markets provide little guidance as arbitrage brokers report no action. Railroad bonds remain irregular.
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New York
Marbet
Sre
Halstead and Hodge and
Curry Brothers
Rete
Berlin
Exer
Russia
London
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