County plans to aid hospitals with new board appointments
Report by Henry S. Chatfield describes forming a fifteen member Board of Directors for the hospital effort. Local committees from Union and surrounding towns weigh efforts to raise funds with minimal expense, eyeing substantial city and out-of-town support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstal
Malliwicks
Tnion Township
Ilotee Hawchet
Rose
Ghisiferd Apobe
Linien
Raymond T. Crane
Lyons Farms
von Westfield
Rabwar
Clark
Kenilworth
Oyrey James
Connolly
City Council to Debate On Site Drinking Fountain
Citizens pack City Hall Monday night as council prepares to vote on a proposed drinking fountain at Soldiers' Monument. Committees will hear from both sides, with supporters and opponents set to present arguments and a verdict expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RPC
P. Cal
Howe
Will Viedo
Mysterious Chinatown Tragedy Sparks Jealousy Motive
Police link the slaying of Elsie Sigel to her romance with Leon Lang and a Chinese laborer. Letters found in Elsie’s room, divided into bundles, reveal a pattern of 24 letters to American girls, signed Nellie and Elsie, suggesting a jealous quarrel that led to a fatal confrontation. Investigators traced the couple’s months of association and the home setting of the crime, urging leads across ports and cities as they pursue Lean Lang and a second Chinese suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tove Teller
Elsig
Sun Temen
Vraua Sigel
Ann Steniner Urumk
Abe
Muu Sigel
Wadeworth Streey
Cline Sin
Ling
Sanday
Leon
Nellie
New Building Boom Starts in Elizabeth With Planned Projects
A wave of new construction hits Elizabeth as permits for the week show contracts totaling about 70,350 dollars for new buildings. Projects include a radical redesign of the Stratemeyer building at 4 Broad Street and a two story factory on Felicobeth Avenue near Spring Street, with several dwellings and alterations planned around Anna Street and Rahway Avenue. Architects include Danld Bo Provost and Ho MS Rayer. contractors J S Van Kirk and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Brennan
Broad Street
Stratemever
Peter J. Traub
Jon Tmacue
Matern
Torshall
Danidl Bo Provost
Arnold and
Scil
Flicobeth Avenue
Spring Street
Grier Avenue
South Street
Barnes & van Hergén
Anna Street
Mre. L and
M. Becker
Lafayette Street
George Freund
Jackson Avenue
J. Blom and Son
William M Austin
Se- Jem
Scotland Road
John Friedrich
Rahway Avenue
William Brodkeneck
Third Street
Ann Hoeffing
Miller Street
John Dravir
Morris Rmvenue
James (. Monshan
Tous Schlein
South Park Street
George Davey Dies on Train in Ohio
George L. Dover president and owner of the Beston National League club died on Pennsylvania train No. 8 near Cedarville Ohio while en route from Steubenville to Cincinnati. He suffered a hemorrhage in the Pullman car toilet, bled from the mouth yet remained conscious and died shortly after being taken to his berth. He had been in ill health for some time, making the death unexpected.
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Tournal
Xenia
George L. Dover
Beston
Pennsylvania
Cedarville
Kenia
Steubenville
Ohio
Condomati
Dover
Garry Herrmann
Tional Commission
Cincinatti
Fierce Pace In Auto Race At Brown Point
A jagged OCR read details a fast auto race, noting entrants like Roberta, Lytle, and Simmne as favorites. It mentions Pert Miller, Stoddard Darton, and Hiyadara region entries, with speed records by Berman and rapid laps near 87.1 mph. The piece blends race action, entrants, track positions, and timing notes across multiple lanes and heats.
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Vrown Point
Vince
Nmrie Wien
Copia
Beatie
Roberta
Lytle
Simmne
Wagner
Pert Miller
Fontes
Atgeraan
Ei Howrie
Rutek
Reo
Dyer
Enverm
Mrs
M Bourque
Knox
Atretch
Miller
Sioddara
Dington
In Lane
Denson
Engichmek
Robertson
Chevrolet
Strang
Lorman
Hearne
Berman
Knox No
Stoddard Davion
Vande Aparte
Evicted Woman Sleeps Outdoors With Children in Distress
A disrupted family narrative unfolds as Mrs. Victoria Dagintiana and her husband face eviction. Detained by authorities, the case highlights a mother’s pleas as she battles for shelter while her children endure cold and exposure, prompting intervention after hours in the streets. Local officials discuss welfare responsibilities and housing limits amid the courtroom scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vekersim
Dagestiana
Dai Hy
Ward
Lehmai Wey
Tina
Elizabethtown bank to rise in marble fireproof building
A Union County Trust Company site at Broad and West Grand streets will be replaced within two weeks by a modern white marble bank building. It will be fireproof with a granite base, steel frame, metal sash, advanced plumbing and electric systems, and a large private room for officials. Architects include Charles H. Halsey and Albert Carlton with James Alexander, Lebbens Miller, and William Rankin. The bank will feature a grand interior, bronze screens, beveled glass, and extensive vaults for cash, jewelry, and records, serving as Fidelity Trust Company offices in Sewark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County Trust Company
Charles H. Halsey
Albert &. Carlton
James J. Alexander
Lebbens JB. Miller
William H. Rankin
Hersh
Jersey Central
Pennsylvania
Elzabeth
Rutland Horence
Dante
Wonton
deponstraUl
Additon
Anidar
Fidelity Trnet Company
Sewark
Barge Ablaze At Dry Dock Reported Fire
The barge at dry dock caught fire with crews from the tug and the Bergen Allen responding to extinguish the blaze. Firemen fought the flames as smoke rose and water cannon aided a dampening effort. No fatalities are reported, though damage to the vessel and gear was substantial and estimated at $600. The incident occurred around midday as workers noted the fire may have burned for some time before crews contained it.
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Bergen Allen
Okptetin
Allen
Wan-Alabod
Baie
Prudeiee
Black Hand Mail Alarms Saloonkeeper Mystery
Fragmented text describes a Black Hand mail threat to a saloonkeeper and protective actions. Mentions Newark and a later tie of member time. Contains garbled phrases and unclear sequence of events but centers on extortion style warnings and assumed protection issues.
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Maytet
Newark
Wallings
Counterfeiters Held by a U S Government
Serafinee Roshinen was arrested on a Friday night by United States officials. James in Newark posted bond over $1,000 for trial. Michael Vitale, held as a witness, aided the case. Detectives Krogan and Navello testified, showing the gang's counterfeit bills were circulated. Five Italians were arrested in Newark. similar seizures linked to the same ring were reported in the eastern area.
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Serafinee Roshinen
Atright Wamnam Efuintesteiter
Sidiet
Janes
Newark
Sarvidas
Michael Vitale
bin Eager
New York
Patrick Krogan
Tilly
Roselle Park Thieves Busy but Get Little
Burglars entered the homes on Chestnut Street and Grant Avenue in Roselle Park attempting to gain access and steal cash and valuables. They ransacked the lower parts of a residence, took a small purse, and left footprints toward the Lehigh Valley Railroad as officers traced the scene but found no other clues.
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Roselle Park
Tone
Emivanen
Harwowd
Chestrt Street
Times
Grant Avenee
Wade
Lehigh Walier
ABANDON HIGH SCHOOL UNION PUPILS COME HERE
Principal Andrea Kline of Union Township High School notified Superintendent Richard Clement that about a dozen pupils planned to attend Batun Mich Kehow in the city. The Town Council voted to discontinue the high school course but to fund attending pupils with a tax-supported plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrea PR. Kline
Union Township High School
Richard EK. Clement
Shandane Union Township
Couren
Untitled Fragment Reflects Murky Purchase Note
A fragmented OCR line hints at a best day to buy a particular item, mentioning a journal and a vague sale or purchase context. The readable bits point to timing and a purchasing decision without clear specifics or named entities.
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Whole County
Reme
Harriet
Collimewood
Het
Leon Ling
Elsie Sigel
Lefary
Elsie Sige
Ealind
Patie
Juri Tap
Eha
Ptt
Florence M. Toda
Chinatown
Fikie
Elsie
Philadelphia
Hedie
Elnie
Stratemeyer
Francie
terse renee cinet Bete _rour
Je Oven
George Davey
Boston
Cobe Cup
Florida
Pmkne
Eid
Ariel
Martolin
Ely
Pitt
Fekervon
Anne
Rust Company
Cirentas
Jersey
U. S
Berlat
Ai Ming
Money
Lawers
Sercent Slaucing
Union Business College
Vay
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