Porter Charlton Confesses to Wife Murder Aboard Steamer
Porter Charlton, arrested on the North German Lloyd steamer Irene from the Mediterranean, confessed at Hoboken police headquarters to killing his wife in a temper. He described striking her with a mallet, disposing of the body in the lake, and staging his departure via Genoa aboard the Irene. Judge Chariton broke down when shown the confession and denied any defense.
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Tournal
Halishen
Porter Charlton
Bia
Uly
Cis Inl
Vitor
Charlton
Cant Chariton
J A Chink
Captain Scott
United States Coastrtillery
Npt
Scott
Constantine N. Ispolatoff
Avesan Ye
Metavern
Hoboken
Thes Biter
Washinton
Reolt
Laeutenant Rogers
New York
Garrick
Weinthal
Jack Coleman
Omaha
Nellie
Coleman
Swa
Wen
Portey Chariton
Went Fifty-Fifth Street
New York City
Lake Cin
Genoa
Chariton
Chaditon
Hopletaly
Milk Station Opens at St Elizabeth Hospital and Downtown
A new pasteurized milk station opened at St Elizabeth Hospital and a downtown branch at Clark Clubhouse on Port Street, serving mothers with undernourished infants. Volunteers, led by Dr Arthur Stern and Miss A H Miller, organize daily deliveries and bottle distribution to aid families below the Crossroads, with certificates for those unable to pay.
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St. Elizabeth Hospital
Kaount Chirk Chibhone
Astlepsey
Second Streets
Elizabeth
Stowntown
Arthur Stern
Bowital
A. H. Miller
Henry S. Chy Tied
Mise Miller
Chatfield
F. C. Walter
Stern
Wr. J. P. Reilly
Clark
Berauss
F. ©. Walter
Mrav
Pf Nicians
Street Beer Parties Raided by Police in City District
Police under Captain O Leary conducted three raids in the lower city after reports of street corner beer parties. Five men were arrested, and several others warned. Donahue, Mrs O Malley, and Edward Mailers were detained briefly. Kiely jailed six months after a Fond Street raid.
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Paria
O'Leary
O'Brien
Nolan
New Point Road
Bond Street
Fohé Donahue
Mahon
Kiely
WIFE SEEKING PARDO FOR STUDIO CASE MAN
It was announced that Wire Lawrence requested Sethet Taylor to be admitted to a city hospital. The report notes Taylor’s condition worsened and mentions the probation and hospital care provided.
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Pardo
Lawrence
Taylor
Pete Hospital
Bengital
Adeep
Premtan
Tayler
Rotary Meter Company to Move Plant to Nearby City
The Rotary Meter Company, currently in Reading, has leased the old Plumbehtown Gaslight site at South street and Third avenue from Senator John Kean and will relocate by August 1. The plant will manufacture meter stations with capacity up to 675000 cubic feet per hour and employ 50 to 100 skilled workers. Charles P. Mayer of New Mayon, Cosin., will be superintendent, with machinery installation starting mid next month and full operations around August 1. The city’s gas is produced at the Erie street site, as Elizabeth town Gaslight has ceased local manufacture at South street.
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Rotary Meter Company
Reading
Broadway
New York
United States
John Kean
South Street
Plumbethtown Gaslight Company
Third Avenue
Newark
Isbell Porter Company
Charles P. Mayer
New Mayon, Cosin
Elizabethtown Gaslight Company
Erie Street
Traffic blocked by peculiar freight wreck in Pennsylvania
A northbound Pennsylvania Reading train collided with a Western span car on the Read ing main line near Aubermont causing hours of delay between Tothing and Totleville. The accident disrupted traffic on the line as crews cleared the wreckage and repaired the track.
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Dowrwai
Tending
Pennsylvania
Reading Road
Totleville
Reading Main Line
Aubermm
Fred
Swindle Report Obscured By Crude OCR Fragments
A garbled OCR text fragment describes a swindle involving a woman and jewelry theft. Names, dates, and specifics are unclear, but the piece mentions deception, a patient, and loss of items through fraudulent actions. The fragmented language obscures precise events or actors.
Bank to Open Its Fine Home in Elizabeth
Union County Trust Company prepares to unveil a new two story banking building on Broad and Grand streets praised as one of the finest in the state. The exterior prestigious granite and marble facade includes polished woodwork and Italianate detailing with an interior focused on modern banking facilities and a Fidelity Trust Company department.
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Union County. Trust Company
Edtgheth
Elizabeth
Ckmch Pierre
Union County Trust Company
Title Department
Fidelity Trust Company
Banking
Cruome Epek
Chememebsa
Olor
Coe Pavanazza
Protest of Jersey commuters over proposed rail rates
A New Jersey delegation led by Attorney General Wilson and Senator Briggs protested proposed fare increases at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in Washington. They argued the plan would affect about 200,000 daily riders and pressed for a justified return on investment while seeking a prompt Commission decision.
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Washington
New York
Wilson
New Jersey
Briggs
Alfred M. Durber
Railroad Commission of
Backus
Attorney-General
Jin
Railroad rate protest before state commerce panel
Special to the Journal, Washington shows M. Yorston and Willa Lo Ranmow appearing before the Liter state Commerce Commission to block a planned rail fare increase under the new railroad law. The hearing questions munition of private service and will prompt an early decision by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
M. Yorston
Werretary
Board of Trade of
New Brumwich
Willa Lo Ranmow
Literstate Commerce Commission
Evanplaint
Pennsylvania Railroad
Yor Éton
Kersom
Martin 3. Knapp
Conmission
Two Murderers Hanged in Norrixtown. One Granted Reprieve
A double hanging occurred in Norrixtown as Frank Chieurine and Nick Maringe were executed for the murder of Ceorge duhnaan, while a third prisoner, Ye third eos Fivtad warderer, received a reprieve. The three men faced the gallows together, each resigned to their fate, as officials announced the delayed reprieve for the third inmate after the others. The Journal in Atlantic City reports the event and local distribution details for the daily issue.
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Vane
Tso
Gwen
Lea
Tig Preston
Marine
Heat Toll Climbs as Victims Rise to Seven
The torrid wave claims seven lives with multiple heat related deaths reported in Newark and Philadelphia. A Cedar County worker and a Newark resident died after exposure while others are hospitalized. Temperatures reached near or above ninety five degrees with high humidity intensifying the heat distress.
Death claims A B Carlton noted citizen
A long obituary honors A B Carlton a prominent New York public servant and private business figure. It notes his roles as city treasurer and state Democrat leader, his reputation for courage and integrity, and his impact on municipal finance and civic life.
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A.B. Carlton
Carin
Iim
Paul Ty
Tate
Aly
Carltan
Carli
Alisbeth
Air Carlton
Firemen's Excellent Showing Prompts Engine House Plans
A city event shows the Fire Department excelling as officials hear proposals for new engine houses. City leaders including A. A. Stein and Bauer attend with fire commissioners and finance officials. The board notes needs for Engines 3 5 and 6, signaling potential new houses soon.
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Trink Company No
Vichod
Kluabet Hire Department
Folotetine
Patageitie Comaniysiony
A. A. Stein
Vomptvolier Bauer
Couneilmen Nagemt
Seldouierer
Board of Fire Commissionere
Gervtung
Wall Street Market Turns Turbulent Amid Shifts
Fragmented text describes a volatile Wall Street scene with references to trading activity and market tactics. Sparse lines suggest fluctuations in prices and commentary on financial actors, without clear names or dates. The piece hints at broad economic concern and ongoing uncertainty.
Fragmentary Street Note at Makati Breadfront
A fragment mentions Makati Bread street and a call to remember the old stand with timing and enforcement references. The readable text lacks clear actions or full names and places.
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Mair & Fon
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