Coal Captain Shot In Staten Island Barge Incident
Police arrest Arthur Hults, captain of the coal barge Broad Mountain, after he fired five shots at King and three companions who boarded seeking coal on a Staten Island bound trip. King was wounded and nursed at a hospital with a slight chance of recovery. Hults awaits extradition as investigators recount a disputed struggle over coal sale.
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Arthur
Broad Moustain
Tsaae Bing
Staten Island
Wan
New York
Mabon
Mulcahey
Ellimbeth Polics
King
Maticublic
Hulte
Hults
Hull
Soomae
Lyon
Ancoridencens
Man 85 Ends Life in Morning Shooting
An elderly man named Tohn Stark, age 85, reportedly committed suicide this morning by shooting himself in the head with a shotgun. His body was not discovered for several hours. He left a note mentioning his wife and daughters, one of whom is married. The exact method and timing of the shot remain unclear as authorities investigate.
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Tohn Stark
Masom
Mharried
Theatre Sale Hopes Rise Over Jacobs Theatre Transfer
Fragmented report says Jacobs Theatre transfer to management will be signed soon. Details unclear as Charlton and others travel to arrange terms. Keith and Proctor reportedly offered substantial sum to advance sale while Freovate home site appearance teased. no date fixed.
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Jacobs Theatre
Playhouse
Keith & Proctor
Aseed Fava
Eranse
Jacake
Watchman Falls From Second Story At Trinity Union
A watchman fell from a second story at Trinity Union while cleaning Se lect Test night. He landed in the counting room area with a left arm fracture at the elbow and injuries to his side and hip. He was removed to General Hospital where doctors hope for recovery. The accident occurred after a box on a window sill tipped, sending him over the gallery railing.
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Trinity
Union
Seleck
la Puiey
Pierson
General Hospital
Persia
City Street Budget Talks With Fire, Finance Panels
Joint sessions of the City Council Streets and Highways Committee and the Fire Commissioners Finance Committee met last night to discuss upcoming year budget appropriations. The street committee left the building around 1 o clock after most of the meeting focused on paving requests and street improvements.
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Waynesd
Boar of Fire Commissioners
Abe
Indictment Guilty Verdict Against Thad Payne and Willis Tee
In the Court of Quarter Sessions yesterday afternoon two Black defendants Thad Payne and Willis Tee were found guilty of annulling each other and received heavy sentences. A physician’s probation note indicated that Jobm aon was to come to the prison in three months, with some payments recorded. Payne’s sentence was deferred to a later starter date.
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Thad- Beta -Payne
Jobmaon
Yank Horse Rescued From Open Sewer
A horse was removed from a dangerous open sewer in the early hours after multiple cave-ins. Fire and rescue teams worked amid debris to free the animal without further injury or noted casualties.
Burke’s jab at Perkins sparks Roselle meeting clash
At Roselle High School Auditorium a crowd heard Burke attack Perkins and defend local option aims. Rev James Bliger framed debate on liquor policy as Burke ridiculed recent Legislature conduct, drawing laughter over quoted letters and the anti-saloon stance.
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Randolph Perking
Roselle High School
Yadhor
First Baptist
Perkins
Assen Rman
Neclan
Stifer
Rte
FOX NAMED IN CHARGES FOR ASSAULT AND CONCEALED WEAPON
George Fox of 180 Booth Park Street faced two indictments for brutality against Police Officer William R. Loya and for carrying a concealed weapon. Bail set at 1,900 dollars. Fox pleaded not guilty through counsel C. A. Swift. Trial scheduled for Friday, July 8, after judge Swift postponed a Tuesday hearing.
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George Fox
Booth Park Street
William R. Loya
C. A. Swift
Hoe
Fox
Chagas
John McGrath
Charles Weidenhoeffer
Rial
FE. Ite
Promed
Vetant Heme
M . Bret
Localman George Meyer Rescued After Suicide Attempt
In a reported incident from a small town, George Meyer aged about 45 attempted hanging over work worries. Neighbors found him and lowered him from the noose before death. he was rushed to Genera.l hospital in an ambulance. Doctors said his condition showed a slight chance of recovery.
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Becaus
George Meyer
Moyer
Second Caroline Islands hurricane reported by Germanic
News from the German steamer Germanic reports a second hurricane striking the Caroline Islands, accompanied by enormous tidal waves. Over 200 deaths are feared as many residents are said to have perished in the disaster.
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Sydney
Caroline
Gov Hughes Names Utilities Appointees in Surprise Move
The report notes Governor Hughes appoints new utility board members amid a broader administration reshuffle. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but the action centers on appointing officials to oversee public utilities. The public is advised to await official confirmation and further details from state channels.
Police force to enforce Sunday liquor ban across screens
Chief Baye Tenney reports police will monitor taverns and screens for Sunday liquor violations. All obstructions to full view will be watched and arrests prepared. Authorities will report findings to the Excle Board and the Prosecutor as enforcement tightens next Sunday.
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Excle Board
Tenney
Harald
Fxdieo
Butchers Plan Sunday Police Help Action
The butcher trade association decided to have ten members carry out a Sunday operation to close all butcher shops and report any violators to the police for court action. They will notify their members and coordinate with police to enforce the plan.
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Antfort
Association
Saskay
Eile
Rith
Autos Crash On Rahway Avenue In Linden Funeral Cars Involved
A cemetery automobile owned by Rosedale and Linden Park Cemeteries collided with a touring car belonging to C. M. Meyer of Buffalo at Rahway and Woods Avenues Linden. The cemetery car occupants were ejected. only the man was found with injuries. The man was taken to the cemetery gate lodge for treatment. Walter Jones a Buffalo driver was arrested and later discharged by Justice Donaldson. Eyewitnesses say the cemetery car appeared stationary while the Buffalo car sped. Blame placed on the Buffalo driver rather than the cemetery vehicle.
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Rosedale
Linden Park
Eespun
Rahway and
Woods Avenues
Linden
C. M. Meyer
Buffalo
Thruland
Fee
Cemetery
Kitlee
Walter Jones
William
H. Donaldson
Probe Committee Organized At State House Today
The newly formed Hatn Investigating Committee met at the State House today without Republican members present. Haln reelected chairman and Sullvean named secretary. John H. Backer reelected a key officer. other officers retained. Commissioner of Labor Wrnter C. Garrison of Newark to advise on departmental status. The panel to probe the cane commission and state funds, especially school money.
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Trénton
Tune
State House
Harbor
Gibbs
Haln
Sullvean Wan
John H. Backer
Mm Cqunee
Eld
Labor
Wrnter
C.garrison
Newark
Hin
Statistical Department
Cane Commission
Jean
Oil Trust Trial Jury Fails to Agree in Findlay Case
The Mandard Oil jury reported to Judge Duscus that they were unable to agree on a verdict. Precourer David will be on with other tedictmerals from the case found last April. Disposition of jurors remains uncertain as proceedings continue.
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Findlay
Obie
Forestam
Mandard Oil
Duscus
Fiay
David
Uartagh
New York Faces Summer Ice Shortage Crisis
A distorted junior clipping reports New York workers at the American Ice Company refusing to work. The text notes a winter era context with references to severe shortages and demands for rationing style arrangements. Names and precise details are garbled but indicate labor action and delivery disruptions.
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New York
Ica
Freshmen win for Harvard in New London regatta
In New London Yale swept the four crew race while Harvard freshmen took the eight, Harvard clocking 11 55 to Yale 11 03 in the four crew, and Yale winning the four-oared event easily as Harvard faded late.
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New London
Harvard
Crinson
Yale
Vala
Trapped by Fire Near Tunnel Passages
An unclear wartime style report describes a trapped person amid a tunnel fire in New York. Firefighters and volunteers work to reach the victim as explosions and smoke hinder progress.
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New York
Lune
Tl SA
Wall Street Moves in Uneven Trading Amid Mixed News
The market showed mixed strength as investors reacted to scattered data and shifting sentiment. Traders bought refinery stocks and chemical shares while options activity and speculative bets increased, sending select names higher despite broader hesitation.
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Dell
Ube
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Witt
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