Williamson House Moves to Westfield Avenue Site
The Williamson mansion, soon to house the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks chapter, has been moved from North Broad Street to Westfield Avenue. Estimated costs for moving and renovations total 40,000 with completion targeted by mid May to June. The new design includes a rebuilt foundation, an added story, and extensive interior reconfigurations to suit the lodge’s needs.
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Benevolent and Protective Clery of
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Lnwse
Jane Boat
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Kika
Weaffeld Avenue
Beondatreut Ad Morrig Avenue
Favoritte Masons
Winley
Geggnd
Joel
Westfield Avenue
Elizabeth
Wall Street Opens Strong With Mixed Action
The New York market opened strong with broad advance driven by covering shorts and manipulation orders. National Bank and Swedens rose about two points with gains in Home ownership shares. government bonds fluctuated. Later trading remained firm with many stocks rising, despite some declines, as the market held into forenoon. a funeral notice interrupts financial brief. The funeral of Samuel W. Green of 17 Washington Avenue was held at Mount Teman A M E Church with Rev Brown officiating. Eureka Cornet Band provided music in uniform as pallbearers and floral tributes were present.
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Samuel W. Green
Samuel Green
Washington, Avenue
Mount Teman A. M
Wileon
Mr. Brown
Eureka Cornet Wand
Jed Wortman
Edward Wortman
Mortimer Turner
Patrick Washington
Ernet Reed
Charles Viers
Elizabeth Men Attend Annual Dinner Of Foregin War Order
The New Jersey Commandery of the Military Order of Foreign Wars holds its annual dinner and officer election tonight at Motel Anta in New York City. Membership is open to U S Army veterans of foreign wars and their direct descendants, with Elizabeth residents General Dennis C. Colling, Lt Col Robert L. Patterson, Rev Otis A. Giazebrook, and Dr Charles H. Sehlich der attending.
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Anta
New York City
United States Army
Elizabeth
Dennis C. Colling
Robert L. Patterson
Otis A. Giazebrook
Charles H. Sehlich der
Wounded Chief Shippy’s Son Recovers Amid Chicago Arrests
Police report Chief Shippy’s son Harry Shippy resting easy after a gunshot wound. Detected anarchist link cited with Emma Goldman deportation rumor. Maron, Sa ally identified as suspect, was seized by detectives. sister Olga held, others questioned as tense night unfolds.
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Chie Maveh Ay
Dsador Maron
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Mayon
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Maron
Hehuettler
Maron Adits
Siegel
Fovley
Edward Barman
Hell
Heis
Olga Averbunh
Morrison Street
Ignier
Wae
Mani
Womon
Wik
Emma Goldman
Mochen
Chiy Cape
Jarry
Hippy
Hotal
Kina
Foley
Averbishy
House Divided Over Financial Legislation Stalemate Feared
Washington dispatch reports the House split over financial legislation. Speaker Cannon and the House factions back the Abdiel bill while the Banking Committee favors Fowler currency measures. Democrats resist Williams backed proposals and Republicans from the West oppose Aldrich plans as the group debates floor action and possible concessions.
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Morehoe
House
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Hose Fonds
Hanking White
John Sharp Williams
West
Fowler
Chet
State Child Labor Law Upheld As Constitutional
Special to the Journal from Trenton reports a March 3 ruling by Justice Garrison upholding the state child labor law. Commissioner Bryant sued Skillman Hardware Co for employing minors during school vacations and was fined. appeal dismissed. The decision rejects the claim the law infringes rights or education aims.
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Juxtion Garrison
Lewin T. Bryant
Skillman Hardware Company
Schuol
Court cases detail plea changes and nol pros in October term
Joseph Varent pleaded guilty to a gasault and battery at October term court and awaits sentence. J Vanaker Vieb faces arraignment after an indictment for gasault with intent against John Ryan was nolled. Charles Avory’s indictment for daimult and bettery was nolled due to insufficient evidence.
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Gasault
J. Vanaker Vieb
Wauault
John Ryan
Way
Breuxh
Nolle
Coset
Charles Avory
Stata
Washington photographer recalls Clemen’s frolic in Cleveland
A Washington photographer visiting Cleveland to hear Mark Twain praised the humorist’s features and sent a note asking for a sitting. Twain’s witty reply questioned the need for a sitting. The exchange is preserved as a sharp, era-appropriate cartoon of literary ego and prankish courtesy.
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Washington
Cleveland
Mark ‘Awain
Mr. Clemens
Los Angeles
Ormond-Daytona Auto Races Open In Sunny Start
Auto enthusiasts filled Ormond Beach as the annual Ormond-Daytona races opened with a 100 mile dash planned in four 25 mile laps. The breeze favored the beach, improving conditions after overnight shifts, and EB Blakely holds the world champion cup, needing back-to-back wins to retain it.
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EB. Blakely
Hughes Hits Back as Assembly Shut Up
Governor Hughes told the New York Assembly he would not reveal the informant who claimed a $200,000 fund would influence anti-gambling bills. He refused to name the writer Plaza Gambler and defended the Legislature’s integrity despite alleged pressure from race-track interests.
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Albany
N.Y
Hughes
Assembly
New York
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Plaza
Confesses Tb Murder In West Pittston Stable
telegraph from Baltimore reports Thomas Wilson a negro race horse trainer who was arrested for the murder of Cameron Cool in December in West Pittston Pa. He confessed to Captain Tempe ant and is held awaiting requisition papers from Pennsylvania authorities.
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Journal
Baltimore
Thomas Wilson
Cameron Cool
West Pittston
Pennsylvania
The Pen and Tramp: A Witty Exchange on Attire and Travel
A student says the pen is mightier than the sword, while a pomp loving man argues tradition outshines reception. The exchange riffs on language and meaning, ending with a playful line about tourists and tramps and money.
Tirone charged in alleged assault case in city
Witnesses described a chaotic confrontation involving Tirone and Rocco. The incident ended with Rocco hospitalized at Alexian Hospital while Palidino and others disputed claims of mere fooling, and court arguments focused on the assault verdict.
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Whist results from Elizabeth Chess and Whichibi evening
At the weekly compass whist game the Elizabeth Chess and Whichibi evening, the highest North and South score was by Bigelow and Bray. East and West high was by Gales and Tack, scoring 4 plus. Other pairs listed include Hibbard Walker Richman Richards Martinson Willard and Bennett Merrick with varied scores, indicating a lively card session.
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Richman-Richards
Martinson-Willard
Dunham-Fidells
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