Songfest for the Old Home Week planned in city
The Old Home Week Committee endorses a statewide German singing union gathering during the Week. Plans call for a large songfest, a voting contest for a carnival king and queen, and joint events with local organizations. A public meeting is sought for March 20 at the City Council chamber to discuss arrangements and promote the celebration.
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Trinity Protestan Taylor
Professor Napoleon Fever Grips Town Before Thursday Show
The final performance of Professor Napoleon is set for Thursday at Jacobs Theatre with the Davia brothers touring to Amsterdam New York for similar shows under the Euston Star auspices. Alumni managers see a week’s rest sharpening players, while proceeds from three already staged performances benefit Battin High School. The town has buzzed with Napoleonic fever as hundreds of youths fill streets whistling tunes from the show.
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Apolean
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Thin City
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le Davin
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Boehm Bill Move Fought At Capitol Amid Recess
Fragmented OCR reveals a legislative session with a Boehm bill under discussion, delays and recesses until afternoon. Multiple motions and votes noted, with references to committees, readings, and a chaotic chamber scene. Names and precise actions are obscured by garbled text, but the raid of floor debate and a pending decision dominate the fragment.
Trolley Men and City Employes Clash
Trolley men and city employees clashed this morning on Elizabeth avenue near the street monument, with a row breaking out over the minute details of the dispute.
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Elizebeth Avenue
Minutement Bettreen
Emi
Monu
Tha Street
Site of New Postoffice Moves Through City Rumors
Washington officials will visit to determine the site for the United States postoffice building in Elizabeth Newberry area amid rumors of the Williamson property. Treasury notice dated February 11 invites written statements and sets a March deadline. Merchants oppose Broad street sites. debates center on Caldwell, Earth, and Elizabeth avenues with trolley access and city growth factors shaping the choice.
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Washington
Postoffice
Secretary of the Treasury
Leste M. Shaw
United States
Elizabeth
Newberry
Purchain
Broad Street
Inmmon
Westfield Avenue
North Broad Street
Alte
Williamson Bro Rly
Sev
Williamson Propertys
Arch
Iowa
Thie City
Newark
Felrmount Avenue
Newark Bar
Eliznbeth Avenue
Rabey Avenue
Erty
Keenan
Litpry
Weat Jersey Street
Fowler
Sommers Dies After Hospital Stay In Newark Street
John L. Sommers of 1 Bank Street Newark died after a hospitalization that began with a sudden illness. Reports say his condition worsened overnight, ending in his death. The item notes an earlier attempt at recovery but provides few verifiable details.
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John L. Sommers
Bank Street
Newark
Yeateniny
Mary A. Adams Dies. City Leader at St. Patrick’s
Mary A. Adams of Bond Street, longtime resident and president of this city, died. She was a prominent member of St. Patrick’s Church. She is survived by her husband and three children. Funeral arrangements will be announced after a notice from St. Patrick’s.
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Mary
Louis Adams
Jerome Wins Major Victory in Thaw Trial
New York March 12 Justice Fitzgerald allowed James Clinch Smith, Stanford White’s brother in law, to testify for the state in the Marty K Thaw trial. Smith’s testimony could address premeditation and possible justifiable homicide, with Jerome arguing it proves key grounds for the murder case. Delmas faced objections as the court weighed Smith’s role and timing of his European travels amid the courtroom battle.
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Jerome
Fitzgerald
James Clinch Smith
Stanford White
Marty K. Thaw
Smith
Europe
Thaw
White
Yeaterday
Delman
Beet
Fitugerald
Windar
Jesie
Delmas
Chistes
Storten
One killed three: Gitkersom Jane Waller Sneils
Incident report shows a fatality and three injuries involving individuals including Gitkersom and Jane Waller Sneils amid unclear circumstances at a local fresca. Authorities investigate possible causes and timelines.
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Gitkersom
Jane Waller Sneils
Fresca
River Bills in the House Move Favorably
A Elizabeth River improvement delegation led by Mayor Ryan pressed for passage of river bills 363 and 364 in Trenton. Assemblyman Moxon introduced them and a floor privileges resolution, while Senator Ackerman and Senator Hillery heard the case to back favorable committee action for a recreation pier project and intercepting sewer.
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P. d. Ryan
James ©. Connolly
William DeLamarter
N. K. ‘Thompson
D. F.' Collins
Elizabeth
Elizabeth River
Assembly
Committee On Municipal Corporations
John K. Moxon
Moxon
Ryan
Ernest R.ackerman
Connolly
Eliza
Ackerman
Benator Hillery
Morris County
Staten Boties
Thptate
Paterson
Hillery
Silk City
Tasitss A. Biorden
Collins
Two Murders Today In St Louis Shootings At Saloon
In St Louis on March 12 two murders occurred within hours, both linked to drink and debt. Patsy J. Hay a famed base ball figure was killed by Louis W. Richardson a saloon bartender who was arrested. In a separate incident Albert Nichola a teamster was shot after a quarrel over a sandwich.
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Polios
Patsy J. Hay
Louis W. Richardson
Richardson
Hynes
Pretzes
Richard
St. Louis Browne
Milwaukee
Albert’ Nichola
NICARAGUANS MAY ATTACK HONDURAS PORT
Nicaraguans threaten to strike at a port in Honduras amid rising tensions. The report notes potential military action and regional instability as observers anticipate swift government responses and possible wider conflict.
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Honduras
Dover Scramble of The Marvin Boy Mystery Continues
Dover Del March 12 investigators pursue two diverging theories on the disappearance of Dr Marvin’s four year old son. A letter from Sheldon Detective Agency head Charles Tannenham seeks mediation for the ransom at the Canadian border. Meanwhile Pinkerton searchers examine a haystack near the scene, while others doubt kidnapping and consider drowning or a fall into a well.
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Del
Hornwe
Marvin
Res
Charles Tannenham
Sheldon Detective Agency
Agony Admith
Marvin Child
Totter
Taneitam
Tanneitam
Francis
Delaware
Tinkertone
Utder
Damato
Casimir Pierer Dead Former French President Dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of Jean Paul Pierre Casimir-Pierer former president of the French republic. Born 1847 in Paris he served in the Franco Prussian war earned the Legions of Honor and held major posts including minister of war and president of the republic from 1894 to 1895. He witnessed the Dreyfus trial but denied links to his resignation.
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Paris
Jean Paul Pierre
Casimir-Pierer
Leon
Legion of Honor
Nogantwwr Seine
Dreyfus
Wall Street Market Brief Sees Broad Strength After Early Dip
New York March 17 traders reported a businesslike tone with a stronger mood than any rally since January. Daytime activity centered on Panife as the market shifted from slight declines to gains, with most list stocks edging higher and government bonds holding firm. A few names showed minor pullbacks while overall movement tracked upward into midday.
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New York
Daton Panife
Explosion destroys battleship Jena killing hundreds
Toulon March 12. An explosion aboard the battleship Jena caused massive fires and the vessel’s destruction. Officials report 400 to 800 feared dead or missing, with about 400 seriously injured as shells and magazines exploded. thousands watched as debris and bodies rained over the harbor.
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Jena
Arvens
Firat
Dokent
Jona
Rhea
Bearcel
Charlemagne Wood
Alestelaity
Soldier Langdon Dies After Barracks Jump
Private Timothy EB Langdon of the Minety Seventh Company Coast Artillery stationed at Fort Adama died yesterday afternoon from injuries after leaping forty two feet from a barracks window. He was 25 years old. Police are investigating the incident.
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Timothy EB Langdon
Minety Seventh Company
Coast Artillery
Fort Adama
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