Rahway Ave Corner Favored for Post Office Site
In a city council meeting, five sites for a new post office were voted on. Rahway Avenue and Broad Street led with 50 votes, followed by Broad Chestnut Walnut, Went Jareau Street livery stable, Willismegn, and City Hall Fourth, with Eighty-four ballots cast and 1 invalid.
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City Council
R. Leon
Willismegn
Elsembeth Avenue
Jefferson Streat
West Grand Street
Meeker
Washington
Connell
Ellis R. Mosher
Ieee
Macher
Waah- Jogton
Williamson
North Broad Street
Peter Egenolf
Pattersom
Rahway Avenue site eyed for new postal building plan
Debate over locating a new mail facility along Rahway Avenue centers on its proximity to railroad stations and odors from the Elizabeth River. Others favor Broad and Chestnut street corners or the arch area, with objections raised about cost, river odors, and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rr Fort
East Broad Street
Walnut Atrest
Chestnut Street
Aide Street
Daniel W. Barton
Iteker
Rahbeg ‘Avenue
Hewe
Kilmibeth
W Myn
Broad Ain
A . Tannery
Adala
Williamson
Euat Grand Street
Howe
Rahway Avenue
Bergen
Rahway Organs
Dix
Ryan
Elisabeth River
Alexander Dick
Redway Avenue
Pattérson Gested
Thealte
Keenan
West Jarpey Street
W. H. Gorham
Patterson
Waal Salemi
Esrth Caldwell Place
Rahway Arcade
Boy killed by horse hoof in East Jersey Street accident
A 10 month old boy named Carl Bretthauer died after being crushed by a horse’s hoof in an accident on East Jersey Street near Fourth Street. The wagon driver, John Kourda, 26, was arrested and held on bail as the coroner and police investigated the fatal incident. The boy, son of builder Carl Bentthauer, was taken to Alexander Hospital where he died. funeral arrangements were set for the next day.
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Carl Bretthauer
First Avenue
Fourth
East Jersey
B. Jacob & Bon
Third Street
John Kourda
Carl Bentthauer
Vnd
Charles Dahmen
Dehmen
Fourth Street
Jon
Martin
Alezian Hospital
Attaker Jensen
Lad
Nolan
Kourda
From Martet
Wariene
Elenhamse Fae
Obituary for Katharine Parrot Geltonstall at Sagarelanny home
Mrs Katharine Parrot Geltonstall wife of Henry Lincoln Geltonstall died last evening at 217 Sagarelanny after a weeklong illness. She was the daughter of the late Abraham and BurtoWs Parrot and leaves two children Henry Brayton and Mary Parrot and three siblings.
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Henry
New Car House at Dunellen To Be Ready April First
Superintendent Genais of the Public Services Corporation says the new car house at Dunellen will be occupied April 1. The two acre site includes a reading and rest room for employees. Transportation to and from Dunellen will be provided. Geddis assures changes are satisfactory and denies moving Plainfield furniture. An unsafe safe was brought back when the house could not open until April 1.
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Genais
Public Services Corporation
Dunellen
Geddis
Plainfield
Barrel of Whisky Tampering Court Case Reported
The Central Railroad Company represented by P A Garvin faced a suit for 75 in damages by saloonkeeper William Bochenek over a tampered barrel of whisky from Peekskill New York delivered after a week delay. Bochenek hired an Newark expert witness to test the tampered barrel. Judge Stanario presided as a reserved decision was awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad Company
P. A. Garvin
William’ Bochenck
Third Street
Bochenek
Peekskill
N.Y
Central Railroad
Bochenel
Praeer
Newark
Peelerkill
Lawn John J
Stanario Aan
Toe
Emploes Held in Bail Await Grand Bail Action
The article reports that three employes were held on bail awaiting the Grand action after an arrest last evening by the Central Railroad officer Minch. Bachman was captured hours later in a barn on Bain Jersey street Offer Ward. Quartz had been arrested about once yearly since 1901. Both men were employed by the railroad.
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Oock
Central Railroad
Bachman
Jersey Street
Youths Admit Theft at Whelan's Store
Lake Haney and Stanley Petrofsky, two youths, were arrested Saturday afternoon at Wall and Fifth streets for stealing several dollars worth of men’s furnishings from John Whelan’s store at 52 Third. Haney remained in jail awaiting Grand Jury action, while Petrofsky was held for the Juvenile Court.
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Whelan
Lake Haney
Stanley Petrofsky
Wall and
Fifth Streets
Dolworth
John Whelan
Maney
Petrofsky Wes
Wotillion at Prof Sughrue's Tonight
Ireland’s patron saint cotillion to be hosted by Prof Sughrue at his dancing parlor in Jacob Theatre Building. Arrangements promise a surpassing event with formalities and decorations likely adding to the festive mood.
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Wotillion
Prof. Sughrue
Ireland
Bughrue
Jaco ‘Theatre
Borate
Fire alarms raise morning blaze on Thind Street
At around 10 am a fire alarm sounded from box 12 on Thind Street signaling a blaze reported by witnesses Ansel Sweetse and Woodnell. Fire crews responded promptly to contain the incident and prevent further damage. No injuries are noted in the report.
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Alsat
Jerome Wins Fight in Thaw Trial as Affidavit Is Read
District Attorney Jerome wins a key point in the Thaw case by admitting Evelyn Newbit's affidavit alleging Thaw abused her during a 1903 trip. Defense lawyer Delmas challenges the reading, demands the full document, and sparks a heated exchange over the affidavit’s creation and contents.
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New York
Jerome
Harry K. Thaw
Evelyn Newbit
Ale Hummel
Stanford White
Thaw
Delmas
Aly
Evelyn
Hummel
Triat
Porn
YMC A Wins Extra Ten Thousand Votes in Contest
The YMC A has gained an additional 10 000 votes in the Journal Library contest closing Saturday night by securing the largest number of paid subscriptions. Votes are being counted today by judges and the library winner will be announced soon.
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Y.mc. A
Journal Library
Cloerd
Confidence Man Netted $18 In City Scam
A con artist chased by two Italians on West Jersey Street lured a capable man into a trap. Claiming to seek steady work with good pay, the stranger talked his victim into buying a large property, then vanished with the money. The incident highlights bold deceit in broad daylight.
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Ewibdler
Italian Swindler Fleeces Victim Over Baggage Check
A man posed as an arranger to swindle an Italian by exploiting a bogus baggage check. He coerced the victim into handing over $18 after presenting a fake $25 check, then directed him to the railroad station to fetch a non existent trunk. The swindler fled toward New York as the victim learned the check was useless.
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Riage
Artranger
Pennsylvania Railroad
Finilen Seereed
Central Railroad
New York
Raid Nets Twenty Five Arrests At Newark Saloon
Police from the Hirst precinct raided Joseph Walsh’s saloon at 70 Mulberry Newark arresting twenty five men two identified as Joseph Whelan and Feo Faber both residents of the city Most were paroled or bonded for court while some escaped during the raid as officers escorted prisoners to the station spectators tried to interfere prompting revolver draws to restore order.
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Joseph Whelan
Feo! Faber
Newark
Hirst
Joseph T. Walsh
Mulberry
T A B Society Plans Fortieth Anniversary Activities
The T A B Society outlines a schedule of events near-summer planning for a smoker reception and a fortieth anniversary celebration. Committees with leaders Norton Carroll McGuire and others coordinate a bowling fundraiser, Monday meetings, and a large July event. no exact date set yet.
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T. A. B. Society
Sutre
Aucre
Wiltisna
Ji Norton
John Carroll
George McGuire
Champlosehi
John McGowan
Micheal McGuire
James Salmon
Dennis J. Herrington
James Dardis
Charles McCramm
Kiernsa
Brennan
Micheal O'Leary
William’ 5
Burke
Andrew Farrel Degman
Chariss Bellors
Wiles ‘Tompane
Jaman Leary
Thomas F. Mackessy
John Oinery
Michael D
Freak McGuire
Michael
Where to Bee Furniture and Carpets Grand Spring Exhibit
A dubious ad recalls Mia Brothers of Firat Street promising a grand spring exhibit from McManus Bros in Grand Rapids styled store openings. The fragment also notes unrelated odds and ends about a Sunday goose, a Jacob's dream tale, a cost request, and a teacher avoiding a question, all embedded in a jumbled notice.
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Mia Brothers
Firat Street
Grand Rapids
McManus Bros
Cg Smationa
Jacob
Angela
Five Ships in Trouble on European Coast averted
All passengers aboard the White Bear line steamer Suevic were saved after it struck Brandlea Rock near Mose under Lizard Uphit amid a gale. Weather hampered rescue and salvage efforts as additional vessels, including the Jebba near Bolt Tail, faced peril along the Devonshire coast.
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London
White Bear Line
Suevic
Cape Town
Brandlea Rocka
Mose
Lizerd
Busris
He Roel
Sydney
Diego Provellad
Warsaw
Ndureas
Lloyds
Prawle
Devonshire
Jebba
Ashorn
English Channel
Bigbury Bay
Adandles
Serbia
Reappointing Union County Tax Board Planned
The terms of the Union County Tax Board members expire May 1. Governor Atoka is expected to reappoint the present board this week. No clear candidates exist beyond Farr Papert Naganns and Mulford M. Bondder. Frederick Andrews may be named for two years and Bondder for one year.
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Union County Tax Board
Atoka
Faery
Bene Naganns
Mt Agai
Frederick Ao ‘Andrews
Mulford M. Bondder
Wall Street declines amid broad market drift
Wall Street opened March 1 with mixed losses as declines of 1 to 4 points spread across most listings. Traders blamed raiding and selling, while some shares drifted on foreign exchange and speculative pressure. The market showed little confirmation after early weakness and government securities held steady despite short selling pressures.
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New York
Shopping a Pleasure in Displaying Prices
A shopper notes the store offers clearly marked piia prices and emphasizes easy display of items with large verky and helpful service. The piece highlights transparent pricing and the urge to see items priced plainly.
Local item from Coe affair noted in Te. OH
Report fragment shows an event at Coe, Av Te, involving Av and Petra Ea. The readable text hints at a meeting or notice, with no clear outcome or full names. Further readable details are unavailable in this fragment.
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Rahway Ave
B.C
Geddis Gayett
Bochensk
Ansel
Woodnell
Taiaed
Goss
Prorsculor
YMC. A
Halian
Sorel
Elizabeth
THE
Suavic Asher
Lizard
Mey
Senate
Wall Street
Brook Market
Eliz CO
Coe Av
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