20 Years for Both Coopers in Double Murder Case
In Telegraph 49 the Journal, March 20 Col Duncan B and Robin Cooper were sentenced to twenty years in the state penitentiary for murder in the second degree in the killing of U.S. Senator E W Carah. Bail set at 25000, with appeal possible to the State Supreme Court. The court denied defense motions while noting the jury found both defendants guilty and fixed the penalty at twenty years.
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Telegraph
the Journal
Na Lille
Col
Duncan B
Oper
Robin Cooper
Agin
E. W. Carah
Senate
Father Wi
Seganet
Coopers
Haley
Foreman Burke
Duncan
Shin Cooper
Hhey
Tomain
Burke
Berriman
Vaughan
Insurance from inheritance tax questioned in Telegraph report
A Telegraph article questions removing life insurance from inheritance tax. The piece references Jemimis, Wehupton, Maney and a debate over policy, noting a 7 percent concern in the context of tax rules and estate planning.
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Jemimis
Wehupton
Maney
Amooe
de Tili
Ibe
Two States Scour for Boy Abductors After Kidnapping
Cleveland police chased a lead toward Ashtabula after Albert Couture reported a muddy shirted man wrote a note on Prospect Avenue hinting Billy Whitla’s abductors would travel to Ashtabula. Witness described the writer as short, heavy set, florid, mud-splashed, with a mustache. A $1,000 reward was offered by the Cleveland Press.
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Journal
Cleveland
Maré
Billy Whitla
Ashtabula
Lake Shore
Albert S. Couture
Prospect Avenue
Live Wire
Couture
Whitls
Oniare
Ashtabula Harbor
League of Newspapers
Cleveland Press
Hall Demurs Against Bill in Barrett Conspiracy Case
A demurrer was filed in the Court of Chancery at Trenton by Alan Strong against a bill by P. H. Gilhooly for the Barrett Manufacturing Company. It names Thomas N. Hall, a city resident, accusing him of conspiracy with others to defraud the company of about 73000. The suit centers on alleged misused funds tied to real estate investments. The matter awaits May term argument.
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Court of Chancery
Trenton
Alan Strong
P. H. Gilhooly
Barrett Manufacturing Company
Thomas N. Hall
Mammmne Pinitey
Strong
Hall
Tula
Barrett Company
Caterene 5
Ralph Marone
Mendel Gottesman
New York
Willewanne
Rorrivin
Jarrett Company
Chai
Joey
Barrett Concern
City Council to Meet Over Motions on Motion Pictures
Edward Nugent states the City Council Committee on Law will confer with Holy Name Society officials on Monday to address reform. Police and church leaders notified, with a joint 8 o clock meeting to decide actions regarding local movie houses and defenses against alleged abuse. Strong church-led opposition expected to spread to other parishes and denominations.
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Edward Nugent
Henry Gurdini
Holy Name Society
St. Mary's Church
Chie
George C. Tenney
Centerene
Joint Committee In Law and Police
Mraving
C Tenney
Maia Rucetine
False rumor Sherman apoplexy reported false
A garbled early report circulated claiming Vice President Sherman suffered apoplexy. The rumor varied in detail and was quickly denied by officials who issued warnings that the claims were unfounded and unsupported by credible sources. The notice notes the rumor spread to readers in Utica and other cities before being retracted.
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Hewrnal
New York
Wall
Gay Hy
Eed
Shermer
Utica
Opening Hospital Annex Plan Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a decision to open a hospital annex at a church site. The readable terms reference a path or route into the building and a design for medical use, with unclear dates or authorities.
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Mery
Iene
Clarence Reynolds Dead in Portland Area Incident
Fragmentary OCR reports the death of Clarence Reynolds in a Portland area incident. The text is garbled, but indicates a deceased individual and potential local connections or witnesses. No clear event date, location, or responsible party is discernible from the readable fragments.
City Theatre Safety Upgrades After Fire Commission Visit
The Board of Fire Commissioners recommends lobby lighting at exits and improved booth linings with asbestos or zinc, a vent in each booth, and an additional emergency exit from Proctor and Lyceum buildings. Plan includes two lobby passages and enhanced crowd handling for all theatres in the city.
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Board of Fire Commissioners
Moving Picture Theatres
Proctor
Lyceum
Proctor Tre Hrrouh
Framkel Confortionfry
Elizabeth
Philadelphia Bride for Newark Broker
Philadelphia reports a high society wedding this afternoon as Mrs. Isabelle Armstrong Lippincott and Archibald J. Barklie plan to wed at West Rittenhouse Square residence. Archbishop Ryan to perform, with the couple sailing for Europe on their "peer moon" voyage. Barklie described as a wealthy New York broker.
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Journal
Philadelphia
Isabelle Armstrong Lip-pincott
Mr. Barkie
New York
Columbia Defeats Oxford in Chess Match Clarified
Princeton March 20. The England American college cable chess match saw Columbia players gain a win as Bleu of Columbia appeared to claim the leading game. the adjournment left the outcome undecided and the commentators noted a possible advantage for the American team.
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Princeton
Lameh
Ilay
Lenne
Bleu
Columbia
Alarm fire alarm at store on Third Street
A rapid alarm reported a fire at a store on Third Street early today. Firefighters Trock and another crew arrived as smoke was seen. the two crewmen, along with others, responded and the sprinkler taps were sounded.
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Ste
Hox
Ines
Amd
Fire damages Empire foundry plant in New Brunswick
A fire on March 20 damaged the Empire foundry plant in New Brunswick. The blaze affected the pattern building and two other structures, with parts of the facility sustaining extensive destruction estimated at 855000 dollars. Local fire crews battled the flames to prevent further spread.
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New Brunswick
Fearwat
Pire
Dey
Empire Foundry
Roosevelt Donates Cannon to Elizabeth City
James C. Connolly announces that a late Roosevelt measure allows Elizabeth to receive a bronze field piece with carriage to be placed at the base of Lieutenant General Scott’s equestrian statue. The Scott Monument Association may accept the cannon. a bill aims to distribute thirty three cannons to cities, but Elizabeth stands to be among the few to receive carriages. Three sculptors are considered as the monument’s contract is soon awarded, enhancing Scott Park’s prominence in Elisabeth.
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James C. Connolly
Scott Monument Association
John Kean
Roosevelt
Congress
Scott
Scott Associat
Hich Elisabeth
Kean
Congressional Committee
Telien Jen
Noway
Elizabeth Association
Keane Jette
Scott Association
Scott Park
Elisabeth
State
City May Get Trade School
At Newark meeting under the National League for Industrial Education an effort will be made to establish a Teague branch in Elizabeth. Superintendent KR E Clement said local authorities will push advancing school work, with decisions hinging on developments in other New Jersey cities. Speakers included Dean Thomas M Ballet and Dr Madison, with Peter Campbell noting the shift toward practical industrial education and calls to transfer trade seekers to appropriate schools at older ages.
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Newark
National League For Industrial Education
Teague i Elizabeth
Behools KR
E. Clement
Clement
Elizabeth
Henry Snyier
Jenney Wry
George R. Howe
New Jersey Commission On Industrial Education
Peter Campbell
Tom Andeathel
Wright Wire Nail plant in fire ruins 1100 workers displaced
A Wright Wire Nail Company plant burned early today near Boston causing an estimated $150 loss. The blaze left about 1100 workers jobless as operations halted. Fire crews battled the flames through the morning, with investigators assessing the site and potential causes.
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Rng Telegeaon
Tommwasy
Boston
Wright Wire Nail Company
Wall Street Report Mixed After Early Declines
York March 23 The tame in the fret Intel declined about a paint ent te ot are lent fractionally. Steel common lost ty and the preferred %. Copper and Berk Inland preferred very airy bedd while the reet of the ict was hoary. After early hoots the market showed a slow upward drift amid irregular government bonds and a cautious trading tone.
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Wall Telegraph
the Journal
York
Berk
Clerks and merchants in talks on early closing pact
Harmony returns between city merchants and the Retail Clerks Protective Association after a public meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. William W. Disbrow urged a plan for stores to close 8 pm every night except Saturday from April 1 to July 1, then 7 pm, with a potential move to 6 pm later. Majority support followed, with a lone merchant dissenting.
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Retail Clerks’ Protective Association
Odd Fellows Hall
Plow Street
William W. Disbrow
Newark
Retail Clerks Protective Association
Disbrop
Clerks Association
Broad Street
Business Men's Association
Rothing
J.J. Horst
George A
Smith and Wilhiam Loews
Hodge Lamines
J. A. Ladrie
Miward
Kasil Tananigs
Seeds for the Garden Adverts Remarked
Fragmentary notice urges readers to attend to seed offerings and garden supplies. Names and details are unreadable, but promotes Leaky and Mais & Son with related framing and advertisement hints.
Forged Checks Prompt Local Detective Probe
Local detective bureau hunts a forgery gang after two counterfeit checks bearing a fake signature of Reverend Dr. William Forte Whitaker and Major Robert L Pattersley were passed on prominent H and N street merchants. One check read Mironge Mann for about $4, the other about $1. Police suspect a Pinkerton linked ring, with other shops visited by well dressed, talkative men who avoided arousing suspicion. Investigations continue as clues emerge.
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Detertive
William Forte Whitaker
Robert L Pattersley
H and
N Street
Pinkerton
Hill
Mirorge Mann
Henry of. Schmidt
Hiroadtreet
Miners to shut down April first in coal fields
Telegraph report from New York states a suspension of coal mining will begin April 1 as major operators and the Mine Workers of America strike move forward. The action mirrors a three year earlier disruption, with details to be announced and coal shipments and exports likely affected.
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New York
Mine Workers of America
City Council Hearings On Added Track Matter Continue
A second hearing is planned as Tyce and others contest a railroad permit for Mallredds and Street Railways. At the first session objections were raised by property owners, while the railroad company faced scrutiny over route and location. The committee signaled no immediate decisions and warned further protests could delay action.
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Tyce
Westrom
I Railroad
Viest
Cntil
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Sherman
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Witte Way
Industrial League
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Gareen
Poe
Deuina
Mais & Son
Evabibiepens
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Smooth Gang
SAY Coal Mie
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