Goulds plan to control Philadelphia trolley franches
The article reports on Gould seeking control over Philadelphia trolley operations and extensions toward New York via Elizabeth. It notes Philadelphia and Western Railroad interest, the New York and Philadelphia company’s fast trolley project, and A N Chandler & Company bonds backing the venture. Financial observers are divided on success, with Gould expected to gain access to Tidewater routes.
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Reat Tenege Gould
Ty Wall Street Il
Milltown
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Train
Gant
Mildelphia and Western Railroad
Franchines
Devons
Transi Company
Philadelphia and Western
Pukkeraberey
Quaker City
Parkersbiug
Hanover
Bonds Inc
A.N. Chandler Ai W Teo
New York
New Haunawick
Trenton
Amt
Milla
Vonalee
A. N. Chaudlyr & Company
Financial Kane
Gould
Tidewater
Danger Spots For Unwary Pedestrians In Unimproved Areas
Citizens in several city districts complain of unswept, soggy walkways piled with slush and mud. The note warns of fines for property owners who neglect sidewalk cleaning and hints at police action with a broom in affected neighborhoods.
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Jegnan
Vic
Hinself
Charity Apron Sale Announces Event At Local Home
An upcoming apron sale to benefit a charity organization will be held at Merv Clare's residence, 122 North Broad Street, next Wednesday from 9 to 4. The sale features nurse aprons and various other items for different occasions, with proceeds directed by the organizing committee chaired by government officials.
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Creeler
Merv Clare
NorthHroad Street
Wreneaday
Walter Souls — von Sale
Govelviege
Ladies Spring Tailoring at Mant Hermanni’s
Adjusted in the notice, Mant and Hermanni’s advertise Ladies Spring Tailoring services at 19 Wore Grand. Elizabeth Combergial of College Ithociie New aratent promotes shorthand and related training at Wilttama0, SehAlite Hae J Demeved. The document mentions Hooker’s Cough Balsam as a remedy and notes a dock arrival and tent arrangement.
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Mant & Hermanni’s
Fire Commissioners approve several permit changes
The Board of Fire Commissioners met and reported favorable for two alterations on frame buildings. Henry B. Ponter is permitted to add an ash kitchen at rear of Third Street property, and Noah Bailey gets a permit to add a cellar under his building on Flhenbeth Avenue. A new applicant, John Ludwig, seeks a corner Second Avenue and South Street building permit. The board discussed examinations for engine operators and drivers, appointing a driver in place of Armitage, with naval engine changes and preparations for the city council meeting. The Veterans association will attend the parade on October 11, 1900, with new hose and equipment arrivals replacing condemned ones.
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Board of Fire Commmissionere
Henry B. Ponter
Third Street
Noah Bailey
Amd
Thoin Haan
Lavya Street
Armitage
Henry C. Graft
Noad
Dln Vaenniey
Board of Fire Commissioners
Wees
Door
Carroll
Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association
Anil
Mysterious Frenchman Died at Local Almshouse Hospital
Eugene Bagiere aged 58, a French native, died at Alexian Hospital after a brief illness. He left little of his past with hospital staff who traced a wife in Jersey City and a son in an express company. A France mail letter found at the Almshouse while a money order and letter are translated. The body was buried on Almshouse grounds. relatives may claim it. Francia O'Brien, 65, long-time city resident, died at 33 Broad Street after brief illness. She leaves a wife and three daughters and four sons. Funeral at St Mary's Exemption Church with Mt. Olivet burial. Mrs Elnora Northington, 30, wife of Williams Northington, died at 2% Sayreton. Rocco Gentelli, 2 months, child of Michael and Theresa Gentelli, died at home on Fourth Avenue.
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Eugene Bagiere
France
Alexian Hospital
Bagiere
Rus & Bon Aa Confectionel
Alma
Mellrath
Iis
Ttan
Jersey City
McGrath
Francia O' Brien
Francis O'Brien
Broad Street
Thomas Willie
James Campbell
Willian McGrath
Alexander
David
Frank
Willian
O'Brien
St. Mary's Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Elnora Morthington
Elnora Northington
Williams FE
Northington
Sayreton
Gentalis
Rocco Gentelli
Michael and
Theresa Gentelli
Fourth Avenue
Cornell Football Captain Ousted For Alleged Fraud
Ithaca March 21 The Cornell football team must elect a new captain after Ray Van Orman was expelled from the university on March 17 for alleged fraud connected to a veterinary examination. T. Gideon of Brooklyn is the leading challenger to fill the vacancy.
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Cornell
Ithaca
Ray van Orman
University
Miy
T. Gideon
Brooklyn
van Orman
Seventy Two Hours in an Open Boat Special Concert
Six men aboard the Eve of St John from St John to New York face peril after losing water and food on a 72 hour ordeal at sea. A special concert is noted in the report as part of the event, with weather conditions complicating the voyage and the crew contending with desertion of supplies. The incident highlights nautical hardship and survival efforts aboard the damaged vessel.
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John'achoonar Adellene
St. John
New York
Lathn
City considers fire limit extension to 200 feet
A joint city committee studies a proposed ordinance raising the fire limit from 100 to 200 feet from streets. Some property owners oppose, saying the wider limit would jeopardize frame buildings and force brick construction. The ordinance, urged by Mayor Berry, may be presented at the April 11 meeting after thorough consideration.
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City Council
Eaglish and
Steld
Law Committee
Hall and
Bath
Dimits
Board of Fire Commissioners
Berry
Win Ustmenagge
Vnia
Alec
Hudson River
Neaxon
Assault and Battery Instead of Killing Case in Court
Peter Abstanta a 10 year old boy living at 635 Third Avenue won in Police Court on assault and battery charges. He threw a brick at Peter Chestella another 10 year old fracturing the skull and nearly killing him. An elder brother 14 years old was included in the charge. both were held for juvenile court. Chestella lay unconscious for days and was treated at Elizabeth General Hospital for about a month before returning to court to swear out the complaint.
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Peter Abstanta
Peter Chestelia
Patesey Abatanta
Abatanta
Chestella
Hint
Cheftella
Abatenta
Elizabeth General Hospital
Abatanta Brothers
Appeal Not Sustained in Linden Town Court
A garbled colonial court record shows Henry McCandlese of Linden Town appealing to the Court of Common Pleas but the judgment by Justice Fordham was not upheld. The fragment references McCandless seeking relief against a party identified as Thomas in a case described amid misread terms and local nomenclature.
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Henry McCandlese
Linden Town
Fordham
Kahn
McCandless
Thomas 'Ake
Salt Bay
Notice of meeting at Washington Hall on March 21
A notice fixed at Washington Hall 843 Elizabeth Avenue announces a Lomi 59 group lay to meat gathering at 8 PM on March 21. The text mentions a fine and acceptable terms, with names Darang Ce ra and Teopedo Peet appearing in fragmented form.
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Lomi
Washington Hall
Elizabeth Avenue
Debated Move to Probe Prudential Rejected in Assembly
In Trenton on March 21 a House debate over a plan to investigate life insurance firms collapsed 22 to 7. Mr Martin of Essex urged examination to protect policy holders and shape new insurance laws, while opponents denied need and accused supporters of political motives.
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Trenton
Martin
Essex
Banking and Insurance Committee
Hasex
Vic
Newark Advertiser
James Smith
Smith
Colby
Benator Smith
Somerset County
Tee
Masonic Grand Lodge In Session Opens In Trenton
Masons from across the state gather for the 19th annual communication at the Masonic Temple in Trenton. Benjamin F. Wakefield and party poised to advance officers, Walter Chandler of Elizabeth likely to be grand master with others vying for junior grand warden amid veterans events and a banquet at the Trenton House.
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Trenton
Grand Lodge
Masonic Temple
Benjamin F. Wake- Held
Walter Chandler
Elizabeth
William B. Wallskeil
Elizabeth 3
Barnegat
Atlantic City
Camden
Veterans’ Association
Washington Association
Trenton House
Henry R.cannon
Prat
Hamilton
Wallis
Connecticut
W. FR. Rutan
Newark
Cannon
Benjamin F. Wakefield
W. W. Stelle
John C. Cassidy
East Orange
Hamilton Waite
George W. Fortmeyer
Joseph B. Congdon
Patersom
Josiah Koran
Mount Holly
W. R. Rutan
Want Ad Jingle Contest Highlights Distracted Entry
An entry in the Journal’s Want Ad Jingle Contest shows a garbled line about a dimorered ay and a ill formed chorus. The note suggests a misprint or errata affecting the ad section and caller confusion.
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Want
On Mp
Mosquito Bill Advances Amid Landlord Licensing Debate
The Senate passed a land lord licensing measure amid a large petition from Union County residents favoring tenant licensing and a $500 license fee with forfeiture for Sunday violations. The chamber also advanced bills creating a plumbers licensing board, appointing a Supreme Court assistant in second class counties, and approving an armory for New Brunswick. Various bills the morning included trading stamp repeal, fishing penalties, rural cemetery act changes, and local health ordinance powers.
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Wrenton
Senate
Hribe
Pickles Forum Appropyias
State of Riaa
Tatiana
Egal Arid Yoosaed
Union Equity
McKee
Hutchinson
Supreme Court
Erplin
Fowrthrlasa
Renee Financial
Pam
Iniresua
Supreme Court Justices Confer In Secret Session
A special morning meeting of the Supreme Court of the United States was held at Chief Justice Fuller’s home with utmost secrecy. Officials denied the session at the capitol, as reports suggest the agenda concerns the lynching of a black man named Johnson in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Monday night.
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Ington
Supreme Court of the United States
Fuller
Capitol
Johnson
Chattanooga
Tenn
Militia Quiets 5000-Strong Black White Clash in Unattached
In Unattanneoge Tennessee a 12 hour nilt scene saw about five thousand black residents gathered to destroy property as darkness fell. Four militia companies four hundred deputies and fifty reserve officers stopped the plan. Dozens were injured in clashes and fires were attempted in several sections. The fire department and officers held the line. Governor Cox may call on Nashville troops if needed. The mayor's order to close saloons and bar sales of arms or ammunition to Negroes reduced tension.
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Cox
Nashville
Labor Federation Addresses Roosevelt and Labor
A March 21 communication from the American Federation of labor chapters urges members to support labor concerns. It denounces government actions, defends skilled labor, condemns import competition, and calls for congressional petitioning to improve workers’ conditions. It warns against constitutional violations and Chinese exclusion law allegations, appealing to citizen support if needed.
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Washington
Mareh
Pressehoytt
Cimeil
Tatler
Presenta
Cinma
Persinvat
Convier Huhors
Eltizena
Anthracite Strike Tension Rises In Mine Wage Debate
New York reports the coal operators denying the miners union demand for a ten percent wage increase as a delusion. They claim an average 40 percent rise for outside men and a near 30 percent rise under a uniform scale, with 140 separate classes to unify. Indianapolis notes a peace or war decision looming as a joint committee meets. Williamstown superintendent hears a warning to prepare for a possible nonstrike across anthracite districts.
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New York
Pume
Wall Street Market Mixed as Copper Leads Gains
The New York market showed a steady upward drift with copper shares driving moderate gains. Analysts cited renewed talk of internal interests opposing further rapid gains while government bonds held steady amid a cautious mood.
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New York
Norp
Prannut
Ateadiy
Removal News Item Incomplete OCR Fragment
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions a dance event and private reception, with scattered street and business names. The readable content lists Doctor addresses and a dentist, hinting at a period newspaper page with local notices and ads. No coherent event or clear facts emerge from the fragment.
New Jersey Democrats Readying a State Reform Group
A Newark meeting of New Jersey Democrats engaged in forming a state reform organization to clean up the party. John Moody leads as president with John A. Smith vice president and other officers chosen. The platform includes ten principles on law enforcement, public utilities, civil service, taxation, and direct democracy. A five member per county State Central Committee will govern, with conventions called by the central committee and old-line party ties debated before a pledge to support nominees from regular conventions.
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New Jersey
New Awiistorian
Newark
John Moody
Desnion
Otlock
Challen
Democratic Party
Crantoril
John A. Smith
Camden
Joseph R. Nachanan
Montclair
Archibald Alexander
Hoboken
Ranromly
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Wwe
William Wood
State Central Committee
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Itm
Secetary
Itelf
David Howell
Deimta
Avery Baly
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