City Hearing Reviews Moving Picture Exhibition Debates
A hearing before Mayor yiraving and the Joint Council on Law and Police examined moving picture displays in the city. Holy Name Society members led objections citing irreligious and mature content, while theater managers promised stricter censorship and collaboration with Catholic groups to elevate exhibition standards. The discussion included calls to omit depictions of church rites, with continued coverage promised on the third page.
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Fly Name Societien
Yiraving
Joint Council Committee On Law and Police
Holy Name
Joon Thea
Petores
Martin
Moving Picture Houses
Eas
Rocitties
Mévemant
Committees Plan Big Dinner by Local GOP Leaders
Active Republican committees map arrangements for the annual Gioner of the Hail Pellow Well Met Society dinner at the Jortaine Hotel on April 2. The event gathers key party figures for a social program, with Sheriff Robert J. Kindend serving as president of the society and James White, Bauer, and others named to organizing posts.
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Fense
Ae Annes Jortaine Hotel
Ita Social
Vlopuandrot
Ieee
Robert J. Kindend
Witter
Jadne White
Deiatee
James White
Bauer
Familtin
Frank It
Sraith
Askernani
George Ec
Willian
Randoleet Fullerton
William FP
Edmanallew
Willige
Fommnitten
Willen
HL Wright
Harbert Tusion
Witting
D. Decke
Jamiy
Mardy Toen
Wreck Averted by Engineer's Quick Action
Passengers on the Central Railroad commuter train from New York to Elizabethport were jolted as a damaged plank near a crossing loosened, risking derailment. Engineer Wilcox immediately set emergency brakes, stopping the train and averting disaster, with no injuries reported despite the frightful moment.
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Central Railroad
New York
Elizabethport
Loomotives Engliiair
Wilcow
Acquit Youth in Arson Case Wins Verdict
Peter Janelly a New Providence youth was acquitted by a jury after a two day trial for arson of Aaron Hill’s barn. The state’s strongest evidence was a confession obtained by authorities, which Janelly contested as improperly obtained. His parents attended, and defense lawyer Robert Crane led the case for the boy while Prosecutor Swift urged the state. The fire destroyed a $500 home on the premises and occurred after an accusation that the boy’s actions led to the blaze.
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Peter Janelly
New Providence
Aaron
Hill
Danelly
Atwater
John A. Galatian
Crann
Janelly
Robert Crane
Plainfield
Swift
New Dence
Donelly
Janey
South Pole reached by English explorers
The Pall Mall Gazette reports that the British Nimrod expedition, led by Lieutenant Shackleton, has reached the South Pole. News arrived via cable from New Zealand, confirming the arrival and voyage details. The Nimrod had arrived in New Zealand two days earlier, signaling progress of the scientific mission.
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Yourna
London
Pall Mall Gazette Today
South Pole
Shackleton
New Zealand
Hangman's Noose Ends Lang with Last Execution
New Haven, March 23. Frederick Lang was executed by hanging for the murder of his niece, Katie Gorton, scheduled for April 30, 1008. Lang became the first man to die by the noose in New Delany after the switch to the electric chair.
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Foural
New Haunawick
Frederick Lang
Katie Gorton
New Delany
Planning to Appraise Railroad Property
A garbled telegraph note discusses appraising railroad property with Governor and Board of Directors guidance. It references opposition to the Martin plan on taxing railroad stock and mentions appraisal procedures and approval steps amid unclear details.
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Trentos
Meret
Martin
Marta
Billy Whitle, Safe at Home, Gets Ovation
Report from Sharon Pennsylvania and Cleveland Ohio recounts Willie Whitle reuniting with family after a dramatic kidnapping case. Crowds cheered as the boy arrived at Sharon depot and later at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland. Police in two states coordinate follow up on suspects. the case closes with Willie restored to his father.
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Billy Whitle
the Journal
Sharon
Willie Whitle
Erie
Whitla
Arma
Willie
Hollenden
Thin Cit
Kidappers
Cleveland
Greenbarks
Pennsylvania
Chico
Wrey
Billy
Kidileaka
Whitlam
Rome
State Senator Dies Never Wore Overcoat in Lakewood
Trenton March 23 Senator William J Varrison Democrat of Ocean county died at his Lakewood home after illness since last week’s session end His boast was he never wore an overcoat and he caught a cold from moving between the Senate and hotel Harricon the only member not to vote this session was in Owen County January 11 He was a druggist longtime Lakewood resident appointed by President Cleveland elected to the Assembly seven years ago and then to the Senate defeating George Te Shinn Republican The Senate adjourned in his honor to Monday evening indicating the Legislature will stay in session about two more weeks
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Trenton
William J. Varrison
Ocean County
Lakewood
Genelon
Mama
Senate
Kennter Harricon
Harricon
Owen County
Cleveland
George Te Shinn
Rpublican
Harrison
Thieves Rob More Houses In Murray Street
Thieves increased in Murray Street yesterday entering three more residences in the western city area. They entered the Abbots and Hugg and Girtanner homes, stealing a silverware pile and valuables before fleeing as residents disturbed them. A 19 year old witness helped thwart the burglars, and investigators report no solid leads yet.
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Murray Atreet
Lieven
Willinen Hi
Hugg
Jules Girtanner
Downtair
Nick
D Aiblaprip Prtom
Laney
Mr. Girtanner
Fire destroys Ontario party hall killing three
A Montreal festival in Carnell Ontario ended in tragedy when a fire early today burned three people to death and left two injured, with twenty others narrowly escaping. The dead are Gallen of Philadelphia and Duquette of Montreal.
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Montreal
Murely
Carnell
Ont
Ares Rae Ae Gallen
Phil
Eee Wood Duquette
Plans Night Work for Children of New Jersey
Trenton March article outlines committee plans to organize night work programs for children in New Jersey. The Labor and Industries Committee leader is quoted as reporting favorable progress toward ten year goals.
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Children OF
New Jersey
Trenton
Sn Ascambtyman Houses
Labor and” Industries Combmittee
Tls 9 Q
Olwell
Roosevelt Sails For Naples Amid Cheers On Pier
Crowds cheered former President Theodore Roosevelt as his Hamburg American liner cleared New York Harbor bound for Naples en route to British East Africa. Kermit Roosevelt stood beside him as onlookers waved hats and handkerchiefs in a scene described as the greatest farewell seen for an American citizen.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Naples
British East Africa
Kermit
Roosevelt
Kermit Ot
Hamburg
Gell
Tommins
Loeb
Fort Haralston
Port
Fort Wadeworth
Fort Waileworth
Hamilton
Men Near Death on Big Elevator
William Furns of 104% Catherine Street and Walter Whittles of 1088 Bond Street, workers for the Adame Express, narrowly escaped serious injury in an elevator accident at a warehouse. A trunk caught the shaft, the car raised with one end fast while the other end moved, throwing the trunk and injuring Furns who suffered a crushed knee and a bruised hand. Massager Mavetor reported the accident and noted near-fatal risk as the car dashed upward.
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William Furns
Catherine Atreet
Walter Whittles
Bond Street
Adame Express Art
Anergist
Wert
Express Company
Iha
Andouly
Man rides horse in freight car to travel with Mey Huetog
George W. Horton of Hingham Massachusetts prepared a trip to the city by freight car to ride with his favorite horse Mey Huetog. He faced railroad objections but arranged transport in a freight car with a companion to accompany the animal.
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George W. Horton
Hingham
Mass
Mey Huetog Tie
Mtn
Railyaad Company
Gar
Hey
KS. Barrell Mavn
Massachusetts
Maine
Amt
Governor Defends School Funding Policy Letter
Trenton reports Governor replies to Julian I. Gregory Montclair on public school funding. He states he will not divert railway tax revenues and urges annual appropriations while detailing potential $2,000,000 for schools this year and 1905 act allocations.
Paris Strikers Back Men to Get Back Jobs
Paris March The big strike of telegraph workers was declared off at a graphl meeting of the strikers this morning. It was announced that all employees of the Postal and Telegraph service will report for work at 7 o clock this afternoon. Under the grey mist with the authorities every man of the strikers will be restested and have their old positions checked, after which the officials will take up settlement of the grievances that caused the strike.
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Paris
Bie
Telegraphecs
Wall Street Notes From New York March Markets
Wall Street reports show mixed price movements after early sales with some securities edging higher. The market volatility touched a few issues while others declined, with Third Avenue showing a notable drop and government bonds trading mixed.
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New York
Third Avenue
Oro Paints
Stronn
Alter
Man Kills Himself At Wife Grave In Essex County Cemetery
Tadwig Gerhard of 420 Marshall Street was found dead beside his wife’s grave in Everwen Cemetery at 7 15, a pistol beside him and a bullet wound to his temple. He left a newspaper dated March 22 at the grave before firing. Authorities note grief over his wife’s death last November 22 as the likely cause. Gerhard was well known in the Tower section and had a circle of friends.
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Tadwig Gerhard
Marshall Street
Thin City
Everwren
James A. Wilson
Gerhard
Ernima
Henry
Gedard
Caue
Essex County
Looker
Sing
County
Newark
Man Told to Pay 500 for Lost Boat in Court Ruling
Judge Clark Mok in Whittemore yesterday ordered Rudolph Harts to pay James Skodell 500 dollars for the loss of a pleasure boat. The district court found Harts took the boat without permission, it sank after being left at Staten Islands, and the plaintiff was hospitalized during the incident. The judge said the plaintiff remains entitled to the boat’s value, full recovery expected against the defendant jointly and severally.
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Clark Mok
Whittemore Yestars
Skodell
Rudolph Harts
District Court
Herts
Staten Inlands
Stanton Sarat
Harte
Gold Exports Reach Forty-Six Million Dollar Benchmark
A telegraphic despatch from New York reports that American gold exports totaled forty six million dollars. Officials note substantial shipments abroad amid ongoing financial pressures and shifting external demand. The dispatch mentions related monetary reactions and market observations across key institutions.
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Holy Name Society
Hangman
Lang
Billy White
Sharon Kytel
Buamen Place
Kinteler
Payne Avenue
Dty
Okla
Permsylvania
Pat Crowe
Eddie Hy
Cane
Journal
Owl Oe
Express
Julian I
Gregory
Montclair
Yraterday
Julan I. Gregory
Bloomfield Avenue
Monclair
Wall -Street
Helpmeet
Judge Whittemore
Hertz
Jeimary
Petatos Aap
Gebhardt's
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