Legal questions loom over armory contract bid
A Newark contractor Kilgus questions the legality of a signed armory contract and funding. He claims bidding and signing may violate law before sufficient appropriation exists and proposes rebid and state assurances before any work begins. The State Commission will meet in Trent to address the issues and possible remedies.
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Fred
Newark
Kilgus Pillieax
Ingal
Trenton
Treasury
Kilgue
Chereyrna
Aettew
Dennis F. Collis
Collins Ming
Volline
Einai Vost
Collins
Kilgun
Fiether
Collina
Kilgus
Trentof
Frith
Wilgne
Nii
Duveen Brothers Pay 11,230,000 in Settlement
In York March 7 sources report Duveen Brothers, importers of art and antiques, agreed to settle with United States authorities for 15,000. The settlement amount is listed as 11,230,000 in the article, detailing the surrender of themselves and related parties to federal charges. The story notes the firms involved are Louis Mvechtshit Famex and Duveen Brothers, with government action ongoing.
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Veen Brothers
York
Louis Mvechtshit
Duveen
Duveen Brothers
United’ States
Wwfore
March 27 Ferdinand Wye Lens Admitted to State Hospital
Ferdinand Wye Lens was committed to the State Hospital for the Insane at Tris Winns on March 27 following arraignment by Dr Frederick A D and Dr Robert R Sinclair. He had been engaged in the newspaper business and had shown violent attacks of insanity for eight years, leading to remary and a wife with seven children.
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Mareh
Ferdinand Wye Lens Avende
Tris Winns
Frederick A
Robert R. Sinclair
Remy
Me Ling
Rich Banker Denied Pardon in Taft Era
Washington reports President Taft refused clemency for C. W. Morse of New York and John I. Walshaasen of Chicago. Morse received fifteen years, Walshaasen five. both remain jailed for banking law violations, with parole prospects discussed for Morse and September for Walshaasen. Family petitions and DOJ statements addressed mental health rumors.
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Washington
White Hine
Taft
Morse
New York
Ay King
John I. Walah
Chicago
Wickersham
Haa
C. W. Morse
Tas
Morae
Department of Justice
Indis
Two Pastors Bid Farewell At Park Methodist Church
The Rev. Ruftin K Boyd preached his last sermon at Park Methodist Episcopal Church yesterday morning. Five parishioners applied for church membership as he departs the city to become superintendent of the Trinity Brotherhood House in Jersey City. His sermon urged Christians to develop a spiritual life through Christ and live for the next world.
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Ruftin K. Boyd
Park
Episcopal Church
Boyd
Weedo Jn
Lin World
Julia
Trinity Frotherhood House
Tersey City
Toyit
Jersey City
Epworth M
Roy
Staley F. Davis
Davis
Mother and two sons die in burning dwelling
Mrs. Mra. Bridges, wife of a Methodist minister, perished with her three children ages four, two, and seven months in a fire that swept the home of her father T. Venteli near Larrodeburg Kentucky.
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Larrodeburg
Marcy
M. Bridges
T. Venteli
Levy department store promotes spring hats and suits
Union County's largest store Levy & Bons Department Store on Second Street offers a wide range of millinery and spring clothing. Advertisement touts 400 hat shapes from 59 cents to 4.00 plus trimmed hats, flowers and accessories, with prices below competitors. Also notes spring suit orders and nearby retailers F A Kelber.
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Levy & Bons’ Department Blore
Second ‘Street
Wall Streets
Sister Jilted Star's Friend Stabbed in Scuffle
Police court held George Willig in default of 500 bail awaiting grand jury action after he stabbed Joseph Dro in the head with a penknife near Blutz Leather Works. Dro, Jason and Willig worked together, with Dro dating Willig's sister. rivalry over a proposed marriage led to the attack. Willig confessed through an interpreter as Drugo was sent to a hospital.
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George Willig
South Seguid Street
Joseph Dro
Willis
Blutz
Lin
Wid
Drago
Wirl
Draigo
Cnise
Allere
Drigo
John Walls
Fulcott Street
The
Feather Company
Drugo
Willia
Wisekull
Juelsenbeck
Druga
Enesat
Pel
J.B
Hyrink
Mii
Willie
Willis Aine
Aged farmer stands trial for murder of wife
William Strong, a veteran farmer from Mays Landing, is on trial in Atlantic County for the brutal murder of his wife Tast Wetober. The crowded court heard defense by ex-Tilgestein W Westcott and counsels How Carrow Kraft, while prosecutor Goldenburg faced challenges from jurors. Scruples against circumstantial proof delayed deliberations as sixteen jurors were excused and a panel of sixteen more jurors was chosen by 11:30 AM.
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Mays Landing
Harel
William Strong
Tast Wetober
Miantie County Court
Cie Introductio
ex-Tilgestein
W. Westcott
Camden
Stewart Will Oppose Wright In County Sheriff Race
George J. Stewart, Republican County Chair, announces candidacy for Sheriff of Union County. He confirms plans to back William H. Wright as under sheriff while acknowledging rival candidates H. Neill and Joseph Neill may enter. The field is described as a triangle with strong bids from each corner and wider Republican interest in the primary.
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George J. Stewart
Lly Cheirman
Willian H. Wright
Berievalty Contaat
Tilo
Stewart
Willi H. Wright
Stonepu F H. Neill
Wright
Neill
Joseph H. Neill
Lave Rdovnesed
Elizabeth
White Way lighting plan eyed for Elizabeth streets
Ratinares on cost of installing and maintaining extra gas lights on M road street and Morris avenue to create an Elizabeth great white way, with estimates submitted by Elizabeth Towns Company. Estimates cover twenty two lights on Broad Street and fourteen on Morris avenue, aiming to brighten the district and spur merchants northward while Fowler moves to larger quarters.
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Thyting Leoud Street
Estidarten
Bist Grand Street
Depeny Street
Krom Street
James Ffbray
Willian J. Fowler
Morris Avenue
Westfield Avenue
Morehinta
Jersey Street
Elizabith Avenue
Broad Street
Broa Street
Hrosd
Officials on the Fire
Fire Chief Croker calls for laws to make buildings death proof. District Attorney Whitman says needed laws are lacking and public opinion can help. Fire Commissioner Waldo cites dangerous Asch class buildings. Alfred C. Ludwig notes doors must open to stairs. Asch Building doors opened inward. George McAneny says current code divides responsibility. John Williams backs compulsory fire drills. Mayor Gaynor aids relief with a $100 subscription.
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Croker
Whitman
Waldo
Asch
Alfred C. Ludwig
Manhattan
George McAneny
John Williams
William J. Gaynor
Police trap nets several crap shooters near Fairoute Barn
Special officers and Marshal Birmingham nabbed seven young men for gambling behind a barn on Westfield avenue. The suspects, Felix Fet tani, Christopher Deatioana, William And Genre Hrone, Charles Cutter and others, will face Judge Newl Woodrutt tomorrow after surrendering at the scene.
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Roselle Turk
Simon Birmingham
John Stghruc
Thomas Spain
Fairoute Avenue
WB. Johnson
Police Committee
Marshal Birmingin
Birminglam
Westfield Avenue
Birmingham
Felix
Fettani
Christopher Deatioana
William and
Genre Hrone
Charles Cutter
Chimes Calicel
Aldove Peetign
Mravlag Quits Fight Over Elizabeth City Name
In a published reply Victor Mravlag defends his actions amid the Stelzle controversy. He accuses Mr Stelzle of ignorance and asserts his own motives were political and aimed at serving the city. He criticizes Rhade backers and predicts the dispute will boomerang on opponents. Local notices advertise Shorthand and English classes and Park Seed offerings alongside listings for The Journal at Plainfield vendors.
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Charles Stelzle
Elizabeth
Victor’ Mravlag
Stelzle
Satunday
I Rivdale
Remayka
Proctor’s
Rhade
Victor Mraviag
Fire probe reveals inward doors aided deadly factory blaze
An urban tragedy inquiry shows inward opening doors, blocked exits, and flammable storage worsened a factory fire that killed numerous workers. Officials including Fire Marshal Beers and District Attorney Whitman planned grand jury investigations to assign blame and push building code reforms.
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Duran
Haniriog
Mavala Beers
Uxaleas
Marshal Beers
Intened
Firemio
Iro
Beerk
Whitman
Holzhauer
Architarta
April Fool Party at Local Towne Street Event
An unclear fragment mentions an April Fool Party and names like Lorena and Jay. The readable text references a venue on a street and a dated event in a small town setting, with hints of a party or gathering.
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Insane Hospital
Levy's Store News
New Yorker
J. R. Walsh
Mr. Boyd
Mr. Davis
Union County
Meuttenen
Levye Bia
Beonid
Roche
F. A. Kelber
Opporaite Courthouse
Sister Jilted
Union Business
Dix Bull
A Berriman
Republican City
Yarelunman
Tam
Journal
Gas Company
Roselle Park
Mravlag
City’s Fair Name
Central Park
Wil Mae
Wakely Prow
Wrah
Fieldmann
Fulton Treet
Plainfield
Piainte
Valen News Company
Central Railroad Ia
Nona
Warner's
City Market Newsland
Mt Washington
Taiay
Frances Maile
Sullivan
Rose Friedman
Highth
Rosie Bassius
Wat Houston
Ida Brodsky
Kant
Sarah Sabassowitz
Avenue
Irene Granetazio
Nedfunl
Mary Herman
Nettie Liebewitd
East Third Atrvet
Nettie Rosenthal
Monroy Wheiot
Minne Tionatein
Cine
Misa Rosenthal
Fedy
Vincenzio Zelotta
Wikington
Hoboken
Rebecca Raynes
Mudiano
Nettie
Nettie Raynes
Eri Dapeed
Bessie Stump
Colin Isenberg
Wirst Street
Ady Brooks
Graham Avenue
Hook
Anna Starr
Fernut
Meintvers
Arlee Tabor
Traxedy
Walliaine
Kebramry
Hara
Davies
O'Sullivan
Sessiana
Willproner
Tle
Tetoslay
Voatwick, Manley
Tibin Ty
Ity Uity
le Ia
Ity
Tad
Criangle Company
Theer
Fares Whitman
Bie Cain
Ward
Chief Croker
Dazella
Wall Stalle
Fugarse
Jay Alia
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