Storm winds devastate city structures and trees
A severe storm in the northern section ripped buildings from foundations, toppled trees, and damaged homes and streets. Reported losses include two contractor houses, a clubhouse, and multiple chimneys with extensive rainfall and high tides adding to the damage.
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Tyes
Wien
aitekaGi Avenue
Chele Founda
Inder
Golda
Leo Feniliog
Howe
Albert ‘T. Dittman
Hetimian
Berman
FTC
Dirk
Fairwount Avenue
Rome
Pavidaon
Saem Avenue
van Burenwernt
Louisa Street
Rees
West Grad Street
Tiv Officiala
Government House passes bills on probate and canal issues
The legislature approved a bill to regulate undertakers and embalming from jury duty and concurred in a Senate proposal to create a commission to settle the Lehigh Valley Railroad and Harris Canal matters. A canal question remains in debate amid ongoing urban concerns.
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Trenton
Eemblyman Brown
Gertakora
Embalmera
Jurvey
Juli Mouse
Benate
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Harris Canal
Unions Protest Triangle Fire In New York Demonstration
Organized labor in New York plans a mass protest over the Triangle Waist Factory fire deaths. Unidentified bodies await burial as unions prepare a joint funeral and a comprehensive report on factory safety. Law enforcement and exit door concerns are raised as investigations continue.
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New York
Plains
Tony
le City
Unionn
Gaynor Sind
State Commissioner of Labor
Triangle Factory
Solyhauser
Croker
Heers
Jnvnes Ao
Safegguard
Kuat
Sister identified as victim of New York factory fire
Mrs Jacob Shapiro of 105 BayWay learned from her husband that Rosie Shapiro of 149 Henry Street New York City was identified as the sister who perished in a New York shirt factory fire. Rosie had last communicated from St Louis and had gone to New York for work. The fire's death toll is reported with Rosie listed as a 20 year old. The service will be held in New York.
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Jacob Shapiro
BayWay
Jnenl Shapiro
Slater
Rosia Shapiro
Henry Street
New York City
New York
Shapiro
New Y
Sho
Rosie
St. Louis
Shepiro
Ainter
Nant
Hwr
James Townsend
Aldene
Roselle Park
Third Street
Kenilworth
Ay Gabitian
Frank L. Lowden
Wil Ander
Olmcene
Grand Gary
Inge Kelly
Kelly
Viter Swift
Charles K. Win
Townmert
Hartford Fire Instance Company
Amt
Kenilworth Realty
Goingauty
Rosell Park
Sentenin
Trix
Wtune
Townsend
Counterfeiters Busted in Seattle Secret Service Sweep
Washington reports a counterfeit plant in Seattle was dismantled after a Secret Service raid. Acting chief Moran confirms the organization produced both American and Canadian corn substitutes. Roswell Douglas and David Martin were arrested amid the operation.
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Journal
Washington
Keattle
Moran
Secret Service
Roswell Douglaa
David Martin
Tom Johnson Failing After Second Relapse In Cleveland
Former mayor Tommy Johnson remained critical after a second relapse reported yesterday. Attending physicians hold final hopes as the case progresses in Cleveland.
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Telegraph
Journal
Cleveland
Tommy Johnson
Plynicians
Utt Ito
Harris Brother of Coloner Recuperates After Grief
George W. Harris, brother of Coloner Mark Harris, had been prostrated at the home of his son in law Charles Ross of 458 North Broad Street. He is somewhat improved today.
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Coloner Mark
George W. Harris
Charles of Ross
North Broad Street
Mr. Harris
American Not Executed in Mexico Message
A telegraph report from Washington dated March 26 states John Ha ton Dignowitty, the American, was not executed by federal authorities in Mexico. The Blain Department Rae confirms the delay and notes he remains under detention.
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Washington
John Haton Dignowitty
Federal Authoritien
Mexico
Blain
Peek Letener
Article on Merchants Building association secretary change
An election at the Merchants Building and town association in Elizabethport chose Arthur Husbands as secretary after the prior secretary resigned. Husbands was elected to fill the position and take on the duties for the upcoming term.
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Elizabethport
Hank
Morton
Owly Bumleas
Arthur Husbands Weg
Tle
Horse with Appendicitis Reported by Patrolman
A horse belonging to P. Welabere of Firat Street was killed by Patrolman Jember Gentine at Keating's livery stable after 11 o'clock this morning. The animal suffered a condition described as appendicitis. The scene and details are noted in a brief police report.
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Pennsylvania
Central
Ayatema
Lnat
Trenton
Nadane
First Street
Sec- Sal
Elizabeth
P. Welabere
Flnture Company
Firat Strhgt
Fom Cayerintha
Hiei Weyer
Nuanida
Edward Caxper Stokes
Tye
Casey Hintell
Mireer
Anid
Mercer County
Garden bargains and local ads from the era
A dense mosaic of shop notices and promotions. Telephone orders at Frencia, poultry and meat stock at Union, a 4 April Fool Party at Sughrup's Dancing School, and awning ads. Addresses include Broad Street and 208-210 Broad Street, Dix Building.
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Union Business Colleg
Broad Street
Dix Buildin
F. R. Berriman
Sughrup’s
Elizabeth Bill Passes To Fund City Sewer Construction
In Trenton on March 24 the Senate approved a measure to allocate 275 000 for sewer construction. Senator Ackerman supported the bill, enabling the city to proceed with essential infrastructure work. A department store ad fragment promotes a large millinery selection at Tavish Department Store, urging direct purchases and savings.
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Trenton
Senate
Ackerman
Ciy
Eneatet
Union County
Imeane
Tavis Department Store
Trey Hive
Wianufuctu
Emmy the Levy
Second
Owl
Wall Street
Recommendations by State School Probers
A summary of proposed education reforms includes abolishing the State Board of Education, limiting boards of education by city, permitting women to vote via constitutional amendment, prohibiting school funds from banks, appointing state inspectors for school buildings and attendance with specified salaries, establishing uniform examinations for graduation and high school admission, and hiring inspectors for industrial education with set yearly pay.
Elizabeth Town committee weighs cleaner streets plan
A municipal committee led by Councilman McGurn and Mayor Stein studies methods to clean and sprinkler seventeen miles of streets with limited funds. The panel expects to invite bids and considers flushing, water supply, and equipment needs to keep roads clean amid dust and debris.
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Elizabeth
Connell
Eam
McGurn
Marsh
Wagner
Stein
McGhuirn
Thin Agin
Prevent
Ma Gin
Telford
Ronda
Charmi
Elizabethtown Water Company
Mayer Steny
Vider Vonivides
Rome
Mogens
Ile
Pilin
Elena Sung
State Railroad Director Vote Result Report
A local ballot shows Terangle elected State Railroad Director with 46 votes while Hunley receives 28. The piece notes the context of Senate and Assembly involvement and mentions Willian J Rowe Rea securing larger quarters in his residence area.
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Tsewan
Trenton
Mareh AN
Senate
Alina Deronde
Apilromts
Fryer -Voopinateid
Jowlinn Borden
Terangle
Aid Hunley
Willian J Rowe
Hin
Morrie Avenue
Trem Road
State Board Abolished and Ed Reform Urged by Senate Panel
A 67 page report by the Senate committee to investigate state school bond dealings recommends abolishing the State Board of Education and creating a five year statewide Education Commission. The document criticizes trustees for direct bond purchases and brokers’ fees, and calls for direct district sales and transparent bidding. The panel names Frelinghuysen Brakey Silzer Morrow and Schauer as authors and urges reforms across education leadership and procurement.
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Benate
sToseph S. Frelinghuysen
William de Rendley
George
Silzer
State Renntore
William
Schauer
Lakewood
Morrow
St. J
Jobin Murray
Rouniner
Gore
Mays
Amon
Power to Compel Replies Questioned in Senate Debate
In Trenton on March 2 Senator Frelling Mihynen of Someret raised a procedural inquiry asking the attorney general to issue an opinion on witness failure before the cia committee on schools and potential contempt penalties. Senator Fielder urged authority to punish willful nonappearance, while others debated reliability and potential sanctions. The session considered referral to a committee and related matters including a bill to allow compensation for reporting licenses and municipal appropriations.
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Trenton
Frelling Hmihynen
Someret
Senate
Cpm CIA
Renator Fielder
Wadson
Maxinach
Gener
Woeldur
Wuuterstawl
Beocin
Beon Thersipen
Sette
Benger
Post Wits Penile
Elizabeth College closes amid misread obituaries
The fragment mentions Elizabeth Commercial College and a Shorthorn breed event on a road near Wapplling. The text is garbled but references a death and a college closure or notice.
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Elizaret
Commercial College Shorthorn Beikkeenig
Engle
Viral Lips
Wapllig
Road Abvat
Yel
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