Lasker Plays Twenty-Two Chess Games in Elizabeth
World chess champion Emmanuel Lasker visited Elizabeth last evening as twenty-two boards filled with players from local clubs. A three hour session saw Lasker win most games, with spectators including Rabbit, Schuenkopf, Taylor, Hochatranser, Donovan and others watching as Willen, Crane and Pope delivered notable openings and sacrifices. The event marked a major gathering in chess history for Elizabeth with Richris, Seaton and Bunting among those present.
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Emmanuel Lasker
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Kesn and
Whist
Jdeasmen
Rabbit
Schuenkopf
George F. Taylor
Arnold Hochatranser
John Donovan
W. B. Martin
Honnett
Sultonatall
Korn
George M. Seaton
Charles EB. Richris
George B. Benedict
P. du Bois Bunting
Lanker
Elizabeth Ines Willian Steinitz
Orld
F. B. Brswert
Lasker
Honaider
John M. Martinson
T. K. Noheeler
William A. W. Voorhees
W. D. Heyer
Charles B. Frey
Fonville Cheas
C. E. Bultinger
Jy. A
Stickney
Mice
Frey
Lane
Ryan
Carthorde
Wimwek
Willen
Vienna
Dintock
FW. C. Crane
Crane
Tlaek
Pope
Organ Recital at Union Baptist Draws Large Audience
A Union Baptist Church program featured organist Mrs Josh Bouton from Third Presbyterian Church and a choir director Gloria Patrin with Mine Bizzle Simmona presiding. The evening included hymn and anthem singing with several solos and orchestral style accompaniment. Reverend Dr Lawrence led the event and the audience response was strong.
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Simmona
Lawrence
Aol Tahoe
Adem Csv
Engines Out for a Blazing Coat
A small morning blaze triggered by a coat on a door at 53 Geneva Street prompted Engines No 4 and Truck No 2 to respond. Mrs Geralty displaced the door to the kitchen and discovered her husband’s coat on fire after matches in its pocket were struck as the door swung. Firemen arrived quickly and contained the blaze before major damage.
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Mra. Geralty
Geneva Street
Round-Up of Tramps Ends With Ban From Town
Nine men sleeping near Central Railroad works were rounded up by Railroad Police Captain Galatian and Officer Cole. Judge Mahon gave them half an hour to leave town after arraignment for trespass and loitering. fines were set at ten dollars plus costs or thirty days, and one man requested mercy to stay. The scene reflected a summer issue with vagrants seeking meals and warmth amid rail yards.
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Central Railroad
John Stephenson
Elisabeth
John A. Galatian
George A. Cole
Nuiselesaly
Tudge Mabon
Galatian
Morris
Moocher
Murphy
Non-Suit Granted In Rosso-Balzano Case
The case of Frank Reaso against Pas quali Belzano and wife reached the District Court yesterday at Atwater on motion of J Pat An for Balaso. The suit was granted and rights to recover and defend were settled. The case involved false arrest and defamation of character.
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Rosso-Balzano
Frank Reaso
Pasquale Belzano
District Court
Yeaterday Atwater
Cme
J. Pat An
Rosen
Wanderings of a Child Sarah McGlory Found Safe
A one year old girl named Sarah McGlory of 80 Livingston street wandered away Wednesday and was found in Newark by Policeman Benz. She communicated poorly and could not clearly state her name. Taken to the Children's Aid Society rooms, she was identified by her father Patrick McGlory and returned home. The family remains unsure how she reached Newark as she spoke indecipherably.
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Sarah McGlory
Livingston Street
Newark
Springtld Avenue
Benz
Fourth Precinct
Patrick McGlory
H. H. Inham
Elizabeth
Children’s Aid Society
Mulberry Street
Sarah
Springfield Avenue
Howard Street
Jared W. Kimball
Janene
Adams
McGovern
Pythians Donate for Parade Display
Unity Company No 3 Uniform Rank Knights of Pythies donates 15 to the battle celebration fund and will enter the parade. Members actively recruit applicants to boost the display and participation.
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Unity Company
Knights of Pythies
Obituaries and burial notices Richard Coughlin era
Obituary notices report Maurice Coughlin age 37 wed at home 212 Ripley Place Elizabeth resident forty years church member and father of six sons and three daughters. Also listed are funeral notices for Daisy Overbaugh Tracy and George Peters with burial at Linden Park and Rosedale. Marie Helie Sire and Carl Drolsic death notices plus other brief entries mentioning a four year old and local residents.
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Maurles Coughlin
Maurice Coughlin
Ripley Place
Elizabeth
Mr. Coughlin
St. Patrick's Church
Oulet
Hiberiane
John
William
Thomas
James
Maurice
Henry
Mary
Ellen
Anna
Coughlin
Central Railroad
Mra
W.trey Iday, Jr
Daisy Overbaugh Tracy
W. Tracy Eddy, Sr
Sayre Place
Rosedale
Linden Park
Elizabethtown Police Commission Bill Becomes Law
Governor Stokes signed a bi partisan police commission bill for Elizabethtown creating a four member body. Mayor Berry delays naming appointees while three frontrunners emerge Rox Rowland and Frank Engel are named among likely choices. Collin backs mayor’s careful review with no definite timetable for announcements.
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Stokes
Elizabeth
Halla G Mont
Haie
Berry
Mien
Wight
Auire
John C. Rox
Rone
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cure Rowland
Republican — Amnity
Frank Engel
Collim
Herre
Champion lifter defendant in suit
Joseph O'Reilly files a $5,000 damages suit in circuit court through lawyer J A Kiernan against William Shearer a Byway saloonkeeper. O'Reilly alleges Shearer assaulted him at the saloon and again near the American Sanitary Works after following him, requiring medical rest at home.
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J. A. Kiernan
Joseph O'Reilly
Union Street
Han
Circuit Court
William Shearer
Sheerer
O'Reilly
Elizabeth
Tha
Reheever
Reilly
American Sanitary Works
Buyway
Pia
O'Really
Atill
Looking for Uncle Arrested on Suspicion
Harold Search aged 1 was detained by Captain O Leary on suspicion after wandering near the Jower motion of the city last night. He claimed to have left Easton Pennsylvania with his father, rode to Newark with his uncle Arent Hackman, an Erie Railroad engineer. He said he parted from his father to meet at home Saturday. Authorities held him while Easton relatives are sought.
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Harold Search
O'Leary
Harold
Easton
Newark
Arent Hackman
Erie Railroad
Saloonkeeper Charges Woman With Theft
Angie Cleans, carrying a child, appeared before Judge Mahon to answer a larceny charge filed by William J. Hart, a saloonkeeper, alleging she stole $30 and two bank books from Hart's Spring street establishment. She was released on her own recognizance.
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Angie
Mahon
William J. Hart
Professor Sughrue Touts Teaching Method Amid Unclear Text
A cryptic fragment references a professor named Sughrue and a teaching method at an unclear address in an unspecified city. The text is garbled, offering few verifiable details beyond the names and partial place hints. Further readable context is needed for a precise card.
Legislature's last hours end session and adjournment
The 120th Legislature adjourned at 12 55 am with President Bradley closing the Senate and Speaker Avia receiving a clock gift. Governor Stokes sent a cordial message of thanks as both houses expressed gratitude to officers and leaders. A resolution honored Representative Hamill and others, with continuation noted on the next page.
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Trenton
Mareh al
Bradley
Benate
Hoth Houdt
Stokes
Legis Iaire
Senate
Cross
Cosmor
Bridley
Morrell
Heal
Avia
Huimill
Avia Hht
Hamill
Dut
Avis
Stone Throwers arraigned in police court in Bush district
Tony Viscount, public scavenger, reported a plan of assault by three youths in The Bush. Honey McDonald, George Southgarf Albert all off were arraigned before Judge Mahon. They allegedly threw wherries from the Central railroad bridge at drivers, then fled to Magnolia avenue and Division Street. They were fined $10, dismissed from Tenkins Rubber Works.
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Tony Viscount
Judge Mahon
Honey McDonald
George Southgarf
Albert
Tenkins
Magnolia Avenue
Dividion Street
Central Railroad Bridge
Che Hove
Tim
Senator Cras Retires From Practice Of Law
A federal law bans nine judges from practicing law, and Senator Cras dissolves his partnership with Louis New Trix upon appointment on the bench. The dissolution ends a long partnership and marks a significant career change. Judge Crona and Mr Noe, former classmates, have long run the firm together. Noe becomes the Avis at censor and they retain offices in Union County Trant Company's building, a site occupied by the firm for years.
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C.0ss
United States Court
Cras
Noe
Hie Avis Atte Censor
WIHT
Union County Trant Company
Finn
Spent Found Money Arrested For Larceny
Louis Rash of Bayway and Washiscton avenue was arrested after finding a pack of money on March 2. The find led to a claim of larceny against others and bail was posted for trial. Authorities ordered efforts to recover the mislaid funds while the case proceeds.
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Louis Rash
Bayway
Washiscton Avenue
el Dallitre
Levin
Hiemone
Snreeny
Willind
Tile Mahon
Suspect in Navy Desertion Held for Investigation
A man named Michael Flaherty, suspected of deserting from the Navy, was detained at the Elsarhety avenue station. He appeared before Judge Mahon today and was admitted to awaiting further investigation.
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NAVY
Michael Flaherty
Werestad
Offlerr Redei
Elsarhety Avenue
United States
Eliz Commercial College Ad Listing Courses
Fragmentary OCR text advertises Eliz Commercial College with business preparation courses and department offerings. Mentions third party names and an address at Wes 205-208 Brood mye pu Jox with unclear street details. The legible bits suggest a promotional card for training in commerce.
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Eliz Commercial College
Tounge
Horiard We Bogkkerlon
Tangier Welcomes Kaiser William Arrival Amid Harbor Show
Tangier hosts Kaiser William as the steamer Mannheim lands amid calm seas. Royal visitors are greeted at the palace after a harbor ceremony, with battleships observing and a ceremonial meal following.
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Tangier
Kaiser William
Bank scandal shocks Lorain as cashier confessed
In Lorain Ohio Citizens Savings Bank faces a crippling defalcation. Directors learned the shortage tonight after review of books. Cashier, assistant cashier, and bookkeeper implicated, bonds posted, and depositors warned no funds likely to be recovered. Kaneen and two Walker staff confessed to bank’s collapse and pledged to surrender all assets to cover losses.
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Lorain
Ohio
le Bah
Latain
Musemt
Varuin
Maine
Honecker
Cuahler Kuneon
Walker
Houyt Kaneen
Rome
Rmigke
Kaneou
Walkers
Wall Street Quiet Session Hints at Merger Talk
The New York market opened subdued with limited trading activity. Investors watched merger speculation involving a major company and Western assets, while key commodities like copper saw prices move.
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New York
Pusey and Predictiank
Charla G. Anter Fe Company
Western Hat
Tengesses Coal
Walter Carrie
Republic
Amal
Charles Mo
Harry Vo
Annes
Vos
Mtew
Stork
Sailed Into Port With a Broken Shaft
Fragmentary report notes a vessel arrived at port with a damaged shaft. The text mentions maritime terms and potential delays but omits clear names, places, or dates. Further readable details are scant, with several garbled phrases interrupting the account.
SECRETARY HAY IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES IN ALGIERS
Reports from Algiers state Secretary John Hay, aided by Vibert, remained aboard the Wile Stwelter craft to Naples as they arrived. The American consul met Hay this morning and said Hay noted continued steady improvement in McHinn’s condition.
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Algiers
Hay
Naples
Orm
Oyama to Make Attack on Russian Lines
Dispatches from St Petersburg March 1 report Japanese forces renewing heavy shelling against the Russian center with a likely plan for another major offensive. The rumor suggests General Oyama aims to extend the front and push a decisive advance, narrowing the Russian defense perimeter.
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St. Petersborg
French Ambassador Diplomatic Meeting Reported
Washington March 31 The French ambassador Mothaserand held a half hour conference with the President this morning amid rumors of a potential mediation between Russia and Japan. The ambassador’s diplomacy and discretion were noted as he conveyed a cross- threat of war and possible peace terms. Petersburg reports cite Gen. Khor Vevil Deen to replace Gen. Sik Navell as chief of staff for wounded selections. Hayashi, the Japanese ambassador to Britain, reportedly informed Lord Jajdowne of terms Japan would accept for peace.
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Washington, D. C
Mothaserand
Pan Hue
St. Petersburg
Roosevelt
Ritcha
Jepan
Nim
Uke Menapeper
Corre
Lintevetois
Stafr
Petersburg
Mareha l
Khor Vevil Deen
Ual
Linieviteh
Sik Navell
Baron Starkelbergs Bos
WABAN
Birminghan
Eh Marek
Maron Hayashi
Great Britain
Haw
Lord Jajdowne
Jaspan
Woman Burned in Tenement House Fire
New York reports Ellen Monchan a 30 year old woman burned to death in a first floor apartment at 205 West Sixty-seventh Street. The blaze endangered the building as her family of six children escaped to safety with help from neighbors.
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New York
Ellen Monchan
Willow
Heath
West Sixty-seventh Street
John Ward
Erate
Mora
Hefistar
Breidt’s Bock Beers Now On Tap At Heidt Brewery
Report notes Heidt Brewing Company rolled out Breidt’s Bock Beer to the market amid hygienic improvements. The announcement cites updated facilities and production steps aligned with new health standards.
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Breidt’s Bock
Heidt Brewing Company
Tae Vito Fe
Boek
Heer
Eiforte
Berg
Annual Meeting of Rapmonia Savings Fund Held
The Mutua Savings Fund Harmonia held its annual meeting last night at Turn Tall Ant Ceporte. Officers were approved and Linghoy, Banking and Insurance Commissioner, attended, expressing surprise at the strong showing of the organization.
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Mutua
Harmonia
Stain Banking and Insurance Commiisioner Linghoy
Assaciation Autor
Dowager Duchess Dead at Ninety Three in Temton
A long standing figure in Mare Street society, the Dowager Duchess Durhms of Alerench has died at age ninety three. The report notes her charitable work and prominence within the region, detailing family ties and local impact as mourners gathered.
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Alerench
Tee
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