Former Chief of Police John Keron Dies in City
Former Elizabeth police chief John Keron died at his home on Chestnut Street after a week of illness. He led Union County boards and served as chief of police, county detective, and livery stable operator with his son. Survived by son J Edward Keron and daughters Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Powelson.
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John Keron
Union County
Chestnut Street
Keron
Citizens Building and Loan Association
Evergreen Cemetery Association
Union Couity Savings Bank
Elizabeth
Union County Board of Freeholders
Excise Board
Sevral
St. John's Epjiscopal Chirk
Hiis
John Edward Keron
J. Edward Keron
Augustua B. Thompson
Scranton
A. M. Powelson
Annie Bowton
Brooklyn
Woman killed in dynamite explosion at Dover home
Mrs Joseph M Lotick died when dynamite stored in her house exploded while she slept with her two children. Her 5 year old son was seriously injured and likely to die. the baby was unharmed. The blast blew the wall from the dwelling, husband away at work bearing fault to a kitchen stove heat source.
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Dover
Joseph M. Lotick
Suffrage Bill Passes Wisconsin Senate and Legislature
Maison Wisconsin March 31 the Wisconsin State Senate voted 4 to 1 to pass the Wames bill granting women full suffrage in all state elections. The measure has cleared the Lower House and will become law if voters approve in the upcoming general election referendum.
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Maison
Wis
State Senate
Wisconsin
Hetta
Panic Flaring as Girls Escape Baltimore Fire
A Baltimore fire drew panic among female workers at the Hopkins Vadering Company on Sharp and Pratt streets. About 25 escaped by narrow stairways. Deputy Enrich and fire officials secured the scene. Loss estimated around 50 dollars as the blaze spread through the building.
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M. Wiettenstens
Hopkins
Sharp
Pratt
Horton
Ailye
Enrich
Fire Escapes for Buildings in Elizabeth to Be Installed
The State Tenement House Commission and Building Inspector Edward A. Brennan will install iron and steel fire escapes on over seventy five Elizabeth buildings. New and upgraded exits will cover four story tenements and factories with workers, boosting safety after the Newark High Street factory fire.
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Edward A. Brennan
Elizabeth
Logal
Brownan
Campbell Art Company
United States Umbrella Company
Elizabeth Avenue
Singer Company
Jtt
Newark
St. Adelbert
Schaet Daling
Six Read, Many Hurt When Wind Hits Town in Alabama
A violent windstorm wrecked Gainesville in Monroe County Alabama killing six and injuring forty. Over a hundred buildings were destroyed as trees and crops were uprooted along a 200 foot wide swath. Victims died in collapsing houses.
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Mobile
Ala
Gainesville
Monroe County
Sale of New Spring Suits at Levy Store
A New York manufacturer offers women’s spring suits in black navy serge gray, with new style skirts and guaranteed satinings. Tomorrow only, prices from two to fifteen dollars, plus a line of coats dresses and children’s wear. Store opens 12 M. at 27 08 Elizabeth. Also adverts for shorthand courses and photo services.
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New York
Levy
John Morrison Killed On Rail In Central Tracks Tragedy
John Morrison of 386 Westfield Avenue El Mora was struck from behind on the Central Railroad tracks at 10 this morning and died instantly. He left home at 9 30 and his body was taken to AC Prall in Roselle. Morrison had long residence here, worked for Frank Schmeider the mason, attended German Presbyterian Church, and is survived by four sons John Williams Millard and Thomas and two daughters Mrs William Reuter of Second and Elizabeth avenues and Anna of New York City.
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John Morrison
Westfiehd Avenue
el Mora
Central Railroad
Vetat
AC. Prall
Roselle
Morrison
New York City
Frank Schmeider
German Presbyterian Church
John
Williams
Millard
Thomas Morrison
Willian Reuter
Second and
Elizabeth Avenues
Anna
Policeman Ford Dies By Suicide After Arrest Scene
Newark area police report Patrolman Ford's mind troubled by illness led to a fatal act. He shot himself after restraining a suspect near Nutley then entered Nutley police headquarters. Ford, believed to suffer from tuberculosis, died instantly as the bullet struck his heart.
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Newark
Mare
Daniel Ward
Nutley
Charaeters
Hitster
Sunmd
Wilford Stayer
Ford
Connolly Names Law Library Committees
James C. Connolly, president of the Union County Bar Association, announced the committees for 1911. Members include John K English, Elizabeth. William Newcorn, Plainfield. Fred C. Hyer, Rahway. Edward S. Atwater Jr., Elizabeth. George Nall, Plainfield. J Furman Denton, Elizabeth. The association plans rapid growth of its law library, aiming to be among the state's finest, with many volumes and new bookcases. The committee for additions and repairs includes John K English, E. S. Atwater Jr., and J. C. Connolly.
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James C. Connolly
Union County Bar Association
John K English
Elizabeth
William Newcorn
Plainfield
Fred C. Hyer
Rahway
Edward S. Atwater, Jr
George Nall
J Furman Denton
Nathan R. Leavitt
Samuel Schleimer
William R. Codington
Robert H. McAdams
A. A. Stein
C. A. Swift
Mary Alward
John R. Connolly
Law Library of the
Bar Association
John K. English
Atwater, Jr
J. C. Connolly
Newark M E Conference Opens Thirteenth Annual Session
The Newark M E Conference begins its thirteenth annual session at First Presbyterian Church Newark with Laymen Association leaders and ministers present. Committees are named, hotel aid for traveling pastors discussed, and union of Methodist branches debated amid district reports and special services.
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Prema
Newark
Martel
Vta
Bency
First Presbyterian Church
Lenis Col
Pitts
GM. van Aken
A.B. Meredith
FL A. Trowbridge
Mo E F. Blanchard
Morse
Lively fight for colonel in Second Regiment election
A Star Correspondent reports a tight race for the colonel position in the Second Regiment. Major McCullough’s faction supports Reading. Martin pushes a strong challenge with four contenders, including Hall and Clark. The nomination decision will be made next Tuesday at the armory, with General Cottie expected to oversee the vote.
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Forman
Willian
B. Martin
Elizabeth
Horace M. Reading
McCullough
Reading
Martin
Wfl Cottiie
Orr
Princeton
Conrad Hall
Weld
Tyald Jeaf
Willard Chirk
New Brunawick
Ado Capetaf Morton
Chmpany A
Gapianis Hall
Cherk
Harvard President Joins Postal Rate Commission
President A Lawrence Lowell of Harvard University accepts membership on the commission to study possible raises in magazine postal rates. Other members include Justice Hughes of the Supreme Court and Lawrence Maywell, solicitor general during Nevels administration. The panel plans to begin work soon.
Misha Defends Self as Two Robbers Fire On Him
The incident on Curnett Street involved Misha being approached by two unidentified men under cover of night. He fired three shots with his revolver, aiming to deter the assailants who fled after the exchange. He reports no possession of weapons and says the robbers appeared to plan the attack.
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Misha
Tiple Wartehmian
Bil
Curnett Street
Wighwaaiel
Varagbrellia Witelle
Miskin
Miska
Mieka
Miski
Chile
Ein
Miskit
Fragmentary Telegram留 News Telex Report
Uneven telegraph text from Workington March 31 hints at wartime effects and public reaction with garbled names and places. The fragment mentions New York events and a response by a person named Sey and Pern, unclear due to transcription errors.
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Workington
New York
Vessel in danger of wrecking near New London
A wrecking crew from New Orleans assisted by ING crew faced a vessel in imminent danger of breaking up near the Sound at an Eastern port. The report notes telephony alerts and ongoing efforts to salvage and stabilize the ship.
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Minfrel
Ig Phawereer
Dymthy
Acconig
Clark Aims to Join Wilson and Bryan in Burlington Speech
Star Correspondent reports Champ Clark may attend a Burlington celebration with Governor Woodrow Wilson and Colonel William Jennings Bryan. The visit could boost Clark's national profile as speculation grows he seeks the Democratic ticket, possibly as vice president, with Wilson as presidential nominee.
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Star
Washington
Champ Clark
Burlington
Woodrow Wilson
William A. Bryan
Con. Breas
Wilson
Bryan
HW O
Sperkertohe
Wim
Clark
Missouri
Democratc
Wiser
Iwethera
Leaders Try to Break Albany Deadlock Over Senate Choice
Albany March 21 Boss Murphy of Tammany arrives from New York to press a compromise for the Senate. Insurgents study Justice James O Gorman records, weighing support as caucus adjourns to 3 PM and reconvenes at 5 PM for a probable election.
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Journal
Albany
Boss Murphy
Tammany
New York
Murphy
James O'Gorman
Supreme Court
Elnek
O’gorman
Wall Street Market Flickers With Mixed Opening
A March report from New York notes varied opening on the stock exchange with many issues slipping later, while several major names showed limited declines. Investors watched initial moves as prices shifted and volume remained moderate in early trading.
Levy's millinery gains in Union County market
A damaged OCR fragment describes Levy's millinery store in Union County, touted as the largest shop in the area. It mentions ongoing competition, bulk purchasing, and style demands driving fast turnover and price pressure.
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