Reduction of Ferry Fares Stirs Local Debate
The New Jersey and Staten Island Ferry Company faces opposition to fare cuts as officials discuss rebuilding slips and ferryhouses at East Ever Street and Salen Island shore. The committee hews to existing rates while noting recent 15 trip tickets sold for fifty cents to workers and wider access.
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New Jersey and
Staten Inland Ferry Company
Beaber Bar
East Ever Street
Salen Island
J. Hima
Board of Freeholders
Staten Island
Erees
M. Leavitt
Innes
Passongaea
Ferriage Cis Etek Sahaipo
No Change in Plumbers Strike Sparks Uncertain Standstill
Plumbers began a walkout today with tools moved from shops to homes as talks stalled. Both sides awaited developments while workers and captains weighed the impact as the strike paused with no clear resolution in sight.
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Phuebers
Pome
Ipemtidtad
Wes
Ring Bia
Sheriff seeks five percent share of jail fines
Judge Owen P. Mahon referred a request from Lawrences to the City Council for a five percent commission on fines paid by jail inmates. The sheriff notes fines go to the city while the warden and officers handle releases when funds are paid. The issue was sent to the Law Committees for consideration.
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Owen P. Mahon
Mabon
Law
Fire Traps Nearly Hundred Girls At Mill Blaze
In Philadelphia on May 2 a blaze swept the Francia A Bruner Textile Mill trapping nearly a hundred factory girls on upper floors. Firemen fought through the four-story structure as screams and peril filled the scene. The flames damaged storage areas and endangered workers before being brought under control.
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Philadelphia
Francia
A. Bruner
Flamen
Public Lecture on Old New England at Free Pub
A public lecture on the topic Old New England will be held at the free pub. The event invites residents to learn about historical regional development and cultural heritage through a seated talk by a visiting scholar.
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New England
Nation's Tribute to W Clellan Unveils Statue in Washington
President Roosevelt and generals Sickles Howard and Dodge address ceremonies honoring Major General George B. McClellan. Guests include war veterans and foreign representatives as the equestrian statue is unveiled amid artillery salutes and a band.
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Washington
George B. McClellan
Roosevelt
Daniel K. Sickles
C. O. Howard
Grenville M. Dodge
White House
Fort Myer
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Congress
Henry C. Dwight
T Society
Satterlee
Gen. Bratio
Oa Drellan
Futgelvile
Bedelian
U. S. Field Artillery
Columbia Road
Franklin Bell
Army
United States
Pasa
National Guard
Ager Sf Mtatup
Commeticut Avenue
Plainfield Man Held For Stealing Bicycle
Albert E. Conway of North Plainfield is held on charges of bicycle theft after a reported incident in the borough. Police say the arrest follows an investigation and the bicycle was recovered.
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Plainfield
Albert E. Conway
North
John Mitchell Improves After Operation
John Mitchell shows favorable condition after an operation. The report notes relief of pains and improving serenity following the surgery. Further details reference his recovery in a medical care context with no complications indicated.
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John Mitchell
Valeer St
Young Women as Minstrels at Jacobs Theatre Crowd Gathers
A large Jacobs Theatre audience witnessed a college minstrel show staged by the Daughters of Taabells with Knights of Columbus aid. Miss Margaret L. O'Brien framed the opening with blue and gold lights as around sixty performers, including chorus and circle, presented songs arranged by Professor Harry Wetton. Highlights included Agnes Lawlor, Mamie Mylli, Anna Monahan, Carrie Blats, Kitty Duffy, and James McMahon, with strong singing, dancing, and a final notable piece themed around Abraham Lincoln victory. The crowd crowded the downstairs, balcony and gallery, and the performance was praised for its professional polish.
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Jacobs Theatre
Court Bayley
Daughters of Taabells
Bayley Council
Knights of Columbus
Margaret L. O'Brien
Harry Wetton
James Moriarity
Agnes Lawlor
Ban Peandeco Bay
Jobe
Vasta Victoria
Agawaa Mga
Anna Monahan
Oates
John Paul
Rears
Carrie
Blanche
Idaho
James McMahon
Abraham Aes Washington
Stbard
Dane
Reception to Rev Balderston Tonight At Methodists
A notice announces a reception for Rev Balderston this evening hosted by the Pyetor family and supporters of the Methodist church community. The event invites local members to welcome the minister and express goodwill.
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MR. Balderston
Bryan at Newark dinner touts initiative and referendum
The People's Lobby hosted US Bryan in Newark for a dollar dinner with about 100 attendees. He spoke in non partisan tones on initiative and referendum, urging popular control over voting for senators and government questions while defending Democratic alignment and party unity.
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Ark
Seta Ewark
New Dereey
Bryan
Colonel Bian
Demosthenes
Hudson County
Hermann B. Walker
Mas
Walker
Tandpatior Sanat
Repub
United States
Qouma's Action Triggers Outbreak Claims
Unclear report notes that Qouma's action is linked to an outbreak, with MPD involvement and mentions an auntie as a related figure. Details are fragmented but point to a public health concern and police response.
ELOPING MINISTER 18 UNFROCKED IN HEIST OF LOVE
New York May 2 A sensational case unfolds as Rev John Knode Cooke of St George's Hempstead elopes with 17 year old heiress Morette Whaley, deserting his wife. A nation wide search is ordered with security checks on steamers. the church leadership deems the action gallant in a scandal tainted episode involving prominent parishioners.
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New York
Ohn Knode Cooke
St. George's Episcopal Church of Hempstead
Li Ly
Tipane
Morette Whaley
Meny
Europe
St. George's Church
E. H. Tlorriman
August Belmont
Mer
Theodore Havemeyer
Burgess
Augie Belmont
Cooke
de Kuin
Eleven Killed as Whipple Mines Blast in West Virginia
Charleston May 2 A Whipple Mines report says all miners in the shaft when the explosion occurred have been accounted for and the death toll is eleven Fifty three men escaped by climbing a 480 foot airshaft ladder Some men learned of the blast only after twenty minutes The cause remains a mystery though blamed on routine mine perils and a pending investigation by authorities. lawmakers vow stringent action.
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Charleston
W. Va
Whipple
Virginis
Jonas
Long Sent to Jail for Stealing Pansies
A man received thirty days in jail or a ten dollar fine plus costs after being found guilty of stealing pansies. The incident occurred at a location referred to in the imperfect OCR report, with other suspects reportedly eluding capture. The record emphasizes the court action and the lenient outcome given the petty nature of the theft.
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Jere
Costa
Wall Street May 1 Market Activity Narrowing Gloom
New York May 1 a wavering session carried through the trading hour with slight gains supported by Union Pacific which rose about 1 8 points before the close. Government bonds were steady while the rest of the bond market softened and overall market activity remained active but uncertain.
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New York
Union Pacific
Trolley franchise debate ends with narrow council vote
City Council narrowly passes the trolley ordinance on second reading after debate over repealing the Mount Ollvet Cemetery line franchise. Only Richters objects, arguing against repealing the measure. Officials discuss delays and future lines while a company representative pushes for a five mile track along Main Street.
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Cannell
Wis
Kellogg
Richters
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Ordinsare
Wanaloo
Jefferdon Avenue
Ae Corporation
Oita
Becvice Wea
Michael Boyle
Ate
Rowaver
Aly
Parigh Buys Property May Build School
Parigh purchases local property with plans to construct a school on the site near the corner of Anba, according to the report. The move signals potential development and community impact for the area.
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Parigh
H. Schreiber Address Listing at Regen Street
Reading shows H Schreiber located at 101 103 Broad Street Regen with a listing for F Statdlaat at 50e and WL D listed for a pet item, reflecting a miscellaneous early 20th century directory fragment.
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H. Schreiber
Broad Street
Regen
F. Statdlaat
D. Pet
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