Irate Owner Victorious Over Linemen at Portagenue Street
Oscar Grante, owner near Portagenue and Fourth Street, repelled a Public Service Corporation crew attempting to plant a pole on his property. Grante claimed he acted to defend his interests and warned he would respond if forced to protect his frontage. A crowd gathered as the confrontation ended with Grante appearing to prevail, amid speculation whether fear of a gun or the linemen’s unfamiliarity with the area influenced the outcome.
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Public Service Corporation
Oscar Grante
Portagenue
Fourth Street
Granse
Granze
Journal
Stee
Mr. Granae
Pastor Aked Attacks Rich Women In Fashionable New York
English preacher Dr. Charles F Aked denounces society women in a Telegraph New York interview. He says many married women are not wives or mothers, living in elegant apartments yet lacking homes, and laments leisure class decadence. He calls for reform through women’s suffrage and moral awakening.
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York
New York
Charles F. Aiked
Parton
Thin Fifth Avene Baptist Church
Aked
Halfrape Movement
Assaulted by Three Boys in Street Near Home
Reports say Harry Cohen of 410 Band arrested after being assaulted by three boys on a street near his home. Police say the incident occurred shortly after a night patrol. Officer Bigier Fainduro arrested the armful suspects for assault and potential further charges as the investigation continues.
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Harry Cohen
Atrest
Court Tower
Saalnst
Eliime
Bigier Fainduro
Tairy Coesneunge
Torres
Bia
Two Mothers-in-Law Figures In Court Case
In City Criminal Court Alexander Wieming of 15 Smith Street was arraigned on charges of beating his wife Mrs Fleming. The custody dispute over their baby involves Fleming's claim his mother-in-law interfered and refused to return the child. Judge Mahon set bail at $200 and referred the matter to Grand Jury.
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City Criminal Court
Alexander Wieming
Smith Street
Fleming
Alfred A. Stein
Bad Aha
Cal Weil
Mahon
Offierra Feehan
O'Brien
Presting
Joan
Remedy Maker Burned In Home Fire Accident
A homemade rheumatiam remedy boil over caused a stove fire at 83 Elizabeth Avenue. Walter Lignth, 40, suffered facial and hand burns and was cared for by Dr. Arthur Stern after engines and a truck responded to box 63. The blaze occurred in a twoand a half story dwelling owned by Mrs. Julia Kenah.
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Walter Lignth
Elizabeth Avenue
Bae Ee
Petra
Arthur
Arthur Stern
Mra
Julia Kenah
Former Chief Devery Fined for Speeding in Police Court
Ex chief W. H. Devery appeared in Joel police court for speeding as his chauffeur John Brunet fled from Newtown to Forest Hills at high speed. Police said the chase featured the heat chief New York ever had. Brunet and Devery faced a $100 bail or fine for trial in J. Bemisons Court.
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Flushing
Devery
Joel
Biefele
Shay
John Brunet
Newtown
Forest Hills
New York
J. Bemslons Court
Church raffles indictment shocks Martingville
A sensational order by Judge Willis directs the Grand Jury to indict church rafflers seen as gambling. Indictments are expected against a number of church workers in Newville over raffles run for money, with raffled items to be treated as ordinary gambling.
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Martingville
W. Va
Willis
Grand Jury
Afl
Raffles
Newville
Reverend Hale Hlapet Franklin Spencer Se Keim Representation
The item notes that Rev. Hale Hlapet Franklin Spencer Se Keim is represented in a defined capacity, detailing the subject’s formal title and affiliation within a historical context.
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Hale Hlapet Franklin Spencer Se Keim
Exploding dynamite kills seven near Nimrod Montana
Explosive blast on a Milwaukee road construction site near Nimrod Montana yesterday killed seven men and seriously injured four others. The accident occurred along the right of way under construction by the railroad as crews worked with dynamite and steam shovels. Authorities were sorting wreckage and identifying the victims.
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Missant
Mont
Naviers
Nimrod
Aera
Milwaukee Road
Police Watch Fast Autoists in City Speed Crackdown
Offhern Rabig and Hess of the motorcycle squad enforced a curb on speeders following mayor Mravlag orders. Police warned drivers along city routes and ferry approaches to slow down or face arrest, aiming to keep Eliaa-Heth clear of crashes. Officials cite long trips through the city as justification for strict limited speeds and ongoing enforcement.
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Offhern Rabig
Hess
Mravlag
Spord-Fienda
Warlay
Reed
Eliaa- Heth
Committee Considers Street Improvements
City Council Committee on Streets and Highways weighed several long delayed projects last night. Plans to open Lafayette Street, Nolla Avenue, and Chilton Street were discussed but no action taken, awaiting land for widening and necessary safeguards. Street paving was also reviewed amid a broader municipal works agenda.
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Hangjing
Lafayette Street
Reida Street
Smith
Trinity Place
Droad Street
West Jersey Street
Murray Street
Arrest Reported For Store Robbery In Broadway Area
Police say two suspects wired into the Waslark area assisted in a robbery at Dev Korn’s store on Broadway. Entry was made months ago with twenty five pairs of shoes missing. Detectives continue to work the case. arraignment is expected tomorrow.
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Mal Eahey
Waslark
Anc
Dev Korn
Broadway
Kajgkey
Roosevelt As African Hunter Entices Giraffe Quest
Telegraph reports Col Theodore Roosevelt known as Bwana Tumbo by local tribes in Nairobi. He is revered for rifle mastery, killing two lions with first shot and saving beaters last Saturday. Expedition hunts toward giraffe with Selous guiding beaters. giraffe sightings complicate pursuit. Lions sent to Mombasa for curing and US journey, native awe and admiration noted.
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Nairobi
British East Africa
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Hwa “DumAbo
Cuetom
Nitmié
Roonevelt
Mombasa
United States
Velt
Selous
Wall Women Convene at Plainfield Session
The twenty sixth annual session of the American Wall Association opens at Second Avenue Presbyterian Church in Plainfield with 76 delegates. Mrs. Charles J. Parkhurst of New York presides, outlining work and noting growing membership as delegates discuss pensions and socialize with visiting delegations.
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Plainfield
May
Second Avenue Presbyterian Church
Mra
Charles J. Parkhurat
New York
Frederick G
Parkhurst
Rea Om
John H. Scribner
Wiehen
Frederick G. Mead
Cowboy Mayor Winner In Omaha May Election
In Omaha voters backed Dahlman over Republican rivals with a clear plurality. The strong showing by the wreboy candidate followed a campaign featuring roping events and a festive parade atmosphere. Drogile trailed briefly as ballots were tallied, but Dahlman maintained the lead, capturing the mayoral prize amid a dry-leaning electorate.
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Omaha
Wreboy
Mayer
Dahlman
Bronebo
Local Gazette Brief Fragment Summary
Fragmentary OCR reads names like MAIR, S01, Poison TCH POR G and M GALE with unclear context. No coherent event, date, or location discernible.
Two Inmates Escape From Rahway State Reformatory
Frank N. White of Paterson and John E. Williams of Newark escaped from the Rahway State Reformatory while Williams, recovering from typhoid fever, was in the hospital. They used a stretcher to scale a wall and fled with a hospital coat and rubber overshoes. Police were alerted but no trace found. Williams is 20, White about 30, with White described as from a wealthy family but prone to trouble.
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Rahway
State Reformatory
Frank N. White
Paterson
John E. Wiliams
Newark
Williams
Bik
White
Tr. Westervelt
Haya
Reformatory
Frank Moore
Man Freed by Petition in Special Court Hearing
In view of a petition presented to the court, Judge Atwater granted a two year probationary sentence for Ranaum Reed after the defendant pleaded guilty to robbery charges. Reed, 20, admitted forcing a residence robbery at the home of Samuel Koestler with a revolver and was placed under Probation Officer Mim’s care. A Thelmer girl involved was sent to the State Home for Girls after testimony. Prosecutor Swift argued clemency and Linden residents pledged to aid Reed in remaining lawfully. Reed promised improvement and an offer of a job in Linden was noted. Other inmates, including Anthony Violla and Allen, faced separate charges with varied outcomes. A Plainfield carpenter testified about a separate stealing charge, leading to a county jail sentence for six years and a plea to additional charges.
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Ludge Atwater
Weatfield Avanurgy
Thelmer Girk
Reed
Swift
Harold
Linden
Fier
Inlanden
Anthony Violla
Plainfield
Allen
Villa
Wodore Kellarale
Senvertten
John Glynn
Irs
Open For Business Hoffmann Photo Studio Ad
The notice advertises Hoffmann photo studio at 300 East Jersey Street for fine artistic work. It claims Hoffmann has held prominent positions in major European studios and lists locations in Frankfurt am Main Paris and other cities. The fragmentary text mentions a police matter and a Ramapo Mountains case but lacks clear details.
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Hoffmann Photo Studio
East Jersey
Neweet Iil Beet
Hoffmann Ban
Man
Jrankfort-on-the Main
Ber- Tin
Paria
Thie Country
Aptavi Lim
St Patrick’s pupils enjoy matinee of farces His Abbut Wife and A Case of Bupension
About 1 200 children of St Patrick's Parochial and High Schools attended a matinee by St Patrick's Alumni at the period hall. The performance featured farces His Abbut Wife and A Case of Buspansion with a dance to follow. The audience filled the gallery and every nook of the large hall, and the show drew hearty laughter from the young cast and participants including Arthur Byapelt and John Potton among others. a lively community event with notable local names in attendance.
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St. Patrick's
William Sarees
Ite ‘Everett
Arthur
Byapelt
Ition
Bradley Tuber
Parka Hile Chuns
John
Potton
eNroush
Pard Taeahy
Agnes MacPherson
Wate Ua Melon Warry Mra
Munford Wella
Society
Eleanor Perry
Park
Anna Bultivan Ming
le Petts
Hoovelia’ Helreme
Tivetfonber
Hrenayn Halil
When Mothee
Giechon
Mat Weatherine
Jaret Gomminenty
Brama
Bradley
Sonia
Dorwth
Alier
Auidred
Mian
Anna Tunningban
Mas Gertrude Bren Anap
Sime Helen Ber Marot
Tee
Jank
Ae Kinard Leahy
Bowerd Keelinn
Dane Wee Jeg
Ophelia
Rowaite- Burne Frof
Emallon Ygerion
Thomas Swilea Kearhleen Seip
Asy
Mies Kathering Lavine WE Peerener
Jomeph Lynch
Wall Street Opening Market Tone Mixed in Early May Trade
The New York stock market started irregular and unsettled on May 5, with steel and rail shares mostly steady and speculative selling weighing on leaders. Government bonds held firm while other issues fluctuated and traders awaited a new incentive to lift prices.
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Joarmel
New York
Nofe Om Poelts
Yeseedy
Protedt
Ronstone Chesay Steel Industrists
Young Mueck Found After Four Weeks Missing
Otto Mueck of Charry Street Newark reported his son Enlil Mueck aged one year disappeared four weeks ago. The boy was found at his uncle in Chicago and will return home soon. The family has offered no reasons for the disappearance.
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Enlil Musck
Otto Mueck
Charry Street
Chicago
Nat Vorden
Kmfi
Ieee
Illpean
Ant
Westen Works
Newark
Anke
Mueck
Serviloo
Governor's I
Ten Thousand Dollar Damages Suit In Court
In October 1906 Margaret I Brink sues North Jersey Street Railway Company for damages over her husband’s death struck on a streetcar track. Trial began with Brink's death cited and witnesses expected. verdicts previously reached were questioned and the case may occupy most of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret I. Brink
North Jersey Street
Brink
COTTON KING'S MILLIONS TO HELP TO FREE JORDAN
Jordan Jordan, sentenced for murder in the first degree for killing his wife, faces a new appeal. The defense seeks a retrial, arguing doubts over the verdict.
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Cotton King's Millons
Jordan
Hournal
Toston
May
Honor
Elmer Jordan
Myakim
Ene
Locals at Encampment Honor Patriarchs at Ceremony
Community members gathered at the encampment to honor prominent local figures labeled the Patriarchs. The event featured speeches and a wreath presentation marking the occasion.
Plainfield Passes Dog Tax Ordinance
May 1 Pisingeld reports the town council enacted a dog tax of 2 dollars per year with penalties for noncompliance and enforcement leading to potential fines or removal of dogs until the tax is paid.
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Pisingeld
Newey
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Plainfield Auxiliary
Charles H. Parkhurst
Mair
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Rahway Reformatory
Telegrep
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