Road repair dispute centers on Elizabeth jurisdiction
A lengthy opinion to the Board of Freeholders held that Westfield Avenue between Orchard Street and Hogway lies under the City of Elizabeth and not the Freeholders. The case stems from Roselle and nearby residents demanding road repairs. the decision cites historic acts allowing Freeholders to widen or improve roads and to fund streetcar routes, placing cost-sharing on municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoath of
Freeholders
Thin City
Auty
Willian R. Codington
Westfield Avenue
Orchard Street
Hogway
Elizabeth
Roselle
Ylof Preeholders
Ane
Sonis
Ceeholds
Yener
Opinim
Vialeth
Romelle
Minty
West- Hell
Mirabeth
Boyway
Wentfield Avenue
Board of Chosen
Board of Presholders
Ronda
Anid
Mrs Waterbury Wins Automobile Suit in Morristown Court
Mrs Waterbury won a $0 verdict in a Morristown Circuit Court case against Ronttel Rosenberg over injuries from a car collision between Chatham and Madison streets. The jury found no cause for action as the plaintiff Rosenberg alleged chauffeur negligence while Rosenberg testified he was riding a bicycle when struck. Judge Finck presided with former Governor Woodes as attorney for Waterbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick M. Waterbury
Fmir
Mire Waterbury
Voodees
Waterbury
Hndew
W. W. Caller
Rosenberg
Megligenen
von: Hind
Mayor Stein speaks to Bathn students in school program
Mayor Stein addressed about 650 pupils in an assembly at the Bathn school. The program featured a student chorus, recitations, and musical selections by the school orchestra and vocalists. Speakers included Delozier Davidson and Marguerite Evkerty, with remarks from Rev Go Tyman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atilic Athor
Sitvie
Meta “Leur
Lollenring
Ho Thaw Sigant Society
Sithootias
Aldrew
Delozier Mavidson
Willia
Whynatta
Mise
Marguerite Evkerty
Mixa
Keith Perandrens
the Rov
Go Tyman
D. Levetion
Orelestra
Swift Honored At Nineteenth Knights Meeting in Newark
Walter K. Swift of this city was elected supreme representative of the National Convention to be held in Atlantic City in October. Frank Foote, also of this city, was installed grand warden. Present were Gyenceer G. Avern Brown Thomiss Ellervoi Webster Brooks and James Stewart among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Malta
Newark
Walter K. Swift
THY
Atlantic City
Frank Foote
Wan
Si Lhme
Gyenceer G. Avern
Brown
Thomiss Ellervoi
Webster Brooks
Jamee Stewart
Coal supply crisis grows in far north Alaska
Cordova reports a serious coal disruption tied to imports from Canada as Washington officials fail to act. The Alaska Great coal field development stalls after a steamer cargo was discarded, prompting Mayor Lathrop to seek Governor Clark's federal aid. Local leaders and a steamship agent faced crowd anger but avoided violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jornal
Cordova
Alaska
Washington
Moet
Alagka Styrmship Company
Tility Mint
Stegmyre Kult Mikes
Lathrop
Clark
A. A Adams
Chamber of Commerce
Chan
Mosquito War Fund Drive Needs $70 and More
The Health Board reports a shortfall in funding for extermination work against mosquitoes. A $300 city appropriation was deemed inadequate, with requests for about $500 total including private gifts. Public donations and publicity are urged to sustain the campaign and cover 400 meters of necessary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trealt
Board of Health
Boo Wan
Hen Jain Whitely
Journal
Ibuel Hut
Waraks
Salem
A.M. Smout
Whitely
eHalth
Elizabeth
Thury Hefslum
Jeh- Lirdy
Another Wreck Victim Dies in Utica Train Crash
Telegraph report from Knatun dated May 5 reports Miss Carrington Ford Utica schoolteacher died Tuesday after injuries from last Saturday’s excursion train wreck at Martins Creek. Eleanor Rutherford, seated beside her, died shortly after at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knatun
Miss Carrington Ford
Utica Ehhooltemcer
Ann
Martin's Creek
Kapital Tasday
Eleanor Rutherford
Stern
Rita Mona
Diel
Prison Break Attempt Foiled At State Penitentiary
A prisoner named Sniley Jack, serving twenty years, attempted to escape from the State Prison at Trenton on a Wednesday. Guards and authorities intervened after a companion inmate disclosed the plan, halting the attempt and maintaining containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hohn Aitken
Sniley Jack
Trenton
Whent Re
Wreck Probe Details Emerging Near Pennsylvanian Mall
A late report outlines a fatal wreck near a Pennsylvanian mall, with investigators tracing the route and noting a possible vehicle failure. Officials from local agencies and medical responders described the scene, while preliminary findings suggested severe impact. Further inquiries are expected to clarify the sequence of events and identify those involved.
Decies Family Notice From Lakewood May Session
May session of the family of tinurge J Plaid ern troubiml to-day. Lagly Decies formerly Vivian cade, now in a factory. Mrs. Anthony Dresel and Maughan anticipate a visit during May. Grand Jury meeting hours to shift from morning to afternoon. Nourse and Jt Eyes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemaelet
Lakewood
Tinurge
J. Plaid
Jamdon
Decies
Vivian Cade
Gould
Maughan
Anthony Dresel
de Natton
Witton
Body of Child Found Buried in Backyard
A 27 year old woman from Oo Hrowtway is held without bail on charges after police found a newborn infant buried in a yard behind her home. Detectives traced the infant from a restaurant near the Singer plant to Cramp’s, where a coworker noticed the birth. The unnamed girl confessed to burying the infant and claimed it was stillborn, while authorities pursue the alleged father and further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silume Haiszuk
Pinin
James O'Brien
Hovelman Reitman
Teonard
Ringer
O'Leaey
Procince
O'Brien
Keilman
Singer Plant
Rossyck
Cramp'a Reataurant
Mary Yanjenka
Mra. Gramp
Maine
Bean
Broadway
New Utility Law May Prohibit Excursions
Telegraph report from May 6 notes state officials debate a new public utility law potentially banning special railroad excursions. Railroad interests contend interpretation may allow limited trips but fear broad prohibitions could affect hundreds of excursion programs linked to summer resorts and mountain destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenton
State Board of Publicity Commissioners
Karboy
Newark
Seine Railroad
Flofilé
Evry
Levi
Man charged with disorderly conduct after alleged insult
Mary Desmond of 727 High Street testified that George Steal of 705 Marshall Street insulted and propositioned her at her home. Steal denied the allegations in the Police Court, with the case proceeding after a morning arraignment and a 30 day sentence contemplated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
Mary Desmond
High Street
George Steal
Yeaa Ak
Marshall Street
Aid
Costae Mart Deameml
Atrauh Leucine
Straub
Important clothing deal and attrition in Mortmoorlai trade
Fragmented OCR text describes a clothing deal involving Charlee Sietn and Mortmoorlai Attributers for Fehlen Brothers. References to a crackdown on a working-aulie, a figure named Mr Brain, and a mysterious sale or purchase are noted but details are unclear. The passage cites The New York American and mentions an amount of 15k in passing, with no clear outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee Sietn
Clutier
Mortmoorlai
Fehlen Brothers
Estreinel
Wwe
Trackwalker Shot by Railroad Detective in Yard Dispute
A railroad yard incident led to a shooting when an on duty Trackwalker and a railroad detective confronted each other after drinking. The detective fired striking the man, who later died. Authorities say the confrontation followed an argument in the transfer yard as both men were on duty nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhmor
He Police
Tamer Roneskatis
Lis
Lola Bat
Ushawalli
Baranie
Ina
Condinium
Ye Hall
Revolvey
Bia
Rosenkeanz
Osrubrin
False affidavit blocks Kenilworth license in Kentlworthy case
In a Fourt of Common Pleas hearing Judge Atwater canceled Neilson for a Kenilworth inn license after testimony showed false statements about residence. Attorney Leavitt pressed claims of brewery ties and property deals involving former Kenilworth mayor Hayles. The proceeding continued as the court weighed the brewery's influence and the hotel’s true occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marina Ro P. Neilson
Kentlworthy
Eilizabeth
Tudge Atwater
Lhcenny
Kenilworth
Neilson
Nathan R. Leavitt
Howe
Leavitt Whyte
Neisson
Kenilworth Inn
Maked Tor
William KR. Wilson
Neilsin
T. Laat
Tuteday
Leavitt
Peter ‘Breidé City Brewery
Hayles
Inter
Brat le
Mir. Leagitt
Lewsitt
Une
Honge
Ulver
Atwater
Sipon Klrnels
Jrundge Mwater
Tivense
Neilaon
Approve Armory Plans for Elizabeth Regiments
Tey Tevegrapl reports May plans for a state armory at Elizabeth. The project seeks to host Companion and Keernd Regiments, with proposals progressing through local approval channels and municipal assessments amid ongoing defense infrastructure considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
May & Plana
State
Elizabeth
Thorn in the tainted money tale at Wellesley College
A garbled report from Wellesley College references a past document tied to Sohn D. Hocki feller and a declared stance on a broader issue. The piece notes over 200 undergraduates have migrated from the paper, with unclear details on motives or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley
Oedey ainUng
Welleefey College
Tnt
Sohn D. Hockifeller
Miguel
St le
Farce Presenting Hoorn Comedy Tonight at Pariah Mall
Choe Aleta Hoorn presents the farce Un hrm sia at Hig Germ Pariah Mall tonight. Tickets may be obtained at the box office. the venue warns of limited seating and urges early purchase for the evening performance.
Union County churches form inter church federation
Pastors and laymen from Union County churches met in the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church to form the Union County Federation, with a constitution and bylaws adopted, officers chosen, and plans to address censorship, theatre influence, and jury reform. Speakers included Dr. MacCauley and Rev. J B Crane, who led the session and outlined federation goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iittrint
Union County
First Presbyterian Church
Unis County Federation
Depstty
Tyler
Btw
James William Marshall
First Methodist “Bpiscopal
New Urpnachvl
Mae Cauley
Laurih Presbyterian
Trenton
Maotitilay
Marshall
MacCauley
County Bill Adjustments Narrowly Pass After Notice Confusion
County Treasurer Leavitt failed to receive notice of a local bill affecting county funds. The secretary of state certified amendments to remove the conflict. At a post meeting, Freemen Board members agreed the director and treasurer must sign warrants, and a resolution allowed compliance with the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavitt
Secretary of States
Senate
Billy
Tembera
Neves Navy
Wid Vlerke
Mir. Lawyid
Pete
Extradition Efforts Reported in City Court
A chaotic wartime era style brief notes an arrest in New York for a robbery on April 25. The suspect, nicknamed Spike McKennie, is held pending further investigation after a thirty day jail sentence issued by Judge Murphy. Gallagher is mentioned in a related report about extended service years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Kurry
New York
New
Marko
Dudge
Murphy
Flo
Thoraithine
Spike McKennie
Gallagher Ae
Elizabeth Commercial College Ad Promises Shorthand Training
An old OCR fragment advertises Elizabeth Commercial College offering shorthand bookkeeping and English, with contact at Hernh Building Broad Street and a Tel number. It mentions inducements for compliance and a promotion tied to purchases at Pieidman’s, noting a vague Newark address. The readable text is fragmentary and mixes various business lines and misread names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Commercial Collecr
Baral
Hernh
Broad Street
Ee Mudtickle
Woman Mayor Appeals to Governor for Help
A controversial town dispute pits Mayor against the council as Mrs Wilko appeals to the governor for intervention. The militant mayor accuses the council of stalling appointments and tampering with her administration while urging faster action on key posts and reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hintowell
Bll
Wilko
America
Nity Qyerman Murpor
Brant
Tayen Vaniednen
Alien Tifton
Hose Foosborn
Maushael
Haa
Wilaun
Hospital Inspectors Report Squalid Conditions at St Killan Facility
Board of Health officials investigated the St Killan Hospital after complaints. They found dirty grounds and corridors, medical supplies disorganized, bottles of whiskey in view, and multiple medicines mixed improperly. Officials urged immediate reforms and noted the hospital’s poor overall upkeep and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uenith Cortmda
Lofan
Brown
Board of Healthy
Dolan
le Lafers
Uranghout
Commissioner Brown
Elizabeth
St. Killan
Chohlen
Alrek
Cyrniminsionee Dolan
Wall Street Rumors Shake Markets Amid Policy Shifts
In a chaotic session, New York financial desks pressed as policy hints and corporate reorganizations spurred uneven moves. Traders weighed Amalgamated and related names amid rising expectations for regulatory clarity.
Famous 5. and M. Sale at France's Meat Market
An auction notice describes a large sale featuring wholesale departments from clothing to undergarments and children's wear. It promises a wide stock including hosiery, undergarments, fancy goods, millinery, shoes, and apparel with a broad assortment. The sale is scheduled for Friday, with times and location to centralize commerce. The listing mentions vendors Berdeke and dlnpwore and a 1075 reference, noting poultry and meat market connections.
Foreigners in Capitol City Plan to Fight
Ambitious notes from a foreign policy telegram describe Mexican upheaval near Mexico City and the movement of revolutionaries. Foreigners, including Americans, fear for safety and are evacuating as the State Department seeks protection of rights and property. The report notes widespread unrest and potential clashes as federal forces hold key cities amid deteriorating conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol City
Preneh Club
Tar Reucinng
Fats High Palong
Forsignera
Atm Inte
Maxallan
War Office
Cosi
Mexico
Porraan
Idaur
Government Ofluta
Targer
Posta
Sowe
Washington
State Department
Villenaml
Toutuy
Battle of the Pueblo
Wlrong
Mexico City
Revirtod
Kedora
Jenidora
Barge Ends A Thrilling Trip After Four Days Late
The Panther Creek coal and refit barge from Tebigh reached Lew Haven after a perilous voyage marked by fog and a heavy collision. Heavy seas, a sinking damage, and towing helped guide the vessel into safety, with delays at New Haven and Providence before final arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bone
Lnet
Bedfort
Lew Haven
New Haven
Dub
Prrividenes
Turkeys and millinery sale shocks local shoppers
A chaotic ad lists a wide array of discounted items including turkeys, millinery, dresses, ties, and Willow patterns. Prices are cut across stock with mentions of reduced goods from gowns to hats and accessories. Local department store showcases drastic price drops and clearance items in a cluttered, promotional style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawss
ainellliGery
Rene Tile
Irene
Milan
Euan Atrawe
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Ounty
City
Reeholders
Mrs. Waterbury
Mayor Stein
BATHN
Swift
Biriotty
Benjamin Whitely
Health Board
Seternun
Warton County
Seachere
Penn
Crete
Teding
Dalis
Pace Hnadinas
State Federation
M’cauley
Aalyond
New Jersey
Ray
Jauia B. Crane
Westminster Church
Charles 8. Kemble
Monroe
Melacher
Taitor
Leowepreet
Coulmiuina
Pieidman’s
Erly
Falta Street
Bpvan & Kenny
Ettret
Wall Street
Thele
Airena
Hyhuen
Tenias
Famous 5
M. Sale
Jovertale
Hume
Atry Kode
ASK Central
France
Winnie Birkery Eicher Speeiain
Dante Vere
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