Atlantic Fleet Arrives San Francisco Harbor Parade
Telegraph report from San Francisco dated May 6 describes the Atlantic Fleet approaching the bay with the battleship Connecticut leading ships in a grand naval entry. Thousands gather on hills and beaches to witness color, salutes, and a festive welcome as the fleet anchors and forms off Angel Island and the city waterfront.
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Telegraph
the Journal
San Francisco
Franciscy Hay
Eve Waessaibed
Wilk
Connecticut
Evans
Ticklen
Ube
Binani
Clare
Inuilkerchiefe
Vresidia
Angel Telindabe
Tilanda
Angel Tea
Misrepresentations case moved to circuit court yesterday
Plaintiffs Mrs Clementine and husband moved to circuit court before Judge Vail as term opened. The respondents, represented by Tom J Stamler, seek fees alleging false misrepresentation. In April 1906, they claim damages of 16 000 for a building described as three stories high with a salon on the first floor and two rooms above it, occupied by two topaints.
Black intruder assaults aged couple in Mount Bethel home
In Plainfield on May 6 an unknown Black man entered an aged Mount Bethel couple’s house after being fed there. He bound them, then escaped with two gold watches. The assailant knocked later seeking food and attacked them, leaving the couple unconscious. Police pursue trail.
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Tai Tournaly Plainfield
Mya
John. Buuste
Mount
Bethel
Busse
Two Local Defendants Sentenced to Six Months in County Jail
Catherine Chapey and John Paul Wallenhagen were arraigned in the Court of Special Sessions and each sentenced to six months in the county jail. The pair were accused of obtaining money by false pretenses and theft from Sevee in ieee and other articles. Chapey, reportedly married to Wallenhagen, faced the charges alongside Miss Gertrude Cl. The case details include alleged bank account absence and property theft while the article notes an engagement and wedding plans preceding the events.
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Catherine Chapey
John Paul Woallenhagen
Atwater
Chapeey
Shont
Migs Gertrude Cl
Walle
Chapey
Earag
Rae
Alleshagen
Miss
Mit
Sevee
Ieee
Peyenenguse
Ieee. Com
Abe J. David
Wallenhagen
Senators refuse to be instructed at Connecticut convention
Hartford May 6 United States Senators Bulkely and Brandegee telegrammed at the Republican State Convention declining to be presented as delegates to the national convention if lawmakers press instruction. The convention, after initial sentiment against instruction, approved the Taft platform praising administration and foreign policy while noting strong party unity and restraint.
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Hartford
Conn
United States
Bulkely and
Brandegee
Committee On Teolutions
Taft
Fire destroys Somerset Inn in late night blaze
A fierce fire swept through the Somerset Inn destroying much of the building and leaving guests evacuated. Fire crews battled the flames for hours with damage estimated to be extensive but no serious injuries reported. Investigators will determine cause and origin of the blaze.
Violent Etna Eruption Sparks Sicilian Exodus
Government orders relief for Sicily refugees driven from homes by Etna eruptions and frequent earthquakes. Ash falls and fear drive evacuations as authorities allocate aid to prevent looting while scientists monitor rising volcanic activity.
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Mount Etna
Alain
Huardaapea
Ilane
Sicily
Trenton Runaway Arrested Begging
Elwood Thorn, age 11 or 101 unclear in OCR, fled from a Children’s Home in Trenton, was arrested for soliciting. Authorities notified, Rev. Ebia Brewer sought commitment to upper court. Thorn appeared before Ji Atwater. officials reported he had run away before and was considered incorrigible.
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Thorn
Ji Atwater
Ot Fa
Four in Betting Scheme Get Bail
In a loosened extortion case two men Harry Baker and Clinton Miller were released on bail after arrests on charges tied to a gambling extortion scheme. Several others named Thoman Norcheas Hlerbert Kennedy and Alexander Stamm remain jailed on related counts as authorities plan a grand jury review.
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Withi the
Ute
Harry Bekernon
Clinton Miller
Um Bate
Frank Thoman
Norcheas Hlerbert Kennedy
Alexander Stamm
Justice of the Peace
Woolley
Woh
Revision urged on parochial assessments in diocese meeting
In New Brunswick on May 6 the Episcopal Diocese convention heard a report on parish assessments. Clergy and trustees debated reform of the parish salary fund, noting some parishes pay only rector salaries while others face a rising bill. Rev Otis A Glazebrook urged continuing discussion, with deputies expected to vote on changes.
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New Brunswick
J. H. Carpenter
Trusteca
Fplasopal Fund
Episcopal Diocese
Parothiel
Sevieh
Buifocia
Amiombloge
Hin. Com
Trinity
Elizabeth
Otis A. Glazebrook
Rommit
Mittee
Refinery Property Sold in Linden to New York Firm
The Standard Oil Company transfers Linden premises on South Front Street from 314 to 344 and 315 to Adz South Front to a New York fabricating oil company. The $18 200 transaction covers frontage along South Front Street and Staten Island Sound. The Standard Oil Company is noted as the controlling party in this deal.
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Real Eatata
Wincothie
Standard Oi Company
Linden
Adz
South Front
Bayway Re- Aining Company
New York Fabricating Oil Company
South Front Atreet
Staten Tatorid Sound
Iim
M Wutchdingy
Btandard Qi Company
Teenager Severely Injured as Freight Train Passes
Al bert Maley 17 of Newark suffered both legs severely crushed by a Valley freight near Ab dane station. A track walker and station staff aided him before ambulance and surgeons at General Hospital amputated one leg below the knee. He remained conscious throughout the operation and was expected to recover.
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Albert Maley
Hanterdon
Union Carpenters Stand Firm Against Open Shop Drive
Public notices report union carpenters refuse to retire and resist wage cuts of two dollars weekly, threatening a major fight tomorrow. Most masters resist open shop while twenty eight contractors have kept old wages. painters union met to discuss public notice rhetoric amid tension with non union workers.
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Marter Carpenters
Union County ‘Trades Walon
Bomapetae
Masters’ Association
Painters’ Union
Vagrants to lodge and find work via new wood yard
Representatives from Christian Endeavor Societies and Epworth Leagues formed The Reenna Mission Woodyard on First Street to operate a city wood yard supplying idle men with lodging or food. The yard at 15 Broad Way will cut and sell wood, taking orders like other yards. the venture aims to aid mission housing needs and expand rescue work while awaiting clearer funds and local support.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Epworth Leagues
Laas
Revue Mission
First Street
Reenna Mission Woodyard
Ned -T
Omicera
I 15 Broadway
Pwhich
Aimier
Et. Iets Om
Nuperl
If. Hertland
Mnri
T. Parrot
Roosevelt Victory Blocked by Taft Resolution at Convention
A New Jersey delegation blocked an effort to endorse Roosevelt for a third term and favor Taft for the presidential nomination. The Taft resolution passed the house but was then tabled amid cheers and heckling as debates rose over which candidate should be sent to the National convention in Chicago.
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Trenton
May
Roosevelt
Repul- Acunturo
Taft
New Dereey
Chicago
House
Axlute Smithiadis
George E. Russel
Kasey
Ee County
Franklin Murphy
I.rving ‘Becher
Newark
Taftman
Set
Mercer
Maid Bachelier
Degen
Okie Lew Tant
Cokeshins
Fae
Roosaveltar
Vlagholien
Drydes
Ensing
Dryden
Cleveland Improving Statement on Ex-President Health
Lakewood May statement from Mrs. Cleveland reports President Cleveland's health steadily improving and moved to the fold for complete recovery. The family has not decided how long the convalescence will take.
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Journal
Lakewood
May
Notice to Carpenters Warns Departed Workers to Report
A notice from the Master Carpenters dated May 4 2008 requires carpenters who left their employment April 30 to report back to their former employers by May 7. The notice states that the rope shop will be declared on that date and non union men may be employed.
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Fighting Bob" Evans
Growo
Walt
Uncle Sam
Cobbege Union
Galen Business, School
Saber-at Sane
Ney
Teena
Judge - Vail
Hai
Johat Busi
John Woallenhagen
Hia
Somerset Inn
Ratererense
Abe
Chieithe
Beismest
Oe-Etna
Footsore
Elwood Thorn
Grand Jury
Medalae
Wrick Printing, CO
Elmasitsco, Manufacturera ‘and
Renevainte of
Bediug
Jeffersom
Tal
Reall Giumer
Pendects
Ae Sa Soresee
Dr. Glazebrook
Dr. Oberly
Stevens
Wy, Rey
John Stannegéugh
B. D
Disko
Dyan Ot
New York
Front Street
Union Carpenters
Rescue Mission
Sid
Jus
Piret
MLL
Jersey
Cleveland
Duez Inelgentettg
Tiga Arias
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