SAILORS RESCUED AS RICKMERS WRECK RIDES THE SURF
A late night wreck off Damng Island of the Rickmers drew lifeboat crews from Merritt Wrecking Company. Captain Dennison and his forty crewmen fought high seas and cold spray, but lifeboats reached the stranded ship and ferried all aboard to safety amid cheering onlookers. The scene featured German apprentices and a cook among rescued crew, with the ship's hold flooding and the wrecks stirring a tense rescue effort lasting into dawn.
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Merritt Wn
Denison
Rickmers
Deynison
Nes
Bachman
Dennison
Tobacco Growers Rally Beside Somerville Fire
May 8 report from Mito Ohio describes excited tobacco growers forming a band to guard a large tobacco load near Somerville after a fire. Guards keep watch as authorities report plans for further action and warnings spread among farmers.
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Frobacco
Niiehal
Mito
Jared
Somerville
Yeggmen Glow Safe and Wreck a Building in Loot Run
Philadelphia reports a post office safe at Lianerch blown by six initial assailants. Two robbers fled, one captured at Cobbs Creek, another shot and badly wounded. Pursuing officers corner the gang, engagement includes a running gun fight and a heavy charge of dynamite wrecking the post building. The gang splits into woods with a wounded member as alarms spread to nearby towns.
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Philadelphia
Yegggmen
Lianerch
ES Unis
Cobbs Creek
Marty Kelly
Strick
Atlanta Big Blaze Wipes Out Million Worth of Property
Flames tore through a block in Atlanta causing extensive losses with many insured buildings. The fire spread to adjacent streets near the Terminal Hotel forcing evacuations. Investigations and water failures are being studied as merchants plan rebuilding and improvements.
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Bli
Terminal
Iebria
Paraaen
Baker Company
Interentral Bank
Runt
Melare Ten ‘Ont Company
Child's Hotel
Keystone
Hull
Anyl Robina Neckwear Company
Mitchell Street
Atrevte
Ube
Tsticlan
Wife Charged With Deserting Children
William Iweather filed a complaint in Mahon Police Court accusing Mrs. Wilhim Guenther of turning two daughters Matilda and Annie onto the street without food while she cared for her own, and she denied the charge as the examination into details proceeds.
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Mall
Matilda
Annie
Thaw Disappointed by Delay in Habeas Hearing
Reports from New York indicate Harry Thaw feels let down as his counsel disputes the habeas corpus proceedings. District Attorney Mack’s ruling restricting Thaw from leaving jail for exercise or car rides fuels postponement, shifting the hearing to Wednesday from Monday and heightening Thaw's frustration.
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Jowenor
New York
Harry Thaw
Mack
Thaw
Ike
Fractured OCR Snippet on City Court and Prohibition Costs
Fragmentary report notes five cent penalties, profanity costs, and a police charity plan. Mentions a municipal judge Girten and a Fundy slum with wary conditions.
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Sauthico
Othey
Girten
Ia Ee Fundy
Iatech
Standard Oil accelerates Linden refinery expansion
Standard Oil has increased Linden holdings by purchasing seven acres from Harriet Co and Willi E Shotwell of Denver for 1000. Construction of a large refinery complex proceeds amid detailing of water depth and bulkhead plans. Dock and bridge interests discuss Linden waterfront access and a possible government dredge to support shipping from Bayway connections.
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Standard Oil Company
Ite
Harriet Co
Willi E. Shotwell
Denver
Col
Mountain Copper Company
More's
Croek
State of Swan, Finch & Company
Y AT. Lond
Aturigo
New Jersey Dock
Iridtge
Strminh
Wappert
Con
Linden
Bayway Kefloing Company
Third Avenue
Central Railroad
Rayway Company
Mome'ereek
Chambers' $10,000 suit goes to jury in rail case
Newton W. Chambers sues Elizabeth Pisifield and Central Jersey Railway Co for injuries from a trolley incident at Plainfield on December 20. Attorneys for both sides delivered extended summaries as the case went to the jury after a long trial in Circuit Court.
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Newton W. Chambers
Elizabeth, Pisifield and Central Jersey Railway Company
Chambers
Plotatig
Chambon
Pittsburg Bank Opens Despite Cashier's Arrest
Allegheny National Bank in Pittsburg reopened today despite cashier William Montgomery under arrest on charges tied to $460 in bank funds. Montgomery, out on $50,000 bail supplied by George B Tener, refuses to reveal co-conspirators, claiming he will reimburse the bank.
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Pittsburg
sBy
Alleghany National Bank
William Montgomery
Yolley
Montgomery
Georgeo B. ‘Tener
John K. Tener
Charlerei
Fire damages cellar of grocery at 107 South Park Street
A small blaze broke out in the cellar of John Gloekler’s grocery at 107 South Park Street shortly before 2 o clock. Firemen from nearby stations responded quickly and contained the fire with minor losses reported.
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John Gloekler
South Park Street
Prince Varonabhna Eclipses Tapan Royal Court
A fragmented report notes Prince Varonabhna, listed among prominent Gw bloodlines, possibly connected to the Tapaneee royal family. The text mentions a death at Tapan and concerns a ceremonial role or status this year.
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Prince Varonabhna
Mrs. Death
Tapan
Fort honors county men list slate of local appointees
A motion filled roster shows William A. Chew and James Irreneeny Mercer among appointees for Hudson Essex and Somerset counties. Names include Malcolm Maclean and Robert Carey as judges, plus George M. McCarthy and J. Magie Inkons on tax and revenue posts. The piece notes hoped Jersey City mayor Fagram’s State Board nod did not occur and hints at sparse gubernatorial appointments.
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Wiliam A. Chew
Wille—“Fletcher—Jokn
Union
James Irreneeny Mercer
Charles JL Tan
Somerset
James Ft
Mill of
Essex
Newark
Malcolm Maclean
Court of Common Pleas
Hudson
Robert Carey
Court, of Common Pleas
Thomas A. Davin
State Board For the Equalization of Taxes
George
M. McCarthy
Judg
Court of Comsmon Pleas
County of
Aeedee J. Magie
Inkons
Lio, Moai
Eanes
George T. Werte
Hadaan
Kyamae
Hilson
James E. Corwell
Ax Board
Hunterdon
Henry
Elltar
Roosevelts at Pine Knot in Virginia visit
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt with John Burroughs are quartered at Pine Knot Virginia. Students gathered to cheer as the party arrived and the President praised local teachers and students before returning to Washington Sunday night.
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John Ivenway
Virgie
Birthday Party Report From Unclear Text
Fragmentary notice describes a birthday party with children present and food served. The readable portion mentions Wasim and festivities at a home with a December or birthday setting. Details are garbled and some names unclear.
Electric power reshapes modern business office work
Article surveys how electric devices transform offices over seven years, enabling faster clerical tasks. It highlights motor driven ink erasers and desk punches, electric typewriters, phonographs, filing systems, enclosures, electrified dictation, telephone, telegraph, and envelope handling, all boosting productivity and reducing drudgery.
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Poater-Anitenem
Elec
Bern
Mondern Basimen
Revolution Over in Local Scene Sparks Narrow Debate
A fragmented account notes a rebellion ending with a small core group, one leader and ten supporters, amid a tense public reaction. Authorities and readers weigh the event’s meaning as memory of the upheaval lingers in the community.
Elizabeth Woman Repeats as President Amid Local Returns
Elizabeth woman succeeds as president amid unusual party slate and contested posts. Vague names and roles appear from the vote showing female leadership at the city level with focus on public goods and community aims.
Passengers Escape From Blazing Car After Fire
A car fire near Elisabeth Avenue caused passengers to evacuate as flames spread to the interior. A second worker, aided by another employee, used water to douse the blaze and police assisted in moving the vehicle away from the street. No serious injuries reported.
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Eileabeth Avenue
Paadempors
Exaunter Aed
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