Hundreds Sign Petition for City Library Referendum
The ALDEN Movement reports 14676 signatures for a municipally funded city library sought via referendum. At a library meeting last evening, committees were formed to present the petition to Council on May 1 and push council and mayor for action next Friday.
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City Library
Committes
Thpus and Savers
Algners
Hawla
Abe J. David
City Covel
Chancello
William Oh. Mayiee
Ryan
Whittemore
Luswoyor
I Conomittos
Wits
Thomaas Doe
Onecar Adellerg
Sidney Mo Williama
Anewists
Crime
Lebbeus B. Miller
Moredson
Helen
Axle 5
Travel train crash in Ecuador leaves several dead
Report from Quito notes Robert B. Jones American Vice Consul General was slightly injured in a railway accident. A construction engine struck a passenger train, killing general Sergio Perez and a representative of Singer Sewing Machine Company. Alfaro, daughter of the president, was reported killed.
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Juayaquil
Robert B. Jones
Newderney
Quito
Sergio Perez
Bingse Sewing Machine Company
Senesita
Dena Die Alfaro
Building and Loan Association to Meet at 200 Broad Street
The People’s Building and Loan Association schedules its regular annual meeting for Monday evening at 200 Broad Street. Dues will be collected and new shares offered, allowing members to invest a dollar and earn a mature value of about 240 after roughly eleven to twelve years. The note outlines monthly payments and limited withdrawals as part of the conservative savings plan.
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People's Building and Loan Association
O's Building and Lita Association
Broad Street
Avelyn
Methodist Leaders Debate Open Door Plan
In Baltimore the Methodist session debated opening conference committee sessions to delegates. Bishop D H Moore presided as Dr J G Buckley clashed over a ruling. Buckley was ruled out of order and the presiding officer's decision was affirmed amid applause as the open committees meetings plan was defeated by a large vote.
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Baltimore
D. H. Moore
J. G. Buckley
Moore
Flag Hauled Down by Fighting Bob Ends Evans Sea Career
Washington May 9 Admiral Robley D. Evans ends nearly fifty years of naval service by relinquishing command as chief of the Atlantic Fleet. President and Secretary Metcalf express regret over his retirement due to ill health and announce his leave from active duty.
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Washington
Robley PD
Evans
Atlantic
Navy Department
Metesli
Jersey City Murder Scene Shocks City Crowd
In Newark Avenue Little Italy Park Sabinio Mallilo aged 34 chased and killed Alfred Bechinios aged 32 with an ax in broad daylight. Fire Chief Conway attempted to intervene but Mallilo overpowered him. Bechinios died after hospital transfer. Motive believed to be jealousy over an unknown woman.
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Derary City
Sabinio Mallilo
Alfred Bechinios
Newark Avenue
Little Italy Park
Conway
Mal
Mack
St. Francis Hospital
Telegraphers May Strike Against Revised Schedule
Reported in Clarkabarg West Virginia the Order of Railway Telegraphers vote on a proposition amid claims of delay and a push to carry out a new schedule. The piece notes the national mine hour law and ongoing dispute tied to the current timetable and concessions.
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Clarkabarg
W. Va
Order of Railway
Tolhers
Ir Apreciae
Missing text on wages and quotes from Chicago Daily News
Fragmentary OCR text references salaries and remarks about wives and a press source, with unclear names and places. The readable snippets mention Jamreal Washington May and Chicago Daly News, but most content is garbled. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the legible fragments.
Union carpenters win back work and old pay rate
Daniel Dippel, a major city builder, agreed after a conference with city officials to rehire the locked out union carpenters at the old wage of 21 per week and to hire nearby Elizabeth residents. The mediation, arranged by Mutual Savings Fund Harmonia, targets the Harmonia building now under construction, with union backing expected to influence wage rates days ahead.
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Dpith
Daniel Dippel
Pecs
Eliabeth
Mutual “Savings
Pund Harmonia
Asgrtttoest
Harmon
Wet Harionia
Alto
Ieee Ig
Dippel
Hia Decison
On Base in New York Chronicle Highlights
Fragmentary notice from a New York paper notes events on base and mentions individuals including a Cherie. The readable text references 25g and mace at a location described as SBaEs with limited context.
County League of Republican Clubs Formed
A meeting at Republican headquarters in the Dis Building organized a County League of Republican Clubs. About two dozen delegates from city wards and county clubs discussed uniting to boost party prestige and coordinate county campaign efforts. Temporary officers were named and plans discussed to draft a constitution and laws to guide the new league.
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Republican League of Republican Clube
Republican
Dis
Republican |Cts
James MacMater
Orang” Ee
William Z. Groves
Mihart c. Freeman
Bne da Ait
J.-D. Eldridge
Campai
Jon
Chatles A
Thomas Debevoile
Walter
Fee
Woman Held Not Murderess On Sleep-Derived Train Alarm
A Chicago woman, Mrs. Cora Belle Herron, was awakened on a New York Central train near Ashtabula after being accused of murder and a companion was also awakened. Police later said the arrest was mistaken and she plans to continue to York on the Express.
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Syracuse
Hyracise
Atla
Cora
Belle Herron
Chicago
Herron
Haing Eas
Poe
Ashtabula
Ohio
Cora Belle Herron
Franka
York-Central
S Pa
York
Six Men Drowned When Yacht Disabled Near Liverpool
Six men from East Liverpool drowned when a gasoline yacht became disabled and was swept under a fleet of empty coal boats near Liverpool. Nine youths were aboard. six died, three survived after being washed ashore at Babb's Island following engine failure near the Chester mill.
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East Liverpool
Wheeling
EAM
Liverpool
Thomas Nagle
Frank Johnson
Donald Atundy
Janes Dawson
Donse Carson
Carson Finch
Chester Tin Mill
Babb’s Taland
Chambers Awarded Four Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars
A jury in the Newton W. Chambers versus Filznbeth Plainfield and Central Jersey Railway case returned a verdict for Chambers summing to 850 dollars after two hours seven minutes deliberation. The verdict reduces a prior 10 000 dollar claim and hints at an appeal by the trolley company despite testimony that Chambers fell after the car resumed motion and the car did not stop immediately.
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Newton W. Chambers
Filznbeth, Plainfield and Central Jersey Railway Company
Chambers
Cays
Keans Substitute for Mothers Day Considered in Senate
Washington May 9 The Renate to anny by vote 21 to 14 referred to the Judiciary Committee the Burkett revolution proposing that May 10 be celebrated as Mothers Day and that all Senate members wear white in honor Senator Kean offered a substitute citing the fifth commandment Father and mother Weller preferred the commandment over the proposal Fulton warned against belittling the idea suggesting Father Day Grandfather Day and others Gallinger noted every day as Mothers Day and discussed honoring relatives with flowers
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Washington
Anny
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Kean
Weller
Tian
YM I. A
Fulton
Warrant Issued for Sunbury Bookkeeper Francis Broome
A warrant was issued to seize the property of Francis M. Broome bookkeeper for the Sunbury Trust and Safe Deposit Company after a bank examiner found discrepancies in the books. Broome disappeared with his wife and six children. a sum of about $10,000 is cited in the warrant.
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Summens -Willamaport
Francis M. Broome
Sunbury ‘Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Broome
Lisl
Milham Eyesont Special Dental Exam in City
An advertisement outlines a thorough four science examination of the eye and vision health. It lists experienced staff and indicates proximity to Morrie Avenue and related services including barber and shop offerings.
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Morrie Avenus
Ony Marzally
Tw Fatent
Jd Bathe
Saathet
Jo Attandanza
Ie Utanee
Ose
Rant Reed
Bes Corper
Jéfigison
Dentiet
reServce Avene
Tol
Badeza Saloon Licenses in Question at Morristown Court
Judge Atwater weighed several inn and tavern license applications after Tuesday hearings. Only John Klopf of Mountainside had his renewal denied for Sunday sales. Roselle Park and Tourer counsel contested licenses, while other local applicants faced continuances or approval despite council opposition rumors.
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Atwater
John Klopf
Mountainside
Klopf
Martin P. O'Connor
Roselle Park
Atlea Bauzer
Abe J. David
Tourer
o'Connor
Bawker
David
Bim
Mary
Brame
Charla Weldenhoetar
Linden
Ohn Kunze
New Providence
Tabe
Union
Raphael Veasie
Enelaale
Fanwood
Derah Stier
Kunze
Townshipment Association
Komzes
Breeches Buoy Saves Crew From Stranded Steamer
A tank steamer named Weabtensw was stranded off Monmouth Rack in fog. Captain Melvin and 36 crewmen were rescued by breeches buoy after boats failed. The vessel remains not in immediate danger and will be pulled off at high tide.
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Sandy Haak
Washtenaw
Wensel
Melvin
Mem
Mauretania Delayed by Accident in Heavy Fog
The Cunarder Mauretania slowed on a westbound crossing after striking a blade from its propeller. A heavy fog and rough seas caused the delay of about five days six hours and seventeen minutes. Reginald Walsh was among passengers bound for New York.
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Mauretania
Journal
New York
Sanretamia
Janene
Abe
Reginald Walsh
Eer Conniul
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Singer Sewing Machine
Boulder
Jones
Dr. Buckley
Bob
Jersey City
Neve
Marina
Edith
Daly ‘News
Union Workmen
County League OF Republican Clubs
Phew
Smith
Bupport
le Porte
Howes
Franklin
Schreiber
Brad Rect
Milham
Eyesiont
Lewedth
Herne Street
Dederana Sreme
Klopf'a
Mountainaide
Bauzer
Seware
Eisabeth
Dolly Journal
Agate
Sar Crette
Chace L. Balathe
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