Wright Brothers Arrive Amid European Reception
A telegraphed dispatch from New York May 1 reports Wilbur and Orville Wright, famed air conquerors, arriving in New York with sister Catherine. The brothers, taciturn as ever, declined social engagements, focusing on their aviation work and preliminary talks with aero clubs about demonstrations and future exhibitions abroad.
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The Wrights Abroad Chronology and Feats
A fragmented 1900 era account traces Wilbur Wright feats and travel from September 17 to November. It notes record-setting 48 kilometer flights, a 196 foot ascent, and the Wrights receiving honors from royalty and clubs. It mentions Michelan cup and King and Queen receptions, with scattered dates and events across Europe and a return to America.
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Wilbur Wright
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Ancent
Talster Catherine
Rake de Lambert
King of Spainrets
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Britth Aero Clut
America
Wrights plans and accident details in US aero experiments
A transcript notes eminent financiers approached about funding the Wright brothers enterprise but no agreement was reached. The plan is to hold tests at Fort Myer starting June 28. Observers warn against rushing to flight before mastering aeronautical mechanics as an accident follows.
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Fort Myer
United States
Rome
Wright
Coal theft case postponed as defendant fails to appear
In City Juvenile Court Judge Mahon postponed all coal cures and related matters for a week. Several defendants were absent and sent home. The case against Thomas Whipple for stealing coal from Central Aid Company was adjourned after a doctor’s certificate stated Whipple had been badly beaten by Detective Doody, preventing his appearance.
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Doody
Coompany
Sommer Heads Board in State Railroad Commission
Trenton May 14 Ex Sheriff Franke H Sommer was elected president of the State Railroad Commission today Rommer is a member of Newark Ta w Gene with former commissioner Whiting as a member The report notes Sommer formerly served as sheriff and now leads the commission in the wake of a Newark association legacy
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Javenal
Trenton
Franke
H. Sommer
State Railroad Commission
Rommer
Newark Taw
Rairoad
Whiting
Alarm drill notice for Linden Tanning plant and Hersh Building
Tomorrow morning at 9 o clock a drill will be conducted for alarm boxes 27 and 20. The Linden Tanning plant on Second Street and the Hersh Building at tinged street will be involved.
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Second Street
Apenas
Hersh
Verdict for 2424.80 Awarded in Salvatore Olimpio Case
A jury returned a verdict of 2424.80 in favor of the plaintiff in the case of August Arace versus Salvatore Olimpio and Gemostimpio, over a Seventh Street house construction contract. Defendants absent. William R. Wilson appeared for them. The dispute centered on payment for building work as agreed.
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Salvatore Olimpio
Gemostimpio
Caan
William R. Wilson
Seventh Atroat
Arace Wis
Arid
Verdict for Carpenters Union in Oesterlich suit
Judge Whittemore awarded Carpenters' Union No. 167 fourteen dollars and sixty cents from Frank M. Oesterlich after a suit over strike benefits notes. The decision noted the union's non incorporeal status prevented naming incipient plaintiffs and that Oesterlich had no title to the funds.
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Frank M. Oesterlich
Clark McK. Whittemore
Carpenters’ Union
Enclvatio Ber
Oesterlich
Genterlich
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Wanfret
Disset
Carpenters’ Pen Union
Hubert H. McAdams
Ovaterlich
Tein
Knights Templar to Elect New Officers in New Jersey
Telegraph report from Trenton dated May 11 states Grand Commandery of Knights Templar will elect officers this afternoon. Likely slate includes Grand Commander Charles A. Mohn of Hoboken and other officers such as Charles J. Hazard, John P. Cantrell, Joseph Mason, Otto Stillman, Nelson Y. Taman, and William P. Hayes representing Hoboken, Hightstown, Newark, Paterson, Paterson, Somerville, and Trenton respectively.
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Paterson
Rand
Nelson Y
Somerville
William P. Hayes
Alfred. "Taman
WANTS PROPERTY LIEN DECISION IN METUCHEN SUIT
A noted legal notice reports Vice-Chancellor Emery handling a case involving Mrs Pasipter of Plainfield against a tobacco company in Lunia city. The action seeks an ae tier iar Ta Metuchen and references a lien related to property.
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Genteniay
Emery
Pasipter
Plainfield
Telta “Tobaces Company
Pany, Tea
Horse Theft Charge Made In Newark Raid
Plainclothesman Ward of the First Precinct arrested Gripin Salvatore and Janaino Mazaro in Newark on a warrant issued by Judge Mahon. They are charged with larceny of a horse and harness valued at $500 linked to a gang alleged to operate from Evergreen Avenue near Elizabeth line. complaint by William Peters of Newark. They were returned to city police headquarters for detention as investigations continue.
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Mahon
Gripin
Niagrafit
Pirot
Thia City
al Ats
Missing Elk Being Sought in West After Newark Breweries
A circular seeks information on George M. Tolomin formerly of this city and a member of Hlia bath lodge missing since April 1. Tolomin, once a brewer, traveled through Vancouver and Tacoma en route to Idaho, last seen in transit with a tattooed forearm and a 200 pound build. Authorities appeal to the public for any details about his whereabouts.
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Elizabeth Luge
George M. Tolomin
Hliabath Lodge
Tolomin
Newark
Aeea
Vancouver
B.C
Tacome
Idaho
Taco
Celta
Hreidt
Two Women Shoplifters Nabbed Downtown
Private detectives trapped two women in an afternoon in a department store street area. They concealed many dollars worth of lingerie lace curtains collars and dress goods beneath their clothing. Detectives increased store surveillance and warned of further arrests in the area.
Wall Street Opens with Muted Tone Amid Mixed Stocks
Wall Street opened with a firm but cautious tone as traders mixed across sectors. Exchanges showed little change in early dealings with some gains in select issues while others drifted, reflecting cautious sentiment and modest activity.
Hatters Enjoined as Strike Tension Mounts in Newark
United Hatters of North America faced a show cause order amid expected talks with manufacturers over a wage settlement. The injunction aims to curb violence and picketing as about 8,000 workers, mostly men and women, are kept from work across the county during the dispute with the American Hat Manufacturers Association.
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United Hatters
North America
Nurder
Wnions
American Hat Manufacturers’ Association
Jury Deliberates in Captain Hains Murder Case
May 11 report from Lyman Musing notes Captain Peter Hains stands trial for WaKE murder after three weeks. Special Prosecutor Gregg finished summing in an hour. Judge Garroteon delivered a technical insanity instruction. Foreseeable outcomes include possible commitment to a federal asylum and renewed legal battles.
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Peter O'Hatas
Wake
Anna
Gregg
Worthin
Garroteon
Tuntite Garrelson
Captain Hains
Wayhum
Mitemwian
Cel Genaral ‘Hains
License Granted for Linden Saloon Permit Contested
A Linden saloon license renewal was granted after a court hearing despite prosecutor Swift's objections that the establishment violated state excise law by selling alcohol on Sunday. Testimony included Sattanzio’s drunken Sunday visit, Rahilly’s defense by Samuel Schleimer, and a 14 year old girl’s birthday claim. The Lewindahy Garwood saloon license was denied.
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Len
Swift
Atwater
Court of Common Pleaa
Pronefetor
Sattanzio
Regia
Lineman's Life Saved by His Rubber Gloves
Walter Murry, 30, of this area, a lineman for the New York New Jersey company, escaped a fatal shock when a telephone and electric light wire contacted him. He felt the impact but survived thanks to his rubber gloves and quick action.
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Lineman
Walter Murry
Siga
Iw York Cnew
Journal Wins Suit Brought by Collins in Libel Case
The Elizabeth Daily Journal won a libel suit brought by Gen. Dennis F. Collins over a speech report from October 14 at Lyceum Theatre. The jury deliberated about an hour and a half, awarding no damages to Collins. The defense argued the paper fairly reported remarks and was exonerated.
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Elizabeth Daily Journal
Waa
Gen. Collins
Kern Mass
Lyceum
Lnst
Journal
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Tong
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Peel
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Curtis S.crane
W. Swit
Dafendania
Charlen Wagner
David W. Nigholy
Richard Pane
City Connally
Jaren
Boy Highway Robber Arraigned In City Court
Tony Cody and Lorenss Karuba about age 14 were arraigned today before Joye Ma hon in the City Criminal Court. Police say Cody, known as the boy manhunter, and Barubo allegedly committed housebreaking and robbery on Broad Street and Third Avenue. Victims describe assaults and thefts including taking books and personal items as the youths were found with stolen goods. The pair were held for the county juvenile court pending further proceedings.
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Tony Cidy
Lorenss Karuba
Cody
Brrakig
Tog
Broad Street
County Juvenile Court
Zi Cody
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