Colby Men Favor Fowler as Field Narrows in Essex
Essex and Hudson discussions focus on United States senate race to succeed John Dryden. Colby supporters, backing Union, weigh possible candidate Chandler W. Riker of Newark and others while George Le Record of Jersey City is considered. Record cites reasons for entering the fight, amid mixed opinions on fit and potential self interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George le Record
Jarcey City
Chandler W. Riker
Newark
Essex
Hudson
Colby
Union
United States
John ¥. Dryden
Charles. Fowler
Bia
Phere
Corpors
John F. Dryden
United States Senate
Ohh
Thin
Thie
Sre
Record
Record Tx
Ketex
Taxation Debate Over Jersey City Tunnel Property
At Jersey City City Hall the State Board for Equalization weighed tax on the North River tunnel owned by New York and New Jersey Railroad and Manhattan and Hoboken Railroad. Counsel argued terminal property and the Hoboken branch should be taxed as real estate. others urged assessment as personal property under railroad law. The board asked for a statement of fact and will rule on authority before addressing city value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
State Board
Savenement
New York and
New Jeraey Railroad
Manhattan and Hoboken Railroad
North River
Fifteenth Street
Morton Street
Manhattan
Hudson Place
Hoboken
India
Corporation Counsel Record and Corporation Attorn Carey
Companiea
Blaze on Elizabeth Avenue Doused by Engine No.3
A small fire on Elizabeth Avenue was discovered near Montoney street. Fire units from Engine No.3 quickly extinguished the flames. No injuries reported and the extent of damage remains unclear. Authorities note a Rising Burning Company member Mr. Keibert and plumber M. Smith from Union Square assisted on scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monntoney
St Elimbeth
Keibert
M.mith
Union Square
Mrs Simandl Recovering After Acid Ingestion
Sinan of 159 Fulton Street swallowed carbolic acid at home on Thursday morning. He was rushed to the hospital and is expected to recover. Mrs Simandl, who mistakenly consumed the substance, was treated but the error was caught too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umm. Sinan
Fulton Street
Wwe
Iennboth General ‘Hospital
Ahe
Leve
Simand
Brooklyn wallpaper and local prices headline misspelt note
A fragmented OCR item mentions Brooklyn wallpaper, prices, and local names obscured by errors. It lists unrelated fragments about prices, illnesses, and local buyers with garbled names and stray terms. The readable parts imply a brief shop or ad-like notice with price references and scattered references to local individuals.
Thompson Out for Randolph Perkins in Assembly race
Lloyd Thompson editor of the Westfield Standard backs Randolph Perkins for renomination to the Assembly noting Perkins led a record shaping session and that the paper will support his candidacy. The piece also mentions potential opposition and county election vacancies following Addison Bwitts appointment to the district court vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Thompson
Weafeld Standard
Randolph Perkins
Assembly
Standard
Thompson
Perking
Thompeyn
Per Kdus
Standard Euver
Yle
Plainfield
Perkinwey
Westfield
Pat Beattie Fee
Perkins
Addison Bwitt
District Court
County Board of Elections
Robert
Kirkland
Noted English Lord Currie Dies in London
London May 13 Sir Philip Henry Wodehouse the fret Lord Currie died this morning The former British ambassador to Constantinople and Rome was born in 1834 He married Mary Montgomerie Lamb Singleton in 1804 and was widely known as Violet Fane
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Philip Henry Wodehouse
Lord Currie
Constantinople
Rome
Mary Montgomerie Lamb Singleton
Violet Fane
Gaekwar of Baroda to Visit New York on Celtic Docking
The Gaekwar of Baroda and his wife will dock in New York aboard the White Star liner Celtic. They will tour the United States, viewing the country and its institutions, amid a bustling Broadway scene and wide attention from the 4,000,000 residents of Baroda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gaekwar
Baroda
White Star
Celtic
India
New World
Gackwar
Dettoes
John D
Rod
Closing German by Miss Vezin's Class
Evening program at Aly on Rahway featured a closing German dance recital by Miss Vezin's class. Students named include Madeline Ross Marie de Goll MacDonald Netinie Mortis Mane Clara Rowe Hazel Kirkland Eliza Hal Tabelle Halaey Edna Ackerman Hales Stevens Margue Beatros Wilken Laura Ballantyne Hannah Stockton Agnew Stockton Grace Stevens Grace Morrell Eloise Willet Madeline Morris Wiltant Whitlock Morandi Bartlett Fred Roan John Thames Weeks Edward Simmons Frank Prince Milton Fries Jean Mathey William Madden Seymour Willett Ian Vechten Arthur Van Veer Vechten Jake Woodruff Constant Einnerin. The girls presented for Miss Randolph. the program closed the quarter and dancing will resume in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyon Rahway
Vezin
Madeline’ Ross
Alarie de Goll
MacDonald
Netinie Mortis
Mane Clara
Rowe
Hazel Kirkland
Eliza Hal Tabelle
Halaey
Edna —Ackerman
No Sore
Hales Stevens
Margue
Wilken
Laura Ballantyne
Hannah Stockton
Agnew Stockton
Grace Stevens
Grace Morrell
Eloise Willet
Madeline Morris
Wiltant Whitlock
Morandi Bartlett
Fred ‘Roan
Ase Ats John Thames
Wondruff
Rainsford Weeks
Edward Dim Id Simmons
Frank. Prince
Milton Fries
Jean Mathey
William Et Alam’ Madden
Seymour Willett
Ian Vechten
Arthur van Veerie
Echten
Or van Foe
Jake _Woodruf
Constant ‘Einen
Miss Randolph
Enalie
Ani
Obituary notice with partial details and location clues
Obituary note for Gant an boar Zite aged 29 with garbled text. Mentions Lehigh Ringel ct 27F and Tore Yard and cilees via Dene Bread street at Chestnut corner. Telephone 588 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andi
Lehigh
Ringel Ct
Cilees
Republican Dollar Dinner Highlights Swift Appointment
Downtown Republican Club meeting at Kanit's hall discussed honoring C Addison Swift newly appointed District Court judge with a dinner. A National Republican Clubs Convention delegate was urged for Philadelphia June 27 30, while club funds and new members were reported. Captain Kirkland Jame Stamler and Joseph Reade spoke on independence and party advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club
Kanit's Hall
Fifth
Jerey Wireca
Irwan
District Court
C. Addison
Swift
Sara
S Peak
J. Stamler
James F Rsey Ea Nee Bauer
Nall McCarthy
Cub
Henry Pie
C. Addison Swift
Kirkland
Jamen
New Jersey League of Republican Clubs
United States
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Calipers
Irkland
Jock
Ford
Joseph J. Reade
Fifth Ward
Aloha J. Blaniler
Nell McCarthy
Sidney Williams
Henry bRehmidt
Rahway man alleges doctor arrested in baby sale case
In Rahway on May 12 Anthony M Petit accuses Dr J Woodruff of Bellevue Hospital in New York of performing an autopsy and charging fees without the father's consent. Petit claims Woodruff admitted the act after his consent was refused and the infant died of typhoid fever. The doctor was arraigned at the Tombs Police Court and released on parole pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rahway
Anthony M. Petit
Thin Place
New York
J. Oy Woollitt
Medical Division
Bellevue Hasital
Woudeuit Wan
Tombs Police Court
Turthierek
Effidevit
Neapiel
Haley Sayn
Woodruff
Petit Jean Awearn
Dr. Woodruff
Dugan's Announcement Promises Dyeing and Alliance Plans
A garbled note mentions Dugan's announcement and plans for improvements at a street area. References to Amir improvements and a project involving dyeing, with unclear details about alliances and timing.
Swift Named Judge and Atwater Successor in Union County
C A Swift, named to the District Court judgeship, succeeds Judge Atwater in Union County. The Union County Bar Association endorsed Atwater and Swift while Governor and university circles praised the appointments. Charles Addison Swift, born in this city, studied law with Alward & Parrot and rose through public service roles including city attorney and board of education member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoken
Howard
Atwater
Union County Court
Anld Yeaterday
Charles Addinen Pitt
District Court
Aarentagic Universiy
Judge Atwater
Union County Bar Association
County Court House
Swift
Thoradey
Pam Foeslations
Jersey Street
Alward& Parrot
Wos
Elizabeth
Parrot
Alward
Robert F. Chetwood
Grand’ Jury
Isa Ceria
Board of Education
Union County Board of Elections
Edw
C. Addison
Union
of Common Pleas
Plainfield Rate Cut Promised by Public Service Corp
Plainfield residents hear the Public Service Corporation will lower rates to between 8 and 12 cents, with a further 2 cent cut promised by 1910. The Plainfield Protective Association demanded reductions and cites previous increases from 125 to etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Public Service Corporation
Plainfield Protective Association
Eenthaéight
Attack on New Law Prompts Legal Challenge
Assistant Attorney General Dufield moved to test the constitutionality of the Assembly Redistricting law 5552.003. A writ of mandamus to force County Clerk Maker to apply the act was denied. The writ of error goes to the Court of Appeal, with a June term argument scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenton
General Dufield
Recone
Assembly
Mie
Supreme Cortuire
Plainfield to Have New Sewage System
Plainfield Common Council met to discuss plans for a new sewage system. Officials outlined funding needs and implementation timeline, aiming to improve city sanitation and drainage.
Husband witnesses double murder in New York tenement
In New York on May 12 Lena Hupner aged about 60 was choked to death in apartment 225 on East Seventy Fifth Street. Her husband, ill with inflammatory rheumatism, could not cry out. Night watchman James Flattery was arrested as a suspect. A second murder occurred in a Third Avenue cellar where an elderly woman died after a brutal assault blamed on McPartland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mrn
Lena Hupser
Seventy-fifth Street
Bie Bel
Lie
Jamea Flattery
Hergeant Finnae
McPartl
Third Avenue
Atreste
Way
Rabat
McPartland
Santo Domingo Revolution Shocks U S
May 12 reports to the State Department from Santo Domingo indicate a growing revolution surpassing any since the American receivership. Exiled Lideres of the Jiminista party in Puerto Rico prepare an invasion to oust the Hora Cinta government led by Cucero and Cucoren. Port observations are asked to curb any movement violating neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Santo Domingo
Republic
Jiminista Party
Porto Rico
Aupremmey
Horacinta Party
Cucerra
Cucoren
Horacinta
Moralen
Inter
Formir
Sancits
Fles
Trdces
Governor Brokow Signs Undertaker Examining Board Bill
Governor Brokow signed House bill No. 99 appointing five undertakers to an examining board for those entering the undertaking business. The measure, approved at the end of the Legislature's session, meets the urgent request of New Jersey funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signg
May Parade and Dance at Mazel Band Event
Fragmentary notes describe a May parade and dance featuring the Mazel Band. References mention Livingston, a long-dead magnate’s parent, and vague addresses indicating a local org or venue. Details are unclear but the item centers on a public social event with music.
Kaiserins Crew Engaged in Bloody Battle Aboard New York Voyage
London reports a violent brawl on the Hamburg American Line steamer Kaiser Augusta Victoria during its maiden voyage to New York. The fight involved German English Dutch Italian and Chinese crew members on the foredeck, with knives drawn and several sailors hurt before officers and passengers intervened.
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London
Kaleerin
Augusta Victoria
New York
Westey
Dovering
Peraburr
Eyawitnam
Otto
Carrying Dead in Business Wagons Sparks New York Strike
New York May 12 health department faces funeral drivers strike with two hundred funerals planned today and similar tomorrow. One hundred fifty funerals postponed yesterday as drivers demand higher pay and shorter hours while authorities move to protect processions and body transfers in Bronx funerals by alternate wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Health Department
Bormass
Atrika
Bronx
Jefferson Davis’s Wife In Critical Condition In New York
May 12 report from New York notes Mrs. Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederacy leader is critically ill at the Hotel Gerard after several days of illness. Her daughter Mrs J Addison Hayes is expected to arrive tonight or tomorrow as doctors report no change in her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jefferson Davis
The
Confederacy
Gerard
J. Aditison Hayes
Dowie in Stated Critical Condition in Chicago May Report
A fragmentary report from Vollvia's camp and Shiloh House servants claims John Alexander Dowie’s condition worsens. It states his heart may fail within a day or two, with followers anticipating his death as his Tower limbo allegedly extends to his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowie
Suritioal
Chicago
Vollvia
Shiloh House
Rumen
John Alexander Dowie
Governor Cummings Denies Tax Amendments Amid Debate
The report cites Governor Cummings facing criticism over income tax changes and mentions allies defending the proposal amid calls for popular election of U S Senators. The fragmented text references political factions and personal ties influencing the stance, with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
United States
Satan
Himeelt
Turkey Agrees to Evacuate Tabah and Border Delimitation
Constantinople reports Turkey accepts England’s demand to evacuate Tabah and delimit Sinai border conditionally. A mixed tribunal is requested to examine frontier issues, with Britain likely to approve. The crisis is considered resolved pending approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
von Day
England
Tabah
Sinai Paninads
Tate
Greatim
Copnide
Burglary Suspect Shot Dead In Ninth Avenue Clash
In New York a burglar was shot and killed after a disturbance at Ninth Avenue and West Thirty ninth Street. Patrick McCabe, a Ninth Avenue saloonkeeper, fired from his doorway as the intruder entered his neighbor’s home. Authorities found the burglar collapsed in an area near the McCabe residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ninth Avenue
West Thirty-ninth
Sin
Patrick McCabe
Patrick McGibre
Mtrest
Seross
McCabe
Carl Schurz Dying As Attendants Report Poor Outlook
New York May 12 physicians at Carl Schurz’s home 14 East Ninety Avenue report slim chances of recovery this day. Dr Rudich arrived at 6 30 am saying the patient grew weaker with limited breath support. At 7 30 am Dr Jacob issued an update noting little change since nightfall and ongoing respiratory difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carl Bcburs
East
Schure
Rudich
Jacob
Wall Street Market Dips Amid Mixed Trading Notes
The day’s quotations show varied activity in local securities with listings ranging from electric power to railroad stocks. Key names include United Electric, Novant Passet Railway Co, and North Jersey Street, while market chatter notes tentative moves and price shifts across multiple issues.
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Menfavor
Ax Union County
Easox Colbeyiten
C. W. Riker
Elizabeth Avenue
Brooklyn Wall Paper
K. Goldfarb
Gioreet
Um Isabeth
Aleckor
Bato
Board of Elections
Philip H. Wodehouse
John D.” ‘of
Oxford
Miss. Vezin
Judge Swift
R. J. Kirkland
MacMtnster
Bellevue
Amir
Tocsorial
Wrvisry Billiances
Tereat Pre ‘Atermia
Dugan
Annou
Jans F. Duna
C. A. Swift
JUDGE_ATWATER
Bar Association
NEW Law
Common Council of
North Plainant
Eliz, Commercial College
Cates
Heiptads
Wetchinen
Livingston
John D. Rockefelier
M, Epwrery
Jetersen
Tal
Iew
Eer An
Leon
Humory T
Kaiserin's
Sika Antecteres
Mid
Brooklyn
Exiga
Wales
Carl Schurz
Phyalelane Say
Wall Street
Goma
York
Mty
Wang
Selatan
Mvatoame
Rippel
Roa
Ateetmaat ‘Securitie
United Eiectric
M. J
Anc
Novant Pass
Rwy
North Jersey
Jeree
Sullivan
sEpet
Clare
Kidney
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