Trolley Buys $35 000 Tract for Right of Way
The Morris County Traction Company announces the purchase of the Hoyt property north of the pumping station on Morris avenue for 35000. Papers are to be signed Wednesday, enabling a right of way to the pumping station of the Elizabethtown Water Company. Negotiations with Lutter for a further right of way continue, with construction plans to extend the road from the city line at Morris avenue and Cherry street toward the Meeker Inn and Huntley near Summit, including a branch to Mill time burn. The Hoyt tract fronts Morris avenue about 1500 feet, and work will begin with the roadway widened twenty feet as papers are signed.
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Hoyt
Morris Avenue
Morris County Traction Company
Tome
Ite
Elizabethtown R Water
Mann
Summit
Water Company
J. PL Sayre
Lamentate
Mei Si
Kean
North Avenue
Public Service Corporation
Work Trading Road
Bernok
Capenrin Mater
Bayonne Woman Suffrage Hinted In Next Two Weeks
Bayonne may grant women the right to vote within two weeks as Councilman Edmund E. Stinson proposes asking residents in a special three day election. Stinson opposes Mayor Pierre P. on funding a paid fire department and wants the vote to decide the issue. He notes he is a veteran volunteer and aims to stay in service as Bayonne’s ten companies face staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayonne
Edmund E. Stinson
Stinton Haw
Pierre P
Countian Stinton
Dog Catcher Starts On Vigorous Hunt
Officials announce a vigorous dog catcher program as authorities notify dog owners to expect action soon through tax records. The move aims to curb nuisance and health concerns by enforcing canine compliance and control measures.
Cake and Apron Sale for Charity at Kell Bayre Street
An apron and cake sale will aid Saturday afternoon from six o'clock at the home of Mrs. Kell on Bayre street. Proceeds go to the Woman's Auxiliary to Cake Likes Aprons Inds, aiding the wedding fund and charitable work. The Indies are endeavoring to add money to the fund.
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Mie 1
Kell Bayre Street
Indies
Eliz Commercial College Applicants and Contacts
Fragmentary OCR notes reference individuals named Elizabeth and Mary tied to a commercial college and a fax to Daname. the piece remains incomplete with unclear roles, dates, or actions beyond mentions of people and a communication.
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ELIZ
Commercial
College
Judge Vail presides in new circuit court opening
The circuit court opens with Judge B A Vail newly sworn in by Justice Fort. The bar association presents a bouquet with a card reading Hon. B A Wall as congratulations. The first case is Charles Berg by next friend Jacob Berg versus Ernest Nettle over 3000 dollars for injuries to Berg’s 11 year old son from a horse kick in July 1905.
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B. A. Vail
Governor Brokes
Fudge Vail
Judge Well
Joha Rank
Charles Berg
Jacob Berg
Ernest Nettle
T. M. Kelly
Alfred A. Steltz
Jacob
Berg
Martin Street
Charles
Nettle
Aero
Neils
Tuly
Gerdan
Alexian
Senate
John A. Prosaley
Frank Tempre
Jean
Patarson
Obituary notices of multiple local residents and kin
The obituary column lists several deaths and funeral plans. Gladys B. McLeod died after three weeks with typhoid fever at age 10, with services at the home and burial at Linden Park. Mrs. Ann A. Casper aged 47 died after a lingering illness at Livingston Street home. services planned with Rev. William H. Lit. Charles Capling and relatives are noted, with funeral arrangements by Rev. Broeicholet Mergen. Robert Daly of this city died at home, with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. John K.R. Hoover and others are referenced in related notices, alongside memorials for family members and local church ties.
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Charles Caplingeer Ce
Indy Aod Lyn
Finnia Capling
Fredevick Williams
Chilton Ftrest
William CIA Atrest
Frank Oakley
Scranton
Broeicholet Mergen
St. John’s Church
Evergreen
Gladys B. Mcleod
Neil, Jr
Edith M
Neil Mcleod
Chentnot
Gilbert. Sawyer
Jersey
Butly
Frederick Casper
Anns
A. Casper
Livingston Street
Mattawan
Casper Ie
William H. Litstages
Will
Obere Daly
Robert Daly
bin -Horta
Treet
Garret
Egiar Marre
Si Daly
Holy Rosary Church
Bt. Patrick's
Soyoya
Mount Olivot
Two Elizabeth Boys Killed Riding Freight Car
Two 17 year old boys Rhein Buechner and Fred Buckser from Elizabeth fled with a traveling circus two weeks earlier. While riding on a freight car near New York twenty miles from the city a bridge struck them. Buechner died soon after. Buckser died late that night. The bodies were returned to Elizabeth for burial.
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Frank A
New York
Rhein Buechner
Centre Street
Fred Buckser
Franklin Street
Fifth
Sixth
Buechner
Bueckner
Rochester
Bucksar
Newark
Elisabeth
Milk price rise blamed on icemen in Paterson
Paterson faces higher milk and cream prices as warmer weather drives ice costs up. Retail dealers plan to pass extra charges to consumers if wholesalers add to rates. Milk company gains could rise by about $760 monthly, while ice and related trades deny extortion, claiming agreements exist but prices align with costs.
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Paterson
China
Actin
Tes
Consolidated Ice Company
Stop Gambling at Hot Springs Arkansas May 1924
A partial clipping notes federal action to stop gambling in Hot Springs Arkansas. It mentions W Scott Smith confidential secretary and expected Interior Department agents to gather evidence against operators in government protected areas. The fragment references ongoing investigations and possible legal proceedings.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Washington
Eronerat
Ith Overaoe
Westfield Postmaster Nominated for Senate Review
Washington May 14 The President sent nominations to the Senate including Luther Peters and Abram W for posts in the Westfield area as part of a series of civil service appointments announced yesterday.
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Dugan
Hn Y. Dugan
Seria
Death of Carl Schurz a renowned statesman and orator
Carl Schurz a prominent German born American statesman died at 4 25 this morning. He was born March 2 1820 at Liblar near Cologne. He helped free Ginkel from prison, lived in Paris as a correspondent, and later rose as a Republican leader in Wisconsin and Missouri. He served as United States minister to Spain, a Civil War general, senator, and editor of the New York Evening Post.
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New York
Carl Schurz
Mr. Schurs
Liblar
Cologne
Germany
Gottfried Kinkel
Restadt
Switnerlarks
Uhis
Profesor Kinkel
Spandau
Kinkel
Leith
Scotland
Schurz
Paris
France
Eeel
Neworks
Philadelphss
Wisconsin
Respublicana
Chennelioredie
Getlyabiry
Biate
Lerma
Eriagan Ets
Chicago
United States
Missouri
Independent Movement
Cleveland
Bohne
Judge Atwater Presides As Court Proceedings Continue
Judge Atwater presided in district court today as oath of office for the Court of Common Pleas remained pending. Lawyer Adifivon Swift, successor in the district case, and the Morehouse Company of Newark faced Matthew Wade in a suit over a bill for yeast and grain. Roland D. Rocker and Edward Nugent represented the parties.
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Judge Atwater
Hie
Court of Common Pleas
Adifivon Swift
District Tetme
Judge Atwater ‘van Int
On W Morehouse Company
Newark
Matthew Wade
File Alts the Tatter
Am Bill
Tor Yees and Grain
The
More Company
Roland D. ‘Rocker
Edward Nugent
Nevada judge to aid California in insurance dispute relief
A plan discussed by officials would transfer a Nevada circuit judge to California to assist in settling earthquake and fire insurance litigation. The conference, with members of Commerce and Labor, favored this immediate aid over seeking an additional Californian circuit judge.
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Washington
Caloris
Veda
California
Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in Chicago Traction
Washington report states the Supreme Court denied hearings in Chicago traction cases. The decision blocks further appeals and leaves lower court rulings intact, affecting transportation policy debates and potential state actions.
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Chicago
Washingtonn
Supreme Crete
Sora
Chigggo ‘Traction
Bridgeport Explosions Lake City in Major Magazine Blast
Bridgeport Conn May 14 a quake like roar and a blinding flash marked a massive blast at the Union Metallic Cartridge Company reservation. Four magazines storing fulminite exploded violently damaging shops and homes in Bridgeport. eight magazines were affected with one larger magazine containing substantial fulminite. No fatalities reported though many were frightened and some injuries from debris. The explosion ripped through Strawberry Hill area, uprooting trees and tearing plaster from walls as surrounding tremors were felt across the city.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Wil
Ward
Strawberry Hill
Tineke
Maones
Veracity dispute fuels clash over railroad rate bill
Washington May 12 President Roosevelt denounces ex Senator Chandler over alleged falsehoods in a dispute tied to senators Knox Spooner and Foraker. Senator Tillman cites congressional remarks as proof of a charged exchange on court review and political maneuvering. Chandler disputes the President’s denials, saying he read a quoted passage from Lodge and stands by his account amid the controversy.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
William E. Chandler
Itkian
Thay Tie
Chandler
Knox
Spooner
Foraker
Tillman
Senator Lodge
Senate
Brooner
Lodge
Til
Evousty
Dia
Maya
Congressional
Toraker
Tyilman
Day of Suspense in Petersburg Sparks Police Warning
In Petersburg on May 14 the Russian May Day events prompted police to warn against demonstrations. Authorities fear clashes between workers and police, with armed force ready if protests occur. Large meetings last night urged workers to heed orders and avoid defying the authorities.
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Petersburg
Boebslista
Assassination of Vice Admiral Komsmitch at Fetarsburg
In Fetarsburg Me on May Day a port official, Vice Admiral Konsmitch, was assassinated by a worker who stabbed him in the side amid a crowd. He died soon after despite hospital efforts. The killer fled and workers at river petrien mills continued about their day, unswayed by the event.
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Konsmitch
Fetarsburg
Mirality
Thay Ince
Loyen
River Petrien Milla
Mrs Jefferson Davis Gaining Strength Report
Report from New York notes Mrs Jefferson Davis showing slight improvement under care. The arrival of her daughter and grandson lifted spirits, with observers hopeful the crisis improved and recovery may follow.
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Jefferson Davis
New York
Gateway
Earthquake Shakes East of Guernsey in Mild Tremors
A mild earthquake was felt this afternoon on the island of Guernsey with light shocks reported. No damage or injuries were immediately noted as residents checked homes and streets for aftereffects.
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Guernsey
Gumssey
Improvements by Ony Marzulli and Local Notices
Fragmented OCR reads mentions Improvements by Ony Marzulli, irregular phrases about accounts and remedies, Bitsy Ta and SIGMUND, a note about a free lunch and lens money, a date May 11 window display and a June deadline, with garbled business references and a local window notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigmund Mer
Fusillade in Peterstown Leaves Windows Shattered
Dominick De Margio shot Louis Malgiero during a feuding night in Peterstown. Malgiero was wounded in the right shoulder but survived. De Margio fired through several windows and fled, later detained at 659 Fourth Avenue awaiting grand jury action. police and sergeant Walsh reported the arrest and ongoing investigation.
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Peterstown
Louis Malglero
Dominiek
DeMergie
Wile
Grand Jury
Walah
Ollock
Fourth Avenue
Walsh
Malgiare
Malgiere
Malpier
DeMargio
Malgiero
Gore
Coal Prices Drop In City Markets
Coal dealers in the city announce a twenty five cent per ton reduction on all grades of egg, stove, and out coal. The price falls to six dollars per ton with no change in other coal prices. Uncertainty remains over whether further adjustments will be made.
Wall Street Opens Mixed Amid Copper and Bond Activity
May 14 reports a shaky start with Amalgamated and Anaconda leading early action as traders eyed copper prices. The market later showed a stronger tone with most issues steady, Pennsylvania among few issues edging down while government bonds held steady and other bonds remained near unchanged.
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New York
Anecenda
Peropal
Fee
Amalgamated
Ansconda
Searly
Althosh
Pennsylvania
Atendy
Oeon Wan
Quinn
Taureice
Frisco Fund Benefit Dance Planned by Company F
Frisco relief drive fundraiser features a reception and dance by Company F Fourth Infantry Volunteers at Quien's Hall on Elimbeth Avenue. Exhibition drill by the unit and music from Bracken's Orchestra accompany a program led by Major Fain and Sergeant Stec Alone with J. Bull, Re Weed Daly, and Denate Tay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Fund
Trind
Quien’s Hall
Elimbeth Avenue
San Francisco
Hracken
Orcheseee Parma
Friends Entertained by Miss Ida Pool at Home
Miss Ida Pool hosted an informal gathering at 510 Elizabeth Avenue with a small group of friends including Minx Mae Broker, Miss Nettle Schreiber, Florence Killy, Liesie Miller and others. The event highlighted a social circuit of local residents and neighbors in a quiet evening at home.
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Miss Ida Pool
Miab Tda
Elizabeth Avenue
Withe
Minx Mae
Nettle -Schrei
Florence Killy
Liesie Miller
Allod’ “Mueller
Louis J. Schmidt
Albert Kyler
Gustar
Charles Poole
Jacob Frank Sod
Augustus T
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Morris County Traction ‘Company
Hoyt Estate
Promiuni
Otelsha
Vitenen
Board of 3
Auparue'e
Vail
Bouquet
Berg Vs. Nettle
John KR
He R. Hoovers
Bllssbath
Kunis Ware
Amd
Anager
Kant
Ies Rell Geen
Elizabeth
Robbina
Circus
Rhein Buschner
Icemen
Ces
Mana
Atwater
Judge Swift
Nevada
Brooklyn Wall Paper
Cartridge Company
Magasines
Lehigh
GT. Petersburg
Pelion
Dominick DE Margio
Louis Malgiero
Wall Street
Phioge
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