Brisk Battle of Ballots in Jamestown Exposition Contest
Voter turnout surges with 42 116 ballots cast as Wiss Edna Portman leads the Jamestown tip contest. Mia Etum Portman climbs to 92 038 votes, pushing Alice Alden to second. Lenox trail follows. Journal advertises travel prizes and encourages subscriptions to boost votes. Roosevelt visit noted with promise of future events and more ballots to come.
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Jamestown
Mia Etum Portman
American Steam Laundry
Alice 2. Alden
Miss Lenox
Cla
Journal
Elizabeth
Jamestown Exposition
Atlantic Ocean
Roosevelt
Weebington
United State
Journal Party
Union
Nce
Ceiver
Tienlars
K. Fee
Mary Satterbrot
P. C. Osterman
Pointe ‘Outside
Tay
Obituary Fragment Remains From Local Page
Fragmentary obituary item notes a local death with limited readable details, lacking clear names or dates but preserving the event of a death notice from the historical page segment.
Walter jury awards $1000 against Public Service Car Co
The jury found Alexander Walter Jr of Plain Ball wins $1000 from Public Berrien Corporation after deliberating overnight. Walter sought damages for injuries from being struck by a trolley car in Plainfield in January, with the case submitted to the jury at 3 pm yesterday.
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Alexander Walter, Jr
Plain Ball
Public Berrien Corporation
Walter
Plainfield
The Man with the Early Straw
A man wearing a straw hat enjoys warmer noon weather as thermometers read 1 degree at Oliver and Drake's. Predictions warn of showers and cooler weather tomorrow, though many still wear overcoats.
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Oliver & Drake's
Carrolls Celebrate Thirtieth Anniversary at Rector Street
Mr and Mrs John J Carroll of 145 Rector street observed their thirty year marriage last evening with friends in attendance. Mrs Carroll formerly Miss Mary Frances Daly of New York married at St James Catholic Church. Daly’s Irish patriot family includes ten children, with seven daughters surviving.
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Carroll
Police Notes Report Several Arrests and Assault Complaint
Midnight patrol arrests include Edward Egan and Heery Xeon for alleged run of theft under Madison Avenue. George Pallatosh arraigned in Police Court, awaiting further proceedings. Harris Shafner of 158 Flint Street alleges assault by J Jacobson near Port and Third, with eye wound treated by Dr. O’Reilly after examination at Stutzben’s store. Jacobson cited as cause for the strike after Shafner ordered to locate the office but refused. Probation status noted for Near Road Company involvement.
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Ulrich Parreat
Edward Egan
Heery Xeon
Madison Avenue
George Pallatosh
Anton Corelli
Harris Shafner
Flint Street
Leonard
J. Jacobson
Port 2
Due
Third Street
Jacobson
Stutzben
O'Reilly
Funeral of Mrs. John T Knight at Isolation Hospital
Funeral services were held for Mrs. John T Knight at the isolation hospital. The ceremony was attended by relatives and local residents as officials offered condolences and paid respects to the deceased.
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John T. Knight
T. Knight
Intellite
Pielock
Speakers at Martine feast bring harmony to New Jersey Democrats
General C P Colling, head of speakers for the May 20 Martine dinner, lists James E Martine James Smith Jr James Baker William B Gourley Peter F Daley William L Saunders and William J Curtis as speakers with guests from across the Democratic State Committee. Toasts include Our Guest the Farmer and The Legislature of 1907. Invited attendees span county and city leaders across New Jersey with the goal of uniting Democrats of all factions.
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C. P. Colling
Martine
Jatwight
New Jersey
Democrata 1
James E. Martine
James Smith, Jr
Senator Smith
James Baker
William B. Gourley
Peter F. Daley
William L. Saunders
United Democracy
J. Curtin
Democratic State Committee
Paterson
William Devereux
Asbury Parks
William C. Heppenheimer
Tresaurer
Robert 5. Hudspeth
Jer- City
Howard Carrow
Camden
Frank 8. Katsenbach, Jr
Robert Gwynne
Salem
Samuel
Childs
Bernardaville
Lewis
Iliff
Newton
Peter, If
Elizabeth
Johnston Cornish
Washington
Robert Davis
Torney Cty
Albert Bollechweiler
Perth
Anton © C. Drake
Cheater
X Minturn
Hudson
Louis J
Johm Hinehell
D. W. Martine
Morristown
Itfield Gillen
Dover
R. Lynd
James Firth
Phillipsburg
Chard Kuhl
Flemington
George
Silver
New Brunswick
Davis
State Committee
Younty
Escaltern
Opportunities of the Social Worker
An annual charity society event to be held in the chapel of the First ... aims to attract those interested in social work. The summer school is noted as open to the public, inviting attendees and offering guidance on social service careers.
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Charitytion Society
Directo
New
Lindmay
York
Samet
Seereidee
Ier
Firemen Overcome Fighting Remington Fire in Broadway Building
New York May 14 Firemen battling a worst fire at the Remington Typewriter Company building 325 Broadway faced heavy smoke and were overcome in the basement and subcellar. Rescue squads carried unconscious men to the sidewalk as reinforcements arrived, with many firefighters in serious condition and feared to die from smoke inhalation. the blaze confined to the lower floors despite a hard fight.
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New York
Ley
Remington Typewriter Company
Broadway
Likedyke
Harckharth, Lamont
F. A. Powers
Robert Burnettsha
Ueirs
Unwilling Witnesses Testify in NY Life Insurance Ballot Alteration
Miss Morgan and several witnesses testify they altered ballots in the recent New York Life Insurance Company election. Elizabeth N. Jorgen, private secretary for Berngham, helped arrange ballots and wrote witness names on defective ballots under instructions from Spragham near the election’s end.
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Brycee Ae See Seregham
Charen Chae Sorugham
F. Carri
New York Life Insurance Company
Katie Me
Elizabeth
N. Jorgen
YY J
Berngham
Spragham
Rame
Woman's Auxiliary to YMGA Elects Officers
At a meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the YMGA Association the group elected officers and discussed upcoming events. Members pledged service to church activities and community projects, with plans announced for the coming months.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Woman's Autrist of
The
Y. M. GC. A. Im Association
Former legislator dies at Phillipsburg
A former legislator, Mr V. Devte, died in Phillipsburg amid a gathering of people. The obituary notes he served as a member of the Assembly, and he was widely respected among colleagues.
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Phillipssung
V. Devte Wet
Peooral Gebilitz
Davis
Bret
Tha Aseembiy
Debate Over Saloon Screens And Ten Beds Law In Hoboken
Hoboken and Union Hill officials debate the bishops law on saloon screens and ten beds in inns and taverns on Sundays. Judge Swayze’s interpretation ties bed requirements to inns and taverns as a class with hotels, while prosecutors seek proper enforcement through criminal charges and council actions. The hearing adjourned to next Monday for further data and ruling.
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Hoboken
Union Hil
Inna
Lea
Civic Rightenuaness Federation
Union Hill
Duity
Connolly
Swayze
Supreme Court
Ahund Swayee
Tuatice Fort
Council of Hoboken
Poet
van Winkle
Ani Asajatant Corporation
John J. Fallon
Redrena
Fallon
Monay
Strike Ties Up Grain Ships in Harbor
Six hundred strikers join a sympathetic walkout by grain elevator workers in protest of increased pay demands from steamship firms. Longshoremen join the action, crippling grain shipping as harbor schedules suffer delays. Union leaders vow to pursue a higher wage scale up to Christmas if needed.
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Srila Elevator
Alevator
Preaiat Conners
Union
Eymiere
State Convention Knights of Columbus Opens in Vorecy
Representatives of forty six councils met at the Columbian Club for the Knights of Columbus state convention in Vorecy May 14. State deputy Charles J. Barrett presided as officers were to be reelected, with delegates Morria Levins and John McCat Ean Gannot among those attending.
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Vorecy
City
Knights of Columbus
Columbian Club
Charles J. Barrett
Moving Pictures Show At Central Baptist Church
A moving picture program is listed for Thursday evening at Central Baptist Church featuring Roake's production from New York. The event highlights include a premiere reel and notable releases, drawing attention from local residents.
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Central Baptist Churom
Central Baptist Coerch
Kean Defendants Suit Verdict For Landlord Rent
A Circuit Court jury returned a verdict awarding Mrs. Kate F. Schermerhorn 1036 dollars against Mrs. Lucy Kean in a suit brought over rent for a Lenox Massachusetts cottage. Kean and her daughter vacated citing discomfort and an injury. Testimony indicatedKean hired a hiredman and that the house was vacated after ongoing disputes.
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Kate F. Schermerhorn
Lucy" Kean
Lenog
Mai
Wu Kian
Higehine Fm
Scheraeher
Sueer
Jul
Total Tee
Wise Kean
Pete
Leon Abbett
Foresters of America hold eighteenth state convention
Orange hosts the Foresters of America eighteenth annual State convention opening at 10 am in the Orange Theatre. Grand Chief Ranger Michael F. Ryan presides as delegates hear remarks from Mayor Shoenthal and other leaders. Emanuel Sonnabend notes 137 courts and 17,267 members.
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Orange
Jone
Ivane Shosathal
Igpey City
Samuel M. Edwards
William J. Bentley
Paterson
Henry Schott
Charles H. Bholim
Court Congress
Jersey City
Emanuel Sonnabend
Longshoremen Strike Threat Looms at Havana Harbor
A damaged Havana dispatch reports tense docks as longshoremen threaten to walk out over a labor rate dispute. The scene mirrors New York harbor tensions as crews refuse to work without agreed pay, while local businesses push promotions and offers on major avenues like Levy’s, Beyond, Band and Wall streets.
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Havana
Fievans
New York Harbor
Dave
Levy's
Beyond
Band and
Wall Streets
Laundry Girls May Ride Offer At Local Laundry
The readable text advertises a May ride hosted by the American Suham Laundry girls at a Gret stellar mat event in Kenelé grove with low prices. Orders can be placed at A. F. Thorn's office 1168 East Cheatnut Street via telephone 64 for hard coal and free coal options.
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Kenelé Grove
A. F. Thorn’s
City Considers Large Scale Street Paving Plan
City authorities and the streets and highways committee discuss paving all streets partly paved with about 30000 dollars proposed. Council may approve gradual annual payments from a sinking fund over five years. Mayor Ryan supports improvements despite objections from some property owners and fears of hardship.
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Schlottarer
Mack
Byrnes
Ryan le
Ous
Pecmante
Wall Street Sees Broad Market Decline Amid Weakness
The New York stock market opened with broad selling and continued downward into late forenoon. Western unions and Pacific issues led losses while Reading and Pennsylvania carried the weakness, as London trading reflected heavy volume on Pacific and Canadian Pacific.
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New York
Wilet
Udon
Seri
Cneene
Ethan Towtajowar
Pacific
Berile
Lovdau
Neo
London
Ames Pacific
Southern Pacfic
Canadien Pacific
Connine
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Moray & la Ray's
East Jersey Street
U. S
Remington Company
Miss Morgan
Sorughem
Association Hell
Boley
State Convention Knights OF Columbus
Phas Morria Levins
John McCat Ean Gannot
Mab
Lucy Kean
Walcome
Streets and Highways Committee
Wall Street
Totley
Tou
Oatina Foote& Company
Prain
Ene” Pte
Cher
Ae Amer
Funar
Oer
Erie
Central
Leyte
Menhcam Central
Missouri
West
J. Central
Soubera
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