Cleveland strike shuts 1600 Municipal Traction workers
A May 16 strike by about 1,600 employees of the Municipal Traction Company and Cleveland Electric Railways halted service after failed talks on wage and job terms. Union twists, revocation of charter, and sudden walkout left cars idle and crews absent, disrupting the old three cent lines and leaving pay stations in disarray.
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Tregraph
Cleveland
Ubual
Joel
Ses
Payris Mavenear
Bayne Avenue
Union Trades Seek Open Air Concerts in Parks
A petition from Union County Trades Council asked City Hall to fund open air tunnel concerts in public parks during the summer months. The plan proposed free performances by musicians as a show of public support. The proposal was sent to the committee on June for consideration.
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Coumall
Union County Trades’ Council
Ammer
Trades Council
Conestts
Tely
Writ for Nugent in Election Fraud Cases
May 18 Newark report on James Nugent indicted by Grand Jury for election fraud since last November. Independence Party ties and bail context, with Palmieri asserting further indictments top leaders may follow.
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Nugent
Newark
Nire
Supra Court
James Nugent
Eal
Bye
Oon
New York
Phili Loeser
Framd
Independence Party
Ner
Nalor
Charles ‘Mason
Baeger
Jame Nugent
Traude
New Building Code Adopted by City Council
City Council adopted a new building code after Councilman Nugent exposed Baldwin Fairchild Company, Newark, for misrepresenting plans to improve Augusta and Meadow neighborhoods. He urged amending section 72 to include Meadow Street land in the free limit, a resolution the council approved.
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Mednight
Nugent
Baldwin Fairchild Company
Newark
Augusta
Meadow
Heet
Papain
Drowned hotel keeper identified in Brooklyn case ends in tragedy
The body of John Wohlgraf, hotel keeper of 233 Stanhope Street Brooklyn, was found in Staten Island Sound last Wednesday and identified yesterday by his niece Mrs Henriette Hohmann. She read a Journal description, viewed a photograph at Stier's morgue, and confirmed the likeness. Her father had died by his own hand in Germany, and Wohlgraf, who came to New York four months ago seeking work, reportedly chose death by his own action after failing to find waterfront employment. A murder theory among relatives was dismissed.
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Staten Island Sound
John Kohlgraf
Stanhope Atréet
Brooklyn
Henriette Hohmann
Peetenday
Stier
Wohlgraf
Dejent
Knoll awarded 6000 in rail case against North Street Railway
Albert J. Knoll of Mountainside won a verdict of 6000 against the North Street Railway Company after a trial that followed a prior award of 1500. The case notes his injuries and the earlier 1500 judgment, with the outcome marking an increase over the prior award.
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Albert J. Knoll
Mountainside
Aguinat
North Street Railway Company
Refter Bricge
Knoll
Krall
Anja Ad
Newark
Ty Segie Dove
Reed Company Awarded 232 Dollar Verdict
A dispute involving the Motor Car Company of New Jersey and Reed Company concludes with a verdict of 232 dollars in favor of Reed Company. The case references sales commissions and a Packard automobile, with details about the alleged sale and brokerage fees.
Mud Dominates Circus Ride Through Peterstown
A flood of mud engulfed Peterstown after a circus sideshow spilled onto streets. Ten thousand paradegoers waded home as shoes, stockings, and pockets filled with muck. two young ladies and others escaped unharmed amid the chaos. Reporters note the scene as a chaotic, muddy spectacle with widespread damage to clothing and belongings.
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Jerusalem
Aipeeee
Harold
Five-Enter Court Pleas and Pardons in Robbery Case
Five men involved in recent indictments appear in court. Archie Stiles pleaded guilty to highway robbery. his counsel sought a chance to withdraw the plea and plead aver. He received a one year sentence probation with monthly payments to the probation officer. Others, including John Wilton and Rigi Bauer, faced charges with various pleas and bail set. multiple cases adjourned to Thursday or Friday.
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Archie Stiles
Westfield
Gag
Attles
Robert McAdams
MacWent
State Reformatory
Stiles
Ee Atwater
Linison
Offt
Cor
Saxe
Joseph Kelleher
Gustave Poin
Una
John Wilton
Rahway
Sentenes
Willem ‘Kemnay
Prmireday
Rigi Bauer
City Council passes dog license ordinance with higher fee
The council adopted a new dog license ordinance increasing the fee to $2, with muzzling powers for the mayor. An amendment to reduce to $1 failed, and the measure will take effect May 20. Vincenzo Izzo was chosen as dog catcher. appointment referred to the committee on earth.
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Qoyncizexn Mack
Zucker
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Mack
Nugent
Collins
Ita
Vincensolao
Pearl Street
Committee On Earth
Serious Charges Against Van Fleet Reported
Early last evening Patrolman Tucker took into custody Richard Van Fleet who is wanted on a warrant by Justice North, Woodruff of Ryall Park. The charge relates to a feral time code and appears in local police records with unclear wording.
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Tucker
Richard van Fleet
Nonlh
Woodruff
Ryall ‘Park
Reale Yark
Ishong Ro
van Fleet
Moleam Eyesight Special Brings Care to Needy
A brief item notes Moleam Eyesight Special program delivering free eye care services to residents in need, with local organizers citing outreach in MOLEAM and surrounding areas. No further details provided.
Three Boys Face Arson Charges in Police Court
In a morning proceeding at Police Court, Thomas Plereon Walter Hayes and Jonas Frey were arraigned on arson and related charges. The case involves alleged theft of goods from D Bunders and an incident where electric light wiring was stripped on Prince Street endangering nearby property.
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Heldritter
Thomas Plereon
Walter Hayes
Jonas Frey
D. Bunders
Trates
Prince Street
Careless Motormen Face $50 Fines Say City Council
City Council member Alfred A. Stein blasted motormen for blocking ears and dragging passengers at street corners. He cited three accidents in three months and a Newark official’s death from similar carelessness. He urged a mandatory fine of 50 dollars per offense. the council adopted the resolution to seek an ordinance.
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Pital
Caite
Alfred A. Stein
Newark
Public Service Corporation
Elizabeth council debates library establish vote
Noah Morrison of the Public Library Committee appeared before City Council to present a petition signed by about 2 400 residents and many professionals urging library establishment. Council referred the matter to the Law and Seas Committee to gather views, with Morrison agreeing to await committee input before a formal report.
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Noah Morrison
Dhd
Gevraliman Nugent
Elizabeth
Uilvervata
Law
Nugent
Thaw Sane Says Dr Evans At Hearing
Dr Evans testifies that Harry Thaw is sane based on direct observation since commitment to Matteawan. He notes Thaw spoke calmly and coherently and believed he could convince the court of his sanity. Thaw, nervous about taking the stand, faces continued examination in the asylum release proceeding.
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Tournal
Poughkeepsie
N. J
Harry Thaw
Maatschauser
Maatteawan Asylum
Keepera
Michael Cummings
Lawrence J. Kreevy
Taba
Timwae Fational
Byane
Storsi
Jerowe
Graham
Himsel
Thaw
Evane
Thaw Wan
Matteawan
Fly
Eat
Triple murder near Freehold shocks rural community
A farm near Wickatunk eight miles from Freehold reports the murder of Mr and Mrs William Shepard and a servant Miss Jennie Bundy. A foreign farmhand, recently hired, is suspected after fleeing town. The shotgun slayings left the couple’s infant crying in the house as neighbors and authorities launched a manhunt for the missing worker.
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Freehold
William, Shepard
Jennie Bundy
Matawan
Wickatunk
Triday
Theevictine
Shepard
Atairs
Ataate
Bern
S ‘Ingurlan
Sjames Miller
Freeport
Charles Stari
Marlboro Station
Five bids opened for recreation pier project
City Council opened bids for the recreation pier and public dock. Bidders included Vidas Rhodes & Manuel at 14200 dollars A E Sandfont Company 17079 Edward B Jenks Company 12043 Charles Spearin 2440 and Frederick Pederson 17685 with total cost near 21000 dollars The bids follow the original plans with no changes proposed by the Elizabeth Yacht Club and waterfront individuals.
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City Coumed
Vidas , Rhodes & Manuel
A. E. Sandfont Company
Edward B. Jenks Company
Charles Spearin
Federick Pederson
Elizabeth Yacht Club
Local Guard Battalion Drills With Continental Units
NN, GAT WESTFIELD and Companies HK and M train in a battalion drill this afternoon under Major William B. Marti. The scene unfolds in Westfield with Plainfield and Somerville units practicing in coordinated maneuvers.
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Weatfield
Plainfeld
Somerville
William B. Marti
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