No Firemen In Parade Causes Parade Tension
Trustees of the Firemen's Pension Fund appoint новые officials while Mayor Berry addresses complaints about the rear fire tower. A request to include Elizabeth Fire Department in the battle-day parade was refused as unsafe. The fire alarm committee orders a new box placement and two hose lengths on the fireboat amid approval of pension trustees and various building and personnel actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Patterson
Abief
Coldines
Elizabeth
D. J. Sullivan
Robert Banermann
Frederick Clark
William Kenah
Connolly
Berry Wan
Noti
Posssan
Tre
R. B. Cleveland
Brosd. Strest
Ertesaion
Richard Thosippon
Trotem
Perini
Stein
Madelinn
Koenig
Bar Boune
Plata
Doerr & Cai
Calman William
Miss Vogel Loses Suit Over Alehouse Injury
The Rahway resident Mina Helen Vogel sued Saloonkeeper John Reuter at 0 Broad Street for injuries from a fall in his cellar stair. The court concluded the case with a verdict for the defendant after a lengthy session yesterday.
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Mina Helen FE
Vogel
Rahway
Johm Reuter
Broad Street
Neuter
Mish Vogel
Yesvang ™ Journal
Damene
Verdict Against the Trolley Company Reached
A jury returned a verdict last evening for 1450 against the Newark based IeWolf company over injuries from a street accident. The case, filed by Jernel, sought damages up to 5000, with claims of negligence during the October 20 incident.
Fragmentary Eliz. Com Item Notes Fares and Breed
A fragmentary notice references Elis and a trio of fares, with unclear context. The readable words indicate discussions around breed and fare terms, but the missing details prevent a full event summary. No definite names, dates, or locations are established.
Man killed near Pennsylvania Station in train accident
A Long Branch to New York bound train on the Pennsylvania road plowed through Elizabeth as it passed the city at 7 30 A M dragging a man who died instantly. The victim's body was taken to the morgue with a card reading The Pohahontay Collieties bearing the name Odon Tyransa. Witness Martin Birch saw the man on the east track and the usher noted the deceased appeared neatly dressed, not a tramp. County Attorney Westcott viewed the body.
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New York
Condustor
Morris Alten
Pennsylvania Road
Elizabeth
Fena
Pohahontay Collieties
Odon Tyransa
C. W. Eakin
Martin Birch
Usher
Pennsyham
Acre
Central Railroad
Tressza
Westcott
Survived Snyder Cyclone Reports From Ro selle
John F. Martin of Desler writes relatives in Roselle that Snyder town was nearly wiped out by the cyclone a week ago. He details complete ruin and razed buildings, with contents scattered and losses severe. His message reflects alarm felt when news reached the city and efforts to learn more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Martin
Desler
Thomas Mar
Eriomeh
Jourmil
Mr. Mar
Meadows Development Push Against Complaints
The board of health plans to push work on the Meadows and adjacent lands with swift action. President Whalen and the board intend to address increasing complaints by implementing an effective plan as soon as funds are available. The C. A. is ready to move once the necessary resources are provided.
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Heal
Whalen
C. A
Application for Liquor License at Garwood Remonstrance Filed
Court of Common Pleas records Lemuel K Brink applies for an alcohol license in Garwood Township. Remonstrance filed opposing the license amid representation by lawyer J Kiernan for the applicant.
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Court of Common Pires
Lemuel K. Brink
Tomrmbip
Garwood
J. Kiernan
Boom Battle Day Parade Committee Named
Ambiguous OCR text outlines a morning event with a parade committee, mentions reduced fares and alternative public travel options. Key names appear as Copan El Pate, sco, chairman Lovell Hi Carr and J. P. Webrr, but details are fragmentary.
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Alenive Publicay Tyreborstia
Copan EL Pate
Sco
Lovéil Hi. Carr
J. P
Woman Falls From Trolley Car on Elizabeth and Newark Line
Misa Coleman of 253 Union Street was injured after falling from trolley car 724 at 3 20 on the Newark bound line. Officer Behl assisted her to her home, but she proceeded alone.
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Misa Coleman
Union Street
Newark
Elizabeth and
Behl
Levy's Thursday Sale Announcement Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Thursday sale at Levy's with prices cut across many items including women’s wear and fabrics. The readable text is garbled but indicates a broad discount event possibly tied to department store offerings in Newark or New York.
Freeholders Discuss Political Outlook at Bill Thompson Estate
A Freeholders gathering frominion county across thirty three members traveled by 8.36 A M train to the Duke of Gloucester estate. They heard speeches amid hospitality, with plans discussed for the upcoming sheriff election and local governance. notable attendees included directors Beucklacher Farstil and J Frank Hubbard, while Freeholder W W Wonnall attended with remarks about the board’s vigor.
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Inion County
Pennsylvania’ Railroad
Bill” Thompson
Duke of Gloucester
Benjamin
Bert
Renier
Cranford
Freehalder
W.W. Wonnall
Af Wentfield
South Jersey Gas and Electric Company Officers and Directors
The South Jersey Gas and Electric Company lists officers led by President A. R. Kuser of Newark and Vice President William T. Bradley of Camden. Frederick Evans of Newark is secretary, Charles J. Cook of Trenton is assistant secretary treasurer, with a slate of directors including Anthony R. Kaiser Thomas N. McCarter William J. Bradley Usal H. McCarter Forrest F. Dryden John J. Tartner William Thompson John J. Burleigh David Baird Frank Bergen Thomas C. Barr Ren Barker Gummere Frank C. Briggs J. H. Blackwell and Woodruff.
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Ae Ey
Enna
South Jersey
Elec
Tric and Traction Company
A. R. Kuser
Newark
Wim. T. Bradley
Camden
Frederick Evans
NetWark
Aasistant
Charles J. Cook
Trenton
Anthony R. Kaiser
Thaias N.mccarter
William J. Bradley
Usal
H. McCarter
Forrest F. Dryden
John J. Tartner
William d.Thompson
John J. Burleigh
David Baird
Frank Bergen
Thomas C. Barr
Ren. Barker
Claims link to Mexican War hero fray in Elmira sentence
A man named D.C. was sentenced to Elmira Reform School on a charge tied to a claim of relation to a Mexican War hero. The story notes earlier dismissal from Annapolis and describes a life of deception, forgery, and questionable associations with a Hertfordshire firm.
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Seren
D.C
Elmira
Hin
Annapolis
Epite Year Fetereen Aon Tel Noted
Fragmentary OCR notes mention dates and figures with unclear names. The readable bits hint at an event or telecom note involving a year, a telecommunication term, and a location, but the details are not coherent enough to identify persons, organizations, or places reliably.
Caronia Runs Aground In Dense Fog At Sandy Hook
The Cunard liner Caronia ran aground on the north side of the main channel near Flynn's Knoll in dense fog. Tug efforts failed as tide turned, with lightening anticipated to free her. no injuries reported though many notable passengers were aboard including Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt and Ethel Barrymore.
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Sandy Hook
Cunard
Caronia
Flynn's Knoll
J. G. Merritt
Win
H. Miller
Chuilen Mabey
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Janes
Hane
Brassey
Ethel Barrymore
Thoman L. Rowman
W. H. Edwards
H.A. Yorke
Hughes Fowcettry
Guy Fairfax Whiting
L. Cromwell
Atenmern
Tigen
Vernon
Brown
Sit
Strike in Troy Laundries Paralyzes Eight Factories
In Troy New York on May 17 a general strike by starchers shut down eight factories with on site laundries. Wage disputes began two weeks earlier at Cluett Peabody and Company and were backed by the Shirt and Collar Manufacturers Association. The firm halted laundry operations and later moved goods to other plants for starching, prompting workers to quit rather than starch the goods.
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Troy
N.Y
Clue, Peabody & Company
Cluott, Peabody &Co
Fourth Baltic Squadron Ready for Far East Sail
Crommstadt May 17 Vice Admiral Biriloff orders commanders of the vessels in the fourth Baltic squadron to prepare to sail for the Far East on June 14. The main ships reportedly include two new battleships two cruisers a torpedo cruiser and a gunboat. High expectations focus on defeating Jestyansky and enabling Admiral Togobe to strike balance against Japan.
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Jestyansky
Togobe
Rurala
Far East
Grace Darby Safe at Bangor
Grace Darby, formerly an inmate of Taunton asylum, is at Bangor under the care of friends after escaping the Taunton asylum. She threatened to kill herself rather than return to the insane hospital and claimed two staff aided her escape, one a nurse.
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Grace Darby
Bangor
Venus
Taunton
Darby
Ocean Yachts Halted by Fog in Kaiser's Cup Race
Navesink Highlands May 11 The Kaiser's cup race from Sandy Hook to Lisard England was set to start at noon as fog rolled in. The excursion fleet faced eight knot breeze and a long ground swell while masts and sails appeared through the haze.
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Navesink Highlands
Sandy Fook
Lisard
England
Seva
Ousting Frederick W. Park from Cranford Cottage
In Cranford on May 17, an ejectment dispute over the Alden Street cottage once tied to Alden B. Bigelow ended with Frederick W. Park agreeing to surrender his twelve year lease. He accepted a three year loan with two year renewal, releasing the property to Bigelow heirs Edna Stephenson Beatrice Bigelow Olivia Bigelow and Emily Bigelow. The elder Bigelow had transferred all property to his daughters. Park, a Democratic figure and former Congressional candidate, was involved in the negotiations and the release was filed at Elizabeth.
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Cranford
Alden B. Bigelow
Frederick W. Park
Alden Atree
Bigelow Tate
New York
Park
Util Park
Messrs
Lindabury
Depew
Puofket
Bigelow
Elizabeth
Physicians Congress Elects Officers In 1920s Washington
Washington May 17 The American Association of Physicians elected officers for the coming year. President Dr Frank Billings of Chicago. vice president Dr F Kinnicutt of New York. secretary Dr Henry Hun of Albany. recorder Dr Solomon Avden of Philadelphia. treasurer Dr J P Crosier Griffith of Philadelphia. councilors include Dr T Mitchell Pradden of New York. Elected to membership were Dr A B S Macallum Toronto. Dr Ada Meyer New York. Dr Miller Chicago. Dr R A Babcock Chicago. Dr Thomas McCra Baltimore. Dr O S Adams Washington.
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Washington, D. C
American Association of Physicians
Frank Billings
Chicago
F. Kinnicutt
New York
Henry Hun
Solomon
Avden
Philadelphia
J. P. Crosier Griffith
Counsties
Br. T. Mitchell Pradden
A. B. S Macallum
Toronto
Dynt Rieaman
Pallett
Ada ‘Meyer
Miller
R. "A. Babcock
Thomas McCrar
Baltiarerei
Adams
Washington
Secretary Morton Arranging to Retire
New York May secretary of the navy Paul Morton plans and arranging for the future. Reports say he will become president of the Wabash Railroad Company, but Wall Street gives it little credence. Financial men expect a definite announcement within twenty four hours and think Redmond & Company may be involved.
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Morton
New York
Paul Morton
Navy
Wabash Railroad Company
Wall Street
Redmond & Company
Wall Street holds steady as St Paul dominates early trading
In New York the opening hour centered on St Paul stock with chatter about Northern Pacific. Trading activity was light, with prices barely moves and government bonds unchanged while other bonds stayed quiet.
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New York
Mat
Exchange
St—Paul
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Herbert Croker's Body Arrives in New York
New York May 17 The remains of Herbert V Troker who died suddenly on a railroad at Newton Kansas arrived here this morning The body was taken to the Croker family residence at 5 East 74th street for the funeral Mrs Croker is prostrated by the shock and in a nervous condition awaiting the service
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New York
Herbert V. Troker
Newton
Kaw
East 74Th Street
Bela
Fragmentary War of 181% article ends at City Hall
Readable fragments describe a War of 181% piece escorted by United States regulars and militia to City Hall to await state display for a local ceremony or person, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.
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Hi County
United States
Iomy Farell
German Occupation Of Haichu Confirmed
May 17. A Reuters telegram from London confirms the occupation of Haichu by German forces. No further details are provided in the brief dispatch.
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Haichu
Musicians Protest Over Elizabethtown Celebration Parade
Nineteen committee members met to finalize invitations for the Elizabethtown battle celebration on June 8. The Musicians Mutual Benefit Association Local 151 protested excluding union musicians from the parade, urging the committee to bar all non union or Navy bands and to prohibit participation by any orchestras from the event.
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Elizabethtown
Cathe Ie Ligh Artillery
Wstog
Ware
St. Patelek
Pazieb
George Jackson
Clara Turner Lne
Othe Theatre
Mr. White
Committee On Parade
Robert B. Cissel
Ie Musicians’ Mutual Benefit Association
Musicians’ Mutual Boned Association
M. Alieebeth
James White
Alizabethtown
A. Tee
Shaste Zoe
Czarina Blames the Grand Duke in War Woes
A fragmentary Manchester dispatch reports the czarina accusing the grand dukes of causing disasters in Russia. She also criticizes Germany for its attempt to influence the German public. The letter to a friend in Dermstadt, Germany, has fallen into German officials’ hands, with harsh remarks on both sides of the conflict.
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Manchester
Eng
Dermstadt
Germany
Carina
Ras Bia
UFA GOVERNOR SHOT. CONDITION DOUBTFUL
Ute Russia May 11 The governor of Ufa Province General Sokolovaky was badly wounded in an attempted assassination during a garden event. Fire was opened by a would be assassin who escaped. this marks the second similar crime in Ufa in two years following General Bogdanovitchs killing on May 19, 1908.
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Ute
Russia
Sokolovaky
Ufs
Yeatera
Bereta
Ufa
Bogdanovitch
New French Consul to New York Named
A Paris journal editor announced the appointment of a new French consul in New York, signaling strengthened ties between France and the United States. The move aims to facilitate diplomatic and commercial exchanges, with the official details to be confirmed by Paris and Washington.
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New York
Journel Des Uebsts
Paris
Meats
Powder Mill Blaze Injures Workers in Wilkesbarre
A powder mill explosion and fire occurred in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on May 17. Several buildings at the Oliver Powder Company were destroyed or damaged by the blast and ensuing fire. Workers were injured and many escaped by quick action as flames engulfed the facility.
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Wilkesbarre
Oliver Powder
Erveral
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