Halley's Comet Nears Earth in Harmless Tail Sweep
Seven million miles away the Halley comet approaches Earth at about 50 000 miles per day with its tail wrapping the planet by tomorrow evening. Naval Observatory researchers led by Prof Asaph Hall say the tail poses no danger as atmospheric shielding and sparse material prevent harm while sky watchers can glimpse the comet tonight and in coming days.
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Judgment Confessed In Yonkus Certiorari
City Attorney James Connolly led a review by the Methodist Union of the Board of Excise action denying a liquor license for Joseph Yonkus at 82 Bond Street. The case moved toward certiorari with reports to be presented to William F. Groves and the union.
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Methodist Union
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Local men enrolled in district league leadership roles
Orville B Lamacen and Doualacen of this city were named delegates to the League of Hemnd Wel by Senator Kean. The two men, now residents, have become active members of the club and will attend the upcoming district meeting to discuss membership and annual events.
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Prohibition Debate Draws Newark Clergy to Banquet
The Rev. William A Wasson of Newark resigns as rector to campaign for licensed saloons as a temperance stand. A Business Men's banquet in Turn Hall aims to boost city progress with 600 guests and speakers including Wasson, George Schmidt Jr, Theodore Sutro, and Mayor Mraylay amid festive preparations.
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Quarry Company Plea Denied in Road Upgrade Plan
The County Road Committee and State Road Commissioner Gilkyson approved an improvement to the Shunpike road between Westfield and Summit despite objections from Commonwealth Quarry Company. The quarry argued the plans would harm quarry operations, but an agreement with Rahway Valley Railroad Company to build an additional siding alleviated concerns and allowed the project to proceed.
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Resolutions Adopted On Death Of Wiliam Hall Cranford
Union County Republican Committee drafted resolutions upon the death of William Hall a former assemblyman from Cranford. Meeting noted short routine business and discussed county election outlook with limited agenda.
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Colonel Firestrett Will Not Ride Horseback at King Edward's Funeral
London May 17 Colonel Theodore Firestrett will not ride horseback in the funeral procession for King Edward choosing a carriage with his suite. Roosevelt also plans no public London appearance aside from a Guild Hall lecture. An incident involving Miss Ethel Roosevelt riding in Rotten Row caused embarrassment.
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Remember the Old I Stand
A cryptic note repeats phrases about heritage and standing firm, with fragmented lines and repeated cadences that hint at memory or protest. The garbled text offers little clear context beyond emphasis on legacy and resilience.
England's sad pageant mingles pomp and grief
London witnesses the first of two sorrow pageants for King Edward as his coffin is moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. crowds line a one mile route guarded by 11,500 soldiers. royals and officials participate. Big Ben tolls as music laments fill the procession.
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Union County Wins Opening Of Intercounty League Sweep
Union County opened the intercounty league season Saturday by edging Essex County 7 to 1. Fennewag starred on the mound as Union County produced twelve hits and seven earned runs with Saunders and Johnson contributing at the plate. County Clerk James Calvert delivered the opening ball in Plainfield.
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Woman found asleep in doorway near Union Street
An elderly woman named Myre, found asleep in a doorway at 241 Union Street, Olis Swick escorted her to Broad Street, then Patrolman McDonald took custody. She was detained overnight and sent on to Perth Amboy for safe keeping this morning.
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Wall Street opener shows mixed activity and U S bonds
New York May 17 fractional losses appeared at the opening of the stock market but soon a brisk upward move took hold as government bonds remained unchanged and other issues stayed dull.
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New York
Road repairs a big problem says council
Po. McGurn chairman of the Committee on Streets and Highways told the City Council last night that the street department budget of 840,000 cannot cover repairs to seven teford and macadam roads. He urged bid specifications and immediate action to repair seventeen miles of streets and asked for extra staff to determine total costs before next fiscal year.
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Secretary of State Responds to Fort in Motor Vehicle Probe
Trenton May 17 Colonel Samuel D Dickinson Secretary of State replies to charges against the State Motor Vehicle Department by State Auditor William E Take. The communication defends department efficiency and methods and includes a 38 page typewritten schedule detailing responses to all allegations.
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Judge Frees Hyvosky After Assault Charge
Judge Mahon arraigned August Hyvosky of 144 Wall Street and Theopohl Manezko on bonding street fighting charges. Hyvosky was discharged after the judge found he bore the worse of the bargain. Manezko received a 12.45 fine as aggressor. Hyvosky was later arrested on a counter complaint by Manezko, who did not appear and was discharged.
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Commission to Organize at State House in Trenton
The Employers' Liability Commission with John I. Cosgrove of this city as a member meets this afternoon at the State House in Trenton. The Legislature authorized the commission to investigate all aspects of employers' liability for accidents and injuries, with Senator Harry D. Leavitt of Trenton as its chairman. A new board may be needed if optimism continues.
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Kerby Testifies on Ballinger Draft and Motive
Frederick M. Kerby, fired Interior Department stenographer, repeats that Ballinger lied under oath about the Lawler draft used to exonerate Ballinger. He alleges Ballinger planned to discharge F. Heroywell and offered the job to Seattle City Engineer TR Thomson, while Carr withheld the draft in Ballinger’s office. He defends reporting the information as his duty to the public.
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State Nurses Examination Planned for June First
A state civil service exam for nurses and matrons will be held June 1 to fill positions at state institutions. The test will be conducted in multiple cities as needed. Salaries range from 40 to 850 dollars monthly including maintenance. Applicants must be graduate nurses. Information from Gardner Colby, Chief Examiner, Civil Service Commission, State House, Trenton.
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Trenton
Woman arraigned in TiGe Criminal Court over assault claim
The unnamed wife of a Wall Street baker, Mrs Ealing, was arraigned on beating allegations tied to Patruliman Janes' son. She admitted involvement but claimed others provoked her. The judge, noting the mother’s status, warned against taking the law into own hands.
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