Conductor's Peculiar End At Rail Yard Tragedy
A Central Railroad messenger named Charles Herbert, returning from the transfer to the yard end, was struck by a moving train near Sixth Street. He suffered a fatal head injury, with neck trauma indicating a direct impact, and died shortly after. Authorities, including a Mr. Lang, reported the accident.
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Board of Exige Licenses Commission Reveals Change
The board of fixiest convenes after a meeting led by President Karon to discuss a reshuffle. The commission considers shifting duties to a seat on a new committee and moves toward a street level office on John Derry Street.
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WARDING HOUSE THIEF CAPTURED
Fragmentary text reports a warding house thief captured amid garbled words and names. appears to recount a crime incident with unclear details and dialogue about ethics and trade. no clear dates, places, or additional identities can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
Brakeman Lang Mar Two Fingers Smashed
Brakeman Lang suffered an accident on the job with two fingers smashed in a switch incident. Initial reports indicate EMS and railway authorities are investigating the mishap and possible safety lapses.
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Lang Mar
No Clear Header From Fragmentary Strike Note
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrasing about a strike and statements, with no clear names, dates, or places readable to identify a definite event or outcome. The readable portion hints at a strike issue but lacks concrete details for a complete summary.
Wood Escapes The Gallows A Sanctioned Guilty Plea
May 10 Somerville George H Wood of New York on trial for killing Grocer Williams pleaded guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced to thirty years in the penitentiary The sanity question led to the plea and the State moved to end the trial The jury was discharged and Wood allowed the plea with no shown motive for the killing
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Ceorge H. Wood
Mewe York Spas
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Attorns
Reger
Jess Elling
Military-Local Police Report From Foreground Detail
Fragmented OCR passage describes police actions and tactical movements with references to officers, a captain, and a veteran of a local force. Details are unclear but indicate a structured operation lasting about an hour with coordinated movements and repeated actions under orders.
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Peters
Reading Express Car Burned
A fire destroyed a Philadelphia and Reading Railway express car on the evening train from Philadelphia to Jersey City. The incident occurred shortly after departure with the cause and details under investigation by railway officials.
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Reading Express
New York
Philadelphia
Reading
Jéreey City
Philedelphia
May Restrict Fourth of July Fireworks
Police officials plan evening action within city limits to regulate sale of explosive devices including cartridges bombs rifles cannons and other fireworks to give storekeepers and the public clear notice of possible restrictions before Independence Day.
Minister Wins Slan der Suit For Ten Thousand Dollars
New Brunswick May 1 The Reverend Perey BR Ferris of Amesia NY won a $10,000 damages slander suit against him by Patrick Fitzgerald former Perth Amboy saloonkeeper, jury verdict delivered after hours of deliberation.
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Perth Amboy
Bieloe
Orange May 10 Class Orators Highlight Seminary Ceremony
In Orange on May 10 a seminary ceremony featured notable orators including Channing Heggle Tobias, a colored graduate hailed as the only tusured attendee in the class. New York State representation appeared among the graduates with Clair Ames Norman Senenisin Charity Scott and Alfred Lule Feet among speakers and honorees.
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Heggle Tobias
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Et Farms
Norman Senenisin
Rath
Charity Scott Waal Paonia
Alfred Lule Feet
Vanderbilt Chauffeur Fined One Hundred Dollars
A Vanderbilt chauffeur was fined a hundred dollars after a New York incident. The case marks the third time the driver has faced disciplinary action, with the latest offense noted in the report.
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Vanderbilt
New York
Henri de Ball
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Moffat chosen moderator of Presbyterian Assembly
May 19 Winona Lake Ind Dr James D Moffat president of Washington Nated Jefferson College Washington Pa was elected moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly with no opposition The assembly praised outgoing and incoming leaders and discussed evangelical preaching The Westminster Confession remains the church creed while the Brief Statement of the Reformed-Paith was adopted at a prior session
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Washington Nated Jefferson College
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Philadelphia
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Samuel T. Carter
Mayor Weaver Veto Lease Face in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on May 1, public opinion centers on Mayor Weaver likely vetoing the lease ordinance. The mayor reportedly believes he has enough votes to defeat the measure in council, while the public remains largely indifferent and shows little interest in the issue.
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Baron Rothschild Illness Report Yet Severe
Paris May 10 A crowding report from the Publishers' Prom notes Baron Alphonse Rothschild head of the banking house is seriously ill but improving. The stock exchange shows unease though a morning medical consultation was held for the illness described as an attack complicated by injuries.
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Prom
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Wall Street Opens Feverish as Stocks Fluctuate
The New York market opened with feverish activity as declines spread. The Steel post drew a crowd of brokers when the gong sounded and trading varied amid rumors and waves of interest. Trading volumes and early prices showed notable shifts with European distress guiding some selling.
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Morgan offers to place Vatican funds in American securities
Rome May 19 reports J P Morgan has offered to invest the Vatican funds for investment purposes in American securities at 4 percent interest. The current funds yield about 2 percent. Acceptance could raise the Holy See’s annual income by about six hundred thousand dollars.
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J. P.r Morgan
Two More Die in Harrington Wreck in Pa May 10
Two additional victims die from the Harrington wreck in Pennsylvania as authorities report details of the collision. J. W. Anson is among those identified, with investigations ongoing into cause and time of the incident.
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Harrigburg
J. W. An
Hamburg Leads Kaiser's Cup Race Off Nantucket Lightship
New York May 19 The German schooner Hamburg led the fleet for the Kaiser's Cup early yesterday morning. The Atlantic trailed 120 miles behind on the same tack heading for Nantucket lightship. A misty, foggy day hampered visibility as C Benedict in the steamer Opeida trailed the leaders, then turned back to monitor the chase.
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C. Benedict
White Star Diner Smashes Through Ferry Vessel
A smashed incident at the White Star Diner near New York involved the Baltic liner and a warning from authorities. A passenger named Mrs. B and her husband were reportedly stopped at 12 30 for a four minute delay while repairs were made to the vessel, with witnesses noting the dramatic event and ensuing confusion.
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Neotamary
Bomb explosion hits Warsaw governor general event
A bomb intended for the governor general exploded in Warsaw on May 18 amid a peculiar accident. Four members of a band were injured and two detectives were involved as chaos followed. Five others were wounded in the blast at a location described as Miodows.
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