Burglary Suspect Caught After Lumber Yard Pursuit
William McGill, accused of stealing from Jacob Jacobs at 228 Union Street, attempted to flee via a track and barn crawl. Meehan and three officers chased him from Chilton Street Bridge to a lumber yard, where he was captured after dropping a basket containing till contents and cash.
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Meehan
Chilton Street Bridge
Thomson
Hooth
Dwyer
Hyrner
Bytnea
William McGill
Jacob Jacobs
Union-street
McGill
Jacoba Place
Judge Gilhooly Colby Man Endorses Colby in Local Rumble
Judge Gilhooly, a Colby man, declares belief in the Bovex County reformer and praises Senator Colby. He says if the Democrats adopt Colby doctrines he would support them, criticizing party politics and urging honest government for the people. He notes Republicans pushing Mayor Berry for a second term and mentions Democrats considering Gilberly for the Democratic ticket.
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Bovex
P. H. Gilbooly
Democratic Party
Caltr
Esex County
Colby
Mayor Berry
Gilberly
Obituary notes for Mary J Lanigan and W W Branson
The obituary records Mrs. Mary J Lanigan widow of John Lanigan a former Armour Beef Company employee dying in St Francis Hospital New York after earlier residence on East Broad Street. It also notes William W Branson a Civil War veteran and former Pennsylvania Railroad conductor who died at his Rahway home aged 81 with funeral arrangements to be held at Trinity Church.
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Mary J. Lanigan
Mary J.lanigan
John Lanigan
Armour Beef Company
East Broadtreet
St. Francis Hospital
New York
Mary
East 145Th. Street
William W. Branson
Rahway
William’ W. Branson
Commerce Crest
Bie
Branson
Trinity M. HE. Church
Ietay Meneet
Tse
Harper
Breeson
George
Martin
Jemee
Inques
Alberioon
Trinity Church
Almander Berkman
Pittetarg
Lady Sheen Berkman
Bertman
Mies Goldman
Griere
Min Cottman
Rate Bill Victory Delights President
Whabingtip May 19 Roosevelt receives many visitors to congratulate him on the Senate passage of the rate bill. Notable arrivals include Senator Spoomer Speaker Can Bom and Hepburn. The president comments on press reactions and thanks colleagues, praising the rate bill's progress.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Spoomer
Can- Bom
Spooner
Joe
Rahway Police Arrest Ernest Mintle
Rahway police arrest Ernest Mintle and others in a case tied to a freight car robbery. The suspect, employed by a motor company, was held after midnight and remanded as grand jury action proceeds. A prior arrest of two accomplices links to a blue gem theft and freight car larceny investigation.
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Ernest Mintle
Motor Company
Reunirman
George Conger
J. Meayham
Plast
Ater Alge
Colly Accepts Hillery's Challenge in Morris Speech
Colby crowd hears J Hillery of Morris challenge Colly to a debate on national issues. The Morris speaker delivers a pointed critique of Colly's platform and urges clarity on policy, with strong commentary on economic and social concerns.
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Ealf-Defenes
Colby
Pas J. Hillery
Morris
Marri
Ives
Monument Foundation Ready for December Ceremony
Foundation for the monument in the park between Westminster Avenue and North Bread Cores is ready for the laying ceremony on December 4. The foundation contains 135 tons of earth cement and water for veritable relief as part of the Fourth of July observance.
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Westminster Avenue
North Bread Cores
Water at Last Drives Street of Teexe Men
Fragmentary OCR note describes a street area and a church group test involving water flow and a fault. Mentions a department and a test of a flaw, with unclear specifics and several garbled terms. The readable elements indicate a water-related issue affecting streets and a test to assess a flaw in the system.
Beeking Proof Of Colored Maits Death
Fragmentary OCR text mentions seeking proof of a death involving a colored man named Maits. Portions reference a figure, value, and a writer who wanted to speak with someone. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context. No definite names or outcomes can be confirmed.
Central Railroad Subway Plan Hit By Way Snag
Engineers of the Central Railroad face a snag in eliminating grade crossings on the Long Branch Division. A Schiller Street subway, originally a 30 foot span, is deemed impractical. Instead twin 15 foot openings are proposed with arches between Ahm and package areas, plus a long sewer lowering, to accommodate future tracks.
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Central Railroad
Long Branch
Schiller Street
Euch
York
Trumbull
Vnras
Indian Not Lost Wigwam Lost In Courtroom Fragment
Fragmentary OCR recounts a courtroom scene with references to an Indian not lost and a wigwam lost, involving a woman and a child in a city area near Elizabeth avenue and Breed. Several names and actions are garbled, but the setting implies a domestic conflict or custody hearing with mentions of a secretary, officers, and an interpreter present.
Station A Letter: Carriers Inspected
Fragmentary OCR text describes carrier inspection activities with mentions of supervisors and personnel. It references names and roles but content is garbled, lacking clear actions or outcomes. The readable segments indicate an internal report about carrier inspections and supervision.
Father Bound Boy Then Beat Him In Court Case Novel Cruelty
Police Court heard William Kilpatrick of Erie Street admit tying his 11 year old son Hugh to a dining room table and beating him with a rope for hours. The boy bore rings of rope marks and bruises on his body. Kilpatrick faced a grand jury after being held on $200 bail, with defense arguing provocation for the cruelty. The case involved the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and local officials.
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William Kilpatrick
Erie Street
Hugh
William T. Day
Newark
Kilpatrigh
Hague
Schout
Kilpatrick
Jet
Brown
David
United States
Ind
Mies Kream
Society For the Previction of
Bard
Namy
Dezacert Merwegen
Kip
Fragmentary note on local committee and meeting drift
A garbled OCR style fragment references the Western Committee and a city meeting. The text hints at committee minutes or procedural actions but is largely unreadable. No clear names, dates, or places are identifiable.
Mayor Fagan’s Charges Blamed as Unfounded
A local report states that allegations against Mayor Fagan are wholly unsustained, with officials urging calm as the city awaits further inquiry. The item notes no confirmed wrongdoing and calls for orderly proceedings amid the controversy.
Small boat race to Bermuda aims for victory from Gravesend Bay
Clinton Gilbert manages Elizbeth Novelty Co on Broad Street to sail in a six man small boat from Brooklyn to Bermuda starting next Saturday. Four boats enter the race under Brooklyn Yacht Club auspices with Lipton offering a 800 cup for the winner. Crew includes Gilbert, Floyd, Shailer, Cottrell, Bethling, Tillinghast and others aboard the yawl Tila and other craft. The voyage to Bermuda is about 100 miles with a 30 day provisioning plan and returns to Gravesend Bay after the Bermuda regatta.
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Clinton Gilbert
Elizabeth Novelty Company
Broad Street
Brooklyn
Bermuda
Graves and Bay
Brooklyn Yacht Club
Thomas’ Lipton
Gilbert
Ayilvert
K.P. Floyd
Bayonne
Floyd
Robert A. Shailer
Thie’ City
George Cottrell
Walter Bethling
Sparonne
N. W. Tillinghast
New York
Bon
Kate
New Rochelle
Abe
Tie
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club
Termuda ‘Club
New York Yacht Club
Gravesend Bay
Gulf Stream
Graverend Bay
Bermude
Boards of Equalization names for Essex and Cape May counties
Governor will appoint members to set up county boards of equilization in New Jersey. Nineteen counties remain undecided with appointments listed for Essex Merrie Cape May and Monmouth area. Party designations and names include Cahill Saker Feil and Rowell with Republicans and Democrats noted. The act provides for each county board to be named by the governor in coming days.
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Samad
Kanex
Merrie
Cape
Riferwa
Republicnas
Feil
Democrat
J. Cahill
Aed Charles
Saker
Tee
Public whippings reported for six offenders in court
A blurred OCR excerpt describes six offenders publicly flogged in a court session last week under a warden. The text mentions various names and unclear details about the punishment, crowd reactions, and procedural notes, but the exact identities and outcomes are obscured by damage.
Mills Blow Up Prompts Action at Garment Company
Fragmented OCR text shows a statement about a blast at a garment company and a related public pronouncement. Key names and details are unclear due to damage, but references include Reema Wie and Dugans Award announcement context. Verifiable facts are limited.
State witnesses disappear in Browwer case probe
May 10 Tome River report from Dr A Death, the chemist examining Mrs Carrie Browwer, wife of Dr Frank Brouwer, asserts arsenic found in the stomach. The finding, if confirmed, would bolster the prosecution's case. The Times notes the land jury convenes Tuesday as prospects change.
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Tome River
Carrie, Browwer
Frank Brouwer
Siugge
Anarchist Berkman’s Love Secret Out
A fragmentary report alleges personal letters involving anarchist Berkman and Miss Goldman, detailing romantic correspondence and social connections. The piece hints at forthcoming revelations and shifts in public attention, with scattered names and locations suggesting broader intrigue.
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Berkman
Americans Defeat London Team in Rumored Return Match
Fragmentary report shows Americans edging a London squad with unclear details. The piece references Temata, a possible resort, and mentions players like Sadie Amn. results or dates remain obscured due to damaged text.
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Rime
Temata
Kuormery Sadie Amn
Pingry Beats Newark In Unclear Message
An unclear OCR text fragment reports Pingry defeating Newark with garbled names and stray phrases. The readable bits mention Pingry as the winner and Newark as the opponent, but the rest lacks coherent details or dates.
Pope Pius X Stricken Then Revived By Restoratives
Rome May 10 Pope Pius X suffered a heart failure attack this morning. Dr Lapponi administered restoratives and the Pope revived. The Vatican reported the Pontiff must take a complete rest though not in immediate danger, amid conflicting reports of his condition.
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Rome
Pius X
Lapponi
Lapponlhen
Wall Street Morning Trading Hints At Seminar Outcomes
A chaotic block of text references stock market activity and a seminar. It mentions May and a focus on investment tactics, plus hints of traders reacting to events. Names and places are unclear, yielding a fragmentary picture of financial proceedings.
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Haking
Antir
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