Robbers Strike Homes Near Rahway in Early Morning Burglary Spree
Special to the Tournal reports three bold break ins between 1 and 2 A M in Colonie. The Birkhols, Albee, and Markham families suffered intrusions with valuables and small sums stolen. A pursuit ensued after the Albee residence was entered as the robbers fled through a window into the darkness. Police patrols were limited as the culprits vanished.
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Tournal
Colonie
Restjolla
F. Hiiste
BL Birkhols
Wendell McTown
Birkhols
Albee
Kent
Markham
Barlington
Albert
McKown
Albeo
B.J. Birkholz
Birkhiols
Sean
Tania
Bennil
Lea Weysrehaas
Navin
Markham House
Thaervy
Skxa
Vltia
Elon
Colonia Testi
Lax
Sipinis
Bonien
Fightionabls Weadlén
Veritonte
Aged Woman Seeks Air Trip and Ordained Ministerally Trail
Antoinette Brown Blackwell, an 86 year old pioneer as the United States first woman ordained minister and early suffrage advocate, hopes for a safer aviation future to take a flight. She plans celebration at her daughter’s home, receiving birthday congratulations.
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United States
Frabling
Mra
Antoinette Brown Blackwell
Ale
Blackwell
Samuel T. Jones
Bayway
City Assessors Plan Delay and Ratable Value Rise
Elisabetty Board of Assessors met to adjourn to a wet date, as President Michael J. Kiely expects a large increase in valuations. The finance committee and mayor will review plans for assessing buildings, factories, and personal property, with a focus on personal valuations. The board, comprised of eight Democrats and four Republicans, will hold daily meetings at City Hall as new members John J. Clancy and Adam Behinité join the panel.
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Chris
Elisabetty Board of Assurors
Michael J. Kiely
Kiely
John J. Clancy
William J. Dunn
Adam Behinité
Seventh Ward
Henry Young
de Parteeia
25 Flynn
Chird
Hugh F. Boyle
Charles B. Hanck
Charles J. Mahon
Adame Schmitt
Williams. Mott Ingy
Illinois General Assembly adjourns after record session
Springfield May 30 After one of the longest sessions on record the forty-seventh Illinois General Assembly adjourned at 645 this morning with many progressive policies failing to become law.
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Springfield
General Assembly of
Illinois
Dam Break Ruins Colorado River Levee, $1,000,000 Project Fails
A torn river levee near Bea River collapses a major irrigation dam funded by the American government in Mexico. Officials warned of massive costs and flood risks as torrents threaten 800 feet of irrigation works and nearby systems.
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Yuma
Mexico
Colorado River
Bea
Fifty five thousand for Hoboken woman claim
A Hoboken woman is awarded fifty five thousand under a will. The decision was reported by the New York Journal on May 25.
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Tameutrtsy
Pingry School Prism Contest Dazzles Central Baptist Church
The annual Pingry School prism speaking contest drew a packed Central Baptist Church audience. Juniors competed with Waterly and Seaman taking top honors for lively recitations, while seniors faced stiff competition led by Van Hart Lag Bren with a dramatic Ben Hur declamation.
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Pingry School
Central Baptist Church
Nming
Wan Stephen W. Waterly
Gilbert
Vaney Bell
Julian A. L. Seaman
Oliver Wi Holmen
Jama Praetor
Duluth
Eakas
Prise
Edward Genrenert
Macks
Ear Everett Hale
T. van Hart Lag- Bren
Ben Hur
Wen
P. William S Tiltman
REBEL OFFICERS HELD PENDING INVESTIGATION
Washington May 20 orders for release of General Pryce and thirty four soldiers held by General Bliss at San Diego Cal were delayed pending Justice Department inquiry into possible violation of neutrality laws. Rebels and Federals crossed into United States under arms prompting seizure by American authorities near Arizona border.
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Washington
General Pryce
Arma
Ont
Teaey
Naco
Arizona
Onsul Candia
Cras
Indictment Against Cox Quashed by Judge
The indictment against B. Cox, Republican political figure and banker, charged with perjury, was quashed today by Judge W. L. Dickson. The case alleges graft money and interest involving former County Treasurer J. Gibson.
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Jewreal
B. Coz
W. L. Dickson
Cox
Kimeeif
Imaelf
Horse Heath
Dicksor
Hunt
Dickson
J. Gibson
French Captain and Troops Killed in Engagement
A French captain and several soldiers were killed in a clash with Boni tribesmen near Paris. The incident occurred as tensions rose between French forces and local groups amid ongoing conflicts. Further details are unavailable as telegraphic dispatches report limited information from the field.
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Roe Loteney
Paris
Bye Explains Negative Vote On Butler Saloon License
Excise Commissioner Thomas Y. Bye explains his vote against granting a saloon license to James L. Butler after protests and a writ of certiorari. He notes he weighs protests, legality, and prior complaints, saying he waits for board discussion before deciding and opposes new saloons near Mag Nellie avenue.
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Excise
Thomas Y. Bys
James L. Butler
Ber- Ben
Janee P. Kelly
Mr. Bye
Commissioners Bye
Butler
Commissioner Bye
Mag‘nellie Avenue
Melty
Cation
Roth & Dentech
Kelley
Bye
Tals
Mr. Bys
Roth & Deutsch
Fifth Ences Mae
Alte
Healche ¥Esher
Cold Wave Predicted As Mercury Dips to 34
Weather expert from Newark United States Weather Bureau predicts a cold spell after Sunday. Forecaster notes morning readings near 62 at 7 am, rising to 64 two hours later, with Omaha area expected to see 34 to 48 degrees as the mercury falls.
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Wiener
Newark
United States Weather Bureau
Oliver & Drake's
Story
Omaha
Cold Wave Hits Mountain States Across Region
Denver and surrounding areas endure record cold with temperatures around twenty degrees. Snow blankets the mountains including Yellowstone and the high altitudes of Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado as the cold spell spreads from the plains to western states.
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Yellowstons
Neveds
Utah
Colorado
Clergymen Condemn Sunday Amusements in Report
Atlantic City May 20. A Presbyterian Assembly report condemns baseball galas aperts automobiling traveling theatrical and aviation meets on the Sabbath. It urges college professors to omit Monday recitations to relieve Sunday study needs and opposes the Atlantic City open Sunday campaign. Governor Wilson is urged to meet and act. The report also notes a reassessment of a judge’s case involving Rev. W. D. Grant of Northumberland Pa.
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Atlantic City
Presbyterian Genera
Macmbly
Wilson
Iaw
James Veroance
Judicial Committee
Judicial Commission
W. D. Grant
Northumberland
Railroad Pays Claim in Full for Heroic Baggagemaster
Edward Saunders, baggagemaster for Central Railroad, died Easter Sunday saving two women at Elizabeth Avenue station. The railroad agreed to settle his heirs’ claim for 7500, honoring Saunders with full payment and recognition of his selfless act. Saunders left a widow and three children in Point Pleasant.
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Heira
Edward Saunders
Central Railroad
Elizabeth Avenue
Long Branch
Hannah Colyer
Ann Eliza Stone
Railroad Company and Settlement
Saundere
Point Pleasant
Lakewood
Gemanter
Macy
Hey
J .Wilbur A. Heisley
Heisley
Jackson E. Reynolds
Railroad Company
Reynolds
Baunders
Marine officer Franklin Drees dies by his own action
Washington May 20 Lieut Franklin Drees US Marine Corps committed death by own action at his home attributed to temporary aberration from overstudy and heat. A gas tube from an open jet was found in his mouth after his room was entered. Drees had recently passed an examination for a higher rank, and his home was in Carroll, Iowa. His mother served at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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Tournal
Washington
Franklin 7
Drees
United States Marine Corps
Bern Tineally
Dreen
Carroll
Lowe
Marios Garp
Beton Navy
Harvard wedding links Bemis and Brewer in chapel ceremony
Grimbridge Masa May 20. Edson Austin Bemis of Harvard senior class will wed in Seton Chapel within the college grounds. The bride is Mrs Morse Brewer a Boston vocalist.
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Tetegrapn
Journan
Grimbridge
Masa
Harvard College
Seton Chapel
Harvard
Edson Austin Bemis
Morse Brewer
Boston
Many Off for Coronation Festivities to London
A telegraph note from New York on May 20 reports eight steamers departing for London bound for the coronation celebrations. The outward travel day is described as the heaviest of the year, with many aboard for the event.
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Journal
New York
Seemer
Ortmstion Festivitiee
London
Big Increase for Schools Board Sets Higher City Education Budget
The Board of Education named 271 098 to run city public schools next fiscal year, up from 243 718.82. The Finance Committee proposed 875 650, citing needs for portable classrooms, more teachers under new staffing rules, and compulsory classes for abnormal pupils. Superintendent Clement noted costs to meet the law and the plan to repair and expand facilities, with final approval by City Council and the Board.
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Board of Behool
Board of Education
Phil
Clement
Desson
Jocal Board of Education
Nory
Salerien
Seven Year Old Slashes Sweetheart in Jealous Rage
New York May 20 William Allbock seven, of 230 Kant Ninety sixth street, was arraigned in the Children's Court on a charge of slashing his child sweetheart Fanny Brodsky in the face with a knife. He fled to Brodsky's house shouting he had killed her daughter for loving another boy.
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Tournal
New York
William Allbock
Fanny Brodeky
Ailbeck
Mia
Brodsky
Sailors Delay Strike Across Britain Union Calls For Talks
Messages from London report the Sailors and Firemen's Union delaying a strike despite officials stating demands remain. The union plans continued action unless terms improve, signaling possible escalation while discussing alternatives with authorities.
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London
Sailors’ and Firemen’s Union
Great Britain
Strikers Return to Work After Wage Gain at Plant
Workers at Electro the Tunebog, after a May day strike, voted to return when the company granted an eight hour day. Men had been on strike since May 1 and several focal workers resumed work Thursday. Previous schedule was nine hours daily. Elizabeth Commercial College notes follow.
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Paverai
Mmasninnd
Aiay
Aes Y
Former hobo gives $50 000 to Woodyard
A former hobo, identified as Mr Scheckler, donates $50,000 to Woodyard in Wilton, Pittsburgh, in recognition of service by the superintendent Swed diet and to support the Woodyard initiative. The gift is described as a windfall enabling immediate improvements and ongoing work, with Scheckler expressing gratitude and intent to help further the project.
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Woodyard
Scheckler
Mimlom
State closes bank after department action at Mchenpherbacher savings
New York telegraph report says the Mints banking department seized control of the Michelpr erbacher savings and loan company at 8 Park Row. No statement about motives or assets is available. The action occurred today and the headquarters are in New York.
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Perewrial
New York
Mints
Mchelprerbacher Savings and Loan Company
Park Row
Matton
Wall Street Fires Update Shows Mixed Market Tone
New York May 30 Telegraph report notes continuation of a positive trend with Westinghouse and other industrials showing gains. Amid flagging prompted by early improvements in steel and rail shares, prices for winter stock notes moved modestly higher toward the end of the first hour with several utilities and rail stocks quoted. Market breadth remains cautious as investors weigh corporate and public service issues.
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Wall Street
Journal
New York
Westinghouse
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