Plans of New Tax Board Set for Summit Meeting
New Union county board for equalization review and enforcement received commissions from the governor. Frederic Hamlin Andrews arrived and conferred with Caleb Pollard. The board plans to convene in Summit Tuesday and Springfield, organizing in Trenton soon after. Pollard to resign Elisabeth assessor seat. Arthur of North Bront Street tipped as likely replacement. Local board members expect action on tax revisions and property assessments with strict enforcement.
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Union County Board
Tate
Frederic Hamlin Andrews
Plainfeld
Caleb C. Pollard
Elizabeth Pember
Trenton
Calvert
Will
Tor Wiork
Loedt Moerd
Nees
Tore
Springfield
Jeter
C. Pollard
Elisabeth
Barry
Pollard
Arthur
North
Bront Street
Ansessore
Two Accidents At Cranford Reported In Rail Incident
Cranford May 26 two railroad accidents occurred last night. Michael Donagan of St George slipped from a car at the B and O junction and was killed. A 20 year old colored girl employed by Ariel Hughes fell from a westbound train and sustained a head wound. both injured were cared for by Dr J K MacConnell and a brakeman before being taken home. Authorities expect recoveries for both involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranford
Michael Donagan
St. George
Postoffice Block Fire Causes Minor Smoke Alarm
A small blaze at the post office block caused a smoke alarm to sound but was quickly suppressed. Fire brigade from Box 25 responded promptly, preventing further damage and ensuring the area around Lay's Ranch was cleared of debris.
Memorial Dance Featured in Local College Page
Fragmented text shows a grand memorial dance noted on a college page with shortages of names and dates. The passage hints at a whitewash store and a public notice section amid a commercial page, but details are unclear.
Little girl nearly burned to death in porch fire incident
May Beeholser three year old of East Bar Street was badly burned on the front porch after flames enveloped her. Conductor Patten jumped from a passing car to help smother the fire with aid of his coat. She was taken to General Hospital with severe burns to face arms and shoulders. Cause unclear. possibly stepped on a sketch dropped by carpenters behind the house.
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May Beeholser
Bar East
Tomay Strest
Bee Home
Little May
Patten
General Hospital
Elizabeth Gives Total Relief Fund Still Growing
Postmaster Chartock chair of the relief committee appointed by Mayor Berry requests churches fraternal groups and other societies in Elizabeth to report all subscriptions by June 1. He notes the committee and mayor have nearly 5,000 so far and urges additional contributions through the committee or P J Ryan, treasurer, with final tallies to be published.
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Chartock
Mayererry
California
Kgzabath
Rejlat
Berry
Elisabeth
P. J. Ryan
Theommitter
Mystery Over A Young Woman In Midtown Incident
New York May 25 identity of a well dressed young woman unknown after a late night incident near Ninth Avenue and Broadway. She claimed to be Flea Anderagn and the singer. Police face difficulty as she provided multiple addresses and claimed to have been drugged. The only injury observed was a forehead abrasion. A hospital surgeon found no signs of robbery or loss of jewelry or money. She said her home was in Hargrave Place Seventy second street and a man named Arthur Bartlett was involved. Authorities detained the street area crowd as the case unfolds at a nearby police station.
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New York
Apd
Browiwey
Hooplesl
Phe
Abe
Hargrave
Seventy-second Street
Weer Columle
Drowned Man Identified as Otto Joenger at Weequitte Park
Newark police identified Otto Joenger, 71, of 244 Prince Street, as the man found Wednesday afternoon in Weequitte Park Lake. A piece of metal chain was fastened to the neck, and authorities believe he took his own life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Otto Joenger
Prince
Ted Hint
Brighton Seminary Tragedy Follows Unsuccessful Operation
Brighton Seminary professor Fether Maher died after an unsuccessful operation. Maher had been confined to the hospital for several months, suffering from a brain ailment.
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Maher
Port Arronouemt Saneessien May 31 Report
Fragmented OCR notes describe heavy rainfall and flooding effects across northern Montana. Mentions drenched ranges and dry wells, with references to weather impacts and ongoing wet conditions. Source text is unclear and partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Montana
Battin High alumni hear school funding talks
Battin High School alumni gather at Arcanum Hall where Mayor Berry Superintendent Shearer and Principal Little discuss city school needs. They note expected state funds, potential additions to Battin High, and rising costs while stressing prudent finances and improved student conduct.
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Samuel
L. Berry
William J. Shearer
William F. Little
Battin High School
Battin High School Alumni Association
Arcanum Hall
Battin
Shourer
Berry
Yhoo
Cabee
Iaton
di Lat
Little
Cange
Bait Sultire
Arcanum
Bedgeitt
Eice Promident
Gitmay
W. Eldridge
Jobs N
Ta Coanes Vines
Orte al
Charlee Testy
Walaah
Vraaa
Vines
Gertrude Falls
Menacuet
Abrmui
Turishiog
Mrs Davis Recovers After Weeks of Illness in Hotel Garantz
Mrs Davis, a New Yorker living in the Hotel Garant, has been ill with grip for over three weeks. She spent a quiet night and rested comfortably, though she shows signs of recurring symptoms yesterday.
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York
Davia
Garant
Heir Claim Stirs Over $500000 Patrick White Estate
John White of Singer factory on Port Avenue near Fourth Street asserts he may be the nephew of Patrick White who died May 2 at the Mansion House Hicks Street Brooklyn. The estate, $500000, is in the hands of Public Administrator Charles M. Briatan without a will. A nephew claim has led to negotiations with Briatan as investigators seek proper claimant. Several potential heirs in New York and Ireland are mentioned, with followups planned to trace relations and verify kinship.
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John W. White
Simfer
Port Avenue
Fourth Street
Han
Patrick White
Mansion House
Hicks Street
Brooklyn
Charles M. Briatan
Elisabeth
White
Bristow
Ireland
Balthe
Ates
John White
India
Contractor
Corres
Caret
Sis Helza
United State
Eruption in New York Village Draws Spectators
In Buffalo May 29 a well near Angelica, NY, erupted with convulsions and water and flames blasting skyward amid several bottom explosions. The crowd gathered as Mont Petee’s well produced a second display of a green object that decomposed after exposure to air.
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Bidfalo
N. Y
Angelica
Mont Pe- Tee
Anarchists Attack Warsaw Savings Bank
A mangled report from Warsaw describes a bank attack by a group identified as anarchists. Employees confronted the intruders as attempt to loot the Spdusteial Savings Bank failed. several assailants were repelled with resistance noted, amid chaotic scenes.
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Warsaw
Poland
Ubyni
Spdusteial Savings
Knatitation
Snarchlee
La Provence Makes Ocean Record From New York May Voyage
The report describes La Provence setting an ocean crossing record from New York to Havre aboard a ship named La Provadie arriving after a voyage with delays and weather impacting the schedule. The article notes dates in May and mentions strong winds and a large wave that affected the journey.
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LA Provence
New, York
o-Qaytrom
Havre
Rein
Ted Thie
Mat Mafay
Widow Julie Lemp inherits vast brewer fortune
The will names Julie Lemp as widow of William J. Lemp, famed brewer, with an estate valued at 10 million dollars. The document indicates the estate passes to heirs, including a son Lemp Jr., upon certain conditions and marriage status, with shares reverting to other heirs if no issue is produced.
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Julie Lemp
William J. Lemp
Bes Bent
T. Lamp, Jr
Probing the Penny Men and Coal Stock Deals
Philadelphia May 25 Further evidence of Pennsylvan ia Railroad em ployees shoring coal stock dealings emerged before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Assistant freight agent P H Large testified on shipper permits and weights tied to Berwind-White and Latrobe Coal and Coke, with questions about allowances and weighing methods.
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Philadelphia
Pennsyvania Railroad
Fennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
P. H. Large
Broddstreet Station
Hamimus
Berwind-White
Mr. Glasgow
Frisco Refugees Endure Storm Across City Heat
San Francisco on May 25 reports a heavy rain and wind storm continuing through the night. Parks, Presidio, and vacant lots shelter refugees affected by the weather, many lacking adequate protection as temperatures drop and conditions remain harsh.
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San Francisco
Es & G
Waitt Parks
Presidio
Troops To Remain In Frisco Until June 30
Washington May 25 President directs troops to stay in Frisco until at least June 30 or longer if needed. The order follows ongoing conditions and positions for defense or other duties, with no immediate timetable for withdrawal.
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Frisco
Washington
Baa i i
Jay Mt
Reece Sould Rerio
Amner I Ee
Bex
Hooker
Inquiry into Girl's Sanity Delays New York Trial
In New York on May 25 the trial of Mosephine Terranova saw District Attorney Jerome seek a commission to determine the girl's sanity. The move follows a collapse in expert testimony about her mental state, with Dr McIntkre noting she may know the act’s purpose but not its quality. Judge Keott granted the request, delaying the trial until Monday as the commission is appointed.
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New York
Mosephine Terranova
Jerome
McIntkre
Anele
Keott
Tragic Shooting Suicide in New York Hotel
New York May 76 a 22 year old man identified as Kitrovich employed at the Metropole Hotel shot a woman he lived with at 367 West Forty fourth Street then killed himself. The woman sustained a shoulder wound and police found the man with a self inflicted head wound after barricading the apartment and opening fire on officers.
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New York
Jenboury
Kitrovics
Chief Marengo Taken to Cape Town for Trial
Cape Town May 25 Chief Marengo leader of the Herrero rebellion in German Southwest Africa was captured with several followers by Cape police in British territory and brought to Cape Town He declared that capture will not hinder the rebellion or the continuation of the fighting spirit despite his removal to the city for proceedings.
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Cape Town
Cnet Marengo
Herrero
German Southwest Africa
Iis
Cape
Hin
Sam Wrevir
Nt ‘Urader bin Fees
Wall Street trading chaos cited in Reading rally
May 2 New York reports rapid panic trading as Reading shows a sharp rise and Amalgamated peaks near 100 percent. Erie and Distillate swing after opening, with a broad short interest on the floor. Government bonds steady, other issues vary, Hill stocks lead the advance while large traders cover shorts amid a 15,000 share block.
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New York
Reading
Grantea
Erie
Tully Ten Potate
Pricin
Man's Body Found in East River at Piers One and M
New York May 3 police recovered the body of a man aged unknown from the East River between Piers One and M near Oak Street station. He had been in the water for over a week. A note found in a nearby packet mentioned night watchman duties for Ines Butler over three nights.
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New York
Wes
Oak Treat Station
Ines Butler
Smoot Case Delayed As Senate Defers Vote
May 25 reports show Smoot case postponed with absent senators including Dewey Bailey and Fra ser. Senate privileges and elections chose to carry over the decision to next Friday as Daboin’s resolution faces action. Williams of Mississippi seeks roll call on yesterday’s journal while House moves to rail rate conference rule.
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Washington
Sepatore Depew
Bailey
Fraser
Hopkins
Dolliver
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Smoot
Benator Daboin
Williams
Minsimnippi
Ker
Hepburn
Tews
End Mann
Illnois
Richardson
Alabama
Senate
King Alfonso Meets Future Bride in Irun Train Arrival
King Alfonso meets Princess Ena of Battenburg at Irun as the royal train arrives at the Spanish border. Ena and her party exchange greetings with Alfonso and his mother officers amid large crowds. Ena’s journey continues toward Madrid after a lavish welcome and flower strewn car.
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Irun
Spala
Alfonso
Ena
Battenburg
Chaning
Hig Flancen
Princesa Ene
Henry
Ens
Madrid
Princss Ens
Princesa Ema
Arturina
Concession to the Douma and universal suffrage talks
Mt. Petersburg reports the government has passed a telegraph agency program to the Douma for debate. The plan promises political amnesty and pardons for many affected, while opposing the Douma on universal suffrage except for women's voting rights.
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Mt. Petersburg
M ‘Mourmetsett
Spor
Obrenovich Claimant For Servian Throne Duel Incident
Vienna Mayaxrusorga voranavica names the legitimate son of former King Milan of Servia as claimant to the throne. A duel occurred with a Hungarian legal student at Kiageenbuts, Musgary, in which the young Obrenovich was wounded in the shoulder and chest.
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Vienna
Mayaxrusorga Voranavica
Milan
Servia
Petdrana
Joom
Kiageenbuts
Musgary
Sebres
Obrenovich
Tees
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We Pollard
Supcese Av Ansessor
Lay
Mickly
Éamega
Apts
Aa Eliz.commercial: College
PS Io
Pele Dethelmal
Beia Sf
Seeholzer
Franco Relief Committee
Charlock
Tn Street
Arthur Bartlett
Otto Joarger
Brighton Seminary
Port Arronouemt
Sanees
Battin Alumni Association
Shearer
Mr. Little
Teaphore
Mrs. Davis.better
Blah Man
Singer Factory
New York Village
Kerwin White Company
New York City
Bérwind-Whity Caim” Patan
Haratmusx Plert
Frink
Glen White Company
Latrobe Coal and Coke Company
Greenwich
Amboy
Harsimus
Hergwidd- White
Altoona
Jersey City
Orailroad
Knapp
Francia Gowan
Pennaylvanhe
Vaton
Elgin
Josephine Terranova
Marengo
Germany
Wall Street
Foote & Company
Atoci Nds
Arnia
Cot
Tom Brakern
Brondat
Barly
Consol
Ali Louis
Nashville
Southern Pacific
Texas
Union Pacific
Fenneasie
Brooklyn Wall Paper
Goldfarb
Prinosa
Douma
Oxit
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