Will case settles out of court in probate dispute
A $100,000 Ege will from Plainfield was admitted to probate by Judge Atwater. Caveator Guild and Martin settled after a motion to move to Circuit Court for jury trial was denied. Beneficiaries include William F. Arnold and Louise Worthington with Lucy Worthington receiving a small legacy. Caveat withdrawal ended the dispute though terms remained undisclosed.
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Emin F Ge
Plainfield
Atwater
Orphans Court
Guild & Martin
Newark
Proctora
Circuit Court
Lucy Worthington
Arnold
Mrs. Ege
Proctom
Cmig Marsh
Frank
Kateenhagh
Trentonir
Guns And Knives Drawn In Flight At Walpole Hotel
County Detective John Galatianp investigates a free for all at Linus Walpole's hotel in Scotch Pines from about 2 to 5 am. Several injured, including George Allen who was stabbed and treated at a local precinct. Eyewitnesses say the brawl began over a woman and lasted hours before a combatant fled the scene.
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County
John Galatianp
Linus Walpole
Scotch Pines
George Allen
Naval
Wilitery
Walpole
Teik
Tee
Wentfald
Liquor Injunction Hearing Postponed in New York Case
The injunction hearing against Siegel-Cooper Company based on alleged liquor distribution along wagons was postponed until next weekday. Prosecutor Erwift and state court officials attended in Trenton with Plainfield witnesses present. The matter was rescheduled for further proceedings.
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Siegel-Cooper Company
New York
Ube
Erwift
Warved
Staten District “Court
Trenton Ste
Mayer
Plainfield
Storage Warehouse Fire Draws Nearby Responders
Fire crews responded to a storage warehouse blaze that disrupted nearby traffic and prompted evacuations along with city officials reviewing potential causes and assessing structural damage. No serious injuries reported.
Yankee horse favored in English Derby with US bets rising
Epsom England May 25 The Derby field narrows to a likely Minoru or Sir Martin finish but American bred Sir Martin draws heavy betting. Louis Winans owner and J Skeets Martin rider lead a list of contenders including Phaleron Louviers and Diamond Stud. Weather expected clear and track hard as confidence grows in Sir Martin’s chances.
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Epsom
England
Ito
Mnarrow
Air Martin
Jer.Cannon
Louis Winans
Louviers
Duke of Portland
Phaleron
A. Fairie
Bayardo
Minoru
Sir Martin
Edward
Alex Paredes
Princess of Wales
H. M. Darling
The
Sourse
Mumy
King Edward
H. Jones
Lord Camprvan
Valens
F. Wooten
A. Fairlex Hayardo
Danny Maher
J. B. Joel
Wa Griggs
Earl
Heckford
J. H. King
Carrousgel
R. Jones
Northey
Hopkins
Trigg
Candicdatow
Gol
Hull Walker
Les
London
Tattersall’s
America
Kinghal
Mir Martin
Richard Croker
Aera Mingra
Salvation Army work praised as rescue drive grows
Victor C. Jones of the local Salvation Army reports broad support for rescue efforts and opposition to the idea of a Salvation Army industrial home. He notes funds come from National headquarters and highlights recent aid to the afflicted. Colonel Wiseman toured the city seeking subscriptions for a new Salvation Army Hall at 1132 Elizabeth Ave as part of the drive.
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Eliza Union of
Chi Badeavor
Epworth League
No Salvation
Army Industrial Home
Victor C. Jones
Salvation Army
Jones
Wiseman
Elizabeth Ave
Eee Fe
Street Improvements Likely To Be Delayed By City Council
The City Council Committee will meet to discuss street matters including the repaving of Be wak avenue to the city line. A question is raised on advisability of proceeding with other street work and related issues.
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Bewark
Taft hears sanitation meeting notes at Gebhardt’s
Fragmentary notes indicate an event involving Ba Delbert Decker and others at Gebhardt’s. The garbled text mentions an appointment and meeting related to Sanitation or 4ANITARIANS, with unclear roles or outcomes.
Brotherhoods Threaten General Strike Over Georgia Central Tug
Officials of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers warn that if other roads lift freight congestion on the Georgia Central the engineers will refuse to haul trains. A similar warning is issued by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. A tie-up since Saturday night could trigger a broad walkout affecting rail service and arbitration efforts.
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Atlants
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Georgia
Central
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Georgia Central
Rerna
Enhe
Ateokek
Iadiomebe
Denetag
Amitis Balf
Water expert Whelan dead after long service
William Whelan, 63, longtime superintendent of the Elizabethtown Water Company and prominent Elizabethan, died at his home on Sayre Street after a yearlong illness. Born in Queenstown Ireland, he came to the U.S. as a youth and spent over fifty years building and directing the city’s water mains and system. He was a devout church member, loyal employer, and survived by a wife, one son, four daughters, and four grandchildren with two daughters at St Mary’s Convent Hoboken.
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William Whelan
Elizabethtown Water Company
Elizabeth
Sayre Street
Mr. Whelan
Queen's County
Ireland
Elisabethtown Water Company
Win
Apeny
Whehe
Pennsylvania and Central Railroad
Whelan
Lelaie
Mes
James
Ube
Marguerite
Mies Hattin Whelan
Aloe Amery
Dareay Oi
Lognina Fer
Onl Pesca
St. Mary's Convent
Hoboken
Sewer Cost To City Not Yet Determined
The joint City Council Finance and Law committee met at City Hall to consider contractor Jaques's claim for sewer work. Poor excavation progress and delays were noted, with a decision pending on the final compensation and next steps.
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Joint Council Committee On Finance and Law
Jaques
M Bony
Walle
Etrack Squieke
One Guilty Plea Reported in Court
A court records a guilty plea from a defendant named Thomas J. Firencan with an attorney, Kenny, noting the plea and a $200 bail or fee. The details are limited due to the fragmentary OCR text.
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Thomas
J. Firencan
Aes
Kenny
Real Estate Buyer Guide in Union County Journal
A prospective property market feature in the Elizabeth Daily Journal promises crowded pages with facts about real estate opportunities. The edition will discuss buyers for every dollar, addressing agents and owners in Union County and surrounding area.
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Cgents
Union County
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Miss Repplier on the plague of private letters at Town Club
Miss Repplier addressed the Monday Club on private letters of famous writers. She critiqued publication motives and the misuses of publishers, arguing strong letters rarely enhance an author’s reputation and urging selective editing to avoid sensationalism. An informal reception followed the talk.
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Aymen
Town and Country Club
Mina Repplier
Iman
Mra. E. Ji. Cobb
Monday Club
Miss Repplier
Alexander Pope
Matthew Anne Keats
Mra. Browning
Peter Hugo
Saranstic
Victor Hugo
Tove Otters
Candor
Vito
Wpe
Traveling Journal
Therauliense
Mias Repplier
Nelvon
Port appoints Frederick W. Gnichtel Mercer Common Pleas Judge
Trenton May 25 Governor Port arrived at the State House and announced the appointment of Frederick W. Gnichtel as Mercer County Common Pleas Judge to succeed John Rellstab, who was named to the United States District Court. Roebling’s opposition failed as Gnichtel was sworn in and seated. Elias Speed and Wilton were mentioned in related appointments amid a reporting error about Reed.
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Trenton
Port
State House
Frederick W. Gnichtel
Common Pleas
Mercer County
John Rellstab
United States District Court
George Macpherson
Ferdinand Roebling
Marpherson
Roebling
Guichtel
Traal Bowl
Elias T.peed
Rita City
Wall Street Summary From May Market Day
A fragmented report of New York trading describes a modest session with fractional losses and gains. The piece notes a small rally at opening, general market weakness among speculative holders, and overall subdued activity as blue chips held steadier.
Real Estate Talk Branded in Dispute Over Broad Street Property
John Voorhees, wealthy owner facing suit by W. Williams & Co. over a Broad Street real estate deal, denounces Williams claims as untrue. He says the city of Elizabeth suffered nothing and warns against bulldozing him into unfavorable conveyances. He notes involvement of Leavitt & Atwater and Atwater for his letters.
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John Voorhees
W. Williams & Co
Broad Street
Yeporter Today
Leavitt & Atwater
Williams & Co
Voorles
Willame & Co
Elizabeth
Newark
Peoer
Emmagh
Atwater
Government vessels to ease sailors' strike report
Report from Mareeilles notes twenty six additions to Mareeilles today as crews strike aboard Pregdant Pullbersa Vodky clgngt deores wobeduting reports. The dispatch is muddled but indicates efforts to address labor unrest aboard ships and potential war-related concerns.
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Journah
Mareeilles
Mayor Mravlay declares last excise stand amid saloon riots
The Elisha mayor, Mravlay, vows a determined fight to restore order as he plans extra detectives for Sunday and contends the crackdown on saloon back rooms may stretch legal limits. Rev. Stalag F. Davis backs the mayor, praising his reform effort and urging continued resolve to improve conditions.
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Mravlay
Elisabeth
Raleon
Stalag F. Davis
Epworth M. E
Mraylay
Fireman Receives Gold Watch for Brave Act
Roselle on May 25 Perey Woolley a Royal Blue Dine Express fireman honored by Central Railroad officials for displaying rare presence of mind during a recent accident near Ball Meade. Superintendent Hesler presented the watch and gold medal in a ceremony aboard the line.
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Sormal
Roselle
Perey Woolley
Borough
Phibwlehybie
New York
Offigiala
Central
Balle Meade Serural
Hesler
Con! Railroad
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Toy Ee Eee
Croker
Fleet Minoru
Taft
Ba- Delbert
Decker
Seosnalttse
Gebhardt's
Georgia Road
Agnes
F. Wi Gnichtel
MacPherson
Wall Street
Sevegrapr
Oe Journal
Finke
Reding
Baltimore
Carter
Mabiuena
catienOe
Dadew
Balirehd Tsibens
Tada
Real Estate Talk
Mr. Voorhees
Mr. Davis
Percy Woolley
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