Fire destroys Royal Manufacturing plant in Rahway
Special to the Journal Rahway Ming di a major blaze devastated the Royal Manufacturing Company main plant on Fast Girl Street. Discovered about 1 A M, it raged for two hours before crews under Fire Chief Frederick B. Tonia contained it. Loss estimated between 40,000 and 435,000 dollars amid highly flammable materials. Firefighters battled shifting winds and explosions that set nearby dwellings alight. The origin remains unknown and authorities tally extensive damage to the plant and surrounding properties.
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Rahway
Ming di
Montgaive
Sears
Royal Manufacturing Company
Fast Girl Street
Tao A. M
Irmie
Frederick B. Tonia
Franklin
Iremen
Maze
Pennsylvania Railroad
Waverly Pauls
Homme
Anne Horii
Nile
Sunstar Captures Derby At Epsom Under J B Joel
Sunstar owned by J. B. Deel and driven by G. Stern won the Epsom Derby amid a 26 horse field with Royal Tender second and Steadfast third. Sunstar faded from a poor draw but powered clear to win by two lengths. Odds favored Sunstar heavily. the Derby prize totaled 42 500 dollars to the winner. American entrants All Gold and Adam Bede started but failed to contend.
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Eprom
England
Sunstar
J. Fh. Deel
G. Stern
Lord Derby
Tottenham Corner
Sunalar
All Gold
Adam
Bode
Kel D'Or
Newmarket
Joel Party
Searly
Ard
London
Alfred
Vanderbilt
Brighton
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
City seeks inducements to attract manufacturers
At a Publicity Committee meeting Secretary Devine of the Board of Trade proposed a city wide movement to lure manufacturing concerns. He favors a central city building with loft space for small manufacturers and an investigation into methods used by New York and other cities. The committee also discussed financing and a city canvass for extra subscriptions.
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Devine
Board of Trade
New York
Wall Street Hopes After Bust on Market Opening
The May stock market opened with a tremor after Monday’s bust, with prices fluctuating as traders await the Tobacco decision. Gains were seen in Southern Pacific and other issues, while American Tobacco rose briefly. government bonds held steady and most declines were limited to a few stocks.
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Tehegraph
Suerval
New York
Bustores
In & Humber
Stoke
Tallad
Bouthern Pacite
Pieel
Tobasco
Americas Tobacco O
Jeaslay Towers
Socialist convention settles headquarters move to Elizabeth
At the New Jersey Socialist Party state convention in Jersey City, delegates voted to move the state headquarters from Jersey City to Elizabeth. Gustave Theimer led the drive, arguing benefits for Elizabeth. Union County supplied many delegates and key committee chairs. The party also reaffirmed opposition to the commission form of government and set plans for future meetings and activities.
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Elizabeth
Socialist Party of New Jersey
Jersey City
Jeraey City
Gustave Theimer
Tronghold
Joreey
Isand
Union County
Christopher J. Corgrove
Mina Ki, Yanger
Mountainside
Alvid R. Hopkins
Frank Pech, Jr
Wen Alo
St. Pa
Milwaukee
McNamara
California
Alvin R. Hop- Eine
H. ¥. Kapp
Charles Maurer
E. Yanger
Hronch Noo
Joseph Usolnek
Mr. Geteoft
Elizateas _ani
Mary ‘Traffarn Whitney
Braves Ny
Eliabeth
Alexander Koyenovich
Paul Dergatechenko
Revenge Tale From Pawtucket Ends In Hospital Fate
A woman identified as Emma J. McCordia was severely burned by vitriol thrown by a rejected lover. She is in serious condition at Memorial Hospital after the attack. Police are investigating the incident as a violent crime with the assailant unnamed. The report notes the city of Pawtucket and dates surrounding the attack.
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Sms
Pawtucket
Vitrol
Emma J. McCordia
Memorial Hospital
Olledelphi
Plans for Independence Day celebration discussed again
A city committee appointed by the Mayor will meet to review a tentative Fourth of July program. The plan includes bells rung at sunrise and a parade by schoolchildren amid community support, with a goal to reveal a definite setup tonight. The fund has reached 258 dollars, with estimated costs between 1500 and 2000 dollars.
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Arriiger
Richard FE
Clement
Anguatua
Crane
Didhos Kocamond
Popila
Parochial School Pupils Undergo Reltd Tests in Elizabeth
Examinations for seventh and eighth graders at all Elizabeth parochial schools began Monday at St Patrick's Belo under Rev John A Dillon Newark Diocese superintendent of schools. Tests assess standing within parochial system. regents tests not involved.
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Elizabeth
St. Patrick's Belo
Ohn A. Dillon
Achools
Newark
United States
Veterans Honor Memorial Day Graves, Broad Street Parade
Grizzled Civil War veterans from Elizabeth gathered for Memorial Day ceremonies walking to Evergreen Cemetery. They paused at graves, placed tokens and flowers, and reverently observed the day with marching bands, drums, and fife. The two local G A H posts Judson Kilpatrick and Alrie Dahlgren conducted markers and prayers, honoring fallen comrades and wives.
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Elizabeth
Inez
Broad Street
Evergreen Cemetery
Shére
Guna
G. A
Judson Kilpatrick
Alrie Dahlgren
Ann
Plaeg
Rewedale
Linde Mark
Gettysburg
Americas
Levy's Shoe Store In Fine New Location
A large force moved the stock from Levy's old shop at 4 Broad Street to the new post office building at 7 and 74 Broad Street near the Journal office. After two months of rebuilding the place is transformed into the largest, most modern stock. The front windows are updated and attractive. Business continues as shelving and fixtures are installed in the new store.
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Levy
Olf Post Office
Bassess
Veterans Memorial Plot Dedicated by Park Trustees
Frank Bergen of Elizabeth, chief consul of Public Service Corporation, led a ceremony dedicating a Soldiers Plot at Linden Park Cemetery to Civil War veterans Ulric Dahlgren and Tho dson Kilpatrick Posts and W F Harry Post Rahway. Bergen praised Civil War heroes as veterans stood in quiet reverence, noting the debt owed to those who saved the Union. Camp William Sewell members attended as part of Memorial Day observances.
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Frank Bergen
Elizabeth
Connel
Public Service Corporation
Wea
Exreliaes
Ronedale
Linden Park
Ulric Dahlgren
Thdson Kilpatrick
W. F. Harry Post
Rahway
Bergen
Mr. Bergen
Veterapa
Union
Aca
Dark Shadow
Lincoln
Gran Army
Fono
Baldo
GA. R
Thorn
William Sewell
Firth
Former Rahway Mayor Linus High Dies at 75
Rahway May 31 Former Mayor Linus High died yesterday after several weeks illness at his home 127 Church Street in his 76th year He survived by a widow and one son John J High Funeral services will be held at his home with Rev Graham of Vital Presbyterian Church and Lafayette Lodge No 27 AF and AM in charge Burial will be Friday at Rahway Cemetery High was a longtime carriage industry executive and an early mayor with ties to James A Cor Company Newark and exports to Martinique The death removes a noted city figure
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Sperial
Rahway
Maya Linus High
High
Port Jervie
John J High
William Street
Graham
Vital Presbyterian Church
Lafayette Lodge
Thin City
Wayrial
Rahway Cemetery
Mr. High
John J. & High
Martinique
James A. Cor Company
Newark
Adjourning Nezu Case Atwater Sets July 12 Hearing
Judge Atwater adjourned the application for a square license of stance K Nes u of the Kenilworth Inn until July 12. Attorney Nathan Leavitt will present documentary evidence that Charles K Nexu, owner of the inn, and Jean American, prove the father was American.
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Atwater
Cott of Common Plena
Great Liner Launched by Shipyard
A newly launched ocean liner of the week is described as a 45,000 ton vessel built for transatlantic service. The ship, named Pierpont, is produced by a New York yard and measures a substantial length with a wide beam. It is slated to begin service in the coming year.
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Wea
Waa
Pierpomt
New York
Pope's Illness Reported as Serious In Vatican
Telegraph dispatch from Rome indicates Pope's illness is serious with Vatican medical team attending. Court and Vatican authorities have not released details, prompting cautious statements from church officials and heightened public concern.
Police Move To Ban Baseball Pool Selling In Newark
Newark police weigh a crackdown on selling baseball pools amid concerns they incite gambling and debt among youths. Officials report occasional arrests and say factory supervisors have been urged to warn workers, while the public is urged to avoid betting pools and related gambling practices.
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Elizabeth Poles
New Jersey
Atoren
Mayrant
Newark
Taatancea
Pool
Nupers
Haya Bren
Saallepacee
Rem Uller
Bers
Li Ie
Bill Jongun
Rune
Joh A. Peturm
Seesani i Ceeker
Exchange Suspends Broker Amid Turmoil In New York
In New York the exchange has suspended broker Henry Coolidge amid a bruising week on the floor of the Bronke Se. The action targets a limited number of minor trades, with the firm naming only small nab schemes involved and directing further investigations.
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New York
Henry Coolidge
Aged Oman Deceased Reportal Notice
An aged man named Oman is recorded as deceased in a public notice. The item lists a single bereaved relative, likely a son, and references an estate or burial arrangements. The fragmentary OCR text provides limited details but confirms a death and a family connection.
Veteran Makes Good After 106 Years Old
Veteran Benjamin Prinet, aged 106, appears in a journal feature noting his long life and enduring resilience. The piece highlights his experiences and the historical span of his years, emphasizing his notable age and perseverance.
Tobacco Decision Mew Sparks Local Debate
Fragmentary OCR text shows a tobacco decision tied to municipal matters. Names like Louis and Aranain appear amid garbled phrases. The readable portions hint at legal or regulatory actions but lack complete details or clear outcomes.
Roy bitten by dog and erratic local notices
Fragmentary OCR text describes a dog bite incident involving a person named Roy and references to local names, places, and dates in a disrupted format. The readable fragments point to an incident report style with surrounding names and terms, but core details are unclear due to garbled input.
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Samuel ‘Ath
Grand Street
Lower Place
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Bridge Street
Grand Ad Estey
Nomene
Benjamin Terman
Tron & Steel
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Gerstung
Huggetah
Ingor Howard
Et High Ny
J. B. Joel
Wall Street
Ara Heeae
Will
City Hall
REACH
Fielg- Beelie Medias
Pope
Pratin
Reese
Mark
Rosedale
Linus High
Nezu
Ararts
Vatican
Exchange
Oman
MrGewan
Mme A Eter
Benjrenin Prinet
Bawton
Louis Th
Roy
Joby Yen
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