John J Lane Promoted at Lackawanna Railroad
John J Lane, longtime Lackawanna Railway employee from Summit, promoted from general division superintendent to freight agent at the Hoboken terminal. Born 1865 in Poughkeepsie, he joined the line in 1875, rising from messenger to operator and dispatcher, later serving as Bunuru agent before moving to Hoboken in September. A Democratic active in Union County politics, Lane organized Summit’s volunteer fire department, directs the Summit Board of Trade, and is involved with local clubs.
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John J. Lane
Union County
Lackawanna Railroad
Summit
Lackawanna
Hoboken
Lane
Saya
Morris and
Kssex
Poughkeeptie
Alo
Bunuru
Simon Stearne
New York
Missouri, Kansas & Texas, Railroad
Lackawanna Road
Board of Trade of
Canoe Brook
The Knock-out Blow and Medical Claims Explored
An OCR fragment discusses the knockout blow in boxing and claims a stomach vulnerability. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for digestion related issues and catarrh, urging readers to request a booklet detailing ingredients and curative properties. The text mentions Dr. EV Pierce of Buffalo, NY.
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Pierce
Patty
Summit Man Active in Firemen Groups and Relief Work
Canum of Summit and numerous other clubs are noted. For several years he has served as treasurer of the New Jersey State Firemen's Relief Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canum
Summit
New Jersey State Firemen’s Relief Association
Taft Makes Good as Campaigner in New York Tour
A veteran political insider says Taft and Hughes are advancing with their speeches, likely awakening thoughtful voters to support Taft. He notes Taft’s Chicago labor meeting showing how steady, plain speaking can win over skeptical crowds and argues reforms must be gradual, not rapid miracles.
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New York
Democratic
Taft
Hughes
Chicago
P Cori
Second Regiment Adopts Regulation Overcoats for Winter Drills
In Trenton the Second Regiment National Guard officers met in the regimental armory to perfect winter drill plans. Colonel Dungan presided and outlined forthcoming maneuvers to be ordered later, with all officers present and measured for regulation drab coats.
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Second Regiment National Guard
Trenton
Ysterday
Dungan
Singing Society 18 Incorporated Forms
The Liederkranz Singing Society filed incorporation papers with the County Clerk. The two stated objectives include promoting and developing the art of music, especially vocal and sacred forms, and fostering artistic taste in music. Ace Martin was named as the official agent, with an office at 700 Elizabeth Avenue.
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Liederkranz Singing Society
Society
Ace Martin
Elizabeth Avenue
Boys To State Home Or Probation In City Case
Stephen Leslie and Newelle along with seven younger boys from the city’s lower section were turned over to Probation Officer Irwin by Judge Mahon after violating parole. Pending decision on their disposition some may be sent to the State Home for Boys at Jamesbury. Names include Frank Styler William Schell Anthony Cada Peter Delalexander.
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Stephen Leslie
Newelle
Irwin
Mahon
Jamesbury
Frank Styler
William Schell
Anthony Cada
Peter Delalexander
Paint Daubing Case 18 Settled in Police Court
A paint daubing case was settled in police court with Louis Davies held to keep the peace after being accused by Dominick Taratus of assaulting him with paint brushes and spoiling clothes. Davies denied the charge, saying Taratus attacked him first while his neighbor testified.
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Louis Davies
Davies
Dominick Taratus
Arae Etry
Tarutus
Hiver
Dance Invitations Issued for ARST Regu Event
Invites go out for a formal ARST regu dance planned by organizers. Details on date and venue remain limited in available copy. Modern social event aims to attract members and guests with music and refreshments.
Volunteers Ready for Mortsford Firemen Parade Trip
Veteran Volunteer Firemen prepare for a trip to Morts ford Conn for the big firemen parade and old home week. Forty two uniforms have been issued and men will sail from New York on the Middletown to Hartford arriving Tuesday morning. The Guides Hotel will host headquarters with evenings of entertainment and a return Thursday morning.
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Mortsford
Conn
Central Railroad
New York
Fall River
Middletown
Hartford
Guide Hotel
Capital Hill
Connecticut
Health Board Targets Mosquito Nuisance in Meadow Drainage
The Board of Health led by Health Officer Louis Richards pushes plans to widen and deepen the Great Ditch to ten feet at the top and eight feet at the bottom, aiming to improve drainage north of Newark branch and south of Great Island. Richards believes drainage work will greatly reduce the swampy conditions and lessen the mosquito problem, though he does not promise total eradication. All ditches in the upper meadow will be drained, cleared, and widened in hopes of controlling mosquitoes.
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Board of Health
Louis Richards
Newark
Cental
Great Island
Richards
Back is the mainspring of a woman's organism
The ad claims the back signals trouble in the feminine system and cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the rapid remedy. It includes testimonials from Mrs. Will Young of Rockland Maine and Mrs. Augustis Lyon of East Earl Pa about long pain, backaches, and restored health after using the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Will Young
Columbia Ave
Rockland
Augustis Lyon
East Earl, Ps
Mrs. Pinkham
Prine
Lydia BR. Pink
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John J.lane
Hoboken Terminal
The
Lackawannan
Sohn
West
Singing Society 18 Incorporated
Berry & CO
Prizalen
Royal
Worcester
Bonton
New York City
Fall
Upstair
P. I
Fownen
Clementine
Miron & Ifson
Snell
Pries
Bray
de Wickel
Furniah
First St
Elizabethport
Fred B. Bassett
Hn& Broad Street
Empress Serge
Heatore of
Wiss
tLb
Sterlin
Wien
Ae Bern
Bay
J.wiss & Sons
Jawe'ry
Broad Street
Fricke
TOR
Elizabeth Ave
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