Lost Son Refers to Soldier of Fortune Tale in Journal Item
A fragmented Journal item recounts Ludwig Hermann Gobel, long missing since 26 years, and his mother and father reports. The piece traces his service in German and American armies, Cuban and Philippine campaigns, and his later life as a tinker in the United States before further wandering and prospects of return.
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Ludwig Hermann Gobel
Germany
George C. Teaney
Lwrmany
Lo Mw
Bie
York
Australia
Brooklyn
Intertrade
New York
Cathai Y
Iladelphia
Pha
Srk
Rey
Uill
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Reghus
Cuba
San ‘An
Santiago
United States
U, 8
Volunters
Abe Wards
Philippines
Lawton
Hermann
Spanish King at Barcelon ia Telegraph to the Journal
A fragmentary Spanish royal visit story notes tense public interest in Barcelona with garbled names and unclear details. The text hints at political figures, cabinet matters, and heat affected crowds but lacks coherent events or outcomes.
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Barcelonia
Iarcelona
Allegan Sa
Moura
Barcelona
Somal Snarch
Siemens
Ol Perm
Indiana for Taft Gays Lieutenant Governor
Telegraph dispatch from Washington reports Hugh T. Miller governor of Indiana, on a brief trip, telling the President Indiana will back Taft. Miller cites Indianapolis ads as misrepresenting sentiment and asserts labor votes are sought by Bryan. He says the German vote fears local option and Booseley aligns for Taft, with the President gratified by party unity.
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Jowrnal
Washington
Hugh T. Miller
Indiana
Presi
Taft
Indianapolia
Republian
Bryan
Miller
Strickened in Church J R Skillman Dies at 87
John R Skillman 87 of Golden Street died this morning at General Hospital after fainting at a Park M E Church prayer meeting. He was born in Rocky Hill Flemington and moved here 25 years ago, was a builder by trade, and a longtime member of St James Methodist Church. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs Farley S Taylor, son Peter H Skillman, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services set for tomorrow evening with interment in Plemmii.
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Park M
Tience
Farley
Taylor
Weld Avenue
Enon
Mr. Skillman
Rocky Hill
Flemington
Whilder
Vremont and
Dayton
Skillman
St. James Methodist Church
Mont
Tle
Onessen
Farley S. Taylor
Peter H. Skillman
Plo
Bank Robbers Crack Virgil Bank in Dawn Holdup
Cracksmen robbed the State Bank of Virgil early today, taking 27m in cash and valuable papers after dynamiting vaults. The robbers escaped before citizens could reach the scene and no clue has been found. Local details are garbled in the report.
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State Bank of
Virgil, & PD
Taft Points to Danger in Bryan Victory
Taft toured Indiana and warned that Bryan's election would threaten prosperity and orders at factories. He argued Republican and Democratic prophecies of a slump are acts of bribery to workingmen and urged voters to reject Bryan to protect business confidence. The Cincinnati dispatch notes Taft's campaign schedule and concerns about his voice during upcoming appearances.
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Joursel
Athers
Jad
Bryan
Tait
Bunitee
Richet
Rapubon
Bryap
Lisa Rae Mehnt
Taft Campaign Tour Reaches Lawrenceburg Stop
Telegraph report from Lawrenceburg Indiana dated October 22 notes Ju Taft's first stop of the day was at Lawrenceburg thirty five minutes after leaving Cincinnati. The line mentions an on train speech with Senator Hemenway and U S District Attorney Joseph Kealing joining the Taft party in Cincinnati and lists planned stops at Aurora Sogood Vernon Brownstown Mitchell Bedford Bloomington Bloomfield Linton Terre Haute Sullivan Vincennes Princeton and Evansville.
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Journal
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Ju Taft
Cincinnati
Senator Hemenway
Onseph Kealing
U. S
Indiana
Taft
Aurora
Sogood
Forth
Vernon
Monry
Brownstown
Mitchell
Bedford
Bloomington
Verdicts Against P S C for 2200 in NJ case
In Elizabeth, two-day jury trial in the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey suit ended with Mrs. Breese awarded 1500 and Mr. Brogee 700. Medical testimony questioned hysteria claims tied to an early summer incident. The article notes expert testimony and references the hospital and local office details.
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Mrs. Breese
Corporation
Hila
Breene
Hyatane
Willam
Breese
Plain’ Field
Public Service Corporation of New Jersey
Lisa
Brogee
Grand Session of New Jersey Order of Eastern Star Honors Retiree
The thirty-ninth annual grand session at Tyre Hall, Newark, closed after a long enthusiastic meeting. Retiring grand matron Alildred Lynn received a diamond studded jewel and officers were elected for key posts including Morris Bauer as grand patron and Elizabeth Winter as right grand associate matron. The event featured welcome remarks by Paula Odyingtom and inspiring remarks from Mrs. Lynn, with reports showing strong membership gains and solid finances.
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Order of Astern Star
New Jersey
Tyre Hall
Elina M. Atkinson
Haledon
Alildred W
Rand Jary Martin
Iterson
Traii
Mra
Sutan A. Stewart
New York City
Marle Baum
Paterson
Tda M. Farrier
Jersey City
Smith
Newark
Babbitt
Adai
Handy
Eurth
Mulligan
Pauline Covington
Elizabeth
Martha
Stra
Robinson
Electa
Keasler
Grand Sentinel
Peter City
Semler
Jerney
Pauline Odyingtom
Tueinda
Auch
Lynn
Astuto’s Life Saved by Stranger at Wagon Crash
Anthony Astuto of Third Avenue slipped near a Livingston tartrate house when his wagon horse bolted. A passerby jumped to control the horse and stop the forward lunge, saving Astuto from being crushed. The man struggled briefly but subdued the animal and Astuto recovered to drive off.
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Anthony Astuto
Third Avenue
Livingston
Atreat House
Antuto
Iia
Sunday School Convenes At Westfield For 28th Annual Union County Meet
Hundreds attended the twenty eighth annual Union County Sunday School Association convention at the old Binet Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Rev J M Bufler presided with greetings from Rev Dig Newnyrna. reports showed 122 schools, 2,57 teachers and a large number of pupils. Dr Henry C Cronin urged Sunday school work as a life building force, citing large global figures and stressing youth outreach. Afternoon program featured devotional by Rev J Greenwood and talks by Rev Morris Fergusson and Rev Addison W Hayes. Sessions closed with reports, resolutions, and the Twenty First Century Sunday School Worker's Vision.
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Binet
Dig
Ary
Sreasnrer
K.P. Greaves
Weatfield
Yun
Aid
Chitrei
Claan
Churchoe
Sunuay
Henry C. Cronin
Pantar
Second Presbyterian Church of
Jersey City
Cronin
Tan
Christ
Bible School
Mateur
Home Department
Juncbean
J. . Greenwood
Ste Fee Eet Ag Lakes
Bev Morris Fergusson
Mra
J. Woodbridge Thares
Servior of
Woop
Addison W. Hayes
D. D
Methodiat
Piscopal Church
Westfield
George BE Fall
Pent Dent
New Jerey State Vy
A. M. McKinney
Firet Presbyterian
Church
Newark
Dems Split Caucus as Collins Aids Swift City Attorney Deal
In early 1902 Elizabeth politics shook as General Dennis F. Collins and three other Democratic council members broke from their party caucus to back a Republican minority. The pact secured James J. Manning as City Clerk and made C. Addison Swift City Attorney, triggering fury from Democrats and sparking a major political sensation.
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Dennis F. Collins
Elizabeth
Collins
C. Addison Swift
James J. Manning
James C. Connolly
Johnny Kenah
Manning
Swift
Connelly
Kenah
Connolly
Heo Areg Tie
Rath
James
Mr. Rath
Cayton City Sarvee
Othes
Nothi
Ail Lo
Menaing
Cry Gat
Atdan
Kenely
Liddy
Martine Condemns Collins Letter to Evening Times Editor
James F. Martine, writing from Cedar Brook, commends the Evening Times editor for condemning the bolters in a letter to the newspaper. The missive praises the editor and argues against the bolter faction.
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James F. Martine
Cedar
Evening Times
Bolters
Editor Letters Urge Party Loyalty in Elizabeth Council Fight
Plainfield January 3 1900 a reader praises the Evening Times for condemning Elizabeth Common Council members who allied with Republicans to defeat a Democratic caucus decision. The letter stresses party discipline and condemns any Democrat joining the rivals to serve opposing ends, calling the action a dis grace to the party and voters.
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Plainfield
Evening Times
Common Council
City of
Elisabeth
Swift
James Manning
Elizabeth
Ita Auceesa
Excomated by party organ bolters headline note
An excom the organization report notes the men who had bolted the caucus. The fragmentary text references party actions and internal reactions amid factional splits and leadership conflict.
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