Sailor York Allen Confesses to Murder as Coroner's Jury Returns
John Allen known as Sailor York admitted stabbing James Carey Jr. after a fight and was moved from police headquarters to the county jail to await grand jury action on a murder charge. The coroner's inquest found Carey died from a right chest stab wound near the Rubber Works field in Magnolia. The State presented witnesses linking Allen to the crime and premeditation, with testimony about a whiskey party and threats prior to the killing. Carey’s father, James Carey Sr., a longtime county official, grieved as the funeral was prepared for St. Patrick's Church tomorrow.
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James Gran
John Allen
Sailor York
James Garey, Jr
Allen
Detective Bureau
George ¢. Tenney
Walter Hatfield, Jr
Couunty
John A.alatian
Adolph Degenring
Mahon
Allan
Carey
Degenring
Mra
James Carey
Mr. Carey
Theounty
Tate
St. Patrick's Church
James J. Carey, Jr
Thekins Ruber Works
Magnolia Avery
Vorsunr
False Alarm Fire Quickly Abandoned In City Box 238
A gale alarm rang at box 238 near Tiere Street at 1040 last night but fire department and police could not locate the caller. Tests will be made at 9 30 this morning on two new fire boxes to be sounded as usual but the tubes will not go out.
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Jim Box
da Avenue
Tiere Street
North Pole claimed by Dr. Cook in 1908 report
Danish Inspector reports Dr. Frederick A. Cook of Brooklyn reached the North Pole on April 21 1908, amid controversy with Peary supporters. Accounts from Copenhagen and New York detail his voyage begun in July 1907 financed by J R Bradley, with a small escort and Eskimo aid. Continued on tenth page.
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North Pole
DR. Cook
Copenhagen
Greenland
Tony
Larwick
Rhetland
Frederick A. Cook
Brooklyn
N. Y
Technol
Robert P. Davidson
Bushwick Avenue
Cook
London
FA. Cook
New York
Frederik Albert Cook
Pole
J. R. Bradley
Artic Regions
Bradley
Lieut
R. B. Peary
Dr. Cok
Mind Shaken by Overwork Ends in Attempted Suicide
Richard Schlenker a 17 year old of 905 Klora Street shot himself in the stomach at home this afternoon and was taken to Elizabeth General Hospital in critical condition. The youth, formerly employed in Yonkers and recently studying drawing, had been despondent for days. The act occurred in a second floor bedroom as his mother reached the scene. He attended Cooper Union, has a brother and two sisters, and his father George Schlenker works at Worthington Pump in Harrison and has been notified.
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Richard Schlenker
Klora Street
Elizabeth General Hospital
Yonkers
Young Schlenker
Cooper Union
Ite
George Schlenker
Worthington Pum Works
Harrison
Sweden may perpetuate restriction upon liquor
Stockholm reports a government commission to study Prohibition and the Gothenburg licensing system. It will assess the revenue loss from continuing prohibition and consider methods to replace it. If favorable, other committees will probe sociological and medical aspects before Parliament. Liquor interests resist the plan.
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Tournai
Stockholm
Sweden
Gothenburg
Ion
Lsid
FIRE ON LINER QUIETED DURING OVERHAUL AT SEA
Atlantic Transport Line steamer Vaderland undergoes major overhaul to assess a four degree fire in forward bay. Passengers remained unaware until Trebury arrival. Vaderland communicated with Minneapolis via wireless for aid. De Bore dies at 79 after long city residence. survivors include mother a daughter and two brothers.
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London
Mass
Atlantic Transport Line
Trebury
Vaderland
Minneapolis
Secret trial delay in Patrolman Kelly case at police committee
The decision on Patrolman James Kelly of the Second Precinct, charged by Chief George C. Tenney, has not been announced. Committee members remain undecided amid conflicting testimony about a fist fight with Central Railroad Detective Patrick Doody during a police excursion. Doody and Kelly exchanged blows after Doody implied Kelly drank too much. Doody claims Kelly slapped him first. Doody’s two daughters Agnes and May Doody testified, as did Mrs. William McDonald, with some witnesses disputing their presence. Proceedings occurred at Atlantic Highlands with attorney Abe J. David arguing lack of jurisdiction over off duty officers. Assistant City Attorney Joseph Hogue cited statutory public duties. Hearing conducted in secrecy at police headquarters amid adjournment after midnights.
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James Kelly
City Counsel Police Committee
Insitaight
George C. Tenney
Ti de
Kelly
Central Railroad
Patrick Doody
Doody
William McDonald
Hhi
Roy
Agnes
May Doody
Mra McDonald
Dy'n Witnenars
Thes
Atlantic Highlands
Abe J. David
Movel
New Jersey
Jnst
Fr. David
Joseph Hogue
Enney
Mayor Stoy Rebuffed by Wilson in Legal Service Dispute
Special to the Tourmat reports Attorney General Edmund Wilson rebuked Atlantic City Mayor Franklin P. Stoy for refusing to accept service of a legal document related to alleged violations of state law. The correspondence, dated 1909, shows Stoy denying receipt and Wilson detailing the service attempt and the attorney general’s actions.
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Trenton
Edmund Wilon
Franklin P. Stoy
Atlantic City
Btoy
Joy
Wilson
Edin Wilson
State of
New Jerseys
Michawa
Johnaon
Orr
Tolimon
Winters
Hirthermore
Franklin 1
Stuy
Atlantic Cn
Tam
Charles 8
Sheppard
Easy
New Jersey
Bridgeton
Shippac
Edmund Wilssuxx
Murder May Cause Diplomatic Breach
Sir Dylan Jordan demanded a formal probe into the death of Hazrah Ali, a British Indian associated with a meteorological expedition. The issue strains English American ties as China declines cooperation, with US envoy Fletcher supporting China not liable, while Jordan pursues action.
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Dylan Jordan
Careign Board
Hazrah Ali
S. Clark
United States Army
Fletsher
Jordan
China
Fletcher
Peru
Igor
Unclear OCR fragment hints at local venue and names
Fragmentary text mentions Pabst Milwaukee Solmed Eero and Breen with garbled phrases about lanes and a family reference. Reading lacks coherent events, dates, or clear entities beyond scattered names and locations, making precise summary difficult.
Bail Secured for Brodhead and Thompson in Providence
Providence reports that Brodhead of Elmbeth New Jersey and Sarah E Thompson of Brookline Massachusetts were sentenced to six months in Providence County Jail for a misdemeanor act. They posted $600 bonds each and were released pending appeals to the Superior Court. Their attorney said they plan to take their cases to the higher court next fall.
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Spretah
Tournal
Providence
Louis
Brodhead
Elmbeth
N. J
Sarah E. ‘Thompson
Brookline
Mass
Providence County
Aisth District Court
Francie E. Aulilyan
Superior Court
Rineshart
District Court
Thompson
Bhota
Rafun
F. Cansduyge
Twice Married No Hitch Likely at Catholic Ceremony
A couple slated a Catholic wedding at Holy Rosary Church after a civil ceremony to avoid issues with a minister not affiliated with Catholic rites. The bride Sophie Becker and groom Kinin reportedly planned the ceremony at Holy Rosary, with Rev. Fuser Noonan presiding. Attendants included Dominick Casey and the Henney family, who took residence at 434 Fulton Street.
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Mintien
Misa
Sophie Becker
Thin City
Cheerty
Holy Rosary Church
Martin
Therr
Avegent
Tor Artage
Fealluwes
Fitter Street
Holyesary Church
Fuser, Noonan
Tod
Ceitia Henneeey
Saxbroleinald
Dominick Casey
Mes
Hennenas Ve Laken
Fulton Street
Justice Moody Recovering From Ill Rheumatic Condition
Secretary John A. Kratz reports Justice Moody showing improvement after alarming newspaper reports. Moody has reconvaled enough to return home for further treatment and to be restrained from rheumatic affection. no further trouble expected.
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Dresegraph
Tee Jurermady Heverill
Mare
John A. Kratz
Jost Meols
Supreme Court
Moody
Kratz
Justine
Plea is vain for release in blind daughter's case
Jonas Blumenfeld fears his blind daughter Josephine, held at Ellis Island for a week awaiting bonds for support, may be sent home to Vienna. Authorities and the Board of Inquiry in Washington have not yet ruled. Blumenfeld and her uncle seek funds and hope the inquiry will approve her return or release.
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Jonas Blumenfeld
Josephine
Hille Island
Wil Ba
Vienne
Board of Inquiry
Washington
Journal
Allmenfeld
Ellie Inland
South Park Treet
Gil
M. Toker
Bouth Park Street
Miele
Flit Honda
Lil
Tle
David Lifeon
Blumenfeld
Mr.Toker
Ecen
Duel Fatality and College Ad Mix in Turbulent Page
A fragmentary report describes an army captain killed in a duel and includes disrupted text about Gerard and Ange, followed by an unrelated advertisement for Elizabeth Commercial College offering shorthand, bookkeeping, and English courses, with posters and admissions notes. The garbled lines suggest a war era melee and a commercial notice appears amid the confusion.
Rankin Resigns From Fire Board for Personal Reasons
Rankin announces resignation from the Board of Fire Commissioners citing personal reasons. He plans to leave the city and move to an estate purchased near Take Hopateong, with summer activities in the area and financial ties to the Rankin and WH Rankin companies. The resignation, submitted to Mayor and awaiting formal city council review, ends a longtime leadership role on the board.
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Kanto
Board of Fire
Hanter Suniel
Mayne
Commissiner Tonkin
Mayer
Venti
Chie
Rankin Ajeuda
Take Hopateong
Jme
Boride
Papite
Tranlin ix
Bartet Manufacturing Company
WH. Rankit Company
Kon
Rantein
Sunthay Be
Joa
Col- Vina
Maine
Ranken
Hitierif
Tathera
Rich Man's Son Killed in Auto Crash
A car accident near Went Tisbury injured five others and killed Walter HT Phillipa, son of a rich man. The vehicle skidded at a sharp turn and overturned. Injured are Francia TL Vendertips, George M. Brude, Will woo Clarian A. Kotech, and chauffeur.
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Tisbury
Maan
Walter HT
Phillipa
Thillipes
Inatanthy
Francia
George M. Brude
Will Woo
Clarian A. Kotech
Three Sent to Hospital After Tin Strike Riot
Three men were hospitalized after a riot tied to a tin strike in Newcastle Pennsylvania. A steel worker police shot a bystander and a deputy sheriff reported injuries as sympathizers clashed with workers. The incident occurred near Oakland suburb with multiple assaults reported.
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Newcastle
Michaal
Besten
Oakland
Wall Street Opens Flat as Traders Gauge Demand
New York market activity shows mixed demand from buyers at the opening with some stocks slightly higher while others stay weak. Early trading features limited movement and a cautious tone as investors await clearer signals.
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New York
Laval Oadinerenerar
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Parson
Justice Moody
Union Business College
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