Vacation expenses and school repairs lead to new term
Vacation days end as a new school year begins with many improvements. Teachers transfer duties, Miss Marion leaves Staten Toland, Miss Early Wessels and Miss Townley pursue study, while Principal Little oversees Battin School. Rooms are painted and refitted, a second-hand instrument is acquired, and carpenters complete extensive repairs ahead of Monday’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooks
Penelia
Jiyon
Marion
Staten Toland
Early Wessels
New York
Townley
West
Little
Battin School
Prince Street
Union Avenue
Bea
Jane
Fivoner Hanitfin
Mies Harris
Carpenters
Excise Board Grants Renewals
Local body approves multiple liquor license renewals and transfers. Notable names and addresses listed include John Behuster 40 Spencer Street and Kennedy 404 First Avenue among others. A new application is noted at a site on Second Street with various transfers indicated for individuals and establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata
Bosid
Eles
John
Behuster
Spencer Street
Paler
Charles
Louis Ce Aie
John Welt
Poe
Wad. Kennedy
First Avenue
Lwleeale—R
Witnet
Taina Diteel
Buns
Weber
Mond Welty
Jofin
McManus Brothers to Enlarge Elizabeth Furniture Plant
McManus Brothers, longtime furniture and household goods dealers at 105 107 and 100 First Street Elizabeth, have bought land with a fifty foot Livingston Street frontage and will erect a modern stone and brick building costing about $20,000. The 100 foot addition toward East Jersey Street will include elevators and larger wareroom and sales areas, with entrances on East Jersey, Livingston, and Fleet streets. The extended plant will become one of the state's largest furniture establishments and reflect growing business in Elizabeth and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McManus Brothers
First Street
Livingston Street
Jersey Street
East Jersey
Livingston
Fleet Streets
Aoe
Silvertiaing
Bane
Elizabeth
P Rac Ac iManus Brothers
Elisabeth
Grand Rapids
Livingstone and
East
Jersey Streets
Fire Commission Interim Discipline Reported At Meeting
Fire commissioners backed disciplinary action after a recent session involving Captain Rogers and drivers Pete McGurk and Heary Den for alleged misconduct on No. 6. The three were fined two weeks’ pay, with details circulated at headquarters and amid internal discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Rogers
Pete McGurk
Heary Den‘whion
bigWan-suspe
McArdell Denies Political Opponents After Bar Raid
A political figure denounces accusations of police control and protection of lawbreakers after a raid on John Goff’s unlicensed bar. He challenges critics including Councilmen Tyler and Bullock to cite proof and defends his conduct and stance toward the department. He calls the Sunday night incident sensational and possibly timed for effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell
Republicans
John Goff
Tyler
Bullock
Plainfield
Goff’ Place
Police ‘Department
Mr. Bullock
Hays
Lawrence
Goff
Pooner
Freeholder Adams Defends Leavitt Over Lunacy Investigations
Reporters question pay for NR Leavitt chairman of the Lunacy Committee amid graft rumors. The article defends Leavitt stating he performs remote investigations saving county funds and that his modest pay reflects his service. Acknowledges Leavitt’s work in Salem County and counters calls for proof of alleged misappropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Leavitt
Journal
Sateon
Ben Lamvittiy
Big plans for Elizabeth rail project announced by Central Railroad
General Manager Huntington of the Central Railroad of New Jersey says about half a million dollars will be spent in Elizabeth next year on planned improvements. A new port area pier at Port Avenue will bring the total to roughly 3000000 in combined upgrades, with a 1000 foot coal pier and needed docks to expand coal export capacity and ship access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Huntington
Central “Railroad
New Jersey
Erithusing
Central Railroad Company
New Jersey Dockpel Building Company
Dix
Port
Ita Conthe Pic Ritned 175,000, i Amo Pier Weel
Wall
Han
Sens Nias
Sam
Elisabet
Central
Dismembered Body Found Along Asbury Park Tracks
The gruesome remains of Richard F. Dalton formerly of New York were found scattered along a railroad line near West Grove. Dalton, believed struck by a train while with a party of Indians, was later identified as a cousin of John prey of pes TA YOM. An investigation will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
Rept
Richard F. Dalton
New York
Dalton
R. With
Weet Grove
Ae John Prey
A. G
New Benches in Jackson Park
Fragmentary report notes new benches for Jackson Park approved by a local committee. Residents and a city official acknowledge the project, with hints of community support and informal praise from nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson “Park
Foreign Legations Guarded as Tokyo Turmoil Surges
Riotous mobs in Tokyo attack foreigners and government property after peace terms leak. Demonstrations disrupt tram service, torch imperial buildings, and threaten light and rail networks. Foreign visitors face assaults while authorities bolster protection. censorship breeds distrust as agitators spread rumors and taunts.
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Tokio
Portemouth
Ganga Road
Imperial
Mr. Ae
Japan
Russia
Roosevelt
Pacific
Niroku
Audi
Jandon
Homie Affiiry
Devastating Calabrian Earthquake Strikes Calabria and Sicily
Reports from Cantanzaro and Monteleone di Calabria describe collapsed walls, damaged hospitals, and multiple deaths and injuries. The quake, felt as far as Messina in Sicily, caused widespread panic, with towns near the quake zone nearly destroyed and hundreds feared buried. Local authorities report hospitals damaged and residents fleeing in fear as aftershocks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantanzaro
Calabria
Italy
Moneteleone di Calabria
Plaxo
Martiland
Atic
Stes
Messina
Sicily
Alana
Welock
Pete
Alarit
Gair
Alex
Regwin
New York to London Stock Market Opens With Mixed Activity
The New York and London markets showed mixed openings as arbitrage houses traded blocks of Union Pacific Peabody Pag and more. Shares in Union Pacific Reading Erie Mexican Central advanced while overall short selling remained muted and government bonds held steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sept
London
Union
Ike G. DB
Barney # Company
W. L. Stow & Company
Gates & Company
Union-Pacific
Reading
Erie
Mexican Central
Snorhing
Mont
Moon
Informal Board Meeting Details May Be Unclear
The report describes an informal meeting of a board of trade with scattered, unclear notes. It mentions attendees, a August gathering, and referenced names and places, but the OCR text is fragmented and lacks clear outcomes or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF ‘Trade
Ens Bret
Ge” S
Officials In Conference on Schiller Street Passenger Tunnel
City leaders and Central Railroad Company officials met in the mayor’s office to discuss sewer and street duties and the proposed tunnel under Schiller Street tracks. Attendees included Mayor Berry, Comptroller Bennett, Vice President Besler, and General Manager Huntington, with committee members from Sewers, Streets and Parks, City Council President Ford, and City Surveyor Luster. The discussion centered on constructing a tunnel under the railroad tracks and related city responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad Company
Mayot- Berry
Bennett
Besler
Huntingdon
Ford
Luster
Leary
Pleasant Affair at Home with Mr and Mrs Tichenor
A short, unclear note describes an evening gathering at the Tichenors home with sparse details about attendees and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrai
Tichenor
Fall Shoe Opening Amid Stock Shortages
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a fall shoe opening event with stock problems and signage mentioning early fall stock and sales. No clear dates or entities are legible.
Ny ne Bebool whitepee Mond Monday
The fragmentary text mentions a Monday event and a school context with unclear details. Names and places are unreadable, but the item appears to be a brief school or community notice about a Monday date. Further readable context is missing to specify entities or outcome.
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Excise Board
M'Cardell
NR. Leavitt
R. R
Port Avenue
Ughrue's. Ss
Tanpard
Foote & Company
Elizabeth High
Del
Om Ce
Ee Iy
Brie
Louis
Manhattan
ATG
eTexican Central
Joe Erie
Rockigeeusee
Mayor's Ofte
Schiller SL
Thie Am
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