Trial of Dominick Cervas Murder Case Begins
The trial in the Court of Oyer and Terminer opened for the alleged murder of Dominick Cervas on the night of February 16. Witnesses described the couple's quarrel at Amity Street and Fourth Avenue, with threats denied by several, while a knife was displayed during an altercation at a saloon owned by Wade. The proceedings focused on movements and statements the night of the incident, with testimony noting wine, a struggle, and the weapon allegedly used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominicke
Mansago
Dominick Cerva Ai
Oyer
William Imater
John G. Hall
Frank ‘Istaro
Ned
Wade Pines
Wade Plac
Amity Street
Fourth Avenue
Jasato Caputo
Therafirn
Dress goods sale announced for New York route trains
Announcement from the Delaware Lack Wanon and Western Railroad lists a change in mail times toward Newark, Morris and Bower tranch, and New York State routes. It notes dress goods arriving with a sugar cured ham line and a salon sale in New York, with timing around 1245 and references to mail and travel adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Bay
Moh
Newarky
Delaware, Lackwanon & Western Railroad
Morris and Bower
New Yorke
Stat
Lowe
Freedom Not Likely for Harry K Thaw
New York dispatch reports District Attorney Jerome skeptical about legal steps to remove Harry Thaw from New York court supervision. He says no process to pull Thaw from New York courts exists and notes his duty ends with Thaw sent to Matteawan. Technicalities and state procedures could affect future action by the county DA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerome
Gannecicut
Harry Thaw
Bistr
Pittsburg
Vie
Matteawan
Technica
State of
Racay
Deathfeud Fights On Street As Police Break It Up
Two men fought in the street in a brutal struggle over a dispute. They grappled and tried to gouge each other’s eyes while police separated them. Both were charged in court, each fined 10 dollars or about a year in jail. Mazzo appeared worse off, with swollen eyes and a bruised face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semnd-Precipet
Om-Eet
Han
O Ae
Mazzo
No Shot Fired at President Found at Sagamore Hill
Report cites Major Wadsworth and President Roosevelt near Oyster Bay when a nearby shot rang out during a target practice incident. An arrest of crank John Coughlin followed, clarifying the event was not aimed at the President. Investigations linked the shot to farm targets, not an assassination plot.
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Journaly
Oyster Bay
Matory
Wadaworth
W. Emlen Roovens
Mineola
Secret Service
John Coughlin
Wilkie
Camille
Aidan
Wadsworth
Major Wadsworth
Ward Fisher
Roosevelt interview clears suspects in attack rumor
Telegraph report from Begamore Hill describes examinations of two men by President Roosevelt. Witnesses say the men denied any connection to the Saturday shooting and insisted the president faced no real danger during the horseback ride. Coughlin recalls a short, bearded interrogated man, about five feet six, frail in build. Continued on Seventh Page.
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Begamore Hill
Roosevelt
Coughlin
Eireeepins
Denver Hotel Belmont Fire Claims Two Lives
A blaze at the Hotel Belmont in Denver in the early hours burned two men to death and seriously injured several others. About a hundred guests were in the building, many leaped from upper stories as flames spread rapidly through the third floor and guests frantically fled. Police and fire crews battled the blaze as rescue efforts continued and the search for additional victims proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Belmont
John D. Kang
Ting Tha
Vo Lyte Parker
Edward Kelsoe
Aga Achmult Hla
Dy Ping
Poe
Colorado Spring
Moore
Tragic Excursion Train Collision Claims Polish Immigrant
A Polish immigrant named Joseph Frobity, 27, was killed instantly after being struck by a section of an excursion train from Asbury Park near Long Branch. He and his brother Stephen had come to visit in Perth Amboy and were en route to Bayway when the incident occurred near Bay Avenue station. The right leg was severed, skull fractured, and arms crushed as the locomotive passed over him. The body was taken to the morgue, then to Perth Amboy. Frobity, a single man, had been in the United States about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Foobift
Sern Avenue
Ynobis
Perth Amboy
Stephen
Bayway
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Stinler
Frobila
Ninth Ward Republican Meeting Eyes Nominee for Mayor
Dr Victor Mravlag is eyed as the coming mayoral nominee at a Ninth Ward Republican gathering tonight at the Dix Building. The club plans to walk in a smoker under the auspices of the Dowlaws Republican unit in Elizabeth. All Hepobians are invited to attend the business session and the smoker.
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Wardstepublican
Chile
Reublican
Dix
Ara
Victor Mravlag
Spe
Dowslows Republican
Fire started by cigarette sparks upstairs at 183 Third Street
A cigarette caused an upstairs bedroom fire at HenryDreasen 183 Third Street. Neighbors alerted fire crews after smoke filled the home as Dressen smoked and a passerby tried to enter. John Connolly aided by watering the blaze until units arrived. Sizeable demand followed for sample hats from local manufacturers.
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Trick Companion
Mahoney
Henry Dreasen
Third Street
Norma
Mre
Dressen
Hom Dressen
Connolly
Inmurahee, Barnarder
Bargain Carnival at Rassner’s First Street Store
Local ad promotes a great bargain carnival at Rassner’s on First Street and Broad. It promises deep discounts on winter clothing, shoes, hats and underwear, with prices like four dollar to ten dollar ranges and many glories for everyone. Do not delay as cold weather nears and the sale offers a chance to share in the bargains.
Burglars Barricade Doors During Hollander Break-In
Police investigate a bold burglary at 907 Flore street as two men entered through a door via a window and stole over 150 in merchandise. Mrs Hollander awoke to the noise and alerted her daughter Femianied. detectives continue to identify suspects. This marks the second time in a year the widow has been victimized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J & Wook
Ats
Ana Hollander
Florestreet
JH. Hollander
Brogan
Hiney
Mra Hollander
Wall Street gains and losses amid Harriman influence
A Telegraph to the Journal report notes fluctuating stock activity in early trading with American Locomotive dropping from high to 52 1 2 as directors move sparked a price slide. Harriman interests dominate Erie and related stocks. Southern Pacific hits new high while Copper and government bonds hold steady. Two local ads for Elizabeth Commercial College and storage warehouse clutter the page.
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New York
Ges
Ain Lon
Hogar
Anders
Commion
Accuinu
Erie Jastiea
Harriman
Baeda
Hertimans
Local Option Issue Dominate Primary Fight
The Total Option League of a county meets tonight to assess legislative candidates positions on a ward feature local option law proposed for Trenton. Rev Staley F David writes Republican hopefuls with two questions on voting for a ward-free local option law and on repealing any Jahopa law feature. Most candidates have replied. league statement expected soon. Charles A Trimble campaigns publicly for a local option law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton West
Staley F. David
Epworth Methodial Episcopal Church
Tengue
Davie
League
Charles A. Trimble
Assembly
Thieves Loot Krouse Home in Lorraine Burglary
Burglars broke into Freeholder Henry J. Krouse’s Linden avenue Lorraine residence last night and escaped with two solid gold watches and chains. Entry gained by breaking a north window. it is the second such break in three weeks. A previous theft yielded ten dollars in cash. Police expect an arrest as clues point to a culprit, with potential identification from recovered prints or photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Krouse
Linden Avenue
Lorraine
Krouse
Krouwe Sant
Scaffolding Collapse Hurts Many Workmen
Scaffolding collapsed at Hammerstein's opera house under construction in Philadelphia injuring numerous workers. Rescue crews pulled victims from the wreck as onlookers aided police. Reported serious injuries included Burton Lasker, 30, William Whitefield, 40, and others.
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Philadelphia
Kopt
Hammerstein
Mae
Thenavanem
Thors
Burton Lasker
William Whitefield
Oly Primie O'Tone
A W Knapp Improving After Appendicitis At Roosevelt
Arthur W. Knapp, patient at Roosevelt Hospital New York, was reported at noon today to be a little improved though still critically ill. Doctors hold out hope for his recovery if current symptoms lessen and no complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wy. Knapp
Roosevelt Hospital
New York
Paving Fulton Street Nears Completion
Street Commissioner Thompson reports Fulton Street paving progressing rapidly with routine tasks remaining. The project is expected to finish before cold weather sets in.
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Fulton Street
Fulton Treet
Street
Thompson
Constructing Sewers and City Work Amid Winters
Surveyor Luster outlines the plan to lay a few short sewers across the city, noting no large projects will proceed in the winter. The segment also lists school openings and local business notices, mentioning a night school at 210 Bread Street and a tailor at 86 Bread Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luster
Two May Die Knife Attack Near Bond Street
At Second and Bond streets shortly after midnight, three men were stabbed in a desperate brawl. Victims Michael Hennessey and James MacCormack, both seriously wounded, were taken to Alexian Hospital. William Ford sustained a chest wound. Polish suspects John Brucklar and John Zalinky were jailed at police headquarters.
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Bond
Aunallonts
John Brucklar
John Zalinky
Pos New
Alexian
Michael Hennessey
Ames MacCormack
Works
William Ford
First Street
Standard Oil
Hennemey
Mace Cormack
Bord Street
Tela
Themen
Ofder
Kelly
Lawlor
Trent
Kawaa
Alexian Hospital
John Curridge
Officer Knarke
Flirt
Mahon
Poawallo
Hoapital
Polls
Peawalla
Corridge
Dementio Afiniga
Berkman Sentenced In Cooper Union Disruption Case
Alexander Berkman was jailed after being arrested for attempting to disrupt a Cooper Union meeting that supported Henry Felk. The protest turned chaotic as Berkman and Emma Goldman occupied the stage with an anarchistic speech. A parallel arrest yielded a fine for a young girl, while authorities warned of harsher penalties for similar future offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexander Berkman
Henry Felek
Cooper Union
Berkman
Berkmass
Whem Berkman
Finn Goldman
Smith
Berkenan
Smth
Enna Goldman
Tax collectors push to finish 1907 tax payments
Despite 82 percent of 1907 taxes collected, city tax collectors race to complete all payments before the due date December 20. City Treasurer J Grathie notes the office at the busiest hub around City Hall as filers rush to meet the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Grathie
New Brick Building Planned at 858 Flizaleth Vende
Permits filed to erect a two story brick tailing at 858 Flizaleth vende. Building dimensions specify 21 feet 7 by 40 feet with a 63,000 value. Old structure on the lot to be removed as required by city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Quien, Jr
Flizaleth Vende
Oaton
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Long Branch Division
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