Roosevelt Ship Fitted Up by Elizabethans in Peary Expedition
Elizabethans helped fit out the Roosevelt for Commander Peary's first Arctic dash to the Pole. Local ship carpenters including Alfred Anstey and others worked at Crescent Shipyard, keeping the vessel seaworthy for the Roosevelt's historic voyage and carrying a City of Elizabeth seal aboard.
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Flizsbeth
Belon
Dommander Peary
Roosevelt
North Pole
Alfred Anstey
Florida Street
Electric Launch Company
Beene
Elizabeth
Tune
Eliza
Peary
George Coop
Jaiied Comfort
Com Reierrary
Shooter Slant
Yanny
Evetta
Tilovor
Charles Corsan
Michael Cohen
Cory Durning
Thomas Holt
Joseph Lilley
Charles Corrigan
Andrew Duff
David Taylor
John Boles
Alex Findlayaon
Charles McCoy
el Hoplock
Crescent
Lewis Nixon
Cottrell
Fivet
Jersey Streets
Rhodes
Rhodes 2 Menvel
Ahe
Tsland
Cape Keeton
Robert Edwin Peary
Indian Harbor
Tuberculosis Fund Receives Local Contributions
Donations to the tuberculosis fund include 124 dollars from W. D. Heyer treasurer at South Broad Street and 82 dollars from Mary Walkinshaw. Thorne and others have also contributed money, with several donors listed in the Journal office records.
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W. D. Heyer
Society For the Prevention
South Broad Street
Westefan
Mary Walkinshaw
Thorne
Hingdler
Vaaily
Wilko
Sean
Cody Breaks Speed Record in Air at Aldershot
London reports that Sredgay the American in charge of British War Office aviation, flew a self-built aeroplane to 47 miles per hour in one hour and three minutes, starting from Aldershot. Evidence of speed uncertain yet the feat boosted Cody’s standing amid rivals as engines failed just feet above ground causing a near fatal descent.
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London
Sredgay
War Office
Serosa
Aldershot
Cody
Fem
Resumption of Operations at Harrington and Co Plant
Operations resume today at Harrington and Co Magnoli a Avenue leather works. About 15 men employed today with 159 expected by Saturday and most likely more tomorrow. Forty of the workers are women. former employees receive preference. rumors of Linden refinery hires denied. current building work and plant staffing noted with no immediate expansion.
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Harrington & Co
Magnolia Avenue
Woking
Harrington's
Standard Oil Company
Linden
Charles G. Black
Thompson Out For Assembly Candidacy Filed at County Clerk
Lloyd Thompson, Republican hopeful for the assembly ticket, filed the first candidacy petition with County Clerk James C. Calvert, signed by about 120 voters from the city and surrounding towns. Other filings expected before the Monday deadline as party lines form and district races develop.
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James C. Calvert
Lloyd Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Tealdenta
Thie City
Mada
Harold Put
Linden
Depue
A. W. Schwartz
Schwartz
Ublican
Carlton Bi
Ifaula Houglas Sandiddeyieland
Collins
Sizth Ward
Democrata
Democratic City Committee
Lyn Theatre
Bullling
Mayor urges publicity in all matters
Mayor Victor Mravtag urged the Board of Commissioners to enforce publicity in all municipal actions, calling for open meetings and executive sessions only when necessary. He announced a vacancy for a secretary and listed applicants, while noting the fire alarm and signal projects and pending committee appointments at the next board meeting.
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Victor Mravtag
Board of
Wire Crommassioners
Centar
Sussioni
Neeordine
DE O
Hes
Pat Pe
Ate Klon
Tire
Sheppard
George AW
Gustav Weinemeyer
Tolin
Fire Air Committee
Niemen
Droekien
Brod
Axtreet Wyler Thearel
Triad
Haw Toon
Donnyl Coustacteny
Kommilesionrr
Chaylee 8
Callina
Tia
Feliciano Seng is Sentenced to One Year in State Prison
Feliciano Seng, an Italian known to police, was sentenced by Sludge Atwater to one year in state prison after refusing to reveal his identity. In separate cases, Scaglione pled guilty to larceny of jewelry from Salvatore Priff in Kenilworth. McLoughlin's sentence was suspended after admitting assault on John Colling. Dominick Gallaher of Rahway pled guilty to horse theft.
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Feliciano Seng
Hione
New York
Atwater
Scaglione
Salvatore Priff
Kenilworth
Walter Mettlelil
Dry
Umleye
Pril
McLoughlin
Tiecade
Veter McLoughlin
Whon
Springfeld
John Colling
Collins
Colling
Dominick Gallaher
Rahway
Tha
Bey
Eskimos deny Pole dash by Cook in Arctic cables
The item reports conflicting claims between explorers Cook and Peary with cables from Mia and Peary about travels to Sydney while Copenhagen lectures cast doubt on Cook's veracity. Capt. Sverdrup and US experts hint at a court of authorities to judge proofs. German authority claims Arctic territories belong to Denmark.
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Cook
Roosevelt
Gale
Red Bay
Peary
Sydney
Copenhagen
Capt
Sverdrup
United States
Mia
Explorer
New York
Whitney
Arctic
North Pole
Denmark
Knife Fatal to Gen Corbin in Roosevelt Hospital
General Corbin, aged and retired, died after an operation for internal disease at Roosevelt Hospital following a voyage from Caelaravi. A Civil War and Spanish War veteran, he rose to Adjutant General and served the U.S. Army for over forty years, notably in the Far West and during the Spanish-American War before dying after medical complications.
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New York
Corbin
GS. Ay
Roosevelt Hospital
Kar Pope
Caelaravi
America
Martisique Hotel
Ue Roosevelt Hospital
Kidnay Dideine
Nearyark Contin
Yarra Ie
Vond Dave
McKinley
Alger
Burt
Clermont Comnty
Cio
Voliteers
Maine
Washington
Geneva
Regular Army
Mijcr
Regiar Establishment
Cothin
Spain
Cron
Frozen Out of Fall Midwiller Purchase Debate
Ae Dee souery and Min Pampers accuse Yon Prupty'n Outlitting Company of interfering with a planned fall midwiller purchase made last April for delivery. Neither manufacturer accepts a premature demand. The new firm Nae plans to dispose of stock by September 24, with Embeape Company of Cah LIL engaged to supervise. Journal reports Friday's late edition.
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Ae Dee
Cainptaies
Balubay
Music at Gebhardt's Draws Dinner Crowd and Dancing
Unclear notes describe music at Gebhardt's venue as a top spot for meals and a Saturday night dance by Turnished, with patrons enjoying the lively atmosphere. D J Leonard undertaker lists and an old ad line remind readers of nearby services as Sughrue's Dancing School advertised briefly.
Polar Rivalry Sparks Peary and Cook News
A wild debate over Arctic honors intensifies as Peary cables from Indian Harbor and Eskimo witnesses dispute Cook's northward reach. Publications note Peary plans for Sydney and that Mrs. Peary travels to Australia while Cook maintains silence amid critics.
Controversy Grows Over Peary Cook North Pole Claims
Controversy swells as Commander Peary asserts he reached the North Pole and accuses Dr. Cook of fabrication. Peary's supporters, including Captain Otto Sverdrup, defend his achievement while challenging Cook to prove his claim. The heated exchange at a royal Danish lecture adds to public doubt and debate over who truly reached the Pole.
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Cook
Sydney
New York
United Plana Ts
Robert Edwin Peary
Indian Harbor
Cape Ray
United Press
United Prowse Y
Robert K. Peary
North Vale
Vinnifest
Aince Fir
Brooklyn
Peary
Demollah Feary
Jini
Tiwan
Jw S
Elizabeth Commercial College Evening and Day Classes Open
A high grade business school offers bookkeeping and English courses at short hours with experienced teachers, good locations and equipment. Graduates hold good positions. Day school in session and night school planned to begin Wednesday in September. Write for details.
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Elizabeth Commercial College
Hull
Cal
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