New York Starts Boosted by Polar Claim Debates
Telegraph dispatch reports Dr Frederick Cook leaving for Christiania to sail to New York amid cheers, while controversy grows over his polar claim. Friends doubt the Brussels endorsement and accuse him of avoiding tests by the International Bureau. New York sources trace rival claims and Baldwin’s letters intended to counter Cook’s assertions.
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Frederick Conk
New York
America
International Bureau
Brussels
International
Cook
Comder Penny
Fay
Sydney
N. 8
Frederick A. Cook
Eviyo Baldwin
Commander Peery
Thia Farsartly
Baldwin
Peary
Call for Leaders in Hospital Project Captains Gather
A city call went out to Hospital Half Day project captains to meet at 68 Broad Street Friday September 10 at 7 30 PM to receive badges envelopes and supplies for Saturday distribution. Ward Ten leaders met at Brown Street headquarters with Frederick Zier and Jacob Bauer directing plans and promising strong ward support.
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Broad Street
National State Bank
Sojiterabey VL
Gel Tetonunta
K. A. Stein
Tenth Ward
Regale expands store room as fall shoe display debuts
Fragmentary OCR notes describe enlarging a store room to add space for more shoes and new fall styles. Mentions Regale and展示 new stock with emphasis on display areas and a fall term period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SRY
Hencorey Semplesy
Trip to Labrador Aboard Yawl Enjoyed by Princeton Crew
Paul Tomlinson son of Rev Dr Everett T Tomlinson of Central Baptist Church returned home after a nine weeks voyage aboard the yawl Andrew J T McCosh sent to Labrador by Princeton students in memory of an eminent surgeon. The crew's voyage was uneventful though rich in studies of science and invention as Dr Alexander Graham Bell welcomed the sailors and discussed aeronautics hydroplanes and navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Tomlinson
Everett T. Tomlinson
Central Baptist Church
Yawl
Andrew JT McCosh
Rensell
Labrador
Princeton
Tomlinston
New York
McCosl
Tomlinson
Princeton Boys
Alexander Graham Bell
Dr. Bell
Iooastag
Béll
Williams College Studanta
Forteau
Lay Render
Harriman Death Won’t Halt Trust Prosecution
Washington September 10 The death of percentages Harriman will not stop the federal government from pursuing the Sherman Anti Trust Act case against the Union Pacific Southern Pacific and allied Harriman railroad interests. The Department of Justice says it will continue the prosecution despite his death.
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Journal
Washington
H. Harriman
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Rtment of Justice
Dryden Shoot Postponed In Stote Rise Tournament
Sea Dirt reports the Dryden match in the Stote Rise Tournament was delayed by a storm. The event features a $3,000 cup donated by former Senator John F. Dryden of Newark for eight-man teams at 200, 690 and 1,000 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tournal
John F. Dryden
Newark
Laces and Embroideries At Monde Pound Store
There is no possibility of after-dmmppoints print when purchasing laces embroideries rasar goods one and Boye malts at Monde Pound store near 16 Miron Lifson on First street.
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Monde Pound
Miron & Lifson
First Street
Merit Shoes Showroom Rakes in Local Enrollment
A brisk crowd gathers at 207 Bead Street and 3 Wulton Street as Merit Shoes hosts a big showroom day. Promoters urge enrollment and highlight a bright sales push with a friendly, welcoming smile design.
County Budget Submitted by Union County Board
The Union County Board for the Equalization of Taxation met in the courthouse to submit the county budget for the new fiscal year. The 1909 figures show a $62,000 increase due to normal growth, with totals of $395,000 for this year and $343,000 for 1908, plus state school funding gains and revised tax rates around $1.59 to $1.60. Appeals will be heard next Tuesday, with revisions to county tax books complete and state school figures filed with the State Comptroller.
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Union County Board
Courthousn
Elizebeth Willy
Tax
Tatitg
Appamiartelace
Seek German Here Legacy Awaits Him From Neustadt
Georg Gebhardt, a German immigrant from Padres Germany, came with his father Georg Br who died in the United States. A letter to John N Kolb of Fulton Street requests locating the missing German, Georgieh hani, a laborer once in Pahren, saying money is held for him in Neustadt district court. The tale notes Gebhardt died soon after arrival and that a maternal-side heir is being held by the city. younger Gebhardt’s whereabouts are unknown.
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Georg Gebhardt
Padres
Germay
Georg Br
Isa Elizabeth
Neustadt
Germany
John N. Kolb
Fulton Street
Georgiehhani
Pahren
Simon Kolb
John NM. Kolb
Gebhardt
May register election day amid judiciary amendment push
A state bar committee announces that an infant attorney general approves the judiciary amendment draft. Voters in the special election will decide on the measure while registry lists may be corrected and added to on election day.
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Committee of the State Bar
Theo i
Rahway Opens Campaign with Million Dollar Dinner
Rahway hosts a large Republican dollar dinner in the Auditorium to launch the campaign. About 300 guests attended and officials from across the county joined, including Mayor C R Holmes and Assemblyman C B Pierce. The program featured remarks by Rev W T Stuckell and other notable figures, with decorations and portraits of national leaders on display.
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Prom . Sta
Rahway
Sept
C. RB. Holmes
Vivian M. Lewin
Trenton
Banking and Insuranee
William Torrence Stuckell
Second Presbyterian Church
C. B. Pierce
A. W. Schwartz
A. F. Kirstein
James C. Calvert
Frank H. Smith
James White
Elizabeth
Robert J. Kirkland
William Howard
Yittsin TL. Wright
Ahway Republican Club
Board of Freeholders
Benjamin King
Charles Dodd
W. T. Stachel
Cabinet Clock Free at Charles Stein's Cabinet Clock Free
Advertisement offers a free cabinet clock at Charles Stein's Cabinet Clock Free. A note touts savings for customers who order before price rises, with Woolens prices rising but dealers promising savings for early buyers. It references The Eximent plant and 21-28 West Fourth Street New York, and mentions a promotion rewarding customers tomorrow with a cabinet clock and other trade details.
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Charles Stein
Rina
Tormorrow
Exieaberhiothing
Thames
Grice
Contomers
He Menntartioe Sng
Weet Fourth Street
New Tork
Ben Wetbilaibed
Union Toanty
Hope to Keep Their Places on the Excise Board
With most members of the present Excise Board planning to run under the new election law this fall, Commissioner Paul J. Carroll said he would seek nomination though his petition is not yet prepared. By September 20 he indicated most board members except Kerom would run, with O'Donnell and Carroll having publicly announced and others likely to follow. The Democratic City Committee had not endorsed candidates, and reformers seek board seats formerly appointed by the City Council, now elected like other municipal bodies.
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John Kerom
Exeise Board
Paul J. Carroll
Mnnilay
Carroleave
Prevent Board
Keron
O'Donnell
Carroll
Iwinionere Roolvink
Kenely
Democratic City Committee
Georgn Neuroiter
Anne
Ison
Weyern
Tuberculosis Fund Grows From Private Donations
Growing support for the tuberculosis fund continues as readers donate sums including a $25 check from an Elizabeth woman who asked for anonymity. The Journal notes prior contributions on record and urges broader support from readers with income to help the Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis further its charitable campaign.
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Tuberculonia Fund
Society For the Prevention of ‘Tuberculosis
Morlen
C. TD
Elizabeth
UN Journal
Journal
Inch S. Davin
Funeph
Autumn Showing Promotes Men’s Fashion at Behwert’s
An early autumn showcase invites shoppers to preview men’s footwear nets and furnishings at Behwert’s on Babli Broad. The event highlights a large selection and offers a future viewing opportunity despite current readiness concerns.
Remember the Old Stand at 1466 East Jersey Street
A garbled notice advertises a closing sale and final days at Louie Rassner’s location near Hras Way and Flat Street in Elizabethport. It mentions sensational tegeine items, cheap dinners, and a photo booth, urging visitors to stop by the old stand for bargains before the exiled period ends.
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Grast
Louie Rassner
East
Jarecy Street
Burial rites for Harriman to be simple
The article outlines a simple funeral for F. H. Harriman, noting death at 3:35 PM and detailing service plans in Arden New York. It lists survivors, including a widow and children, and names pallbearers chosen for their personal connection to Harriman rather than wealth. It also mentions Harriman’s influence in railroad operations and the circumstances surrounding his death, with preliminary reports suggesting cancer as a possible cause.
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Turner
N.Y
F. HM. Marriman
Mt Arden
Hy Harriman
Wan
Arion
Tower Memately
T Hales McGul Nines
Httle Chiareh
oTulin'a
Arden
Arden Hotter
Fall Advance Sale At Levy's And Becon Stores
An advance fall sale is announced for Union County at Levy's Becon featuring iron and wall decor and a broader assortment. The event starts at noon with potential special prices on ladies' tailored suits and fall items, aimed at early purchases before tariff changes.
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Union County
Levy's
Iron and Wall
Mearrow
Menemy
Anita
Ogra Buns
New Shoe Trade Method Aims At Low Prices For All
A scrambled excerpt describes a shoe business plan by Levy and partners, pushing price-based sales over high markups. It mentions multiple street addresses, a focus on affordable footwear, and public access to lower prices. Also references a dancing school and various price lists with unclear context.
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Levy Show
Broad Treet
Second Street
Pric
Idan
Orwitia
Wall Street Market Slump Follows Herriman Death Shock
New York September 10 Markets opened with brutal activity after the death of EH Herriman. Big financiers sought to prop up stocks with purchases and government bonds buying surged, yet the market advanced rather than fell. Union Pacific rose over four points, and trading remained strong through the first hour as banks and brokers planned coping strategies to counter potential declines.
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New York
Bar
Hiniath
Vaule
Atoaks
Mortiman
Pdew
London
Union Reine
Southien Mackle
Gould Laanes
Mohter
Union Pacific
Maid Jie
Mick
Harrian
Union Pacifi
Walon Pacific
Shivatock
Lesen
Herlin
Nations City Bank
Kula, Loeb & Company
Oh, Morgan
Herriman
Foreign Market Safeguarded
London stock market steadied after news of E. H. Harriman's death, with American buyers and cable arrangements seen to support English markets. In banking circles, Union Pacific and steel issues rose as American traders protected against a potential panic, signaling stabilizing actions rather than upheaval. Kent's Storage Warehouse notes moving and packing at Broad Street and Jetberees Avenue.
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Jourmai
London
Financeleva
E. H. Harrimen
London Exchange
Hille
Mabe
Ture Sagan
Nanvlers
Harriman
Union Pueille
Southern
Union Pacific
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Paar
WM. H. Wright
Fresident
Harry Stuemowe
Vies
Vivian M
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Rahway Repubenna
Charles PR. Holmes
Temptation
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Pladis
Vivian M. Lewis
Excise Board
John Keron
Uck
Shdelem
Boston
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Cheschner
Benguet Reac
Elisabeth Ave
Bor
Lyle
Gwen
Machange
Bary Avarvil
Rochester
N.Y AL
AL Ailo
Inate Central Railroad
Vinton Parts
J. Pinau
Orenstiodean Railway
Sonar Central
Wie
Carenr
Tower Hill
Mia
Cownalia
Gerry
Minera Mary and
Wardl
Mone
Walter
Orlando Harriman
Alimons
Milan
Nemreuate
Toca Wei
T. Ford
Tartiman Estate
J. W. Mandigo
Harriman Estate
K.P. Kehulty
Maron
Arden House
Arden Farma
W. A. McClelland
Storen
Harriman Catada
William Viner
Mareiman Forna
Min
Kreider Shore
Wallen Phos
Stu
Dat Petr
Wteee
M. Levy
Jone
Sughrue’s Dancing School
Arm Semen
Cottifion
Wall Street
Kent
Aeparain
Orfee
Lem
Jetarees Avenue
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