Hollins Guilty in Manslaughter Verdict Delivered
The jury found George G. Hollins guilty of manslaughter in the killing of James Thorne after a ten minute deliberation. Hollins is held on $6,000 bail for sentencing before Judge Atwater, with testimony from Mrs. Pickham and others detailing the events leading to the death.
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Atwater
George G. Hollins
Manaleughtar
James Thorne
Holfina
Hollins
Ickham
Belroom
Mystery Shooting Affects Grace Wood Family
Miss Mary Wood and her daughter Grace Wood testified about a gunman firing into a room, striking a man identified later as Clarence Buckley. The Woods described the scene as a panic, with Buckley lying on the wall and pleas for an ambulance. Dr Tillman attended the victim at General Hospital after a March 11 shooting.
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Mas
Ae Grace Wood
Clarence Buckley
Dail
Buckley
Mary Wood
Graea K. Wood
Thorne
Union County Trust Company Donates 100 Toward Old Home Week
The Union County Trust Company responded generously to the Old Home Week appeal. Chairman Isham announced a $100 contribution from the company treasurer, ranking among the largest donations and expected to spur further support for the event.
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Union County Trust Company
Isham
Citizens Bank
Coca
Ishins
Tel. N. Det Bo
Union County ‘Trust Company
Victim of Collision Bier in Hospital report
Vague OCR fragment notes a collision victim admitted to hospital with internal injuries. The readable words indicate the person was injured and hospitalized, but details, names, places, and exact circumstances are unclear.
Golored Republican Committee Meeting Ahead
A garbled early 20th century notice describes a Republican County Committee meeting at the party headquarters and references upcoming events, a Democratic state convention, and contest dynamics. The text also mentions Leary and Burke in the election context with unclear details.
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Golored
Republican
Republican County
One
Tax committee meeting on Springfield property assessment
A committee meeting in Springfield discussed property assessment timing and tax policy. Peter H. Muleal led Perry state and Firemer to present views while Caleb C. Pollard of the Tax card group prepared to confer. The talk touched on readiness to set matters, with debate on how early taxation should occur and the influence of clothing on perceptions of value.
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Monn
Springfield
Peter H.muleal
Perry Itat
Fiemer
Caleb C. Pollard
Aed -Roull
Cornerstone Laying Planned for Mutual Savings Bank
The Harmonia Bank building corner at Elisabeth Avenue and High Street will host a cornerstone ceremony tomorrow at 2 30 PM. Mayor Ryan and former Governor Voorhees will participate along with Georg Reuter who will open with a short address recalling the fund history. A German address by Georg Schmidt and a formal flag ceremony will follow with Star Spangled Banner to close.
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Elisabeth Venue
High Street
Elock
P., Ryan
Foster M. Voorhees
Georg Reuter
Fund
The
Harmonia
Sum United Singing Societies
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Nuniber
Ewald Brooker
Ting
Georg Schmidt
Yoahr ML
Voorhees
Ryan
Dennis ¥. Collins
Inquet
Brocker
Parrot Beats King in Union County Republican Nominating
The Union County Republican convention at Turn Hall nominated George T. Parrot for Surrogate and a slate for Assembly including John R. Moxon Elizabeth Carlton B. Pierce Crawford Alfred F. Kirstein Rahway Foy Coroner W H Donaldson Linden. Randulph Perkins polled 20 votes for Assembly with Woodling and Angleman also in the tally. Major Benjamin Sing received 37 votes in a contest for Burdgety.
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Union County
Turn Hall
Georga T. Parrot
Assembly
John R. Moxon
Elizabeth
Carlton B. Pierce
Crawford
Alfred F. Kirstein
Rahway
Foy
W. H. Donaldson
Linden
Randulph Perkins
Benjamin Sing
Clark Township
Geo. ‘I. Parrot
Burroguty
Perkins
Atrongih
Edwin G. Woodling
Cranford
Charles H. Angleman
Woodlinho Wan
Porkina
Speltticiany
PNG
Rafepepces
Uy Bn ‘Doi
Fares Reduced for Home Week in Elizabeth Carnival
Transportation committee reports a deal with Trunk Line Association to cut railroad fares to Elizabeth for Home Week from Oct 6 to 12. Excursion tickets will be one straight fare plus one fifth from points within 200 miles, valid as far south as Baltimore and as far north as Worcester. Dean Geowner endorses the event and offers church facilities and two evenings for activities.
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Pld
Committee On Transportation
Trunk Line Association
Elizabeth
Baltimore
Worcester
Wilkes, Barre
Rules for the Queen Contest at Old Home Week
The committee sets rules for the carnival queen contest. Four candidates will be regulars after a September ballot count. Ballots must be cast by September 3 at Home Week headquarters 44 Broad Street and received there by 10 PM that day. Ballots on hand will be tallied and only ballots for the top four candidates counted.
Platform Adopted By Union County Republican Convention
Platform adopted by Union County Republican Convention endorses growth and prosperity, welfare of families, and national and local improvement. It emphasizes conservative governance, railroad policy, and taxation approaches. The document reflects committee recommendations and party strategy for the county party.
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Union County
Republican Convention
Asios
Herman
Slic Party
Eeestive
Ballot Boxes Placed At Multiple Local Venues For Voting
Ballots may be cast in ballot boxes stationed at Elizabeth avenue and Scort place and at numerous landmarks including W R Richa 831 Elizabeth avenue George Horning 831 Elizabeth avenue William Reibel 731 East Jersey Street Charles Wittman 714 East Jersey Charles Krause Fourth and Livingston Oakess Drug Store 168 Third Street John ODonnell 204 Second Street Emil Schleicher Hotel Second Alberts Peters 112 Trimmill Street Goods Drug Store First and East Jersey Stechs Drug Store 263 Elizabeth Avenue Sanger Hall Fourth Street and Elizabeth Avenue Sauerwins Elizabeth Avenue Pollard Morris Avenue and Julian Place Join R Covington 216 Broad Street Jockeys Drug Store Broad and West Jersey Streets Tuehler Brothers Broad Street Peoples Outfitting Company Broad Street Old Home Week Headquarters 44 Broad Street A queen of the carnival Roatts being built for the queen crown at Home Work Grounds gold watch presented by New Lyceum Theatre management watch on display at Home Week headquarters.
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William Reibel
Jersey Street
Charles Wittman
Charles Krause
Oakes
Third Street
John, O'Donnell
Second Street
Emil Schleicher
Alberts Peters
Trimmill Street
Good's Drug Store
Jersey Streets
C. Hersh & Son
First Street
Stech’s Drug Store
Elizabeth Avenue
Sanger
Lyceum Theatre
Home Week
Cup Challenge From Mr Lipton Stirs Yacht Circles
Dublin reporters note a Royal Intel Yacht Club challenge for the America’s Cup will be mailed aboard the Umbria, with details awaiting the New York Yacht Club’s reply. The missive is attributed to Sir Thomas Lipton, with no further particulars available at this time.
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Dublin
Royal Intel Yacht Club
New York Yacht Club
Umbria
Aubin
New York Machin Club
Adilent
Thomas Vipton
Wall Street Movements and Copper Shares Hit Market
The stock market opened weak with declines in copper and other shares. Amalgamated Copper and related issues fell as government bonds also moved lower, while recoveries appeared around the board. Trading showed a cautious tone with small gains later as supply and demand balanced. London markets echoed the downturn amid dividend reductions.
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Progrens
Witernods
Everly WA
Atock
Theo ‘Beulpe
Brooklyn
London
Dows
Bayeral
Lusitania Fails to Beat Ocean Record Across Atlantic
New York reports the Cunard ship Lusitania failed to surpass the Hamburg America Line record due to tug delays and heavier machinery. Distances Liverpool to Sandy Hook and Queenstown to Sandy Hook show slowing times, with Lusitania about six days two hours thirty minutes and five days fifty four minutes on other legs. The ship showed slower average speeds than the German competitor as it neared New York Harbor.
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Eark
Abwansocinth
Sears and
Ale
New York
Cunarde
Himitania
Iwears Aeroad
Atlantic
Hamburg Americas
Dmunt Rack
Sandy Hoole
Doutelland
Lusitania
Liverypool
Hyrmburg-Anerican
Cherbourg
Lunitanni
Hinger
Hillery Named for Senate Nomination in Morris County
At the Morris County Republican convention Morristown nominations were made for state offices. Senator Thombwn J Hillery of Boonton was renominated for senator and David Noting of Croncendentiant was named for a related post amid local party endorsements.
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Morristown
Morris County
Thormwn J. Hillery
Boonton
David
Specials at Central Market Offer Fresh Produce
Specials at Central Market announced various fruits and vegetables. Apples priced at 75 cents per basket and Lima beans at two and a half cents per half peck appear among listed items.
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Central . Beef CO
Central
Ens
Cis
Kr Teiarte
Walling
Ceota & Basket
Lima
Deane
Weber's Opening Offers Latest Styles and Fire Sale Notice
John P. Weber, a known clothier, promotes a wide range of urban menwear including overcoats and raincoats in up-to-date patterns. A fire damaged stock at Larry's department store prompts a fire sale with discounts on fall and winter goods.
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Weber
John P. Weber
Manpideras
Lary’ Department Store
Bond
Bail for Dixon in Hague Case Cited
Bail hearings emerge from a court in Hague as Dixon appears with defense indicating water-related issues this morning. Proceedings focus on pretrial release terms and next court date amid ongoing municipal dispute.
Smeezo Eyeglasses Create Silent Riff on Names
Fragmentary OCR notes reference eyeglasses called Smeezo and a playful mispronunciation involving Elizabeth and Silla Hersh. The text hints at a naming anecdote or product nickname without clear event or context. No dates or locations are identifiable in readable portions.
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Elizabeth
Silla Hersh
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