Whorley Road to New Brunswick project details debated
A chaotic report outlines a proposed bridge and rail line from Jersey City to Trenton via Elizabeth and Newark. It notes start dates in early 1908, potential benefits to Elizabeth, and a revised schedule reducing express service to roughly every three hours, with public meetings and officials discussing funding and routes.
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New Yorks
Strauss Trianaion
Kingle-Teat
Trenton
Elizabeth
Elacarne
Jersey
Dent Newton
Fiasbeth
Cara
Thade
Rutm
Jersey City
Eliznbeth
Ori - Aid
Krier
Hed Petar
Kashmir Valley Note on Abduction Report
A fragment from a Kashmir Valley report notes an abduction case and mentions local authorities handling the incident. Further details are unreadable in the snippet.
West falls from roof of house in accident
In a report with scattered details a worker named Mitchell fell from a house roof during repairs. He rolled to a soft landing but sustained injuries while others described attempting to contact him after the fall.
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Sta
Mitchell
Mayor Signs Paving Contracts
The Journal reports on Anns Street work proceeding after the mayor signed paving contracts. Details are sparse due to damaged text but indicate official approval and imminent street improvements.
Changes proposed by Masa on president and board
The Journal notes debate over Masa's changes to the presidency and board. Supporters say reforms will benefit governance, while critics question details. The article records several viewpoints and emphasizes procedural aspects of the meeting.
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Sayre Ape
Vot Ee Board of
Aayl Aera
Iinet
Journal Reetanad
Jdebete Devel
Obituary notices a long resident dies after brief illness
Obituary states Thoma ane 65 of ano years a longtime resident of the city died last night after a brief illness. He is survived by his daughter Mrs. Willian and a wife Mrs. Tames, with several other family members mentioned in the fragments.
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Thoma
Thia
Willian
Ravenné
Heath
Uto
Tames
Henry
Fort Hamilton Fire Destroys Barracks in Army Reservation
Fire at Fort Hamilton destroys five long frame buildings used for barracks early this morning. The blaze, starting shortly after midnight, swept sections housing about 200 soldiers and caused narrow escapes from death. Reports name officers and guards among those affected as the reserve fort faced a tense, rapidly developing emergency.
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New York
United ‘States
Fort’ Hamilton
John
Rogera
I Atelyet
Absician Sines
Groby
Beth Bosch
Irland
Nan Patterson Returns to Former Husband
A partially legible report notes Nan Patterson, the Florida girl, planning to reunite with her former husband. The fragment mentions a 4 o'clock departure for New Pie and references a church and a prison, but details are unclear.
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Sue
Merobbre
Tamaily
Nan Patterson
Omde of the county ig
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear county clerical context. No coherent event or names to extract. cannot determine a reportable item.
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Spain
Three Men Killed and 21 Injured in Indiana Train Crash
Chicago reports a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train collided with a switch engine at Kimmel Indiana. Three men were killed and twenty one injured as the impact derailed cars and sent a passenger coach tumbling down an embankment. Several named passengers and crew members are listed among the injured.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Ohio
Skimmel
Indiana
Kimmel
Bagga
Pitteburg
Frank Boot
W. Froat
Rid ‘Vins
Arsine Wie
Deekennan
Pheinen
Lewis
Ish
Eas
Brenta Weber
Ty Tes
Herses
Poigen Shave
Bombing Attempt Targets Italian Barbero Leader
A Black Hand bombing at a doorway injures no one but sparks a police chase. Authorities say the target, Callind P. Sciotta, an Italian barber, had received twenty five threatening letters in a year. Policeman Dium heard the blast and saw a gunman, later identified as Tata, mistaken for the assailant as smoke filled the hall.
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Callind
P. Sciotta
Dium
Vadi
Wax Tata
Wall Street Roundup Reflects Market Volatility
A volatile trading day on the New York floor shows stronger buying and steady price advances for several issues as arbitrage fears ease. Reports from London and messages from brokers hint at continued investment activity and mixed bond movements amid caution.
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New. York
Freres
London
Baron Komura's Physicians Hopeful Bulletin Issued
A Japanese bulletin reports Baron Komura's condition as quite satisfactory this morning after treatment. The message to the Emperor of Japan expresses heartfelt thanks for sympathy and assures continued careful care. the note is signed Komura.
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Komira
Hao
Komura
Bato
Baron Komura
Nine Die From Explosion At Avon Factory
Reports from Avon Connecticut confirm nine deaths from the Climax Fuse Company blast and fire, with the toll rising to ten as investigators and workers search the wreckage through the night. Fire officials and area residents await full casualty details and cause findings.
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Climax Fuse Company
Pient
Avon, Conn
Climax
Charles Dhamock
Jane
Reign of Terror in the Caucasus Reports
Dispatch from St. Petersburg notes ongoing disturbances in the Caucasus with little chance of ending soon. In Tiflis and Baki cities authorities report daily killings and renewed threats against Russians and Armenians amid police shortcomings.
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The
Caucasus
Petersburg
Tiflis
Baki
Washington lawyer dies aboard steamer
A Washington lawyer, 68, died aboard the steamer Apdeal during a voyage from Philadelphia to New York. The Philadelphia arrival from the south carried the news, and the man was reported ill three days out, with authorities stating he died after becoming unconscious on the voyage.
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Washington
York
Deval Legen
Weahing
Southam
Gunpowder Explosion In Valley Morning
An explosion occurred this morning in Valley causing injuries. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene and investigators are reviewing what caused the blast. No further details on casualties or exact location were immediately available.
Tapley Secures Respite at Jefferson Ave
Tapley obtains a temporary reprieve related to the Jefferson Avenue matter. Details indicate a postponement or delay in proceedings, with further action paused pending upcoming schedules or decisions.
Rahway Avenue Trolley Franchise Haggling Ends in Agreement
Elizabeth and Raritan River Street Railway Co gains second reading agreement after council debate over life of franchise and schedule control. Disputes on fare adjustments, street watering, and timetable remained, but compromise extends concessions to city officials and required street work details.
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Elizbeth and Raritan River Street Railway Company
Rahsway Avenue
Elizabeth
Rah- Way
City Council
Ordinenee
Jwae
Counelimen
Council
Service Corporation
Ite
A. B. Carlton
Abléas
Coumestwian
Theater
Wand Bauer
Thay
Ides Pany
Carleton
Hine
Wei
Ita A
Eativites
Maki
Puta 4
Pela
Zueaeth Averine
Cornell
Prinkh
Fraisier
Ae Weiter
Berto
Ae den Delamarter
Counell
Wits
Unsigned fragment notes death by own action in Mamaroneck
Fragmentary report mentions a death by self infliction in Mamaroneck New York involving police officials a New York City and Yated railroad company employees visiting Kolton's tavern on a night in late February or January with unclear details.
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Mamaroneck
New York City
Yated Railroad Company
Kolton’s
Paeteeanen
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Wall Street
Stoak
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Tapley
Jefferson Ave
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