Wilson Wins New Jersey Governor Nomination On First Ballot
Trenton Sept 16 Woodrow Wilson nominated on the Democratic ticket for New Jersey governor on the first ballot. Delegates backed Wilson 748 after a tense convention saw changes to old rules, with the aim to reduce manipulation and ensure a swift decision. The convention adopted new procedures to let county chairs and delegations state preferences, while retaining strong support for Wilson’s candidacy amid opposition plans.
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Trenton
Woodrow Wil
Princeton University
New Jersey
Yotus Quenasary
James Smith, Jr
Wilson
Bethevote Waa
New Fall Clothing at Friedland’s Specials
New fall clothing arrives with fresh stock and large display. Specials at Friedland’s department store feature men women and children wear. Commercial College offerings noted with Edgar Mist principal and a brief editorial page reference. Elizabeth Purity and Aldren Basins appear in local notices.
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Friedland
Commercial College
Edgar Mist
Pele Elizabeth
Wilson Secures Union Backing at New Jersey Convention
At the Democratic State Convention in Trenton, Union County delegates cast a solid first-ballot vote for Woodrow Wilson, giving him 57 votes to start the nomination. The scene featured tense calls for a polled count while supporters hailed the moment as a turning point, with hopes Wilson would sweep New Jersey in November.
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Trantom
James ©. Connally
Union County
Union
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Connolly
Katzenbach and
Folk
George
Devereaux
Princeton
Dennis F. Collins
Hardin
Joe Connally
Dr. Wilson
Warren
New Torney
Wilder Acenoa
Old Guard
Honeward
Wilko
Mercer County
Hundred Birds Burn in Barn Fire In New York Slice
A barn housing Walter Summerton on Second Avenue suffered a major fire last night, destroying a ton of hay and part of the second floor loft. About 100 pigeons perished while two horses and two mules were saved, with authorities suspecting arson.
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Walter Summerton
Second Avenue
I Naustance
Stummedton
Mrs Schmidt Dead After Moving From Germany
Mrs Anna Maria Schmidt, wife of Tate Edward Schmidt, died at home on Jivingston Street aged 60. A immigrant from Germany thirty six years ago she was a well known downtown figure. She leaves one son Heinrich Edward Beheddty and two daughters Mrs Dina Spi and Mrs Sophia Gabelel.
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Anna Maria Schmidt
Tate
Edward Schmidt
Jivingston Street
Schmidt
Germany
Heinrich Edward Beheddty
Dina Spi
Sophia Gabelel
County Ratable Increase Cited in Tax Equalization
County ratables show a gain of about 9.0 million dollars as the County Board for the Equalization of Taxes continues to set city and county rates. The totaled equalized value stands at roughly 133.38 million dollars, up from 127.02 million last year, with railroad property included. Officials expect final rates to be announced next week as assessors finalize valuations.
Congressmen implicate graft in 1903 Street Railway fund
Hy Telegraph reports that state senator Malby admitted receiving $500 of a $10,000 fund raised by the Street Railway Association. The probe traces payments to lawmakers including Assemblyman Nixon and State Senator Goodsell, with brokers handling the funds and fake accounts involved. Witnesses describe “dummy” accounts and transfers, while the committee seeks motive for the payments.
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Journal
New York
Cimgreas
Ian Malby
State Senate
Street Railway Association
Maltby
E. A. Merritt, Jr
G. Tracy Rogers
Ecommitee
Metropolitan Birect Railway
Albpoena
John
Stanchfield
Vreeland
A. S. Hackley
Ellingwood & Cunningham
Tthan U
Louis Coodsell
Malloy
Head Scalded To A Blister In Boiling Water Accident
Mrs. Vincent Alsie of 601 Fourth avenue was badly scalded when a kettle of boiling water spilled on her head while she carried it from her house to a cooking show shed in the rear. Neighbors rushed to help as a passerby attempted to ease the pain with cold water and a surgeon was summoned.
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Rove
Vincent Alsie
Fourth Avenue
sKvnal
Wil Jose
George Novello
No tax rate increase expected by city council adjournment
City Council adjourned last evening due to seven absent members with plans to consider a supplementary amendment to the tax ordinance. Officials say the rate will not exceed last year’s $1.00 despite higher valuations and expanded police costs.
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Becaus
McGurn
Moore
Reagan
Schlotterer
McNawidra
Nealsoy
al Frost
Nugent
Couinty Board
Council Chamber
Anid
Alster
Newark
Death under Broadway train shocks town
Frederick F. Paulmann, 24, son of Frederick and wife, was found beside the Broadway drill track near New Point Road after a fast train threw him under wheels. County Physician Westermann and Central Railroad officials planned an afternoon inquiry. He had worked for Central Railroad as a trainman in the passenger department. Survived by parents and four sisters and a brother, all at 64 Sayre atroot. He was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and educated at Battin High School.
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Nugent
Connolly
INO
Citia
Frederick F. Paulmenn
Frederick Paulmenn
Broadway
New Point Rom
Main
Woententt
Central Railroad Oftvials
Paulmann
Po- Hce
New Bolnt Road
Kileabettrort
Marguekepor Dd. Engel
bin Henil
Win Ontirn Bey
Jd. Wiggins
Flint Street
Weatratt
Central
Paulmenn
Elizabeth
Battin High
Febrey Brothers
J. Teleman Company
Central Railroad
Nut
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Ama Mill
Hin Ditien
Bene
Partmenn
Paudmenn
Piaters
Robert Sherhan
Harriet
Ellen
Margaret Pauilmenn
William Paulmenn
Fall showing at Steins for ayia fr and war
Fragments describe a fall showing at Stein s featuring men s clothing, a wide range of garments, and references to Fat clothing and Behions Firesfere. Odds and mis-spellings suggest a local retailer promoting a sale for twenty five years in Dortness with various house LEDs and fireside wear.
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Stein's
Ayia
Charlee
Sale Still On At Union Business College In Dix Build
Fragmented ad style text promising sale and catalog for Union Business College at 208-210 Broad Street, Dix Building. Mentions Herriman as principal and contact tel. 603- w. Includes stray lines about dance at Sugurves and eye trouble though details are unclear.
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Union Business College
Broad Street
Dix Buil
Herriman
SuGuRve's
Precoc
Will Runyon Named Republican Congress Candidate in Plainfield
Plainfield September 10 Judge Willian N Runyon of the city will be nominated as the Republican candidate for Congress from the Fifth District at the convention this afternoon. The faction loyal to Runyon leads by two to one over Fowler, with Roll Call expected to show Runyon leading by a wide margin. The platform endorses Taft administration and tariff revision while urging conservation and the creation of a commission to investigate employers liability. Delegates from Union, Warren, and Morris counties gather in Plainfield to nominate, with Runyon’s supporters confident of victory in November.
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William N. Runyon
Plainfield
Prema Sial
Willian N. Runyon
Congress
Fowler
Judge Runyon
Tkwan Wuld
Runyon
Vowler
Notin
Tuibert ] McCready
Unieg
Vinton County
Taftund
Elfortemx
Fh Postal Savings
Arizona
New Mexico
Atutecol
Niich
Tariff Board
Dirclares
Union County
Vietor Mraving
Stanley Wo Tones
Winhven
Por
Toerent
C. B. Morrell
Cme Smuts
Roc
Eile
Mhciefeld
Alexander Gilbert
Trainfold
Congressional Committee
Harry Ven Gilder
Moria Town
Gilbert
Gilbert Welcmed the Delegates To Plainfield
Apokn
Phinfiell
Carriag
Capntick
Seretarion
Stanley R. Jones
Union
Harry R. Watson
Morris
George T. Curtis
Warren
Frank He Smith
Troley
Elizabeth
Dix Tildwz
Seadeniat
James White
Alice- Weth
Republican City Central Committee
Thealay
White
Iene
Nominatin Ae Woodroy
Wilkan
Democrata
Succes
Vivian M. Lewie
Plainilekt
Palleing
Eres
Semifannual Challenge Sale Announcement
Ambiguous notice describes a semi annual event at a department store in Newark New York offering new fall merchandise at discounted prices. It promises sudden access to limited items for women and suggests a nationwide audience will learn of the sale.
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Lacy
Arta
Morrow
Elty
Newark
New York
Itelian
Maechandren
Nieve
Ahnpyer Wird Alers
Attracting Much Attention Ichwet Brothers Purchase
The article notes the Ichwet Brothers’ 114,500 purchase of Monte Highayadn fall clothing drawing rave attention. It mentions a cryptic display, public judgment of quality, and crowds of people appreciating the display and perceived value despite the garbled text.
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Ichwet Brothers
Nomination Plan for Princeton Professor at Democratic Convention
In Trenton on September 1 the Somerset county plan to nominate a Princeton professor for Congress faced challenges. Samuel S. Swackiemer of Somerset was considered. the strategy aimed to align the Democratic platform with a local opinion plank and secure county backing led by Joseph S. Hoff.
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Warren Courty Sorce
Th. Tenger
Harry Riddle
George PL Curls
W. Axford Cules
Anders Tuly
Lavughland
Trenton
Samuel S. Swackiemer
Somerset County
Jina
Binant
Congress
Iin
Sotnereile Graternay
Mer
Hawiey
Suneeerk
Chiuscuots
Joseph S. Hoff
Princeton
Willi
Princeton University
Agiewys
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Thve
John J. Harim
Marin
Uulerstand
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WEN
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Tal
Noilea
Price Gate
Connally
Malby
Council
Citira
General Railroad
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New York Telephone Company
Westfield Avenue
Fl Mora
Wee
Whittemore
Library Cominssion
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Mirris
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Linden Avenue
Clover Street
Vent Stein
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Military Park
Netelarn
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Morristown
James White Conspicuous
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