Carnival site moved to vacant grounds near Trumbull streets
Executive committee approves use of old Inteeball grounds at the junction of Trumbull and whird to host the Old Home Week carnival. The larger level site saves grading costs, offers better trolley access, and lies near Elizabeth fort station. Work begins today with rapid progress planned.
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H. Gi Esha
Trumbull
Wid
Long Branch Railroad
Histh Strmat
Elizabeth Wieue
Elizabeth Fort
Sparta
Henry
Cook
Bana
Hera
Dix
Broad Street
Sevond Street
Emil Behadeher
Reed
Mwn
Ang
Sting
Anyorte
Mort
Gipsy Arrested On Fraud Charge
Mitchell Lovell of the Lovell tribe encamped on Newarkig road was arrested by a constable. Joseph Innaroug of Wentheld swore Lovell took $108 for sherds guaranteed to be sound. next day the horse showed defects. Lovell to be arraigned tomorrow on fraud charge.
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Mitchell Lovell
Lovell
Gipsion
Newarkig
Murplain Offiver
Joseph Innaroug
Wentheld
InAroue
Aramedifitly
Lovall
Man Springs Lewin Thomas in Oat Street Incident
A fragmented report notes an incident on oat street involving an individual named Lewin Thomas who suffered an ankle injury. readable fragments indicate a possible seizure or seizure-like event and an emergency response. further details are unclear.
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Lewin "Thomas
Erie
Te UE ONL S51 Se Shee ae ia Principal Di
Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear event or names. Unable to identify a coherent news item or persons to summarize into a valid card.
Council Votes Higher Tax Budget to Maintain Rate
City council increased the tax budget from 577,064.80 to 578,480.75 to keep the rate at 1.40. Contingencies rise to 38,24 with 15,821 for taxes, creating a 3415.86 fund. Officials say the larger contingency could allow adding to the police force and other needed improvements.
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Council
FIGHT TO DISSOLVE STANDARD OIL CO
In New York on September 17 Commodore E C Benedict a noted yachtsman and banker resisted testimony in the federal suit to dissolve Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. He said he sold his interest in Manhattan Oil and that stock went to General Industrial Development Company of England. Benedict claimed his later gas interests in India were protected and he delivered stock certificates to Central Trust Company. Charles M Pratt of Standard Oil testified about his roles and the company’s history, while Benedict and others faced questions on ownership and book records as the case unfolded before Special Examiner Franklin Ferris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. C. Benedict
Standard Oil Company of
Newersey
Franklin Ferris
BL. Toul
Anthony J. Brady
Wteck
Manhattan Oil Company
General Industrial Development Company
England
Benedict
Indianspol
Hhma
Parr
Central Trust Company
Charles M. Pratt
New Jersey
Hal Honk
Fen
County Republican Committee Prepares for State Convention
The Union reports a short preconvention meeting of the Union County Republican Committee in Summit. Attendance was good. James White and others spoke on travel details for delegates. Delegates will depart from local towns with noted fares to reach Trenton. Ernest Ackerman is named as a likely chairman of the Union delegation.
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Repubicane
Jonda
Summit
Union, County Republican Committee
Thoreday
Exoe
Hasmilton
John ‘W. Clift
James “White
Mr. White
Westfield
Plainfield
Trenton
Hilzabeth
Une
Union County
Ernest B.ackerman
Pie Union
Fire damages shed at 255 Pine Street
A small one story shed owned by Joseph Mrasisnaky at east 255 Pine Street was destroyed by fire shortly before 6 last evening. Fire units Nos 4, 6 and truck No 5 responded after an alarm from nearby. No serious damage to adjacent property reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mrasisnaky
Pine Street
Seteene Smtalee Sannals
Thiel
Pina
Fames Ware
City Beautiful Plea Urges Citizens Action in Old Home Week
John K English urges Eliz beth Mould Mo to clean streets sidewalks and public grounds ahead of Old Home Week. He asks municipal action to banish refuse, keep walkways clear, and curb unsightly posters ensuring an attractive city during the seven day celebration. He asks committees to study methods and report to the Mayor and City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizbeth
Councilimm John KK
Eng. Tinh
Wisit
Euch
Viera
Tle
John
Newark boy charged with forgery in department store arrest
Edward Butler, a New York youth, was arrested here this morning on forgery charges at a department store after being found with forged documents. The brief police report cites the suspect, age 17, and notes detention for processing.
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Newark
New Yorks
Edward Butler
Menaras
Eliz Commercial College Notice
A fragmented OCR note from ELIZ COMMERCIAL COLLEGE mentions Choe sind and English studies with unclear details and dates. The readable portion lists Sonoma Seas and a reference to Tor Fa on an unreadable line. Further context is not available in the excerpt.
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Eliz, Commercial College
Choe Sind
Reste Reese Ss
27 Japs Dead on Battleship Kashima Explosion
Tokio reports an accident on September 9 during practice aboard the battleship Kashima near Kure. Twenty seven killed or fatally wounded include five officers and twenty-two men. twenty-two severely wounded. others slightly hurt. Cause under investigation, blamed on misloaded powder leading to an explosion as an unexploded shell was being removed. The Kashima, a Katori-class vessel, suffered damage but reached Kure later.
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Tokio
Kashima
Renullet
Aix
Anen
Kure
Kolsumtl
Train wreck injures several near Pattenberg
An early September derailment on the Haiffaln railway near Pattenberg injures multiple passengers. Most injuries are non serious. Herbert Godley of Hinton suffers internal injuries. baggage man has a broken arm and collarbone fracture. Several Pullman passengers report minor injuries.
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Egston
Haiffaln
Haattey Rallrodd
Pattenberg
Ree Incer
Herbert Godley
Hinton
Explorers Lost in Arctic Voyage Near Norway
Edinburgh report of the Scottish Polar expedition long presumed lost with two vessels searching the Arctic north of Norway and Svalbard failing to find any trace. The Scottish Oceanographical Society received telegrams via Angora and Tromsoe confirming no sign of the expedition beings.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Wehied
Arctic
Norway
Sweeery
Beottish Oceanographical Society
Angora
Tromaoe
Rogers A Sick Man in Fair Haven
Fair Haven Mass reports HW H Rogers of the Standard Oil Company cannot testify in New York due to illness. The note says Rogers refuses to obey the subpoena, citing health, and notes continued appearance will be affected by his condition.
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Fair Haven
Mass
HW. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
New York
Avery
Union County Not To Choose Committeeman
Trenton September 17 The union county delegates to the temperate state convention met this morning with Fred Ziim presiding. General Collins was named chairman of the cruens and lists of appointments were made for Lifton county’s representation on resolutions credentials and reorganization. The state committee decided Union county would not hire a new man to join the state committee, preventing the expected contest between Peter Kye Hale and a rival winner from developing.
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Trenton
Oweys
Union County
Fred Zi
Martin B. Kenely
Frank Travis
Collins
Cruens
Lifton County
Edward Nigent
Oriles
Walter Hothes
Deh Crelentials
Foot Burned Off Hanging Man Falls in Bronx Accident
A Bronx lineman, Morax Borax, burned by contact as he reached for a lunchbox atop a utility pole, fell twenty feet to the ground. Spectators were startled and required medical treatment after witnessing the fatal accident and severed foot.
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New York
Mexander Borax
Bronx
Morax
Tavn
Fire Sweeps Pennsylvania Town in Destructive Blaze
Fire raced through Freeland on September 17 threatening Beaver Meadow's business district. Weatherly Ave department fought the flames with dynamite to halt spread as residents reported loss of properties including James Rowe’s residence and Samuel Ware’s block. Estimated damage around 4,000 dollars amid scarce water and advancing flames.
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Freeland
Curran Brothery
Grimipal
Beaver Meadow
Weatherly Ave Department
Conttrol
James Rowe
Samuel Ware
Wall Street trading shows mixed strength and late rally
The New York bourse opened with large blocks in Steel Copper and Renting while offers from houses met bear selling. Northern Pacific emerged as a persistent demand and Amalgamated rose 2. Smelting gained about 4. Government bonds were steady and most funds quiet. After the first hour activity increased with a broader rally in anticipation of late feet and reports from traders.
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New York
Jong Stork
Solsern
Norehare Pacific
Agereutve
Katzenbach Gathering Dominates State Convention Nomination
In Trenton on September 17 1907 Democratic delegates converge at the Taylor Opera House for the gubernatorial nomination. Katzenbach leads on the second ballot with strong backing from South Jersey while James Martine and ex Senator Smith vie, platform to dodge excise taxes and push home rule. Delegates fill the hall as the roll proceeds and reports favor Katzenbach amid Camden and Union county tensions.
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Trenton
Frink
Kabienshark
Thievity
United States
Ja Smith
Eaves
Imad Benton Kateenbach
James
Marthe
Union
South Jersey
Kateenbach
Suteeyam
Keen III
Smith
Robert Davis
Hudeon Feader
Conventins
Énie Taylor
Robert 4. Andspeth
Crim
Crowde
Oldtimers
Robert Hudapeth
New Jnnary
Waas
William K. Devereaux
Clare
Elizabeth
Hudepeth
Clarence L.cole
Atlantic City
Aamed
William K. Deveraux
Daniel Tt. Dugan
Tolm Po Catherd
Willian P. Gargon
Mr. Cole
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Cole
Thia
Reid
Dennis ¥. Collins
Tambiur
Camden
Martine
General Dencis
Ea Paine
Sigi Sasts
James R. Bent
Marting
James BR. Nugent
Kaz
Bows Smith
Collins
Ibb
Wolling
Constance
Party of
Newacy
Ita
Rich Woman's Cash and Jewels Missing
New York on September 17 reports the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad workers protesting implied theft of a box said to hold 199000 in cash and 48000 in jewels. The box vanished on a train between Larchmont and Grand Central. A wealthy woman’s identity was concealed as advertisements offered 1000 reward with no questions asked. Attorney Benjamin F. Norris represented the owner’s efforts to recover the property, though progress was unclear.
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New York
New York, New Huven
Hartford
Larchmont
Grand” Central
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Wartfield
Standard Oil CO
Parma
John K. English
Rau
Sonoma
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Beot
Rogers
Lake Commerce
Washington
Egewolf
Lane
Caucus
Pennsylvania
Wall Street
Noredees
Foote & Compasy
Ben York
Atock
Sread Sizent
Eilzabeth Braim
Amer
Atchison, Beit
Southern
Pacite
Katzenbach
Egenolf
Essex Delagation
James FE
Frank
Katsenbach, JR
Crate
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