Citywide Democratic and Republican primaries spark intense ward battles
Voters face a crowded slate as contests erupt in upper wards. Democratic aims collide with regular and Colby factions across wards one through twelve, featuring key figures like Peter McGarn J Logan Fay James J Ahill and council hopefuls in multiple races. Ballot practices begin at 1 pm with picks limited to listed candidates.
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Vivet
Peter McGarn
Louncilman Leary
Thi
J. Logan Fay
W. J. Flynn
J.higgins
Masessor
Punn
Haa
Colby
Hhose
Max Rapps
William Higgins
John Ahearn
Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Colbyites
Ai Sen
Hilegaten
William Ies
Spenker
Fiucation
Alby
G.l. Schlotterer
Edward Whelan
Jacob Schulties
Carlinrz
Frederick Herzel
Michaeloffey
Collie
Roa
Lara
John van Bergen
Ola J
Brosnan
Leonart Gauer
James Q Kelly
Colbyuer Fi Delagaten
Miso
Wnt
Ihe Tanne Maea
Edward D
John. K
Fimi
Iter B
Cseary
Rath
Himsalf
LeRoy Mack
Worstaaton Tor
Ty Flork
Saad
Mart
Brooklyn Wall Paper Co Notice at 91 40 Broad Street
A brief public notice from the Brooklyn Wall Paper Co referencing a location at 91-40 Broad Street and a party named X. Galdturs. The clipping preserves a business address and a possible change or action noted in the firm’s record.
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Brooklyn Wall Paper CO
Broad Street
X. Galdturs
Bicyclist Sued For 300 Damages In District Court
Mrs Adolph Hoehler of 529 Broadway sues Albert Schmicker 14 for 300 damages claiming her son Adolph was struck and knocked down by Schmicker's bicycle causing two front teeth to be knocked out and other injuries while playing on the sidewalk. Schmicker denies injuring the child. Samuel Koestler represented the plaintiff J C Connolly the defendant.
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Albert Schmicker
Adolph Hoehler
Broadway
Adolph
Schmicker
Samuel Koestler
J. C. Connolly
Dryden Defends Vote On Railway Rate Bill In New Jersey
Senator Dryden releases statement defending his vote on the railway rate bill amid Wisconsin Senator La Follette's New Jersey campaign. He accuses La Follette of intruding in internal party affairs and attacking fellow Republicans, asserting loyalty to his own state and party.
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Dryden
Anawep
Erltiotime
Atted
la Follette
Wisconsin
New Jersey
United States
Paeery
Senate
le Follette
Daines
Taft
Republicane i Steine
Roosevelt
Rail
Romeo Mistaken for a Burgear in Rahway Avenue Incident
At 2 40 this morning Officer Lehmann with Sergeants Hiney and Richmond responded to cries near 22 Rahway Avenue. They found three men at Mrs Brown s bed In, all stragglers. One man was fined 10 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct.
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Lehmann
Rahway Avenue
Hiney
Richmond
Brenin Aed Ie and The Enigmatic Dees Dee Tale
A cryptic notice describes Brenin Aed Ie and a secret sequence labeled Dees Dee. The fragment hints at a mythic event or cipher with curious names and a looming riddle, inviting readers to puzzle through a fragmented clue.
Colby Delegates Fight Over Restraining Order and Ballot Substitutions
A judge barred Joseph F. Cahill from appearing on the Colby district 2 ballot after finding his name was likely added post signatures. The ruling seals Cahill from the official ballot though pencil write-ins remain possible. The case exposed tensions among Colby Republicans over petition integrity and candidate substitutions led by Stamler and Ferren against Cahill and Cahill’s supporters claim improper manipulation.
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Mauwger Jobn J. Stamler
Colby
Judge Swayze
Secon
Joseph Calill
Dennis Murphy
Dennis J. Burke
Assembly
Murphy
Pamnes
Warren
Farren
Stamler
Stender
Whittemore Answers Diogenes Jr in Journal Letter
Elizabeth New Jersey September 24 1906. Whittemore responds to a letter from Diogenes Jr published in Saturdays Journal. He notes party affiliations in municipal matters and contrasts Mr Mack with Mr Rath as to advantages based on residence and background.
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Chick Mek
Diegenss, Jr
Whittemore
Elizabeth
N. J
Mr. Behat
Rath
Mack
Pastors Discuss Excise Law and Personal Liberty Theme
At Grace Episcopal Church Rev Henry H Sleeper preached on The City's Welfare and the Temperance Question. He argued that saloons exploited Sunday business with attractions and that the temperance law reduced ruin and misery, countering claims that money left Newark or that the law harmed city finances.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Henry H. Sleeper
Haa
Juan
Hoboken
Varicus
Newark
Jersey City
Equal Taxation Criticized In Colby Candidate Race
In Colby’s primary campaign Equal Taxation is a focal issue with Runyon of Plainfield and Groves among opponents. The Plainfield records show Runyon paid only one dollar yearly, yet failed to pay it. Elizabethtown figures cite several years of city and county taxation. Benjamin Fleishman contrasts heavier tax payments, while Summit bills for Groves amount to 48.50 annually.
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William N. Runyon
Colby
Assembly
Groves and Fleuchans
Plainfield
Hill
Runyon
W. MW
Rumyon
Euarya
William Groves
Elizabrily
Ceree
Benjamin Fleiobane
Laa Sheen
Tun Aither Runyon Groves
Mellick Criticizes Runyon Movement In Plainfield
Plainfield councilor William P. Mellick releases a letter denouncing the Colby movement as misleading. He defends the council’s independence from outside pressure and questions petitions to replace the current leadership with “Heeler” appointments.
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Council
William P. Mellick
Plainfield
Colby
Mellick
William N. Bunyon
Perece
R. Henry-Depew
Higgins Withdraws From Race for Governor in New York
Saratoga New York September 24 Governor Higgins has declined renomination for governor. Despite urgent appeals from allies and his kitchen cabinet he telephoned friends that he cannot see a path to winning. Advisers spoke by telephone all morning hoping for a reversal. A formal statement from Governor Tygin was expected from Albany explaining his decision.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Higgins
Hia
Bia
Bruce—furors
Alout
Tygine
Alabay
Atlanta Mob Violence Shocks City as Martial Law Enters
A mob of white men chased a Black man into the Marion Hotel in Atlanta shortly after midnight. Armed guards and soldiers imposed martial law as a race tension escalated, multiple shots fired, and scores fled the city amid warnings of potential race war and further clashes.
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Atlanta
Marion
Cima
Kens
Col
Clifford J. Anderson
Wall Street Under Pressure From Manipulation Interest
New York market opened under pressure as powerful manipulation interests sought to push stock holdings higher. Despite the heavy early selling, some archives and issues showed pockets of buying across various issues, including significant activity noted in several names and prices, with observers pointing to coordinated moves influencing early trading dynamics.
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New York
Tock, SL
U. S. Gunboat Helena Is Safe
Navy Department confirms Helena arrived Shanghai with all on board after reports of destruction by typhoon. Dispatch says Helena reached Shanghai safely. vessel left Canton on September 15 and endured rough seas.
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Navy Department
Washington
Helens
Shanghai
Helena
Carite
US Helens vanishes in Pacific typhoon near Shanghai
United States glinhoat Helena, assigned to the Assnulation, was destroyed with all aboard as a secret typhoon devastates the Hong Kong area. The Helena’s last reported position is uncertain, with reports suggesting it drifted along the Chinese coast.
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Shanghai
United States
Hong Kong
Helena
Doon
Army to Move on Cuba as Orders Expected
War Department officials anticipate presidential orders to deploy an army of occupation to Cuba. Brigadier General Funston spent hours in strategy talks with Colonel Witherspoon, chief of the General Staff Third Division, and preparations of supplies are underway in the West. Funston plans to depart this afternoon by 3.40 for Havana via Tampa.
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Washington
War Department
Oyster Bay
Cuba
Funston
Witherspoon
Mar
Norfolk
Havana
Tampa
Fla
Saloons Ordered Closed During Primary Hours
Chief Tenney directs all saloons to close during the primary hours between 1 and 9 o'clock. Liquor sales restricted to outside these hours as enforcement begins.
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Tenney
Chief Tenney
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Diogenes, JR
E. LeRoy
DR. Sleeper
Wealcott and
Ray
Kemble
Treasury of
Eiphera
Plainfield Collcy
BRUCE
New York Republiean
They Ch
Lehigh
Wall Street
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Ohie
M, Corre
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Fiograd
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