Forger Poses As Clergyman Caught By Police
A parolee from Rahway Reformatory posing as a gay clergyman was arrested in New York City after soliciting alms for a New York Convalescent Home for Homeless and Friendless. Arthur Rommel, about 28, was nabbed by Detective Brogan and Patrolman Orthtad near Garwood. He wore clerical garb and used a money box soliciting dimes and nickels for the charity. He was taken to police headquarters, later identified as a parolee, and questioned by officials in Garwood.
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New York City
Arthur Rommel
Rahway
Brogan
Orthtad
Rommel
New York
M.C. Bra
Jay
J. A. Mot
Harttal
Bonner ix
H. C.rys
Gar
Sas
Brogem
Jeney
Rand Stréeta
Doldquarbers
Garwood
Sorel
Cirgyman
Palice
East Side Welcomes Imminent Tidal Wave Forecast
New York faces a predicted tidal wave on September 24 stirring fear and evacuation rumors. Residents brace for flooding with families seeking higher ground and temporary safety from rising waters. Police assess the alert as crowds gather near safer routes and shelters.
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New York
Bevel
Katzenbach to Be at Convention
Final preparations for the Democratic county convention in Turn Hall were reported after a committee meeting led by James Connolly. The party reiterated strong support for Frank Katzenbach as the gubernatorial candidate and anticipated enthusiasm from supporters in Rahway and surrounding areas.
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Turn Hall
James ©. Connolly
Frank
Kataehiech
Pepearill
Sural
Gomgial Colla Collins
Katsenbach
Trenton
Owens
Engine Gab On Fire Near Trumbull
An engine on the La Dram railroad near Trumbull came in contact with a broken wire and the cab caught fire in an instant. The engine backed away, injuring a man aboard. Fire crews and the wagon arrived to repair the broken line and extinguish the blaze.
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Trumbull
Fomer.ca
Pole Fall Delays Traffic Near City Toll Plaza
A pole collapse blocked a major roadway causing traffic delays. Emergency crews redirected vehicles as the incident prompted temporary closures and o verhead wires were left to be cleared. No injuries reported. Priority response underway.
Marks On Her Path Mean Murder
Fragmented text outlines a murder implication with unclear names and place details. Readable bits indicate September 1996 references and a possible crime note but lack verifiable facts or full identities. Further readable context is required to form a reliable summary.
Tragic Buffalo Mother Kills Three Children
Bertha Mund, believed insane, murdered her three children Christopher eight Helen two Frieda six months in Buffalo. A police officer found the victims in bed with a rope around Frieda’s neck and marks on the others. Frederick Mund confronted his wife, who confessed and was taken to the station. The case is treated as a mental health tragedy.
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Buffalo
Bertha Mund
Christopher Mund
Helen Mund
Freda Mund
Frieda
Christopher
Helen
Bedels
Frederick Mund
Mind
Lis Honee
Small Earthquake Reported by Experts Near Washington
Experts report a small moderate earthquake near Washington lasting about thirty minutes from 4:29 PM. Waves of long period were recorded with north south movement minimal while overall motion appeared low and distant from the capital.
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Warehington
Washington
Denzel McKenna Weds Lizsie Follette After Bravery
In Portmouth New Hampshire on September 24 a marine at the local navy yard, Denzel McKenna, married Lizsie Follette of Dover. The ceremony followed a dramatic on duty incident where McKenna faced a threatening encounter involving a fellow sailor under the influence of cocaine. The brave act saved the situation during guard duty.
Wall Street Opens With Narrow Declines In Early Trading
New York market activity showed small declines in early trading as investors eyed cautious moves. The pace picked up slightly in the first hour with some stocks reversing initial nerves and displaying renewed strength.
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New York
Noel
Oil Trust Fight Heats Up In Federal Court Action
District Attorney Sivas read a letter from Attorney General Hons to Judge Lamdis in Chicago in which the government pledges immunity for the Chicago and Alton Railroad in exchange for testimony against Standard Oil. Judge Landis orders a thorough Grand Jury probe into Moffat's charge and potential indictments if violations are found.
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Chicago
Sivas Thie
Lamdis
Hons
Chicago and Alton
Standard Company
Bonaparte
Sima
Spéckal Grand Jury
Vallrond
Jamra A. Moffat
Standard Qi] Company
Indiana
Goin Aintilar
Landis
Thorugh
Moffat
Apneasiag
Mdy Moffat Latte
Maglionaras Memory Key to Standard Oil Case
New York reports on Anthony N Brady multimillionaire and expert witness who described his memory of pricing and selling actions in the Standard Oil case. He testified about Tidewater Oil Company and Oceanic agency pricing, and efforts to influence newspaper coverage.
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New York
Anthony N. Brady
Aod Tracee
Commodore Reno
Manhattan
Brady
Tidewater Oil Company
Tidewater Company
Wea
Aguney
Sud
Yeatetay
City
Liner Makes Fast Trip Aboard with Beveridge and Wife
A liner completed a rapid voyage with Beveridge and his wife aboard. Details on origin, destination, and purpose of the speed run remain unclear in the fragment.
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Beveridge
Wife
New York
English Contractor John Rogers Falls From Ocean Liner
New York reported that John BR Rogers an Englishman of prominence and wealth leaped from the Atlantic Transport Line Minneapolis in mid ocean. Mrs Dixon of Philadelphia witnessed the act as the liner circled for two hours but found no body. Rogers recent bereavement and fear of being pursued were cited as motives.
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New York
John BR. Rogers
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Dixon
Altough
John M. Friex
Rogera
America
Griggs Names Four Members-at-Large to State Republican Committee
Trenton Sept 24 Former Governor John W Griggs of Paterson as chairman announced four at large members of the State Committee Ex Governor Franklin Murphy Frank A M Sommer of Essex U S Senator John Kean Union State Senator Samuel A Robbins of Burlington Sommer fills the seat once held by Colby Franklin Murphy pivotal in the arrangement and John Kean noted Ed Aipee Brimmer formerly held the post with Charles X Fowler of Elizabeth mentioned.
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Coresponding
Charles A. ‘Trimble
H. Imam Wan
Trimble
St. Hilanbeth
Fescelse
Hyceun
Elizabeth Dephinnssy Asylum
Rome
Rade
Vege
Coma
Howe Tate
Trenton
John W. Griggs
Paterson
Franklin Murphy
Frank AM. Sommer
Exsex
John Kean
Union
Samuel A. Robbind
Burtington
Sommer
Colby
Franklin Meurphy
Saran
Ito
Ed Aipee
Teme H.brimmer
Serrecanatys
Charles X,. Fowler
Blinabeth
Soft Drink Equad To Test Soda Water Initiated
A soft drink equad will be organized at the Agricultural Department under Chief Chemist Wiley to test beverages sold at soda fountains and their effects on the human system. The War Experiment requests exclude certain Army related preparations from the study.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Wiley
Ampersand Hotel Destroyed by Fire in Suranse Lake
Fire swept the Ampersand Hotel in Suranse Lake New York damaging the east part of the building and portions of the entire structure. Loss is estimated at 6276 000 with insurance status unknown. The article mentions a gang and references the stock company and manager J P Sill from the prior season.
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Suranse Lake
N.Y
East Pa Ie
Admedanta
Tigarette
Los
Ingeerday
Roker Nescos New York Stock Company
J. P. Sill
Exchange 18 Haunted Operator Won’t Serve
Report notes a dispute at Exchange 18 where an operator refuses service. The item mentions Wallesley and Net Sapta offering to help as locals describe the area as haunted, with limited readable context about the incident.
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Exchange
Wallesley
Net Sapta
Drag River for Bodies in An Unclear Expedition
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a river search for bodies and a party of twenty two, with references to a deya and a galea. Details are garbled and no clear events, dates, or entities are identifiable. The readable bits indicate a rescue or search operation but lack concrete facts.
Katzenbach Nominated for Governor at Democratic Convention
Former Mayor Frank Katzenbach Jr. is formally notified of his nomination for governor by the Democratic State Convention in Trenton. The event, at the Colonial Room of the Trenton House, drew state leaders and supporters as Willian Gourley chaired the proceedings and Katzenbach delivered his acceptance letter and inaugural principles.
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Trenton
Frank 3. Kateenbuchy Jr
Colonial Joon
Trenton House
Willian B. Gourley
Paterson
Katwenbach
Perer Mo A. Cobine
Atmatioy
Geo van Buaki Borgen
George Mutgomery
Burlington
David Petersom
Paectial
M. i Rete
Tans
I Thbeldye
Moena Ulouwealer
Holi A. Matthews
Hanterdass Profens
Willien M.’ Daniels
Merver
Rol Adral
Middlesex
RV. Kapreenae Monsvaulithi Wintelt-D. Gillen
Marriay
John Hinchliffe
Passaic
John H. Freck
Bomenset
J. C. Vries
Sussex
Dennja F. Gol
Uns
Unions
Jokmeton Corabal
Ratamibech
Iene
Seyurs
Ite Citieena
Assassination Threats Reported in Worcester Martinez Case
Fragmentary copy notes fears of assassination aimed at a person named Martin in Worcester Massachusetts. Text mentions Turkish government and Armenian groups and states precautions are being taken against a secret attack amid political tensions.
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Worcester
Mass
Martin
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