Worthington Pump Works reportedly to buy old ropewalk site
Real estate and business leaders in Elizabeth Avenue await clarity as Worthington Pump Works pursues purchase of the Standard Cordage property near the Elizabeth riverfront. Officials deny plans to move Harrison operations, while city businessmen speculate on a potential plant expansion or relocation. The site offers railroad and dock access and could influence local prosperity.
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New York
Worthington Pump Works
Elizabeth Avenue
Worthington
Tar Jane
Elizabeth
Worthington Concern
T. P. Furstman
Worthington Company
Worthington Conemy
Ths
Harrison
Toat
Plantsorks
Penn Lyon Railroad
Horneon
Hoenss Wanid Railroad Company
Furstman
Allien
Via Lovee
Cordage Com- Jay
Leit
Children Start Blaze At 184 Magnolia Avenue Home
A minor blaze at a two story frame dwelling at 184 Magnolia Avenue caused minor damage. The fire department was summoned after plaster and marlyes were set and fired at the location by occupants. Morris Steinberg owned the home and Michael Miska occupied it. Engine Company No. 3 responded.
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Chidren
Magnolia Avenue
Engine Company No. 3
Morris Steinberg
Michael Miska
Four Hour Tomorrow Sale Draws Women Shoppers
In a department store second floor opening tomorrow from 6 to 10 PM for a four hour sale. The event promises holiday bargains on staple and serviceable items. The journal urges women to attend, noting large metropolitan stores set the pace and inviting all to wait for the bargains.
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Font and Wailatteeta
Urgent Help Sought for City Hospitals Campaign
Leaders launch a city wide drive to fund three Elizabeth hospitals after a tag day appeal drew wide support. Alfred A Stein and M S Chattel outline plans for a systematic canvass to raise funds, with workers urged to contribute half a day’s pay. New committees formed to expand fundraising efforts.
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Wospital
Artim
Eel Conall
Hemi
Phanbeth
pTeen Jias
Tromoil
Thanet
Tatal
Hoth Epeakers
Fed
Ty de
Giaie
Deere
Alain Dey
Vr Sten
Law Gt
Br Eierbeth
Iutant
Chia
Half-Holiday Favored for New York Parade Day
Elizabeth merchants consider closing stores at 10 am next Thursday to let clerks attend the Hudson Fulton celebration in New York. Many support giving workers a chance to witness the event, hoping it will be the greatest pageant in New York history. Clerks backing the plan expect little lost revenue as most would be off before noon.
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New York
Phcea of
Elizabeth
Nccoment
York
Camden Girl Brayton Slain in Bed Near Woodbury
Mica Hulen Brayton aged 18 was found shot in her bed at the home of Henry A. Browne, an official of the Victor Talking Machine Company, in Woodbury near Camden. A 3 a.m. inquiry found the death amid mystery with the coroner’s jury declaring suicide while melancholia. prosecutor challenges.
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Camden
Mica Hulen Brayton
Henry A. Brown
Victor Talking Machine Company
Evargrean Avenue
Woodbury
Browne
Brown
New York City
Misa Brayton
Onry
Anys Sling Hrayton
Werrett
William Brewer
J. J. A. Wil Feon
Yourz
Rogers
Labor Candidates for Excise Board In Primary Fight
The primary election stars labor candidates for the excise board in a split race between Republicans and one Democrat. Incumbent John Kenely faces opposition from unions amid disagreements with the current board over labor label issues. Candidates listed include Joseph Theipktt Story, Y. Bye, Dennis Murphy, Bey he Willa Maher, and John F. Conrad. A local Hudson Fulton celebration souvenir note is mentioned with a downtown store event.
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Randidates
Ex Vine
Save @ Ticket
Compost
Feaures
Excise
John Kenely
Resent
Mena
Kenely
Onegies
Keely
Div Jabor
Theipktt
Dennis Murphy
Bey
Willa Maher
Ohn
F. Conrad
Ninth Ward
No Murder Mere Row Price of Murder at Owock Avenue
The report describes a heated incident at 11390 Owlock Avenue where an officer faced a knife threat and a dispute over custody or family matters. A bystander named Mr. Favner and others were involved. no arrests were reported as the quarrel appeared a family dispute rather than a crime.
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Bavage
Pean
City Police Committee Checks New Patrol Wagon
Members of the City Council Police Committee with Chief George Tri nny inspected the wagon Wilding establishment at A. Ponte and at First precinct. They found the vehicle satisfactory in every detail and expect no delay in placing the patrol once the commission approves.
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George 1 Trinny
Ponte
Sia i
Mt da
Store Hours and Holiday Closings Noted
The notice states closed tomorrow for a holiday and opens Saturday night. Levy’s department store resumes sales tomorrow at 8:31 after holiday closure. Union Business College advertises its building at 214 Broad Street with contact details.
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Levy
Union Business College
Broad Sires
Telsu-W
Young Zeller Escapes Chair and Court Drama
A fragmented report recounts Young Zeller narrowly escaping execution as clemency actions unfold. It notes a pardon board's reconsideration, a prolonged reprieve set to expire Thursday, and mentions family ties including a grandfather and a visitor’s influence on the case within a prison setting.
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Toroman
Zeller
Vieland
Masonic Honor Bestowed on R A Shirrefs at Grand Council
Robert A Shirrefs of Elizabeth Nd was elected grand marshal general by the Supreme Council Scottish Rite Masonry at the ninety seventh annual executive session in Heston. He also became deputy for New Jersey as part of the notable gathering. General Samuel Lawrence of Medford Mass was elected sovereign commander. The event marked the largest session in order history with wives present for theater and formal receptions.
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Trlegrogh
Heston
Robert A. Shinrefs
Elizabeth
Supreme Council
Haa
Executive Council
Shirrefa
Newdureey
Masona
New Orn
Samuel
Lawrence
Medford
Maas
Sovereigntrand
Order
Seasion
Hotel Somerwt
Anti-Oleo Crusade Likely in Elizabeth Health Officials Act
State Board of Health pledges effort to enforce pure food laws amid a nationwide anti oleo campaign. Local inspectors may investigate potential violations in Elizabeth after past seizures and new labeling requirements for margarine.
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State Board of Health
Athaetic City
Elizabeth
Colonecunide
Hearing Lunacy Cases In Court Of Common Pleas
Fudge Atwater presides in the Court of Common Pleas for lunacy hearings. Petitions are filed to commit demented individuals to state guardianship via physicians recommendations.
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Fudge Atwater
Tron
Court of Common
Mrs Vanderbilt Silent on Separation Rumors
Mrs W K Vanderbilt, returning from Europe with her two children, refused to discuss circulating rumors that she and her husband had agreed on a legal separation. The New York report notes no confirmation from the Vanderbilts about the alleged split.
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New York
W. K. Vanderbilt
Europe
Vanderbilt
GEBHARDT'S STORE OPENS AT DAWN NEWARK
Readable fragments advertise a Hudson Fulton Celebration event at 560 Elizabeth Ave Newark. Mentions a store opening tomorrow and a banquet at 2 AM. References items like pictures mirrors and material. Potential sale and entertainment noted with scattered phrases.
Parade signals awaited as warships gather for festival
A large fleet from Britain Germany and the Americas gathers on the New York harbor eve of the Thirty Plate festival. The Royal Navy flagship HMS Inflexible leads ships including Seymour s Majesty while crowds fill the Battery and waterfront. The parade proceeds tonight with ships anchored off the Maiden Lane and a naval review forecast in fair weather.
Grieving Man Is Given Work After Jail Release
Joule Seto, once jailed for assaulting a girl at Leselle Park, wanders near Mint and Roarile Park after discharge from General Hospital. He denied guilt, claimed conspiracy, and wrote to his Italy-based mother who reproached him. He faced hardship and contemplated ending his life.
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General Hospital
Roarile Park
Kagetle Park
Amd
Leselle Park
Ledo
Ian Miniiens
Heath
Italy
Legnt
Elizabeth business closes on short notice at 8 PM
A local business at 207 Broad Street owned by EO McMickle announces a temporary closure tonight at 8 PM due to unspecified reasons and will reopen tomorrow. The notice references a party at 1000 Elizabeth Avenue and mentions a change related to a Jewish peer.
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Sigmund Et
Elizabeth Avenue
Busines Oder
City Schools Shut by Rain Amid Unclear Disruptions
Rain closes city schools causing widespread cancellations. Officials consider impact on students, staff, and transportation as the weather persists through a brief shutdown. City leaders urge families to monitor updates and prepare for potential extended closures.
High Honor For Oelkers At German American Convention
Tow MW Oelkers of Newark attended sessions as delegate of the Elizabeth society. The convention adopted resolutions supporting truth temperance and tapping petit. Fred Sarg of 1074 Willem Street attended as a delegate as the Geen Renan Cath Central Veroun chair.
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Oelkers
Newark
Koain Dirong
Amerinaie
Fazabeth
Presidemt
Romyor
Geen Renan Cath Central Veroun
Fred Sarg
Willem Street
Elizabeth Society
Petit
Baby Drowns While Searching Water For Toy
A tragedy unfolds as a baby drowns after reaching into a water barrel in a desperate bid for a missing toy. Eyewitnesses and neighbors recall the frantic moments, ambulances arriving too late, and the family’s grief as the child is pronounced dead. The incident highlights concerns about safety around water sources in the neighborhood.
Prince Kuni Bravely Honors Washington With Rain
Telegraph from Tawemol Wahington reports Prince Kuni, the Mikado’s representative, placed a wreath at Mount Vernon to honor Washington during the Potomac River event. He attended a reception in the city and planned to depart for New York later, amid remarks of friendly ties and ceremonial duties.
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Prince Kuni
Washington
Tawemol Wahington
Kuni
Wili Fulton
Potommne
Mt. Vernon
Sorte Wilson
New Vorh
Tb Welock
Virion Kant
Anne Deligur
Wale Street News Chronicle Amid Odd Fete Notes
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled report from New York area events at WALE STREE MN. The text hints at a fete, openings, and general street activity with references to trade, patrons, and a community gathering. Names and places are unreadable, but a public event appears to be described in disordered fashion.
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York
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