Not to Bring Dust of Hero to Elizabeth
A planned October 10 removal of Colonel Francia Barber’s remains to Elizabeth’s Vreet Presbyterian graveyard was blocked by the Goodwill Cemetery Association of Montgomery New York. General J Madison Drake laments the move as unpatriotic and vows to pursue a more elaborate memorial, noting state troops and patriotic bands were arranged for a solemn observance. Documentation shows correspondence with undertakers and a Newburgh Telegram feature highlighting Barber’s obscure New Jersey grave and calls for reburial in native soil.
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National Guard
Govimor Fort
Col
Francia Barber
Vreet Presbyterian
Thin City
Goodwill Cemetery Association
Montgomery
J. Madison Drake
Plana
Cemetery Association
Col. Barber
Col Barber
Fra
Drake
Gen. Drake
Caldwell
First Church
New Jersey
Murtfeldt & Splgéfe Reding Funeral Directors
Newburg
N. Y
Tarber
Newburgh
Times
N.Y
Oslyer
Brookins In Flight Is Faster Than Train
Walter R Brook in the Wright biplane began a log flight from Chicago toward Springfield at dawn from Washington Park. A crowd of about 75 000 gathered as the test unfolded. the craft faced crowd pressure and unmanageable moments but gained altitude and headed toward the lake. He planned a 100 mile first leg to a stop if fuel held, with Wilbur Wright and his repair crew signaling ahead. Brookins landed near Gilman at 11 36, arriving a half hour ahead of the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter R. Brookin
Springfield
Washington Park
Brooking
Minors Central
Wilbur Wright
Chase
Krickins
Gilman
Boarder Accused of Stealing Hidden Cash
Mrs. Josephine Waynesky of 713 McKinley street caused the arrest of Mike Exka, a boarder, on larceny charges after alleging he stole 130 dollars from a 475 toll set aside under a mattress. Exka denied the charge in City Criminal Court before Judge Mahon, who bound him over for a hearing October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Waynesky
McKinley Street
Mike Exka
Esker
Judge Mahon
Slow City
Vic
Waynesky
Recount in Third Ward Nominating Fight Yields Heck Lead
County Board of Elections at the Courthouse recounts Third ward Democratic primary results for City Council. Flynn loses ground with Heck leading by forty six after excluding rejected ballots and miscast votes. several ballots to be reviewed amid contested results for Moppock and Hoppock in First ward.
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County Board of Elections
Third Ward
Billate
John J. Heck
City Cowell
Thomas Flynn
District Election Board
Boant
Flynn
Mr. Meek
Mr. Flynn
Meek
Heck
Firat Distriet
Heek
Freeholder and Excise Commissioner
Caua
Harry W. Evans
Moses A. Hoppock
Weatfeld
Moppock
Hoppock
Po ta mine kills man on freight engine
A Jersey City railroad engineer, De Kalb, 41, died after falling ill from ptomaine poisoning believed linked to tainted banquet food from the Entra Nous Club. The incident followed his collapse while braking at Amboy Junction and the engine's dangerous run to Elizabeth, with hospital treatment failing to save him.
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Amboy Sunction
Ne Kath
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wee
General Hospital
Grat
de Kalb
Belmont Parent
Amboy Jusetion
de Kall
Elizabeth
Ambulonen
Jegeey City
Jersey City Exile Board Grants 28 Inns and Taverns
Jersey City excise commissioners say only 28 inns and taverns exist among over 1,000 liquor licenses issued this year. Chief assistant M. E. Foury cites bishops law requiring ten rooms and meals for inn licenses, with Jersey City enforcing it since 1906. Elizabeth has fewer inns and taverns per capita, but more total back rooms. Jersey City aims to curb back room vice as renewals occur at fiscal year start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Jersey City
Elizabeth
M. E. Foury
Michael J. Fagen
Jerney City
Aow
Wal
Journal
Feury
Ferry
Clarion, Missioners
Jones and Tavern
Elisabeth Han
Eame
Frank A. Jaeger
Board of Excisa Commissionera
Stenabone
Beck Room
Mr. Darger
Exeras
Local Nonsense Notice of Moving Cars and Market
Fragmentary text reports Lois Brower operating a wagon and carriage manufactory, moved from 310 Madison Avenue to 1088 East Grand Street. The Journal Newark notes alterations and contact details, with garbled phrases about a market and a phone number.
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Lois Brower
Madison Avenuue
Grand Street
Ex-Mayor Berry Faults Paving Inspectors and Council
Ex-Mayor Samuel J. Berry urged that many city pavements owe flaws to incompetent inspectors appointed by the City Council. He criticized the Madison avenue paving contract and said only truly competent inspectors should be used to ensure work meets specifications. He warned late-season paving risks frost and called for better street cleaning and sprinkling as assets to the city. He also touched on the proposed Pennsylvania Railroad route, stating action requires a tangible plan and competent officials to protect city interests.
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Samuel J. Berry
Madison Avenue
Mravlag
Berry
Ife
Hin
Commeil
Axpense
Pennsylvania Railrod
Kling denounces downtown inns as fakes in visit
Excise Commissioner Kling says hotels and taverns in the downtown district are fronts for liquor sales. He visited about sixty establishments with License Inspector Hagin and calls many licenses a dodge to sell drinks in back rooms and on Sundays. He suggests higher license fees and insists licensed places be bona fide hotels with traveler accommodations. He cites a Polish room near the Singer plant with twenty boarders as a troubling example and warns against overextension of saloons influencing working men. He advocates mayoral cooperation to improve conditions and criticizes local agri? cooperation drift toward saloons.
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Kling
Hagin
Traverna
Mr. Kling
Singer
Elizabeth
Ikomering Building Or Loan Association
Two Norristown Men Die In Central Railroad Accident
Edwin Strough and Walter Lilley, brake men for the Central Railroad, were killed and injured when caught between two cars at the transfer station near Division Street around 4 am. Strough died at the scene. Lilley, 80, trapped his left arm and was hospitalized at General Hospital with a possible arm amputation. Both men had ridden a road freight from Philadelphia and were preparing to couple cars when the mishap occurred.
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Edwin Strough
Norristown
Walter Lilley
Central Railroad Tonight
Division Atrent
Rhough
Tilley
General Hospital
Strough
Lilley
Central Railroad
Philadelphia
Dorsey City
Elizabeth
Derney City
Strowghh
Scipler
Lt Wan No der
Strongh
Rome
Norrintown
Livey Liven
Rwndo Street
Fever Epidemic Eases After Banquet Illness
Reports say the fever victims from the September 7 Entre News Club banquet are improving and the outbreak appears less severe. Several patients grow less ill, with many sleepy and drowsy, while others recover enough to leave work. Councilman Jeremiah McNamara shows milder symptoms, and Kapitol attendees report progress as the region remains concerned but not worsening.
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Daniel Daffy
Taslee Place
George Spridel
Bond Street
Singer Plant
Jerémiah P. McNamara
Kvapitel
No License Yet Sold Liquor Claims Sentenced
County Detective John A. Galatian arrested Adolph Rosenawoig in Westfield for allegedly selling liquor without a license. He was held before Judge Toucey. Rowen Ewing committed to county jail pending Grand Jury action. Rosenweig, owner of a grocery, reportedly sold bottled beer and whisky without proper origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Galatian
Kenilworth
Tia Morming
Adolph
Rosenawoig
Galatian
Wall Street Opens With Broad Gains on War Mood
Wall Street shares moved higher in early trading as investors weighed war tensions. Railway and industrial stocks led the gains while government bonds held steady. By midday, activity turned mixed with some profits trimmed and a cautious tone prevailing.
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Lottve
Snowine
Revolution in China Feared by Officials
Washington reports fear of a possible Chinese uprising with hints of dynastic elements active in several provinces. Officials say there is no plan to dispatch troops from the Philippines despite readiness, as interventional plans mirror past actions while concern grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Washington
Heparin
sunFes
Philippines
War Department
School Probe for Elizabeth Returns to City
Edward Bolton, an attorney and the advance guard for the State Education Board probe, arrived to scrutinize titles and purchases by the local Board of Education. The Senate committee, chaired by Frelinghuysen, halted for elections and plans a November return to examine school laws, financing, and administration for possible amendments to increase economy without reducing efficiency.
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Edward Botton
John P. Murray
Simate
Thin City
Board of Education
Bolton
Municipal Boards of Education
firesentyIaw
Ingisingarean
Lmw
Konitor Frelinghuynen
Bank Discount Raised and Millinery Sale Ad
The report notes the Bank of England raised the discount rate from 3 to 4 percent. An extensive millinery advertisement promotes fashionable hats at Levy's and Logviher stores with large assortments, price cuts from two to five dollars, and emphasis on inspection and fit. Also mentions a Friday dance and concert at Dogsroth’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tony
Bank of England
Levy
Shadow of Roosevelt Felt at Rochester Story
A Rochester dispatch reports Democratic delegates at New York State Convention faced uncertainty over leadership as Roosevelt dominates Republican control and fights over platform and candidates. Murphy and Tammany seek to push a pro-Chamber agenda while Parker criticizes tariff policy and federal power expansion amid cost of living concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
New York
Col. Roosevelt
Murphy
Tammany
Kings County
Tix
Roosevelt
Sarmtogm
Trarker
Cal. Roosevelt
Haamilton Club
Grover Cleveland
Charles Francis Murphy
A Murphy
Beurphy
Rel Ft Caan
Alton B. Parker
NASKELL CASES ANNULLED IN MURKOGEA TOWS CASES
Judge Marshall to lay annulled the charges against Governor Haskell in the Murkogea tows lot cases and the defendants were discharged in Patna. The report notes the telegraph transmission from Sep 29 and references the Journal at Pi afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naskell
Teleco
Sournat.y McAlester
Ssn
Marshall
Haskell
Murkogea
TRE Journal
Patna
Ahaa
Turnee Westhune Avon
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Beoe-Mabar
Maer
Boarder
Ptomaine
UNION
Yur Pew Cai
Breed Street
Dix
Berra
Tol
Elizabeth Commercial College
Harees
Hersh
Tf McMickls
Alderney
Choloe Nal
the Journal
Newark
Transfer Yard
Wall Street
Senate Committee
Cpn
Iso
Witnensen
Senate
Atlantic City
Altes
Lille
India
Thpeehoal Board
Ralton
Sehvoln
Glenwent
Board of Relocation
Andrew
Teal Sanditiona
Hudson County
Faete
The
Pleas
Supreme Court
Grand Jury
Ana
Doghros
Judge Parker
Adéresa
United States
Formpt National Republican Machine
Staten
Parker
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