No Award Yet On City Water Contract Fight
The Street and Water Board delayed awarding a permanent water supply contract to East Jersey Water Company amid Democratic opposition and mayoral veto rumors. A adjourned meeting planned for tomorrow aims to resolve the issue after bids and related sewer and improvement actions were discussed.
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East Jersey Water Company
Eqat Jersey Water Company
Electon A
Yellene Umit
Ejevil
Board of
Fisancs
Street and Water Board
Mesers. Heintze An Bolwood
Messrs
Meiitas
Boltwood 4
Vanser
Seward
East Meracy Company
Vincent
East Jersey Company
Paying Taxes Delayed as Taxpayers Rush to Noon
Taxpayers pressed to pay by noon as the tax collector, Smith, took notes on rebates and rates. Large corporations and railroads began paying late after the year’s start, with figures showing varied compliance.
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Smith
Jteken
Sah
Caiiroads
Near Fatal Coal Gas Incident Afflicts Orrock Family
William J Orrok of Atlantic Street died after a coal gas incident that nearly suffocated his wife and children. The family awoke to Willie’s coughing and the father’s attempt to help caused a dull head pain as gas filled the room. Mrs Orrok and others escaped while rescuers worked to ventilate the home.
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Cal Gee
Orrock
Wiliam J. Orrok
News Atlantic Street
Orrok
Willie Coughins
Arige
Unclear OCR headline involving Meyer and Wollfheimer arrest
An OCR fragment recounts Dr Meyer and associates appearing before Recorder Daneugh to swear out a warrant against Frederick Wollfheimer the current manager. Mention of George Scorn from New York and references to West Hoboken and local officials appear in garbled form with many unreadable words.
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Meyer
George Meyer
West Hoboken
Frederick Wollfheimer
George Scorn
New York Javeduc
Soreey
Dhowania Uhey
Wlafleta
Fire engine collision kills veteran driver in Everett
In Everett Massachusetts December 1 1906 an alarm bleedingly misrouted led to a collision when Engine No 2 of Oils city struck a locomotive at the crossing. Fireman Ward flags for stop but signals dispute. Driver J Walter Hievens the department's oldest member died from injuries alongside other injuries to crew and passengers. The front of the locomotive was smashed and several steps torn off.
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Ward
Fiverett Fire Department
Grand Army
United Workmen
Stevens
Fire Department
Jubilant Republicans Celebrate McKinley Victory at Columbia Hall
A Greenville Republican gathering marked by a joint McKinley and Hobart campaign victory celebration at Columbia Hall. Major W. H. Armstrong and Robert Carey spoke, promoting Cuban independence and canal taxes, with lively musical selections by the Rehan Mandolty Trio. Notables in attendance included Isaac F. Goldenhorn, J. K. Hutchinson, and Assemblyman Bowly among others.
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Greenville
McKinley
Hobart
Columbia Hall
James K. Hutchinson
W. H. Armstrong
Robert Carey
Ciba
Major McKinney
New York
Gomblyman
Teane i
Cuba
Pallowide
Gaoree Lamberson
P. Daffeldecker
R. Struthers
Isaac F. Goldenhorn
G. A. Lutz
Theodore Smith
James Greer
Bowly
E. Fry
G. Alexander
Smks
M. Leech
J. Scheibe
H. Rehan
House Alohi
Liwis
Medonald
Jeu
Divided Republicans in Greenville primaries today
Voters in Greenville face a crowded field tomorrow at the Minkawa Clubrooms with contests for the First through Fourth precincts of the Seventh ward. County Committee posts are open for one year, with Farrested, Samuel Hell Jims, and others running. League tickets list Fremann Brown and others for one year and two year terms.
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Greenvitte
Waieh Witow
Minkakwa Club
Care
Avenas
Tomorow
Shes
Ithe County
Eamniries
Eamniries, Has Been Trouble, and Ie Eas
Lea Geen
Inheta
Potra
Hatsy C. Brown
Charles
Alexander Eichter
Prederick Cheat
William J. Jordan
Charles R. Cocks
Theodore H. Enis
Robert J.B. Lit
William J. Charnock
Henry C. Petty
John 8. Sothern
No Pledge With Essex Rumor Debunked by Assemblyman
Iman-Elect Nelnon relays a New York rumor of a Hudson Essex deal to back Essex nominations for doorkeepers in exchange for support of Equal Taxation. Assemblyman-elect William G. Nelson calls it ridiculous and says no meeting or deals have occurred. Assemblyman Joby B. McArthur echoes that no Essex talks have taken place and emphasizes pursuing tax reform rather than favors.
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Iman
Nelnon
New York
Hudson and
Essex
Hudson
William G
Nelsop
Estex
Tam
Bireex
Joby B. McArthur
New Party Move Stirs Democrats In Indiana
Indianapolis Dec 1 1898 A National Committee member Chatman W D Byauni returned from New York after reviewing the sound money wing of the party. He calls a meeting of the National Communes in Indian apollo December to discuss future of sound money. Eastern leaders see little chance of reconciling the gold and silver wings. A movement to form a Democratic Republican Party with a sound money platform and tariff guidance from business leaders is hinted at by Byauni.
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Geld Democratic
Indianapolis
Ind
Chatman
W. D. Byauni
Geld Democrats
New York
Tadian Napollo
Umne
Hia
Bywus
Mr. Bysium
Democratic-Republican Party
Bank of Weswper Fails in Missouri City
Fragmented report notes another Missouri bank failure in Kanbas City after an assignment by 11 creditors. Details are garbled in the OCR, but the note cites turmoil at Weswper Bank and the impact on local financial institutions.
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Kanbas City
Bank of Weswper
Mid
Capra
Stisaoud
Shu Cane
Mer
Unclear historical item from Charlestown page
Fragmentary report mentions Charlestown and actions by authorities with references to days and events. The readable parts describe a morning scene and generic matters of fact, without clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Raines Committee Probes Fairies Law Hotels in New York
The Senate Special Excise Committee resumed hearings on the Fairies Jiquoe tax law in New York City. Chief of Police and Father Doyle testified on Sunday drinking, hotel definitions, and alleged loopholes allowing fake hotels and social clubs. They urged stronger hotel definitions and enforcement, with chief noting about 2,200 outlets for liquor citywide and 2,100 as fake hotels. Recessed to two P M.
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New York
Senate
Raines
Higgins
Chiat
Pines
trate-Kudiich
Raines Law
Alexander P. Doyle
Paulist Church
Tly
Father Doyle
Boys Strike Over Shorter Hours At Pub School No 12
Principal Miss Van Winkle faced a student-led strike by boys from Pub School No 12 demanding a three o clock dismissal on Friday due to rainy days and previous early releases. The strike committee, led by Albert Twelve and Tipet, announced their decision. Van Winkle urged orderly behavior and a standard schedule.
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Mite
May van Winkle
Pub School
Ciscent Avenuy
Astor
Ason
van Winkie
Ang
Iery
Bayres
Andre AW
van Wivje
Bilse Sayre
Miss van Windle
India
Mise van Wenkis
School &T
Merviewsd
Merviewsd Ware Told 0 € O To The'r
Ion Sho Sehool
Tidera
WdMetllon
Board of Education
Miners Press for Higher Pay in Pittsburg District
Pittsburg coal miners demanded a raise of six to eight cents per ton effective immediately. Operators agreed in principle but paused wage hikes until after a joint convention on December 8 to decide the rate by arbitration. Miners rejected a one year contract at 64 cents per ton, insisting they can push to 70 cents within a year.
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Pittsburg
Pension appropriation bill nears the House report
The pension appropriation bill likely to be the first measure from the appropriation committee to the House. Subcommittee led by William A. Stone of Pennsylvania will refine details at their next meeting. The exact amount for the next year is not yet stated, with a possible small decrease from the current year.
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Washington
House
William A. Stone
Pennsylvania
Stranded by Wife Man Shoots Self in Stomach
Waterbury report tells of William Heaimer aged 90 a hairdresser who after a dispute over a life insurance beneficiary attempted to avoid a court order to pay alimony by creating a will for his wife. He then shot himself in the stomach and died, leaving chaotic notes and claims of a larger personal crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Unley
William Heaimer
Ten Dave
Family Trapped by Fire in Boston Tenement Blaze
In Boston on a December morning fire engulfed a dreling at No. Fountain avenues Sonserville destroying a dwelling. Joseph Trown and Mejor Brown’s wife were trapped. Brown suffered severe injuries from smoke and flames. A child died in the blaze and others were injured as flames spread through the upper rooms.
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Boston
Joseph Trown
Mejor Brown
Fountain
Sonserville
Kiajoe Brown
Dumgings
Frank Fort Made Judge Special to the Tersey City Verte
Governor Grigen appointed J. rink Fort of East Orange as Law Judge of Essex County, filling the vacancy created by Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick’s recent U S District Court appointment for the District of New Jersey.
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Trenton
Grigen Haa
J. Rink Fort
East Orange
Besex County
Andrew Kirkpatrick
Presiden Cleveland
District of New Jersey
Hobart Touttles New Honor in Trenton
Special from the University News wires reports in Trenton on December 1 1805 that General Wan ser commands the First Brigade has appointed Hobart Touttle as the governor's private secretary and aide de camp on his staff, marking a notable promotion.
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Specialio
Trenton
Wanser
Télay
Hobart
Tuttle
Livery Stable Keeper Killed by Rampant Stallion in Newark
Newark on December 1 18W William Sweeny livery stable keeper was attacked by a stallion in a yard behind his stable. The horse threw him to the ground trampled and gored him. Helpers drove off the animal but Sweeny died shortly after from his injuries.
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Specie
Jersey City News
Newark
Wm. Sweeny
Sweeney
State Grange In Session At New Jersey State House
The annual session of the New Jersey State Grange opened this morning at the State House in Trenton. Attendance was large as officers will be elected and plans for the ensuing year were discussed by the group.
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Jersey Otyeum
Trenton
New Jersey State Grange
State House
Ollo
Investigation of Leavenworth Soldiers' Home chief
Rep W W Grout of Vermont returns from Leavenworth where a committee gathered evidence on Col Smith Superintendent accused of tyrannical inmate abuse payroll abuse and favoritism. A continuance is planned with Board of Governors hearing set for next week in Washington.
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Kaxen
Leavenworth
Washington
W. W. Grout
Vermont
Col. Smith
Kas
Smith
National Association
Kyeley
Soldiers’ Home
The Waits of Bull Fights Reported in Spain
Consul General H W Bowen reports on Spanish bullfights from April 5 to October 29, 1898. Metrics include 45 nights, 1218 bulls killed valued at 300 dollars, 570 horses valued at 20000 dollars, and earnings for matadors and famous bullfighters. The piece notes rising interest in bullfighting despite varied fame and payoff.
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Enstinet
Washington
H.W. Bowen
Department of State
Spain
Oytters
Hin
Guerrita
Bormbita
Mozzantini
Bowen
Ramon Williams European trip quarantine details
Ramon O Williams, state consul at Havana, arrived this morning aboard the steamer Weera com Gibraltar. He asserted the visit to Europe was not diplomatic but a purely personal pleasure trip, noting it was his first in twenty years. He said he enjoyed France, Spain and England and planned to return to his Cambridge Place, Brooklyn home after the voyage.
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Ramon O. Willams
Havana
Gibraltar
Williams
Shuaranting
Apuin
France
Spain
England
Clevelays
Olneyate Willlony
Cambridge Place
Brooklyn
Monetary Conference Opens in Indianapolis Dec 1 1596
Delegates arrive for the Monetary Conference at the Denison Hotel in Indianapolis. The meeting aims to urge Congress to consider changes in currency and to center on national economic policy and banking reforms. Strong attendance signals broad interest in monetary reform and potential shifts in financial governance.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Denison
Burs Poe
Congress
Shangee
Ripped fragments outline chaotic encounter in Chicago area
Disjointed OCR text hints at a raid or confrontation involving multiple unnamed individuals in Chicago. The readable portions mention mashed men and references to Tate, Dace Oll, and Sir Ryanatan, but no clear events, dates, or outcomes emerge from the fragment.
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Ryanatan
Chicago
Wilkommen Steamer Encounters Severe Weather and Meteor
A port report from Chippewa Falls notes the German steamship Willkommen arriving with 6,000 bags of beet sugar after a severe voyage begun November 4. Storms and a meteor sighting disrupted the voyage, with high seas, a tidal wave, hurricane winds, and heavy snow. The ship anchored at Haltingfor Roads for relief and fresh supplies as conditions eased.
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Wiltkommes
Willkommen
Dangig
Schaffer
Halsingfor
Nisi
North Sea
Althoat
Sydney
C. B
New York
Sophomore Missing in Cuba Rumor Circulates at Worcester Polytech
Maia Sophrmore at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is reported missing while a group of students, tied to Puckenger Wheel Works in Cleveland, is alleged to have organized a bonfire celebration. Rumors place the Cuba trip as the motive, with speculation centering on money as a possible factor.
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Worcester
Maia
Fileckenger
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Wis Fither
Puckenger Wheel Works
Cleveland
Ohio
Lan
Bulliing & Mckirdey
Leur
Phe
Thas
Cuba
New York and New Jersey Bridge Firms Win Hudson Crossing Contract
Secretary Swan announced a $285,990,900 contract with Maine Bridge Company to build a Hudson River bridge. Union Bridge Company will issue a $1,956,001 bond for faithful performance. Bonds will be ready to post, as plans to reconstruct the river crossing and approaches proceed to ease traffic and restore commerce to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Swan
New Jaracy Bridge Construction Compandes
Thyarter
Maine Bridge Company
Hudson River
Union Bridge Company
Staedafeadt
Iby
Blight E Phillipsburg Mills Resume As Winter Looms
In December 1882 Delaware County mills near Media and Clifton Heights restart after idle months. The Standard Silk Mut, Selfarts Eltonheart knitting, Rhodes and Riddle mills, Anners mill restarted under stock company management with 18 workers. Campbell's and Kershaw mills also resume full schedules as orders flow in.
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Selfarts Eltonheart
Carty & Souders
MEDIA
Delaware County
Rhodes
Riddle
Anmers
Seer
Campbell's Ails
Clifton Halghta
Kershaw & Company
Avery
Lodge Mission Mysterious Visit to Canton Denied
Washington dispatch reports Senator Lodge of Massachusetts made a sudden stop in Canton and held a confidential talk yesterday with President McKinley. The senator dismisses rumors he sought a cabinet post or a foreign mission and returns to Washington this morning amid questions about the discussions.
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Washington
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Canton
McKinley
Wahington
Brooklyn Cruiser Commissioned at League Island Navy Yard
The cruiser Brooklyn steamed to League Island where it was turned over by builders and put in commission. Captain Cook and Lt C.G. Adams were aboard the receiving ship as the ship prepared to join the fleet. The Brooklyn will leave for Hampton Roads after stores and torpedoes, with about 408 crew members, half currently aboard.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Coump
Delaware
Leaeua Island
Mary Vient Realy
League Island Navy Yard
Wake
Navy Yard
Cgeant
PA. Coal
Neve Tard
Washington
WMS
Richmond
Howell
League Takead
le Oriaer
Mment
Cook Lusched
GC. A. Adams
Bern
Cook
Navy
Isch
Sihites
Hampton Roads
Government land claim contested in New Mexico case
Supreme Court motions filed yesterday include a government claim to title to nearly 2 million acres of lands in New Mexico. Solicitor General argues for a hearing as Justice departments and local residents contest the wagered title while district court proceedings aim to restrain federal officials.
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Naw Administration
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
General Conrold
Aking
Claiin
Anfarry Walt
Jeffer von Raynoldx
Ninisolt
Orhae
Las Vers
N. OL
Doctor Jameson Released From Holloway Jail
London report dated December 1 23 percent confirms Sir Matthew White Rotley head of Home Brewery ordered release of Dr Jameson the Transvaal raider from Holloway Jail amid rumors of a rescue attempt and possible death rumors surrounding the incident.
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Fn Coble
United Prete London
Tully Mail
Matthew Whity Rotley
Holloway
Dr. Jameson
Jameson
Funeral for Coventry H. D. Palmers Held at Eymimeton
The funeral of Coventry H. D. Palmers, author, was held today in the Catholic Church at Eymimeton. Palmers died on November 2 and was laid to rest at the cemetery alongside the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ented
London
Coventry
H. D. Palmers
Eymimeton
Deadly Cold Wave Hits England Killing Tramps
A severe cold wave grips England, causing several deaths among vagrants and others exposed to the weather. Reports describe frozen streams and widespread misery as temperatures plummet across the country.
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England
London
Incineration of Author Matilde Sind Reported in London
The United Press dispatch from London notes the death of author and lecturer Mathilde Sind last week. Officials report she was cremated per her wishes, with details and statements to be released by authorities. The obituary highlights her career and contributions to literature and academia.
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United Pres
London
Mathilde Sind
Jan
Roosevelt Recoperating After Nervous Prostration
London December 1 1896 United States Embassy secretary James H Roosevelt is reported recovering from nervous prostration He plans to begin a treatment at home for a week to recuperate his health and resume duties at the embassy within a cautious period following sickness
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Cante
United Prem
London
James H. Roosevelt
United States
Hosuvell
November deficit from treasury receipts and outlays
Washington December 1 1891 the comparative treasury statement for November shows receipts of 2 000 000 and expenditures total for the six months (amounts garbled) the total receipts for the period are 151600189 and the expenses 171. The same period in 1886 shows receipts PI Bry.
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Washington
Treasury
Building of a Light Ship
Admiral Walker of the Light House Board travels to meet the commission in Washington to discuss the construction and security of a light ship project. He will also address the sufficiency of the bond and product safety concerns with the naval commissioners regarding harbor commerce and safety.
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Washington
Admiral Walker
Light Howse Board
Atamut
Nabtanig
Mv. Sf
Ueder
Joan FP. Sieften & Company
Nse
Bellen Bee
Poe
Walker
Sea Harbor
Died notices and obituaries from a New York area page
Died notices list William Speinway at Gramercy Park with funeral at Sleeman LieJorkrants Hall and burial in Gewanwood Cemetery. Arnold aged 32 invited to funeral from St Fulton Street. GESTARE obituary notes widow of John C. Iaire in Danbury. Brands mur and others referenced in memorial items. Funeral details scattered amid several names and partial dates.
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Stein Way
Gramercy Park
New York
William Speinway
Sk Peart
Trp
Sleeman LieJorkrants Hall
Pat Anarmunt
Gewanwood
Arnold
Nicholas Armokl
St Fulton Everiue
Uestare
Danbury
Wheelkeateth Telere
John C. Iaire
Rontarsin Lrecker
Seenty Ty
jerarLor
Moriday
Savaniner
Brands Mur
Reed
Vest
Twulfth
Niorm
Weuinaday
Humason
Bariie
Louies
Hurasan
Daugtetur Francie
Wiklam
Viumagen
Prisha
Dougherty Trial Shifts Focus As Court Hears Testimony
Fragmented transcript shows Dougherty case with Judge, officers, and witnesses including Mrs. Sheridan and Kitty Dougherty. Testimony details alleged abuses, a grand street scene, and courtroom interruptions as attorneys clash over conduct and procedure.
Recalled Fraud Bra Washington December 1
A garbled dispatch from Washington reports a recall related to fraud involving a young son of a president, with unclear details and fragmented phrasing. The message mentions White Bogsy and Eeooutlee taunsdog, rendering the event as uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Raierford Haye
Hoyer
Welts
Weather Indications for New York Tonight
Weather indications point to light cold conditions tonight in New York with a light northerly wind. Forecasters expect continued cool temperatures into the early morning with a chance of brief frost in outlying areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
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