Bandits Rob Train Near Attala With $40,000 Loot
Four robbers flagged the Queen Crescent passenger train No. 1 near Attala Alabama and escaped with registered mail worth about 40000 after a battle in which Chief Messenger Harry T. Melville was wounded. Bandits boarded the cab and forced the crew to uncouple cars, then detached mail and express cars before fleeing.
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Birmingham
Ala
Queen
Crescent
Attala
Here
Harry T. Melville
New York
New Orleans
Irondale
Melville
Spring Moves by Monmouth Farmers
Several Monmouth County residents announce farm rentals and relocations. Robert Weeks will vacate the Episcopal church house he rents, with Leon Reid moving into the Taylor farm after Weeks leaves. Jacob Matthews plans to move to Middletown March 1, Jobe Swift will occupy Mrs Bridget Flannery’s Rel Bak turnpike farm around March 1, and Harold Goodchild takes over John Layton’s farm on the Keyport pond. Thomas Salmon resigns as fireman on the N J and L line and will move near Irwin’s Mills. William S Williams and family move from the Navesink parsonage to Josephine Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert BR. Weeka
Rel Bak
Harol Goodchild
Middletown
Fister
Irwin's
William
Williams
Nave
Adamson House Fire Damages Second Floor Room
Fire of unknown origin damaged the north front second floor at the Adamson residence on Liberty Street. Harold Adamson lost most belongings while his parents were at a Broadway show. A burning mattress and clothes fueled the blaze but firefighters kept it under control with chemical streams and water.
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Robert Te. Adamson, Jr
Liberty Street
Central
Harold Adamson
Harold
Addimeon
Adamson
Harald
New Jersey Military Academy
Red Bank Carnival Fire Company Event Draws Crowd
The Oliver Boran Company staged an oxo stew for the benefit of the Red Bank carnival. Alberts Polhamas Wer Dill Lewis chief Walter Jarey Golick led the duties. A large crowd attended the stew and the fire companies planned another fundraiser to support the carnival treasury. Weather hindered progress but music by Reuben Moris Josorb and awa Dennis drew applause. Tonight at 6 o'clock the First Coaren Waahingtom union hosts events with skating races and a grand feature.
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Albent Deiver
Oliver Boran
Albert, Polhamas
Epe
Ana Dill
Lewis
Jarey Golick
Walter
Ewell|oll
Red Bank
Ahamorrow
Red Peak
Rory ‘Parte
Panama Canal to open for commercial vessels July first
Col George W Goethals announced in Washington that barring unforeseen accidents the Panama Canal will open to commercial ships on July first. He spoke with President Wilson and War Secretary Garrison and denied reports of political moves in New York. He cautioned that the exact opening hour cannot be predicted and opposed toll exemptions for American ships.
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Washington, D. C
Panama Canalr
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal Zone
Washington
Wilson
Garrison
Goethals
New York
Empire State
Col
Cal
Pownyen of Newark Meets Frank Leighton In Greene Trophy Match
The Newark player Pownyen makes his city debut against famed poet Frank Leighton in a 150 point billiard duel. Leighton receives a 25 ball handicap. winner takes the Green Trophy. The match begins at 7:30 tonight at Charley Greene's Hotel billiard parlor with a regulation table set and seating for spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pownyen
Newark
Charley Greene
Ghampion
New Jersey
Jocoh
Frank Leighton
Big Charley
Appointment of Officials in Freehold County Prosecutor's Office
Prosecutor R. V. Lawrence announced the appointment of N. Smith as chief marshal of Freehold County jailer at a salary of 1000 dollars per year and Witara Tony of Freehold as gren phor and typewriter in the Prosecutor's office at 700 dollars. Smith became county detective and Elwood Minagh of Red Bank received 2400 dollars annually. The new positions were created after Freeholders approved the plan last week.
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Freehold
Jaelye
Witara
Tony
Gren
Phor
Pronehtor
Smith
Anc
Elwood Minagh
Red Bank
Kenly
of Freeholders
Sea Bright Lodge Gives Lively Knights of Pythias Night
Sea Bright Ladies' Night entertainment by Sea Sus Lodge 47 drew 125 attendees at Bowser's Hall. Miss Mamie Woolley produced a Southern Scene with plantation songs, featuring Lillian and Lulu Brennan and others in a comedic sketch. The event ran 8:39 to 9:30 with dancing and refreshments, ending about 2 a.m. Committee heads included George Helmer and Dr. Harold Karp, with Oscar Anderson, William Brennan, and John W. Byles coordinating duties.
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Sea Sus
Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Sea Bright
Bowser’s Hall
Mamie Woolley
Miss Woolley
Lillian
Lulu
Brennan
Fearid Au Oe Brehm
Frances
Elvine Fitcher
Julius Mutha
Thie City
George Helmer
Harold Karp
John W
Byles
Osccar Anderson
William Brennan
Gagen settlement over death claim and Birkenfeld case
Mrs. Gagen of Avon won a negotiated settlement for damages after her husband died when struck by a Birkenfeld automobile in Deal. The agreement provides about 7,000 dollars with 2,500 paid by the company and 4,590 by Birkenfeld, who is a wealthy clothing manufacturer. The incident occurred near the Deal fire house as Chief Birkenfeld responded to a fire. Mrs. Gagen, now with her parents on Garfield Avenue, Avon, signed the agreement in New York.
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Gagen
Avon
Birkenfeld
Kana
Birke
Jong Drewn
James Hy King
Garfield Avenue
New York
Deal
Brighton ‘Avenue
Mary Scott Hinno Alfenhart
Jnst
Bn Eagle
Fire chief and men suspend each other over improvised action
In Batontown an internal clash saw Chief Melvin VanKenren suspend multiple members of Chemical Company No. 1 for taking a truck without orders. The dispute centers on a February hearing before the township committee as the fire force faced penalties and counter suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Emmon
J. Waleb
E. M
J. M. Roberts
Frank Hulick
Wiliam Leman
Chemical Company No. 1
Batontown
Eatontown Township
Melvin VanKenren
Batontown Ship Committee
Charles Schlintz
Anon
Cief
Chemical Company Sa, & Meg. Wywight
Oftiame Phe
Lewis
Two Battleships Planned By Committee Despite Debate
The article notes a committee discussion over building two battleships at the League Island Navy Yard in Philadelphia. It mentions a $3,600 amount and the subcommittee's plan to pair battleships with eight destroyers and three submarines, amid votes and concessions in the process.
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Ittee
Mative Lee
Penn
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Mes
Trolley Lawsuit Upheld Over Bradley Beach Accident
State Homes New Jersey Feb 20 The Supreme Court upheld a damage verdict in Rosen Provort versus Atlantic Cogs Pedric Peakway Co. The plaintiff injured alighting a Bradley Beach trolley car claimed the car stopped to allow boarding then started. Company argued car did not stop but fell upon plaintiff, while other garbled text references unrelated notices.
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State Homes
Thenton
N. J
Supreme Court
Rosen Provort
Atlantic
Amd
Charity turkey trotting barred at annual fair
Local notice states no turkey trotting will be allowed at the twenty third annual Charity event. Committee decisions list entries and participants, with a brief roster of names and a note that details continue on the fifth page.
Rumors Stir Over Ex King and Empress in Court
Reports from London claim ex King Mabel and Princess Augusta Victoria faced revival in court amid rumors of a plot surrounding a coma and a hospital stay. Details are unclear as the text hints at political intrigue and personal missteps involving nobles and a rumored crisis.
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London
Eng
Mabel
Priduger
Augusta Victoria
Hobenaghera
Reel
Mugich Hospital
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Josorb
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Betheas
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Canal Zone
New York City Police Commissionership
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Martha Iving
Cryatal Council
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N. C. Hinton
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Ee C Matthews
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