May meet to negotiate peace in Mexican conflict
San Antonio and El Paso reports say representatives of the Mexican government and the Maderists aim to meet in Washington within two weeks to negotiate a stable government. Madero may reduce cabinet demands to three portfolios war justice and gobernacion while insurrectos seek fourteen of twenty seven governorships and plan a Progressive party after a peace settlement.
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San Antonio
Tex
Washington
Mexico
America
Portsmouth
el Paso
Francisco J
Mex
Francisco Carbajal
Madero
Gobernacion
Insurrectos
Inrectos
Ministry of War
Justice
Dnsurrectos
Diaz
Francisco J. Maderoanes
Chihuahua
Mexi
Here
Plotting Capture of General Bernardo in Revel Mexico
May 17 report from Crus Mexico states the government plans to capture General Bernardo on arrival and place him at the war department with Diaz. The move aims to align him with the revolutionary effort and influence the Diaz faction.
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Opels Gaid
Diaz
Crus
Mexico
Bernardo
Mpon
War Department
Meeting of Presbyterians Opens Tomorrow
Atlantic City N J May 17 The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States convenes tomorrow at Atlantic City for its 123rd session. Key items include church reform, heresy cases against Dr Francis Brown and Dr William Brown, and the election of a moderator to succeed Charles Little. The case against Dr Grant of Northumberland Pa will be handled by the assembly. The Browns face possible referral to bills and overtures for action after differing presbyteries urged inquiry.
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Allantic City
N. J
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Charles Little
Wabash
Ind
Francis Brown
Union Theological Seminary
William A. Brown
William D. Grant
Northumberland
Union Seminary
Presbytery
Pittsburg
General Assembly
Assembly
Cent a Word Bargains Highlighted on Third Page
Read Cent-a-Words on the third page for bargain ads and price specials. The section features low cost items and sale offers from local merchants.
Vinol Promises Relief For Stomach Troubles And Indigestion
An advertisement touts Vinol as a cure for stomach trouble and indigestion, claiming it tones the stomach, increases appetite, and strengthens nerves. It notes it tastes good, contains no oil, and won’t upset weak stomachs unlike cod liver oil, with a money back guarantee and Wert's Pharmacy in Long Branch, New Jersey.
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W. E. Waterhouse
Vinci
Wert’s Pharmacy
Long Branch
N. J
Coin Inscriptions Read By Fire Test Reveals Date
A coin with worn inscriptions was heated on a coal shovel to reveal the date 1794 and the legend United States of America One Cent. The method, praised by a numismatist, purportedly uncovers legible markings that are invisible to the naked eye.
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United States of America
New York Press
Senate confirms Stimson as secretary of war
Senate confirms Henry I. Stimson of New York to be secretary of war succeeding Jacob M. Dickinson. Francis W. Bird is confirmed as appraiser. In New York port, George W. Wanamaker resigns after succession.
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Senate
Stimson
Washington
Henry I. Stimson
New York
Jacob M. Dickinson
Francis W. Bird
Port
George W. Wanamaker
Ocean skippers build artificial fishing bank off Atlantic City
Atlantic City N J May 17 Inlet skippers begin constructing an artificial fishing bank in the ocean four miles from the city. Fishermen expect completion before season end and plan to use the site for fishing parties once ready.
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Ocean
Atlantic City
N. J
Inlet
The Honest Nobleman and the Champagne Claim
A witty Irish anecdote describes a nobleman who boasted of a vast supply of champagne to Lord Chesterfield. The tale contrasts his boast with a sharp retort about swallowing such abundance. An Irish Benevolent Society report notes high medicine costs yet few deaths in the year.
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Chesterfield
Lord Chesterfield
Irish Benevolent Society
The Woman Question. Tommy Pa Pa-Well
A fragment shows dialogue about a child named Tommy and a mother figure, referencing Foledo Bigge in a terse domestic exchange. The readable lines imply a domestic or humorous vignette without clear events or identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Fine used suit offered by Gorceys Misfit Parlor
A seller advertises a worn but fine custom made suit at a trifling price. Gorceys Misfit Parlor claims the suit will answer the purpose to a T and invites customers to visit at 8 Broadway.
Red Bank Council Fails to Act on Several Requests
At the Monday meeting the council heard requests for fire alarm boxes at three schools costing 75 dollars each plus 35 dollars for installation. They laid on the table indefinitely a paving ordinance for Bridge Avenue and ordered street work to address garbage in Elm Place.
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Red Bank Council
Frank ( Pittenger
George W. Chandler
Alfred L. Botticher
Board of Education
Mechanic Street
Oakland ‘Street
Arrana
Broad Street
Bergen Place
Brown
Jersey Central Traction Company
Keyport
Bridge Avenue
Daniel H. Applegate
Red Bank
John 8. Applegate, Jr
William H. Houston
Chestnut Street
Charles H. Hendrickson
East Front Street
Throckmorton
George G. Browers
West Front
Monmouth Streets
William M. Thompson
Frank L. Blaisdell
Elm Place
Hudson Avenue
Spring Street
Thompson
Throckmorton’s Bridge
Albert C. Harrison
County Board of Freeholders
Charles B. Close
Matawan
James R. Wolcott
Borough Fire Department
Wolcott
Stock Exchange
Edwin Soffing
Oceanic
Shrewsbury Avenue
Millward Building
James L. Worden
Abbott
Soffing
Red Bank Moving Picture Theatre
Frick’s Lyceum
Land and Loan Company
East Side Park
Buena Place
Vista Place
Mary E. Hilliard
Oakland Street
Street Committee
Angeline Eppeline
West
Church Groups Elect Local Officers in Keyport
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Keyport Baptist Church selects officers led by President Mrs B J Sproul and Secretary Treasurer Mrs J H Hendricks. The Guild of St Marys P E Church Keyport names President Mrs John Carr and other officers including Vice President Mrs Ewing and Treasurer Mrs Silkworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Keyport Baptist Church
B. J. Sproul
H. P. Disbrow
J. H. Hendricks
Eleanor van Brackle
Newark
Ewing
Binks
Silkworth
A. J. Vreeland
Keyport Literary Club Meeting Discusses Forestry
Mrs. J. P. Brower entertained the Keyport Literary Club Friday afternoon. Several papers were read then a discussion on forestry followed. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Brower
Keyport Literary Club
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Broadway
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Atlantic Highlands
Oscar Friedlander
Ed. Jansen
A. H. Vorster
W. H. Nieman
C. E. Satterlee
Oscar Unz
Dan Frost
John Leslie
Robert Mantell
Brucewoods
Mantell
Agin
Ag Pempere
Rocrus Peet & Company
Warren St
13Th St
Manhattan
Bombay Gazette
United States Weather Bureau
Albany
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
Gorcey’s Misfit
Law
Atwood B. Ivins
Relief Fire Engine Company, No. 1
J. 8. Applegate, Jr
Geran
W. T. Sherman
Water Department
Brower
George G. Brower
Houston
Mr. Houston
William N. Worthley
Harrison
G. H. Freck
Postal Telegraph Company
Robert B. Mitchell
New Jersey Supreme Court
Mr. Mitchell
Mitchell
James Norman
Waverly Place
Norman
Axminster Rugs
Axminster
Brussels
China
Mattings Jap
Mattings
Daily Record
Well, Woolley & CO
Hanson
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