Pistol Duel Fells Burglars as Nutley Police Fire Back
In Nutley New Jersey on Kingsland street a gunfight erupted when burglars tried to enter homes near J D DeWitt and Frank Zimmerman. Sgt John Jameson and his brother Chance Man Frank Jameson exchanged shots with two armed men who fled toward Passaic. An Italian suspect was arrested in Passaic but not confirmed as the shooter. The episode followed earlier burglaries in the same area and amid police manpower shortages.
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John Jameson
Chanceman
Frank Jameson
Kingsland Street
J. D. DeWitt
Frank Zimmerman
DeWire
Jamesons
DeWitt
Franklin Avenue
Bloomfield Avenue
Jameson
Chance
Passaic
Nutley
Passaics
W. N. Emmons
Chestnut Street
Thomas F. O'Gorman
Kinzer Avenue
Gorman
Lanceman
Prospect Street
Sutcliffe
Ghieves
Fire destroys home on East Passaic Avenue
Fire gutted the residence of J. H. Campbell in Acquackanonk Township near Nutley Tuesday night. Cause unknown. Nutley headquarters sent the alarm and Franklin Hose responded with chemical tanks but could not obtain water. Loss estimated at $2,000. the Campbell family was not at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H.campbell
East Passaic Avenue
Acquackanonk Township
Nutley
Franklin
Nutley Board Keeps Up Mosquito Fight Amid Breeding Concerns
Nutley’s Board of Health reports continuing battle against mosquitoes despite a hot spell. An inspector found many breeding sites in barrels and water-filled containers at factories and shops, prompting notices to remove stagnant water and urging resident cooperation. Weehawken note ends article with etymology of its name.
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Nutley
Board of Health
James L. Miller
Miller
Smith
Whelan
Focal Board of Health
Nutley Fire Companies Demonstrate Spectacular Test Night
The Nutley Fire Department staged a mock fire drill in North Woods last Saturday drawing Avondale Hose Company Yantacan Chemical Engine Company and Franklin Hose Company along with town officials. Spectators enjoyed the spectacle as rival teams raced to the imaginary blaze with times announced and a lively crowd curiosity. Chief Humphrey and John F. Clark from Franklin Hose reportedly blocked the hydrant area during the exercise.
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Nutley Fire Department
North Woods
Alr
Avondale Hose Company
Yantacan Chemical Engine Company
Franklin Hose Company
Satterthwaite Avenue
North Road
Samuel Bird, Jr
Carr
Avondale
Nutley Avenue
Yantacew
Franklin Hose
Humphrey
John F. Clark
Nutley Liquor Law Under Fire in Trial
Attorney William H. Parry challenged Nutley's liquor ordinance as exceeding municipal authority and duplicating penalties. He cited Rahway and Washington cases where similar laws were voided. The case of Ludwig Grinsch, charged with selling to a minor, was postponed as the town seeks to present its defense.
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Nutley
William H. Parry
Ina
Recorder Page
Parry
Supreme Court
City of
Rahway
Washington
Supreme Court of
Ludwig Grinsch
Chestnut Street
Wright Sutcliffe
Police Department
Recorder's Court
Grinsch
James Mahoney
Frank Jameson
Overcome by heat while driving grocery wagon
A Newark man, Martin Coyne, a driver for R. G. Schaaf of Chestnut street, collapsed from heat yesterday while serving his route and was taken to his Newark home to recover.
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Martin Coyne
Newark
R. G. Schaaf
Chestnut Street
Kingsland man fined for driving auto without license
Harold H. Bross of Kingsland street was fined $20 by Recorder Page for driving an automobile without a proper license.
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Harold H. Bross
Kingsland Street
Recorder Page
Nutley and Belleville baseball duel opens season in Belleville
Nutley fans travel to Belleville for the first game of the season between the Mutuals. The Hornblower avenue grounds host the matchup billed as a hot one with Belleville likely relying on Machette Schurr and Pokehorn against Nutley’s battery of Gorman Blum and Henry.
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Nutley
Belleville
Mutuals
Hornblower Avenue
Machette
Schurr
Pokehorn
Gorman
Blum
Henry
Shade Tree Committee to tackle storm damage and beetle threat
Shade trees in town suffered from a severe storm, with many branches broken and trees damaged. Elm trees face beetle attack, risking loss of elm variety. committee chairman Jens H. Dorch said work would start immediately and seek funding at the next Town Council meeting on July 26.
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Jens H. Dorch
Colonel Prout Honored by University of Michigan
The University of Michigan conferred on Colonel Henry G. Prout of Stockton place the honorary Doctor of Laws on June 29. Also honored were Governor Osborn, President Judson, and Judge Thayer. Prout earlier earned a Civil Engineer degree at Michigan and holds long service in transportation and railroads, with Yale granting him an MA in 1992.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Henry G. Prout
Stockton Place
Osborn
Michigan
Judson
University of Chicago
Thayer
United States
Shanghai
China
Col. Prout
Yale University
Personal Tax Statements Due By Monday
Personal tax blanks mailed by Assessor Thomas Brown must be returned by Monday or the assessor will estimate each property's belongings using his own judgment. Sworn declarations are required for acceptance, and no appeal is possible without the blank.
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Thomas
Brown
Nutley Adopts New Auto Fire Truck
Nutley introduces a new automobile fire truck arriving Monday. Edward Lindbury of Pipe Manufacturing Co. remains at headquarters to train the fire crew. The department has tested the apparatus and reports high satisfaction with its speed and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nutley
Arived
Edward Lindbury
The
Pipe Manufacturing Co
Appa
Nutley Second Ward Association backs Condit stand
Citizens and the Second Ward Association of Nutley endorse Condit’s stance against unlicensed sales and law violations at Central Hotel area. A five member vigilance committee forms to gather evidence and push prosecutions while officials, including Councilman J Callahan and Police Chief Sutcliffe, are cited for prior efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Res Benty
Condit
Nmmittes
Wes Call Ward
Rena
Podtanenbes Ith Councilian
J. Callahan
Sutcliffe
Samuel
Msane
Wasa
Second Ward Association
Nutley
Obituary Notice for Nutley Resident Dena Lobsitz
Mrs. Lobeita Dena Lena Lobsitz of Gravit Avenue Nutley died Thursday night at age eighty eight. She was a longtime Nutley resident. Survived by son Samuel and another relative. Funeral arrangements not stated.
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Lena
Lobsitz
Gravit Avenue
Samuel
Nutley
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Professor Smith
Weehawken
W. H. Parry
Tesday
Park Oval
Nutley Juniors
Joint Committee of Ladies
America
BH. J. Fenton
John Vernon “Bouvier, Jr
Worthington Pump Works
Ratua
EL J. Condit
Watch
Lobeita
Dena
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