Ten Die as Fire Destroys Seventh Avenue Tenement
A fierce early morning fire on Seventh Avenue destroyed a five story tenement, killing ten residents, including three men, five women, and two children all Italians. Firemen and police performed daring rescues passing women and children down to safety from extension ladders. Police suspect Black Hand involvement in the basement fire.
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United Press Wire
New York
Seventh Avenue
Black Hand
Minister Acquitted of Shooting Man
Nashua New Hampshire March 8 Reverend Harvey Eastman who yesterday shot and killed George L Marcotte while he terrorized the neighborhood was acquitted today the coroner holding the killing justifiable Details of the shooting noted in the seventh column of page 2 today
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United Press Wire
Nashua
N. H
Harvey Eastman
George L. Marcotte
Praise for Admiral Sperry by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt publicized a letter praising Admiral Sperry for fleet efficiency and his conduct of a major diplomatic mission. He notes Sperry’s career under the present administration reflects honor on the naval service.
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United Press Wire
Washington
Roosevelt
Admiral Sperry
Plans for Hanging Fred Larg Revealed in New Brunswick
Special to the Evening News reports James Van Hise a Newark based professional hangman consulted with Sheriff Quackenboss about hanging Lang scheduled for March 23, likely in the jail yard. The details reveal the planned sequence, setting, and timing for the execution in the New Brunswick area.
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New Brunswick
James van Hise
Newark
Quackenboss
Hangig Lang
Smith Street Petition Seeks City Asphalt Block Pavement
Property owners on Smith Street between State and High sign for city funded asphalt block pavement. Some want the city to pay for repaving while others argue contractors Jones and Meehan of Boston should cover the cost for the current poor street condition. A reporter notes broad support for asphalt block, praised for quietness and easy repair.
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Smith Street
State
High
Jones & Meehan
Boston
Clancy D. Boynton
Boynton Brothers
Beynton
Boynton
Lower
State Street
Edward M. Kelly
Kelly & McAlinden
C. A. Sexton
Henry McCullough
Frank Palmer
Garbage disposal blamed. aldermen urged to enforce rules
The Board of Health discussed garbage disposal as the main issue, urging the Sanitation Committee and the Board of Aldermen to add contract clauses requiring health code compliance. The plan calls for covered wagons, separate dumping of ashes, and enforcement of existing ash garbage separation rules. Deputy Inspector Brewster reported the Second Street dump is in fair condition, amid findings of decaying matter and litter, with criticism of promiscuous dumping and windy-day paper dispersion.
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Board of Health
Committee On Sanitation
Committee On
Board of Aldermen
Pope
Health Board
Brewster
Second Street
Henderson
Cee
Found Dead in a River in Drummond Mont
Philip Schwartz a financial secretary of the Salish Tribe No 14 received a telegram from Drummond Mont stating Jens Abrahamson formerly of the city was found dead in a river there. Abrahamson lived here until four to five years ago and owned property on Hall avenue. Schwartz is investigating and will wire back instructions regarding the body.
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Philip Schwartz
Red Men
Drummond
Montana
Jens Abrahamson
Mont
Philip Schwarts
Phillipsburg
J. M. Morse
Abrahamson
Hall Avenue
Schwartz
Eight Hour Day At Tottenville Plant
At the Atlantic Terra Cotta Company plant in Tottenville notices were posted announcing an eight hour schedule to start immediately across all departments. Remaining waste baskets were sold at 8 cents each at Sexton’s, 70 Smith Street.
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Tottentville
Atlantic Terra Cotta Company
Tottenville
Sexton's
Smith Street
Auto supplies and repairs shop opens April first in city corner
An automobilist announces a new garage corner Market and Sherman near the bridge and retains No 9 New Brunswick Avenue. It offers a full line of auto and bicycle supplies, repairs, and a stock of tires and parts with prices listed including bicycles at 23 dollars and tires from 14 to 30 dollars, along with assorted oils and plugs.
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Sherman Streets
Bridge
New Brunswick Avenue
Ites
Plans for Eleven County Roads Get Freeholder Backing
County Engineer Morgan F Larson and State Road Commissioner Gylkison reviewed maps for eleven Middlesex county roads slated for summer improvement. Most roads will be graded and surfaced with macadam or better, including proposals on Smith street and a cross-town route near the trolley tracks. Plans cover turnpikes and intercounty links with Middlesex sharing costs on portions of the pavement.
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Morgan F. Larson
Gylkison
Middlesex
Board of Freeholders
Smith Street
Peres
Trenton- New Brunswick
South River Turnpike
Plainsboro-Cranbur
New Market Road
Plainfield
Milltown
Deans Road
Franklin Park
Helmetta
Spotewood
Jamesburg-Helmetta
Jefferson Avenue
Dunellen
Nion
Middlesex County
Boston Welcomes Returned Battleships At Navy Yard
Boston marks the arrival of the battleships New Jersey and Missouri at Charlestown Navy Yard. A thirteen-gun salute and cheers from the yard crew greet the round-the-world voyagers as they anchor this morning.
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United Press Wire
Boston
New Jersey
Missouri
Charlestown Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Cuban will study the Taft administration
Vice President Zayas will travel to Washington next month to study the Taft administration and its policies. The trip aims to observe U S government operations and gain insights relevant to Cuban affairs.
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Taft
United Press Wire
Havana
Zayas
Washington
William H. Taft
Inauguration Day Arrangements and Early Events Outline
Washington March 3 details the forthcoming inauguration with Roosevelt and Taft schedule from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. including oath ceremonies, parade review, and inaugural ball. Crowds, hotel rates, and security notes accompany forecasts of a busy, foggy dawn turning into orderly ceremonies.
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Washington
William Howard Taft
Roosevelt
Taft
White House
Capitol
Sixtieth Congress
Senate
Breet Taft
Senate Chamber
James Schoolcraft Sherman
United States
Fairbanks
Sher- Man
Hlect Taft
Bex
Union Station
Pension Building
United Press Wire
Court of Honor
Grand Marshal Bell
Cleveland
Toledo
Danish Brotherhood Thor Lodge meeting for funeral attendees
All members of Danish Brotherhood Thor Lodge No. 46 are asked to meet on Friday March 5 at 1 PM in Washington Hall. The gathering will attend the funeral of Brother Peter Peterson's wife Jens Christensen serving as secretary.
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Thor Lodge
Washington Hall
Peter Peterson
Hoks 10 Open the New Hall Hooks 10 Open the New Hall
A Protection Hook and Ladder Company meeting appointed a committee to arrange a ball around September 1 at J C Donohue's hall on New Brunswick Avenue to mark a new public market venue. Officers were elected and installed, the foreman renamed captain, and a banquet followed at Kroeger’s with guests including Aldermen and the second assistant chief.
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Protection Hook & Ladder Company
J.C. Donohue
New Brunswick Avenue
Mead
J. J. Deveny
Joseph Hornsby
Donehue
James McCabe
Mullen
W. G. Comings
Robert Colton
Kroeger
Hobart Street
Gannon, Dalton, Hornsby
Larson
Anderson
Alderman Larson
Lyric Theatre
Ambassador Griscom Resigns Amid Administration Changes
Rome reports Ambassador Griscom sent his resignation to Washington as sweeping changes anticipated. Dana Society Club notes a Dana Relief Society meeting tonight to finalize plans for a club night Saturday for members.
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United Press Wire
Rome
Griscom
Washington
Dana Society Club
Dana Relief Society
Governor Fort Objects To Finance Committee Plan
In Trenton on March 2 Governor Fort condemned the state finance report as flawed noting it fails to curb office extravagances and excessive salaries. He backs repealing the 1906 railroad tax distribution to schools and questions changes to fiscal year end, corporation tax fees, and militia reductions. Democratic lawmakers criticize the report fordiverting school funds and not addressing reforms.
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Trenton
Senate
House Finance Committee
Mark A. Sullivan
Hudson
House
Financial Investigating Committee
Lgn
Fort
Joint Committee On
Men Caught in Mine Fire
United Press dispatches report a mine fire at the Baltimore slope of the Delaware and Hud son Company mine in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. Ten to fifteen workers were trapped but all miners were rescued in the afternoon as the blaze continued to rage.
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United Press Wire
Wilkes-Barre
Baltimore
Delaware & Hudeson Company
Commissioners See Property On Visit Tonight Meet
The Board of Water Commissioners weighed buying two acres at Runyon owned by John Davidson for 9000 dollars. A board trip to Runyon with engineer J. Mason and superintendent A. Crowell explored the offer, while reports of rights to wells and piping were not confirmed. The panel also considered buying a larger dynamo for the pumping station to improve city lighting.
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Board of Water Commissioners
Runyon
John Davidson
T. Clark
Davidson
Fountain Tract
J. Mason
A. Crowell
Clark
Raritan Water Company
Forte
Joseph Cottrell
Petition to pave Lewis Street surfaces for city council
A petition by A. P. Kennedy and signed by a majority of Lewis Street property owners requests paving with bituminous macadam asphalt block or sheet asphalt. It is expected to be presented at the next city council meeting.
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Lewis Street
A. P. Kennedy
Queen Alexandra In Critical Health After Cold
London report says Queen Alexandra's condition has worsened today as a heavy cold threatens her health. Court circles grow alarmed over the possible impact, while the king contemplates canceling his trip to Biarritz.
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United Press Wire
London
Queen Alexandra
Biarrits
National Laundry Offers Prompt Day Service on King Street
National Laundry on King Street advertises modern operences with prompt deliveries from 6.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The business, operated by KILLIAN and partner, claims to be the only up-to-date laundry in the city and offers work done by 4 if desired.
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King Street Telephone
Robbed in Kew Brunswick Man Identified as Suspect
New Brunswick report says Charles Van Arsdale of Milltown was assaulted and robbed of $3 near the Pennsylvania railroad on Nelson street last night. He identified the attacker as Eugene McDonald, who was later caught by police and positively identified.
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New Brunswick
Charles van Arsdale
Milltown
Pennsylvania Railroad
Nelson Street
Eugene McDonald
van Arsdale
McDonald
Vamp Arsdale
High School Girls Elope With Japanese Youths
Three Denver girls wed three Japanese youths last night after meeting them at a local school. The couples were married in Lar amie Wyoming. The item adds a note on advertising basics and a few want ads.
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United Press Wire
Denver
Col
Laramie
Wyoming
OY Cleaning Co Offers In Situ Fabric Cleaning
Cushions pillows mattresses rugs carpets and upholstery cleaned without removal or injury by OY Cleaning Co. services emphasize in place cleaning for home furnishings without disassembly. professional technique targets dirt stains and odors while preserving fabric integrity and color.
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Raritan
Fayette St
Theodore
Upper Smith Street
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
Jens Christensen, Sec’y
Protection Boys
Governor Fort
Delaware & Hudson Co
Smyrna
Masran
Belluno
Italy
Tassel
Innsbruck
Lafrana
Kew
Brunswick
Agedal
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