Paradoxical Evening Notices Amid City Happenings
In Mattox a sudden collapse after a disputed wage dispute near 7 pm prompted Dr. Long to attend and Mattox was removed in suspected poisoning. A fire at J Pollin's conservatory near Kensington produced smoke and alarms from No. 2 fire crew. Metropolitan reception in Brownwic and the Linealb Glee Alph of Philadelphia were announced, with other civic items including a new dog tax plan, water supply notes, and sewer discussions.
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Might
Long
Mattox
Ube
J. Polllon
Putnant Kensington
Eve Eadh
Uae
Cy Trok
Oefeld
Glee Alph
Phila
Fire and arrest reports from the town
A fire of apparent arson origin is reported with Becket and Engine Co No 1 responding. Traipo alleges enemies and Messer is jailed awaiting bail for examination of Wallace on an arson charge. Wallace is also in custody, with a bail hearing set for Friday. John Mitchell, a tramp, is jailed for 30 days by Judge Coddington.
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Becket
Traipo
Messer
Tussee Nash
Messier
Wallace
Lawrence Wallace
Nash
Jobn Mitchell
Lynch
Coddington
Plainfield school meeting to elect trustees and discuss budget
The annual District 35 school meeting will be held at the North Plain school on Somerset Street. Two trustees will be elected for three years, with Edwin L. Benny and Jobe McCutchen as nominees. Reports will be read and a $3,500 appropriation for next year debated. It notes women can vote at school meetings and expects many to attend.
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Distret No
Somerset Street
North Plain
Edwin L. Benny
Pines
Jobe McCutchen
Tao Pemaidaite
Lee Seeaaeng
Cities but liable for damages on streets ruling
Chief Justice Beasley filed a written opinion ruling that no action can be brought against a city in New Jersey for damages from unsafe street conditions. The decision hinges on statutory limits, noting the road term refers to township or county highways and excludes municipal streets. The piece also notes local street maintenance issues, a Mayor and City Council carriage ride, a perilous stroller incident, and local sports results and events.
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Beasley
Carter
Rahway
Ile Agalos
Opi
Burglar Trial Ends with Not Guilty Verdict
A late 19th century court scene recounts a burglary case where the defendant, accused of stealing two valuable gloves and a pawn ticket, was defended by counsel and testified about his alibi. Witnesses, including Miss Alice Whitney and Walter Rittenhouse, supported the defense, while the jury found the defendant not guilty after fifteen minutes of deliberation.
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Titaworth
Havenson
Goddard
Walter Attenhouse
Stroat Street
Madson Avenue
Walter Rittenhouse
Einalour
Feid
Alice Whitney
Edgar Serrell
Fred Fish
Waa
Charles Morse
Anbar Serrell
Sognsels
Surprise Partt Ments Vocal Thin Morn
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a surprise party plan with unclear details. No clear names, places, or dates readable. Summary reflects limited, non-specific fragments and uncertainty about participants or venue.
Building Two Homes on Elmwood Place Nears May Completion
Hand and Coddington are constructing two houses on Elmwood Place and expect to be ready for occupancy by May. A third house will start soon on the same street, with additional details noted as the project progresses.
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Hand
Coddington
Elmwood Place
Sciayon
Watsta
Emerya
Soe
Coe
Sie
Tse
R08 Westere Stttle disruption reported
Fragmentary OCR notes an incident Thursday around 10 o clock involving a person or entity named Fyne or Sege with unclear details. Further readable facts are unavailable.
Grers Domthors and Masks Hid The Dancers Teom YiFW
A masked revelry occurred with garish costumes and dancing until dawn. Guests included local families and notable residents such as King Gain, Annie Finley, Julie Finley, Walsh, Reed, and Mr. Cox, with festivities ending near first light.
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Grers
Teom Yifw
Lillie
Kine Gain
Annie
Julie Finley
Walsh
Katie Reed
Garvey
Charles M
Mra
Fidwie Pcox
Edwin Ceri
Lawrence McCann
Art Albert Mathews
Michael
8Dacos King
Mr. Frederickson
Jebustos Wilson
Jobe Otu
North Plainfield shop rebuilt in one day after illness
A North Plainfield butcher forced from his shop by illness moved to a new location the next day after constructing a shop in a single day. The note remarks on North Plainfield’s vigor and includes other brief items about events in Music Hall, a Newark ball, hay transport, and a borough fire alarm plan.
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North Plainfeld
North Plainfield
Music Hall
Newark
Weldmann
Mas
Veimg
Atlonee
Somerville
Unknown historical boxing patronich and racing figure
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts a popular pugilist backer named Mitchell who funded Mitchel to fight Corbett and later traveled from Boston to New Orleans where he died. It describes his wealth, ownership of racehorses, admiration for pugilists, and prominence in English society, noting his backing of many prizefighters over a decade in Ragland.
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Charlie
Mitchell
Sie
Miehell
Mitchel
Corbett
Boston
Rom
New Origges
England
Hilt
Ragland
Incomplete War News From New York Dated March Eighteenth
Sparse dispatches report no major progress. The Whites Star Freighter and the ship Neronle are still awaiting developments. vegment and others cling to hope amid halted hearings and stalled negotiations.
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Sreclad
Wren Vo Tae Covrefe
New York
Whites
Neronle
Vegmet
Ambiguous text on Amplelation schedule and directors
Fragmentary note mentions a spell of the Ampelation and lists directors for an event or meeting. No clear dates, places, or organizations are identifiable. The readable parts are insufficient to determine a definite headline or summary.
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Péleda
Thadea
Theer
Worth Plainfield
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Mayor and Greet
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Alfred Holmese
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Ammembly Mall
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Olen
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Ieee
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Dent
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