Controversy Over Planned Memorial High School in Plainfield
A long contested account discusses Mr. Babcock and the Board of Education in Plainfield and the planned Memorial High School project. It notes alleged motives, political pressure, and hidden plans to place a modern building on Central Avenue with an estimated cost of 75,000 to 100,000 dollars, raising questions about transparency and local accountability.
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Mamdooms
Office of & Paper
Borth Avenue
Wadeword
Central Avenue
Piainfeld Aebooaeiier
Lagislature
Inte Georg
HM. Babcock
Plocation
Babcock
Maja Reid
Rome
Muteoek
Sam Pwiund
Saul the
Mr. Babcock
Baba Foe
Pisiefeld
Menorial
Male
Memorial High School
Wbtel
Woman Recovers After Using Chamberlain's
A sick woman in Towleye La was treated with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a medical mishap. She reportedly improved within forty minutes following the dose, and the report notes Bevood's Pharmacy on Park and Nou sveuge as the place of sale.
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Tiel
Cbamberlain
Bevood
Park End
One Fault Easily Remedied Courier Want Ad Pay
Fragmentary note about two faults with one easily remedied the other irreparable. Mentions a Courier want ad that will quickly remedy and that the courier wants payment. Names and places are unclear but the item suggests a repair or advertisement issue in a newspaper context.
Recital and meetings mark Presbyterian week events
Tonight Professor MacClymont performs a second organ recital at the First Presbyterian Church. The Woman's Home Missionary Society and prayer meeting gather tomorrow afternoon. A variety of local notices follow, from fire department reports to a pigeon club formation and a planned installation of officers, with weather continuing to affect schedules.
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New Brunswick
First Presbyterian Chered
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Leola Trier Elizaveth
Chiesa
Wemittett Sud
Gree
Warren Chapel
Sanday ‘ School
Endeavor Society
Bedlam Jay Loose at Wigwam Show
A chaotic stage performance titled Bedlam jet loose drew a large crowd of pale faces at Wigwam last night. The piece, by W. A. Newcorn, followed an asylum theme with a nurse, keeper, patient roles, and a drunken offbeat finale. Cast members included Timothy Simple, Miss Nightingale, and Adolph, with songs by Ed Wolff and a dance to close. The audience praised the actors, bouquets awarded to Mr. Usefield and Mrs. Westphal, and a postshow supper followed.
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Ed Wolff
Ireland
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Celle
Misa Nightengale
Beetle Asylum
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Newcorn
Adolher
Teeh
Fred Canfeld
W. A. Westphal
Richard York
Harry Drier
Mr. Usefield
Mra Westphal
Wilam Newcorn
DC. Allen
Dr. Lyst
Oris
Patieot
Mise Phoretee Marah
W. A. Weelptat
Timothy Lump
York
Wolk
Madame Lombard
Jandele
Stra
W. A. Weetptyal
Susie Wood
Lisle Duvier
Mary Anderson
Sister Roth
Dr Kings New Discovery Promised Refund If No Benefit
A 19th century advertisement offers Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee after a fair trial if no benefit. The offer notes free trial bottles at L Wn. ph's Pharmacy 21 Wee Front street with large sizes priced 60c and $1. The text also describes a fire incident near Patrick Nugent’s house on Third Street and nearby Cadman’s mill, detailing alarms, water bucket work, and box calls amid property concerns and potential losses.
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Dr. King
Patrick
John M. Tetfeld
Cadman
Bremen
Local Social Notes From Netherwood and Nearby Towns
Netherwood and surrounding areas record a busy social scene with visits from New York figures Jobe Beat and Miss Lida Boyce while local residents recover from illness. Levi Hetfield shows improvement as John Ridley remains very ill and barely speaks. Church officials Rev. De Lewis and Rev. Mills engage in religious duties. invitations go out for gatherings in New York and Washington Rock on Decoration Day.
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Netherwood
Ware
Levi Hetfield
Madison Avenue
Jobe Beat
New York
Auaries de Graw
W. Mulligan and Son
West Fourth Street
Ealy
Hunter
Morrie County Christien Endeavor Society
German Valley
BR Fay Mills
Opooestine Kingdom
Mini
W. EB Taylor
Fisckensack
Taylor
J. Pred Maclunald
East Front Suet
John Ridley
Second
Lida Boyce
Somerset Street
Clare Laoning
Hote
Leo Windham
Mary Killinger
Mra Windham
Arington
James
B. W. Hand
Christ
BB. Tyler
Vo Eberee
W. J. Kiely
Steiner Place
Star Bicycle Company of
Harold
West Fifth Street
Wother
Brooklyn
Dawellen
Les Pienie
Washington Rock
Decorston
Anna J. Wilber
East Beck
Street
Brie
Mary's Cemetery
Henry Leland
Caleb Dickinson
East Fifth Street
Leland
Chi | Board of Trade
George Limagnolo
East Front
Bowling for a Prize at the Catholic Young Men's Lyceum
Opening games of the Indiv league were held at the Catholic Young Men's Lyceum with classes A B and D, handicaps set for all bowlers. Scores ranged from 116 to 169 as players prepare for upcoming matches scheduled for class B tomorrow, class D Monday, and class A next Tuesday.
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Carty, Batscher
Kiley
Lynch
Whalental
Nendicap
Tve Ping
D. Galheath
J. Ner
Gallagher
W Kiley
Curren M. Winn
M. Owens
J. Fiyon
J. Moran
T. Hughes
W. It Forrister
M. Oxsben
Delahanty
T. Owens
Connors
T. Murphy
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Ten small vessels removed to North Brother Island
May 24 report from New York states ten small vessels were moved to North Brother's Island as an urgent step amid months of heightened warning and ongoing observation with fifteen suspects under watch.
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the Courier
New York
North Brother's Island
Cataract Removed From Mr Gladstone's Eye
Lexpos May 24 report says a cataract was successfully removed from Mr Gladstone's right eye in the morning. He was in excellent spirits afterward.
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Lexpos
Mr. Gladstone
Roaming Dog Delays Express Driver On Berges Point Run
A dog consigned to E. W. Mills for United States Express Company from Berges Point roamed the city after escaping from a train handoff. Driver Wilken pursued the animal along the track and into the Babduck Building before learning the dog was intended for the Mills agent. Local resident J McIntyre identified the dog as valuable and the case was reported to authorities.
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United Huaes Express Company
Berges Point
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Wilken
Tarse
Babcuck
Toma
J | Mclntyre
Jake
William 7, ire awarded a tract across Green Brook
Yesterday afternoon at Mer's Pavilion committees from the Union and Somerset County Board of Freeholders opened bids for a new iron bridge across Green Brook at the Netherwood area. William T. Kirk of the city had the lowest bid of 81757 and was awarded the contract to build a 31 foot six inch span with a twenty foot roadway and two five foot sidewalks and new trusses.
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Mer's
Union
Somerset County Bosidn
Freeholders
Greenbrook
Netherwood
Nen Compan
William T. Kirk
Shutawater
Springfield Concert Held by GA. R Men Under Horagne
A concert by GA. R men directed by William Horagne was staged in Springfield last night. About twenty Plainfielders attended including J. Van Epe who sang two pleasing solos. Me Reeder of Newark performed a jam with a baritone and trombone effect. John F. Broxan of East Third Street died last night after a brief illness at age 83, longtime resident and widower with four children. Greenbrook native.
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GA. R Men
William Horagne
Springfeld
Jobn F. Broxan
East Third Sireet
Pisingeld
Greenbrook
Earthquake Felt in St Louis Area Last Night
A distinct earthquake shock lasting about two seconds was felt in Louis city and nearby areas, including several places around the city. No damage reported, residents described the tremor as a sudden jolt that rattled windows and light fixtures.
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Tue Courier
Louis
Rabid anarchists in Paterson spark dynamite scare
Paterson May 24 police uncovered a series of rabid anarchists in Paterson who manufacture dynamite bombs. Many arrests are expected as authorities tighten security.
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the Courier
Paterson
Pomba
Pleasant Weather Tomorrow Forecast Noted
Weather observer Donn predicts pleasant conditions for tomorrow in New York as the forecast calls for warm temperatures and light winds. No significant precipitation expected.
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New Yoas
Governor Vetoes Lawson Play Bill Prohibiting Flags
Special to the counter Almanac May 24. Gov Plower vetoed the Lawson Play bill which bans the display of foreign flags on public buildings. The veto signals a clash over flag display policy and state authority.
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Alnant
Plower Haw
Cholera Deaths Reported in Warsaw
Special to the Courier reports several deaths from cholera in Warsaw on May 24.
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Wrecial
Warsaw
Riot at Buckip Hollow Leaves Men Dead
Special to The Cockiee reports a riot at Buckip Hollow this morning in Scerrapate Pennsylvania resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries as law enforcement moves to control the scene.
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Scerrapate
Buckip Hollow
Governor signs bill into law No 61 in May night session
Taxwrox May 24 reports Governor Werta Med Benaie signed Bill No 61 after a late session. The measure becomes law. The event marks the administration's legislative action and approval by the governor.
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Werta
Renees
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