Postage stamp theft case expands to national scale
B Smith arrested in Washington for stealing postage. detectives pursue William Beach and a suspect named Simmersiitz as the crime widens. Police find 6,300 stamps in a satchel and estimate over two hundred thousand stamps missing across the country. Smith offers to confess if guaranteed leniency. Beach sold stolen stamps while evading charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Smith
Wlso
Plainfielder
William al Beach
Washington
Simmersiitz
Thursto
Smith
New York
Orange
N. J
Earl
Polee
Beach
Fragmentary Verse Note on Brook Waters and Preservation
A brief, fragmented reflection on summertime brook waters described as laughing and clear. It pivots to a questioning line about preservation, mentioning fears or awe without completing a full argument or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Native American Tribal Anniversary Celebration Report
The article describes a tribal anniversary event with musical performances by Conscilmab, Mrs Canfield, Great Sachem Brown, Harry Drier, Mr J Svell, and James Penny. Members from Iona Council and several ladies attended. The piece recalls the tribe’s founding on October 9, 1889 and a past incident involving painted pale faces and loud war whoops that drew police attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canfield
Sachem Brown
Harry Drier
R Peterson
J. Svell
Great Sopee
Incis
James Penny
Wephal
N.C. Mague
A. J. Stigtitz
Iona Council
Scheeldin
Wallis
Bohan
Mra.leman
Frazee
Gattman
Jeora
Isdo
Trive
N. C. Mazne
Massachusetts
Sachem
Stetger
Planfield
Stelle
Venino divorce case mention in Courier humor
A New York Law reporter asked Courier for a copy containing Venino divorce accounts saying the Press used country style writing. The exchange drew laughs in the Courier office as staff repeated the remark about beheading and tail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Law
Courier
Venino
Press
Courier Office
Movement in Lodges Sparks Tense City Debate
Fragmentary OCR notes describe tensions within Pythian and German lodge groups in Detroit, mentioning movement toward separation and recognition of English speaking brethren within city lodges, amid intra lodge divisions and calls for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie City
Detroit
Fan Finds No Partner as Loneliness Fades
Fannie nicknamed Fan has lost her beau and fears lifelong singleness. Her family’s care highlights a quiet domestic hardship and social expectation for companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie
Fan
Scott Breaks the Scott Breaks SE Rides Tw eek
Monte Scott of the Crescent Wheelmen rode twenty-five miles on the Panweed Scotch Plains course aiming to break Tommy Hughes world record of 1 hour 29 minutes 29 seconds. He succeeded lowering the record by four minutes 51 1 seconds to 1 hour 5 minutes 21 3 seconds amid broken pacers tires and a puncture. E T Hand finished first in 1 11 39 with Rydell close behind and Hood awarded a $40 gold watch or diamond pin for being first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan Plains
Rourne
Monte Scott
Crescent
Tommy Hughes
Wes'field
Rahway
South Avenue
Leland Avenue
IL N. Line
E. T. Hand
K Smith
N. Rydell
Gotthell
Smith
Hand
Rydell
Line
Scott
Con
Jackson
East Front Streets
Spalding
Hood
The Busy Career of the Mas Seed the Republican Boosts District
In 1876 after Yale he studied law and taught in Chicago. He settled in Beloit Kansas and practiced law, married Hilda S. of Beloit, became a leading local figure, and helped organize the Equitable Mortgage Company in 1884. He moved to New York in 1884 and later to Cranford and Elizabeth New Jersey, staying active in politics as Republican central committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Williams & Thompson
Chiesago Law School
Bryant & Stratton
Collée
Chicago
Beloit
Kansas
Eonsia
Hilda S
Missouri
Fowler
States Organization
Kansas City
Gleepac
Hudson
New York
Cranford
Eliza
Gore
Cane
Union County
Ada Fowler
Republican Central Committee
Republican Party
Fidel
United States
Putnam and DeGraw sale on Spanish in evening shades
Notices of sales by Putnam and DeGraw this evening and tonight. Also rail replacements in the car house, shade tree cutting on West Third near Plainfield, and bowling at Arlington alleys next week. A baby found on Cousellman Winkler's porch prompts a request to Chief Pabgborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam & DeGraw
Electric
West Third 2
Plainfield Avenue
Scott Press Works
Arlington
Cousellman Winckler
Climax
Jack Beaver
Earl
Eliabeth
Manning
West Front Street
Marsh, Ayers & Co
New Jersey
Local cyclists report smooth roads after pleasant ride
H Hoffman and Robert Odell of South Orange rode in last night, arriving in under an hour. They noted the roads are the best they have seen this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hoffman
Robert Odell
South Orange
Croup Prevention Tip and Remedy Ad at Reynolds Pharmacy
Advice to prevent croup in children cites early hoarseness and rough cough as first signs. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised as effective if given at hoarseness or after cough develops, with 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by Reynolds Pharmacy, Part and North Avenues, Armstrong manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I' Chamberlain
Reynolds Pharmacy
Part
North Avenues
TY 8
Armstrong
Reward Offered for Cane Catarre in Rompe Region
A notice from J. Cheney & Es of Rompe offers a reward of one hundred dollars for a cane catarre that cannot cure. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a local reward notice involving specified parties and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarre
Ae Hess
J. Cheney & ES
Rompe
Primary Meld to the Bortagh Left Beight Shel ly Atcented
Democrats held a primary at the borough where Morse, Concklin, Howell and Neal were declared elected. After a count Charles Kline Morse Hance Concklin Cage Howell Saunders and Neal tallied, with delegates empowered to fill vacancies before adjourning sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Congresstsad
Shelly
L. OC
Edward Morse
Appol Teliers
Mr. French
Messrs
Hance
Concklin
Howell
Neal
Saunders
Kline
Morse
Concuiin
Suit for Damages From Collision Between Wagons
Robinson sues Rogers for damages to a wagon after a collision on August 14. Judge Nash heard the case with W S Angleman for the plaintiff and George De Meza for the defendant. Arguments focused on wagon speed and the wagon broke a wheel blocking the road. Metor Higgins and the conductor assisted in clearing the track. The justice reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Fire Bug Trick Noted At Randolph's Drug Store
A Courier reporter saw a burned rear area of Randolph's Drug Store on West Front Street where fire damage was smoldering. A large piece of material lay between the building and a fence, lit and wedged to smother the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph's
West Front Street
Coutier
First Smoke Held by Plainfield Forresters Court
The Plainfield Court No. 1144 Independent Order of Foresters held its first smoker last night initiating one candidate and receiving four propositions. Visitors included Courts from Somerville Duneden Elizabeth and Newark with High Chief Ranger Bingham of Elizabeth and High Counsellor Merford of Newark. It was a pleasant night with refreshments.
Fullback Abbott Burt In Football
A game between Leal's Gret and Newark Academy ended 6 to 0. Wesley Abbott, a back for Leal's Gret, was seriously injured in a scrimmage and had to be carried home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott Burt
Leal
Grret
Newark Academy
Wesley Abbott
Bridge gag ends with ten day sentence
Chief Pangbo leads J oe Roedette in a bizarre case described as a bridge gag. The event notes a ten day sentence for Moncton, while others received different punishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pangbo
Joe Roedette
Might
Moncton
Local Remedy Ad From Reynold’s Pharmacy
Fragmentary ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with mention of Reynold's Pharmacy as a seller.
Soldier evangelists address Second Baptist group gathering
A clerical gathering featured Rev J W Richerdems of Cay Bentten Cyber Speakers and other pastors from Indianapolis Moores town Jersey City Bridgeton Morristown Belvidere Osamden and Newark. Officers elected include President Rev J Clement French and Vice Presidents Rev Corporus Brett Miss Caroline H Brookfield and Miss Roverta Harris. State leaders listed cover junior work missionary and evangelical duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Voluneer
Roudthaler
Indianapolis
W. T. Lambar
Moorestore
Br. Burrell
J. Clement French
Newark
Corporus Brett
Jersey City
Caroline H. Brookfield
Belvidere
W. D Staltz
Bridgeton
Roverta Harris
Willard L Hamiton
Hamilton Turner
Wenonah
A. WeWitt Mason
Morristown
Edward L. Parr
A. W. Bailey
Atlanticity
Joseph H. Whent
Trenton
Zimmerman
New Brunswick
State Department
A. W. Spooner
Osamden
J. Judson Pierson
Bridge- Lou
New Jersey Endeavorer
Alice B. Spangenberg
Netherwood
F. B Everms
Prelude and Anthem at Uptown Church Evening Service
Morning program includes Gaumant Anthem O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and preludes in B major and D minor. Evening features Prelude Offertoire La fete de psques and selections by Poelude-mn D. Price with revery and devotional tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaumant
Peace of Jerusalem
Poelude
Preiude
Psques
Justice Crossley Court Sleepy Street Incident
Yesterday morning Jake Overland and Herman Smith were found sleeping on a street after a night of drinking, with officials noting their condition. The case is under review by Justice Crossley's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Overland
Herman Smith
Reinaville Merchants Tout Patent Remedy
Jacop the merchant claims Reinaville citizens have many colds and need bottles of a remedy in homes. The notice notes sales at the pharmacy on Park and North Avenues, with T Armstrong as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinaville
Asys Jacop
Pharm
Park and
Nomh
Armstrong
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ture
Circular Plainfield
Agnes Fosburg
APD
Plainfinders
Five Mines
Panweed Scotch Plains
Prise
Charles
Gave Carney
Uchamberlain
Reynold's
Soldiers OF the Cross
Evertice O
Ensenger
J. W. Richerdems
Cay Bentten
Hash
Justice
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!