Smith Arrest Sparks Large Stamp Robbery Case
Retired courier B R Smith is jailed in Washington for stealing postage stamps in a large scheme. W Longstreet and others are under arrest as detectives trace a plot involving two hundred thousand or more stamps of various denominations. Several women aided the theft and a hotel room exchange led to a satchel of stamps found on Beach and others. The case widens as police pursue leads and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is asked to verify recovered property.
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Wr B. Smith
St Washington
Plainfielder
Smith
W. Longstreet
William al Beach
Pilliard Parc
Washington
Simmerslitz
Reaven
Ubt
Eabip
Biae
Ion
New York
Orangey N. J
Sati
Beech
Kith
Tn Orange
Hand
Chief of Police
Beach
Earl
Bureau of’ Engraving and Printing
Osual
Plainfield
Longfellow's Tribute in a Brookside Memoriam
Fragmentary lines describe a brook and a tribute to Longfellow. The readable text hints at preservation and learning from experts, with a focus on nature and memory rather than a complete narrative.
Crowded Wigwam Echoes Fifth Anniversary of Red Men
A large crowd attended a Five Anniversary celebration at the wigwam with lights and music. Leaders including George Leathwite from Camden and Great Representative Patton from Paterson spoke as decor and entertainments filled the night amid war whoops and a festive feast.
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George Leathwite
Camden
Patton
Paterson
Westlake
Sachem Bowerman
Elizabeth
Westphal
Canfield
Sachem Brown
Harry Drier
Brother Peterson
A. J
Francis
James Penny
Wetphal
C. L. Holstein
W. A Westobel
R. E. Seeman
N. G. Margue
A. J. Stigitz
Jona Council
Scneelein
Mra. Walls
Bohas
Angieman
Frazee
Gattman
Emerevses
Grayev
Coro
Yevisvo
Trive
N. C. Mague
Red Men
Massachusetts
Sachem
Stetger
Plainfield
Steller
Venino divorce case recounted in puzzled editor voice
A New York Law reporter asked the Courier for the Venino divorce accounts claiming The Press lacked coherence. County officials laughed at his remark about the country style of the writing.
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New York Law
Courier
Rier
Movement of Lodges Pushes for English Language Use
The movement among fraternal lodges advocates English use and separation from German groups in the country. In Detroit Germans have formed their own German Pythians lodges, signaling a division along ethnic lines within the fraternal order.
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Thie City
Gwo
Airdady
Detroit
Unclear romance note finds a hopeful phrase
A fragmentary item shows Fan fearing spinsterhood and catching sight of the idea Fans Mepaired in a store window, reflecting themes of companionship and social expectations.
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Fancie
Fan
Scott Breaks The Record In Panwood Plains Race
The race on the Panwood Soviet Plains course drew many spectators. E T Hand of Betherwood won with 1 hour 5 minutes 2 13 seconds after Hand crossed first on handicap in 1 11 39. Scott, paced by failing pacemakers, finished second with a punctured tire and a flat rear tire, earning a Spalding prize while Hand chose between a gold watch or diamond pin.
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E. T. Hand
Betherwood
Pizish
South Avenue
Leland Avenue
I. N. Lane
E Smith
C. N
C. Gottheil
Gottheil
Smuhts
Hand
Finshed
Rydell
Line
Scott
Jackson
East Front Streets
Spalding
Putman DeGraw sell Spanish crepe in evening shades today
Multiple brief items note a sale of Spanish crepe by Putman and DeGraw this evening, plus various local notices. Rail lines replace old rails in the electric railway house, shade trees cut on Third Street near Pisinield, and bowling match at Arlington next Thursday.
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Putman & DeGraw
Electric Railway
Est Third
Pisinield
Le _Scott Press Works
Arlington
Cousellman Wimechler
Holy Cross
Plainfeld
Sixth Street
Wick Council
Climax Gun Club
Jock Beaver
Wy Ayers & Co
State League of New Jersey Building and Loan Associations
Trenton
Hoffman and Odell Ride In From South Orange
H. Hoffman and Robert Odell of South Orange came over last night on their wheels for the ride. The roads were the best they have had this season. They arrived in less than an hour.
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H. Hoffman
Robert Odell
South Orange
Croup Prevention Advice From Early Reader Note
A fragment warns that early hoarseness signals croup and a specific remedy is suggested. The text mentions Chamberlain's Cough and a preventive message for parents. It references a manager and unclear location, with garbled wording throughout.
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Reyedids
Armenveg
Noted Beloit Lawyer and Politician Fowler Passes
The obituary profiles Major Adam Fowler a Beloit Kansas lawyer and longtime Republican leader. It covers his education at Beloit College and Yale, law study in Chicago, early practice in Beloit Wisconsin and Beloit Kansas, role with Equitable Mortgage Company, time in New York, and later life in Crawford and Eliza. It notes his chairmanship of the Republican Central Committee and his Tariff stance and opposition to silver coinage.
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Beloit College
Tn School
Beloit
Kansas
Mitchel
Missouri
Pacific
Fowler
Atorney
Equitable Mo Company
Kansas City
Beu
on-the-Hudson
New York
Crawford
Newsex
Eliza
Canto Union
Adam Fowler
Mace
Republican Central
Fill
Edoc
Primary delegates chosen at Freehold convention
In Freehold on Monday a Democratic primary for congressional delegates concluded with four top finishers elected. Tellers L. O. Kl and Edward Moree presided as votes were counted. results listed Kline seven Morse six Hance twelve Condikin ten Cage seven Howell eight Saunders one Neall twelve. Delegates empowered to fill vacancies. meeting adjourned.
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Freehold
L. O. Kl
Edward Moree
H.O. H Conesiin
J. T
French
Messrs
Hance
Voncklin
Howell
Neal
Saunders
Weil
Mr. French
Kline
Morse
Condkiin
Cage
Nealll
Sing Die
How's This One Hundred For Catarrh Cure Offer
An old advert promises one hundred units as a decaphating remedy for catarrh that cannot be cured. The brief note appears in a clipped sale style with no verifiable details.
Robinson vs Rogers collision damages case before Justice Nash
Robinson sues Rogers for damage to a wagon after a wheel collapsed and blocked the rail line. Meotormen Higgins and the conductor helped clear debris and restore travel. There was cross examination over speed at the time. decision reserved by Justice Nash.
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Robinson
Fire Bug Attempt Found Behind Randolph's Drug Store
Last evening a possible incendiarism incident was seen behind Randolph's drug store on West Front Street. A large crumpled piece of paper was lit and stuffed between the building and a fence but the fire was smothered and caused no visible damage.
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Randolph
West Front Street
Siley
Porrsters Hold Their First Smoke Night
The Court Plainfeld No 1144 of the Independent Order of Forrestera hosted its first smoker with initiating one candidate and four propositions. Visitors attended from Somerville Newark and neighboring Courts. High Chief Ranger Bing ham and High Chief among Merford spoke as the event concluded with refreshments and a social chat.
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Plainfeld
Forrestera
Somervile
Daneben
Edizabeth
Newark
Bingham
Abbott Hurt as Newark Academy Beats Pont Frêt Team
In a football game between Pont Fret and Newark Academy Center Cree, Abbott, Newark’s captain, suffered rib injuries in a scrimmage and had to be carried home.
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Pont Fret
Newark Academy
Abbott
Sno
Bridge Garg Pulled Chief Sh Rin or Adio
Twenty days were prescribed for all except Mancton who received ten days in the unusual local case. The report references Bridge Charles Us and Omer mother and notes Fontaine, lodawes fontaine, and Doty in the proceedings.
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Shrin
Omer Mother Bridge
Charles
Mancton
Evangelical meeting elects officers amid calls for renewed zeal
The meeting discussed the need to revitalize evangelizing amid apathy and factional tension. Officers elected for the year include President Rev J Clement French of Newark and Vice Presidents Rev Corvelius Brett Jersey City and Miss Caroline H Brook Belvidere.
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Randthaler
Indianapolis
W. T. & Lambar
Moorestohn
K. Borrell
J. Clement French
Newark
Corvelius Brett
Jersey City
Caroline H.rrook
Belvidere
W. Ostaltz
Ton
Roverta Harris
Willard L. Hamilton
Hamilton Turner
Wenonah
A. DeWitt Mason
Morristown
Edward L. Farr
A. W. Bailey
Atlantic City
Joseph H. Wright
Trenton
Zimmerman
New Brunswick
State Department
Jestor Work
A. W. Spooner
Camden
J. Judson Pierson
Bridgeton
New Jersey Endeavorer
Alice B. Spangenberg
Basic at the Uptons Church Morning Service Program
The reading shows a church program at Uptons Church titled Basic Siar with items including Prelude Allegretto in B major, Anthem Pray for the Peace, Offertoire La fete de paques, and The radiant morn, plus misread lines like Yostinde and Cam Saucto.
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Galimant
Svening
Woodward
Cam Saucto
Mase
Justice Croseley Court Sees Two Held on Morning Hearing
Yesterday morning Jate Overland and Herman Susith were found in custody during proceedings at Justice Croseley's court. The case concerns an incident at Benen premises with unclear details in the docket.
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Jate Overland
Herman Susith
Benen Prs Amg
Fragmentary quote from Rainsville merchant on illness and fear
An incomplete district quote from Jecop Brow of Rainsville discusses illness and concern for families amid a situation described as widespread among Indians and children, with mothers wary of care.
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Rainsville
Jecop
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Admen's Wight
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