A Novel Use of the Trolley in Rail Yard Work
A report on trolley and electric motor use replacing switchmen and engine crews in passenger yard operations on the Pennsylvania and Erie railroads in Jersey City. Germany pioneered the change. Wagner Car Works in Satulo now markets trolley and electric motors for yard movement. Projected nationwide adoption within a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania and Erie
Jersey City
Germany
Wagner Car Works
Satulo
Hue Pe
United States
Elizabeth Receives Test Water Flow From Union Co
The Union Water Company conducted a test in Elizabeth with 85 psi, letting water flow for about an hour to inspect the mains. The line was found in order with no leaks, though pure water will not yet reach Elizabeth for several days and full supply is not guaranteed until later. The journal notes plans to provide an ample future supply if current tests prove adequate.
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Elizabeth
Elzabeth
Nee
Elizabeth Journal
Plainfield
Union Water Company
Ingenious Contrivance for Sand Free Wagons Wins Attention
A local inventor showcases a hot box style contrivance that keeps wagons clean by diverting sand and grit away from the axle. The simple mechanism uses a rotating wheel and collar opening to shed debris, claimed to be easy to apply and nearly indestructible. Meanwhile, Ernest hopes to wed Ethel after seeking parental consent, which leads to a dramatic reaction from her father. County papers aim to boost Ripley’s candidacy as a gubernatorial hopeful. racing figures Melvin and Parra figure in local chatter.
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New Street
Ports Welcome Arrivals Amid Quiet Health Report
Ships Labo Bremen City of Washington from Havane and another from Liverpool reached port Aug. 23 to Aug. 28, with dawn reports noting all aboard in good health. Dr Jenkins refrained from formal statements awaiting deputy Dr Tallmadge. No cases of cholera detected aboard Moravia.
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Feewen
Tre Commier Quanastors
Labo
Bremen
Liverpool
City of Washington
Havane
Jenkins
Tallmadge
Moravia
The President Calls Cabinet Meeting on Cholera Action
The President arrived in Wasureotus at 6:40 AM and summoned a Cabinet conference at the White House for noon to discuss government action over the cholera arrival. Government officers were to confer on the situation and next steps.
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White House
Train wreck on the New York Central kills three near New Hamburg
A newspaper train on the New York Central derailed at Drew Bridge near New Hamburg while approaching Pishkill Station. Three people were reported killed in the wreck, with the article noting it was unclear if the victims were trainmen or passengers.
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Courier
New York Central Road
Pishkill Station
New Hamburg
Harmless Heterodon Platyrhinus on Exhibition at Park Drug Store
A rare snake from Washington Park, identified as Heterodon Platyrhinus, is on display at EB Shaw's drug store. Prof Franklin of the High School labels it a spreading adder or blowing viper, but notes it is harmless. The item urges preservation and invites local specimens for the school cabinets.
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Charles A
EB. J .Shaw
Franklin
Min
D. & Jordan
Smith
Plainfield
Raf
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Benjamin Harrison
Por Vick-Paessperr
Whitelaw Reid
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Harrison
New Yaux Press
Sullivan
Boynton Beach
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North Avenue
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O County
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Somerset Messenger
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Tral
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Henry Goeller
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Plainfield Street Railway
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Boice, Runyon & Co
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Ig, W. Reamer, Ly
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John H. Sayres
Saranac
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L. Douglas Sine
Erie, Sree
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Saare “Aw
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Park Ave
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Tee Ove
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Geo. B. Fountain
Fusblic
C. 4
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Laamire
American Steam Laundry
H. W. Marshall
Woolston & Buckle
Hoagland
Express
AUVES
Lehigh Coal
Mason's
L.A. Rheaume, Ag.t
Broadway
Randolph
Dorreas
Herman A. Weber
Liberty Street
Garey’s
T. J. Carey
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Seth
F. Linke
J. P. Laire & CO
Front Street
A. D. Thompson
LYON
Roberts
Schepflin & CO
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Laing
Front St
Madison Ave
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A. M. Grifen
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Welcome Globe Stores
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Haruman Steel
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