Inquiries on Politics Crime and Industry in New Jersey
A garbled 19th century New Jersey scene touches on insect damage to cranberries in Southern New Jersey, debates over state banks and Democratic platforms, and a Plainfield arrest for abducting Annie Kilner. It mentions race track politics, Pennsylvania Railroad block system tests, and a festival with army fare reflecting wartime comforts. The article weaves political suspense with local incidents and public concerns in New Jersey.
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Tuene
Arthur Randolph
Plainfield
Annie Kilner
New York
Mr. Parmales
Piala- Held Avenue
Yes
New Jersey
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Bravewick
North Plainfield Attendees at Thirtieth Regiment Reenactment
A list of residents from North Plainfield who attended a reenactment of the Thirtieth Regiment at Flemington yesterday includes Theodore Ratan David emi Peter Weaver Samael Moore and G. Ran nip among others. Various local residents report travels, visits, and personal events such as weddings and funerals, with notes on Mrs. Acheson’s marriage to Adamstar and several trips to nearby cities and resorts.
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Bomely
T.& Wheeler
Park Avenue
Hudson River
Mariha Acheson
Lemuel J. Acheson
Kant Pub Street
Adamstar
Ant Tuewley
Menaa Kuen
Sandford
Mosher
Chatham
Chalmers Dp
Copeen
Grace Church
Greenvilleurn
Raber
Lindes
Milibane Sa
Muoder
Mignon
Baltimore
West Front Street
Elizabethan Warrant Sought for Henry J Pool
Jay 8 Taylor now living in Elisabeth accuses Henry J Pool an Elizabeth insurer of fraudulently obtaining funds. Taylor says Pool urged him to post bond and mortgage, then used the money to build a house. He alleges Pool promised repayment from the association but was thwarted when funds ran short. Other accusers exist and Taylor seeks prosecution.
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Jay
Taylor
City
Elisabeth
Henry J. Pool
Elzabeth
New York
Poola
Posenrn
Death of John C Smalley in Maple Avenue home
John C Smalley, 65, died last night at his Maple Avenue residence after a prolonged illness. A native of Somernst ay nab Reet cat shoe 1870, he lived in Clarksville, returned to his home county, and moved again to Werblegion Rock before settling on Maple Avenue. Survived by wife and children, extended family mourns his passing with kin in Virginia and elsewhere. James, brother of Mrs. Firman Campbell, also noted among his relatives.
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Yostmamer Pope
Chicago
EA. T
Evona
Mary Illsley
Washington
Baltimore
Ubaries Schermerbors
Operator Schermerhorn
Wesern Union
Homer
Boston
Oniorne
Park Avenue
Oscar Teal and
Mercer Avenue
Houthern
L. I
William L Seeety
Comfort
C. Dore Jagat
Washington Avenue
Iey Vo
Madison Ing Labensed
Mins May Thorn
East Secondtreet
Mra Willam Perrine
East Orange
Col
Mra
Jobe A. Hall
Grove Street
Asbury Park
OfMcer K
Waverley
Froot Street
Officer McUne
Min Annie Gillman
Winkou
Main
Mim Grace Uool
Marion
Ackerman
West Seventh Sreet
O'Brien
Courier
Jack
Harold Willa
LaGrande
John C. Smalley
North Plaingeld
Chin Howe
Green Brook
Mr. Smalley
Clarksville
Mouve County
Werblegion Rock
Holes on Somerset Street Pose Severe Risk to Pedestrians
On Somerset Street between John Stone’s Drive and the Brook, recently dug deep holes for an electric pole installation remain unfenced and unfilled. Pedestrians, including a man crossing last evening, have tripped, tearing trousers and injuring his leg. The railroad company is urged to fill the holes immediately to prevent further accidents.
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Somerset Street
Johnston's Drive
Brook
S Mall
Undep Svence
Anil
Be Will Fish and Others Plan River Fishing Tour
Be Will Fish cod Fish and Thes Fish Rome and Officer Mattox start a vacation, visiting Clay Pit Nethe then Greenville Jersey City and Ocean for fishing days. They aim to fish Washington Market on return and later go upriver for more angling before resuming business. Goldman Soul and Lelebentritt fished for finoy tribe at fish log banks, catching various species amid river conditions.
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Mattox
Nethe
Greenville
Jersey City
Washington
M Goldman
Joseph Soul
Joe Lelebentritt
Justice Court Hears Arrests At Elizabeth Jail
A summons entered in a contract case relates to Kesdall on Chase with a September 15 return. The Elizabeth court, held daily at the jail, ordered two colored youths held on $250 bail after arrest by Captain Grant on a Newark jail release. They face a robbery charge at Mrs Moon house on East Third Street. The Associated Yule Club of New Jersey plans Elizabeth bicycle race events as local youths prepare for a forthcoming ride.
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Kesdall
Chase
Elizabeth
Captain Grant
Newark
Sery
New Jersey
Cines Elizabeth
Crescent Academy
Crescenti psy on Orange wert Saturday
Fragmentary OCR item mentions an event on Saturday in Orange with unclear details. Names and places are unreadable, but the piece signals a social or local activity involving Crescenti. Further readable context is needed for precise summary.
Mysterious Halliday murder shocks Crosby town
The body of old Pat Halliday was found this morning under his boat dwelling. Public anger rises toward Halliday as authorities fear possible lynching. Local notes report multiple incidents and events from Gann to Perth Amboy, including entertainments, rides, and a minor accident at the riverfront.
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Wes
Mwonetons
Old Paat Halliday
Mre Flalliday
Rane
Abe
Fragmented OCR: New York to Cincinnati Rail Schedule
Partial text shows a New York to Cincinnati route on a passenger train. It mentions dining car service and a fare around 5.00, with an arrival time in Cincinnati around 6.00. Details are garbled but indicate a railroad timetable snippet from the era.
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Charepenks
Obie
Coe Aa v
Seopee
Bnas
New York Pen
Cincinnat
Sost
Lous
Broady fragments mix in candid 19th century notes
A collage of local notices and anecdotes describes street work near Grove Church, a wagon incident on Tomcrest street, and a political scene with a cigar offer. It mentions a church addition nearing completion, borough improvements, and stray remarks about a congress candidate. An exchange with General Lee is included.
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Grove
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