Town railway fight reshapes Philadelphia streets in 1900s case
In a heated 1909 Philadelphia council debate, William Penn street rail plans faced opposition from key figures including mayoral allies and the Ben Franklin Railway Company. The discussion covered franchise rights, city improvements, and the cost to residents as advocates urged timely approval and public works, while critics warned of financial burdens.
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Brostiywite
Abel Tee
Deis
Ature
Newart
Painfeld
Nors Plainfeld
Eay Visinfield
Ciy
Aleo
Rettaie
Spargen
Blgueay AT Wee FIELD Incident Report
An account describes an early evening disturbance near a residence on Ve Lowe street where Mr Alison, returning home late from a train, faced two men demanding money. He handed over cash, claimed no danger, and proceeded on his way after the confrontation.
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Alison
T. Ve
Lily Moony
Lawrie Wiss Dt anEx Fee Application In Essex County
The court approved 612,000 in fees for the firm Haveo Powers and associates of Newark for their work in adjusting an assignment related to an age misrepresentation. The judge found the amount just in light of the extensive labor and time required by the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley & Sone
Manuufacturees
Newark
Kesex
Haveo & Powers Laiba Clty
Boorse Visit and Death At West Prout
Fragmentary report describes Boorse visiting Plainmeld and George Moore of United States Express Company. A man named Jer ny Lay indicated Moore died from poison at a home in West Prout. Details show a short time elapsed before discovery and questioning of two companions.
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George Moore
United States Express Company
Jerny Lay
Saranel Rose
West Prout
Evening gathering sparks youth music party in East Prout street
A group of young friends organized a music party calling on Mum Mande Van Dyde of East Prout street. Guests included individuals from New York and nearby towns while refreshments were served at a local location late in the evening.
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Mum Mande van Dyde
East Prout Street
Aung
Awetis
New York
Lew Hrunschen
Sowih Plain Fen
Sorta Pratetiehd
Une Ety
Thren Ocluck
Urgent Gower Ordinance Ahead After Fatal Accident Report
The town board of Gower plans an upcoming ordinance following a fatal accident incident. Notes of a recent meeting reference exterior repairs on the Mormon Avenue church and possible council action at the next session.
Fragmented Local Notices and Visits in city life
A long list of brief society items records visits and movements of residents in the city. People mentioned include Mrs Charles Massey of Lambert’s, Mrs Talmage of First Place, Mr and Mrs Elmer Ley, Reverend Krom, Mr and Mrs James, Mrs Wilton, Miss Brender, and J B Taylor among others. Also noted are travel to fairs, attendance at Yale College, a temporary Western Union operator change, church meeting notes, and a funeral service with burial at Saint Mary’s Cemetery.
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T. W. Morrison
Washington
Charles Massey
Lamberts
Mike
Thie City
Mre Talmage
R Force
J. VasEps
York
Shory
James Ae
Jezietes
Fleary T. Lemay Vordettei
Soand
Lavi Hetfield
Madisxarene
J. & Gopnett
East Second
Mives Fom
Orn
Agnee K Ford
East Fuarih Street
Joos
Netherwood
Laing
W. A. Woodrall
Tresien
Harry Lovell
Ureecent Avenue
Yale College
W. Lee Simmonds
Weichung Avenue
Busiowes
Mia
Teabel Gicott
Orange
Walliend
Watchung Oe
I Grove
Peter Ven Deventer
Ivery
al Ethic
Sandford Arenas
B. A. Loaghila
Watchung
Wilton
J. Saith
A. Faber
Bomodrook
Mire Williams
Mandy
J. N. Virkell
New York
Murnin
Hams
West Front
Mary Lewin
Laura Runyoo
Viel
J. O Merahon
Newark
Western Union Telegraph Office
J.B Taylor
Methodia
O. H. Barnes
Denver
Mary's
Ceme
Records May Be Broken at Crosstown Wheelmen Show
The fourth Saturday bicycle meet gathers entries from Atlantic towns to Newark and Jersey City. Novice one mile race seeks a Stoetaer medal from the New York team. 178 entries across seven events with 02 in the one mile handicap class A.
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Atlantic
W. G. Rove
Jerany Olt
WF. Cofts
Jermey Clay
Thomas Perth
Wil Be & Stoetaer
New York
Tio
Cauchstes
C. &. Roperts
Chirien K. Bievens
W. L. Wall
FL Eatanach
Jersey City
GC. Morr
New Hammwek
Ubames v Houmer
Jove T. Mad
Bonny Peterson Case and Local Notes Spark Small Town News
The column mixes court gossip about the Bonny Peterson case with scattered town items. It notes Mrs Boo’s funeral preparations and Benny’s alleged involvement, plus various local events: church lectures on alcohol, a sewer labor plan, remodeling on LaGrange avenue, and a Watt’s street project.
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Brook Mj
North Avenue
Fiew Presbyterian Church
C. A. Dorman
W. D. Millee
LaGrande Avenue
W. H. Brokaw
Watt
West Front Street
Perfoot
Rene
Laing
Perk Avenue
Mac
Lantern Parade Promises Bright Night of Decorated Floats
Reported plans describe a lantern parade tomorrow night with floats and costumes. The article notes decorative details and community participation expected to illuminate the event.
Crawford Leads in Union County Towns
Fragmented OCR text notes Crawford’s claim to leadership in Union County towns with mentions of George Randolph Won and a Black community leader, plus scattered garbled phrases about applications, teachers, and armed men.
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Tory
Councilean Szandenserg Telia
Asoor Steagt Railwat Matters
Kate
Iris
Feck
Plath
Beth
Tod
Nifers
Mme Rat
Philadelptm
Peldelihe Treetive Company
Toyerids
Kilisons Westnghouse
Thomagn- Houston
Fiten Tel
Aod
Toe
Tranchen
Amam Nevins
Mewes
Hiker & Acer
Newera
Nevine
France
Majofield
Garret
Voeindell
L. Heient
A. Leeefeureiwe
Rapid Red
Nile White
Bern
Urelg
Banda
Leanael
Hegal Pobits
Ordinsares
Phu
Cocke Daniel 4
Roberts
Raramann Lawrie Wiss
Boorse
Ming Vas Wrte
Esa Wight
Muaron Avenue
Islves Dering
Cement Fereens
Bentset
Gathell
B Flowers Nore
Adama
Grove Street
Adirondacks
Lemme
Mr and
Mra
Elmer E. Leyee Nair Erverend Krom A Deneny
Miller
George Irons
Lineville
James Line
Jacksos Ave
Mins Lilian Moller
West Poorth Jairees
Wrenn
Je O. U. Acm
Camden
G. Manger Zito
Bunberm
Helgmen
Craver Ulvelted Tanks
Geerter
Bonny Peterson
Wilkens
Mra Boooy
Benny
Tnp Mertiog
Board of Test
Wight
Aido
Seal'e
Iemend
Dobson
Reory Wenths
Comey
Matey
Fitton
Sheng
Tee Young
West Fifth Street
Glee’ Arya
Eugene Runyon
Dunellen
Core Eee
Eae Fe East
Lees Pocatents
Reet
Sls
Rt Avenue
Ag KR
de Maine
Masel
Neherwes Avenue
Malford
WOOD
Beiniel
W.J
We Wan
Fr. W. Bind
East Front Street
la Tpes
Fith Street
New Brunswick
Manhattan
Semerest Street
Jacob Hipp
Eeterpining Crunterd
Crawford
Union Coun
George Randolph
Horsaha Arma
Peek’s
Willett
Park Ave
eAssignee
Sidney. EK. Flower
East Front St
B. Flower
Vincent L. Frazee
Thors
van Emburgh & Son
Comer Store
Babcock
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