Roselle Park girl dies after streetcar collision
A Roselle Park girl died Sunday after being struck by a streetcar on Westfield Avenue near Gordon. The victim, 16, had been with her mother and sisters in New York bound for Boston when the accident occurred.
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Old
Sard Hedstrom
Athin
Roselle
Witsbeth
Mlixabeth
Waering
Teck
Westfield
Avense
Gure Est
New York
Worcester
Wenfield
Gordon Avenues
Helen
H. Ratafell
Taney Wen
Benny Shei Harrie
Leonard
Morgee & Eitenbeth Ty
Comets
Munger
Fanwood
Wapitent
Stacy
Hoselle Park
Miresty
Lad
B. Lufturrow
Hne
Elizabeth
Fire damages mount in Coward Building across rooms
A late night blaze in the Coward Building caused at least 91 500 in damage and up to 2 000, likely from a cigarette butt. Fire crews fought flames from the Philadelphia Street fire escape and three hose lines, limiting lower floor damage to Charles Mann barber shop and Waters stationery and Hayes jewelry on the first floor. Chief Jennings investigates the blaze’s exact cause while tenants face smoke and water cleanup. building owner Cowardestate liability is noted.
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Comme Council
Thom S. G. DeMess
Somerset
Charles Mann
Watis
Hayes
Bret Fear
Coward Batete
Jennings
Court upholds caveat in custody case from 1916
Court upholds a caveat tied to a 1916 divorce case in which John HIN of 422 West Front Street obtained custody of three children after Mrs Lipcke’s divorce. One child, Charis Hil, 14, died in the city by electrocution. The ruling prevents Mrs Lincks from pursuing damages against Stanley W. Sier, Newark driver, with Robert N. Crane acting as counsel.
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Charlie P. Hill
Judes Ssee
Covest Seb
Johnn Hin
West Front Street
Stanley W. Siere
Newark
Robert N. Crane
Shortage of Milk Threatens City Supply
News reports indicate a looming milk shortage as farmers in surrounding counties threaten a strike over promised increases due August 1. They say farm prices are one third of consumer prices and vow to halt supply if terms do not improve. Milk dealers fear reduced availability for local servings.
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New
Tom
New York
New Jersey
Teuton Raid Wrecks Wexdows In London Office
A Teuton air raid souvenir from London accompanies a report on window destruction at the Fanwood firm of R. F. Downing. The London office windows were shattered, brass letters knocked loose, and a shrapnel fragment damaged a letter as the raid caused casualties and widespread ruin.
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van Hosen
Fanwood
R. F. Downing
Han
London
Parrot and Otto Seek Endorsement in County Race
Report outlines campaign efforts of Parrot and Otto in Union County with local endorsements and anticipated strong showing in Elizabeth Plainfield and surrounding areas. It notes opposition fears and predicts Olde’s high odds for the nomination with broad local backing.
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F. Parrot
George C. Otto
Plaisfeld
Plainfield
Geveral
Olte
Bob
Union County
Otto
Parrot
Olde
Elizabeth
Shortest and Best Route to $RA Guar
A garbled description outlines a suggested route via Ter mesee and Bordentown avenues with trolley links to Morgan's and Keyport. It mentions Camp Edge, Haslet, Holmel-Tarn, Broad street, Ocean avenue, West End, and Dea] Beach as waypoints toward Park-Bear Road Lake and Allaphurst, with references to several towns and landmarks.
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Soliter
Camp Edge
Termesee
Chery le
Bordentown Avenue
Morgan's
Keyport
Town
Haslet
Holmel
Red Hawk
Torn i
Broad Street
Fatontown
Swith
Jong Deanch
Broadway
Ocean Avenue
West End
Elbernn
Dea] Beach
Allaphurst
Park—Bear Rodp Lake Aronnd
Ura
Trapehooters to hold shoot in York Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Trapehooters Association will hold a west shoot at York. On August 11, Nanta, the local professional AL, lad Bighat at the shoot hala.
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Pensylvania Trapehooters’ Association
York
Nanta
Lad
Local church services announced for August and October revive efforts
Rev H B Burrill leaves Roty Crem church for Vermont spending August away. Local pastors conduct Crescent Avenue Presbyterian and other services with no afternoon session. Rev J J Flynn preaches at Bonne Avenue M church, Rev J Atwood Branafield leads St Stephen's, and Madison Wisconsin preacher Rev Jae atwood leads revival campaign at M B church starting October 17 to mid November. Union services feature Rev Philip Strong and various visiting preachers including Rev Harold Jants and Rev Charles Norris town.
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Boly Cross
H. Bt. G. Burrill
Roty Crem Church
Vermont
Augiat
Petersburg Gathers Support for New Camp Lee Training
Petersburg leaders including Mayor Robert Gilliam urge public backing for Camp Lee training for 192 soldiers and the Great Army plan. Citizens, bankers, clergy and professionals form Camp Lee War Council to promote civilian duty, chivalry, and shared responsibility in national defense.
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Gouthorm
Ronveying
National Army
Pytersture
Robert Gilliam
Manufa
War Department Commission
State Highway Dept establishes northern division HQ
The State Highway Department has leased city offices on North Avenue to house the northern division. Ephraim MM Wall will oversee the new headquarters on the second floor, contingent on city readiness. Paving progress slows due to heat. East Second Street from Strom Park to Watchung is near completion. Banjo player William Van Epa of Netherwood Avenue was hospitalized for appendicitis after surgery at Muhlenberg Hospital with a hopeful prognosis.
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State Highway Department
North Avenue
Wall
East Second Street
Strom Park
Watchung
Death of Benjamin Banks at Winfield G A R Post
A local obituary notes Benjamin Banks died on a Wednesday, leaving surviving members of the Winfield G A R Post. The report recalls the post’s early leadership and the quiet passing of a veteran, with mentions of connections to Plainfeld, Pittsburgh, and local families.
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Banks
Benjamin
Winfield G. A. R
Dosney
Smce
Eka
Borouat
Feid
Trom
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