Mabel Harden a Waif Found a New Home After Ordeal
A Washington paper chronicles the life of four year old Mabel Harden, an orphan raised by grandparents then saved from the poorhouse by a couple in a nearby town. Her story traces hunger, neglect, and a warm handoff to a childless couple whose home promises stability and care.
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Thare
Bat Betatiss
Elapas
Mabel Harden
Washington
Nolan Ageebaker
Rachel Ball
Willem Ball
Mabal
Waabington
Jealong
Onod
Alea
Trenton
Sncantine
Moody
Vic Treaton
Iosha
Ariel
Herald
Mabel
Washington Indy
Arden
Vqen
Brat chapter hints at a foster family plot
A fragment shows Mabel Hardan’s foster parents resisting letting go of a foundling. They vow to raise her as theirs and hope she forgets the past, clinging to a future of wealth and happiness from her first day with them.
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Mabel Hardan
Saloon keepers freed after paying fines in Phillipsburg case
In Phillipsburg a group of saloon operators paid fines totaling 2550 dollars after court action led to remissions by Judge Shipman. Names listed include Patrick Fetoley James W Reagan Peter Susn Albert Shaneberger Bartholomew O'Brien and Matthew Gibnay. The decision followed a petition by citizens and grand jury members to allow payment and regain freedom, amid broader criticism of the judge's leniency. Separate violence incident reports note Rev. John A Keller wounded by Thomas G Barker near Arlington. Barker held without bail for grand jury.
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Phillipsburg
Bolvinare
Patrick Fetoley
James W. Reagan
Pater Susn
Albert Shaneberger
Bartholomew O'Brien
Matthew Gibnay
Sidge
Citiz
Eekles Clemanny
Sijpaian Bia
Allarta
Ibia
Theas
John A.keller
Holy Trinity Mission
Arington
Protestant Episcopal Dicossa
Newark
Thoa
Starkey
Diocess
Thomas
Barker
Ambnah
Miniater
Dominia
Feronda
Preacher Bank
Bia
Birker
Kellar Aya
Fe Jae
Washington
le Wall
Arlington
Ebeil
Ineana
Pitney Named to Supreme Court by Governor Voorhees
Governor Voorhees nominates Mahlon Pitney of Morris County to the New Jersey Supreme Court to replace Justice Gummere, who will become Chief Justice in November. Senate confirms. Pitney to serve on the Bergen circuit starting December term in Belvidere. Chief Justice Gummere to move to Newark-area duties.
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Mahlon Pitney
Morris
Tapalay
Voorhees
Supreme Court
Gummore
Senate
Stan Lesrus
Juatius Pitney
Elrcult
Warren
Somerset
Mercer
Belvidera
Juatha Gammere
Banex Aireolt
Newark
Pitney
Lehigh & New England RR Crash Recalled In Inquiry
A mid 19th century railroad collision at a crossing left thirteen people dead or injured and caused substantial property damage. Court action and investor warnings followed as the line sought accountability and safety improvements. Authorities recalled public admonitions to stop look and listen at crossings amid a driver’s failure to heed signals.
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Lehigh & New England Railroad J Saa
Gulte
Arosa
Pennsylvania
New Jersey Legislature Debates Bills and Expenditures
The session shows rapid readings and debates on bills including a bridge project by Pennsylvania Railroad, centralized commission to revise statutes, wage preferences for insolvent firms, Pan-American Exposition representation, and court house construction plans. Several measures pass second readings with implications for taxation, wages, and local governance, reflecting a busy legislative period with limited immediate benefits to common people.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Delaware’ River
Trenton
Renster McCarter Wen
Commissionera
Buffalo
Tenosrt
Board of Fresholders
Anc
Dili
Tuéaday
Avan
Assemblyman Davideon and the push on local health boards
A fragmented commentary criticizes Assemblyman Davideon for boosting powers of local boards of health to license numbers and regulate the industry. It laments legislative inertia and predicts possible last moment pushes, noting corporations seek favors and that a delegation to the Pan American Exposition may not benefit the state. The piece warns trusts will gain advertising exposure with little personal cost.
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Davideon
Boards of Health
Buffalo
Electric Light Plant Engine Failure Affects Town
A serious accident at the Electria Ligae Plant caused major damage as a crosshead fault led to a stalled engine. The blast left debris and smoke, with the engine likely beyond repair. Repairs could cost $600, and a smaller engine will run until a new one arrives next summer.
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Electria ‘Ligue
Wreeks Stygines
Cannes
Ddlgar Albert
Pat l
Washington Electric’ Light Co
New York
Woes of the Railroad Men at Scranton Cited in Ban
A Scranton Gazette style column accuses the Lackawanna management of harsh working conditions. It claims engineers labor like slaves, firemen endure heavy stoking, conductors face strict orders, and telegraph and shop crews suffer long hours for low pay amid hints of a looming strike. The piece notes a $3,101,578 surplus that year after charges and dividends. It closes with farmer milk costs and a local obituary for Mrs. Cummins.
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Scranton
Scrantonian
Laphawanna
Tocal Gailroad
Drssen
Port Mortia
Pest House
Fagman
Avery
Apel
Telala
Theodore Pidcock
Lackawanna Co
Port Colden
Guernsey
Tiberculosie
Pidnock
Pidguok
New York
Mre- M.A. Culets
Sarah Cummins
Lils Place
Tuuee G. Cramar
Hlamwinateny
Cumii Ld
Peter 12
Cramer
German Valley
Karanoand
Fashand
Bilal
Cumming
Qale
Washington
Cuiaani
Nal Falusan
Kojfer
Woodbridga
John Sono
Fuson
Korea
Avila
aé'Baen
Mr. Doa
Changewater notices spark village alarm and editor meeting
Skulls and red ink notices appearing on Changewater lawns alarm residents and threaten violence if action is not taken. Authorities and a local party demand a full probe while some see the notes as a prank. Jersey editors meet in Trenton with talks on press legislation and memorials read for local figures.
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Gotore Bethel
Aidan
AL Jenetong
Washington
Adasboro
Theresa ponSralve
Charled Starr
Obhars
oRet Bilt
Yard
Freehold
Hamilton
Waulling
Pon
H. Cy Page
Bays Opine
Edward Stokes
Mkrwin
Orargey
Anthony Kilforn
Flamington
J. Ketcham
Eleidere
Charles Starr
Tisti Orange
Gautwe McCawen
Bridgeton
Trenton -True Amerigin
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