Weller Ends His Life After Personal and Financial Struggles
John Finley Weller, long-time New York travelling salesman born near Washington, ends his life by carbolic acid in a Union Square hotel room amid mounting debts and a recent line of business losses. He left letters explaining his motive, and his body was buried beside his wife and daughter in Newton after arrangements by a New York relative. The report also notes local council meetings, a street accident in Scranton, and Hackettstown ironworks activity, alongside an advertisement for Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil.
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Prospecta
John Finley Welder
Washington
New York
Loubla Losaof
Henin
Union Square
Und Gall
Weller
Newton
Bhowna
Welles
Jesus Weller
Gregs Castle
Richard
Castner
West
Finley, Jr
Samuel O. Weller
Is Facher
Waller
Trolley Talk and Trial in Hackettstown District
A long dispatch covers Charles Grathaer the murderer of Adam Brook and his removal debate as Sheriff Cole facilitates transfer to Pennsylvania over Pa jurisdiction. It notes fear of mob, the guard, and mixed opinions on punishment while detailing Hackettstown driving club races and local court actions including a divorce suit, with a broader scene of community notices and ads in the same column.
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New Jersey
Warren County
Pelaon
Onda
Justice
Pennsylvania
Sheri Ant Chloe
Police
Eivodsis
Charlay
Belvidere
Bla Old Fuartera
Cole
Easton Washington Traction Company seeks franchise
At the Common Council meeting next Monday night Easton & Washington Traction Co will ask for a franchise to build and operate a trolley line to Washington. Expect tension with the council over a forfeiture of 1000 to 3500 tied to completion. Promoters argue they have 26000 already deposited with the State and are financially solid. Some council members demand guarantees and faster construction, noting the State deposit can be drawn if not built. Engineers have surveyed routes between Washington Phillipsburg and a near Oxford road junction. President Petty mentions a possible racetrack on the Dilts farm for the line’s use. the field lies near the old turnpike and Catholic cemetery.
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Common Connell
Easton & Washington Traction Co
Washington
Common Council
Casltal
Roy
Mather
Easton & Washington, Traction Co
Phillipsburg Horns Car Street Railway Co
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Waston& Washington ‘Traction Co
Corps of Engineers
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Hacksttebown
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Arolla
Broadway
Petty
Dilts
Fist Cross
Oxford
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Kemp Named Principal of East Stroudsburg Normal School
The faculty elected Prof. Ellwood L Kemp as principal of East Stroudsburg State Normal School at Stroudsburg. Kemp, a Pennsylvania educator and author, has held posts at Kutztown Wichita Moyersstown and other institutions, and has served as vice principal of the state normal school. His appointment promises strong leadership and ongoing development for the Stroudsburg campus.
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E. L. Kemp
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Clem
Bat Stroudsburg
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Kouip
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Ellwood L. Kemp
Nermint School
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Bambure
Berka County
Pennsylvania
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Orvelie- Burg
Sobupikils
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Franklin and Afarshall Colono
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Ekeyatono Stute Normal School
Kutztown
State Normal School
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Kemp
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New Jersey
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Btata Normal School
Haat Stroudsburg
Prospering Industries Promise Little Strike Impact
The coal strike drags into its sixth week as industries from piano and organ makers to mills and clock works report resilience. Needham Piano & Organ Co secured two railroads for coal, Cornish Co plans August coal supply, and several plants run on wood or scrap fuel. Washington Milling and electric firms maintain output, with expectations of steady business once the strike ends. Local factories emphasize adequate fuel stocks and proactive measures to endure the disruption.
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Walesa
Needham Piano & Organ Co
Cola
Naedham
Pennsylvania
Gorgish Co
Washington Manufacturing Co
STAR
Tha Lundy Clock Works
Engrasar
Mfr
Lundy
Pladt
Renning
Loudy
Schilling
Anton Schilling
Washington
Ivoal
Gillx
Weshington
Washington Electria Light Co
Lackawanoa
Local team strong test looms after wild Saturday game
Washington club edged Ingersoll town visitors five to three in a tense contest. Pitcher McGeary led the victory with a dominant showing as McKee and Hill sparked the home offense with timely plays. Monson and Christine stood out in the outfield while Roth and Dick contributed key hits. A week of prep follows for Clinton's squad against Phillipsburg, with six new balls used and potential arrests aimed at deteracting vandalism.
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Jacoby
Logersolis
Iusty Miller
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Feld
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Baltimore Woman's College
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