Independence sweep in borough election overturns rival party
Independent candidates won decisively in the borough election defeating Citizens tickets led by ex mayor Vannatta and collecting chief Miller. Robert M. Patty led the independents to a large majority, with William Burt securing the collector post by 79 votes as party lines shifted over a proposed trolley system and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olestion
Citizens Party
William Woonatt
Independent Party
Robert M. Patty
Ignor Neéenge
Iicence
Policanse
Waanington and Easton Traction Co
Bethen Washington
Huston
Washington
Earlisr
Citizono
Citizena
Recorda
Ponce
Patty
Ie Mora
Vannatta
Grott
Ottizane
Mr. Petty
Firat
Patts
William Bard
Bard
Charles
Miller
Recordi Ag
Bia
Ita
Oinzong
Raich
Charles A.M
Abd Lh
Edison cement plant disaster claims many lives and careers
A catastrophic explosion at the Edison cement plant near New Village last week killed several workers, with 160 to 200 more employed after partial resumption. Details describe mangled buildings, burning coal, and fatalities including Bowman and Myers. Survivors Harry Weaklein Clinton Blow remain in critical condition amid ongoing funeral services and company support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Cement
New Village
Shipping Department
Foraa
George, Bowman
Broadway
Edison Company
Ployea
Daniel 'O. Smith
Me. Bethel M. E
Mra. Smith
Mr. Smith
Marty Roe
Phillipsburg
Wisco
Offica
Oartia
Stewartaville
Stewarteville
Curtis
Warrington
Oalla
Williams and McKinstry
Aponee
Williams
John Demond
Hackettstown
Daniel C. Smith
Smith
Staats
Bowman
Dar- Mog
Lergs
Stantesod
Darling
Matthews
New York
Mr. Darling
Easton Hospital
Harry Weaklein
Clinton
Muneconatconz Valley
James Myers
Presbyterian, Church
Warren Lodge
Ioka Tribe
Imp. C. KR. M
Thomson
Yoder
Presbyterian
George Bowman
D. W. Bowtian
Warrdno Council
No. 16
Jr O
U. Alm
Washington
Washington Cemetery
Planta
Asver
Lata
Easton J
Two Men Die as Wall Collapses at Oxford Factory
At about 7:30 am a wall end at the Empire Stool and Front works in Oxford collapsed burying Benjamin Jones a fireman and Daniel Magyar a Hungarian laborer. The end wall failed under the weight of a coal bin overtime stacked with buckwheat coal. Coroner shops will hear testimony to determine responsibility.
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Aly Coinproggor
Empire Stool and
Oxford
Ballta
Daniel Magyar
Jonese
Magyar
Jones
Furnces
Minda
John Cooper
G. T. Scholz
Chas
Hiehtal
Poor
Jacob
Shaler
J. D. Myers
Benjamin Jones
Oxford Burnaca
Jonea
Aves
Avork
Dat
Pha
Jury Finds North Jersey Street Railway Guilty of Negligence
Newark jury sworn by Coroner Hellman finds North Jersey Street Railway Company negligent in Clifton trolley wreck that killed nine Newark High School students.slow speed violations by Lackawanna cited and city traffic ordinances urged to be reformed. Also notes fire department actions at Edison plant explosion and praises their bravery amid coal dust and charred remains.
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Lavkiltyuntia Mulls
Newark
Hellman
Clifton
North Jersey Street Railway Company
Gailty
Rose Negllance
County of
Essex
Atreet
Sluum
Traffe
Caea
Grand
Edison
Tha 'Edison
Mra
Iie
Citiens
Edison Comput Company
Partenor
Caswell Named Assistant Postmaster In Eight Year Tenure
Jeffery announces William J. Caswell as assistant postmaster for the term of his reappointment. Caswell has eight years in service and strong qualifications. George F. Snyder and William H. McKinney receive promotions in the new arrangement. Andrews Roliens to the Star after returning from assistant editor role on the Hackausick Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delivery
Nansea Hig
Jeffery
Wiliam J. Caswell
Caswell
Guties
George F. Snyder
Air Caswell
William H. McKinney
Samo Ag
Peel
Me. Andrews
Freak G. Andréws
Hackausick Republican
Andraws
Propositions, Freeholders Win in Several Townships
In Franklins and nearby townships a strong vote favored Democratic tickets with Freeholder and Commissioner outcomes decisive. Elections produced detailed tallies for Assessor, Collector, Constable, and other posts across Hardwick, Alaitstown, Pohatcong, and more, highlighting road fund and electric light measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
John
Crowell
Jon D. Teel
E.W. Crowell
Wiliam O
Wildrick
Frank Wargar
Alaitstown
Montlagin
Blairatown
Vomimltteaman
Charles“ Heldemore
Frank
Wilson
Friebalder
Hob't Graig
George M. Homgland
Wm. Jonea
Calvin
Raub
Collector
J. Fisteber Bunnell
Emmet J. ‘Divers
George C. Rice
Lewis As Koakle
Joseph A. Dugan
Parry
Constable
Jabex Bhanoon
Lewis Has
Appeala
George Carton
Tealak B. Bird
Simeon Cooke
David Sliker
Sisistown
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Petty
ExeMayor Vannatte
Burd
Dur, William Burt
Hong
J. DaWith
Joseph A. Lundy
Bla
Wan. A. Stryker
Lundy
Taidy
Waehington Atauites
Dolen Condors
Becmucus
Hortubaker
Robentem
Pattis
MR_OWLMAM b. Orr
Harry
Wenklein
Rice
Oscar Sehmoyer
Mnse Ltd
Triiel
Ozford
Fornooe
Daniels- Ville
Tha Juste
Schmoyat
Trenton
Stan
Beatty
Danke Magyer
Warnes
Wiliam IL Mowder
Freeholdership
Manafield
Quinteat
Attandines
Almos
Ovary Nutans
Asservor
Samuel Oohart
Danial Fitte
Robt
Q. Dowers
Edward J. Vosler
Justles of the Peace
Joseph M. Snyder
Johon
Axford
John P. Larsson
Pound Keepars
Daniel M. Wyckoff
Joseph Groza
Ae Poslatcong
Pohatcong
Democrate
Ol Pohatcong
Dick Croker
Beavern
Fa Dumuligfatury
Riektog Damar
Erate
Mugmump
Uxseesor
Peto
Nolse Tustler
Anaessor
Boyar
Peter W. Winter
Frank Deckener
Edward Remel
Sharrer
George Hongland
A. Wilidne
Cole Lector
Abram Ranb
J.D
Asesger
John EB. Stopp
Freeman Schuler
Com
Appenia
Gardner
van Young
Pranelis
Pomocratic
Citlaona
Toko W
Cline
Theo
J. Staith
William Simanton
David C. Riddle
William Q. Beers
Sarveford
Rush
Grrace A. Cline
Wm. M, Randolph
Joseph Willever
John Ditmar
Cittkers
David
F." Poreaty
Thea J. Smith
Cor Withenian
Jevob Vile
Ofa Poal
Joan M
Dalrymple
Constable David ©. Riddle
Charles B Kush
Pound Evapers
William M
Tandolah
George _ Warona
Hawa
Board of ‘Freeholders
Franklit
Thaross Roads
Asbury
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