Locomotive Boiler Explodes Killing Engineer Trimmer
Hackettstown Express on the Lackawanna line from Dover explodes in motion, tearing engine and cars. Engineer George S. Trimmer is killed, fireman Joseph Mayberry missing or dead, several passengers injured, debris strewn across tracks, rescue teams and coroner investigate cause and the injector’s role amid conflicting testimony.
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Lackawanna
Hackettstown
Dover
George
Teimmer
Washington
Joseph Mayberry
Port Murray
Stonday
Searae
Tonba
Rsoder
Jack
Btanhope
Mrr. Trimmer
Mystery surrounds death of John Anthony in county jail
John Anthony, a county inmate about 38, reportedly killed himself after being assured no charges would be filed before a grand jury and that liberty would come soon. He fought with fellow prisoner James Marshall, then used a razor and a large pocket knife during the escape attempt, suffering a jugular wound before dying two hours later despite doctors' efforts. Anthony, son of Wesley Anthony of Hunterdon County, had prior incidents with Eva Sutton and faced jail for vagrancy and attempted shooting. Funeral held at Pleasant Grove Church. survived by parents, a brother, and three sisters.
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John Anthony
Uberty
Anthony
James Marshall
Fonesdale
Waehington
Marshall
Marahall
Cole
Sharif
Swarteweller
Burd
Wealey
Hunterdon County
Hackettatown
Eva Batton
Satton
Belvidere
Hip
Sutton Pi
King of
Bel
Town licenses granted after remonstrances delay
The Court of Common Pleas led by Justice Mabton Pitney and Judge George M Shigoals granted licenses for three saloons and a hotel renewal after hearing objections from remonstrants. Applications by Brastes Thatcher and Knowles faced rejection or delay, while William Smith and others faced scrutiny over conduct. The court noted need for multiple licenses but approved the contested grants, including Doin for liquor at the American House Baylawn and Brugler for a Columbus hotel renewal.
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Mabton Pitney
George M. Shigoals
Court of Common Leas
Best Park
Grant
Ambon
Wm. Ersker
Court of Commons
Cammon Council
Supreme Court
Washington
Stryker
Christopher F. Brastes
Julius E. Thatcher
Har Knowles
Innan
A. Yemonstrance
Henry Johnston
William Smith
Washington National Bank
Beatty
Opera House
L. DeWitt Taylor
Johnston
Stryy
Robert M
Wiliam Barron
John Hagan
Barron
Hagan
Judge Shipman
Joatlea Pitney
Theas
Hagen
Mr. Hagan
Waa
William 'P. Doin
Balyiene
George H. Brugler
Cohnmbis
Severa ‘Signere
Henry W. Rundle
Hope
Orsbiday
Peasion
Assailants of Lundy Freed After Grand Jury Slates Indictments
The grand jury failed to indict any party in the Lundy assault case after hearing witnesses for three days. Alphonso De Meller faced one indictment, but no others were proven. Separate items include assaults in Phillipsburg, a stabbing case, and a remand for trial, with officials noting difficulty in obtaining identifications. Impure baking powder seizures and health warnings follow, urging consumers to choose trusted brands amid adulteration concerns.
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F. W. Devor & Co
P. S
M.A. Masten Sella
Paiot
Ngatare
David Lundy
Deesshar
Jory Wein' Segalon
Mady
Grand Jury
Loody
Contri
Luody
Etili Ba
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Geo. Trimmer
Jos
Mayberry
Boller
Ateal
Jon
Carshopa
Trimmer
Lackawanda
Gozena
Debria
Railhoad
Hackattstown
Opa
Gao
Svidence
Snd
Neighorhood
James
Wan
C. MM. Willama
Sunda
Morris Plains
John Skillman
Wen
Thaleaamodys
Kingaland
R. Ford
Ford & Flaming
Dr. Williams
Milier R
Nuon
Heckettstown
Mr. Mayberry
Cory
Tha Linea
Jersey
Hackattatown
Newton
Shonge
Trinmier
Deorge
Angineers
Anderson
Thia County
Lastikummer
New York
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Divigion
Bhoble
Hagkettstowe
Obas
Baker
Shipponport
Shipman
Angle
Frank Butts
Charlas E. Werk
Elser
Phillipsburg
Henry Boreaw
Shimnels
Davi Smith Ha
Bercawasaya
Priacasraalac
Alpgad
Thetis
Aaron
Gole
Pobatcong
Ballin
David Smith
Blakeley
Higaurettes
Frank Oshorn
Pahatcong
Peter Osborn
Alfonse
DeMillie
Laubaues
Baston
Alst
Pigg
Wenevar
Bya Waeka
Lavon
Desirete
Hencalam
Washington Ave
Bain
Home Journal
Redaces
Fropi
Srak
Priva
Hover
Traaigle Lackawanha
Johnston Cornish
Cawley Brothers
Asbury
Willeonth
Arthur Cawley
T. Krank Cawley
Weill
Steist
Wm. HF. Cawley
Anit
Laubachs
Landretts
Tareas
Assilants OF
Lundy
Alphonso de Meller
Smith
Harris
Betviders
Robert Lott
Philipsburg
Anna May Brotamia
Jal
Criminal Court
New
Papura
Health Department
Sixth Avenue
England
Missouri
Laubaces
Haston
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