First Street Improvement Plan Draws Business Support
City Council heard that a proposed First Street extension toward the Elizabeth River would boost downtown development and connect bulkheads for riverfront use. Officials advanced bids for bulkhead construction and planned gas introduction, aiming to extend First Street to Carteret and nearby towns, with benefits expected for downtown districts.
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Firat
Firut Street
Ipibbeth
Bonn
Board of Piceholders
Edward
Eh Ba Committee
Elizabeth River
Cartaret
Staten
Taland
Elizabeth
Carteret
Plumbers Board of Health clash over city waste plan
A committee of plumbers pressed the Board of Health at City Hall to gain control of public health enforcement and to shape waste handling. The dispute centered on who should appoint the health officer and how sewer and waste issues would be managed under unitary authority.
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Bosa
Board of Health
Tevener
el Theta
Cole Fy
Richarde
Ivetrsnion
Oper
Pennsylvania Off Employes Cut Down Workforce
The Pennsylvania Railroad reportedly reduced its New York Division workforce between Jersey City and Philadelphia, suspending many workers without official notice. The move, aimed at cutting costs from New York improvements, clubs down the station grounds crew and nearly wipes out the branch staff, with no details provided to affected employees.
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Peonsylvania
New York
Dereey City
Philadelphia
Grand Street
Ieee
Crisis Today in Coal War Cordial Talks Conceal Stakes
The crisis grips the anthracite region as Baer Mitchell and union leaders meet in Jersey City to forge a path through a looming coal war. Reporters observed cordial exchanges, while observers warn the outcome affects about 200,000 workers. Mitchell spoke with grave resolve, even as an air of cautious optimism lingered amid ongoing negotiations.
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York
Mab Ae
Molin Sul United Mine Workers
Wnion
Grand Trink Ling Association
Jensey Central
Yeveny
Lnithive
S Vale
John Miteal
Mitchell
Periousnasn
Masp
Baer
Amile
Sree
Police stop on the Boulevard ends in seizure of weapon
Sergeant Hiney stopped two men near Won today on the Boulevard as they tried to pull out a revolver. He held their arm to prevent the weapon from being drawn and they were held until police arrived for inquiry.
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Won
Mapiclow
Arate
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Eld
City Council OKs Semimonthly Pay for City Empl oy es
Councilman Srem's scheme for semimonthly payroll was approved on third and fifth readings. The ordinance establishes twice monthly police department pay dates, at month start and mid month, instituting the plan.
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Srem
Police’ Departmenta
City Health Report Praises Varying Conditions
A city health board report presented by Officer Louis J Richarda notes the overall health of residents was improving with only a few deaths from fever and related illnesses. It highlights recent declines in severe cases and mentions sanitation efforts along railroad routes and street washing as contributing factors.
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Hinalgh
Louis J Richarda
Board of Health
Messlen
Cabal
Rome
City Council Considers Fourth of July Monument Fund
A communication from the Soldiers and Sailors Monument Committee asked the city for an appropriation to celebrate the monument dedication on July 4. No amount was stated. The request was referred to a committee for consideration.
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Soldiers, and Sailors’ Monument Committee
James J. MacMaster
Chaser c
BT. Kyat
Fineties
Wall Street News Briefs Preserve Friction Relates Trading
A terse wall street item notes unsettled market action as reports indicate continued tension and profit concerns. Several key traders express uncertainty while London markets show mixed signals amid lingering friction and policy speculation.
Ladies Suits To Order At Discount Prices
An old time classified ad offers ladies suits to order from 25 to 99 dollars with loan options. Readiness and satisfaction guarantee claimed. Includes addresses on Grand Street and mentions April 14 as a date related note.
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Mattian
City Surveyor Luster Endorses Intercepting Sewer Plan
City Surveyor Luster told the City Council that a modified Collingwood plan to intercept sewage from Westfield Avenue and Union Street and discharge into the Elizabeth River could work with lower cost. He cited river pollution causes, noted bridge design effects on flood flow, and urged considering other improvement options. the report was referred to the river improvement committee.
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Westpaven Bridge Street
Crossin
Field Avenue
Union Atreeway Avenue
Elisal
Pearl Street
Clarkson Avenue
Chelsea
Brighton Street
Woodlei 'Avenue
Bayway
Cherry Street
Earl Streets
Summer Street
Francis Collingwood
Spring Street
Elimbeth
Westfield Aveue
Union Street
Stummen
Hinv
Sauer
Lubter
Alee Sre
Anna
Proposed Recreation Pier Site Under City Review
A special committee appointed by the city president investigates the Meeks estate on Staten Island Sound for possible improvements. Councilmen Kenely Kilty and Nugent lead the panel which weighs building a recreation pier and its use.
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Meeks
Staten Teland Sound
Kenely
Kilty
Nugent
Manis
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