Legislative extra session hinted at in New Jersey
Report from Trenton on April 10 describes an ongoing 1904 New Jersey Legislature session likely to extend late into the night as lawmakers work to clear the calendar. Debate centers on public utility reform and a limited franchise act, with Governor Fort urging compromise as party lines harden and a recall for an extra session remains possible.
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Trenton
New Jersey
Mercow
Willoe
Journal Oman
Martin
Republicu
Governor Fort
Mu Chine
Assembly
Senat
Gibbs
Iuneh
Quitini
Senate
Ackerman
Colby
State Board of Health Supervision of Slaughter Houses
Assemblysaan
Pere
Mmeastins
Leist
Hoven Kort
Pam
Mn Colby
Plainfield Republican Club Formation Discussed At Meeting
At a Plainfield gathering called by County Chairman Smith about forming a Union County Republican organization, a disagreement arose among regular Republicans and Colbyites over the form of the group. A committee was appointed to plan further steps, including names such as Hy DePew Smith Tracy Angleman Cobin and others. About 200 people attended.
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Journal
Plainfield
Smith
Senator Ackerman interview stirs New Jersey politics
Special to the Journal from Trenton on April 10 reports Senator Ackerman’s critical interview in the Journal. He denounces political bosses and praises leaders who support civil service reform. The piece notes reactions from State House councils and coverage from Seaside to Cape May, highlighting party concerns about loyalty and leadership.
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Journal
Trenton
Senator Ackerman
Weq
Reblican
New Jersey
Sharman
Mig Daniger
Tsanmot
Union County
State House
Ackerman
Stasex
Cape Mayhire
Father Dillon Named Curate at St. Mary’s Church
The Rev. Father John A. Dillon is appointed curate of St. Mary’s Church where Rev. Potter Francis O’Neill serves as rector. He succeeds Rev. Father 4H Hagen, who moves to St. Augustine’s. The details reference prior graduates and assignments.
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John A. Dillon
St. Mary's Church
Potter Francis O'Neill
4. H. Hagen
Dillon
St. Augustine's
Guion
Father Ditlon
Bricklayers Strike Near Climax Halts City Hall Work
Master Masons seek cooperation from architects to cut wages as Bricklayers and Plasterers Union and Master Masons near a final clash. City Hall work halted by non union bricklayers. meeting at Kennedy's Hall with a New York union deputy discusses amicable settlement and a circulated letter urging architects to press for wage reductions to restart the project.
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Master Masons’ Association
Bricklayers .and Plasterers’ Union
M Fininh
City Hall
Kennedy's Hall
First Street
New York
International Union
Vity
Seach
Masonn
Elizabet
Gegthemen
Massachusetts Refuses Taft Endorsement in April Proceedings
In Boston April events reveal Massachusetts will not endorse Taft. The report notes party platform debates, secretary of war preferences, and last hour shifts shaping the Republican stance. Intricate references to college and local figures appear amidst the noisy political draught.
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Boston
Taft
Platform Committee
Blican
Unies for new poise at cart ne Tne Muihting
Ragabets Mattesses Co advertises with unclear copy about a sale or offer. The fragment mentions contact Tel 964 R and references to products or services in a dated newspaper ad style. Distinct entities are limited by the text quality, but the ad implies a local business promotion.
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Perio
Werchandising
Totsy
Joulgat
Green
Tomn
Barurday
Unies
Hughes Proclaims Special Election Amid Race Track Fight
Albany reports Governor Hughes sent a proclamation to the Secretary of State calling a special election in the Forty-seventh district to fill the late State Senator seat. The move sparks a high stakes clash tied to his broader campaign against racetrack gambling and a planned special legislative session to convene May 11.
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Albany
Hughes
Whalen
Senate
Gosamnor Hughes
Uighessiss
Matteeu
Teveh
Jersey City Trade Board Hears Express Rate Fallout
Jersey City Board of Trade discussed rising express rates to New York and beyond. A merchants’ committee plans a relief program, while officials consider actions via Interstate Commerce Commission and potential special contracts with carriers. Harbor improvements for New Jersey were also cited as urgent.
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New York
Board of Trade
Edward Herah
Philadelphia
Femnair Bee
G. Connolly
Fremaeet
Halsey
Interstate Commerce Commisnion
Express Companion
Connolly
Adama
United States
United States Real Company
New Jérsey
Sempabes
Banda
Jersey City
Tuchler Bros Easter Opening
Tuchler Bros announces an Easter opening with day two sales and new stock. They advertise a wide assortment of hardware, toys, furnishings, nuts, and novelties, inviting customers to visit the Beana New York store and enjoy special Easter bargains.
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Tuchier
Fierce riot quashed by sheriffs men at oil plant
A violent clash between about 500 Italians and as many Poles erupted near Standard Oil refineries. Deputized officers read the riot act and dispersed rioters after a night of gunfire. Six Italians and one Pole were arrested. one Italian leader injured. Women participated, aiding and arming men. Police and deputy squads restored order with few serious injuries reported.
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Wrins
Standard Oil Company
Lawrence
Journal
James Cran
Dot
Standard OM
Oil Company
Bronawick Avenue
Phill Tarumuno
Tarununo
Crane
Standard
Novella
Brunswick Avenue
Sheriff’s Office
Hilzabeth
Kid
Priscnees
Whem
Womtn
Peter Lapp
Gulsemnpe Compil
Elizabeth
Sheriff's Office
Major King
Board of Freeholders
Thom
K. LeRoy
Tax Board
Thie
Lest
Tar roofer falls from roof in boiling tar accident
Neil Morrison, a tar roofer employed by RK W Hadden & Co of Kant Grand street, fell from a Union street house roof while handling a pot of boiling tar. A passerby summoned help. Morrison suffered severe facial burns and a shattered left thigh, with doctors reporting nervous condition but potential recovery. He begged secrecy from his wife.
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Neil Morrison
Union Street
Morrison
RK. W. Hadden & Co
Kant Grand Street
Morricon
Elizabeth General Hospital
Schweds Forty Years in New Jersey Store Opens
Schwed, a popular clothier with stores in Elizabeth and Somerville, has operated in New Jersey for over forty years. The firm emphasizes high quality garments, good service, and fair prices, promoting a Beater opening and showcasing Men’s and boys’ attire and accessories.
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Schweds
New Jersey
Elothlers
Aliza
Beth
Manhattan
Nine Applicants Granted Papers by Judge Atwater
Twenty nine applicants appeared in court before Judge Atwater seeking citizenship papers. Only nine applications were favorably considered after examination and testimony. The chief examiner for the district led witnesses and faced contradictions in their testimony during the proceedings.
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Atwater
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Ibhe
Elisabeth
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