Pension fund for firemen approved tax plan and permits
Fire Commission received a petition forming a pension fund under bill 290. One percent salary and one percent of foreign insurance tax will fund it. Mayor Governor Stokes approved the bill stating it is not a public tax, board to seek city attorney opinion. Also, fire alarm box requests, building permit approvals, hydrant repairs, medical approvals, and hydrant upgrades across several streets were reported along with readiness of 1908 and 1904 commissioner reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Commissioners
Fire Department
Stokes
Othe Board
Uml
Adam Hartman
Enrico Morrelli
Third Avenue
John Street
Sarah Witton
Magnolivenue
Mary Crane
Magnoe
Police seek burglar who stole foods from Moe Kutner store
Police hunt a man who entered Moe Kutner's clothing store at 142 First Street while customers browsed and stole food items. Kutner has given a description and hopes to aid in capture within a week. He refused to reveal the value of stolen goods.
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Moe Kutner
First Street
Kutner
Erain
Katner
Kim
Man Electrocuted After Tripping on Wire in Sinpo
A man returning from work in Sinpo stepped on a live electric wire near Jacob Nagin’s drug store on Second Street near Bond. He screamed and fell, then crawled toward Trond Street before regaining footing and examining the sidewalk. The incident disrupted a storefront power line supplying the store. Easter clothing ads appear in the same column.
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Sinpo
Jacob Nagin
Second Street
Bond
Trond Street
Gilhooly Attacks Police Commission in Certiorari Plea
Former Judge P J Gilhooly asked Judge Fort in his chambers at Rant Orange for a writ of certiorari to compel the Board of Police Commissioners to prove the legal basis for their appointment by the mayor. If denied, quo warranto will be pursued with the case to the Supreme Court in June. if granted, police management could be halted until constitutionality is decided. The outcome hinges on whether Assembly 221 and local mayoral appointee powers violate New Jersey law and constitutional principles.
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P. J. Gilhooly
Fort
Rant Orange
Board of Police Commissioners
Supreme Court
Rudge Fort
New Jersey
Camden
Paterson
Vity
Connolly
East Orange
Harry Meday
Cross and Kean to Make Speeches at Dinner
United States Senator John Kean and Sludge Crows of this city will speak at a Hotel Astor dinner honoring Senator Wakelee of Bergen County. Kean discusses The President, Cross on The Senate, Stokes on The State, Alle on The Sixth District, Johnson on The County, and Janis on The Assembly. Attendees include John W. Griggs and others. about 350 Bergenites are expected, with New Jersey notables such as McCarter and McKee present. The Seventh Regiment Hand of New York will provide music.
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United States
John Kean
Hotel Astor
Wakelee
Bergen County
Kean
Judge Cross
Senate
Stokes
Alle
William H. Johnson
Vivien M. Janis
John W. Griggs
John R. Rantley
Joseph C. Schenck
H. Linney Johnson
New Jersey
McCarter
Thomas X. McCarter
Wood McKee
Seventh Regiment Hand
New York
Rushing Boys Held Over Sardine Theft Case
Frederick Levin and Chaving Smith, ten and ten year old youths, operated a sardine selling line in downtown streets. Detective Matson detained them after questioning at Elizabeth avenue station. A broken window at the Alcyone Boat club house revealed sardines stored by grocer Marenus at 134 First street. They confessed and were held for examination by Judge on.
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Frederick Levin
Chaving Smith
Matson
O'Leary
Elizabeth Avenue
Alcyone
Livingston Street
Frint
Front
Marenus
First Street
Judgeon
Irwin
Family illfrom eating pot cheese in Roselle
April 1 Roselle The families of H Crane and Mr Apsar on Third Avenue were dangerously affected yesterday afternoon by eating pot cheese from Aygar’s. Five members fell ill. a male child was the worst. All recovered after Dr G W Strickland and Dr Pierson attended. Pot cheese milk and cream were distributed borough wide.
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Roselle
Crane
Apsar
Third Avenue
Aygar
Pr. G. W. Strickland
Dr. Pierson
Sake
Commercial College Rogfish Offer Training in City
An advertisement from a local commercial college outlines courses and opportunities at Building 207-208, inviting inquiries on improving job prospects and preparing for better wages. The fragmented text suggests an emphasis on service to others and practical training.
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ELIZ
Commercial College
Rogfish
Favor Cotillion Earf on Monday Anrambly Halt and Costly Prof
A garbled notice mentions a Monday cotillion event with names like Anrambly Halt Jacoby and Dr Epstein. It references a dentist and a public sale or auction context with prices and a venue on a defectively transcribed avenue. The fragment hints at a social gathering, sales details, and local figures but is too incomplete to confirm specifics.
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Cotillion Earf
Anrambly
Jacoby Thewire
Sugarus
Rao Uy
Accident Proves Fatal Young Man Struck by Train
Edward P. McGrath aged about years of this city died at Elizabet General Hospital from shock after amputation of both legs following being struck by a Central Railroad locomotive yesterday afternoon near Tremsey while walking to Perth Amboy where he was employed. He was a native of this city and a communicant of St. Marys Church. He served in the Spanish American War and the Philippines, boarded with his brother at Pearl Street, and his burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery after services at St. Marys Church.
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Edward EP. McGrath
Patrick
Bridget McGrath
Elizabet G General Hospital
SirGrath
Thin City
Perth Amboy
Shore Road
Central Railroad
Warren's
Tremsey
John Fygern
Roselle
William J. Smith
Weatfeld
Westcott
Martin's
McGrath
William J. McGrath
Pearl Street
Inmex McGrath
MeGrath
Company FE
Third Regiment
Pompton
Athens
United States Army
Twenty Second Infantes
Philippines
Fle
St. Mary's Church
Mount Olivey Cemetery
Receiver Appointed For State Telephone Co In Trenton
Erwin J. Walter was named receiver for the State Telephone Company at Trenton by Chancellor Bergen. The action distinguishes the State company from Interstate, with the new receiver overseeing operations and connections between Trenton and nearby towns.
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Erwin J. Walter
Trenton
State ‘Telephone Company
Bergen
Treton
Lag gren Brothers Upholstery and Furnishings Ad
Upholstering and polishing services promise to transform dull homes into bright pleasing spaces. Lag Gren Brothers at 1110 Bart Grand Street claim to offer the best in this line of work.
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Gren Brothers
Bart Grand Street
Ladies Tailor Announces Spring and Summer Line
Datore Fou advertises new millinery and ready-to-wear at 22 Second Street and 20 Third Street. The piece highlights a large collection of hats and aprons, with stamps and prices promoted as finest yet shown.
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Sprial
Mry. FE
SeMeusipee
Second Street
Wright Seeks Sheriff Nomination At Rahway Dinner
A Rahway dinner hosted by Assemblyman Peter Milan highlighted Willian I. Wright as a Republican sheriff candidate and potential state senator. County and city committees voiced solid backing with leaders including former Mayor C. St. Olives and County Chairman B. Coyne. Wright pledged to run and receive active support, while discussions touched on the county’s nominations and party unity.
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Rough Riders
Clike
Jin C. B. Holmes
Rahway
Wright
Public school funding and municipal bills signed
Governor Stokes signed five acts at Trenton, authorizing a million dollars for public schools and tax relief measures. Assembly No. 101 funds volunteer firemen with $14 yearly payments to municipalities. Other bills address pilots licenses, clerk salaries, and the January start of the fiscal year. The day included appointments of architects Ballwin and Roberts and Perth Amboy health officer Frank C. Henry.
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Stokes
Trenton
Govenor
Assemblyamn Mintorn
Ierest
Menaire
Fee Ensembly
Jersey City
Newark
Senate
Elies
Curithias
Charles P. Ballwin
High Roberts
Stokeshina
Asmblynan
Frank C. Henry
Perth Amboy
Ansemblynan Henty
Parade Marshal Sought for Cattleday Anniversary
A city council committee discussed parade planning for the Cattleday Anniversary event. Ex Governor Voorhees declined to be marshal, while Father Mathew Society accepted invitation to join and a large corps was hired for the occasion. Donations were reported from Nammand Lodge and Peter Breidt Brewing Company, with invitations debated for Roosevelt and Governor Stokes.
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Voorhees
Rommayabil
Shine
Council Chamber
Dima
James White
Thin
Monors
K. Halany
Charles S. Riggins
Union Agime
Father Mathew
Agend
Nammand Lodge
William Wheaton
Peter Breidt Brewing Company
Mortgage Burning by T A B Society
The T A B Society celebrates paying off its final debt of 1200 with a banquet and ceremony. Ex presidents and current officers will lead the event as the organization clears all encumbrances.
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T. A. B. Society
Bireninge
Famous Kaffir Choir to Perform in Elizabeth Park
Frank B Diu announces the world famous Kullis Chor will give a Vanderil entertainment in Elizabeth Park on the evening of April 27. The rare musical treat promises unmatchable entertainment and novelty for local audiences this season.
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Kaffir Choir
Elizabeth
Frank B. Diu
Bern
Crawford Shoe and Greens Clothing Store Ad Fragment
Fragmentary listing from a period advertisement showing prices and products. Mentions Crawford Shoe, Greens Clothing Store, and various items with prices, likely from a newspaper page. Content is partially garbled but implies retail offerings and discounts.
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Crawford Shoe
Groat Greens
Sireq
Alcyone Club Leases New Rooms for Chess and Boating
The Alcyone Boat Club selects permanent rooms at 11 First Street with a billiard room sitting room and play area. A committee led by Edward Hersh George A Ford Schellenberg Charles Gillies and David Btrausa will oversee fittings. Expectations include major chess activity tournaments and a team to compete with other clubs as memberships grow beyond 60.
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Alcyone Boat Club
Fulton
First Streets
Vic
Edward Hersh
George A. Ford
Schellenberg
Charles Gillies
David Btrausa
First Street
May Hoand
Chewy
Fulton and
Firat #treeta
Amdicit Im
Aquattc
Boat Club
Rluh
Livingston Street
Mitchell
Ita
Rite
BR. Marentin
Association
John J. Park
Charles Brown
Shellenberg
George A. Words
Obituaries for Mrs. Jounie Aanson and relatives
Obituary notices report Mrs. Jounie Aanson age 29 of Newark deceased after illness at her uncle’s house on Wisaly Vie. Funeral arrangements mention sister’s residence, with transportation by Buners! Directors J. S. Stiner and Martin Murphy. Also announced are obituaries for Martin Murphy age 58 and Lawrence Draper age 28, with survivors including siblings and a sister. Funeral services planned Friday afternoon with local clergy and hospital connections.
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Jounie Aanson
Dentie Hanson
Geadent
Newark
Howe
Crane
Halsey Street
Wisaly Vie
Hansen
Fultag Street
Methodist Episcopal Cnithel
Will
Will Reiditeh Funeral Series At the Reantence of Bee Sister
Sara Teilicin Estes Hutcement
Buners! Directtor
J. S. Stiner
Barrett to Be Released Amid Panama Controversy
Washington reports indicate United States Minister John Barrett, stationed in Panama, may be recalled amid claims of double dealing. The Panama issue centered on ports and canal zone administration, with Barrett allegedly steering negotiations to favor Washington while signaling Panama’s preference to discuss in Washington. Taft’s visit to Panama followed rising U S frustration with Barrett’s handling of the diplomatic row.
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Washington, C
United States
John Barrett
Panama
Tathmus
Advanos Shente
Preas
Panama Republic
Canal Zone
Barrett
State Department
Washington
Senor Arjan
Senor Chaldia
Wlko
Pansamon
Senor Arian
Taft
Wall Street Trading Slumps as Large Traders Dump Blocks
In New York on April 19 a broad liquidation hit the market with heavy selling from a group of large room traders. They moved blocks of Union Pacific and other issues, while the Friday holiday and upcoming delivery delays suggested further decline. Government and other bonds saw irregular activity as traders sought urgent buys and shifts in positions.
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New York
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Pension Fund For Firemen
Giver Story
East Jersey
Richard Thompsan
Atairway
Nto
Little Atore
Alec
Arthur Stare
Fant Jer Street
Philpot
Easter Street
W. G. Ballantyne
Felton Street
Palton Street
Franklin Street
Fifth
Sixth
Second Treet
Ripley Place
Avenuir
Jefferson Street
Paul J. Zellner
Fairmont Avenue
mVenue
Poe
Sca Temeer
Sera Soiraan
Thier
Pe Sesret
ATS Saag
Gilhooly
Police Commission
Bill
Cross
Senator Wakelee
H. Epstein
Jeferean
Ansist Ee Ett
Ker & Civ
Sion Saeare
Actikin
Edward J. McGrath
State Phone CO
Barr
Ladies Tailor
Halite Brugger
W. H. Wright
Boom
William A. Wright
Berievalty
Edward
Republiewi
C. Bt. Olives
BS. Coyne
Uirienera TV
Kirstein
Seenad Wierd von
Bales
Sok
Tommber Thinkward
Chaplin Wy Anglemon
Hiner
FW Fedford
Vloke
A. Gave
William 1
Alb Abestedty
Dole
Petor Tillman
Rahway City
Jos. Whysman
Eisabeth Aravan
Biwarn
Alleabeth
Kentway
Beyatoreht
Ft Tate
New York & New Jersey
Tel
Pring
Miter, Weald’ Valor
Alcyone Club
Martin Murphy
Jan Westentt
Me Murpay
William Murphy
Lawrence Drape
Lawrence Draper
John UN Sern Draper
SAK
Elizabeth Asenisie
Kate Mari
Mgi
Nme
Wall Street
Foote & Company
Stort Donde
Brainy Cotton Brokers
Browd Street
Oripa
Amer Sugar
Pavel
Levy
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