River Improvement Committee Authorization For Expert Expenditure
City Council authorized the River Improvement Committee to spend up to a specified sum on expert services to inform council decisions regarding the Fenbeth River project. Debate centered on whether a fixed amount or discretionary spending was appropriate, with critics urging scrutiny and limits while supporters trusted the committee to steer inquiries.
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Regan
Thiempfon
Whch
van Ps
Wounell
Rity
Ford
Ely
Connelhnan Bauer
Twintel
River Panne
Collins
Sean
Elizabeth Wide Open Last Night Showings in Neighborhood
A fragmented report describes a last night incident in Elizabeth Wide open area. Police investigated a possible burglary on Witham Street near 131 Haast Kat Grad, as residents reported unusual activity and a suspect name linked to a local grocer. Investigators pursued leads in the ward referencing Meganute and Shor of Wacker, with no injuries reported.
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MeGanute Yee
Polleenatt Shor
Wacker
Alarm rises as yellow fever cases surge in New Orleans
New Orleans reports a sharp rise in yellow fever cases after a intense Monday heat wave and heavy afternoon storms. Forty-two new cases and six deaths were logged, with officials warning the death rate may climb as the outbreak spreads. Authorities in Arkansas and Alabama announce quarantines and patrols to prevent spread, while Louisiana and neighboring parishes report additional suspected cases and inspections underway.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
New
Esperta
Edmund Bouchon
Louisiana Board of Health
Souchem
Bes
Shreveport
Montgomery
Alatralia
Kasape
Tomishirea
Venttht
T ‘Tabor
Exes List Board
Vissish
Dinate
Loninians
Arlainsss
Arkanwas
Ambaly
Tate
Jelks
Alabama
State Board of Health
Plaqhemine Parish
West Wego
Mississippi River
Lehriever
Terre Bonne Parish
Lake Provié Mens
A la
Vicksburg
Brady
Louis State Board of Health
Lake Provdence
Paying for Park Bids Reported for Jefferson and Anna Streets
Bids opened for repaving projects including Jefferson Avenue from Aireman to Fairmount and Anna Street from Walout Street to Jefferson Avenue. Barber Asphalt Company submitted the sole bids for both repaving tasks and for curbing and greening Seventh Street, with prices around 21 to 40 dollars per unit and a total of 2074 dollars for the curb work. All bids were referred to the appropriate city authorities for consideration.
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Jefferdon Avenue
Aireman
Fairmount
Cornell
Barber Asphalt Company
Anna Stret
Fom Walout
Jefferson Avenue
Anns
Street
Walsiuttest
Seventh Street
Limon Street
Houth Park Street
Jeques' & DéRosd
Plans to lay another track on Broadway cluttered by permits
The Central Railroad seeks permission to lay an additional track along Broadway and the sound shore freight yards. The petition outlines large anticipated improvements and substantial expenditure to realign and maintain tracks, arguing the changes will aid port and commercial traffic.
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Central
New
Firrt
Broadway
Sound Shore
Liho Central Railroad
Wallerfront
Chabot
Bushoene
Reilly to Press Sayre Over School Budget Dispute
A public dispute emerges between Reilly and Sayre over the Board of School Estimate and a proposed principal salary boost. Source cites Dr. J.P. Reilly and Commissioner Shirrets defending budgeting processes and departmental allocations as the board faced garis on funds and potential transfers.
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Reilly
Kelimate
Kalteation
Ae Pa
Pawoeline
HeRoo
Boaed
Fon
Board of
Thor
Shirrets
Dl Rao
Hymen Visit to County Jail Sparks Unclear News
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a possible visit of Hymen to a county jail and reference names like Joseph Anguatian and Kate Mitehek. The text is garbled with stray phrases about arrest, marriage, and Bayonne and contains no clear events, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
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Joseph Anguatian
Kate Mitehek
Bayonne
Thieves Pillage Burning Town In Vinadia Cal
A garbled report describes a fire and theft in Vinadia California with townspeople and property harmed. The text is severely damaged, but indicates arson and burglary amid panic. Names and precise details are unreadable.
Murderer Long Captured After Narrow Escape
Plainfield August 2 Charles Tong the Negro who murdered Matthew Cronning near Trenton a week ago was captured this morning on a farm near New Market. Police pursued him and he surrendered without resistance after a brief chase. He admitted the murder and was brought to police headquarters. In his pockets were apples a pipe and a bag of Merwin taken to Trenton this afternoon.
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Plainfield
Charles Tong
Matthew Cronninghaw
Trenton
Foral
South Piaingeld
John Yau
Stelton
New Market
Kirly
Hau
Tate van Hlbe
Clef Ricky
Fang
Mahowne
Kiely
McCarthy
Higgins
tWavie
Wechter
Higeins
Ny HV Long
Long
Carthy
Umeer Higgins
Kern
Taye
Witte Not Hopeful on Peace Talks Arrives in New York
News reports M Witte Russia peace plenipotentiary arrives aboard Kaiser Wilhelm II from Europe as Roosevelt seeks to press for Armenian relations and a possible resumption of peace negotiations. Informed observers doubt progress, foresee potential end to talks amid war.
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New York
M. Witte
Lloyd
Kaiser Willelm der Groee
Europe
Willem Watt
Roosevelt
Mike
Stalerman
Yresa
Russia
Petersburg
Mfr Nea Ag
M.witte
Runeia
Lindeviten
United States
Ik Il
Mayor Belcher a forger and missing two days
Local dispatch reports Paterson mayor Belcher suspected of forging securities valued at $10,000. He has been missing from the city for two days, with creditors and officials speculating on his whereabouts and potential restitution steps. Police and associates pursue statements and possible country visits.
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Paterson
Belcher
Dion
Aehie
Keown
Caid- Inet
Prasaig
Revenlen
Allee
Joans
Hamilton
Uxock
Robert J. Burke
Midvale
George Jatkwn
Tate Walls
Willican
Bela
Poote
Witliam F
Sol Kar Ahea
Bia
Chglmore
Higgins Peculiar Methods Stir Elizabethtown Water Panel
A garbled report from the Elizabethtown Municipal Ownership Committee reveals disputes over water franchise politics and street dye contracts. Chairman Bernard J. Higgins faces criticism from colleagues as secretary John W. Whelein refuses comment. the matter concerns city water supply terms and trolley street dyeing proposals.
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Higgins
Elizabethtown Water Company
Bernard J. Higgits
Evening Times
Colonel Folin
Monitor
Apewlil. Com
Witter
Abgyeiayay
John W.whelein
Water Company
Awise Fay
Collins
Elicarne
Broad
Atrnet
Atreeth
Pant Jersey
East Jeresy
Orchard Street
Jersey Pice
Atreet
Elizabeth
Walep
Counell
S. Te secuTe
Elizebeth
Plainfield Trolley Collision Blocks Second Street
A trolley car bound west from Alianteth collided with a car ahead near Washington Avenue on Second Street at 6 airlock In the evening. A repair car broke an axle at the scene, blocking the road and trapping passengers including Hope of Raritany at 445 Hudson Street.
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Plainfield
Ang
Alianteth
Second Street
Washingtom Avenue
Sean
Hope
Hudson Street
York
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