Debated Rahway Avenue trolley impact on downtown plans
A public meeting debate centered on trolley favoring routes and impact on Rahway Avenue property. Residents warn of reduced values if trolley runs down Elizabeth Avenue, while developers push for downtown access and reduced traffic. Property concerns span Elm to Broad area, with opposition noting potential harm to homes and uncertain gains for merchants. The discussion highlights uncertainty over trolley alignment and future city plans.
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Tnt
Karim Iedi
Elizabeth Avenne
Coat House
Mereile
Mateat
Newark
Cark
Huliay Avenue
Lower Broad Street
Elizabeth Aye
Romvnlimai
Eiercharta
Rabnay Avini
Jooking
Jvive
Wien
Combi
Phi
Willi
Rysway
Rolaanventy
St. Elisabeth
Aplown Dows
Chidley Company Sale Postponed in Creditors’ Interest
The Chidley Company sale scheduled to proceed for creditors this morning was postponed due to lack of bidders. Liens on the property complicate settlement, with attempts to realize value uncertain as liens and encumbrances hinder distribution to creditors.
William Woods Captured in Newark After Fraud Charge
A man named William Woods, sought in Westfield on a robbery charge, was arrested at Broad and Market Streets in Newark last evening. He was identified by Tomcry and Wen Pp Lired, and faces transfer to Rahway Reformatory awaiting action. Woods is about twenty five years old.
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William Woods
Rahway Reforma
Westfield
Broad
Marist Hieats
Newark
Tomcry
Wes
Levy's Big Thursday Sale Triggered by August Markdown
The notice describes a scheduled discount event on Thursday and Friday with special sale prices at a local store. It mentions August markdowns and opportunities for customers to take advantage of reduced prices. Specific location appears as 1G Detereen Ave and references limited sale days. The text implies exceptional offers on selected items during the event.
Railroad Valuations Rise by One Hundred Thousand Dollars
Trenton August 9. The State Board of Annotations certified to taxing districts the assessed valuation of railroad and canal property excluding main stems within each district. The total second-class property valuation rose to 16,000,000, an increase largely in Hudson and Essex counties. In New Jersey counties the loss shows notable growth with Elizabeth and Cape May Mercer counties cited. The higher assessment will fund the sinking fund and is broken down by county with detailed railroad names and property descriptions.
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Elisabeth
Trenton
State Board of Anonsora
Dufield
Ringz
Hudson
Envex
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Howe
Thin County
Thin
Cape May
Mercer
Elizabeth
Failed to End Bakers Strike in East Side Bread Famine
New York aug 0 an attempt to end the kosher bakers strike failed as employers rejected the union wage offer of 20 a week for first bakers and 13 a week for helpers amid a looming bread shortage. A Clinton Hall meeting to present terms was rejected and strikers prepared a large demonstration before City Hall if no settlement is reached. The bread famine in the Jewish district persisted into the day.
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New York
East Side
Hakern' Union
Bennes
Bit
Clinton Hall
Middy Midshipman Found After Trance While Missing
New York reports Midshipman Robert Allen Jackson, missing from the battleship Missouri since a week ago Friday, has been found in Quebec by his father and companion. Jackson says his actions were driven by a blank spell lasting several days, wandering in a trance as he sought money to return to his ship. His shipmates and father pursue the cause, tracing the strange incident to its origins.
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Robert Allen
Jackson
Quetec
Colt
Bar Harbor
Missouri
Quebec
Winfather
Downtown Republicans discuss Runyon candidacy and Plainfield
In a Downtown Republican Club meeting many attendees favored Plainfield for the State Senate nomination. Runyon faced opposition from uptown and downtown factions amid talks of a costly factional campaign and possible elimination of rivals. Observers note Runyon would likely be defeated if both sides unite against him.
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Bent
Plainfield Council Pushes Water Plant Purchase Plan
A city council adjourned meeting approved moving toward municipal control of Plainfield’s water plant. A committee of engineers, after a yearlong inquiry, recommended the city acquire the plant from Senator John Kean and associates or build an independent system if needed. They warned private water trusts risk higher rates and urged public ownership to ensure reliable supply for Plainfield and nearby towns. The issue to be revisited at the next council meeting in September.
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Council Maine Committee On
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William L. Saunders
Ingersall- Sergeant Drill Company
Avertans Aid Dos
Chateh
New York
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Jyemn
Kean
Tle
Becme
Pheinfield
North
Wininfelt
Wininfield
Caniel
Therelde
Council
Wat
Lees
Fever Strains New Orleans Quarantine Relaxation
Fever and quarantine battles ripple through New Orleans as mayoral proclamation spurs general sanitary work and debates relaxing restrictions to permit traffic. State loan of 100000 dollars boosts city morale while cases and deaths rise. quarantine officer shot amid guard tensions near Jefferson Parish.
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Impretus
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Alig
State Board of Health
Yazoo City
Holly Springs
Obituary for 10 month old Albari Lee Weisel
The obituary notes the death of Albertler Albari Lee Weisel aged 10 months and 6 days on Livingston street night. Succassar te Dr. teerk, 17 Spring Breet, -ia.
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Tragic Death Toll From North Pearl Street Collapse
In Albany twenty-seven people were injured and over forty missing after the John G Myera department store collapsed on North Pearl street. Ten or more bodies were recovered by morning as rescuers, led by Mayor Ganse, worked through the ruins. The disaster caused a quarter of a million dollars in property loss and prompted a promised thorough investigation into possible negligence.
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Myrtle Avenue
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Sharp
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Mies
Therese Spann Haver
Sherman Street
Etta J. Sprinks
Sal
Lancaster Street
Anna Whitbeck
Irving Street
Grace B. Ebner
Lexington Avenue
Helen Malone
Cireen Atreet
Mary McAvoy
Sie
St. Peter's Hospital
Ganse
Acore
Prirate
START OF PORTSMOUTH CONFERENCE BEGINS PEACE TALKS
The first session of the conference at Portsmouth opens with Japanese and Russian envoys in the navy yard building. Secretary Peirce announces U S support for the talks and the two powers begin formal discussions after breakfast. Expected hard bargaining signals a long process toward a peace settlement.
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Japan
General Storen
Navy Yard
Russia
Peirce
Council
United States
Runsia
Count Witte
Hyros Rose
Takahira
Baron Komura
Lewis Named by Virginia Republicans
Roanoke Aug 1 The Republican Convention reassembled and adopted a platform endorsing sound money a protective tariff the Panama Canal territorial expansion a big navy Roosevelt administration and free school books It denounces eating in public and the 1902 constitution deplores Virginia's role in national politics State Chairman B Riempe reelected by acclamation Judge Levels of Mickmood was reappointed.
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Roosevelt
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Fulea
B. Rlemp
Ft. Levels
Mickmood
Wall Street advances as market widens gains
New York stock action showed stronger buying and uniform strength near closing with mixed advances across sectors from specialties to high priced shares. Investors bid up many issues despite sparse details, while routine bonds moved quietly as the market pressed toward higher levels.
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New York
Elizabeth River Cleaning Project Faces Council Hold-Up
Seven members of the Elizabeth City Council can block funding for a river cleansing and improvement plan amid rumors of delays driven by expense. Citizens recall earlier votes supporting cleanup while opposition argues high costs will stall progress and curb plans for industrial benefits along the river.
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Elizabeth
Tate
Vanettius
Elizabeth River
Collingwood
Collins
City committees confer with Mayor and railroad official
The City Council committees on Streets and Parks, Sewers, Public Buildings and trolley improvements met with Mayor Berry and W. G. Besler of the Central Railroad of New Jersey for a general discussion of joint city railroad issues. A follow up meeting was planned to finalize plans and disclose any fraud. Council members planned to withhold information until today.
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W. G. Besler
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Central Railraad
Unearthing Plot to Kill Czar Reported in London
Manchester dispatch reports several Russian police agents arriving in London to uncover a suspected plot to assassinate the czar and grand dukes. The move follows heightened security after the bomb kill of Grand Duke Serge, with European and American anarchists blamed and arrests and surveillance intensifying.
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England
London
Uybert
Sergine
Paris
Berlin
Fragmented OCR Note on Early Education and Trade
Fragmented text mentions training and students in rough conditions with references to main streets and print errors. The garbled lines imply notes about education and commerce but lack clear events or names. This item reads like an OCR fragment from a local page with insufficient readable facts.
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