City Council Debates Municipal Water Ownership
A special committee led by Oly Connell discussed municipal water ownership and a potential refunding plan. The panel considered a five year water contract with the Elizabethown Water Company, proposing rate changes and a possible city takeover to reduce charges. The meeting noted ongoing negotiations with the water company and a minority viewpoint challenging the chair’s stance on ownership policy.
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Harel
Taia
T Beauty
I Water Company
Itm
Elbhems
Fates Ebony
Elisbethtown Water Company
Klin
Lway
Spe
Jersey
Heya
Tia
Edrance
Aed
Uae
Old Fight: Leary Ward Election Lead Shaky
Fragmented OCR text hints at Leary leading a ward race in an old election. The snippet mentions Hirst ward and a tense political contest with unclear details. No date or full names clear from the readable lines.
Fragmented OCR Place Names in City Boundary Description
An unclear OCR snippet describes a city boundary area with streets named Marshall, Frank, Third, Ful, and goat side, mentioning districts and a river rail line. It lacks coherent sentences and full facts, indicating a damaged historical notice or map extract.
Voting Machine Bids Reviewed by State Board Officials
State Board members including Joseph A. Brobgl and Seward Davie met to discuss bids for voting machines. The Chicago supplier offered a model at $500 per machine while other bids and a Standard machine were noted. concerns about price comparisons and procurement follow.
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Rele
Age Amklpha State Board
Joseph A. Brobgl
River Hage
Seward Davie
Upper Montclair
Franklin Phillips
Newark
Gover
Ee Etree
The Lady the Judge and the Witness Incident
A fragmented report describes a dispute involving a woman, a judge, and a witness with unclear actions and statements. Tangled phrases reference accusations, deflecting blame, and a possible quarrel or confrontation, but specifics remain obscured by garbled text.
Sneakthief Robs Editor’s House in Newark
An unknown thief broke into the home of Wallace M. Boudder, editor of the Newark News, at 212 Boastevent, Summit, stealing articles valued at about 400 dollars. The residence was empty except for servants who were in the kitchens.
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Orange
Wallace M. Boudder
Newark Waws
Saray Walzer Case Brief Notes
The fragment records Saray Walzer aged 3 years 3 months with unclear details. Text appears to be OCR garble, lacking clear event or context to identify organizations, dates, or actions. Further readable content needed to form a proper summary.
Japan Wins First Blood In Diplomatic Talks
Portamouth New Hampshire reports the peace conference on August 16 resumes at 3 PM after a morning session. Japan appears to strengthen its stance as envoys continue their resistance policy during tense negotiations with Russia and possible adjustments to article seven.
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N. H
Bumis
Japan
Jay Sand Oats
Bret
Tay
Political Roasting in Plainfield Stirs Reform Republicans
Plainfield Aug 16 The Fit Ward Republican Club released an open letter signed by Clarence Murphy a Reform Republican council member outlining aims and criticizing Plainfield political leaders as part of a reform push amid local party tensions.
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Ward Republican Club
Clarence Murphy
Coumelt
Piain
Vaudeville Actor Possibly Murdered in Philadelphia
Police probe shadows vaudeville scene as Arthur Ile, a leading Philadelphia entertainer, is reported missing after a night at a luxury hotel. Investigators focus on a wealthy patron said to have hosted him before his disappearance.
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Ban Franc Powell
Cal
Arthur Ile
Philadel
Keen Roe
Fate of Plainfield’s city petition motion clarified
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a plan involving Plainfield’s city petition and Basines motions under city clerk McMurray. Details are unreadable, but the note indicates a formal city business process to be completed by a stated deadline.
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Plainfield
Clark
McMurray -On
Rankin Named to Succeed Himself for Five Years
At a regular Board of Fire Commissioners meeting W H Rankin was named to a five year term by Mayor Berry. The appointment extends Rankin’s service and ends in five years, with the board secretary and other members present.
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Board of the Commission
W. H. Rankin
Berry
City Coninell
Rankin
OH ‘Board of ‘Fire Commissioners
New Orleans Health Efforts Seen Grasping Yellow Fever
New Orleans officials sayPublic Health and Marine Hospital Service aim to control yellow fever. Reports indicate 1,080 total cases, 171 deaths, and 364 still under treatment as of August 16. Physicians express cautious optimism about containment efforts without further detail.
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New Orleans
United States Public Health and Marina Hospital Service
Weather forecast for the country over Aug 14
A weather notice notes a disturbance moving from Lake Erie toward southeastern New England. Pressure readings are unclear but it projects showers across the eastern half with light rain in western areas and general unsettled conditions foreseen.
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Washington
Lake Erie
New England
Ener Wa Coisa
Turbulent New York Trading Faces Early Turmoil
The market shows sharp moves with heavy activity in early trading as buyers step in. Prices strengthen quickly amid broad participation while analysts note rising volatility and changing concessions in the session.
Trolley Ordinance Terms Move Through Council Debate
City Council and Parks Committee hear an ordinance authorizing Elizabeth and Raritan River Street Railway Company to build a trolley along a main avenue. Delays cited by Councilman Collins and Nugent notes potential merchant concerns in Downtown Dowstown.
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City Council
Brawete ‘and Parks Committee
Elizabeth and Raritan River Street Railway Company
Pulitta Service
Akway Avenue
Cala
Collinsent
Counde
Collina
Deley
Nugent
Dowstown
Ness
Hai Mae
No 8 Hour Day For Printerg
Fragmentary text appears to reference labor timing or a strike note for a printer group with disjointed phrases about business education and individuals. The readable content is sparse and lacks clear events, dates, or named organizations to profile a definite news item.
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Mahon
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Political “Roasting
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Commie- Monere Leet
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Foote & Company
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Chea
Ohio
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Elsbeth Ave
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