Kenilworth Tax Case Roils State Tax Board Session
Kenilworth faced a stormy State Tax Board session over a $351 550 property valuation for state school and county taxes. Borough counsel Whittemore resigned on the spot as arguments raged about assessor errors and drastic valuation increases.
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Kenilworth
State Board of Taxation
Clark McK. Whittemore
Fort
Lehrbach
Whittemore
Tone
Italy
Oman
New Jersey
Union County
Caleb CG. Pollard
County Board of Taxation
Plainfield broker shot in New York
Harry B. Suydam a Plainfield curb broker at 39 Broad Street was shot in the abdomen in New York around 10 A M He died likely from the wound Two men were involved with Suydam and Lumsden resisted arrest until police arrived Suydam is married and a council member living at 45 Clinton Street Plainfield N J His wife was notified by telephone
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New York
Harry B. Suydam
Broadshest
Sak Selah
John Invertor
Downs
Suydam
Lameden
Ins
Down
Lumsden
Env
Clinton Street
Plainfield
N. J
End Castro's Rule Fleet Readies Off Venezuelan Shores
The Hague December 19. An unofficial foreign office announcement said the Dutch fleet off Venezuela's shores stands ready, signaling potential action against Castro's regime.
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The
Hague
Venezuela
Slow Returns From Committee Election Reported
Owing to delays in receiving returns from various districts in the city and county, the summation of the primary results was not complete by late hour today. Chairman Zior reported only a few districts had sent in returns by noon.
Perone Trial Monday for Murder Charge
Local court schedules Monday trial for Perone accused of murdering Luigi Melessare. The case involves multiple dates and a declared absence of certain witnesses. Prosecution and defense prepare arguments in the Court of Over end Ter.
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Perone
Tegatana
Luigi Melessare
Over End
Ter
Taxicab Drivers Strike After Night Session
New York December 19 The Liberty Dawn Association declares a citywide strike by about 2000 taxicab drivers except small independents. Demands include 82 50 a day twelve hours off duty and adherence to the 1905 agreement plus removing cleaning and feeding time from employers. Violence expected amid persistent employer stance.
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Journa
New York
Liberty Dawn Association
Livery Owners’ Association
Fire at 363 Livingston Street Sparks Man Arrest
Matthew Dalton 20 set a barrel of oil saturated wood in a cellar at 363 Livingston Street. He hoped to burn Mrs. Lieb and create excitement after a quarrel. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. Dalton was arrested after witnesses chased flames and Delton helped tenants.
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John Lieb
Matthew Dalton
Livingston Street
Delies
Delton
Cowboy
Holiday clearance sale at Levy's department store
The Woods and surroundings announce a clearance sale at Levy's department store offering the entire holiday goods at a 35 percent reduction. Read, and Wall streets advertise the event as a key shopping opportunity.
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Levy's Department
Rahway Reformatory Seeks New Superintendent
George Morris of Bloomfield public schools is reportedly offered the Rahway Reformatory superintendency. He seeks a Rahway home as a condition of accepting. Commission scouts suitable housing while other educators decline the post once held by Captain Martin.
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Rahway
Ia . V
Reformatory
Martin
Scott Memorial Plan Gaining Fresh Impetus
Trustees of the Winfeld Scott Monument Association meet with President Calvin B. Orcutt and officers set to push a plan to erect an equestrian statue of General Winfield Scott in Scott Park near his former residence. Envisioned improvements and fundraising steps follow a brighter business outlook.
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Winfield Scott
Winfeld Scott Monument Association
Calvin B. Orcutt
W. H. DeHart
Peter Egenolf
Warteh
Ko Tix
Theodore FP. Livengood
Augustax 8
Crane
Walter C. Tenney
General Scott
Scott Park
Little Boy’s Plea Frees Brother in Arrest Case
The plea of a 9 year old brother led to the discharge of Kenneth McDonald who was arrested last.
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Kenneth McDonald
Pole Fire Report Sparks Blaze At Box 3 Area
Fire officials reported a blaze at box 3 area described as a pole fire with strong flames and smoke. Emergency crews responded quickly. damage appeared limited to the pole structure and nearby wiring with no injuries reported at this time.
City sewer contract under certiorari challenge next week
Reports say papers for a writ of certiorari will be drawn early next week to review the $225,000 city sewer contract. Ex Governor Voorhees and Chandler Riker will await Monday night council action on a bond issue. City Attorney Connolly will defend the city. Robert H. McAdams represents Joseph Puglia whose $27,000 bid undercut brick bidders. The city may face flaws challenged next week, possibly nullifying bids and reopening the process.
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Voorhees
Chandler Riker
Wade & Callihan
Council
Connolly
Robert H. McAdams
Joseph Puglia
Paterson
Despondent man dies after knife wound at hospital
A 23 year old man Froi Labifidiox from a Woodbridge boarding house owned by John Gublik died at General Hospital after stabbing himself in the heart and injuring Officer Mc Donald with a pocketknife to cover a loss of money while drinking. He gave a name at death and said he became despondent over money as police tried to learn his companions. The body will be handled by M Stiner as his boarding house is notified.
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General Hospital
Pelander
McDonald
Froi Labifidiox
Woodbridge
John Gublik
Labifidiox
Officer McDonald
Broad Street
Elizabeth Avenue
M Stiner
Foodbridge
Curios
Irregular Opening in Wall Street Stocks and Bonds
Price changes at the opening were irregular with some active stocks gaining fractions and others showing losses. Government bonds held steady while many issues strengthened. Local securities in Newark were cited with separate storage rooms for furniture and planes listed at East Broad Street and Jefferson Avenue.
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Telegraph
Journal
New York
G. Bippel
Denier
Broad Street
Newark
Jereey
East Broad St
Jefferson Avenue
Board probes building timber quality at School 3
A special Board of Education committee heard witnesses on the durability of short leaf pine used in School 3. Clyde Adams testified for over two hours while lumber inspectors contrasted short leaf with long leaf pine, raising concerns about rot and wall impact.
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Board of Education
M. Byrnes’ Building Company
Master Builders’ Association
Byrnes Company
Clyde Adams
Philadelphia
Adams
Nathan R. Leavitt
Leavitt & Atwater
Timms
Kaufman
Ree
He L. Heidritter
of F. L
Attorney Leavitt
Gilhooly
M. Byrnes, Building Company
Heidritter
Savannah
William H. Shillitto
Anoher
Leavitt
Lenvise
Connolly
Timma Q
United States
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Romile Park
Major Lentz
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Major Lents
Vahthachmala
John Wid
Martin O'Connnor
Slator
Leblbach
Iy Stare
A & Tha
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World! Im
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Telyex
Mquirrel
Cabie
Eelee
Bacevid
Bout
Wall
Castro
Holland
Becanne Ha
CIYT
George Morris Rahway Head
Bloomfield
Commission
Monument Association
ST. Patrick's
Chandler W. Riker
Gov. Voorhees
Wade & Callihaw
Street
Union Avenue
aLeavitt
Bay
Jong Leaf
S. V. Hegeman
M. Byrnes Building Company
Everthing Cafe Gebhardt
Elisabeth Avenue
C, Mai & Son
O Mair & Son
East Jersey
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