School Board Eyes 114000 for two extensions and new building
The School Board committee on Sites and New Buildings seeks 114000 for two extensions and a new building on Ripley Place to relieve congestion at Schools Nos 1 6 and 7. They warn half day shifts harm pupils and urge immediate action with the aim of a single site plan and full facilities.
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Upley Place
mBidenh
Wenke
Kannan
Matthews
Eason
Ripley Place
Jan i
Charles W
Winley Place
Acting derailment near station disrupts morning service
A brief report notes an acting derailment disrupted trains near the station during the morning commute. No injuries are reported, and railway staff work to clear the line. Passengers are advised to expect delays and use alternative routes.
Humorous answers mark court naturalization hearing
In a New Jersey Court of Common Pleas today Judge Atwater presided over naturalization examinations. About eleven applicants were tested. five received papers, others were deferred as Special United States Attorney James J. Reilly grilled applicants about the constitution. The session featured many humorous responses about senators, lawmakers, and the purpose of travel to Washington. Reilly warned that subpoenas could compel absent witnesses.
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Court of Common Pleas
Questinn
Jong
Reilly
United States
Washington
Mike
Jersey
Palaay
Que
Gompers Essay Contest Plans Highlight Wright Debate
Washington January 21 President Gompers in the Federationist condemns Justice Wright with vivid terms. The article notes a nationwide contest to spur young readers to express patriotism, praising Lincoln's memory and urging civic virtue through writing. The piece mocks Wright’s stance while detailing contest terms.
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Washington
President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Justion Wright
Joethee Wright
Elizabethans Appeal On Tax Assessments
The case involves Elizabethans appealing tax assessments with representation by Miron and Ipfson. The appeal details remained partially obscured in the OCR, but the dispute centers on assessed values and the proper tax liability.
Vengine Crew Narrow Escape Reported
A terse notice describes a narrow escape incident involving a Vengine crew. Details are limited, but the event appears to involve the crew and a security or mechanical issue. No injuries or outcomes are confirmed in the available text.
Association Honors Memory Of President Charles Russ
The Citizens Building Loan Association memorialized Charles Russ, long president, at last evening’s meeting. A board committee prepared a minute of remembrance noting his ten years of service and devoted leadership.
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Charles Russ
Citizens “Building: Ltd ‘Loan ‘Association
Managera
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Citizens Building
Associa
Superintendent Clem ent Fights Tax Shift From Rail Property
Superintendent R K Clem ent opposes taking second class railroad property taxes away from state schools and diverting them elsewhere. He is backed by Comptroller Bennett City Attorney Connolly and city officials who fear the move would overburden local governments and weaken educational funding.
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R. K. Clement
Comptrotter Bennett
Connolly
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Clement
State funds for schools cut by 42 percent under 1903 law
Journal reports Superintendent Clement warns the 1903 law limited state aid to schools, reducing earlier appropriations from 900,000 to 100,000 and triggering a series of tax and railroad revenue adjustments. He notes the impact on northern counties and rail taxes, with deductions affecting school budgets statewide.
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Clement
Clerent
Lilvers Uire
Motenaial
Bom Reid
Lake
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Elizabeth
California Bills Target Japanese in Schools and Real Estate
Reports outline California legislators proposing three bills to restrict Japanese in public schools and prohibit Japanese ownership of real estate beyond seven years. Japanese officials express grave concern, noting possible breach of a bilateral agreement, while Roosevelt urges Gillett to deter passage. Governor pledges veto if bills pass and Assembly delay follows. Exclusion League and prominent San Francisco figures react amid wartime defense anxieties.
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California
Telegrama
Lotter
Roosevelt
Gillett
Saya
State Assembly
Ji Exclusion League
Bs Roren
Japan
San Francisco
Ocean
Palace
San Pedro Bay
Mayor Mravlag Orders City Street Cleaning Enforcement
The mayor called on the Street Commission to enforce sidewalk cleaning ordinances immediately. Despite efforts to clear snow and ice, many property owners have not complied, and drastic action may be taken to ensure sidewalks are cleared.
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Mravlag
Trouble Aboard Steamer Carolyn at Bowker Wharf
Reports say tension aboard the Steamer Carolyn at Bowker Fertilising Works with a cargo of 4000 tons phosphate rock from Tampa seeking calm after rumors of misting and blood. Captain Van and crew faced tense standstill as authorities moved to ensure safety and compliance.
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Carolyn
Jay
Bowker
Agahore
Van
Wall Street News Notes Incomplete Jan Issue
Fragmentary OCR text from a Wall Street page mentions commercial college and individuals linked to generic financial activity but lacks clear names, dates, or events to form a full summary card.
Practical schedule mocked by P S C ruling in Newark trolley case
In Newark on January 21 supplementary testimony before Supreme Court Commissioner Nicholas W Binacil addressed the Prudential Building matter arising from an ordinance by City Council. The rule aimed to regulate trolley schedules for Elizabeth line and Main Street lines, with witnesses noting half-filled cars on December 28 and reduced seating efficiency on the Broad Street arch. Publicity agent EA Gasade contended the proposed schedules would not reduce costs and could exceed receipts, while witnesses described cars loaded to half capacity during peak times and inconsistent northbound and southbound loads on the Elizabeth Broad corridor.
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Brom
Star
Newark
Nicholas W. Binacil
Supreme Court
Prudential Building
Elizabeth
Public Service Corporation
City Council
Beth Wae
Ty Estormey
James C. Connally
Inlehard
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Fifth Street
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Thik
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Tan Ori
EA Gasade
Tseed
Appeal in Browne Case Emerges From Beate Peeee
Fragmentary OCR report outlines an appeal in the Macg W Browne case involving ECommitonee Xalanis K and Sen J O’Leary, tied to a clowe after a $2,500 found in the grave of a dead girl. Names and details are garbled and uncertain.
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Macg. W. Browne
Xalanis
K. Pat Sen
J. O'Leary
Fergr
Mra
Foreign Relations Committee Faces Japan US Tensions
Washington reports reveal the Foreign Relations Committee is pressed as U S California lawmakers push anti Japanese bills. President Roosevelt seeks to kill the bills to preserve international peace and prevent a rupture with Japan. Military concerns center on defenses around San Pedro Bay and battleship movements amid volatile Pacific tensions.
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Japan
United States
Na Lional
Roosevelt
California
Gillett
Bute
Gaonral Blall
Sam Pedro Bay
Jay
Becantey
Mitela
Ilar
Wuramer
Pacific Ocean
Auto Wagon for Fire Chief eyed in New York review
Chief Present Collin and Secretary Murphy review several automobiles suitable for fire department work. A troi-Chalmers car appears to meet needs, with tests ongoing to confirm suitability. A test arrival is expected early next week, but no definite purchase plan is set.
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Murphy
Kastek
Perment
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