Tax Board preparations spark debate over factory and railroad valuations
Anticipating the State Board of Equalization visit, county officials draft valuations for factories and property to be assessed for 1905. Railroads oppose full valuation, arguing current rates understate true value while other interests warn of inflated plant assessments and variations in land and buildings.
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Janes
Lee Rf
Savessora Hall
Elizabeth
Newark
Jersey City
Camden
Iiw
Sons of the Net
Assess Property at Full Value by State Board Probe
A state board inquiry into tax assessment methods examined Jam County property valuations. The sixth county visited, led by Chairman Carl Lenta and members Armstrong Black, Trick, Bine, and Teera, reviewed whether non residents paid 1 percent of value, amid alleged discrepancies in assessing real estate at full value.
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Jon
Carl Lenta
B ‘A
Armatrong
Charley C. Black
Trick
Theodore Bine
Teera
Restory
Seaarten
Ssnessore
Hillery Law Hearing Again Scheduled for Monday
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Hillery law hearing set for Monday with cryptic references to Wedentar and other garbled phrases. Lingoln's birthday is also mentioned in the scan.
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Hillery Law
Playful Revolver Accident Wounds Girl at Grandfather's Home
Late yesterday afternoon twelve year old Mary Gaughlan and a playmate were handling a revolver at William Lyon's home 788 Grier avenue when it discharged. The bullet struck two fingers on Mary's right hand and then lodged in her abdomen wall. The injured girl was taken to Sera Hospital where the bullet was removed and she is reported to be improving.
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Mary Gaughlan
Mary
William Lyon
Grier Avenue
Te Sera
Debate On Cos ey Bill Postponed At Colored Kan County Meeting
At Republican headquarters in the Dix building the Colored Kan County Committee paused discussion on the Cos ey bill to make discrimination against Afro American children a crime. Lawyer A B Comy of Newark was absent due to illness. the committee plans to pursue debate to seek unanimous endorsement. Primus Rice announced Lincoln Birthday dinner demand for tickets. J C Hewlett of Cranford and H A Hewlett of Petersburg attended and spoke briefly.
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A. B. Comy
Newark
Colored Kan County Committee
Republican
Dix
Bourda
Hawkins
Cony
Ohana
Cosey
Comy
Bill Ag
Primus Rice
J. C. Hewlett
Cranford
H. A. Hewlett
Young Lane
Petersburg
Trolley Car Derailment Blocks Street Traffic
A trolley car derailed on Third Street near Broad Street after taking a derailment switch. Car 1326 derailed at the Third Street intersection, blocking the tracks and requiring another car to assist in the recovery. No injuries reported.
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Third Street
Athet
Jumipad
Aml Broades
Pareier
Aldéwall
Wan Burt
Judge Heisley to Bite Here Monday
Judge Wilbur A Heisley will sit in court Monday. The call list includes William Grote versus The Jersey Novelty Company and Electric Boat Company matters, plus cases against Central Jersey Railway and The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Authorities appear to be scheduling a docket of civil actions and railroad disputes.
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Heisley
Chreait
Wilbur A. Heisley
William Grote
The
Jersey Novelty Company
Ion
Eph Strain Va
Resolutions for Charles H. K. Halsey Rendered Beaut
Central committeemen engrossed resolutions honoring Charles H. K. Halsey as chairman. The engrossing work features hand colored inks and many flourishes with silk facings. J. Wilbur Bratton of Rahway did the work.
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Chas
H. K. Halsey
Charles Ht
K. Halsey
J. Wilbur Uratom
Rahway
Road Building Methods Discussion Led by Local Officials
Fretholdet Adams chairs Aston Genaty Road Committee as officials gather to talk about road maintenance and methods. Morris County officials note the need for more efficient construction techniques and report mileage differences between regions.
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Fretholdet Adams
Aston Genaty Road
Atoned Pianos Readied For Monday Tuning Report
Transcribing note indicates pianos tuned and ready for Monday session. See technicians and schedule for key transpositions and service details.
HOW OTHER HALF LIVES AND THE SPECTER OF SWEATSHOPS
A Westminster Church parlor gathering features Mrs Stokes reciting her own poems and translations of Yiddish verse by Mr Rosenfeldt while James 4 and the plight of workers in New York hem dreda and sweatshops are discussed. Mr Stoke uses the Good Samaritan parable to urge church duty toward the poor, reform, and humane treatment for those in sweatshops and prisons, urging action beyond evangelism.
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Westminster Church
James 4
Poehps Stakes
Mire Stokes
Hemdreda
Prico
Kant
New York
Sheker
Stoke
Erie
Lonkeville
Jack
Peek
Gustav Stadie Dies in Asylum
A garbled obituary notes the death of Gustav Stadie in an asylum. The fragmentary text references locations and names, including a White House mention and individuals such as Ellaabeth Forges, with unclear dates or causes.
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Gustav Stadie
High Pressure Water Service Test Demonstrates Tank Utility
Fire Chief Gorstung and John W. Whelan of the Elizabethtown Water Company observed a high pressure water service test. The demonstration showed a fifty-foot water tower with streams discharged from four deck nozzles and two hose wagons at specified pressures, highlighting the value of high pressure systems as an aid to regular appliances.
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Gorstung
John W. Whelan
Elizabethtown Water Company
Morrie
Lentz Wins in County Committee Clash at Newark
Newark January 3 at a Koetx County Republican meeting supporters of Senator Everett Colby failed in a bid to alter the constitution to curb county powers. The measure, opposed by Lenitz supporters, sought to limit appointment of a county chairman. The defeat, by a wide margin, was accepted gracefully by the Dalby camp amid expectant mood.
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Newark
Koetx County Republican Committee
Law
Everett Colby
Counly Chalreas
Carl Lenis
Hewether
Cammitter
Mgmt
Death Toll Rises In Four-Story Hotel Fire In Lowell
A blaze swept the four story Richardson Building hotel at the corner of Dutton and Middlesex in Lowell on January 27. Firefighters battled flames that trapped guests, with many fleeing or leaping to safety. Around forty guests were in the building. several bodies were recovered or identified, including Mrs. Plusle of Houston, a pastry cook, and other victims whose names and origins remain uncertain as search continues. Hospitalized survivors were being cared for at St John’s Hospital. The ruin, estimated at seventy five thousand dollars, continues to be combed for remains while authorities piece together the tragedy.
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Lowell, Muna
Richardso Win
Dutton Wit
Roatin and Mint
Mra
Plusle
Hox ‘Ton
Pawtry
St. Codriding
Neo Philipside Park
Masa
Pana
Marding
Tao
St. John's Hospital
Mo'lock
Kote Biekiyy
New Tali Arturs
Anthony
New Bedford Standard
Joby Thiteham
New York
Yagginn
Manehentor
H Thomas Henderson
Farwell
Tre
Elowk
Che Jayne
Uw Hotel
Rahway River Improvement Delegation to Visit Congress
A Rahway delegation led by Representative Charles N Fowler arrived in Washington to urge Rahway River improvement before the Committee on Rivers and Harbors. The group met Chair Burton, aiming to secure federal action, and was supported by the Rahway River Improvement Association. Members listed include Edwards, Bar fate, George Cowle, A. H. Roberts and William Howard.
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Washington
Rahway
Charles N.fowler
Rivera and
Harbors
Burton
Fowler
Itu
Aimi
Edwards
Barfate
George Cowle
A. H. Roberta
William Howard
Westfield Boy Narrow Escape From Runaway Injury
A ten year old boy narrowly escaped serious injury in a runaway accident on Breed Street last evening. He was picked up and taken to Mr. Fitch's store where Dr. R R Sinclair treated him before he was moved to his parents home on Bim Street. He was later found to be seriously hurt.
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Breed Street
Newark Schools Plan Receives Board Endorsement
Newark officials report the Board of Education approved a proposed $1,220,000 outlay for expanding and upgrading Newark public schools. The School Hall committee urged swift action, citing growing student enrollment and the need for safer facilities.
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Newark
Wight
Katter
Atvette
Stokes and Dryden Dine With President
Washington January 77 President Roosevelt entertained lunch with Governor Stokes and United States Senator Dryden of New Jersey. The White House reception included brief conversations with officials from New Jersey as the President hosted them, a moment described as a light, cordial gathering in context of ongoing state and national affairs.
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Weahington
Roosevelt
Stokes
United States
Senator Dryden
New Jersey
Teation
Derey Oly
Sowe
May tunnel plan aims to bore Alleghenies
In Pituamie, Pa on May 27 the famous Horseshoe Curve is discussed as the Pittsburgh to be built with two tunnel plans through the Alleghenies. One nine miles and one ten miles long. Other routes include two mountain crossings. The nine mile tunnel is favored, entering near Kittanning Point and surfacing between Cresson and Lilly.
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Pituamieg
Pennsylvania
Fantada
Plana
Alle- Lalang Mountains
Avoulis
Kittanning Point
Cresson
Lilly
Allenhurst Club Put Up For Sale
Long Branch, Jan. 27. The $200,000 clubhouse at Allenhurst, erected four years ago on the site of the burned Allenhurst Inn, near the McCall mansion, is advertised for sale by the sheriff on Bay Lot 16. The property, comprising seventeen lots around the stone road, includes all furnishings of the clubhouse. The sale follows two unprofitable arrangements under trustee Charles Francis Fallard against the Allenhurst Club.
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Long Branch
Allenhurst
Alyenhurst Inn
McCall Mansion
Charles Francis Fallard
Allenhurst Club
Plot to Slay the Czar Sparks New Security Clampdown
From St. Petersburg a report says another assassination plot against the czar has been uncovered at Taurakon Belo with several arrests. Military guards around the royal park have been strengthened as unrest grows in the town. A dispatch notes half the town inflamed and clashes between troops and revolutionaries backed by peasants. The unrest reportedly extends to five surrounding counties.
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St. Petersburg
Taurakon , Belo
Gowel Mye
Funnel Air Causes Panic in New York Street Scene
A mysterious funnel air blast under Greenwich Street on January 2 startled residents. The event sent a crowd fleeing as debris and dust covered the sidewalk, prompting fear of further danger. Police and neighbors watched as workers inspected the area and evacuated nearby homes to ensure safety. Local merchants offered telephone orders for delivery as life returned to normal.
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New York
Greenwich Street
Deana
Captain Van Schalk Convicted in Slocum Disaster Case
New York court finds Captain Van Schalk guilty on the failure to maintain proper drill and supervision aboard the steamboat General Slocum after the Rust River tragedy that cost nearly a thousand lives. He is sentenced to ten years hard labor. his defense sought a suspended sentence. The case marks the only conviction connected to the disaster so far.
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New York
Wink
Vin Selick
Slocum
Rust
United States Court
Coubownt
Mattala
Wien
Dittenkeffer
Senseme
Knickerbocker Steamboat Company
Celia van Schalck
Kixsludge Dittonehoffer
Thomas
Wall Street Opens With Reading Decline Stoking Losses
Wall Street activity showed Reading stock leading losses in early trading as the market dropped from its opening high of 1404. Copper shares and other speculative issues fell in sympathy. Bank and railroad bonds remained firm while London and Belgian buyers stayed on the sidelines as traders watched prices slip in a notably tense session.
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New York
Bi Paul
Reading
London
Governoivat
Miss Roosevelt Quest Leads to Unclear Meeting
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Miss Roosevelt, a clothier, and names like Lemar and Griscom. Details are garbled and date or location not clear. no coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable text.
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Roosevelt
MABEL PAGE'S SLAYER TO BE ELECTROCUTED
Restor Mam Jan 3 report lists Governor Court of Meetoes morning where Clarka J Tucker was docketed. The record notes a lethal sentence by electrocution for the alleged slayer of Mabel Page, with likely court action pending.
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Mabel Page
Restor
Mam
Were
Governor Court of
Meetoes
Clarka J. Tucker
Gee
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