New Jersey Assembly Controversy Over Public Utilities Bill
Trenton lawmakers struggle over a bill to regulate public utilities, with Democratic and Republican factions in conflict. The measure would create a commission and set salaries while sparing water works and Newark contract terms, prompting warnings of financial impact and procedural delays.
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Bill
Newark
Trenton
Uly JO
New Jersey Assembly
Am Bluff
Public Service Commissi
Biim
Wis Herstary
Republicarrs
Bo Wycuibers
Toneot
Riordan
Hudson
Joseph WH. Firth
Warren
Firth
Hudson County
James Beit
Newak
Everett Colby
Senate
Hanne
Colby
Alexander
Edward H. Wright
Nugent
Yeater
Fea
Fea Meith
Public Service Corporation
Assem- Myman Perkins
Perkins
Enox County
Morgan
Senator Kean Laughs At War Remarks
Senator Kean ridiculed wartime proposals during a visit, dismissing plans to move battleships like Atlantis to the Pacific. The exchange touched on naval strategy and parliamentary voices, with Kean arguing no decisive need was evident in the current crisis. The dialogue reflected partisan debate over defense priorities and alliance commitments.
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Semadher
Atlantis
Pacific
Dhl
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details about a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
County Chairman F H Smith Home Returns From West
County Registrar Frank J Smith, also Republican County Committee chair, returned to his Courthouse office after an absence since April He described a broad Western trip from New Mexico to Alaska and said he had not kept in touch with New Jersey affairs While away he discussed the Essex County gubernatorial race and opposition bets Martine and the Democrats He had not read the Grand Jury presentment.
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Frank J. Smith
Republican County Committee
Swit
Plaintioh
New Mexico
Avizona
California
Oregon
Washington
Seattle
Alaska
White Mase
Klondike
Smith
Frank WH
Essex County
Fovernor
Frank
Sommer
Feartens
Martine
Jim Martine
Grand Jury
OILING THE ROADS IN UNION COUNTY
The County Roads Committee begins oiling about thirty miles of roads at a cost near 3000 dollars. No work on routes listed for the Vanderbilt Cup race until final decisions. no repairs planned until then. If the race is held locally the county will cover reports as the cup race committee directs.
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Board of Freeholders
Union County
Obituary notices for Mrs Harrie Meeker and others
Mrs Harrie O Meeker died at 561 Morris Avenue after months of illness. She leaves son Lewis S Meeker and brothers Robert N Earl Miller Earl and John T Earl. She was born in Connecticut Farms and attended Westminster Church. Funeral at her home tomorrow at 9 PM conducted by Rev Dr Mott and Rev Dr Whitaker. Other notices include John Joseph Crewe, Mrs John Joseph Crewe, and Arthur McAdam.
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Harrie
Meeker
Anna Earl Meeker
Harrie C. Meeker
Jane
John N. Earl
Morris Avenue
Lewis
Robert N. Earl
Boonton
Miller
Earl
John T. Earl
Westminster Church
Mott
Whitaker
John Joseph -Crewe
John Tosepine
Robert i M
Grant
New York
Bette
Evergreen Cemetery
Husberth
Elizabeth
Seer EXCURSION Aims Toward Prominent Event
A garbled note describes an excursion linked to an Elisabete Orphan Aas case, mentioning Peent vere Cope and an opm ra f ae al i for a of then ety. The fragment hints at a planned trip and possible involvement by unnamed groups, with unclear dates or participants.
Tragedy at Lumber Yard Ends in Boy's Death
Ten year old Joseph Hoatlock of 108 Bond Street died at Alexian Hospital after a pile of lumber collapsed on him at Heidratter's yard on South Front street. He was rescued by Dr. Arthur Stern and transported by car. internal injuries proved fatal after a night of treatment. Police suspect a different identity for the boy, naming a Busker of 69 Elizabeth Avenue.
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Alexian Hospital
Joseph Hoatlock
Bond Street
Heidritter
South Front Street
Arthur Stern
Jersey Street
Stern
Joe
Badene
Joseph
Busker
Elizabeth: Avenue
Martine's Governor bid weakens as delays grow
Democratic support shifts as confidence fades in Martine of Plt a field. Delegates face the task of choosing a nominee before the state convention. While Martine once drew broad backing after a local testimonial, party leaders now seek a more known quantity and question his fit for the governor’s chair.
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James
Martine
Plitafield
Nina Owithow
Vernor
Aml
Sang
Wade
Move Against Tobacco Trust Climaxes Long Inquiry
Suit filed in the Southern District of New York seeks dissolution of the American Tobacco Company and a receiver. The action names the American Tobacco Company Imperial Tobacco Company British American Tobacco Company United Cigar Stores Company and fifty nine other corporations and twenty one individuals. It alleges unfair trade methods deception and conspiracies enabling the trust to expand from 250 million to 275 million in assets and to control major tobacco products worldwide.
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New York
District Court
Americam Tobaco Company
The
Tobacco Trust
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Justice
Tha
Seatace
Sgt
Tnt
Dow
American Tobacco Company
Imperial ‘Tobacco Company
British-American Tobacco Company
United Cigar Stores Company
Japanese Denial On California Direct Action Report
The Japanese Embassy in Washington issues an emphatic denial of a Hague report that Japan warned the United States it would act directly toward California if it could not control the San Francisco situation. The embassy states no such threat or notification has been made.
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Washington
the Hague
Japan
United States
San Francisco
California
Noted Poet Coppee Nearing Death in Paris
Paris July 10 Francois Coppée the noted poet and author is reported to be dying from tongue cancer after suffering terrible agony. Doctors reportedly refused at first to consider treatment, and Coppée preferred death over continued suffering, marking a stark end to a storied literary career.
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Francois Coppee
Paris
Orgtoris
Hughes Board Probes Alleged Monopoly Inquiry
A local board investigates claims of monopoly behavior amid unclear details. Officials have not released specific names or dates, but the inquiry signals potential antitrust scrutiny and industry competition concerns.
Fire at New York Race Track Destroys Two Stables
Fire at a New York race track in Sheepshead Bay destroys James O Keane stable and William Daniels adjoining stable. About thirty O Keane horses and eighteen Daniels horses are saved from death. Frightened signals stampede. the loss is about 6200.
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James O'Keane
Sheepshesd Bay
New York
William Daniel
O'Keane
Daniel
Record of Savings Banks Breaks in United States
Savings banks show a historic withdrawal of 100,000,000 yesterday at leading institutions. The surge reflects a record level of deposits and prompts a shift for funds to liquid accounts. The report notes July 1 as a key date for accepting new deposits and mentions major banks in New York and Maw York in the transaction.
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United States
Maw
York
Wueiness
Collision Disrupts On Sound Boat Operations
A portion of the crew reported panic after a vessel struck an obstacle near the sound. One man suffered injuries and was removed from the scene while assistance and order were restored. The incident prompted a temporary halt to operations as rescuers and officials coordinated the response.
Moyer to Testify Instead of Haywood in Trial
The article reports that President Charles TL Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners will testify in place of Haywood. The state plans to introduce a significant volume of evidence to counter Haywood’s claim that miners faced danger without government protection.
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Charles TL Moyer
Moyer
Missing $25,000 hunt by police across cities
New York reports flatener Woods sister of Mrs Laura Carter warns police of potential Chicago arrival. Telegraph claims delivery links to Mrs Carter and Runyan theft. A broker’s arrest anticipated, as Runyan’s legal team seeks insanity defense evidence amid ongoing money transfers.
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New York
Flatener Woods
Laura Carter
Sim
Runyan
Windsor ‘S
Chicago
Harry Kirkatelh
Mery Dunes
Mra
Carter
Cater
Garfield
Mre
Ito
Tenements Doomed as Large Blaze Engulfs Allegheny District
Fire tore through the wire plant of Win Wert in Cream City causing about 50 000 in building and 50 000 in machinery losses. The blaze spread to adjacent properties on Rebecca Street, destroying several houses while damaging many more. No serious casualties reported as flames continued.
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Piltulairg
Win Wert
Tuins
B.G. Aosman Machinery
Rebecca Street
Woman Confesses to Killing Burnap at Lake Quinwigamond
Police report that Mary Brennap confessed under intense questioning to fatally shooting Charles L Burnap, a waiter at Hotel Edgemere, after a quarrel. She said the revolver exploded accidentally while she was holding it during a dispute and Burnap died on the shore. She faces manslaughter charges.
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Wordstar
Maas
Mins
Mary Brennép
Charles L. Burnap
Edgemere
Lake Quinwigamond
Brennan
Liner Chips Iceberg In Sea Collision
New York in July movements report a steamship named Wilhelm collided with an iceberg. Passengers aboard Dig Heer were asleep during the shock as the ship slowed and the berg rose briefly before tipping and sinking. Passengers recount a frightening experience with the vessel nicknamed forty feet high near the iceberg.
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New York
Ambetbete
Retlivien
Lloyd
Krons Pries Wilhelm
Fersengers
Lielinnn
Derrieve
Immigrant Rent Outflow Reported by Post Office Official
A rough record shows over 71 million dollars of annual rent remitted by immigrants to relatives. Superintendent Eliott of the Home Order Department at York post office released the figures for the fiscal year ending June. The report notes high outgoing transfers and suggests notable currency outflow affecting local finances.
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York
United States
Werage
Menes
Clemency Granted in Drunken Kidnapping Case
John Demobauer pleaded guilty to abducting a 3 year old girl with three companions in East Jersey Street area. Judge Atwater leniently sentenced him to nine years in state prison, citing drunkenness and lack of prior offenses. Co-defendants Dixon Althoff Linn discharged. another man misidentified. Additional cases include Charles Fay pleaded guilty to uttering a check. James Watson to be arraigned for petty larceny. liquor license hearing set for July 29.
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Stat
Judit Atwater
John Demoganer
Gertrude Vaughn
Jersey Street
Domegauer
Samuel Schielemer
Juin Mien
Atwaber
Domoguuer
William Dixon
Bernard Al~thoft
William Linn
Linn
Plainfield
Robert
Dowmogauer
Ciself Domogauer
Hig
Heywalt
Dixon
Althodl
Linn Wan
Charles BE. Fay
Harry Werner
James Watsom
Westfield
Tainside
A. Hf. Haatheworth
SONS OF TEMPERANCE GATHER IN HALIFAX
Sixty fifth anniversary session opens with National Division of Sons of Temperance of North America in Halifax. Representatives from several states and provinces attend as the hall is decorated, with Most Worthy Scribe Ross Slack of New Jersey presiding. A public reception is planned for this evening and further events are noted for Friday.
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Ualitex
Annatal Sion
Sons of Temperance of North America
Severst
Phia
Reed
Ross Slack
New Jersey
Clees
Wall Street declines trim July trading session
The market started weak and prices fell through the first hour with St Paul leading the drop. Government bonds held steady, others slipped, and American Telephone fell about a point as the list extended losses across active issues.
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New York
St. Paul
Wisdey Wyre
Telegraphers Strike Shifts Spotlight to Chicago
Fragmentary dispatches report a Telegraphers Union strike centered in Chicago with expected travel and citywide impact. Officials anticipate brokered terms or a large scale walkout affecting Western unions and related operations.
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Chicago
Pracisent
Amati
Telegraphers’ Union
Beures
Grail
Crisla Kaas
Westere
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Tom
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Teabella Mc‘Adam
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Mre. Belt
Woodruff Avenue
Saybrook
Mies Sars Baldwin Toney
Sera Baldwin Young
Waaldent 2
Lyons Warms
Estate A Pontty
Ed Ot Burt
Evergreen
George S. Silzer
New Brunswick
Jan Bo Marting
Raternbach
Lad
Joseph Houtlock
Katzenbsch
Dalegates
Move Against Tobacco Trust
Hague
Hughes
Sue
Wai
Mrs. Schleicher
Haywood
Allegheny
Pollos
Waitress
Iceberg
John Domogauer
Sons OF Temperance
Halifax
Wall Street
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Ome Rene
the Hee
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