State money for schools increases apportionment for Elizabeth
The state school fund for Union county for the two years starting July 1, 1906, increases sharply with a total $161,997.08 to be distributed among districts. Elizabeth receives $85,440.01, while Stanford, Fanwood, Garwood, Linden, Mountainside, New Providence, and others gain portions from the $2,000,000 state appropriation sources including the adhoc tax and preservation funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Yeairve
State Board of Hénation
imeSrai
Ea Enark
Stanford
Flizabeth
Fanwond
Iatwood
Linden
Mountainside
New Providence
New Providente
T. Pinfield Raiway Himalle
Springdell Armmit Cnion Weafeld
Puta Sasertreeeeereee
Republican County Committee Meets and Plans
The Binion Coin Republican Committee met last evening and appointed five members to draft a suitable tribute for the death of 7 Smylie. The committee approved plans to present reflections to the family and print in newspapers. Frank H. Smith praised Mr. Tucker as a hard worker, and arrangements were reported for a virtual outing. The primary committee had no new draft instructions, while Calvert discussed naturalization vows and employment at local factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee
Calvert
Duma White
Bearr H. Drake
Wiltte
Leanne
Tucker
Calwit
Sid
Thesport
Asiman
Frank H. Smith
Igw
Calvet
Dames C. Calven
Naturalization
Pear
Naturalita
Smallpox Case Reported by Board of Health
A garbled health notice reports a smallpox case detected by the Board of Health. The fragmented text mentions neighborhoods and possible vaccination or contamination concerns, with unclear names and locations. The item appears as a damaged OCR passage from a local notice.
Obituary for Cara Cornwell Clark at 46
The obituary notes Cara Cornwell Clark daughter of the late Jacob M. Clark died after illness at age 46. She was well known locally. Survived by several family members and friends. Funeral arrangements were pending with services held at her parents’ home on Fastmas Street, with local officials attending.
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Cara 'C. CIA
Miry
Cara Cornwell Clark
Jacob ME
Cereral
Montis
Ina Mit
Block
Fastmas Street
Charity aid scrutinized in Mrs Prott case at 947 Elizabeth Ave
A lettered inquiry probes what the Charity Organization has done for Mrs Prott of 947 Elizabeth Avenue amid claims of want and exaggeration. Officials note intermittent aid last winter and ongoing work with Mrs Prott, while police indicate no action against her husband and question the reliability of reports.
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Prott
Elixabeth Avenue
Wat
Mra
William Eckerson
Peaid
Pratt
Rank Wanted For See President
An alarming incident in Oyster Bay sees a man at Coleman's livery stable claiming secret service ties and battleship Kentucky service. Edward More, alleged to be from New York, sought transport to Sigamore Hill to meet the President about a matter. He was arrested and may be moved to Mineola for treatment and guarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
S. 1
Secret Service
Kentucky
Coleman
Sigamore Hill
Edward More
New York
Mineola
British steamer Sir Richard Grenville loses smokestack
The British steamer Sir Richard Grenville arrived from Huelva with its smokestack missing after a heavy sea strike on July 8. Captain Jones reported a large wave washed over the rail and lifeboats. no one was injured as the vessel continued under sail.
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New York
Sir Richard ‘Grenville
Huelva
Spain
Jones
Rich Gold Fields Found Near Tete on Zembesi River
Lisbon July 11 report notes that prospectors have located very rich gold fields near the town of Tete along the Zembesi River. The find has attracted many entrants from surrounding districts and promises substantial returns.
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Lisbon
Laurence Marquese
Gieseiniques Verts
Tete
Bold Safe Crackers Reported in Chicago
A Chicago report notes bold safe crackers causing a bungled heist with an attempted theft valued at about $2000, details sparse but authorities pursue leads and review security footage.
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Chicago
Daly
Unclear damaged text summary due to illegible OCR
Fragmentary OCR mentions crew, ship, searches, Halifax and named individuals with broken wording. Context insufficient to confirm event, date, or concrete outcomes.
Six Months for Birnie and Other Court Actions
In Common Pleas Judge Atcher sentenced several defendants from the last term. Robert Birnie received six months in county jail for kidnaping a family. John Serpico, a saloonkeeper, was fined 200 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct. Plainfield liquor offenses drew heavy fines for James and Thomas Brown and others, with warnings from Judge Atwater. A Westfield woman received six months for the theft of a bracelet, and ONeill, who took the bracelet from a woman, faced probation. Multiple sentencings were postponed.
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Court of Common Pleas
Atchter
Robert Birnie
Tle
Plainfield
New Providence
Walter, Brown
Brown
John Serpico
Elizabeth Avenue
Thin City
Waa
Atwater
James Brown
Thomas Brown
Ucense
Cata
Jules Donate
EP. Washburn
Chew
Newentand
Alice
Lammas
Westfeld
Ewand Ae & Servans
John O'Neill
Ofleer
O'Neill
Pei
Boat Too Big for Express Car Delays Shipment
Ronnie Davis station agent reports a large boat loaded at the station this morning for Blue Mountain Lake New York. The boat could not fit on an ordinary express car and special provisions were needed, causing a delay. Lewin and Co. arranged the shipment for private use at their summer home.
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Ronnie
Davis
U. & Exprean
Blue Mountain Lake
N.Y
Anc
Lewin
Secretary Root Bails for Brazil in Surprising Move
Fragmentary OCR indicates a late afternoon or evening event involving Governor Bing Winthrop and officials about actions by Secretary Root regarding Brazil. Text is garbled but suggests a political maneuver with calls to ban Juan P by July 1 and mentions United States policy discussions and executive actions.
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Root
Brazil
Ban Juan
The
United
Civil Engineers for Philippines Hiring Notice
Fragmentary OCR text references civil engineers for the Philippines, a college employment service, and a bureau appointment. Names and details are garbled, but the core items imply a job posting or staffing notice for civil engineers in the Philippines with morning port-related context and a stated wage or rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athe Finn
Mormat College -Employment Sa
Ort
Exci se law push in Atlantic City campaign
Peter Backes has begun his drive to back clearer excise law language. Atlantic City aims for dry Sunday next, with clerks asked to report license counts, board structures, and enforcement details as part of a broader push to strengthen the law at the next legislative session.
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Ti Fa
Peter Backes
Interdenominational
Legia Intitre
Hackes
Atlantic City
Stoy
State, Law and Order League
National Order 8 of T Meets in Canada
The sixty fifth annual session of the National Division Lone of Temperance of North America opened in Toronto on July 11. The hall featured Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack as Most Worthy Patriarch William B Burgoyne welcomed members and presented his annual report, showing the order in encouraging condition, especially in the Provinces. Delegates planned a formal welcome in the name of the Toronto Sons of Temperance.
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Toronto
Lone of Temperance of
North America
Bega Day
Reali
Briffroty
States
William B. Burgoyne
Sroessen
Toronto Sona of Temperance
Dog Catcher Faces Trouble In Morning Incident
A garbled morning report notes trouble around a dog catcher with misfired attempts and onlookers. Details are unclear with casual references to locals and a tense scene near Chestnut and Elizabeth.
Assemblymen to Be Elected by Counties in Court Decision
A New Jersey court decision upholds the Wrightson ruling that county voters elect Assembly members for the entire county. The Court of Errors and Appeals affirms the Supreme Court, keeping districting in place and declaring the Perkins act unconstitutional. Justice Depue wrote the Wrightson opinion and is quoted on the court’s stance.
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Trenton
Court of Errors and Appeals
Supreme
Court of Aurora
Magin
Justice Dapue
Wrightson
Supreme Court
G. D. W. Vroom
Thin City
Court of Errors
Jase Thope
Nimmere
Tunthesort
Pitney
Hendrickson
Swayze
Garrison
Vredenburg
Green
Grey
Dill
Trenchard
Baker
Atp. Graith, Umler
Smith
Inaube
Alfrest Reed
Mandamus
Rutter
Justion Reed
Banis
Ion
Tuatice
Wrightson A Jn
Justice Depue
Court of Actors and Appeals
Perkinn
Trainmen in Revolt Over Cut
Camden news reports trainmen protest a proposed wage cut by the company affecting engineers conductors and baggage clerks. The notice cites pay about half the present rates and questions the value of the current trip bonus, reflecting a wage dispute during rail work changes.
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Atlantic
Tates
saMlaeers
Rae Books
Hove Sgures
Attempt to Kill Russian Admiral Reported in Sebaeto
A July report from Adena describes an attempted attack at Sebaeto against Admiral Chi, commander of the Kalussian fleet. The admiral was wounded and taken to a hospital for treatment. details remain uncertain amid conflicting spellings and place names.
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Adena
Sebaeto
Chi
Ses
Hoepstad
Thaw Insists He 18 Not Insane In Public
New York reports Harry Thaw outside the Tombs explaining there is no truth to claims he will be examined for sanity. He says publicity is excessive and that he remains in good physical and mental condition. He notes his lawyers advise caution and mentions caring for his mother’s health abroad.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Tombs
Hinney Commission
Rom
Europe
Lam
Schinzach
Switzerland
Beneft
Theas
Thaw
Anslstant
Garvan
William Sturgis
Steward Leather Company
Bertin, Conn
Ator
Berlin
Cogn
Jane
Mit
Pesci
Eens
Merelrom
Murder at National Hotel Shocks Minneapolis
One of Minneapolis’s most shocking crimes occurred last night at the National Hotel. A Milwaukee resident, M. B. Wilson, killed Grace Moore, then set fire to the room after assaulting her. The motive remains unclear, Wilson fled and has eluded authorities.
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Minti
Minneapolis
National
M. B. ‘Wilson
Milwaukee
Grace Moore
Wilson
Wall Street Mixed After Brief Decline On Market
Trading on Wall Street opened with limited activity as bears dominated early. Analysts noted subdued demand in key stocks while some positive indicators appeared in select issues, including mentions of Elizabeth College and local figures, with investors awaiting broader guidance from upcoming financial statements.
Tax Board Rule Clash Over County Assessor Revisions
State Board of Equalization gains overriding authority as county boards must submit assessor rules for review. Instructions order all books of assessors revised by August to align with state standards, though many county boards fear loss of control. Local officials anticipate conflicts as appraisal lists and duties shift under the new framework.
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Asvestora
State Board of Equalization
Much County Board
New Jersey
KA Wid
Board of
Lization
Union County Board of Taxation
Arc-Hon
Ton
Ansemors
Thos Tor Dillaved
Aveliya
State Board of Tation
Trenton
Compromise Reached in Brunswick Wallpaper Strike
In Brunswick on July 11 painters and wallpaper workers reached a compromise after a conference in New York City. The agreement grants a phased change to a fifty five hour week with half the year in May to August, expanding over three years, and applies to 500 workers at Carpenter and Cow.
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Brunawick
Setoyies
Resn
Milperer Manufacturers
Acd
New ‘Fork City
Janewey
Cow
Parasol sale offer hints at warranty claim amid travel samples
A fragmented notice mentions parasol sales and a warranty claim tied to wardrobe components. It references F.C. Walls of Broad Treat and travelers’ samples offered at less than retail. The article hints at preparing for warmer months with a warm weather sale.
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Waranty
Dave
Gore
F.C. Walls
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