Library tax fight splits council over 2400 petition
A petition of 2400 Elizabeth residents seeks state library aid through a tax plan raising from half to near full valuation. Council members oppose or hesitate, arguing the law’s impact on average taxpayers while noting the city’s library needs and past funding debates. The measure faces a tight vote at the next council meeting.
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Cily
Levling
Persis
Sener
Finance Comitter
Thref
Connell
Mir Sur
Elizabeth
Er-Sion
New Idea Man Wins in Teres City Trial
The record recounts a bitter contest for Hudson County prosecutor with James W. McCarthy Jr. and several supporters named. Governor Fort faced influence attempts as political factions pivoted around Bayonne figures and party committees during the appointment season.
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Teres City
Dune
Jarvan
Hudson County
Yeasterlay
James W. McCarthy Sroond
Thie
Lising
Ulate
Mir. McCarthy
Bayonne
John Erhar
Oppeed
Fort
District Court Clerks Placed Under Civil Service
A letter to the Civil Service Commission from the Elizabeth District Court Clerk prompted an Attorney General opinion that district court clerks fall under civil service laws. The ruling preserves Edward Bauer of Elizabeth in his post despite political shifts, as clerks are state officers appointed by district judges and paid by the state.
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Civil Service
Trenton
Civil Service Commission
District Court of
Elizabeth
Ane
Edward Bauer
Dogs Neglected Knower Fined at Police Court
Frederick A Zucker of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals charged Toyel Knower of 145 Grove Street with cruelty to two dogs. The complainant testified the canines were chained, starved, and without water while owners were away. Knower denied abuse. Justice Mahon fined him $10 after his counsel settled the amount.
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Toyel Knower
Grove Street
Frederick A. Zucker
Society For the Prevention Cruelty and Animals
Knower
Zucker
Raymond T. Parrot
Emil Sitmh
Kndwer
Emil Smith
Mae Wei
Dr.Tucker
Isttur
Janes P. Kelley
Smith
Vander Wilt
Nert
Mahon
Feast of Weeks Observed in Banat Street Synagogue
A Hebrew religious observance begins with evening prayers at Banat Street synagogue the Feast of Weeks to celebrate the harvest and the seven weeks between Passover and the first fruits. Friday morning will see the sacrament of confirmation conferred.
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Satan
Jerusalem
Held for Alleged Robbery
Antonia Dealounes of Taeed sire is detained on a charge linked to a claimed robbery. The fragment mentions a Dishinaky and a complainant, with references to a Gran Tung and Red Paes in unclear context.
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Antonia Dealounes
Brennan Wins Ratification In City Council Vote
Brennan was ratified as dog warden amid a party line vote with no Republican opposition. His term extends to January 1, 1911, then a three year regular term. He will receive 1500 dollars a year. The dog wardenship and related ordinances, including badges for children who read papers and a licensing update, passed in amended form. The council also approved park ground costs and an indefinite, prohibitive license fee of 25 for certain street vendors, with detailed committee guidance provided.
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Choise
Hawant A. Brennan
Tier
Brennan
William Hazard
Imo
Hamid
Rd of
Kellogg
Court Atreet
Fifth Street
New Point Road
Stein
Bang
Apinal Ap
Bidath Rowe
Rising Bun Bohemia delivery promo noted in Newark Trade Journal
A fragmented 19th century newspaper item mentions Rising Bun Bohemia beer delivery for a dollar, a price listing, and references to the Journal in Newark. The text cites an address at Brosd Street Room 7 and names Francis, Epes, and local trade context, but the overall meaning is unclear.
Son defends glory given late father in public record
War Department holds records on Capt. Brant and Lieut. William Brant regarding the Medal of Honor and the flag at Petersburg. Correspondence shows Brant awarded in 1865 for gallantry with the Forty sixth North Carolina Regiment. questions arise over who found the flag and recorded actions.
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Grand Army
Cleléa
Will of Dirge-Elty
Den
Madison Drake
Historical &J Cy
Newderney
William Brant
Eteoy
Petemburg
North Carolina
Brant
Cedar Avenue
War Department
Washington
Aineworth
Forty-sixth
North Caretina Regiment
Petersburg
Nia
Rset
United States
Virginia
Willas
Voting machines’ fate traced in city special election plan
Petitioners led by General Collins and city officials seek a city wide vote on rejecting voting machines in four districts. The effort aims to hold a single special election on the machines next year, with petitions from multiple wards ready for the council meeting.
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Election Board
Collin
Pee Om
Collins
Ryan
Peter Bennett
Richard BE. Clement
Edwant Py Butler
Street
Thompson
Abe J. David
Robert. J. Kirkland
Dr. P. DuBois
Bunting
August F. Schmidt
Martin J. Kenely
Conrad Tral
Henry Schmidt
Gen. Collins
Lisa
Ryliet
Migehinen
Ate
Sime 15
Ivetton Board
Iteel
Onder
One Life Lost Five Hurt In Fire At Prestigious Loft
A fire gutted a fashionable loft building on West Thirtieth street early today. In the blaze one woman, Marie Bellecrane, 40, fell from the roof and died. Five others were injured, some severely, as fire crews battled flames from basement to roof. Fire patrol and ladder teams evacuated occupants from windows and by ropes.
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New York
Soo
Wiihieed
Mian Marie Bellecrane
Fifth Avenue
Jury to Probe Paper's Charge In Degenerate Editorial
A Grand Jury was asked by Prosecutor Swift to investigate alleged collusion tied to the Summit Record's May 30 issue. Alfred J. Lane, editor, may testify about the paper's sources while swift notes the piece calls for broader inquiry into possible false sentencing and bribery schemes.
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Swift
Summit Record
Alfred J. Lane
Record
John J. Lane
Atwater
Anand
Bergen
Salvatore Deluca
Halian Baker
Sum
Buller Dies as Boer War Chief in London Note
London dispatch reports Sir Redvers Henry Buller, famed English general who led relief at Ladysmith, died today after months of ill health. His career included varied commands and a noted role in the Boer War, with debates over prolongation of the conflict.
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London
Sir Redvers Henry Buller
Tadysmith
Biller
New School Schedule Adjusts Daily Hours at Gattin High
A new hot weather timetable shifts the school day earlier at Wits Institute. Students and teachers will start at 8 and finish at 1 with a 30 minute recess. Superintendent Clement has not yet reviewed the plan but will assess pupil and staff attendance before the next Bound of Kaluration meeting. Some distant teachers may relocate to the city to avoid travel. The afternoon leisure period is expected to offset the shorter day.
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Wits Institute
Gattin
Selent
Hana
Clude
Clement
Kaluration
Joint sewerage plan discussed for multiple towns
A meeting of town representatives is planned to discuss a joint sewerage plan covering Yori Plainfield, Seated Fanwood, South Plainfield, Pans ellen, Bound Hrook, Tincol, Sunerville, Raritan and New Brunswick. The aim is to investigate desirability and feasibility of a regional system.
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Etty Connell
Yori Plainfield
Fanwood
South Plainfield
Pansellen
Tincol
Sunerville
Raritan
New Brunswick
Fighting Jeff Davis at National Democratic Convention
Dispatch from Little Rock notes Governor Hivet Donaghy backing anti affair faction at the state convention. Officials push to keep United States Sector Jet Marly off the delegation list as the Democratic event gathers momentum.
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Little Rock
Ark
United States
Hivet Donaghy
Man carries dying wife home as she collapses on street
Patrick Flynn rushed his wife to their Franklin Street home after she collapsed near Fifth and Marshall. Dr Dennin McElinney tried to revive her but she never regained consciousness. Mrs Flynn, a Holy Rosary Church communicant and Rovary Society member, died at home. Her husband was with her when she fell.
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Fifth
Marshall Street
Wormun
Car Derailment Delays Transit on Broadway Street
A trolley derailed at a Central Railroad junction on Third Street injuring no one and blocking both directions for over an hour. The car left the rails after switching and was moved aside to allow traffic to pass, with service resuming later that day.
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Raibroad
Third Street
Well known lawyer Porter found dead by suicide
Anthony Porter aged 69, a renowned attorney, was found dead in his apartment in New York. Police say he swallowed a quantity of chloroform with suicidal intent. Porter had an office in the Tremont building since 1866 and served with distinction in the Civil War on General Sherman’s staff. He was the senior partner at Porter & Kildern, a large practice.
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New York
Anthony Porter
Porter
Porter & Kildert
Waterbury Lawmaker Denies Lake Tor Rentine Scandal Link
In a public statement Congress member George Talley defends himself against charges of falsehood and complicity in the Lake Tor rentine scandal. He says colleagues have unjustly smeared him and accuses Chairman BovLet of attempting to shield himself via his physician. The document includes a letter from Dr Reisitty detailing the physician's cited statements.
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Waterbury
Conn
Bovtell
Cope Mitty
Mra. Talley
Pénmian
Houtell
Independents Convene Elect Officers in Uni County Meeting
The Independent League party of Uni county convened at Gab laguer's Mall on May 24 with Lang hwad of Newark as chair. Officers elected were Henry L. Finkel of Kenilworth as chairman and Joseph Anderson of 243 Pine Street, Unit city, as secretary. The party will meet every Friday at 7 o'clock in Gra ll a gh ee's Hall.
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Independent League Party
Uni County
Tin Gablaguer's Mall
Demeph Langhwad
Newark
Henry L. Finkel
Kenilworth
Clairmin
Joseph Anderson
Pine Street
Cit
Independent Party
Republicans Organize Plain City Republican Club
A new branch of the Republican Party plans Friday night meetings to organize the Plain fell City Republican Club. The effort ties to Elizabeth Commercial College offering shorthand, bookkeeping, and English courses at Hersh Building 207 Broad Street. Printing and furniture storage services are noted, with union printing company contact details.
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Plainiard
Plainfell City
Elizabeth” Commercial College
Hersh
Broad Street
Bo McMirkle
Pria
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