City Charter Limits Paving Materials, Attorney Says
City Attorney finds no power to pave streets with any material. state law allows use of any material under three fourths vote and terms set by governing body. After mayor vetoed two ordinances over material specifications, discussion centers on charter amendments and past precedents guiding paving plans without delaying projects.
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City Reconsiders Firearm Ordinance Amid Debate
A city council reconsidered a firearm ordinance regulating sale and display of weapons after a heated meeting. Key council members proposed delaying final action as opponents argued provisions were too restrictive while supporters urged prompt adoption.
City Council Considers Ordinances at Meeting
The council last night took up several ordinances including those related to potential spending and readings. One measure was lost on its final reading and will be reconsidered, while another appeared to be the lone ordinance needing only a single reading.
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Playground Commission Named In Elizabeth Move
Superintendent Clement reports on the Playground Association of America convention in Pittsburg and urges a city playground system. He proposes appointing a playground commission, adding instructors on recreation piers and at North Park, and restricting fireworks to support healthier summer activity for Elizabeth schoolchildren.
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New Rail Schedule Announced for Elizabeth Transit
The Committee of Railroads and Street Railways presented a report to City Council detailing an improved trolley schedule for the P. R. C. Lines in Elizabeth aimed at ending the long pending suit. Concessions by P R O officials are said to meet traffic demands for some time, with the revised timetable aligning with the ordinance that spurred the legal action. The report notes Public Service accepts the site’s role in regulating trolley traffic and that traction representatives show a readiness to provide reasonable provisions. Morning and evening rush hours will see reduced headways with some lines shifting from fifteen to twelve minutes, and some to ten minutes. The schedule took effect yesterday.
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Kenilworth Tax Case Heads to Supreme Court
Special to the Journal from Trenton reports the Kenilworth borough’s certiorari appeal to the New Jersey Supreme Court. The case questions if property valuation for second class railroad property should be included in total ratables used for school tax levies of two and one half mills per dollar. A decision will influence statewide tax treatment of such property.
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Wall Street Opens With Mixed Movement Amid Broker Hesitation
The market opened with mixed moves as traders hesitated under pressure from cautious brokers. Recent activity showed some stocks advancing while others lagged, signaling uncertainty in early trading and a tentative pullback before any broad rally.
Two Confidence Men Sentenced to Five Years Each
Stanislaw Jplinski and Maryan Piwowarski were arraigned in the Court of Special Sessions and sentenced by Judge Atwater to five years at hard labor in State prison for robbing Henry Jacote of $10.85. William Saunders, a colored burglar, pleaded guilty to robbing Edward Beebe’s Cranford residence and received one year. Other sentences followed as the court noted prior trials and defenses, with several indictments lingering from the Grand Jury.
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Train Struck Man Trespassing on Bayway Tracks
A Bayway man, about 40, was struck by a train on Shore tracks while trespassing. He sustained a fractured hip and multiple injuries and was conveyed to a hospital after the incident near Bayway.
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Riot in Philadelphia as marines quell trolley clash
Philadelphia June 2 a mob of about seventy five workmen attacked a trolley car at League Upland Navy Yard. Police guards failed to stop the riot and marines were called out. Several injured. The strike involves the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company and union demands include longer hours higher pay arbitration delays.
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Alleged Yeggmen Held in 2000 Dollar Bail
Deputies and U S Marshal, Louis G Besker, arrested John Wilson and William Hop king Saturday for breaking into a post office and general store in Union. They were sent to Essex county jail after examination before United States Commissioner Howell Jones, each held on 2000 dollars bail. Authorities will pursue further federal action in Newark.
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Run Down Bicyclist Struck By Auto On Linden Roads
Washington Merritt of Linden township was struck by a touring automobile on Rahway avenue near Fred Byurr's road house late at night. He suffered head and body injuries but was moved to hospital and was reported improving. Merritt, 33, unmarried, is expected to recover. The auto fled after the collision.
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Union Sheriff Heads Masonic Association in Union County
Sheri Robert J. Kirkland of Tyrian Lodge was elected president of the Pant Masters Masonic Association of Union County at a meeting at Bender's Lorraine Hotel. The event featured sixty past officers, with speakers William Wolfekeil and Walter Chandler. New officers include vice president Charles P. Rusa and secretary Theodore B. Townley. Retiring officers were President F. J. Pope and others.
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Brothers Held For Assault In Guy County Court
In Guy Criminal Court today Jack Proe vo and Andrew Proscop tee hin brothers were held on charges after an alleged assault at Joseph’s saloon. The defense argued the men were acting to eject intruders from the establishment. The case involves a third brother not yet arrested.
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Supreme Court hears sewer related case in Trenton
The New Jersey Supreme Court heard arguments on a writ of certiorari concerning a sewer contract in Trenton. James Sumtmerton and William L Thiele seek review while city officials and counselors argued sobre constitutional questions. Several related cases on licenses and city actions were set for briefs or the next term.
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Paving and Curbing Bids Considered by Council
The council reviewed bids for paving and curbing along Roomvelt Street from Washington Avenue to Rosehill Place and for Adams Avenue and Fayette Street. Bidders included Patrick Faughnan, Samuel Sampson, ONeill & Viscount, and Jacob Jacques & Sam, with amounts ranging from about 2,451 to 3,048 dollars. The Street Committee will decide the awarded contractor. The Journal at Plainfield notes the paper is on sale at Union News Company.
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Readjustment plan for city debt debated in Elizabeth
City officials discussed refunding the old bonds to raise new ones totaling ten million dollars. Mayor’s stance favored getting the best price, with the Attorney to prepare ordinances for action by Monday June 7 as readjustment proceeds advance.
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Library funding request prompts $5000 advance
Officials record a request by Tate Wippirk Trem Seeger Cherienne Whittemare for $5,000 to support library maintenance. The notice notes taxes to be returned from a special levy approved by three referenda votes and cites available levy funds totaling 517,000. The matter is referred to the Finance Committee for action.
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