Estimate of City Budget for the Fiscal Year 1905
The mayor presented the comptroller Bennett’s budget estimate for the city’s next fiscal year beginning July 1, 1900. It shows departmental expenses at 561,683.10 and total taxes of 77.59 with adjustments for the county tax and sinking fund omitted. The report notes increases in school and contingency funding, and outlines specific appropriations and state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flurry
City Council
Bennett’ Timate
Fire Department
Bennett
Engtah
Acdonia
Trachise Texée
Essex Cross Trolley Project in the Air
Francis M. Eppley of East Orange spoke on the Fawex Cromm Railroad franchise continuing uncertainty. He said he no longer controls the franchise and could not confirm future plans. The West firm and Elizabeth franchise status remain unclear as promoters pursue rights and possible work timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawex-Cromm
Irvington
East Orange
Wontiedd
Francis M. Eppley
Hhey Fm
Tonger Fm
Re. Eppley
Fassohenie
Elizabeth
Nick
Westrm
Hoe
Coyne Named to the Assessor's Board
An appointment to the county board was approved after a resignation from William H. Decker. Coyne received 17 votes amid three ballots as Mackenzie was nominated for the role. The City Council acted following the resignation and few other nominations appeared.
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Short
William H. Decker
Mackenzie
Coyne
Unclear historic notice involving Dugan and concert event
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Dugan and Brooklyn wallpaper, names like Goldaro and Elizabeth, a concert, and an unspecified event or notice. Readable facts are minimal. no clear date, place, or outcome can be established from the fragment.
Move to Extend Fairmount Avenue Survey Ordered
City Surveyor instructed by City Council to survey lands along Fairmount Avenue to Newark Bay to aid opening of the street. Councilman Taylor hopes manufacturing firms settle along Newark Bay. the street could become the artery to a projected bridge between Elizabeth and Bayonne.
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Fairmount Avenus
Newark Bay
Fairmount Avenue
Councilian
Taylor
Elizabeth
Bayers
Appeal in Excise Case Involving Church and Licenses
Lawyers contest Board of Excise transfer licenses from 1001 East Grand Street to 201 Spring Street for Ernest Richards. Justice Garretson's ruling affirmed the board, raising questions whether the term church in the statute means a congregation or a real church edifice and whether a church must be regularly incorporated.
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Clarence D. Mayer
Ferdinand George
Robert Burke
Board of Excise
Ernest Richards
East Grind Street
201
Spring Street
Court of Errors and Appeals
Board of Exclea
Garrataon
Supreme Court
Mr. Meyer
Sustice J. Franklin Fc
Supreme Emerget
Matieares
Garretson
Meyer
East Cran Street
Timnatthen
Mrs Stanton 18 Enticed From Mansion Mystery
New York police sweep Stanton mansion in the Bronx after the murder of Mrs Alice Kinnan last week. They search rooms on the porch and uncover a bank book and possible relatives. Louise Stanton, the widow, remains distrustful as officers expand the inquiry.
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New York
Stanton
Bronx
Patice
Nugent Ford Clash Over Street Committee Vote
A council meeting ends with Ford pressuring for a formal method to ratify a Streets and Parks Committee proposal. Nugent defends the appointment choices and criticizes the process, while the vote fails to secure broader support and leaves the committee in motion to proceed under existing authority.
Tony Prallo Not Yet Out of Danger After Shooting
Tony Prallo remains in danger after a Thursday shooting at a dwelling with his brother in law. Investigators have not yet located Dominiek Laberto, the assailant, and no arrest has been reported.
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Tony Prello
Tony Prallo
Bha Teling
Phureday
Bie
Dominiek Laberto
Juve bé-Fire at Farr & ay coating ball mishap
A partial, garbled note reports a fire at Farr and ay involving a coating ball and spontaneous combustion. The fragment mentions about 40 workers or wires, but details are unclear and the event is not fully recoverable from the text.
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Farr &Ay
ELIZ. COMMERCIAL COLLEGE NOTICE SUMMARY
Readable fragments indicate a public notice from Elizabeth Commercial College. The text mentions a person or event tied to the college and hints at a course or exam offering but lacks complete names, dates, or specifics to confirm details.
Plainfield Union County League to Announce Platform
At a mass meeting in Plainfield the Union County League for Equal Taxation will reveal its platform. Judge Runyon is urged to seek assemblyman nomination and Assemblyman Tucker is named as a candidate. The league will oppose Dryden for U S Senator and Harry P. Hall will chair with Colby and Fagan delivering remarks.
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Union ‘County League For Equal Taxation
Plainfield
Judge Runyon
Hie Fri
Assemblyman
Tucker
Judgh Runyon
League
George L. A
U. S
Dryden
Harry P. Hall
Eager
Tnateg Nig Ac Resor
Colby
Fagan
Oldest Woman in Bay State Dies at 104
Mrs Jane Mansfield, aged 104, reputedly the oldest woman in Massachusetts, passed away after a long illness. Born Jane Goodridge, she married Matthew Mansfield in 1823. She leaves one son and three daughters and lived at the Graven House, a historic city residence.
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Bay State
Jane Mansfield
Lynn
Mans
Mra
Jane ‘Mansfeld
Massahome
Mra. Mansfield
Jane Goodridge
Matthew Manafield
Mire Sanefield
Moonlight Hop Secret Page
Moonlight hop appears in a fragmented note with partial phrases and unclear references to events. The readable text hints at a dance or social gathering but lacks concrete details on place, date, or participants. No verifiable entities or outcomes are present.
Atkins Heads Jersey G A R Encampment Leader Elected At Paterson
The thirty ninth annual encampment of the Department of New Jersey Grand Army of the Republic closed with Captain Alfred Atkins of Roselle Park unanimously chosen as department commander. Officers named include Arthur W. Tench senior vice commander AL Winans junior vice commander and Dr H P Roden medical director. Delegates to the national encampment were listed and a resolution extended thanks to Paterson for its reception. The report noted 4703 total membership and per capita tax challenges amid declining numbers.
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Department of New Jersey
Grand Army of the Republic
Paterson
Alfred Atkins
Roselle Park
Nen
Arthur W. Tench
al, Winans
H. P. Roden
Council of Ad
Robert P. Hillman
D. Keefe
Pont
W. W. Mendel
E. D. Mill
Pont Ti
J. McDonald
John Grimes
Joseph Ettinger
Frederick Stoll
John C. Stichter
Westmith
Edwin’Marah
Tinks A. Haring
Pateryn
Stinson
Fractured ride ends in hospital after street car chaos
A street car drawing music wagon broke loose injuring two children named Walter Smith and Magle Smith on First Street. They were treated at Alexian Hospital and sent home with minor bruises. Two men, Gerony Seren and Gomane Colbeo, were arrested at First and Court and released on bond awaiting charges. Nicholas Tacort, who knows the men, appeared in court this morning. Antiseptic Barber Shop advert combines with garbled notices in the page.
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Vps Rm CIA
Gomane Colbeo
Effeeta
Nicholas Tacort
Third Avenue
Port Station Safety Urged as Rail Road Passages Remain Hazardous
City Council may compel the Central Railroad of New Jersey to provide safe passage to Elizabeth port station after deadly and injurious incidents. The station is crowded and poorly lighted with tram lines sweeping nearby. The Board of Trade urged urgent relief, sending a letter to the council, now referred to the railroad committee.
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Central Railroad of New Jersey
Elizabeth Port
Arnekn
Haible
Douma Leaders Vow to Work Through Summer
The Douma’s Constitutional Democrats declare they will continue parliamentary work all summer, refusing ministerial bills as the cabinet loses confidence. They push ahead with plans to investigate the Bislystok outrages, a move welcomed by Jewish circles hoping for progress.
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Petersburg
Constitutional Democrats
Douma
Courtey
Neive Papern
Ourprise
Kean Signs Statehood Bill In Senate Action
Washington June 16 The Joint Statehood bill was formally signed by the presiding pro tem in the Senate after receipt from the House It moves to the President for his signature at once as part of the statehood process involving Kean in the action.
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Washington
Wall Street Decline Broad Yet Recovered Some
New York June 16 There was further depression in the stock market with prices generally softening. Traders believed James Kee ne backed the selling. Anaconda fell to 288 from 281 1/2. After a show of weakness the market recovered much of the loss in the first hour as bonds stayed active while utilities remained weak. Local securities notes include Public Service Corp and New Jersey Gas with mixed quotes and various due dates.
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New York
Remird
Jamey
Keene
Anaconda
Doua
Securitina
Man Hit With Hammer At Hospital Incident
Joseph Narrick was attacked with a hammer entering Alpslea Hospital Fhoreday then trembled with a scalp wound. He would not identify the assailant. location and status of his condition remain unclear as authorities review the injury. The report notes the event occurred near Gebhardt's Cate in Cincinnati beer district.
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Joseph Narrick
Alpslea Hospital
Yntala
eGudTian
MOF
Dangatoui
Wadsworth Amendment Sparks Heated Debate in Washington
Washington June 6 The President will win all he demands in the amendment to the Wadsworth meat inspection bill amid House resentment toward the committee. Adams of Wisconsin reports progress with the President, who is convinced the inspection clause authorizes 24 hour access to all plants. The committee met informally as Adams repeated the conference details. The dispute concerns court review and civil service protections for inspectors, with administration aims to avoid broad court supervision. The President issued a letter acknowledging an earlier error and defending the proposed court review approach.
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Washington
Representative Adams
Wisconsin
Adams
Jn Erree
Wadsworth Yalstitatty
Agricultura
Cam Gan ¢ House
Wadsworth
Mintale
Civil Service Amendment
Cromer
Benator
Roccavett
Wadeworth
Dea
Rish
Weies
Baveiling
Ee Packers
Ackers
Lawan
Jawan
Congress
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Eppley
Counsil
Dugan
Rete Pricocen Carties
Capetal
Brooklyn Wall Paper
K. Goldaro
Eileabeth
Orden Alee, Ee
Landa
East Grand Street
Albertz
Mrs. Stanton
Kinnan
Nugent
FORD
Colina Sen
Streets and Parks Committee
Saver
Public Service Corporation
Jefferson Avenue
Enat Broad Street
North Avenue
Saucy
Pessie
Th Thompson
Old Aoe
Ratifestion
Reth
Sith Council
Streeta
Parke
English
Mackengle
Mooemine Haars
Bialyatok
Berlin
Bialyatdk
Bialystok
Hebrewa
Kishinel
Gauge
Pasailenta
Jowesses
Lokalansiger
Record
Union ‘County
Masa
Moonlight Hop
Bitte Sst Soe
de Fry
Parsona
Uric. Dahlgren
Judson Kilpatrick
Dncampment
Alyred- Atring
New Jersey
Edwin Marsh
Tadeo Mirgatrick
Telaes
Cas Tae Lane Ken Steva, Kener
Aes Brugser
M7 ' Am
Ballystok
Kean
New Jersey Banator Aoting
Benete
Wall, Street
Cincinnati
Gebhardt
Sania
Solan Wine
Sen
HOUSE
Nadsworth
East Bread Corner
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