School superintendency debate in Elizabeth calls for fix
The Elizabeth Daily Journal argues for a clear choice in electing a city school superintendent. It weighs Dr. Shearer against Principal Clemens, discusses salary implications of combined positions, and urges a shorter term to avoid political influence and ensure effective leadership for the public schools.
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Grand Jury Presentment Presses Union County Reforms
Union County send up a grand jury presentment reporting 340 licensed liquor venues and 152 complaints. Indictments were issued where evidence allowed, but many vendors evade action. the panel favored replacing professional jurors with lay citizens to ensure impartiality and curb political influence. Mayor Fisk urged reforms to improve selection and reduce corruption in the jury system across Plainfield and Elizabeth.
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Reform Urges End to Liquor Influence in Union County
The Union County Grand Jury presented a scathing report before Justice Swayze led by Charles J. Fisk. It describes an ongoing city of Elizabeth governed by brewery and liquor interests, with licenses rented to operators and saloon control over purchases and insurance, while indictments remain scarce due to local interference and sheriff and prosecutor reluctance to act.
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Parading Scathing Union County Grand Jury Presentment
The Union County Grand Inquest delivered a scathing presentment on Saturday alleging excise law violations by saloonkeepers and claiming Elizabeth's elite government is controlled by breweries. It accuses the Elizabeth Excise Board and councilmen of being pledged to saloon interests, and the police chief of misdirection. The May 1807 grand jury, led by Plainfield Mayor Charles J. Fisk, is described as strong and vigorous.
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Sand play initiative proposed for city recreation
A citizen calls for a sand play plan during summer vacations, inspired by Newark, with shaded sand plots in vacant lots and a supervising figure for order. The letter argues city children could enjoy a seashore like experience, acknowledging dignity issues and the need for oversight. June 23 1907 Elizabeth.
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Prosecution urged to enforce liquor laws in county
The True American reports that the Union county prosecutor urged the mayors and police chiefs to aggressively enforce liquor laws or face misdemeanor indictments. The sheriffs were warned to raid violators and make arrests to compel compliance.
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