Stokes Talks Railroad Taxes and Local Revenue
Former Governor Edward Casper Stokes argues railroad tax funds from the Perkins act belong to localities for local needs not the State. He notes the Legislature handles state finances while urging focus on fairness and municipal gains rather than overall state revenue. He cites Jersey City as example and recalls 1904 Republican promises to adjust main stem taxation for municipalities.
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Sta
Trenton
Edward Casper Stokes
Jwen
Stoken
Ug Pal
Tavelvet
Pemling Financial Sontra
Jersey City
Bmt
Republican Party
Wires to be buried underground on Fir Street
A local Fir Street Association pushes to bury underground power and telephone lines to improve street appearance amid a petition to the Board of Health. The group, including influential merchants, argues overhead wires mar the block and seeks city action on street cleanliness and utility placement. The report notes debate over allowing the Central Railroad to lay another track on Broadway and possible impacts on Fir Street.
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Pwioteho
Fir Street Association
Potes
Virewun Kirshaleet
de Hare T
Birat Stront
Iirert
Sswiation
Mtisaction
Board of Health
Atral Railroad
Broadway
Mayor Favors Shorter Hours For City Schools Plan
The Board of School Estimate debated remedies for school congestion last night. A proposal for a new building at Ripley Place and eight room additions for Schools 6 and 7 was discussed but deferred pending further investigation. Mayor Mravlag urged immediate relief and noted a proposed 114000 building plan for the new site while Superintendent Clement explained half time attendance across most schools.
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Board of School Estimate
Ripley Place
Mravlag
Elizabbeth
Clement
Meravlag
Promines
Futuure
Devel Im Thineity
Cooper Defense Closes in Noted Murder Trial
In a final plea Col Duncan B Cooper Robin Cooper and John D Sharp urged acquittal in the murder case of former Senator E W Carmack and former judge Mack Anderson. Anderson defended himself, insisting on self defense as the defense drew on passions of the jurors. A large crowd filled the courtroom, forcing sheriff to clear halls for safety.
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Journal
Nashville
Col
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
John D. Sharp
E. W.carmack
J. Mack Anderson
Anderson
Iead Sena
Hart
Opposed Move to Lay Track on First Street
City Council Railroads Committee hears Central Railroad request to add a second track over First Street at Broadway. Opponents argue it worsens grade crossings, endangers pedestrians, and harms taxpayers, urging no further railroad concessions until reciprocal city actions occur.
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City Council Committee On Railroads
Central Railroad
First Street
Broadway
Casey
Carly
Elizabeth Commercial College shorthead tough type
Elizabeth Commercial College headlines a terse report noting a compact, hard-edged style in reporting. The brief item references a local institution, its name, and a minimal, blunt presentation characteristic of the era. The exact details are unclear from the fragment.
SLEUTH PETROSINO KILLED IN PALERMO BY BLACK HAND
Italian detective chief Joseph Petrosino of New York was shot dead in Maria Square Palermo by Black Hand operatives. Dispatches say he died defending incriminating papers linking Black Hand networks across Italy and America. Authorities hunt for suspects as details emerge of a centralized Palermo organization and global extortion.
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Rome
Joseph Petrosino
Ttalian
New York City
Maria Square
Palermo
Sicily
Black Hand Society
Petronino
Italy
New York
De‘tment
Black Hand
Petrosino
Black Handers
Aasnasing
Telrosing
Amt
Pollee Investignent
Journal
Emily
Joseph Petronino
New York Policy Department
New York Police
Bingham
Washington
Arthur Woods
United States
Wissioner
Woods
Carnegie
Vanderbilt
B. H-Harriman
Morris KK
Fesanp. A
Chicago
Denver
New
Auctioneers Offer No Reserve Real Estate and Equipment
Auctioneers pledged to the highest bidders at absolute auction. Real estate and mechanical equipment of a man, modern and at large, offered in four lots with no limit or reserve. Property located in New Jersey with detailed terms to publish.
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Prisaare
New Jersey
Thousand Die In Java Landslide Near Pendjula
Telegraph report from Victoria says 1,000 lives were lost as landslides buried three villages in Pendjula Java. Steamer Empress news reports men women and children perished amid collapses as rescue efforts lag. One survivor carried the tale across seas in a battered island scene.
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Tournal
Victoria
H.C. Mireh
Pendjula
Java
Empress
China
Mount Kentiana
Work For Men Meeting Aims At City Hall
Sixty one unemployed men and boys gathered at City Hall for a conference on local labor conditions led by Emily Williamson. The session featured A. A. Stein Chief Tenney O Leary Schwartz and Judge Mahon. Attendees signed up for potential work as hopes rise for new opportunities in Elizabeth.
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Lystre
Emily EF. Williamson
Williamson
A. A. Stein
Tenney
O'Leary
Schwartz
Owen P. Mahon
Wienbeth
Rene Waste
Hugo
Sele
Elizabeth
Strin
Millinery Business Enlarged in Levy Hoan Firm
E Levy of the Levy Hoan department has bought out rivals and will enlarge the millinery business. The new manager plans a tour through New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to promote the enlarged store and attract customers.
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E. Levy
M.” Lavy Hoan
Bes
Birew Aod Fett
Levy
New Yorts
New Jersey
Peoesyivents
Odor Abatement Ordered for Standard Oil Plant
A special health board committee recommends Stannard Oil Company be given sixty days to remove a persistent odor from the Standard Oil plant at Linden township. Health Officer Richards reports the smell originates from the refining of sludge and acid tanks at the Linden refinery, with complaints dating from December. Standard Oil officials, led by C. G. Black, pledge changes to equipment and potential water tower and stack Installations if odors persist.
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Stannard Qi! Company
Elizabeth
Standard Oil Company
Henry Schmidt
Elizabeth Avenue
Schmidt
Ellenbatt
Richarda
Staten Island Sound
Health Board
Charles G. Black
Pany
Black
Board of Health
Linden
Thepeetii
C. G. Black
Byrnes Firm Submits Highest Post Office Bid
Twenty eight bidders vied for the new post office project with M Byrnes Building Company of New York submitting the top estimate at 203 900.00. Peackworth of New York quoted 144 774.00, while other bids ranged from about 133 900 to 173 997.00. The detailed list includes firms from New York Philadelphia Lowell and other cities with varied amounts.
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Elisabeth
M. Byrnes Building Company
Charles H. Peckworth
New York
Byrnes
Blipa-Grifftha Construction Co
W. H H. Fissell Company
Charles Meflaul Co
Philadelphia
Connors Bros. Company
Lowell, Mann
ALA
Stannard
Cramp & Co
Ankefer & Co
Minerva
Ohio
A. K
A. D. Podnock
Calumet Construction Co
John Pierce
Northeastern Construction Co
R. EB
Helingham
P. T. Nesbit Co
Wails
P. J. Carlin Construction Co
Lawrence J. Rice
Durelithic
H. Probat
Priest Murder in Newark Sparks Conspiracy Theories
Police discount factional vengeance theory as 13 suspects remain under bail in the priest’s murder at St Stanislaus Newark. Housekeeper Antonia Sabsylke shot earlier, funeral held with Polish clergy present. Investigations note possible broad membership involvement. parish and city guard strengthened as demonstrations planned.
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Amelame
St. Stanislaus
Newark
Antonia Sabsylke
William Planta
Tha
Vinita
Han
Prise
St . Church
St. Anthony’s Church
WI " Mammicki
St. Adelbert's
Hal Pulchre
Ishop
John J. O'Connor
Witurd. Manski
Elizabeth Re
Foaney
Bn Oul
Rae
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Offson
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Unaife
Standard
Byrnes's
C.mair & Gor
Letpeskert
C. ‘Matr & Sea
East Jarser
First
Gerond Streets
Tel
HEL
Elnge
Ar Ural
Priest Kilby
Patrick's
Renine Bart
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