Public Service Tax Dispute Over Central Jersey Line Franchise
A City Council dispute with the Public Service Corporation over franchise tax on the Elizabeth Plainfield and Central Jersey Railway Company. The corporation’s $226.57 warrant is challenged as too small, amid questions of per mile rates and ordinance interpretation. The matter, referred to Law Committee, centers on tax due per mile and the line’s seven miles in the city.
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Tina Ariaen Betwen
Bennett
Public Service Corporation
Tehe City
Tix
Elizabeth, Wainfield
Cotwalleery Railway Company
Wiielier Monnett
Reynott
Rannett
Westfield and Elizabeth Railroad Company
Quick
Elizabeth, Piinfield and Central
Trin
Compteodlét
Elizabeth Plainfield and Central Jersey Railway Company
Elizabeth
Public Service Corporation of New Jersey
Wlienbeth
Pininfield and Central Jereny Railway Company
Elizabeth, Plainfield and Central Jersey Railway Company
Weatfield and Elizabeth Rail Company
Health official clears Jacaba Theatre after inspection
Health Officer Louis J. Richards notifies George W Taraba manager of Jacaba Theatre in Elizabeth New Jersey that an investigation found the house in sanitary condition and in compliance with prior orders. The notice dated March 16 confirms adherence to requirements.
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O. K
Jacobs Theatre
George W. Tacaba
Jacaba Theatre
Toula J. Richans
Elizabeth
N. J
George W. Taraba
Eng
Olacaba Theatre
Jools Theatre
Noein Eama
Une
Louis J. Richards
Obituary: Mrs Fred Bernstell at General Hospital
Mrs Fred Bernstell died Wednesday at the General Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of John White and mother to Patrice and Elisabeth White. Her funeral arrangements were to be announced. The family residence was 1168 East Broad, with a Greenwood Street address listed in the city directory.
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Dobn White
John White
Ned
Patrice
Elisabeth White
Council Asked to Extend Fire Limits
The Board of Fire Commissioners asked the City Council to extend fire limits from one hundred to two hundred feet downtown. They cited numerous frame buildings near the limit as dangerous and noted a specific frame structure on Mrat Street used for a large number of apartments. The request was referred to the special committee on building ordinances.
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Board of Fire Commissioners
Mrat
Special
Ersten
Severl
County Tax Board Bill Reforms County Taxation Boards
County officials discuss amendments to Senate bill No. 4 introducing governor appointed county boards for tax revision. Salaries scale by county population up to 2400 yearly. meetings set for July. boards can dismiss assessors for tax law violations after due hearings. Section 14 adds court adjacencies for board offices. section 15 retains original final section.
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Btate
John Boyd Avis
Senate
B&h
New Jersey
Msaersora
Vibes Pernona
Asveasmenta
No Board of Excise Meeting Held Yesterday
There was no meeting of the Board of Excise yesterday afternoon due to lack of quorum. Commissioner Hoolyink attended briefly but left after waiting nearly a half hour as other members failed to appear amid a storm.
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Board of Excise
Hoolyink
Non-Suit In Rent Case Against Runyon Pleinfeld
A rent dispute brought by Newen ang wullem N Runyon of Pleinfeld ended in a non suit in district court yesterday afternoon. The case involved an alleged shortage and a factor’s atone offer, with no final decision reached.
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Newen Ang Wullem N. Runyon
Pleinfeld
I Monica
Pianos Tuned Opens March 17 with New Services
Entry outlines opening on March 17 featuring piano tuning and maintenance services. Mentions event details, venue updates, and a focus on professional care for client instruments. Includes references to scheduling, contact options, and service guarantees.
Tribute to New Jersey in Reform Era Speech
Governor Stokes spoke in Jersey City praising Republican rule and reform progress. He argued a party is judged by its motives, noted past corruption concerns, and touted enduring, steady reform under Republicans. The address, responding to Senator Colby, highlighted improvements in roads and state institutions.
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Jersey City
Stokes
Minnetoran Chit
Hudson County
New Jersey
Everett Colby
Republican Party
Thie
Evry
Tts
Thia
Btates
Sonsiateat
Anon
Miners Convention at Todianapolia Hears Reports
Indications on the second day suggest no immediate strike as key factional disputes are sidelined. Western Federation funding and leaders like Mitchell and Ryan shape potential moves, while allegations and seats of Dolan and Baltinghare affect credentials. Snowbound marchers return to downtown as committees delay decisions.
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Todianapolia
Ind
Western Federation of Miners
Ateubenburg
Idaho
Mitchell
Dolan
Pennsylvania
Beard
Bolan
Uriah Baltinghare Aident
Ilet
W. D. Ryan
Ryan
Lara
Cing
Lewis
Fevaldvat Ist
Reaalu Celeste
Scales
Taft defers reply on Supreme Court appointment
Washington March 1 Secretary Taft declines the immediate offer of a Supreme Court bench position. President Roosevelt says a decision may be delayed until fall as Justice Brown plans to retire in June. Other candidates, including Taft, were considered and further announcement is likely after more consideration.
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Washington
Sorretney Taft Han
Supreme Court
White House
Justice Brown
Duation Brown
Scorstary
Taft
New York
Diay
Congress
Hamilton's Attack on New York Life Trustees
Albany March 16 The calm after the storm at the state capitol centered on Andrew Hamilton's vitriolic arraignment of the trustees of the New York Life Insurance Co The Insurance committee found his rhetoric impressive but speculation about reconvening to call him to testify remains uncertain The panel had already covered issues of vouchera publicity expenditures and Andrew Fields with little added by further testimony The remarks were seen as highlighting trustee responsibility rather than shifting blame
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Albany
N. Y
Andrew Hamilton
N. ¥. Life Ins. Co
Hamilton
Vonchera
Andrew Fields
Mutiny in Manchuria Amid Allied Rumors
A fragmentary report from Glasgow notes a mutiny in Manchuria involving officers and troops. The text references alleged selling of submarines and German connections, with unclear details and chaotic wording.
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Manchuria
Glasgow
Northarn
Struck by Train at Port Station Injures William Tyler
William Tyler a 22 year old resident of Inklo place narrowly survived after attempting to cross Central Railroad tracks near Elizabethport station. An oncoming train struck him, inflicting head and body injuries. He was rushed to Alexian Hospital in serious but not hopeless condition.
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William Tyler
Incleo Place
Central Railroad
Elizabethport
Tyler
Anam Intauer Gare
Alexian Herpitis
Nearp Witind
Eorigis
Singer specials blamed for streetcar confusion in city
City Council criticized Public Service Corporation over Singer specials labeled cars. Nugent led a resolution noting cars from the First Street Newark line are misidentified as Singer specials, causing riders to err and wait extended times. He urged fixes to signs and service reliability along Broad Street and Jefferson avenues. The council will take up the issue with the corporation.
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Public Service Corporation
Cornetihian Nugent
Singer Special
First Street
Newark
Eareln
Broad Street
Bronniert
East Broad Atreat Fox
Nugent
Firat Atrest Linn
Jefferson Avenue
Juat
Rédi-Menta
Tal
Rerview Corporation
Rah
Jefferson Wean
Ara
Two Trains Collide in Snowstorm Near Florence
Denver dispatch reports a blizzard driven collision on the Denver Rio Grande near Florence Arkansas Valley at 2:30 this morning. A double-header and a Utah and California express derailed and caught fire, leaving many passengers dead or trapped. Relief trains rushed to the scene as authorities assessed the wreck and missing crews. The incident is described as the worst in years with dozens seriously burned and many bodies cremated.
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Denver
Col
Rio Grande
Wade
Tendville
Utah and
California
Treina
Portland
Florence
Pueblo
Rio Grande Road
Ridgeway
Alamoss
Jim
Aceme
Eden
Adobe Atetion
Balide
William Hollis
William Consullette
Alan
J. 4. Smith
Denver and
Salita
Clarence W. Tones
Denyver
Jon
W. W. Davis
Leadville
Tintner
St. Mary's Hospital
Hyperaous
New Mexico
Aining Ear
Hewitt
Tabo
Kansas
Giwao
Four Burned to Death in Tustin Fire
Four persons perished in an early morning blaze that destroyed the town’s business district in Tustin Michigan. The fire started from a basement furnace at the Hotel Compton, forcing guests to flee in night attire. Property losses were estimated around 30000 dollars.
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Tustin
Mich
Compton
Ae Ea
New York Congressmen Push Brooklyn Navy Yard Battleship
A delegation of eighteen New York Congressmen urged the Naval Affairs Committee to authorize another battleship built at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. They also requested 250000 dollars to begin work on the collier authorized that year.
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Brooklyn Yard
Washington
New York
Brooklyn
Levy's for Shoes Opens New Spring Collection
The notice highlights Levy's showcasing a new spring line featuring garlanded attire and footwear aimed at men, presented on late page content.
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Levy
Lee Ag
Dentist A Epst ed on Jefferson Ave public notice
A brief item references dentist DE A Epsted at B Jefferson Avenue with a contact number 1077. The note mentions a spring final time tentative around 8 am and a location sendy 3 ikter Vane, indicating an upcoming event or appointment schedule.
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A. Epsted
Jefferson Ave
Bret
Sendy
Ikter
Vane
Whinma Denttet Ot Soreer Ree Ay At Concrete
Fragmentary OCR reads about a concert by the Glee Club Orchestra at a concrete venue. No clear names, dates, or locations are legible. The readable bits suggest a musical event with a local orchestra performing.
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Ree
Concrey
Glee
Statehood Bill Postponed to Wednesday in House
Washington reports that House leaders agreed to defer action on the Statehood Bill until Wednesday due to the absence of many members who cannot reach Washington before the date. The plan was to bring the measure up on Monday if possible.
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Washington
House
Funeral of Student Reed in Oxford Service at Christ Church
The body of Amy Reed, Rhodes scholar and Christ Church College student at Oxford, was transported from London to Oxford for burial after dying in a moving incident. Funeral services were led by Osler, former head of the Ketes Trust. Rhodes scholars and Christ Church students attended the funeral in Oxford.
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Student Reed
London
Amy Read
Oxford’ University
Buriel
Osler
Ketes
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Coal Miners’ Convention
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Abayance
Secretary
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Roosevelt
Russia
Berlin
Revolutionary Executive Committee
Ben Fel Polnta
St. Peterburg
Moscow
OT. Patrick's ‘Party
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Singer
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
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Arkansas Valley
Eliz Commercial College
Poorkaentae
Qancina
Denttet
Hong Kong
Rfviews
Patpal
Amigeee
Luni
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