Peace Influences Passage of Strong Public Utilities Bill
Trenton March 25 the Judiciary Committee substitute for the Martin public utilities bills passed the House by unanimous vote after a long discussion. The package unites two measures limiting regulation to public service corporations excluding phones and telegraphs, with rate making and commission review powers. The bill positions a five-member commission appointed by the Governor to oversee rates, service quality, and complaints, potentially affecting gas, water, electric, railroad, and telephone providers. The debate highlighted rate making, with amendments and potential Senate fate casting doubt on the measure.
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Trenton
Judiciary
Martin Puillic
House
Lauder Martin
Onglade
Billy
Hupe
Fieree
Monte
Thange
Coluya
Geblardt-Hobbine-Colby
Severn
Colby
Gebhardt
Silzer
Fielder
Martin
Senate
Asaem- Myitan Young
Wan Atill
Young Bifl
Amateria
The Von Ende Concert at Town and Country Hall
The last von Ende concert of the season will be held Monday evening March 30 at Town and Country Hall. Performers include Mivis no James Lieb yon and Ende tries a Mien Hinkin tana. Cards are on sale through Oliver and Drakes.
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Aea
Dre Mivs
James Liebyon
Ende
Ald Oliver
Drakes
Union Printing 00 Workplace Safety Notice
A fragmented OCR note references UNION PRINTING and mentions weak science area and observed facilities. The readable parts imply concerns about safety or infrastructure at the siteены
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Union Printing
Saat Area
Scienee Ape
Germany may balk at Hill appointment
Telegraph report says Berlin embassy hints Germany may oppose Dr David Jayne Hill’s appointment as ambassador to the United States. No official reasons given. Hill is noted as having ties to Union County and Plainfield through former work with his father.
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Germany
Washington
State Department
Berlin
David Jaynu Hill
Aticceaaor
Ambassador Tower
Phose
de. Hill
Union County
Plainfield
Son protests cut off with $5 bequest in probate appeal
In Court of Quarter Sessions Judge Atwater heard Samuel B. Mooney’s appeal against Phoebe M. Mooney’s will. Mooney seeks a larger share citing alleged prior gifts and lack of care. Counsel for Mooney argued the will was not sound minded, while Coddington testified it was drafted February 21, 1907. Executors were M. C. Ayres and Samuel Cromwell. estate valued about 2,000 to 2,600 with a Rahway house at 32 Union Street. Decision reserved.
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Atwater
Phoebe’ M. Mooney
Samuel B. Mooney
William A. Coddington
Plainfeld
Staten T¢land
Agnes Stansbury
Staten [Ae Land
Plainfield
Marmied
M.C. Ayres
Samuel Cromwell
W. R. Wilson
Monney
Janey
Coton
Mooney
Coddington
Lubney
Rahway
Elizabeth Citizens Plead For El Mora Annexation Hearing
Trenton March 25 A hearing was held by the Committee on Municipal Corporations at 2 pm on a bill to annex El Mora to Elizabeth. Elizabeth and El Mora advocates appeared. opposition came from Union Township. Senate discussed Gebhardt Colby Robbins amendments, with several changes failed or adopted.
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Trenton
Committee On Municipal Corporations
Moxon
TL Mora
Ailizabett
Henry Fl Isham
DF. Collins
Clark McK
Whittemore
el Mora
Union Townsrip
EL Morn
Walker
Senate
Colby, Robbins
Wan
Golby
Silvers
Wakelee
Commission
Westminster speech by Stuchell in Massachusetts
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an author or speaker at Westminster Church with unclear phrasing and garbled names. The record lacks clear dates, speakers, or events beyond a church setting and a misread quotation. No verifiable details emerge to anchor a full summary.
New Jersey Legislature vows summer session reform drive
The New Jersey Legislature plans to stay in session through the summer to push Governor's reform bills. Republican Leader Martin urges adjournment deferral until civil service, utilities, and election reforms are considered, citing solemn promises from the governor and the need for action.
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Brom
Star
Treston
Weasion
Martin
la Jatatare Bank
Isabel
Heeu
Mate
Po of the Judiciary Committe; To Which Im Béen Refe the Reqolition. Padaedvin
Senati
Alek
Bill Would Bar Sunday Barging Shops
A fragmented report indicates a bill proposed to bar Sunday activities at barging shops, with references to committees on education and a House discussion. The text hints at a recommitment and a remark by Mr. Clack, though details are unclear.
Attempt to wreck new P. R. R. bridge
Telegraph dispatch from Perth Amboy reports a dynamite explosion damaged the new steel bridge over the Raritan River on the Benhaytvinia road. Detectives investigate connections to non-union labor and contractor labor troubles as the watchman and workers are described.
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Perth
Awboy
Raritan River
Benhaytvinia Road
More trolley cars for Stephenson Works arrive
A new batch of railroad cars for Stephenson Car Works reached the Central Railroad dock today by Manhattan Lighterage. The cars, from New York and Brooklyn routes, will be inspected before service and placed on the riverfront tracks for transfer to street railway lines along South Broad Street to the Car Works.
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Liege
Atreat
Stephenson Car Works
Cental Railroad
Manhattan
New York
Police Fire Rescuers Save Four From Bowery Blaze
New York March 26 Two policemen risked their lives to rescue a family of four from a three story Bowery building fire. Officers Black and Reilly climbed through debris and created a human ladder to reach a trapped family on the third floor, saving them as onlookers cheered.
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New York
St 133
Bowery
Sweed Charkowky
Charkowyky
Sophie
Mulberry Street
Debrix
Union: Business College ends amid near silence
A local business college interruption leaves students and staff uncertain about futures as administrators announce end of operations. The closure affects professors, alumni networks, and ongoing courses, prompting questions about student transfers and debts.
Grandest Display of Millinery by Byer Shown
Fragmentary text describes millinery display by Byer, with scattered words about hardware and special sales. References to a showroom or shop event appear, but details are incomplete and names are uncertain.
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Byer
School safety work goes on in board meeting
The Board of Education held a special session to discuss new school quarters and fire protection measures. A committee was appointed to confer with the City Council on office space, while the Buildings Repairs and Furniture Committee advances plans for improved fire protection and inward swinging doors.
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Board of Education
Achoola
Moni
Timms
Reilly
Tima
Edward B. Miannay
Board of
Eflee
April Fool Party at Elizabeth Commercial College
A fragmented notice from Elizabeth Commercial College mentions an April Fool Party and references Dr Epstein at 143 Referee Avenue and a local contact on telephone. The legibility is poor with multiple garbled elements but indicates an event or social gathering hosted by the college.
Roosevelt Urges Action on Proposed Laws in Message
President Roosevelt sends a special message to Congress urging action on key bills. He calls for child labor prohibition, a model DC bill, comprehensive employe liability reforms, and stronger protection for federal and private workers, insisting on timely consideration before session end.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Menange
Senate
House
Hensall
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Workmen Drop Iron Sections From Bridge Construction
Workmen building a new iron bridge for the Pennsylvania Railroad over the Central Railroad dropped three large iron sections onto Broad Street and a sidewalk. One piece hit the sidewalk near the passageway to the Central Railroad. two fell in the street about ten feet away. Judge Hou observed the fall and alerted Mayor Ryan, who ordered a watchman to block the street until the iron work was secured.
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Pennsylvania
Central Railroad
Railroab Comet Staat
Broad Street
Leaming Specialist at Sun Optical Offices and Local Ads
Monday Wednesday and Saturday 3 to 20 P St offer free consultations. Advertises Journal on sale in New York at Union News stand Liberty Street and Jersey City terminal. Mentions meat cutter machine and various local businesses with prices and a dinner concert listing.
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SUN Optical
Ginnie
Faust Optical Arcas
New Jersey
Bute
Beret
Journal
New York
Unigo
Liberty Street Peery
Strw
Union News Stud
Jersey City
Ry Terminal
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