Elizabeth Plan Moves in Legislature Amid City Growth
Trenton report details a bill to annex Elizabeth to gain a higher city salary for the comptroller under a new act. The measure passed committee and heads to second reading with expectations of favorable third-reading action. Other bills cover minors in theaters, poolrooms, and municipal powers, including Newark water aid and Paterson works.
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Fram & Sta
Trenton
Hiizabeth
Moxon
Municipal Corporations Committee
Conover English
McCarter &, Engiteh
Newark
N.C
Morris
Union Township
Elizabeth
Poer
Morgan
Riso
Buxton
Morristown Y. Me C. 4
Ocean County
Holcombe
Hinte Agricultural College
Lene
East Orange
Pateeson
Paterson
Pension Increases Reported by Senate
Washington March 206 United States Senator Kean reported seven pension bills approved in the senate including raises for Mrs. Mary McCandless of Elizabeth to 16 dollars a month and Daniel McDonald of Elizabeth to 24 dollars a month. Also noted are memorials and petitions from the New Jersey State Military Board remonstrating against parts of the Dick millith act and from Bishop McKaul urging Philippine Church aid.
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Journal
Washington
United States
Kean Juin
Mary McCandless
Elizabeth
Daniel McDonald
Kean
Briggs
State Military Board of
New Jersey
Dick Millith
Bishop McKaul
Trenton
AL Green
Dia ‘Ict
Columbia
Miclair
Buttington
Governor Murphy's Address Sparks House Hill Discussion
A transcription from March 6 notes Governor James Blunt addressing a tentative assembly. The Guild announces a session at BA with testimonies that night. The report hints at unsettled leadership and shifting allegiances amid a tense political mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jumel
Bet nie hardware seized
A fragmentary OCR item mentions a hardware business named The Prere or similar and an event involving seizure or bet. Names, dates, or places are unclear, but the readable pieces suggest a legal or enforcement action affecting a local hardware firm.
Bryan convention held at Indianapolis
Telegraph report from Indianapolis dated March 26 describes a Bryan convention where National Chairman Taggart led the rally. The State Democratic gathering is described as clearly pro Bryan with some Johnson talk, and Taggart accused of backing Johnson. The platform urges a primary law, calls for investigations of state offices, and staunchly supports Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Taggart
Johnson
Alton B. Parger
Bryan
Leland Hotel Fire Disrupts Illinois Republican Convention
A major blaze at the Leland Hotel in Springfield Illinois forced the Republican State Convention delegates to flee the burning building. The fire gutted the hotel, delaying proceedings as officials worked to prevent spread to nearby structures and assess the loss of delegates belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tournal
Springfield
Leland Hotel
Changes in Terms of State Officers Passed by Assembly
Trenton March 20 The House approved a resolution amending the State Constitution to set Governor and Senator terms at four and Assembly terms at two years, with four-year gaps before reelection for governors. State and municipal elections would be separated. a two-year option was rejected 60 to 6.
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Telegraph
the Journal
Springfield
Ill
Star
Trenton
Dufy
Assembly
County Alerke
Secimd
Martin
Asseroblyman
Thompson
Enreneri i
Jeteey
Receiver for Concern Spectal to the Tonewat
March 26 report from Trenton notes Chancellor Howell approves the appointment of R. Madden as receiver for the Tube Company of Tin es Sei oo MAiR& bom. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Tonewat
Trenton
Howell
R. Madden Cecalver
Tuber “Company
Captain M Vicker Dies After Long GAR Career
Captain Louis J. McVicker, long known to Grand Army of the Republic circles and the National Guard, died suddenly this morning at his residence 622 Pearl Street after a lengthy illness. Born January 7, 1844 in Staten Island, he enlisted at 18 in the Fourth New York Heavy Artillery and served as a captain in the Newark Battery Artillery and later held various guard posts. He had resided here about twenty five years and was recently retired from public life due to ill health. The funeral arrangements will be announced by his former regiment.
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Louis J. McVicker
Grand Army of the Republic
Natonal Guard
Istoloak
Peart Street
Staten
McVicker
Newark Baez
Artillery
Dahlgiea
Westie Goni
Poneay
Ike Ll A Pitich
Tee Regiment
Shin
Price of meat soars high in local market rise
Local dealers report meat prices jumping since Tuesday with forecasts of further increases. Beef up two to four cents per pound while lamb and sheep see gains of three and a half to four cents. Pork, once high, remains elevated as retailers scramble to adjust to the new cost.
Tax notices urge payment and delinquent property actions
Fragmentary OCR notes describe city tax notices and warnings from the city treasurer. Mentions property delinquencies, deadlines, and enforcement to secure payment or risk seizure. Names and dates are unclear due to damaged text.
Eliz Commercial College news snippet
A fragment mentions Eliz commercial college and a Ynininess and school. The readable text is limited and provides no clear event or figures.
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Eliz, Commercial, College
A Ynininess & School
City Committee Seeks 20000 Budget for Street Improvements
The City Council Streets and Highways committee will seek a 20000 appropriation at the next meeting to fund general street improvements. They favor Newark Avenue Westfield Avenue Franklin and Martha street and First Avenue with plans to repair out of city avenues and bolster paving and drainage. The panel includes Mayor Ryan General Collins City Surveyor Lunter and others, with health officials present to discuss safe roadways to the new hospital.
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Frovisiom
Copnellmén
Ji Leroy’ Mack
Hi Walker
Ite
Newark Avenue
Weatfeld Avenue
Frenkln
Marahel
First Avenue
Bert
Telford
Bates Piers
Amy
Atreete
RCMB
Hepa Pa
Theft of Twelve Bicycles Reported in Plainfield
Police report a scheme involving twelve bicycles stolen in Plainfield. Acknowledgment by Peter Hatsaga and accomplices cites an active role in the thefts. One suspect reportedly died by his own action during subsequent attempts to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Peter Hatsaga
Peter
Fister Hatten
Adjourment Doubt Follows New Conference Moves
Trenton dispatch reports the adjournment of the New Jersey legislature remains unresolved as leaders push for a specific date. A Republican caucus plan targets April 10 with signals of internal splits. Gov Fort and Assembly members Buxton and Moxon held private talks amid broader disputes over civil service and public utilities bills.
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Sta
Trenton
Martin
Sepublican
Republi
Fort
Buxton
Mark Fount
Aucun
James Voorhees
David Baird
Senate
House
Knickerbocker Trust Reopens Amid Hopeful Crowd
New York March 26 Knickerbocker Trust Company reopened at noon as officials announced more than 12 million on hand to meet today’s demands. Depositors crowded Fifth Avenue and many planned new deposits while some sought withdrawals. The new executive committee includes Frederick G. Bourne and William J. Tucker with J. A. Harding as secretary and treasurer.
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Journal
New York
Knickerbocker ‘Trust Company
Fifth Avenue
Troat
Uno
China
N Rewponna
Déponiia
Shans
Rgents
Statas
Frederick G. Bourne
William J. Tucker
G. L. Botnsevain
J. A. Harding
Lead Pipe Stolen From Vacant House in New York District
Eugene Jones and Harry Leslie were arrested by Sergeant Hinty and Detective Brogan for stealing a lead pipe from a vacant house at 440 Booth Bridge Street. The men damaged walls and floors during removal and attempted to sell the pipe to a junk man on Amity Street. one held at Police Headquarters awaiting a relative's complaint.
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Eugene Jones
Harry Leslie
Hinty
Amity Street
Leable
Unin Business College and Local Advertisements
Fragmented ad text lists Unin Business College, a printing company, Sead catalogs, and various shop names. Mentions low prices, phone contact, street addresses, and several mentions of cafes or eateries. Overall, sparse catalog style notices without coherent narrative.
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EL Mora
Elizabeth People
PRARE
Ruth
Oo Mair
Bom
M’vicker
G. A. BR. Man
Fay Ys Commandedailric Oamlgren
Fourth
New York Heavy Artillery
Garbtain M'Vickma
Théo
Sardiseo
Aaa
Council
Ackerman
Knickerbocker Trust
New York Institution
Polloe
Unin Business College Business
Col Ak Chook Ter
Sead
Berriman
Union-Printing CO
K. Schreiber
G J
Gebhardt
Cafe Lem
Ht Ogihing
Nes Eare
Ieee
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