City plans a glorious Fourth for monument dedication
The General Committee of the Monument Association met in City Hall to seek a $500 city appropriation for Fourth of July fireworks and the monument dedication. James MacMaster, Charles Ko Halsey and P. L. Ryan named to press the request. finance and parade details were debated, invitations issued, and plans adjusted for the ceremony and Decoration Day cornerstone.
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Soldiers and Supral Monument Association
James MacMaster
Charles I. Ko Halsey
PL J. Ryan
Counci
James C. Connolly
Nugent
Conymolly
B. Cisse
W. H. Casner
Halsey
C. H. K. Hibeoy
Ped. Ryan
Foster M. Voorhves
Sormitter
R. J. Kirkland
Charles H. Moore
Committee On Finance
Kirkland
Wkrlow
Nowh F. Morrison
Thomas 4. Tiloy
George A. Ford
Taner Hous
Walter Chandler
Grand Lodge of Free
Spain
Robert J. Houston
Elisabeth
Connolly
Fet
Ghoripa
Feneral
Perkins Equal Tax Bill Passes In Senate
Trenton notes the Senate after three hours of filibustering approved the Perkins equal tax bill in the form passed by the House. The governor is expected to sign promptly. The measure would raise railroad taxes from 1,000 to 100,000.
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Trenton
Senate
House
Redistributed districts threaten incumbents Tillman and Perkins
Legislative plan to elect Assembly members by districts places Randolph Perkins and Peter Tillman in the Third district, challenging renomination prospects. The measure, upheld by the Court of Motors and Appeals, requires incumbents to live in their district, with next year’s conventions to decide renomination. Rivalry between Perth Amboy and New Brunswick shapes local lines and voter balance.
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Randolph Perkins
Peter Tillman
Union County
Court of Motors and Appeals
Tillaan
Verkins
Westtiell
Yuhi
Tillioan i
Perkins
George H. Embree
Tillman
Irant
Irant A Second Term When He Desired It. the Status of Asemblyman Tucker
Elizabeth
Middleex
Theodore Strong
New Brimerick
Perth Amboy
Therty Committee
New Brimswick
New Brunawick
Amboy
New Brunswick
New Brunewick
Perth
Lawmakers to Meet Three Weeks for Final Adjournment
In Trenton on March 27 Governor Stokes summoned the Senate and House judiciary committees with key leaders to review pending legislative work. A conference forecast three weeks, or possibly two, to finish and allow final adjournment. The Perkins equal tax bill was expected in amended form in the Senate, aiding the timetable.
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Trenton
Stokes
Senate
House Judiciary Committees
House
Painters Demand Higher Wages After Negotiation
A committee of the Painters and Decorators Union Local 5 pressed for a wage hike from 41 to 45 4 cents per hour with effect May 1. Journeymen rejected a proposal to postpone. Master Painters offered no April to October compromise. Classification into three groups was proposed, with first class for steady work. Union to report again tonight. final decision to come after April 4.
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Painters and Decorators’ Union
Local 5
Builders’ Exchange
Newark Painters Lockout Shuts Shops Citywide
The Independent Association of Master Painters declared a lockout in Newark. The dispute began after the discharge of Kantor by Herman & Co on March 17. Anthony H. Taylor, a union delegate, rallied workers who refused terms offered by the employer. The delay and efforts to compromise led to the meeting last Saturday night where the lockout was decided.
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Association of Master Painters
Kantor
Herman & Co
Steed Hasel
Eantor
Anthony H. Taylor
Royal Arcanum Suit Argument Opens Before Supreme Court
Boston March 27 Arguments began yesterday before the full bench of the Supreme Court on a bill by Stephen W Reynolds and others against the Supreme Council Royal Arcanum seeking to void amendments to the by laws that set a new table of rates. Plaintiffs argue the changes exceed authority and shift the organization from a fraternal beneficiary association to life insurance impairing contracts with members. Court adjourned before completion and resumed today.
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Boston
Supreme Court
Stephen W. Reynolds
Supreme Council
Royal Arcanum
Hope for Injured Brakeman’s Recovery Progress
A Jersey Central brakeman, seriously injured Sunday night during a transfer incident, is reported much improved at Alexian hospital. Family statements say his condition is improving and recovery efforts continue. John McGuire is identified among those injured.
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Trakeman
Jersey Central
Yorde
Reste
Alexian Stal
John McGuire
Obituary for Mrs Archibald Parkhurst at 1004 Broad Street
Mrs Archibald Parkhurst died at her Newark home from peritonitis after a long illness. She was aged about seventy four and had been confined to her home for ten months. She was formerly Miss Maggie from Elizabeth, related to Chancellor W J Magie, and had long served at a young women s asylum. Also noted is the death of John J Beott at the parents' home on Wid Avenue with other local names and addresses appearing in the notice.
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Archibald Parkhurst
Broad Street
Newark
Parkhurst
Mise Magle
Elizabeth
W. J. Magie
Alon
New Fair Opening Announces Stock and Departments
The New Fair will hold its spring opening at week’s end with a large Journal announcement soon. All stock will be new and several new departments added including a ladies apparel division from head to foot.
Unclear OCR fragment on theater receptions and events
Fragmentary text shows names and dates with theater related terms. Refs to receptions and weekend events vague and unreadable. Hard to extract concrete people, places, or actions for a reliable summary.
Warrants for Three Issued in New York Insurance Case
District Attorney Jerome issued warrants for Perkins of J P Morgan & Co Bliss treasurer of the national committee and George B Cortelyou head of the Republican committee. The warrants, executed from Magistrate Mosé, may lead to arrests by telephonic notice and bond hearings.
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New York
Derone
Magistraty Mosé
Gentre Atreet
Iate
Jerome
Tudge O'Sullivans
Gearge W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Corenelius N. Bliss
National Committee
Perkins
New York Life Insurance Company
George B. Cortelyou
Namie
Darwin P. Kingsley
New York Life
Edmund R. Randolph
Kinge
Mesa
New York Li Company
Randolph
Moos
Jarome
Ditrict
Kingaley
My. Jerome
O'Sullivan
Malliance
Criminal Courts
Bloody riot erupts as Romanian students clash with police
In Buchargat on March 27 a student protest turned deadly with two killed and about 300 injured. A National Theatre performance funded by Crown Princess Maria sparked anger, prompting barricades, police clashes, bayonets, revolvers, and bombs before dawn. Soldiers fired on students while the crowd resisted.
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Buchargat
Roumania
National Theatre
Maria
Xtonen
Ecliba
Trancara
P C Walls Sale of Children's Wear Ad Featured
A fragmented notice advertises a sale of children's wear at P C Walls store on Broad Street. The readable parts indicate a money-saving promotion and mentions 15 percent discounts though details are unclear.
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P. C. Walls’ Sale ‘of Children's Wear
Journal
Walla
Want Ad Man Seeks Jingle Content for Page Eight
Advertisement note directs readers to send jingles to the Want Ad Man at Journal Ogher 74 Broad Street or Downtown Journal Office 100K Journey. It sets conditions for jingle content on page 8.
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Journal Ogher
Broad St
Jorney
Miners and Operators Vote on Conference Outcome
Indianapolis March 27 The joint scale committee of mining workers and operators reports no agreement at the morning session and calls a joint conference for this afternoon to report the failure to settle. About 400000 miners affected. a strike may be threatened if contracts expire.
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Indianapolia
Bituineaa
Lowluck
Atlelock
Coul Ners
Anid
Gil
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Dresden
District bill contested and court route eyed
A district based tax and representation bill draws opposition as constitutional questions loom. Attorney General McCarter affirms unconstitutionality of the plan, with debate moving to higher court. Legislature parts welcome the measure yet expect it to face the Court of Errors.
Meriden Theatre Fire Destroys Meriden Venue and Auditorium
Meriden Connecticut March 27 The Meriden Theatre Mock on Church street and the theatre auditorium in the Tear were destroyed by fire this morning. The block is a brick three story structure and the theatre auditorium was formerly the old First Congregational Church moved there twenty years ago. Fire origin unknown. stage entrance area first showed flames. Injured include Cape tlin Richard Shaw of the box Hoew Company and Hoseman James C. Dun worthy of the same company. William H Crane was booked to perform tonight but the engagement was cancelled. The theatre building is owned by Wilcox Realty Company and total losses were not given due to incomplete text.
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Meriden
Conn
Meriden Theatre
Church Street
Cragh
Hhe Haw
Cape Tlin
Richard Shaw
Howe Ceompany
James C. Dunworthy
Anime Company
William H. Crane
Mr. Crane
Hauart Robeson
Wilcox Realty Company
Little Chance for Ship Subsidy Proposals in Congress
Washington readers see waning prospects for ship subsidy legislation as Speaker Cannon offers no backing for New England reps. The House committee remains divided after a nine to nine vote, with opposition leaning on merchant marine authority. Maine and Massachusetts legislators pressed for action during a briefing, while the committee plans more hearings, though signs point to little likelihood of passage.
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Washington
Chin Semilon
Congress
Cannon
New England
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
General Grosvenor
Ohio
Possibie
Ilouw
Maine
Greene
Fire fatalities rise as New York blaze tears through Bedford and Downing
Rescue crews scoured the smouldering ruins after a fire at Bedford and Downing Wheels killed four firemen and endangered workers. The dead include Captain John Wala and Firemen George Christman, Thomas Halpin Jr, and Den nia Healey. Estimated losses reach about half a million dollars as crews continue the search for missing workers.
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New York
Bedford
Fhre
Fhre Department To A Man In In Error Beca
John Wala
Geoge Christman
Thomas Halpin, Jr
Dennia Healey
Archduchess Maria III Undergoes Appendicitis Treatment
Vignna reports Archduchess Maria Josephine wife of Archduke Otto nephew of Emperor Francis Joseph and heir presumptive Archduke Franz Ferdinand underwent appendicitis surgery a fortnight ago conducted by Professor Hochen Hogg after being diagnosed in Windischgratz.
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Vignna
Archduchivss
Maria Jowphine
Archduke Otto
Francis Joseph
Franz
Ferdinand
Hochenwee
Hochen Hogg
Elizabeth
Windisehgratz
Man dragged by train at Long Branch station
A man about years old Ned narrowly escaped being killed at the Elieaberh Avenue station after trying to board a Long Branch R U railroad train. He slipped from the car steps, was dragged nearly a block, and slammed headfirst on the roadbed. He suffered deep facial cuts and bleeding but could walk to a physician for treatment.
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Ned
Elieaberh Avenun
Ile
Drakes Stone
Hiller's Studio Adverts New Spring Patterns Delight
Local notices advertise Hiller's Studio remaining at a new location with fresh spring patterns. Dentist H Eputeln listed with a Thomas Avenue contact. Fragmentary text mentions patterns, displays, and appointments as the shop prepares for the season.
Plymouth Steamer Destroyed Inspires Harvey of Fire
The Plymouth steamer burned to the water’s edge in Newport Illinois early morning, with one life lost and thirteen aboard surviving. The blaze spread to nearby piers and ships including the Puritan City of Lowell and Naugatuck. the New Haven Railroad terminal burned, and the hulk sank after hours of effort. The Plymouth valued at about 1.5 million dollars, built sixteen years ago as the Queen of the Sound, measuring 352 feet long.
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Newport
Plymouth
Viuritan
Pelseitia
Dames Urough
Lola LaMonte
la Monte
Eighty-fourth
Street
New York
Hlage
Stem
Ater
Thiraight
Priscilla
Lowell
Naugatuck
Saurhees
New Haven
Providence
Boston
Mymouth
Wall Street Opens Heavy After Mixed Early Trading
New York stock market moved lower after initial fluctuations with declines of about 1 to 2+ points. Rumors circulated that Jacob Field, who bought 20,000 shares yesterday, took profits soon after the open while selling persisted on unsettled news about the Anthragle field and government bonds remained unchanged amid broader moves.
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New York
Jacob Field
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Archduchess
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