Many Changes Under New Public Utilities Act
New provisions effective today affect the Public Service Railway System Policemen and firemen must show uniforms to ride free. Directors and officers become personally responsible for law violations Public utilities conductors cannot carry newspapers by trolley Newspapers must be delivered by other means Public utilities defined to include railways, telephones, and water systems The Public Utility Commissioners gain broad supervision and remedy costs for faulty services are recovered by the consumer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Law
Aml Niivers
McCarter
Limgell
Mal Thitheater
Toenter
Ateam
Board of Public Utility Commissioners
Gar
Son
Open Cars Roam City Streets As Weather Warms
P S R runs open cars as warm weather returns the season. The Public Service Railway Company reports more cars in operation on Third Street and the Newark Elizabeth line, with some roaming other city lines. Regular service will resume for the summer season as weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pwhile
Service Railway Company
Ery
News UK
Publickee Railway Company
Short-Weight Measures Enforce New Law In City
The Prinen Law allowing sealers of weights and measures to seize false measures goes into effect. Sealer William J. Bender began an active campaign against street peddlers and businesses using defective weights. He has already confiscated light scales and baskets, plans a small museum, and warns noncompliers will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinen
William J. Bender
Mr. Hender
Sealord
Newdermey
Sealer Bender
Fer
Hender
Broad Street
Bender
Auto Crash In Weequahic Park Ends With Narrow Escape
Clarence A. le Goll of 632 Newark Avenue and his butler Clarence Thomas survived a near rollover in a touring car in Weequahic Park. A narrow path and a misjudged speed led the car to tilt against a brick bunk. Thomas fled after the crash. le Goll arranged towing and blamed the mishap on the butler’s inexperience. His wife said Thomas misrepresented his ability to drive the American, though le Goll himself would not comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. le Goll
Newark Avenue
Weequahic Park
Mr. de Goll
Newark
Lodkond
Clarence Thomas
Mr. da Goll
Ile Goll
Thomas
Mr. Reed
Thin City
Mra. de Goll Anid
Sher
Thom
Fire Devastates Bangor as Aid Arrives From Outside
Bangor Me May 1 With the fire that wiped out the business district and much of the residential area under control but still burning fiercely to day authorities seek relief for the homeless. Outside aid pours in and all city portions will be rebuilt. The blaze destroyed most major structures totaling about 6 million dollars and left 2 500 homeless. Martial law is in effect as soldiers guard bank vaults to prevent looting. Three people died and fifty injured. two identified so far George Abbott 41 Brower and John S Seribner fighting in the Morse Oliver Building. Mayor Mullen appeals for relief noting more than 200 dwellings burned leaving destitute families. Food is scarce as grocery bakery and restaurant stock is gone. Public Library and Historical Society collection destroyed harming state culture. Churches and other buildings were burned complicating shelter efforts in parks. Residents with homes opened doors yet capacity is limited. Bangor patrols and nearby town units receive praise for service and the youths assist as messengers and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Iatress
Fra
Air Bunke and Trust Companies
George Abbott
Brower
John XS. Seribner
Morse-Oliver
Tinte
Dobria
Mullen
Historical Society
Roy
Mullyn
Spectacular Market Moves Sparked at Opening
New York markets opened with brisk activity and mixed tone as trading showed uneven moves. Government bonds held steady while other bonds traded lower. equities fluctuated with price movements subdued in late morning.
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Telegrayn
New York
Anatian
Arner Spreding
Direct Vote Bill Favored By Senate Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee ordered a favorable report for the constitutional amendment to elect U S senators by popular vote and rejected the Sutherland amendment 0 to 5. Seven to five favored adopting the resolution as sent by the House, giving state control of elections. Names of several senators are listed as voting the Sutherland amendment. A second note states farmers free list bill moves through the Senate with floor debate to follow, Leader Underwood predicting a favorable vote soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powriel
Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
House
Sutherland
Wes
Senate
Clark
Wyoming
Bill
Ima Journal
Underwood
New Shoe Store Opens To Crowds On Browd Street
A newly opened shoe store at 12 Browd Street attracted a large crowd as clerks worked into the evening to manage the rush. Local reaction praised the event with a decorated shop and friendly reception, while a stocky floral horseshoe gift drew attention from Mr Garber and Charla Stein.
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Tarber & Sireet
Browd Street
Garber
Charla Stein
Scalded Man Joseph Hannon Rescued in Railway Incident
Joseph Hannon of 1S Putawrrer rescnwed to the Generel Brapiial ort Thureday from the Central' Raltroat shoe. Netaal Det ecthted, we reqerred thle Toerning an Gelng Oe tmprowet. His cm e nt haw been ermaidered danjerrens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Hannon
Elizabeth Commercial College Shorthand and English Enrol Now
Fragment reads as a damaged notice from Elizabeth Commercial College offering shorthand bookkeeping and English courses. Mentions enrollment, location Broad Street with telephone, and a reference to instructors or staff. Other garbled names and phrases obscure additional details.
Devine Takes Charge as Elizabeth Board of Trade Secretary
Frank L. Devine assumes duties as secretary of the Elizabeth Board of Trade. He plans immediate outreach to board members and business leaders, seeks cooperation, and emphasizes attracting small and large industries alike. The next regular Board of Trade meeting is set for Thursday, May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Devine
Elizabeth Towrd of
Elizasbeth
Hans
Penciness
Devine
Elizabeth
Board of Trade
Woman Implicated in Lakewood Murder Mystery
Lakewood, May 1e authorities deepen the case surrounding Mrs Currie Turner’s murder last Friday. Mrs Hachsel Leet wife of a flagger reports seeing Turner with a strange woman near her store that day. Constable Rolly notes a gray hair fragment found at the scene. Meanwhile suspect Harry Chaham, a local, remains jailed as investigators pursue further leads.
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Lakewood
Currie Turner
Hachsel Leet
Turner
Rolly
Harry Chaham
Brown
Graham
Kiely Elected as President of Elizabeth Tax Board
The twelve members of the Elizabeth Tax Board met in the City Hall and elected Michael J. Kiely president and John T. Barrelly secretary. The board, consisting of eight Democrats and four Republicans, will begin May 30 and work through October 1. Committees will oversee industrial and personal property assessments and other tasks, with elections in mind and political influence set aside for city interests. The real estate valuations reached 540,? and are expected to hit 6000?. a new board lineup includes John J. Chaney, Adam Schmitt, and William J. Dunny among others.
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Lir
Andersord
Matle
Michael J. Kiely Wie
John T. Barrelly
John J. Chaney
William J. Dunny
Adam Schmitt
Henry Young
Otte
Lmother
Mother
Generreat
Ele
Riely
Elizabeth
Farrelly
Expressimnolt Imnel
Nxt
Itn
Mit
TNL
Newark
Thomas Flynn
John I. Caney
Michael J. Kiely
Thigh
Hoyle
Charles B. Haneks
Charlin J. Mahon
Concert Tonight At Phe Oemamet Tirmtrtommental
Expect a large crowd tonight at Tura Hall for Murmerchor performance. Event lists Manhattan fetes Quarter of Firorklyn as a venue with Kay and MC Inerth Pte set to perform.
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Elven
Murmerchor
Tura Hall
Manhattan
Firorklyn
Kay
MC Inerth
Levy's Trade Winners Advertises Bargains
Fragmentary notice shows a trade section promoting prices and merchandise from a department store. Mentions Francis as a contact and a phone or CD payment option? The readable text reflects midcentury retail advertising language and a focus on customer promotions.
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Vostro
Snore
Perm
Torment
Kean Favors Parcel Post at Banquet
Former U S Senator John Kean backs parcel post at a banquet celebrating a new federal building. He warned against popular moves to elect Senators and urged citizens to defend the Constitution, while Postmaster Palmer H. Charlock and other officials praised the event and its speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer HL. Charlock
Imnat
Tym
Tio
Fedora
Charlack
Elizabeth
Kean
Stein
R. Talcott Thooks
Treasury Department
Charles TH. Peckworth
Federal
Samuel
Moore
A. Fe LaPorte
Plaineld
State Association of Postoffice Clerka
Donald A. McLeay
Auguatun
Auguatun 8. Cranm, ~ Poatmuantor Charlack
Free Delivery for Suburbs Begins in Saybrook Townley
The Saybrook area begins frie ral free mail delivery as Joseph A. Long, recently appointed, starts a twenty two mile route. Boxes will be placed along roads at convenient angles to face the carrier, each home receiving a personal mailbox to speed delivery on Roma Free Delivery Route No. b. Postmaster Caperick notes cost and efficiency aims for residents.
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Saybrook
Townley
Lyona Farma
Ahjoming
Joseph A. Long
Roma
Tiny
Caperick
Pollard Re elected Head of Tax Board
Pollard was reelected head of the tax board with Voupis and other members named in a local reorganizational meeting. The vote confirmed Mullard M. Sylier of Weaitold and two new members joining the board in the position.
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Pollard
TAX Board
Tt. Voupis
Tayarienter
Hidridn Wim
Phare
Mullard M.sylier Af
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O'Toole
Valwous
Thomas N. McCarter
GW. V. May
Plainfield
Prince Law
de Goll
Etreet
Cory Piano
Mta
Reva
Beri
Delmars
Wee Boul
Monte Verteriay Atternn
Aimee Femitet
Wiilleee PeRemetat
Elise
Behe
Perth
Amlee
Klee Beth Avenue
Levy's
GAN
Teo
Renma
Noame
Kiely
Levy
Francis
Tel
Parcel Post
P. C. Employes
Pastrfen
Unite States
John Kean
Parcela Post
Cmd
United States
Charlock Toastmaster
Saybrook, Townley and
Lyons Farms
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