State Board of Equalization Hears Central Rail Case
City battles over assessed value with State Board of Assessors. Central Railroad of New Jersey appeals, with limited attendance and possible compromise. Hunter case decided. other appeals adjourned. hearings split between city and railroad positions on various parcels and stations.
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State Board of Assessors
Central Railroad
State Board of Equalization
Wis
Charles C. Black
Marianna J. Hunter
Roselle Park
Hunter
Borde
Martin O'Connor
James C. Connelly
Central Railroad of New Jersey
George Holmes
State Board of Ass Sensors
I Ling
State Board of Astoratzed
Lizabet Eoin
Newark
Newark Bay
State Board
Division Street
Spring Street
No Indictment Against Frank Cerbo
The grand jury did not find an indictment for murder against Frank Cerbo of Plainfield for the April 21 killing of Rollo Marco. Cerbo remains jailed as prosecutors consider whether to pursue manslaughter or another charge based on evidence of intent.
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Frank Cerbo
Plainfield
Rollo Marco
English
Cerbo
Mrs Jefferson Davis Better
New York May 16 Mrs Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederacy president had been ill with grip at the Hotgt Gerard and was reported this morning as much better and her recovery is now looked for.
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Jefferson Davis
New York
Confederacy
Waa
Manabquan Postmaster Appointment Reported
Washington May 16 The President is reported to have appointed a postmaster for Manabquan. Details surrounding the nomination or the selected candidate were not immediately available.
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Manabquan
Washington
May Parade and Dance Poster Snapshot
Fragmentary OCR shows a May parade and dance event in Cincinnati with references to beer availability near the venue and names like Elizabeth vanes. Details blurred, unclear date and organizer.
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Uy & Rh
Italy
Batley Photo Fee Details Remain In Yearbook Notice
A fragmentary notice notes Batley faces a year photo fee issue with unclear terms. The readable words indicate a proposed charge related to yearbook photography, but specific amounts or dates are not provided in the surviving text.
Girl Attacked by Performing Bear Near Court Streets
Henristta Peterson, six, was knocked down and scratched by a bear performing in the street at Third and Court. The bear wore a muzzle. the girl escaped serious injury. John Gedd, a itinerant performer, was arrested and held at the Second Precinct.
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Henristta Peterson
Bond Street
Third
Court Streets
John Gedd
Gero
Elizabeth Wweue
Peterson
Kelly
Atwater takes the bench in Common Pleas session
Judge Edward Atwater, newly sworn in as Common Pleas judge, presided at the Court of Special Sessions and Orphans' Court. The bar welcomed him with American Beauty roses. Arraignments included Frank Gibson, 17, who pleaded not guilty to carrying a revolver and was remanded for sentencing. Andrew Cody pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses and faced sentencing next Wednesday.
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Atwater
Common Pleas
Court of Special Sessions and Orphans’ Court
Edward § Atwater
Union County Bar Association
Dog Catcher Warns Owners to Tag Pets Now
A local notice urges dog owners to license and tag their pets to avoid penalties. A large dog seized after straying into a storefront was loaded into a wagon as officers enforced the pound rules. A woman later brought in a dog for licensing, securing a tag to prevent departure by the pound.
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B. C. Stickney
South Street
Tne
Whelan
The
Board of Health
Mt Hood
Carmah Mapetto
John Stret
Obituary for Mrs Sarah B Shipman aged 80
Mrs Sarah B Shipman aged 80 years dies at home at 933 Enat Jersey Street after a long illness. She lived in Banda and was known for her community work. Survived by children and extended family, funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Sarah B. Shipman
Sarah Ae Shipman
Aieayide
Banda
Enat Jarsey
Atreet
Wales Levy's Second Bond and Wall Streets Sale
Wa les Levy's offers excellent values for the usual Thursday sale at the H B Clute Co store. The sale includes surplus stock and mill ends with prices favorable for shoppers. Crowded store and strong enthusiasm noted, with customers seeking bargains across goods.
Chandler Replies to Tillman on Roosevelt clash
Washington May 18 ex Senator Chandler sends a letter in reply to President Roosevelt’s charge that he made unqualified criticisms of White House conferences. Chandler defends himself, cites evidence, and argues the President overstepped, asserting the lodges and dissenting views influenced the talks and that his own stance remains measured and justified. He details actions up to March 5 and defends his conduct regarding communications with Senator Tillman and the Senate.
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Washington
Tillman
Chandler
White Hose
Roosevelt
Senate
Lodge
Lodga
Sarte San Ie
Toeb
Tilman
Inc
Teasio Waeeer
Sr. Titman
Death by Own Action Amid Flowers in New York City
Frederick Young, 46, of 518 East 11th Street, New York, committed suicide by hanging with a clothesline in a greenhouse on Grove Street, in the property of Floriet W. B. Woodruff. His body was found by workers, cut down, and turned over to Undertaker W. XII. Young had been prosperous as a Brooks Brothers salesman for twenty years and had suffered mental strain. He left a widow with several children. one daughter was married, a younger child cared for at Summit Fresh Air Camp. Word reached his family at noon. Dr. Westcott examined the body and burial was authorized.
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Westfield
Frederick Young
East 1
New York City
W. B. Woodruff
Grove Street
Iily
Tubbs
Nile
Westcott
Brooks Brothers
Broadway
New York
Westfeld
Woodruffee
Steveen
Pr. Woolfe
Methodist “Episcopal
Dooley Will Challenge Sparks NYC Suit Over Staten Island Estate
A legal action filed in New York seeks to break John J. Dooley’s 1901 will of Staten Island land bequeathed by William Dooley to his widow and five daughters led by Mrs Harrington. The suit claims undue influence and mental incapacity at Bayonne after a fall, contending a prior deed by Dooley senior to John J. Dooley exists. The estate value has surged since the 1901 bequest and a $100,000 offer was reportedly refused.
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New York
Elizebeth
Staten Island
John J. Dooley
William Dooley
Staten Inland Shore
Holland Week
Joho J. Dooley
Real Aentate
Katherige Harrington
Agnes Dennie
Ann McGowan
Elizabeth Masterson
Mins
Margaret Auoley
Ttme
Dooley
John J. “Dooley
Deal
Sollee
Bayonne
Imble
Brickmakers in Bloody Fight at Albany and Kingston
Albany May 18 260 Italian union men fired on 600 non union workers in Sutton and Sudderly yards near the river. Several wounded, one identified as Fred BR Southard black man shot in the side. Sheriff Pitts and Major Davis of the National Guard dispatched to scene as authorities struggle to quell the strike.
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Albany
Caleera Etrilea
Kingston
Sutton & Sudderly
Fred BR. Southard
Negro
Sheriff Pitts
Major Davia
National Guard
Hoboken Pier Fire Threatens Waterfront Exposure
In Hoboken New Jersey a fire broke out near the pier at the entrance to the Hamburg American line and was brought under control early. Crews fought the blaze from pumps and placed the yard and office at 1168 East Broad Street as a precaution. Telephone lines and workers were reported to be safe.
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New York
Gesus Eee
Earee Yard
East Broad Corner Chestnut
Wall Street May 1 Market stalls early trading earns gains later
After an erratic opening on the New York stock exchange the day opened unsettled with mixed price movements. Amalgamated and London trading showed little change while copper and sugar buying later spurred a sharper advance after hours. News items and market commentary touched on speculative sentiment and various traders.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Almont
Conatan
London
Duslnows
Aereraoent
Hersh Bros Buy Isham Building on Broad Street
Hersh Bros acquired the Isham Building at 200, 211 and 213 Broad Street from a seller with plans to erect a modern six story structure adjoining the Herah Building. The 86 by 212 foot office site houses United Electric, Elizabeth Novelty, U S Express and Citizens with a private Lmbeny on its lower floor. The sale price cited as $1 with eventual architectural conformity and a six story addition planned. A separate deal noted: Franklin Post property sold for $207,000 to Baward K Robinson of New York.
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Isham
Broad Street
Herah
J. F. Hersh & Bro
United Electric Company
Elizabeth Novelty Company
United States Express Lmbeny
Citizens Ek
Hersh Brothers
McGhes
Haight
Angie House
Ak 'At
Nola
Kieaars
Hersh
Franklin Post
Shedon
Baward K."robinson
Baird Huilding
Liberty Street
New York
Prop- Pearty
Tong
Czar Urged to Dissolve the Douma in St Petersburg
May 16 report from St. Petersburg notes strong reactionary pressure urging the czar to dissolve the Douma. Liberal advisers warn dissolution could trigger bloodshed and compel amnesty measures to quell unrest. The czar remains undecided, fearing reprisals and seeking a cautious response to the Douma's demands.
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St. Petersburg
Tayek
Grosaly
Ming
Maki
Eran
Trip
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Walter B. Perkins
Nd Central
Elizabeth
Connolly
State Tax Board
Batley
Henrette Peterson
Animal
Bar Association
Tugale
Weeraend
Wales
Ettrant
Titian
Bale Ui Nea
Freubtey
Sitt
John
Steten
Llend Soundle
Inn Ratatat
Hoboken Pier
Elizo
Bolory
Wall Street
Brook Market
H. A. Seereae
Hooker's
Ioe & Greene
Waltham, Rigin
Famfiel
Foote & Company
Saines de ‘Amer
Atchisen
Bkiyn
Chen
Chi
Mil
Mt. P
Copel
Central
A. BR
Missouri
Nik
N.Y
Cantral
Boulcard Pacific
Routhern
Texas Pacit
Union Pacific
Hersh Bros
Isham Building
Will
Herat
CZAR
Douma
Buresuorste
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