Tax fairness debated as assessors push equal valuation
A postponed assessor meeting in Union County discusses a resolution to set property assessment at ten percent of value. Freeholder Krause urges equal taxation, arguing current rates undervalue higher property and seek to adjust county levy to reflect true property values.
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Presholdera
Krause
Union County
Krouse
Board of Chosen Treeholders
Board of Chosen Freeholders
New Home for Sisters of Charity Reported
Fragmentary notes describe a proposed new home for the Sisters of Charity near St Mary's enclosure, with cautions about a winter purchase and doubts about acquiring Broad and Boweth property. The text is garbled but indicates plans for a religious house.
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Sisters OF Charity
Grand Jury Adjourns Until Next Term
The grand jury adjourned at noon yesterday until next morning. They will report the result of their labors in court. The county is set for a new term of court with duties to be declared.
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Ite
Jimtes Ford
Prepare for Decoration Day Fehwed & Bro Ad
Fehwed and Bro announce extra preparations for Decoration Day. They promise careful service for men and the dest worn and provide a large advertisement on another page.
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Forthings
Feowed
Hearing Held for Bat Bond Jury Minty Fevitinand
Fragmentary OCR notes show a hearing held today regarding a Bat Bond jury matter. Names such as Bagel Karson appear in unclear context with references to a minty Fevitinand and a 32.8 mile scoop. The text is damaged and difficult to interpret.
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Jserune Ghand Jury Minty Fevitinand
Bagel
Karson & Leged
Welcome W. Bender An N Honor Man Banquet Note
Brisewick in May 34 reports the senior class at Rutgers College honoring W. Bender as an An N Honor Man at their annual banquet with details of remarks and honors announced.
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Welcome W. Bender
Brisewick
Rutgers College
Wera
Dagrena
Penny's Station And Other Plans For Pennsy
Commuters welcome Pennsy plans for a new passenger station to replace the old on the Broad Street line. The project aims to reroute access along a western street alignment to ease congestion at the current platform by the tracks. Details of the immediate plant and alley adjustments remain undisclosed as officials work with property owners on the line.
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Pennsy
X Company
Helplg
Selaw Coestans
Rieder Gets His Watch Back From Frye’s Pawnshop
Detective Matson reports the gold watch recovered from Frye’s Pawnshop at 210 Bowery New York. The watch valued at $30 was returned to J Rieder after charges were laid and Hindman faced arrest but remains in custody as of today.
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Matson
Elisabeth |Aveine
Frye
Bowery
New York
Frank Hindman
Rieder Hea
Lnroeny
Heldman
Anewer
Trolley Ride Planned by T. A. B. Society
A July meeting of the T. A. B. Society discussed arranging a trolley ride. Attendees included Frank Anguatre, John Rearlon, and James Ws, with Kiernan as the acting charge. The group decided on a supervisor and assignment details for the outing.
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T. AB
John Rearlon
James Ws
Kiernan
Company Files Incorporation Papers for 100000 Shares
A business submits its incorporation papers showing authorized capital of 1 000 shares with a par value of Cbd each. The filing lists the total authorized capital as 100 000. The filing references the company name and the issuance of stock.
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Tate
Move to more prominent site eyed for First Baptist Church
Discussion of selling the First Baptist Church on Princestreet and Union Avenue to relocate nearer a main travel route. Members split between preserving the old site and moving to a busier center to boost church work, with a decision possible within days.
Young Head for Royal Arcanum
Horace O Wiggins is elected supreme regent of the Royal Arcanum at Atlantic City becoming the youngest to hold the post. Born in Floyd in 1885 he moved to Rome in 1885, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1888. The article notes the new line rate and attendance at the convention.
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Horaca O. Wiggins
Rome
M.Y
Hornes. C. Wiggins
Royal Aresnum
Atlantic City
Floyd
the Royal
Ther
Alee
Free Souvenirs Offer At Local Event
In a brief notice readers are invited to receive free souvenirs at a community gathering. The event promises no purchase is required and contact details are not provided.
Police Commission Arguments Centered on Certiorari Proceedings
The City Attorney James C. Connolly faced motions from P. H. Gilhooly regarding certiorari and writs in the Peter Egenolf case and related matters. The June 6 session at Trenton involved a nod to Supreme Court proceedings as the commission debated the procedures and potential appeals.
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P. H. Gilhogly
Sage P. J. Gilhooly
James C. Connolly
Peter Egenolf
Eine Ty Atte Supreme Court
Trenton
Presbyterian Young People Hold Rally in First Church
In Weatfield on May 26 the Elizabeth Presbytery PYP and Christian Endeavor groups gathered at the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. George P. Pierson spoke on his mission in Japan before returning next month, and Mrs. Pierson discussed Christian work with the Japanese army.
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Elizabeth
Pleinfield
Perth A
Rahway
Condit
Mason
Metuchen
W. T. Stuchdll
John T. Kerr
Elisabeth
Burns
Well Known Caterer George Quien Pauses Away
Obscure obituary notes the death of a prominent caterer born in New York with career ties to Emex of Free Masons Elisabet Fellows and Pythies. The text records his retirement and family details, mentioning a wife and a long service in local society groups.
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Quien
York
Promions
Emex
Free Masons
Elisabet
Pythies
Verdict for Julius Hagin in District Court
A district court verdict is returned for Julius Hagin in the case described as a trial. The proceedings involve the defendant and the plaintiff, with the judgment rendered after the trial.
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Julius Hagin
Tyrian Lodge Closing Meeting in Odd Fellows Hall
Tyrian Lodge No. 134 held its closing meeting with 400 attendees including a New York Evangelist Lodge delegation. Past Master Alexander Macgregor received a master’s jewel, speeches praised the lodge’s history and future, and an entertainment program followed a luncheon with varied music and readings.
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Tyrian Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Alexander Macgregor
Viattora
Evangelist Lodge Fot
New York
Slaster Robert
J. Kirkland
Iun
Kirkland
Helidey
Evan
Baltimore Electric Cars In A Crash
A rear end collision between two Baltimore electric cars near Westport and United Railways in Baltimore left one dead and forty seven injured. Ambulances and a relief car rushed to University and City Hospitals as authorities began inquiries into the wreck at 12 30 this morning.
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Westport
United Railways
University Hospital
City
Kléin’s Park
Satrigad
Steet
Motor Mall
Shend
Wi & Second Westcar
Rice 18 Sentenced to Penitentiary
An alias Dolan was arrested for attempting to obtain money under false pretenses from Col Washington A Rooting of Trent WI. The case moved toward felony status in New York with Magistrate Moss agreeing to the charge change. Rice received six months imprisonment.
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Alias Dolan
Washington A. Rooting
Trent WN. dl
New York
George the Mal vi
Moss
Rice
Sap Iit
Biagtrand
Asbghi
King Edward Compliments Choate on Fraternal Ties
May 8 reports King Edward compliments Choate for fostering fraternal ties between the two nations. Lord Pearsone, in his capacity as state for foreign Partras, has written a similar letter to Mr. Choate on behalf of the government.
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Edward
Choate
Mr. Choate
Lord Jasrforne
State
Patras
Tiki
Pastor Hare to Fight the Saloons
Rev. J. Madison Hare, former pastor of teat Baptist Church at Camden, has resigned and accepted the role of assistant superintendent of the Anti-Balcony League of New Jersey. He will take duties in July and be stationed near Newark with Dr. Charles E. Nash as league superintendent.
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J. Madison Sare
Third Regiment
Teat Baptist Church
Camden
New Jet
Newark
Charies E. Nash
Ohio Bank Closure Receivership Noted in Report
A Washington news item reports First National Bank of Ohio closed under direction to relieve currency. Nations Bank Examiner Waller R Na appointed receiver. The March 14 1905 report shows assets and liabilities totaling 324 366.27.
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Wash
D.C
Nations
Waller R Na
Express train crash in Swanton kills two men
Two men were killed and one fatally injured on the Central Vermont Railway when the Montreal express crashed into a hand car near Swanton Vermont last night. The dead are Joseph Campbell and James Rushey while Charles Vincleat lies fatally injured.
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Swanton
Central Vermont
Montreal Express
Joseph Campbell
James Rushey
Charles Vincleat
Hardwood Refrigerators Price Drop at F. F. Procke's
The ad notes special sale on petri dow items with refrigerators discounted and urges readers to visit Procke's to see big price reductions. An additional page will reveal full selections.
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F. FL Procke
Columbia a Big Success in Colonial Pageant
The Columbia Amerinemrama last evening, staged by the Woman's Auxiliary, drew wide praise for plot, chorus, and staging. Beautiful 15th century costumes, historic tableaux, and scenes of colonial life highlighted the performance with notable singing and unity of presentation.
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Columbia
Jacoba Thastra
Spangren
Spain
Colimbus
Isabella
Wall Street Trading Dampens After Bank Failure Shock
New York traders faced renewed selling on the 8 aes exchange amid panic over Nan Ohis bank collapse and rising short interest. A law house moved 400 shares as bear market fears resurfaced with cautious sentiment and mixed bond activity.
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Thes
Aes Exchange
Nan Ohis Bank
Newn Jena
Law Houses
Nee Enns Abart
Iar Terest
Ie O
Anfternoon
Pal House
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