Real Estate Deal Anchors Tax Trial Between City and Railroad
In a rapid courtroom display during a tax case between the city and the Central Railroad of Sew Jersey, real estate valuations and a quick sale were central. Witnesses testified land values along Broadway to Seventh Street, with one plot priced around 2500, and the judge noting the brisk, almost theatrical nature of the exchange in the crowded courtroom.
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Central Railroad
Sew
Jersey
State Board of Equallisation
WW. Douty
Constal Nic
Central
Connolly
Mr. Connolly
Broadway
Digition Street
Port Grenute
Seventh Street
Mr. Douty
J Gordon
Saurten
Mia
Six Young Men Drive Early Civil War Monument Fund
A Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association meeting featured Ira B. Wheeler describing early efforts from 1867 by six Elizabeth residents in forming The Young Ladies Lecture Association to raise funds for a Civil War memorial. The paper, cited as a foundation document, traces the drive from its 1861 to 1865 context and notes the monument’s planned July 4 unveiling. Details reference names like Sidney Thompson and others connected to the effort.
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Soldiers and’ Sailors’ Monument Association
Ira B. Wheeler
Az. Young En
Wheeler
Eailore Io
Unies
Lewis W. Onidey
Thin Asociation
Teaidenta
Elizabeth
the Young 'A
Girl Slayers Declared Sane in Court Report
A New York court commission found 18 year old Josephine Terranova sane after examining alleged torture and hysteria claims amid her murder trial. Judge Scott ordered the trial to continue as prosecutors seek rebuttal witnesses.
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New York
Scott
Stoiephine Terranova
Hoyet
CIA
Lone
O’brinn
Tombs
Josephine Terranova
Anid
Josephine
Michael Davitt Loses Strength in Final Battle
Sparse OCR fragment hints at Michael Davitt facing worsening health or age related decline. Limited readable terms reference his name and a struggle, with no clear dates or corroborating context available from the text.
Board of Estimate Sets $162,660 School Appropriation
The Board of Estimate met in city hall last night to fix the school appropriation starting July 1. Officials had sought $166,472, but the approved amount was cut to $162,400 with a bond not exceeding $50,000 for a new school home on Marritt avenue between the river and Florida streets. The plan includes a payment schedule and a $2,600 reserve.
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Board of Estimate
Ty the
Marritt Avenue
Florida Atreste
Greatest Memorial Day in Elizabeth Masons to Have Charge
Memorial Day ceremonies will lay the Soldiers and Sailors Monument cornerstones in Elizabeth. Masons will conduct the ritual with Grand Master Welter Chandler and Congressman Charles N. Mason as speakers. A parade, regalia, and band music will precede the program led by Grand Marshal Eric P. Rane, with Senator John Kean as honorary chairman then a formal address by ex Governor Foster Voorhees at the monument site. Store hours noted as noon close tomorrow for the holiday.
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North
Broad Street
Westminster Avenue
Prince Street
Welter Chandier
Congreveman
Charles N. Masons
New Jersey
Masonic Hell
Street
Handel
Masonic
Arrang Band
United States
Walter Chandler
Unislack
Techs
Vdge
Youn the
Grand Lodge
Broad
Tay
Pormer
Foster-M.voorlinen
Monument Alte
William Newcorn Named for Judge in Pisintard City
William Newcorn, former Assemblyman, of Pisintard, appointed by Governor Brokesea as district court judge for the city. Born Krakow March 4 1868, his family moved to New York City in 1870 where he pursued schooling and later entered the bar. He has long been active in Freemasonry and Union County affairs, with service in the Assembly in 1902 and 1908.
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William Newcorn
Pisintard
Great Great Council of the
United States
Assembly
King Alfonso To Give Reception At Madrid Wedding
Madrid May 20 The royal couple will arrive by special train from the frontier for the wedding of King Alfonso and Princess Ama. King Alfonso will host a reception at the palace in their honor. A gala performance is planned that night with attendance by the royal family and foreign guests.
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Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Ama
Princesa A
Henry
Bntmburg
Methodist Protestants Plan Picnic Tomorrow
Weather promises ideal conditions for a Methodist picnic in Townley with planned games including sack races and other athletic features. The First Protestant Lyda and companions look forward to a day of social outings and informal luncheon amid a gathering of families and singles.
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Eesta
Joer Lyda
Townley
Dry Goods Store To Close Wednesdays And Saturdays
Public notice states John M. Norr dry goods and millinery at 905 Elizabeth Avenue will close every Wednesday and Saturday evening at six o clock until June 1. Included is a reference to Elizabeth Commercial College and footnote notices.
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John M.norr
Elizabeth Avenue
Dr Epstein Ad Display From Old Classifieds
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled advertisement or note mentioning Dr Epstein, names like Dentead Telfarwon See Teh and free-burning coal phrases. The passage is unclear and contains nonsensical phrases and typos.
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H. Epstein
Dente
Ad Telfarwon
City Versus Central Railroad Tax Appeal In Elizabeth
Testimony in the city of Elizabeth versus Central Railroad of New Jersey over second-classe property valuations continued. A one-month adjournment was agreed for briefs by City Attorney Connolly and Central Railroad counsel George F. Holmes, with a decision expected from the State Board of Equalization after review.
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Elizabeth
Central Railroad of New Jersey
State Board of Assessors
State Board of Equalization
Court of Conncb Pleas
Connolly
George F. Holmes
Central Railroad
State Board of Railroad
Elf
J . H. Gilhooly
H. H. Isham
Orange Ste Gllhoty Gare Hs
Mr. Pinion
Ita
Coma USA
Socie
Dugan's Announceme Memoriam Sale Details
Fragmentary OCR shows a local notice with garbled text about an event or sale. The readable bits indicate a memorial or commemorative announcement tied to Dugan, mentioning spring items and a sale. No clear date, place, or organizing body is interpretable from the fragment.
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Banisth Foundation
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Brooveda
Michael Davitt
Grand Army
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Fackard
Ander Alrto Dabigren
Captan Aupated
Joseph Cannon
Tealer View Department
Fatale
Cardideon Kilpatrick Post
LW. Bricos
Ulric Dahlgren
Greater Elizabeth
South Broad ST
South Broad and
Summer Sts
Edgar
Fidelity Trust
Newark
Brad Saast
EE Meacham & Son
Getei
Representative Fowler
Military Square
Lay
Jeune Watt
Bach Sven Sunettated
Enior ‘Mowin Marsh
Eer
Judson Kupstrick
New District Court
Plainfield
Eliz. Commercial College
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State Board
Jorvey Central Goss
Brooklyn Wall Paper-Co
Dugan
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