Trouble Over City Light Debates Five Year Contracts
City Council heatedly debated a Street Lighting Committee report proposing a five year lighting contract with United Electric and Elizabethtown Gas after previous contracts expired. Nugent pushed delaying actions to December 15 and a municipal plant vote in November, arguing long terms threaten rates and urgency.
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United Electric Company
Elizabethtown Gas Company
Nugent
Farrelly
Colonel Callins
M Vietory
Jin Bugent
Hinidesia
Cound
Elizabethtown
United Hectaie Company
Vntrade
Wegewra
Novem- Inn
Augent
Elizabeth Ave
la VeviNs
Ford
Sauer
Mir
Link
Delamater
Roche
Booming Staten Island Sound Bridge Plan Likely
Downtown merchants and the Elizebeth and Staten Inland promotion urge a bridge across the Staten Inland Sound. A Friday meeting at Alyyann Boat Club rooms will discuss the necessity. The City Council directed a committee to attend a session of the New York New Jersey Bridge Commission in New York City this month.
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Downtown Merchants’ Association of Eliabeth
Alyyann Boat Club
Wirt
Livingston
Elizabeth
Staten
Staten Inland Sound
Board of Trade
James MacMaster
New York and
New Jersey
Atwater Order on Saloon Screens Issued by Court
The Court of Common Pleas, this morning, Judge Atwater issued an order removing screens from saloon windows countywide for licenses granted by the court and carved exemptions for inns and taverns with proper rooms. The order requires bars to display their interiors to the public during prohibited hours unless exempt.
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Court of Common Pleas
Atwater
New Jersey
Exempt Firemen Meet Tomorrow Night in City Hall
The Association of Exempt Firemen schedules a meeting tomorrow night in City Hall with reports from committees preparing for the parade with the Volunteer Firemen's Association. William Eckeraan, finishing his twenty fifth year as financial secretary, will prepare a history statement for the next meeting.
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Exempt Firemen
Association of
Battiog
Volunteer Firemen’s Association
William Eckeraan
Colby Meeting of Eleventh and Twelfth Ward Republicans
A meeting of Eleventh and Twelfth ward branches of the Republican for Equal Taxation was held last night at 1203 East Street. Speakers included I J Chg ees On rie of darmay CS and Robert B. Cinvel, with W F Baresdae and Lee addressing the gathering. Attendance was fair.
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Eleventh
Twelfth Ward
Republican For Equal Taxation
Eaat Street
I. Ee Jaeny
Darmay CS
Inture
Robert B. Cinvel
W. F. Baresdae
Lee
John Buseck Obituary Notices Funeral at Home
John Buseck died last night at his home 125 Hince Street aged 47 years. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the family. He was known locally for his community work and will be remembered for his kindness.
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John Buseck
John Busth
Hince Street
Railroads seek reassessment of New Jersey second-class property
The State Board of Taxation heard appeals from Central Railroad of New Jersey and others challenging local assessments on second-class railroad property. Railroads argued state valuations were too low while local rates would be adjusted, with multiple attorneys present and discussions to defer decisions pending the next session.
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Central Railroad of
New Jersey
State Board of Equalization of
Trenton
George H Holmes
Central
Thomas R. Hulme
Pennsylvania
William H. Corbin
Lehigh Valley
Major Lentz
Charles J. Black
Hudson
E. Andler Armatrong
Camden
Henry J. Irick
Burlington
J. C. Connolly
Elizabeth
Central Railroad
Centra Railroad
State Board
Connolly
Holmes
Lentz Nail
Ie Board
Vily
Ita
Blaik
Corbin
City Hall Repair Cost Drafted for Council
The Committee on Buildings reports a recommendation to spend 21 500 to repair City Hall. Plans and alterations have been prepared over several months and will be presented by resolution to the council. The proposal totals 21 500 and reflects updated building changes sought by the committee.
Monument Association Meets at City Hall on General Scott
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association will convene at City Hall to honor General Winfield Scott. A report on the memorial work will be presented by committee members.
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Soldiers and Sailore’ Monument Association
City Hall
Winfield Seott
Husdret and Pitty Dellers Bays a Lot at Pennell Pare
Husdret and Pitty Dellers rake in a large haul at Pennell Pare as local event draws buyers and bidders. Community excitement grows over the substantial sale results and the notable participation of town residents and bidders from nearby areas.
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Dus Husdret
Pitty Dellers
Pennell Pare
Public meeting on excise law and license actions
Public sentiment opposes reducing the excise board and limiting penalties for violators. The old Board of Excise Commissioners will meet tomorrow afternoon to handle licenses, removals, transfers, and renewals, with careful scrutiny of evidence and possible license revocations.
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Board of Excise Commissioners
Norrow
Busindia
Atwater
Court of Appeals
Olt
Hiv
Tiwan
Excise Board
Gilroy
Fifth District Congress Convention Planned for Sept 28
The Republican Executive Committee of the Fifth District met in Union County rooms and decided to hold the congressional convention in the city on Friday September 28. Present were former mayors C J Fisk Plainfield and Charlen B Holmes Rahway and H A Van Gilder and George A Mire proxy for Jacob W Welch for rl s and J KE Pulper for Warren. B Holmen was reelected chairman and J EB Fulper secretary. Wisk Fulper and Van Gilder appointed to arrange the convention. The call for delegations will go out in a day or two. The committee adjourned to meet at 11 on convention day.
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Fifth Congress District
Union County Committee
C.J. Fisk
Plainfield
Charlen B. Holmes
Rahway
Union Polinty
H. A. van Gilder
George A.mire
Jacob W. Welch
Rls
J. KE. Pulper
Warren Polinty
B. Holmen
J. EB. Fulper
C. Do. Wisk
Fulper
HA. van Gilder
Bank Officers Under Arrest In Real Estate Trust Case
Promoter Adolph Segal treasurer William F. North and assistant treasurer M S Collingwood were arraigned in Philadelphia on embezzlement and false returns charges tied to the Real Estate Trust Company. Bail set at 82500, 810000, and 810000 respectively, for further hearing tomorrow. Horace Hith, linked to funds, appeared from Eatontown, NJ and commented on collateral inadequacy while avoiding denial.
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Philadelphia
Adolph Segal
William F. North
Collingewood
Kocher
Aperger
Central Polion Court
Segal
North
Collingwood
Horace Hith
N. J. White
Slepontt
Son Tine
Tath
Rmbngsling
Teddy Jr. Hurts In Glenwood Stay For Treatment
Glenwood Spiny reports Teddy Roosevelt Jr. arrived with a left-shoulder wound after a brush incident not at the New York fight. He seeks medical care at Hotel Colorado with friend Shawn Kelly. Local surgeon says the injury is not serious but will require dressing and rest. Roosevelt Jr. was reportedly present at a recent event per an informal source, though not at ringside.
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Glenwood
New
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Colorado
Shawn Kelly
Notteriows
Paliealie
T. KH
Rick
Goldfield
Han
Roosevelt
Gulddell
New York
Larry Sullivan
Eldb
Roosevelt, Jr
Sullivan
Hearst Hit By Prohibitionists In State Fight
Hearst faced organized opposition from prohibitionists at the state convention as supporters flooded the gathering with literature and buttons. The dispute centered on Hearst and his pledge to combat drink, with critics accusing him of temperance betrayal while signaling strong anti Prohibitionist stances amid the contentious campaign dynamics.
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Binghamton, S
William HR. Hearst
Hearst
Prohibitioniet Masself
Tertotaler
Petal Council Approves Partial Taxation Plan
A late meeting of the Petal council approved a $600 proposal to be paid in equal installments. The plan aims to support a broader equal taxation effort led by Save Reon, with details unclear due to fragmented notes.
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Jen Council of Petal
Republican State Committee Address Reflects Record and Tax Reform
The Republican State Committee presents a comprehensive history of the party since taking control, arguing against charges of corruption and touting laws benefiting labor, taxation, and water reform. It highlights the 1904 platform, equal taxation aims, and pledges fulfilled through reforms in railroad taxation, state deposits, and public works.
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Trenton
Republican State Committee
Ialwr
Cuit Hua
Satana
Republican Party
New Jersey
Ktokek
Jawa
Tau ' ‘Inne Railroad
Gall
Uest
Tate Commission
Lin
Twelve Years Of Progressive Government In New July Era
The passage notes a long progressive period, citing 1895 to 1898 as a time of rising state income and reduced reliance on unnecessary schemes. It highlights increased government efficiency, labor benefits, and four key statutes expanding workers’ opportunities while praising Republican leadership and party principles.
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Stukes
Treasury
Tabor
Wall Street Trading Fever Grips Market Rally
New York stock trading opened with feverish demand as loan prices jumped. Frank Savin offered 17 percent, quickly rising to higher rates while brokers anticipated government action and possible deposits to national banks. Overall mood stayed volatile with broad declines by midday.
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New York
Frank Savin
Shay
Fire Board appoints committees and applications noted
At last night’s fire board meeting President Rankin named standing committees for 1907. The apparatus, building, fire alarms, printing, applications and frame balance committees were listed with commissioners Collins Kline Kirkland Kartz and Kurts. An application to build a shed at 111 First Street and another at 166 East Grade Street were referred to the proper committees. Klebs of Engine No 4 offered his resignation.
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Board of Fire Commissioners
William H. Rankin
Collinge
Elise
Karts
Kirkland, Karts
Qoltine
Hi Kurtz
Kirkland and
Collins
Kline
Collins and Karts
Balhne
W. H. Rankin
Ceomee
J. A. Laurie
First Street
Fireman's Association
East Grad Street
Mt Klebs
Tee
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