Precedent versus good sense at Sea Girt politics
Newark report notes heated Sea Girt week as Vice-President Mubart and Senator Sewell steer talk. Rumors on Griggs appointments, a possible court challenge to election law, and Sewell’s stance color the scene. Names include Governor Griggs, Senator Sewell, ex-Congressman Kett, and local officials in a tense party contest.
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Sersey City News
Newark
Sea Girt
Mubart
Sewell
Mayr Strong
New York
Griges
Smith
Gummere
Nesex County
Court of Errors
Moher
County Register
Wiliam Biker, Jr
Supreme Court
Frederick Kohn
Freie Elting
Exige Systams
Freeholder Medcraft of
Cuncon
EF. Y. Mandeville
Eodeiduics
Mr. Kuhn
Tax rate overcharges spark citizen anger and letters to mayor
The town faces tax increases to 2892 on valuations and 1.32 per thousand, stirring discontent as the Wanser administration faces criticism for the budget. Mayor Hoos Jetter receives support and hostility in letters from Democrats and Republicans, with finance officials alleging padding of the budget by $211,000 and calls for retrenchment.
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Spo
Wanser
Hoos
Jetter
Board of Fiance
Milich
Oper
Elen
Michee
Ity
Wea
Martine
Vari
Te Ely
Mesers
Brauthem
Koilers
Mollet
Finn
Budget Veto Comes As City Faces Tight Funding
The city debates a proposed budget with a $211,000 reduction in anticipated funds, threatening tax rates and public services. Officials discuss mayoral veto power, finance board actions, and pressures on education and infrastructure amid strained resources and limited allocations.
Special Board of Finance meeting to respond to mayor
The Board of Finance schedules a special meeting tomorrow evening to answer Mayor Hoos attack on five years of city finances. The anticipated document is described as bitter and sensational. Finarte Commissioners claim to cover all points raised by the mayor in his letter.
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Board of Finance
Hoos
Finarte
LOOKS DARK FOR OLD LIGHT FOR $38,000
City officials face disputes over payments to United Gas Improvement Hudson County Electric Light and New York and New Jersey Globe Gas Light for past due light bills. Board of Finance approved about 98 000 in claims, with initial 42 000, compromise to 33 00, and use of temporary loan bonds. Warrants for 4 946 for United Gas Improvement 3 508 08 for Hudson County Electric Light 758 10 for Jersey City Electric Light and 62 0041 for New York and New Jersey Globe Gas Light were sent to the Mayor for approval. Mayor withheld signature after learning claims exceeded appropriations. City may sue to recover funds. signing depends on loan bond proceeds.
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Board of Finance
United Gas Improvement
Hudson County Electric Light
New York
New Jersey Globe Gas Light Companies
Sim
Igi
John M. Jones
Robert Elliott
Jones
Finance Board
United Gas Improvement ® Company
Fludson County Electric Light Company
Jersey City Electric Light Company
New York and
New Jersey Globe Gas Ligh Company
Seats for the Parks Move for Public Seating
Public spirited citizens urge support for more park seating in Jersey City. Citizens complain overcrowded parks and lack of benches during hot days and evenings. City officials including Andrew J. Corgan and Board of Works discuss allocating funds, while the Board of Finance cites insufficient money amid interdepartmental clashes.
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Jersey City
Andrew J. Corgoran
Hauck
Board of Finance
Cotevran
Board of Works
Binge Shir
Oeretucoe Barkaga
Vale Vorst
Waosa- Bee
Fragmentary 118 ABM PROZER IN AUGUST and injuries
Incomprehensible OCR fragment mentions Willam Lockwood age 2, addresses, and an arm injury amid disjointed references to August events and a furiously garbled factories scene. Names and places are unclear, but imply an accident or medical amputation context without coherent details.
Mayor Hoos Weighs City Water Plant Issue
The mayor refused to discuss the water topic, citing pending legal opinions. He noted local press disclosures and said he would publicize three additional lawyers’ views on whether the city can control its own water works.
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Hoos
Hag
Corporaton
Blair and
Atlan
MeDer- Matt
Allin G. McDermott
Fintz
Peddler and two sisters injured in Gardner Street wagon crash
Charles Muller eight and his two sisters Tebecet fourteen and Barahe ten suffered serious injuries when a wagon upset on Gardner Street hill near Homestead. Muller and Sarah broke bones and Rebecca injured. all three cut and bruised. They were taken to St Mary's Hospital Hoboken by trolley and ambulance after the horse bolted toward Homestead station.
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Charles Muller
Division Street
New York
Tolley
Nhiltor
Sarah
Rebecca
Mulloy
Crnpon
Homestead
Muller
Sitden
Hoboken
Ivel Nnd
Hobolen Palize
Orderei
Mosquito Attack Leaves Louis King Hospitalized
Louis King, a pedestrian from a Hoboken lodging house, was badly bitten by a swarm of mosquitoes while traveling to the country with a companion. He suffered about five hundred bites on face neck and head, with swelling and pain severe enough to require Gouverneur Hospital and ambulance transport. Dr Shields cited his skin condition and the quantity of bites as the cause for the grave peril to his health.
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Louis Kuge
Jersey
Louis King
Gouverneur Hospital
Shields
King
Nu & Bowery
Holwken
Hoboken
Miclne
Gouverneur Higras
Shichls
County Board of Equalization Meets to Review Taxes
The County Board for the Equalization of Taxes will meet in the Courthouse at four this afternoon in executive session. They recently visited West Hoboken Union Township Weehawken and Guttenberg to examine assessments. Assessors of Weehawken Guttenberg and Union Township were examined. The board plans a four percent increase for all listed townships and higher levies for Weehawken. Clerk James Connelly says the information was not yet finalized and that the board will determine county government funding needs. The tax fund total and percentage to be added remain under discussion as they aim to set the county tax rate for state and school funding.
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County Board
West Hoboken
Tnion Township
Weehawken
Guttenbers
Guttenbere
Union
Upi Uie
Wert Hobakuty
Tox
SutAdler
Ely
Jumen
Connelly
Conele
Thi Wade
Saveral
Thie
Lisetor
Swindling Case Involving New York Man Reported
A peculiar swindle case emerges with Dr David Baumarin falling victim Saturday to a suave defendant linked to a New York contact. The incident details hinge on a beleaguered policy and the suspect’s alleged deceit while a second party named Beamon Suilane appears in the muddled account, with unclear ties to the Belt area.
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David Baumarin
New York
Alaska riches spark Arctic petroleum boom in Alaska
Aug 2 1407 report says petroleum discovery inland near Alaska promises wealth. Seattle firm forms to exploit lake area and feed mining camps with new waterways. Northern Transportation and Prading Co orders three Yukon river steamers from Moran brothers. plans include bringing three transatlantic steamers to Seattle for Yukon service.
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San Francisco
Seaitia
Theaes
Seattle
Ite
Alaska
Yakou
Wash
Northern
Transpostatan
Prading Company
Fis
Moran Brothers
Ttaumers
Yukon River
St. Michael
Lawson City
Ing
Campany
Wit
Horn
Atlantic Coast
Gold Fever Increases Two New Mining Corporations Formed
Two new mining corporations were formed amid gold fever. The Alaska and North Western Company, offices in Jersey City, aims to acquire and develop mining claims in Alaska and the British possessions. Capital stock is 500,000 dollars, with 100,000 shares at 5 each, starting with 20,000 dollars. Incorporators include Rudolph Gutman, Horace J. Subere, Wilbur F. Holt, and George Martyn, all with varying share counts. The second firm, the Ince Central Gold Mining Company, also based in Jersey City, plans to dig and mine gold, copper, silver, and other minerals in California and Canada. It has 1,000,000 dollars capital, divided into 1,000,000 shares of one dollar each, with incorporators William R. Byusta, Brooklyn, and Edwin V. Manette, New York City, holding substantial shares, and business slated to commence with 3,000 dollars.
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Alank
Fisher
Alaska and North- Western Company
Offies
Jersey City
Alaska
North America
Rudolph Gutman
Neptune Avenue
Shires
Horace J. Subere
Philadelphia
Wilbur FP. Holt
Wall Street
New York City
George Martyn
Ince Central Gold Mining Company
California
Canada
William R. Byusta
Orange
Brooklyn
Edwin V. Manette
Mystery of a New York River Body Unveils Personal Clues
The New York police probe the North River mystery after a woman’s body is found at Pier 2. A broad gold wedding ring and a small gold ring with a carved stone are recovered from her left and right hands. The victim, dressed in refined clothing, appears to have planned carefully before death. The motive and identity remain unknown.
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New York
North River
Daniel Sullivan
Pier No. 2
Sullivan
Hearst
Modification to Internal Revenue circular issued today
Washington August 2 187 A revised circular to collectors of internal revenue is released detailing changes to the enforcement of taxes on various items. The document outlines expanded powers of the department and clarifies procedures for assessments and penalties.
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Washington
Wieara
Roward
Tim
Pouwuniauice
Death Ends Jealousy In West Forsyne Street Murder
Augusta Mahler wife of August Mahler was shot in her bed room at No 312 West Forsyne Street this morning. August Mahler claimed his wife attacked him and that he fired in self defense after a quarrel intensified by jealousy. He told police at the Jefferson Market Court that his wife had visited Brooklyn yesterday to see her children and had tried to kill herself by gas before the fatal shot.
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New York
Ave
Augusta Mahler
August Mahler
Forsy-necwnd Street
August Muller
Frank C. Trex
Frand
Jere Werabere
Brooklyn
Mehler
Mahler
D. V. Glaningl
Nox
Hughes
West Thirtyseventh Street
Giannini
Augusta
Hheraglf
Imidyas
Millen
Waller
Harris
Stition Fieuse
Aml
Ste
Steffon
Jeninua
Marie
St. Croix
T Teatre
Mick
Jefferson Market
Entreis
Oil Stove Explosion Injures Woman in Newark Balcony
A gasoline stove exploded on the second floor rear balcony at 240 West Kinney Street Newark. Mrs Bernard Sebinsky tried to fight the flames and jumped into the yard. She suffered painful injuries as firemen rescued her three children. The fire caused 1500 in damage.
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Jersey City News
Newark
West Kinney Street
Bernard Sebnsky
Sebinsky
Missing girl aided at New York station after distress
A young woman about eighteen, described as well dressed, entered the Weet Twen teth Street station house in distress. Sergeant Grey called for help but communication failed. the girl, Franfos Apel, spoke Polisi and was taken to the station house for care. She later appeared before a court interpreter and was identified as employed near First Avenue. Details of the employer and exact address were not recalled.
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New York
Aus
Franfos Apel
Jnternowne Court
Astactive
Cerns
Muuistrate
Shu
Sommes
England's Latest Grab From Sydney to Solomon Islands
Aug 2 19T news from Vancouver reports the annexation voyage of the Wallaroo with Miowera reaching Bellona and Runell Island south of Guadalcanal. Proclamation ceremonies, native fears, and friendly reception accompany British protection and the claim of new colonies in the Solomon group. Reports warn of massacres affecting whites amid scarce supplies and pending police actions.
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Vancouver
F.C
Miowera
Hich
Sydney
Netalis
Solomon Groun
Majonty
Bellona
Jeavirgr
Board of Annexation
Runnell Island
Maru Sound
Stewart Islands
Runnel
Belluna
Guadalcanal
Solomon Group
Wilkinson
Tyra
Richards
Runnell Islands
Tanna
Newdiebrides
Briowera
Australia
Papua
New Guliana
Tomanawk
Vampa
Port Moresby
Strikes Parade Through Pittsburgh to Turtle Creek Mines
About 300 Beech Oil miners and 400 Imperial miners marched through Pittsburgh bound for Turtle Creek in a noisy but orderly show. By dawn the crowd swelled to 2500 with more arriving, signaling a looming clash at De Armit and nearby mines.
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Pittsburk
Turtle Creek
Anotter
de Armit
Oaklard
Muntowr Run
Alrikers
Monongatela Pool
McKeesport
Turfig Creek
Essen
Virikere
Murtle Crack
Turtle Crack
Ewa Linus
Bern
McCrea Achool
Firts Creek
Sandy Creek
Fort Chakdara Relieved by British Force
Fort Chakdara in the Chitral District was relieved by a British force under General Moot after a siege by local tribesmen. The operation was reported as successful with the relief bringing an end to the standoff. further details have yet to reach Bombay.
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Bombay
Chaktara
Chitral
Pnvere
Balfour Comments on Irish Viceroyalty Abolishment
London August 2 1807 First Lord of the Treasury A J Balfour replies in the House of Commons to a question by H D Coghill about abolishing the Viceroyalty of Ireland and substituting a secretary of state and a royal residence. He says some banking change might be advisable but cannot promise early legislation.
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Hy Cabin
Asmosiater Press
London
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
Commons
H. D. Coghill
Atoke-on-Trent
Ireland
Itaf
Balfour
Cowes Regatta Opens With Royal Yacht Entry
The Cowes regatta week began under Royal London Yacht Club auspices with twelve yachts racing for a prize of 1000 dollars. Meteor Britannia and Aurora led as Britannia drew away, with Aurora close behind, while Meteor and Aurora crossed the line together. Aurora is discussed as a potential America's Cup challenger.
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Cowes
High
Lew Deerre
Brica
Cable
Preve
Isle of Wight
Aus
Royal London Yacht Club
Bis Yachts
Warner
Meteor
Emperor William of
Germany
Aurora
Charles Day Rose
Bona
Duke of Abruzzi
Italy
Prince of Wales
Britannia
Hans
Gangadhar Tilak
Turkey Needs Another Intima to Peace Talks
Constantinople reports an upcoming second intimation to Turkey as ambassadors discuss the peace treaty. The Turkish foreign minister Tevhk Pasha submitted amendments to articles, delaying signing by two or three weeks and raising the chance of another ultimatum.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Turkey
Thessaly
Tevhk Pasha
Conservatist leader calls reconvening Cortes in October
Don Francisco Silvela, Conservative leader in Valencia, urged reconvening the Cortes in October, arguing Conservative policy has failed politically and internationally. He criticized the Queen Regent's conciliatory stance amid ongoing disputes with the United States and praised her conduct.
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Gupte
Valencia
Spain
Francisco Silvela
Cortes
Bilvera
United States
Robbery at Vaud Cantonal Museum in Lausanne
An extensive theft of art works and natural history specimens occurred at the Vaud Cantonal Museum in Lausanne. The building housed diverse collections from ancient artifacts to Celtic antiquities and a Cantonal Library with thousands of volumes. Local authorities report the loss is substantial and investigations have begun.
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Associated
Weather Indications for New York Aug 2 1807
Precast for ae hours and wing ait P.M. Ty gay. New York City vicinity forecast: tonight fair, Tuesday warmer with westerly winds shifting to southerly. Hartnets Thermometer Report notes temperature shifts and weather observations.
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New York
Ty Gay
New York City
Hartnets
They Died Together as Father and Wife in Gas Tragedy
Eight year old Henry Aubert and his wife Mina were found dead in their Lincoln Street home. Police reported three gas jets on, a letter to a friend asking him to look after affairs, and the couple appearing to have died by their own hand due to business distress. Neighbor George Raven received the letter. sergeant and detective investigated after a prior report.
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Henry Aubert
Mina
Lincoln Street
Dr. Destaian
Summit Avenue
Corple
Aubert
Jereey Bambroidery Manufacturing Company
Linccoln Street
Koch
Auberta
George Raven
No. 8 Centrale Svibus
Agbert
Ravwn
Ward
Palice
Holderer
Roun Gamumm Richards
Roberts
Richards
Mrs. Aubert
Mr. Raven
Eriend Raven
Abberts Involved In New York Business Case
Fragmentary text hints at a New York connection involving the Abberts in a business dispute or case. No clear names, dates, or events are readable.
Inquest Opens Into Selena Larsen Poisoning Death
Coroner's inquest in Matteawan examines the Sweden born maid Selena Larsen who died from poison after a New York Central train ride to Fishkill Hospital. Witnesses describe her injury and subsequent agony as investigators seek who supplied the poison and how she obtained it.
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Mattewan
Bie Dearth
Matteawan
Selena Larsen
New York Central Railway
Fishkill Hospital
Philadelphia
Selena
Sweden
Clara Dinsmore
Saas
Poughkoensie
Charles Wickstrons
New York
Bar Deleon
Mi York
Ee Priso
Gpus
Bucenkeopele Salona
Seathiy
Enon
Polaos
Hatreds Rise in Chinese Enclave as Highbinders List Names
In San Francisco on August 5 1887 reports say the Highbinders published a list of Chinese individuals deemed doomed by their enemies in Chinatown. The hat pins many who have long aided official efforts to keep Chinatown orderly and prosperous. Officials fear the threats may signal violence or murder while residents fret over safety and possible retaliation.
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Ban Francisco
Wesley D. Seamer dies after brief illness
The community mourns Wesley D. Seamer who died suddenly at age 31. The funeral will be held Wednesday, August 4, at 2 p.m. from his late residence at the corner of Horny er avenue and Holmes street. He leaves a widow, Lucinda Seamer, and several relatives. Burial will be in the local Balbevil cemetery.
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Woodrt
Hornyer Avenue
Holmes Street
Balbevil
Jahn Tadavalt Somat
Gabe de Onreau
Ieee
Sige Srt
Tveslar
Rae Willaiajftech
Ith
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Finance Commissioners
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Mainlan
Republican Street and Water Board
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Trostbitten
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Waaitels
Hort TN
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Comnte Tak Board
Nora River
Offier No. 2
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Mim
Jerow Fant
Upyane
England
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DE Armiy
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Chakdara
Aombay
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