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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1907
Page
4
Local Nutley items include a weekly office notice for advertisements and deadlines, a quip about Italy’s king as a collector, a Morris County glass powder mishap, and mentions of Rockefeller wealth comparisons. Jokes about a New York office boy and Roosevelt school talk satire appear amid Thaw case coverage omissions.
State Superintendent C J Baxter issues circular to school boards highlighting shaky railroad tax revenue and urging larger budget totals to cover rising expenses for 1907-1908. He notes railroad tax uncertainties, expected increase in state funds, and growing needs for salaries and facilities.
The article discusses school year provisions and the need to consider unapportioned railroad tax. It argues that an apportionment tied to contest outcomes is not an appropriation and that contracts for the year rely on guaranteed funds. It notes state aid covers about 57 percent of teacher salaries, with district funds covering the rest and calls for potential salary increases and facility improvements when railroad tax becomes available.
The Paterson Call notes Democratic lawmakers face a no-win choice on liquor legislation. Either repeal or preservation of the law risks losing big New Jersey counties, likely handing Republicans control of the executive and legislature in the next election amid a record of unfulfilled pledges.
A.S. Nonmron writes to President F D Underwood praising Erie Railroad service from Suffern New York. He commends punctual clock-like transportation on trains 39 and 40 and says the Erie excels other lines for suburban travel.
The report notes Pastor and Regent Bowne entertained attendees for over an hour at the last meeting. A card party on March 7 runs until 10, followed by an adjournment, with March 11 set as Application Night expecting at least fifteen applicants.
Mrs. B F Neleng of Franklin has returned home from a voyage to Panama, ending a period abroad and resuming daily life in town.
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