School Budget of 109 350 Fixed by Board of Estimate
At a recent meeting the Board of Estimate adopted a 109 350 school budget for the coming year. State money, expected near 75 000, will cover most of the city share, leaving about 30 000 from the city. A new bond issue of 25 000 will fund a new school.
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Board OF
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Board of Estimate
Shull
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States Supreme Court
Burke
Voorhees
Dalton
Bradley and
Stack
Bollschweiles
Jesse Colyer
Quiet marriage of Applegate and Murray in Metuchen
Frank Albert Applegate and Bertha Agnes Murray secretly wed with Rev. J. G. Mason officiating at 4 pm on a Sunday in Metuchen. Witnesses Mrs Mason and her daughter. Parents were unaware until the next day. couple stayed at 209 Madison Avenue for the present.
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Frank Albert Applegate
Bertha Agnes Murray
James Murray
Elizabeth Street
Metuchen
J. G. Mason
First Presbyterian Church
Rocks Wins Delegates Seat In Firemen’s Relay Contest
Patrick Rocks defeated John Desmond in a close contest at McClellan Engine Company for the delegate position to the Firemen's Relief Association state convention.
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John Desmont
McClellan Engine Company
Patrick Rocks
John Desmond
Firemen’s Relief Association of
Three Get Degrees at Amboy Royal Arch Masons Convocation
At the Amboy Chapter No. 41 convocation last night three candidates received the royal arch degree. a social time followed with refreshments served by Alchin Curates In Retreat. Separately the diocesan curates of the Trenton Roman Catholic diocese hold their annual retreat this week at Seton Inn under Rev. William J. Ennis.
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Amboy
Royal Arch Masons
Royal Arch
Alchin
Diocese of
Trenton
Seton Inn
William J. Ennis
Platt on the Witness Stand in Wood Divorce Suit
United Press report from New York May 20 states Senator Platt testified in the Mae C. Wood divorce suit. He denied marriage, tottered to the chair with nurses, and claimed no proposal ever occurred while evidence showed letters and money dealings linked Wood to platt or Hummel. The court denied a dismissal motion, forcing a defense.
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United Press Wire
New York
Platt
Mae C. Wood
Miss Wood
John B. Stanchfield
Hummel
Loeb
Philippine Islands
Senator Platt
Jerome
O’gorman
Denial by Secretary Loeb on Wood Platt suit claims
Washington May 20 Secretary Loeb stated he knows nothing of the allegations signed J Martin Miller in the Wood Platt suit in New York and that statements about him are wholly untrue He said I never called on Senator Platt and know nothing about the matter
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Loeb
Washington
J. Martin Miller
Wood-Platt
New York
Senator Platt
Michigan for Bryan endorsed at state convention
Lansing May 20 United Press wire reports the Democratic state convention will endorse Bryan with instructed delegates. Johnson sentiment remains but not strong enough to secure uninstructed delegates.
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United Press Wire
Lansing
Mich
Bryan
Johnson
South River Magyar Trading Company Incorporated in New Brunswick
The South River Magyar Trading Company was incorporated today in New Brunswick with a capital of 60000 dollars. Each share is five dollars with eight thousand nine hundred dollars paid up. The article notes general mercantile activity as part of the filing and hints at tax considerations.
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South River
New Brunswick
South River Magyar Trading Company
Electric Boat Company Vindicated by House Report
The House subcommittee found no corruption by the Electric Boat Company in securing favorable legislation. Representative Lilley is censured for bad faith act and duplicity, accused of acting as instrument of the rival Lake Boat Company. Loud’s charges dismissed as unfounded. The probe suggests Lilley sought political gain rather than evidence.
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Electric Boat Company
Lilley
Lake Boat Company
Electric Co
United Press Wire
Washington
Submarine Investigation Committee Today
House
Electric Company
Representative Loud
Michigan
Lake Company
Congress
Four Proprieties Board Session Misses Quorum
Four East Jersey Board of Proprietors members arrived for the session in this city but a quorum failed to form, delaying the annual meeting. Attending were Andrew L. Kolb Parsippany Willis K Howell Morris town A B Watson New York and William Seguine Point Pleasant. Judge Lyon served as registrar and hosted dinner at the Packer House. The surveyor general's office was toured before the visitors returned home. The semi annual meeting is planned for October here.
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East Jersey Board of Proprietors
Andrew L. Kolb
Parsippany
Willis K. Howell
Morristown
A. B. Watson
New York
William Seguine
Point Pleasant
Judge Lyon
Packer House
Surveyor General
Board
Two Jersey City Boys Released After Safe Keeping
Thomas Delaney and Ernest Merz, both twelve, were held overnight by Patrolman Quinlan in Jersey City and released by Chief Burke this morning after stating they came from New Brunswick with a man offering a ride. Delaney’s father arrived shortly after noon.
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Thomas Delaney
Ernest Merz
Jersey City
Quinlan
Chief Burke
New Brunswick
Delaney
Barther
Staten Island Rapid Transit Announces New Timetable
A new schedule goes into effect at 4 AM on the Staten Island Rapid Transit. The 1 16 AM trip from New York ends at Tottenville with no ferry connection. The 5 20 AM Tottenville to New York will not connect to a city boat. A special Saturday schedule is provided and a Sunday midnight boat to Perth Amboy is planned. A Decoration Day plan includes a Yacht Club meeting tomorrow at 8 PM for committee reports and annual opening arrangements with a regatta and dance.
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Staten Island Rapid Transit
New York
Tottenville
Perth Amboy
Ritan Yacht Club
Classified ads offer tenant-finding boost for landlords
If placard advertising fails to bring in tenants, consider using classified ads to locate renters and fill vacancies efficiently. The strategy shifts from street signage to targeted listings, aiming to reach a broader audience and speed up occupancy.
Exempt Firemen Hold Twenty Second New Jersey Convention
New Brunswick hosts the Exempt Firemen's Association of New Jersey for its twenty second annual convention drawing 400 to 500 visitors. Mayor Florance and Assemblyman Firth welcome delegates. sessions occur at the old Y M C A hall with a dinner at Armory Hall. A parade caps the day with Ex-Chief Henry C. Housell as marshal.
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New Brunswick
Exempt Firemen’s Association of
New Jersey
Little
Florance
Firth
Warren County
Benedict
Newark
Armory Hall
Henry C. Housell
Four Days Old Child Found Dead in Bed
Coroner Harry O. Bishop investigated the death of John Kospich a four day old child of Mr and Mrs John Kospich in Roosevelt. The infant died of suffocation while the mother slept and there was no intended act. The coroner labeled it a natural accident in the home.
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Roosevelt
Harry O. Bishop
John Kospich
Launch Explosion Drowns Seven on White River
Clarendon Ark May 20 Five women and two men were drowned today when the gasoline launch Columbia carrying a pleasure party exploded on the White river A search is being made for the bodies Several narrowly escaped drowning and many were injured or in shock
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United Press Wire
Clarendon
Ark
Columbia
White River
General Advertising Company Incorporated in Perth Amboy
The General Advertising Company of Perth Amboy was incorporated in New Brunswick this morning with a $100000 capital. It will handle general advertising, printing and engraving. Office at 85 Smith Street. Agent in charge is Herbert E. Flather. 2000 shares at $50 each. Starting cash $5000. Incorporators include Jacob Guenwald with 47 shares, Herbert E. Flather with 43 shares, and Josephine Father with 10 shares.
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New Brunswick
General
Perth Amboy
Smith Street
Herbert E. Flather
Jacob Guenwald
Josephine Father
LODGES PLAN FUNERAL ESCORT FOR CAPTAIN LIDDELL
A special meeting of Lawrence Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows met to arrange attendance at Captain Thomas B. Liddell’s funeral from St Peters Episcopal Church at 4 pm. Members will gather at the hall at 8 pm to escort the body to the church with bearers from Lawrence Lodge and Algonquin Lodge Knights of Pythias. names to be announced.
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Lawrence Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Thomas B. Liddell
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
The
Odd Fellows
Algonquin Lodge
Knights of Pythias
New Jersey Weather Forecast From May Quietly Released
The United Press wire reports for New York on May 20 indicate New Jersey will see cloudy conditions tonight with a Thursday forecast of fair skies and variable winds mainly from the east to northeast.
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United Press Wire
New York
New Jersey
Health board to license the milk dealers
A sanitary code supplement to license milk and cream dealers was read at a Board of Health meeting in city hall. Permits cost $2 per wagon or depot and must be signed by the president and clerk. Milk may not be delivered to houses with contagious disease in dealer supplied receptacles. Licenses last one year and may be revoked for violations.
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Board of Health
Water Department
City Hall
Health Department
Reynolds
Trenton
Plumbing
Quick
New York
Mads Christopherson
Lawrie Street
Neville
Jens Sorenson
Grace and
Smith Streets
Main, Quick, Hansen
Krebelsheimer
Fithian
Brewster
Auto Inspector Invited to Investigate Local Graft
State Automobile Inspector George Thompson arrives to probe alleged graft tied to automobile traffic along the Amboy Metuchen road. Private detectives and drivers warned by watchers claim ties to the American Automobile Association. Inspector Thompson tours the Metuchen New Brunswick route with State Detective Underhill.
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Amboy-Metuchen
George Thompson
American Automobile Association
Thompson
Metuchen
New Brunswick
Underhill
Railroad Commission Hates Grade Crossings
The New Jersey State Railroad Commission at its meeting directed the attorney general to sue in chancery to eliminate grade crossings on four major rail lines. Targets include Lackawanna at Main Street Arlingon Avenue Hast Orange Elizabethport Schiller Street Elizabeth Erie at Market Street Paterson and Pennsylvania at Main Street Rahway. If successful, the action could have broad impact.
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Trenton
State Railroad Commission
Atorney General
Court of Chancery
Lackawanna
Main Street
Arlington Avenue
Rahway
Grand Master Crowther to Institute German Lodge in Passaic
Grand Master Frank Crowther of the I G O F and several grand lodge officers will go to Passaic tonight to institute a German lodge. One week hence he will institute a new Rebecca lodge at another city.
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Frank Crowther
Grand Lodge
Passaic
Bond Issue Unapproved by Mayor in Waterworks Plan
Mayor Bollschweller returned the ordinance for a 100000 water works improvement bond unapproved. He would not disclose reasons. The measure moves to council for confirmation to fund Pipelines under the Raritan River, a Worthington pump at Runyon, street mains and other improvements per water board plan.
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Bollschweller
Water Board
Raritan
Worthington
Runyon
Board of Aldermen
Knowing Death Is Near Sets Affairs In Shape
New York May 20 William H Marsh a wealthy manufacturer with hydrophobia given only hours to live by Pasteur Institute experts is calmly arranging his affairs today. Lawyers agents and business men appeared by appointment. Marsh is in bed but settled matters with dispatch as the disease seems to gain on him.
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United Press Wire
New York
William H. Marsh
Pasteur Institute
Marsh
Dispatch
Evelyn Thaw marriage annulment suit postponed
New York May 20 a delay in the hearing of Evelyn and Harry Thaw's suit to annul their marriage was granted until Tuesday. A report claimed Evelyn might withdraw the suit, but no confirmation was given. The postponement was due to important papers in Justice Morehauser's hands at White Plains.
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United Press Wire
New York
Evelyn
Harry Thaw
Justice Morehauser
White Plains
Essex sheriff sought as speaker for church society
The Young Men's Literary Society of the First Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday May 26. The committee hopes to secure Sheriff Sommer of Essex county as guest speaker. A musical program is planned and preparations for the season’s final meeting and next month’s annual banquet are noted.
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Young Men’s Litrary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Sheriff Sommer
Essex County
Circus seats collapse injure twenty seven at Berwyn
Twenty seven persons were injured when seats at a charity circus operated by St. Michael's church in Berwyn collapsed last night. Victims included men women and children. many are in serious condition. The event was halted and the venue closed until tonight. No arrests were reported.
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United Press Wire
Chicago
Berwyn
St. Michael’s Church
Dedication of New State Odd Fellows Home in Newark
The dedication will be held Saturday June 20 at 3 o'clock. Grand Master Frank Crowther will be master of ceremonies and deliver the dedicatory address after a committee meeting at Hope Rebecca Lodge in Newark. Governor Fort was asked to attend.
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Dr. Crowther
Odd Fellows’ State Home
Newark
New State
Odd Fellows
Frank Crowther
Hope Rebecca Lodge
Governor Fort
Romance Of Italians Trial Continues In New Brunswick
The Antonio Giorgioni murder case against Nicola Nuzzi at Cliff Wood on March 15 resumes before Justice Bergen. Testimony slows through an interpreter as the state and defense prepare new lines. witnesses include Giorgioni’s letters to Nuzzi’s daughter Raffel and a map of Flange’s boarding house.
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New Brunswick
Antonio Giorgioni
Nicola Nuzzi
Cliffwood
Justice Bergen
Nuzzi
Projecu Berdine
Mor. F. Larson
Janc
Vannderve
Silzer
J. L. Suydan
Nuezi
Nychelina Nalipleane
Giorgi
Raffel
Tony
Committee Names for Democrats Club Set to Form By Laws
A committee meeting of two officers and several members of the newly formed Democratic Club is planned today in La H. W. Kehoe's office. A five member committee will be named to draft by laws for a permanent organization and to fix a date for a mass meeting.
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Demcratic Club
Sailors In Distress Towed Into Safe Harbor
Two sailors, Alexander McDonald, twenty, and Andrew Shannon, three, were pulled into a Glasgow port after their boat’s cargo shifted leaving them unable to steer. They were arrested briefly yesterday. the court discharged them and the pair set sail again toward Smith.
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Alexander McDonald
Andrew Shannon
Glasgow
Scotland
Steancns
Bs Asphalt Works
Patra Wood
Piersgill
Smit Street
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ROCKS
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McClellan St
Old Y. M. C. A. Hall
Mullen
Mead
Sesson
AN Advertising CO
New Concern Incorporated
Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias
Captain Liddell
Railroad Commission
Essex
Young Men's Litrary Society
Acirgus
Giorgioni
Allle
Committee OF Democrats’ Club
Trolman Wood
National Laundry King
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