Liquor Licenses and City Politics in Early Jersey
A historical overview outlines New Jersey liquor laws from 1869 through the 1890s, describing licenses, fees, and council actions. It notes the rise of high license systems, the role of local combines, and the impact on taxation, politics, and social control in Plainfield and nearby towns. The piece cites figures for revenues, license counts, and the shift toward centralized control by a powerful local bloc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County Courts
Council of Uetl
Constada Coanell
Eustates
Goubelll
Arlington Avenue Riot Reports Strained by Police
In the morning 90 police officers and residents clash as citizens threaten to take matters into their own hands. The police cannot provide relief to the city, and many are incapacitated by a substance, leaving the situation tense and unresolved.
Park Club bowls strong as January match nears
The Park Club bowlers defeated Les teat et al in an early January game. Scores top 230 by Boltoe and 216 by Warher among others. The United tag tournament and a cycling club event were noted, with several political and local civic items including a postponed Crescent League bowling match and a complaint to Inspector Dunham about refuse dumping on Grant Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOTEA
Te Hasabeth
Boh Cleba
Aera
Turvball
Pesepecker
Fleming
Dury
En“Tal
Music Hall
Crescent
W. H. Hillman
Sherman Avenue
Inspector Dunham
Senate Grant Avenue
Sherman
Dunham
A Sojourn in the South and 4 Pilgrim Image to the Far West
On the 26th the last personally conducted tour to Florida New York and Philadelphia will depart. Tourists may return from New York or Philadelphia, with rates from other points. The package covers round trip transportation and services through agents at 233 South Fourth and 849 Broadway.
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Florida
New York
Philadelphia
Om Fialaork
Las
Pi Ollara
Pany
South Fourth Necesary
Philadel
Broadway
Teelerine in Pennsylvania Swickley Pennsylvania ad
In Swickley Pennsylvania an epidemic of fever prompted use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Pharmacy records note customers cured after a few doses. P P Knapp PRG advertised 80 cent bottles at Reynolds Pharmacy Park and North Avenue managed by Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swickley
Pean
P.P. Knapp
PRG
Reynolds’ Pharmacy Park
North Aveovey
Armstrong
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Plainfieldcoourter
VAIL
Renyon, Béllgg and
Freprides
Acre
Saiseee
New Jersey
FT Ngaor Ucenses
Shecalve Charner
Pert Polous
Bcal
Ula
Plainfield
Oman
Ie “Heights
Tavai
Arlington Avenue
Trarts
Spares
Steixes Amdureaks
Para Tata
Scotel
Tyy Brothers
Ee Winkle
Nue
H. A. Woodraff
West Front Street
TIGER
SIS
Princeton
Princeton Mandolin Club
Pl.infield Bigygleckub
Hall Tueapay
Marcel
Costral Pharmacy
Queen & CO
M. M. Dunham
East Front Street
Schwed Brothers
Life Tnsurangé
Fred.w. Dunn
Plainfield Grocer
North News
Corne and
T'S Leg
Shaw
Eliteine
Stearn
J Domroe
Alsiotk
Hally
Bostonians
Robin
Fll Company
Onchentes
Allen &Lister
Ieee
Ear Trinity Reformed Cuuzen
UAL
C.w.griffin’s
Crascent Rink Grocery
Joe Sa
Bieh
Efren
Wile Cove
L. Douclas
Teelerine
Pennsylvania
Allen
West Front
Piamdeld
Puai N. J
Arindiut
Chicago
Union Beef Co
TOLLS
East Taird Street
Buyz Yourg Furniture of
Powlison & Jones, IW. Frost St
Rump
West Front St
Malee
Kasary's
Lande
Firlet National Bank
Ingl
P.M Hulett
Madleon Ave
Gildermaster
Kroeger Baby Gram
Kroger
Ure Tardeli
West Broat Street
Aiiareeses
Tienchen
Serenich
Been Pright
Rochester Beer
Tata
Ail Weet Laan Streen
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