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November 1, 1927
The Pleasantville Press
Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
Over 200 taxpayers gather in Mechanics hall to protest a $635,000 bond issue for a new high school, submitting petitions with 1,000 signatures to urge council to rescind the appropriation; speakers including Albert E. James and Rev. J. Thornton address the crowd, with more petitions circulated.
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Taxpayers Hold
Protest Meet
Reports Made On Petitions
Council in The High School Matter
LEGALITY UNDISCUSSED
Petitions with signatures totaling 1,000 were handed in tonight at a meeting of taxpayers protesting against the construction of the new high school. These petitions were circulated during the past week, and will be presented to council next week in an effort to have rescinded the action of that body in appropriating $635,000 for the school.
More than 200 were present at the gathering, which was held in Mechanics hall. As before, Thomas Gravelle presided, while Harry Parsels acted as secretary.
The question of the bond issue against which the protest is being made, was discussed by several speakers, who reviewed various angles of the case. Among the speakers were Albert E. James, Rev. J. Thornton, of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, and a number of others.
In discussing the petition, Mr. James asserted that one petition was signed by a list of names representing a million dollars in assessed valuation.
The matter of the legality of the bond issue was mentioned, but was not brought up for detailed discussion by William C. Sullivan, as expected.
More petitions were distributed to those who carried them last week, and an effort will be made to secure more signers by the time council meets Monday night.
Protest Meet
Reports Made On Petitions
Council in The High School Matter
LEGALITY UNDISCUSSED
Petitions with signatures totaling 1,000 were handed in tonight at a meeting of taxpayers protesting against the construction of the new high school. These petitions were circulated during the past week, and will be presented to council next week in an effort to have rescinded the action of that body in appropriating $635,000 for the school.
More than 200 were present at the gathering, which was held in Mechanics hall. As before, Thomas Gravelle presided, while Harry Parsels acted as secretary.
The question of the bond issue against which the protest is being made, was discussed by several speakers, who reviewed various angles of the case. Among the speakers were Albert E. James, Rev. J. Thornton, of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, and a number of others.
In discussing the petition, Mr. James asserted that one petition was signed by a list of names representing a million dollars in assessed valuation.
The matter of the legality of the bond issue was mentioned, but was not brought up for detailed discussion by William C. Sullivan, as expected.
More petitions were distributed to those who carried them last week, and an effort will be made to secure more signers by the time council meets Monday night.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Taxpayer Protest
High School Construction
Bond Issue
Petitions
Council Meeting
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Gravelle
Harry Parsels
Albert E. James
Rev. J. Thornton
William C. Sullivan
Where did it happen?
Mechanics Hall
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Gravelle
Harry Parsels
Albert E. James
Rev. J. Thornton
William C. Sullivan
Location
Mechanics Hall
Story Details
Taxpayers hold a protest meeting against the $635,000 bond issue for a new high school, presenting petitions with 1,000 signatures to rescind the council's appropriation; speakers discuss the issue, more petitions distributed for additional signers before Monday's council meeting.