16 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1907
Page
1
City Council approved five thousand dollars for parks and shade trees work. A landscape gardener will be hired to oversee planting of trees shrubs grass and flowers plus benches fountains and improved paths. Debates centered on immediate spending versus process and a detailed committee report was lacking.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief item about infant care and a medical aspect, mentioning walls and a method of weaning. It lacks clear entities or events, but indicates a short note on infant care practices and medical terms from a historical page.
Malachy McLoughlin a 5 year old freight handler for the Central Railroad died after an accident at the transfer yard Broadway Bear Third street at 11 o clock in the evening his legs crushed beneath moving cars He died at Alexian Hospital in the evening An investigation followed He was an Irish immigrant and member of St Patrick's Church and Foresters of America He resided with Patrick McPontard at 210 Wallatevet and left several brothers as survivors
The city council passed a 1000 dollar appropriation to complete mosquito ditching within city limits. The Blaze will contribute 4200 dollars, bringing the total to 4300 for the ongoing work near Newark Bay and Oyster Creek. About 1000 acres remain to be ditched with three machines, targeting completion by early June.
A confused report details a milkman on Spring Street fined after failing to meet health standards. The garbled text mentions a boxcar, Richards, and fines possibly ranging from 310 to 1007 dollars, with references to penalties and a Sebastian. The exact actions and names are unclear due to OCR errors.
Mrs. Emily E. Williamson was officially notified by the U S Treasury today that her property on site for the new post office has been selected. A 60 day title search is required, followed by 30 days notice to vacate. Unknown plans may shift focus to North Broad Street for offices or remodeling.
About 2 o clock this morning Thess Higgins of Orchard Street and Eugene Lowny of Jersey City were struck by a trolley on East Jersey Street between Fourth and Fifth and severely injured. Higgins suffered scalp wounds and possible internal injuries. Lowny had contusions and was later allowed to go home. The incident occurred as they attempted to cross the track under the care of Motorman John Goes and Conductor Wasalla.
An application for a receiver for the State Mutual Building and Loan Association of Camden has caused widespread concern. The loan society counts 27,000 shareholders scattered from southern New Jersey to distant counties, with many residents outside the area. The request aims to address financial distress amid ongoing distribution of shares and assets.
At a Dix building meeting the Union County Republican Committee adopted an amended constitution and by laws. It allows a nonmember to be elected chairman by three quarters vote and a majority vote to elect an elected member. Amendments require two thirds of those present and five days notice. Meetings remain open.
Council members discuss paying second class city councilmen a yearly salary of 500 dollars. Councilman Nugent urges asking Governor Stokes to veto the bill, arguing it would be costly and unnecessary. Three members back virtue on a dollar yearly, while eighteen favor a salary. two absences left views unclear.
New York April 16 women gathered at Carnegie Hall to declare their views before the National Arbitration and Peace Conference. The calm scene contrasted with last night’s bustle as Carnegie and Roosevelt’s letter were noted amid a quieter gathering focused on peace.
Washington April 16 a sharp tilt erupted between Mrs McLean president general and Mrs M E Davis over a treasurer’s report at today’s DA session. Davis faced questions about last year’s finances while others urged delaying the report. The exchange drew applause as McLean defended financial administration during the tense congress proceedings.
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The seventy seventh stated Presbytery of Elizabeth opened at Second Church Rahway with Rev William Stuchgil as retiring moderator. Delegates from Elizabeth churches named. Rev Charles He elected moderator. Joseph Symmes named temporary clerk. Special meeting May 10 to install William Force Whitaker. Public meeting planned. launch reception hosted by Second Church ladies.
Mrs. Howard Trimpi of Bradley Beach sues her father in law William Triengl a Newark manufacturer for 100000 damages claiming alienation of her husband s affections. The couple married at Bradley Beach as teenagers. Vice Chancellor Emory oversaw a suit that was dismissed and later followed.
New York stocks showed a marked improvement with active demand across the room contrasting the previous day's scarce supplies. In London trading 15,600 to 20,000 shares moved, with widespread buying in wealthy active issues and reports that Anies Pacific and several others were being manipulated by a bell pool.
City council weighs repairing City Hall with architect Provoost estimating about 45 000. If bids meet the figure, backers push for a new municipal building, else repairs may be abandoned. The plan calls for extensive drawings bids and specifications while bids await finalized plans.
Property holders along Jefferson avenue between Feirmount and Magnolia avenues assert a legal opinion confirms their ownership of paving stones removed before asphalt pavement. About 40,000 stones are believed worth $10 per thousand, and they seek possession prior to asphalt work proceeding.
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