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Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

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City to close tomorrow for public holiday

King of the Board of Bygoboyd informs clerks the court houses will shut tomorrow and city departments close from tonight through Saturday. Singer factory and banks in Elizabet h will close as state officials decide. Warrants for city employee salaries prepared by Saturday. if not ready, work will extend to Monday.

Hid King Bygoboyd, Ora Ryan Singer Factory Elixabeth Analatant Nelson B. Gas Kill Diag

Police disperse mob at Standard Plant disturbance

A large crowd gathered near the Standard Oil plant office in Linden early Monday morning. Police maintained a firm stance to prevent escalation as authorities sought to restore order amid tensions between factions and laborers.

Standard Plant Wight Linden

Governor Abolishes Sewerage Commission

Fragmented report notes the governor acts to abolish the sewerage commission amid unclear legislative context. The piece references state powers, potential delays, and debates over municipal governance. Names and dates are obscured by damaged OCR.

Doctor Says E Menace Persists In War Zone

Fragmentary telegraph copy reports continued danger from a malady affecting military personnel. The note mentions Underhill and Yankex as cited subjects, with unclear claims about treatment or avoidance of exposure. Further reliable details are unavailable in the readable text.

State Board of Equalization Hearing Set for April 22

The State Board for the Equalization of Taxes will meet at the Courthouse on April 22 at 10:00 AM to hear appeals concerning McKenzie estate. The case involves property in the northeastern section of the city and a railway project claim. The board will consider a writ of certiorari challenging a Supreme Court decision December 13.

Omic Uf Tock Board Aree McKensié Eatate Targeral Elaine Reme Bubintowm Lesen

Port Seeks Stronger Police Protection In City

City council hears residents from the Blige Street block complain patrols on night shifts are inadequate. A request for added lighting and police presence on First Street between Wall and Port streets is referred to the Street Lighting Committee for action.

Blige Atrest Wall Porka Tigrad Bond Fifa Vie Ithvens Nui Tealdante Firat Street Wall Street Port Querite Miirabethy

Trolley Road Officials Confer With Mayor On Repair Plan

City officials including Engineer Gordon of the United Pure Corporation met with Mayor and the city treasurer? to discuss action on North Broad Street trolley tracks and roadway repairs. They noted track contraction and expansion have disturbed the stone pavement and asphalt, with repair costs estimated at about 701000.

North Broad Street Kid Gordon Iess Pure Corporation Stayer Ryan Brod

Sheriff X Takes Prisoners From State Penitentiary

A report states Sheriff X transferred prisoners from the state penitentiary to Frenton following recent sentencing. Details are partially unreadable, but the action involves movement of inmates under authority of the sheriff.

Frenton

Out of Work Man Takes His Life After Four Weeks of Unemployment

A distressed man in New York, identified as Donald, ended his life by asphyxiation after four weeks of joblessness. Family members report he had struggled with mental strain and felt unable to secure employment. Authorities are releasing details as the investigation continues.

Barmiard Donald Donald Picker Alfred Haines Wa Wye Samuel Moore Wileonraint Elinsbeth New York

Local Education Board Forms Committee on Student Care

A partial OCR fragment reports the Teoss Board of Education forming a committee on student care. The text mentions a president and appointment details, but specifics are unclear due to garbled characters. The item appears to note official action related to student welfare and board procedures.

Jerhoy

Committee Won't Change Pier Plans Over Boat Slip

City Council heard petitions from club members opposing changes to the pier. Chairman Moore and the committee voiced strong resistance to altering the original plan for a thirty foot slip, arguing it would hurt the club’s business and recreation goals.

City Counneil Uniknad Councilmanis Busineas Charles ‘Byron Ieee

Union Carpenters Barred From Plant Work

Fragmented OCR report notes union carpenters at the Standard Oil refining plant were told this morning they must leave their work following orders. The scene references the plant in a shop area and mentions conditions impacting labor, with likely dates and places obscured in the damaged text.

Standard Oil Wigch Casas Jn cm New York

City Union Labor Clash Reaches School Board Meeting

Letters to the council and board of education reveal a fight by union bricklayers to limit city work to union members only. A motion to insert apprentice and affiliation requirements for mason work on city contracts was discussed, with the board receiving the resolution but postponing action. Local No. 18 members and signed statements are cited in the disputed proposal.

Union Bricklayera Rabent Coun Elizabeth Unis Ab Brickins Ean Maysons Hy Tho Rheridan Courtney Ra Hheefon

Two Men Arrested for Illicit Beer Sales in Linden Township

Feooph de Pasquale of this city and Vincent Delacksons of Brooklyn were arrested by Officer Irenk Naval for selling beer to workers without a license near the Standard Oil plant on New Bronwith Avenue in Linden Township. Authorities indicate the duo conducted business without required licensing as a warning to others, with a brief inquiry underway into whether further action is warranted.

Feooph de Pasquale Vincent Delacksons Brooklyn Taliana Offier Irenk Naval Linden New Bronwith Det Linden Bali Seth

International Deputy Takes Charge of Local Bricklayers Case

Deputy Jamon Hickey representing President Bowen assumed control of the lent bricklayer affair this morning. He met with union officers at the Womedy's Wall headquarters and will organize settlement plans with the Master Masons and the Bricklayers for arbitration, aiming to act before May 1.

Jamon Hickey Bowen International Bricklayre Union Hickey Union Womedy's Wall Plana

Strike Breakers Hit by Bullets in Wilmington

Telegraph report from Wilmington dated April 16 describes an attempt by the Large Traction Company to operate lines in the city. Striking railway workers gathered near the car barn were shot at as a streetcar approached, wounding Griewn yer ee the mian who shot him. Hospital treatment followed and authorities planned to seek protection from Chester authorities.

Wilmington Del Traction Sts Ines Eanes Allway Chester Trospital Chester Authelent

City Council Considers Renaming Mack Avenue at McNamara Request

Letter from Thomas McNamara asks renaming a street to Mack Avenue to honor property owners on the north side. He notes fourteen houses, six owned by him with two lots, and living there nearly fifty years. Council will follow up on the proposal.

Thomas McNamara Mack Avenue McNamara Ballona Menamara

Schwed's Easter Styles Offer Bargain Prices

Tevhinna to men s and boys attire draws buyers with showy yet affordable designs. Tailored suits and topcoats, shirts, and fine undergarments advertised at notable prices. Featured brands and materials promoted as durable and stylish for holiday wear. Local retailer touts wide Easter update with comparable quality to higher priced options.

Marchdd Tailora Young

Market and notices from a dated listing fragment

A fragmented OCR snippet lists items like turkeys and veal for sale alongside names and partial addresses. It references a Franch on the 13th and mentions a person named Sigmund with local watchmaker style entries. The readable text is sparse and scattered across lines.

Coal Thieves Nearly Wreck Express Train Near Aldena

Railroad detectives Abid Homes and Succeed arrested nine offenders, including five women, after coal was dumped on tracks from a moving freight near Aldena station. The group, using shovels and hands, caused the train to slow, then fled. authorities raided homes and captured the suspects.

Central Railroad Rous Aldone John Kenney Po- Hea Justice van & Rous Aldena Content Philadelphia Pat Ming

Outside Architect Wins School Contest

The Committee on Sites and New Buildings approved Clyde B. Adampe’s drawings for a new building at School No. 3 in Philadelphia, to be erected on the present site. The report noted the plan and urged advertisement for bids while instructing the secretary to proceed with the renovation and site actions.

Clyde B. Adampe Philadelphia

Toy Balloon Free Make Your Catlares Nostalgic Ad

An odd ad fragment promotes toy balloons and a shop on Broad Street. It mentions visits to Cha Van Tee lee ager and a schedule tied to tomorrow or Sunday. The text is garbled but centers on selling a toy product and urging customers to experience quality.

Cha van Tee Lee Ager Broad Street Avery Archase van Tryhe

Ambiguous Store and Delivery Notices On Friday Evening

Fragmented OCR text reports a store operating Friday evening with references to deliveries and advertisements. Details are unclear but indicate an advertisement for services or products, with scattered numbers and personal names partially legible amid the damaged text.

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