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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1905

Page

1

Police Board Holds First Meeting at Headquarters

The Police Board of Commissioners met last night at the police headquarters to discuss the upcoming year’s budget and consider moving the court to the old District Court room. Commissioner Campbell was absent due to his wife’s illness in Baltimore.

Board of Police Commissioners Ld Ily Campbell Baltimore Old District Court Room Deak Rose Elisabeth Avenue Alexander

Man warned after threats to kill wife and children

Matthew Beilhars of 350 Pine Street faced Judge Mahon after repeated threats to kill his wife Elisabeth and their two children. The judge urged him to provide proper support or face harsher consequences if he was arrested again, noting the need for reflection and restraint.

Matthew Beilhars Pine Street Judge Mahon Elisabeth

City Finance Committee Meeting Briefed on Debt Refunding

The City Council Finance Committee met in City Treasurer Bennett’s office at City Hall last evening. They conducted routine business and preliminarily considered refunding the city debt, with no immediate items of significance discussed.

Bennett

New Quarters of the District Court

The District Court will take possession of its new quarters in the new court house about Jane 1. The arrangement, furniture, and style will mirror the higher court rooms in the same building, with a clerk room adjoining the court room suitably furnished.

District Court Jane 1

Wabash Railroad Plans New Connections

The Wabash Railroad announces new connections to route Erie traffic through Detroit and link with other lines. The plan aims to create nationwide rail service, improving connections and expanding routes across the system.

Wabash Hatter Company Erie Detroit Lnetiuta Tanait

Eggs Marked Free at Corner Store

Eggs marked free while you wait advertised at a corner shop on 2M Biened Street offering a selection of candies and additional line items in a bold sale notice.

Pide

Unclear OCR Item Fronts Missing Details

Fragmentary OCR text presents names and garbled phrases. readable elements include potential names WHTIMAR and TRAE DETERS with scattered terms like spring and seed. no coherent event, date, or outcome emerges. unable to determine a substantive news item for a proper card.

Arizona Bill Demonstrates Mustang Mastery on Broad Street

Arizona Bill, a Drake and Faulkner circus attache, gave a free exhibition riding a mustang on Broad Street. He captured the runaway horse after a chaotic chase, restoring control, repairing harness, and resuming the wagon ride before the animal fled again with Bill triumphantly waving his sombrero.

Arizona Bill Drake & Faulkner Circus Broad Street Lyceum Theatre Ron Flist Presbyterian Church

Romeo Interfered With by Police on Franklin Street

Franklin street residents sleep uneasy as a man described as a Romeo is questioned by an officer near the old store foundry. The well dressed stranger criticizes the inquiry, claims innocence, and cites a neighborhood coalition against midnight courting amid a mysterious women in the case.

Franklin Street Foundry Romeo Wes

The Woes of the Thompson Family

Frank B. Thompson of New Brunswick denies Mrs. Thompson paid him for his children's board while in his care. He says he and his wife cared for the children willingly and recalls a claim that Mrs. Thompson paid his parents for their board. The matter involves Charles Thompson who was committed to answer for deserting his wife and four children.

Frank B. Thompson Suydam Street New Brunswick Charles Thompson Thompson Heince Mr. Eckerson Outdoor Poor Board of the Children

Trio of Suspicious Characters Arrested Near Station

Three youths aged about 17 named Robert Winiwin George Bradley and Albert Sebmandh were arrested near the Riches station after wandering in the area. They claimed to be from Pennsylvania seeking work in a machine shop and presented a respectable appearance. They were remanded for further inquiry.

O'Brien Robert Winiwin George Bradley Albert Sebmandh Tefare Sakon Pennsylvania Sashon

Replacing Central Railroad Switches at Jersey docks

A New Jersey Central Railroad crews replaced the switches below First Street during a Thursday shift. The extensive operation aimed to ready the line for docks and rail operations once the changes are completed.

Central Railroad Central Railroad of New Jersey First Street

Rouselle Assaulted at Station by Boilermaker Gumz

J Y Rouselle former organist of St Patricks and now at St Marys Hoboken alleges atrocious assault by Mrs Gumzs husband at Elisabethport station. He says Gumz struck him breaking his nose and injuring him, prompting a police complaint and medical aid.

J. Y. Rouselle Rouselle Gqunis Husban Rowelle Gumz Roiselle Gums Annailant Standard Oil Company Constable Hook

Fire Sparks At Cleveland Toy Store On Broad Street

A bonfire of waste paper ignited crates beside a wooden out house at a toy store on Broad Street in Cleveland. Flames were contained in five minutes as about a dozen men aided with water buckets. Paint and inflammables stored nearby increased risk. damage was slight and trolley traffic halted for half an hour.

Cleveland

Four Men Die After Adgar Blast Meet Incident

At about 1 p m today an explosion at the Adgar blast meet near Pittsburg killed four men and left others possibly fatally injured. The slip cited by officials triggered the incident.

Pittsburg

Elizabeth Commercial College Ad for Cotillion Favor and Help

An Elizabet h commercial college advertisement seeks help for a cotillion event led by Dr H Epstein. The note mentions Berme Avenue and a desire to be outstanding in piano and English activities amid local social circles.

Thousands walk as Brooklyn bridge train wreck blocks flow

A New York bound Brooklyn train axle broke on the Brooklyn bridge this morning, causing a two hour blockade. Hundreds fled the disabled car, some climbing windows and steps, while crowds walked the bridge into Manhattan. Traffic resumed after nine.

New York

Notorious Female Bandit Catra Killed in Philippines

Washington April 22 reports say Catra the notorious female bandit of Batangua Province Philippines was killed by the constabulary. The outlaw chief, dressed as a man, commanded men who fought to the death when surprised by Lieutenants Velasquez and Estrella.

Washington D. C Catra Batangua Ppolonia Béowtine Leutenant ‘de Vegi

Jackson Jury Acquits Man in Marsh Case

Jackson Misa April 22 The jury acquits Steward Johnson a negro accused of criminally assaulting Miss Mamie Marsh white on February 23 The verdict ends the trial in a case that drew local attention.

Schooner Disappears in Terrific Gale at Newturket

A small unknown schooner, seen between Meng Southent le eff thin terday, vanished during a fierce gale off Newturket. Officials fear she may have been enveloped in fog and swept to sea. Rescue efforts and coast guard searches are underway amid high winds and rough seas.

Mass Wea

Supreme Court Hears Writ On Police Commission Act

Justice J Franklin Fort granted a writ of certiorari in Newark to review the constitutionality of the Police Commission Act. The case tests the law’s applicability to second tier cities, with June term arguments ahead. Prosecution by Midge Gilhooly and defense by City Attorney Connolly appeared as proceedings began.

Supreme Court J. Franklin Fort Police Commission Justice Fort Chancery Chambera Newark Hamilton Gilhooly Anl Frank Bergen Connolly Midge Gilhooly Justion Fort Bergen Duatie Fort

Big Slump in Wheat Causes Riot on Board of Trade

Chicago April 22 Wheat prices plunged as the May option collapsed after news of a settlement among Gates Armour and Northwestern interests. The drop touched 109 opening, 105, then 103, triggering wild scenes in the trading pit as shorts scrambled to cover and longs hurried to unload amid heavy losses and a market-wide panic.

Chicago Board of Trade Armour Gates Minnesapella Duluth de St. Louis Guten Hin Saxocietes Ceren Tarkel Witc Ime Menae Aellere

Verdict awards $600000 against G. and O. Railroad

Pittsburg April 22. Jury in the case of Eliesbeth Navideon and others versus Haltimmere and Ohio Railroad Company awarded the plaintiffs a judgment of $221,481.32 after a week of trial before Judge Robert Frazer. Plaintiffs sought damages totaling $1,001,000.

Pittsburg Eliesbeth Navideon Haltimmere and Ohio Railroad Company Robert Frazer Waled Vernet

Joe Jefferson’s Condition Unchanged In West Palm Beach

Report from West Palm Beach on April 22 states Joe Jefferson’s condition remains unchanged since yesterday. Details unclear due to damaged OCR but note mentions upcoming events and schedule changes with reference to opening Saturday and Tuesday updates.

Joe Jefferson West Palm Beach, Fla

Bryan in Cleveland Holds Talks with Mayor Johnson

William Jennings Bryan spent a brief morning in Cleveland in conference with Mayor Tor L. Johnson en route to Buffalo. He touted education and ongoing investigations including ethics of donations, citing the Rockefeller donation case and Equitable trust fund manipulation as examples of capitalists benefiting from control rather than policy holders.

Cleveland William Jennings Bryan Tor L. Johnson Buffalo Asid Bryan Rockefeller Equitable

Dr Wight Named New Commissioner of Charities

Dr George B Wight of Lambertville has accepted the post of commissioner of charities and correction to be filled by Governor Stokes within days. A Civil War veteran, he served in the First New Jersey Infantry from May 1861 to August 1863 and was wounded at Salem Church. He is described as experienced and of sound judgment.

Trenton George B. Wight Lambertville Charities and Correction

Senator Kean Heads Platt Funeral Committee

Washington April 22. Senators named by Vice President to attend Senator Platt's funeral were Bulkley Clark Nelson Depew Pettigrew Mackburn Allison Patterson, Custom Gallinger Daniel Proctor Foraker Kean Menrose Dick Carter Neh Burrows. The committee will depart Washington in two special cars on the Federal express Monday afternoon. President Fairbanks wired that he would attend the funeral.

Washington, D.C Platt Mairebanks Indianapolia Bulkley Custom Gallinger Daniel Proctor Vr Foraker Kean J. Menrose aCrter Mont Burrows Mich Washington Fairbanks

Woman's Reformatory Hearing Before Governor

A hearing was held today before Governor Stoken in Trenton on the women's reformatory bill. Pilltook and Hweeney of Newark were the principal parties presenting the bill’s case. The Governor gave no indication of his intended action on the measure.

Trenton Venor Stoken Pilltook Charge Hweeney Newark

New Minister Named for Venezuela Choice Named for Dudley

Washington reports to friends of Trvine HL Dudley that Dudley will succeed Herbert W. Howen as minister to Venezuela. Change slated to take place next month in the diplomatic service. Also notes a 5 cent ´Hie ta patter´ sale at 2M Third St with items offered by Miss Herde Brugger.

Dan Vego Cal Washington Trvine HL Dudley Prtu Dudley Herbert W. Howen Venezuela Mise Herde Brugger

Czar Orders Fleet to Sail Amid World War I Relay

London April 22 A Reuters report from St Petersburg says the czar ordered Admiral Rodjestvensky to Kamranh Bay while Paris dispatches claim he left Kamranh Bay for the route to Hainan to coal. Saigon reports show about fifty vessels in the Russian fleet needing provisions with French and German steamers delivering supplies and coal. Hindu and other colliers arrived to assist. British warships in Hong Kong show heightened activity as naval preparations draw attention.

London Reuter Telegram Company St. Petersburg Czar Sen Rodjestvensky Kamranh Bay Central News Paris Hainan Neh Kam Z Mh Saigon Gridan Sipian Hindu Anya Admin Negabotoff Crumera

Lovefeast at D. A. A. Congress Opens in Washington

Washington April 22 senior of the D. K. Pan Hie congress of the la morning with Mrs. Charles W Fairbanks chair for the last time. Mrs. Donald McLean president general elect invited to seat upon the platform. Vira Cornelia Ronn Potts of Baltimore City Chapter among Southern delegates. Mrs. John A Murphy motions Mrs. McLean to chair Continental Hall committee. Fairbanks praises assistants as McLean arrives and presents star insignia of New York Chapter. Checks totaling 1200 from New York donors presented to Continental Hall fund.

Washington, D. C D. K Park Georgia Congress Mra. McLean Continental Hall Mra. Fairbanks Mclean

Nan Patterson Deeply Mopes Over Religion

New York on April 24 reports Nan Patterson, the ace trapeze artist, has shown deep religious interest during Holy Week services. Amid trial shadows she has attended Tombs services and taken strong interest in her religious welfare, leading to speculation she may become an ardent church worker.

New York Nan Patterson Ace Treax

Veteran Soldier Attempts Double Murder in Rochester

Civil War veteran Chris Heilbronn tried to kill his wife and himself at 82 Driving Park Avenue, home of son in law Frank Nugent, at about 7 this morning. He discharged a khotan into the woman and suffered multiple saber wounds.

Rochester N.Y Chris Heilbronn Frank Nugent Driving Park Avenue

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