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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
2
The document outlines a city ordinance enforcing dog impoundment rules, poundkeeper duties, fees, and penalties. It sets the warded responsibilities for owners, the poundkeeper, and city officials, including notice, redemption, and fines. It describes inspection, registration, and compliance deadlines, plus penalties for noncompliance and riot or obstruction.
A historical business directory fragment lists carpenters and builders with notes on services. It mentions Franklin, Bulinni, James H Faulks Company, roofing, painting and decorating, sign work, and associated trades with contact references. The legible items point to a diverse craft trade in carpentry, roofing, painting, and related services.
Fragmented OCR mentions Watson Wagons and Samuel Sampson as contractor with references to agents and buyers. The text is garbled but signals an estate or sale notice involving wagons, a contractor, and a party seeking a logical buyer. Details are unreadable due to corruption.
The excerpt lists various routes and times, including Atlantic City and other lines. It mentions Sundays schedules and morning departures with car numbers and stops. Details are incomplete and some text appears garbled.
A historical note explains the policy on royal jewels kept under lock and key, allowed access only with official presence. It discusses how even the king would need a written order to borrow a key or open doors, citing the royal prerogative and a hypothetical visit by Edward of Wales at Frogmore House.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe winter Mint fabric and dark Crown Victoria style items. Mentions prices around $22 and $10, with references to materials, tailoring, and a named seller Addie Sein and others. The text is inconsistent and partly unintelligible.
Notable obituaries include Dutch admiral Adriansson died. English tropomer Dionysius Lardner born 1804. American scriptor Richard Greenough born 1819. Astronomical notes record sunrise at 5 28 am, new moon at 10 25 am, moon Mercury conjunction 30 degrees south in central time.
Government forecast issued for Thursday in New Jeter predicts cloudy conditions and variable winds. The temperature observation noted 73 degrees at the rear of a store yesterday, with a high near 78 at a metal thermometer in front of Oliver and Drake's.
Fragmented report notes a fireproofing project at the City Hall Mera building and a shuttered schedule for Saturday. It mentions owners Hersh and Brother addressing a door corridor issue and a pending noise during renovation work.
Reported election scene: Janes Stadefeld, Freeholder Ke, and A.V. Hirt among officials. Charles W. Mactrudd presided at the April Republican primary. Delegates elected to state and congressional district conventions to be held in Trenton May 3.
The Journal reports the MBI State Convention elected delegates from city wards. First ward chose Kirst ward delegate Kirstein secondary, with alternates. Second ward selected David Avi strong no alterna. Third ward Henry Shue and Peter Tillman as delegates with alternates. Fourth ward Dr Don M Randolphy and Serre He Labi as delegates.
In Madison County the John Roth erham machine and the New Idea faction led by Mark M Fagan clash over delegation to State and Congressional conventions. Roth erham’s organization carried the Republican primaries, with Dickinson and Fry named to lead the State committee and delegates aligned to attend Chicago. Union, Newark, and Plainfield reports note contests and talks on primary law, while local townships name delegates to the state convention amid party divisions.
About 2000 people attended missions at St Adelbert Roman Catholic Church in Third Avenue Newark area. Rev Fathers Aloysius Ward and Joseph Pustkowski lead nightly talks on religious principles with 9 o clock mass and devotional prayers. Confirmation for 300 children to be held Wednesday night with Bishop Connor of Newark officiating.
The Trenton True American newspaper is placed under receivership by the Court of Chancery. Charles H. Callagher, a State Democratic Committee member, is named receiver. The paper's assets include real estate and office fixtures valued at tens of thousands of dollars with debts and preferred claims listed, and stockholders face a transfer to the receivership.
Fragmentary text about garden plants and notes on seeds or items for planting. Readable segments mention grows, trees, and possible tips for garden care. Lacks clear events or named persons.
The Vermont and New Hampshire delegations wrap up a heated Republican State Convention debate over Taft endorsements. The Albany and West Virginia contingents show support for Taft while anti Taft candidates are sidelined. A later reception marks new members joining in Parkerburg.
Fragmentary notes describe a Bayley Council No. 629 meeting with scattered remarks. The text mentions 8 oclock and an examina tion of a bay or bay area, plus a tutor and a reply, but specifics are incomplete.
New York stock market started unevenly with gains in Great Northern and Pacific, while Union Pacific and Atchison bonds showed strength. Declines appeared in Delaware and Hudson and other railroad issues as early trading continued.
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