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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1908

Page

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Two Bills Thrown Out Over City Hall Renovation Costs

City Council delegated power to Finance and Public Buildings Committees to investigate expenditures for City Hall remodeling. Reports show initial 926000 estimate exceeded by thousands with bills unpaid due to funds. Committees to submit findings and possible action later. investigators cite outstanding bills totaling around 2000 with further bills audited and contracts overcharges under review.

City Hall Staten van Chiesa

New Desk Sergeant Aged 6 Calls Reserves

Excitement at Police headquarters as a six year old boy acting as a self appointed desk sergeant caused a stir. The boy, named Samsel Leni in scrambled text, was reportedly searching the city to determine where trouble might arise and attracted attention with a bell and improvised actions.

Ilasmoraing Samsel Leni Peanigar Trom Acakly Hell

Asbury Park Tragedy Sparks White Black Tension

An incident in Asbury Park ends with a White wife fatally harmed by a Black man at her home. By telegraph, details describe a violent confrontation as neighbors and authorities respond, with testimony noting the suspect restrained after a blade was drawn. Authorities caution about race incitement and public safety implications in the case.

Adtily Borthag Ohie I Negro Jamed Randolph Riley Riley

Labor Men Hit Bishops Law At State Federation Meeting

Report from Trenton dated August 18 describes a lively scene at the State Federation of Labor meeting as an amended bishops law resolution, unfairly reported through error, was challenged in committee. The resolutions chairman asked for the measure to be set aside while President Ford was anticipated as a likely choice in linking to a federal plan.

Trenton Federation of Labor Wittes Ford Will Lkely T Ie Ameruid Federal

Roosevelt Denies He Will Take stump

Roosevelt declares he will not deliver a campaign stump speech during his interim visit. He rejects claims of plans for a public address and states no formal speaking engagements are scheduled.

Roosevelt

Sick on Street Mystery Near Bound Brook

In a fragmentary report from Bound Brook the name Meyer appears with unclear context about a street incident. The brief text suggests illness or injury on the street and references Meyer, but details are missing to confirm the event description or outcome.

Unclear text fragment reports event at Lita Park

Fragmentary notice notes an incident at Lita Park. The readable portion mentions a person died today amid unclear details and a local event name. No verifiable dates, names, or organizations are clearly legible.

Street Paving Plan Adopted by City Council

City Council accepted a report from the special street improvements committee proposing paving of intersecting streets. The plan recommends new ordinances to reduce objections and suggests funding via bonds, aiming to accelerate paving with selective measures and council input.

Govcee Ey Eesteetib Institute Setlon Atrésta Sm Coon Bonda

Thieves Loot Office Building in Newark

Newark report describes a bold overnight burglary at the Kremlis Building on Broad Street near police HQ. Entrants cut a window panel, forced two safes, caused internal disorder, and fled before dawn. damage and losses are being tallied as investigators review the scene.

Newark Kramila Rolle Heedquarters Tobrdal Kremlis Ity

Prisoner Escape Ends In Woods Near Rahway

Emil Dunhardt, one of two tuberculosis ward prisoners who fled Rahway Reformatory Friday night, was captured by Officer Ward near the woods south of the city by daylight Saturday. A general alarm had spread as searchers tracked refugees through fields and woods in the vicinity.

Emil Dunhardt Rahway Reformatory Ely Oficer Ward Rempeila

Urge John's Letter for the Mayoralty

A fragmentary editor note urges John to run for mayor. The scarce readable text mentions the city council's finance committee chair and hints at a campaign appeal, but lacks clear dates or additional details.

FATAL APOPLEXY DUE TO THE HEAT AT CARTERET

William J. Weir age 41 of 410 First Street died after suffering a fatal heat apoplexy while working as chief engineer for the Tonal Internst Phosphate Company at Carteret. He had been in good health until the morning of July 7 and collapsed at work, later dying at home after a brief recovery period.

William J. Weir Iain Colenuro Mr. Weir Carteret Eiseawate Feny

Wishing Well For Frank H. Smith in County Election News

Widespread good wishes extend to Frank H. Smith as the Ashgrt station of the County Republican. Reports say Smith will take a week’s vacation in Chenatvedahe while the county board of elections prepares others. Several officials face questions over election officer names and nominations amid political maneuvering in Newark and the Tenth ward.

Ashgrt Dix Lastaight Tharediy Noon County Board of Elections Jimen Seen Waite Frank Hi Chenatvedahe Ealycation P. Morrison Title V. Hoagane

Atlantic City Court Hears of Special Session Next Friday

Fragmentary clipping reports Atlantic City authorities plan a special session of the county grand jury for the coming Friday. It notes Governor Fort’s response amid a rapidly developing Friday situation and mentions Supreme Court Justice Tronghard in connection with the event.

Atlantic City Developmentera Tabugillerd Kendwa Sipreme Tronghard Atlantic County Governor Fort

Obstructions Protest Pending Action by City Council

Protests over removal of signs stands showcases and other obstructions from Brod remain unresolved as the city council did not reach a decision at the recent meeting. The matter will be acted on at the next council session.

Signa Brod Tit Tyroth

Injunction Denied in Westfield Case Four

A court ruling denies an injunction in the Westfield case four, with the judge and procedural notes noted by the vice-chancellor in August. The terse filing records indicate the action was refused at this stage.

Westfield

Still Awaiting Identification of Victim Near Mill Yard

A preliminary report indicates authorities still seek identification after a man was struck by a locomotive near the Central Railroad by Seatail Mill. The incident occurred in the afternoon, with the body taken to Bulner's morgue for further examination.

Twan Central Railroad Bulner’s

CHAFINS' NOTIFICATION EG Tatlevesh in the Tonedal

Fragmentary OCR text shows a notification reference involving CHAFINS and Tatlevesh in the Tonedal area with unclear botanical or pharmaceutical terms. No clear dates, actions, or responsible authorities are readable.

Chafins Tatlevesh

Sherman Notified of Nomination for Vice President

Utica New York August 15 James Bemrol, draft Sher man was formally notified today of his nomination as the Republican candidate for Vice President. The ceremony at the Sherman residence featured a committee headed by Senator Julius C. Barrows Michigan and included a reception for neighbors. The event touched off celebrations and decorations around town as preparations continue for the convention and national duties.

Joernal Utica N. Y Jamea Bebnol Sharman Sherman Julius C. Barrows Michigan Tidin Fs Sheree Ee

Wall Street Market Shaped by Bear Pressure and Volatile Trade

The day’s early trading showed bear influence as stocks reacted to unclear signals and shifting sentiment. Market activity hovered around key indices with notable price adjustments and cautious investor behavior amid mixed earnings outlooks and sector rotation.

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