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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

1

Atlantic City Grand Jury Probe Opens Amid Turmoil

Mays Landing August 1 Atlantic County Grand Jury session began with indictments and a tense atmosphere as questions target Atlantic City leaders. Foreman Jeanph Salus and Mayor Edward A. Williams among officials named, prosecutors urge full cooperation and secrecy while the jurors weigh possible indictments and penalties.

Mays Landing Atlantic County Grand Tory Atlantic City Grand Jury Jeanph Salus Atlentia City Business Men's League Edward A.willaam Tata Sendtor Absepon Joba ‘Rotech Egg Harter Walter Z. Edge Atlantic City Press Zinoing Tilo Saishial Moore Atlante City Harry Bacharach Japhet Petts Eereere Peteairiltey Charles Fathis Eects Frederick We Willette Brigantine City Alfred Gilleor Aspertor Ol Mercantile Au Markanders Pleasantville J. Hligen Dow Hall Tretor Amantle Guy Seal Estate Atlantis Hemmontons Richa Patricks Ieee

Bayan Plans to Peak WW Des Moines Tonight

Town newspaper fragment reports Bayan scheduled to open campaign office in Des Moines amid unclear text. Mentions William I. Tranention and mysterious topic about health and mystery, with sale notice and journal on sale.

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Rider Injured As Streetcar Engine Breaks Bone Fails

Ambulance carried a severely injured man after a streetcar engine derailment near Seventh and Broadway. Clement Balukas, 35, of street, a trickman for Central ry forage, suffered a broken bone. he was taken to Alexian Hospital with a bad leg break. His two companions on the engine were uninjured.

Seventh Broadway Clement Balukas Street Alexian

Tragic death haunting note from Portland husband

Prostrated by grief, Mrs Whitehead learns of her husband Dr. Kefui Whitehead of 349 Tiret Avenue Portland Maine taking his life in the Lafayette Hotel. A letter to his wife revealed hopeful words but indicated worsening health after a lingering stomach issue. The story continues on page three.

Kefui Whitehead Tiret Avenue Lafayette Hotel Portland Falaly Belgrade

Wall Street Flash Through Fading Trading Pressure

A telegraph dispatch from New York describes selling pressure on Wall Street through the trading day. The report notes intensified market activity and a sharp reaction in prices as investors react to broad market forces.

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A garbled report notes a storekeeper and a Windber clue tied to a case. Detective Friedman appears in the fragment, with scattered names hinting at an investigation and a led trail.

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Taft Appeals to the South in Virginia Campaign

The article reports Taft's visit to Hot Springs Virginia with crowds turning out to hear him. It notes Republican stance on the Solid South and contrasts it with Democratic dominance, highlighting tensions over railroad and mining interests and urging unity within the party. A patronizing line on a conference and party machinery follows, with lingering references to regional loyalty.

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Democrats Propose Slate For Coroner Race In Elizabeth

Fragmented account shows a Democratic slate including Martine and James E. Martin of Plainfield with supporters Kiernan, Elizabeth. Brower, New Providence. and Otto Wagner, Elizabeth. Session notes hint at party strategy on the Senate question and calls for reform while naming committee members and local officials.

James E. Martin Plainfiela Sheritt Pero A A. Kiernan Hizabeth Frederick Teke Elisabeth William F. Brower New Providence Otto Wagner Elizabeth Seppe Sesson Grecons Ind

Father Freed From Jail In Court Mother Plea

In Pobita Court a man named John Moyes faced a 30 day county jail sentence after admitting to taking wood from railroad property to keep his baby and wife warm. His wife testified she could not support the child, and the judge fined him 7.85 dollars before a court officer led him away. A bystander offered money to care for the child, and the man was freed after the donor stepped forward with funds to cover the child’s needs.

Pobita Ribbard John Moyes Mayer Meyer Tel Bagless Ram Tim

New Grocery Store Opens Tomorrow in Down-Town Section

A new grocery store by J. W. Dw. Wh0, at the former Mr. Caney location on First Street, plans to open tomorrow August 22. The shop promises up-to-date stock, delivery to all parts of the city, and competition on quality and price. Nearby listings mention Elizabeta Mattress manufacturers and general ads for piano services.

Sherman backs Hughes candidacy for renomination

Telegraph from New York reports James Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate endorsed Governor Hughes of New York for renomination. The Oyster Bay conference with President Roosevelt yielded broad support for Hughes as the strongest and most available candidate, with leaders agreeing no other name was considered.

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First Vote Cast in 1840 Man Dies in Elizabeth Funeral Set

William B Harnet of 1063 East Grand Street died at 3 46 AM aged 00. He cast his first vote for General Harrison in 1840 and served in sixteen presidential campaigns. Survived by O Vs Harsel and Bowne relatives. five great grandchildren. Rev Dr Thomas Vansar to officiate.

William B Harnet East Grand Street Mr. Harnel Unterdon County Anthony Harnel Harsel East ‘Rothers Harel Tiger Nean KR. Bowne Theabeth Mildred Dorothes Dey Iran John Harsot Ald Everett Tomlinson Bowne Elizabeth Thomas Vansar

Escaped Patient Seen Across New York City

A telegraph report from New York dated August 21 describes Minnie M. Haskin, daughter of TH M Hankin, an escaped patient believed to be wandering the city after fleeing a Plainfield New Jersey sanitarium. Police and relatives pursued leads, tracing her to an uncle’s residence at 43 Relyatreet, New York, with efforts ongoing to locate her.

New York Minnie M. Haskin TH. M. Hankin American Tobacco Company Wanderig Mike Haskin Narne Plainfield N. J Wlinabeth Relyatreet New-York Efforta Uele

Missing Plainfield woman linked to local hospital

Plainfield on August 21 Dr J A Cooley of the nearby hospital said the missing 20 year old woman patient left the hospital premises after purchasing items at a major store and has not been seen since. She was described as mentally troubled but fully capable of moving about and visiting the shopping district.

Plainfield J. A. Cooley Lavo Rae Init Plainfeld Pinnade

Bridegroom killed by freight train in secret wedding

Fred Black aged 26 of 68 Lila Smith Street died after leaping onto a freight train to Philadelphia to tell his father of a secret marriage to Jennie King. He fell from the moving train near Cha tral Railroad tracks and died twenty minutes after arrival at Alexian Hospital. Police and bystanders described a tragic scene as ambulance workers tried to save him and contacted his father in Philadelphia. Funeral arrangements await the arrival of his father.

Fred Black Lula Smith Street Philadelphia John Black Big Mais Beth’ Logy Alexian Hospital Thomas Rabig Chatral Division Street Lynch Elisabeth Oow Jennie King Little Smith Street Stiner Weatentt J. Austin Meekin Hiladelphia

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