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Elizabeth Daily Journal in Elizabeth, New Jersey

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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1908

Page

5

Gambling Raids End Long Branch Prohibition Era Clash

Long Branch authorities, led by Judge Fort, conducted a major raid on illegal gambling in town, seizing a casino with roulette and other games. The crackdown followed prior warnings and indictments, with fines ranging up to 5,000 dollars and several suspects convicted while others fled or faced court action. Public sentiment remains mixed, with local residents largely backing the crackdown, though some support gambling as a resort draw.

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Roosevelt writes to editor on fair play and effort

President Roosevelt declines invitation to attend the athletic meet and banquet for the Boys' Junior Baseball League in Trenton. He praises the clean sports movement, warns that giving up when beaten is poor, and urges children to value cooperation, effort, and sportsmanship in life beyond the game.

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Coxeys Views On Taft Dewey And Coxey Projections

Washington Aug 27 General Jacob S Coxey dropped political observations about Taft Debs and a new gas turbine motor. He predicts Taft or Debs will win and notes a big Socialist vote without a firm state outcome. The piece highlights Coxeys rallying of hobos into Washington and his mining ventures. Also includes stray notes from Record Breakers and a Missouri cornfield remark about size of mosquitoes and chickens.

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