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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
7
The Boardwalk recounts a sudden shift as midnight to Sunday brought a flood of stories and mood shifts. Patrons at Bob Delaney's and the American Garden describe a sudden quiet after liquor stops, with many leaving by the stroke of twelve as festive life resumes only briefly.
A garbled report indicates a decision to accept open shop terms in Elisabeth related plumbing disputes. Officials note no evident changes in the situation and a meeting was planned for the evening to discuss the matter further.
John J. Coltina president of the Board of Fire Commissioners along with secretary George Murphy and Fire Chief August Gerstung reported on a Columbus convention. The big feature was a demonstration of automobile apparatus including fully equipped fire trucks. Local officials said the era of horse drawn equipment was ending as modern gear moved into fire departments.
A fire at 464 Bond Street trapped Mrs. Ferman, tuberculosis patient, in her room. An unknown man rushed in through smoke to carry her to safety, while the building’s residents evacuated and the blaze was tamed. Mrs. Ferman, later recovered, plans to enter Glen Gardner sanitarium but awaits admission.
A fragmented weather note mentions fall conditions, cool spell, and forecasts for Ue Tenis in a distant region with unclear local details. The readable bits point to a cool period and upcoming meteorological expectations.
In a county case Judge Mahon heard the high court disposition over a man involved in tampering with a Public Serving Corporation trolley system. He caused a runaway car that killed a worker and endangered others during yard operations at the city division. Police detained the suspect after a dramatic chase and arrest following the yard incident.
Seymour Tyler a 31 year old colored peddler died instantly when the horse and wagon he drove collided with a wagon at the Meeker and Elisabeth avenues junction. The wood shaft pierced his heart and he was carried to Tolle's morgue in Newark. Police later detained a wagon owner as the investigation continued.
A fragmented note condemns overdrafts and hints at funding shifts for police and fire departments. The text references financial strain and potential fiscal policies without clear details.
A crowd formed after an altercation at Woolworth Company on Broad Street around 11 o clock this morning. A Italian boy about 16 was restrained by a floorwalker amid the bustle and taken to police headquarters for detention.
John Sauer announces his Democratic Mayoralty candidacy in Elizabeth urging adherence to the new primary law and a conservative bonds policy. He vows financial integrity, prudent improvement with merit, and a focus on efficiency, urging public trust and municipal governance. The text also notes Elizabeth Commercial College offering a six year business program.
A garbled dispatch notes Democratic figures with W. J. Bryan campaigning in Minnesota. It mentions Governor John A. Johnson and a Fair alternately, with Bryan traveling tonight toward Far Sand and Utland Fork for a speech, while the attendance and specifics remain unclear due to OCR errors.
Obituary tribute for J C Campbell late principal of Public School No 3 who died Wednesday at Lackawack New York. Funeral services from his mother's home 4013 Third Street to St Marys Church were followed by interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Pupil and teacher tributes included two messages from School No 3 and a Bayley Ell K of C pillow offering. city officials and YMCA leaders attended.
More than 150 members of the Knights lodge mourn a death at the Young Men’s Catholic Lyceum linked to the death of P. J. C. Boll. Members traveled from New York City Newark Jersey City and other areas to attend the service and pay respects.
An elderly resident named Anges Cullch died suddenly during a church service at the Presbyterian Church in Kingmun. The report notes neighbors and clergy nearby, with emergency responders arriving but the individual did not recover.
Fragmentary OCR item notes an event or notice with mixed letters and unclear names. Reading suggests a September reference and a person or group involved, but details are unreadable. The text remains ambiguous about date, place, or action.
Drowning probable fate reported by telegraph. unclear names and locations unreadable. The fragment mentions South Atlantic and two names, with garbled place details.
Atlantic City police face conflicting theories after the late May start shooting of Charles B. Roberts near Rhode Island Avenue. The investigation centers on why Roberts was targeted and whether an automobile abduction or robbery motive played a role. Witnesses and family members offer fragmented accounts as authorities press for a clear lead.
The New York stock market opened firmly as many issues attracted strong buying orders carried from Sunday activity. Amalgamated Colorado Fuel led gains with solid advances while leaders saw a late morning pause as volume thinned and some speculative lifting cooled.
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