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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
1
A city report prepared for the Railroad Commission compiles all legislation on street railways and grade crossings. It outlines proposed reforms, summarizes council actions, and notes the board’s work with the commission toward eliminating dangerous crossings and settling railroad disputes.
The Scott Monument Trustees held a meeting at City Hall last evening as most trustees attended though several were called away for city committee duties.
Washington February 10 Democratic disapproval over the administrations financial policy erupts in the Senate as leaders clash over leadership moves and a stalled debate. The storm follows days of impatience and delays, with Culberson's resignation cited as central to the impasse.
Fragmented notice describes a public Christmas tree subscription program with unclear dates and details. Key entities and actions are obscured by OCR errors but indicate a community event involving trees and a priced plan. The fragment mentions December and a past event, suggesting a subscription or purchase deadline.
Hein Nugent and Mack spoke for the city attoresy s imersass as eight officers see salary boosts. The city attorney gains from 1200 to 2000 with an assistant. Police Justice 1200 up 200. City Clerk 750 for an assistant. janitor 1000. Opposition at next meeting cites formality and funding. The discussion touched on payroll provisions and earlier readings.
Fragmented precinct notes show Third Ward candidates seeking multiple city jobs including City Attorney Assistant City Attorney Surveyor and City Physician. Officials and headquarters figures indicate ongoing party loyalty and quiet campaigning for several posts.
The fate of the two women Agnes Bushman and Mary Robert began this afternoon in Court of Quarter Sessions. They are charged with assaulting Serbeeee wide on November 25. Feeney testified he got drunk on Thanksgiving Day downtown and had to be helped back home.
Washington dispatch reports Cobell Bereokia to command Federal troops in Goldfield. Civil authorities report no disturbances beyond mine unrest. Goldfield mines plan to reopen at 7 am with wage cuts and merchants threaten 30 percent price reductions unless shops lower prices.
Stoddard Weederik of New York arrested here on Thursday October 3 after attempting to break into the residence of Clara Levett on Pearl Street. The man faces charges of attempting to enter an occupied building and is listed with Clarice Levett, George W. Dety, Chief of Police Tey Bey, and Bergtent Gerstarg in the case.
A short report notes the regular army footing for state militias, detailing morning talks and plans. The piece mentions Beane and Beene as key figures and references bills and programs shaping militia readiness and deployment under wartime measures.
By telegraph from New York on December 10 reports show no change in the lead positions of the 41 mile bicycle race as of noon. Riders maintain steady pace with spectators noting stacked effort and strategic pacing throughout the event.
A New York attorney fainted during a society dinner at an address listed in records. The incident involved a member of the firm and occurred during the event, with others assisting and monitoring his condition. Medical staff attended and he was reported resting afterward.
A terse legal notice reports a nuisance suit arising from alleged glue related disturbances. The case involves Platefield and connected parties with references to dates, locations, and court actions. The filing seeks to address ongoing disturbances and potential remedies under local statutes.
A garbled OCR style notice outlines a mayoral race with three candidates. It mentions Republicans and Democrats, a crowded field, and a focus on securing votes amid chaotic wording and frustrated column text. Strong entities include parties and a mayoral contest.
A small gathering at the State House marked Governor's Day with few politicians present. Notables included Lemsters Robbins of Burlington and Levitt of Merver, along with several Essex Gloucester Mercer and Union figures. The scene hinted at shifts in leadership as Gibbs was said to appear next Tuesday signaling forthcoming House negotiations.
A schooner from Key West rescued the crew of the lumber schooner Ward after a December voyage from Jacksonville. The ship sprang a leak near Hatteras, deck rigging failed, and Captain Curtit ordered abandonment. The Junge Pennell arrived and saved all hands identified as Ward’s crew.
The Connelly Company seeks to obtain a portion of eighty two dollars overpaid taxes from the city. The matter, after review, was referred to the Finance Committee following a County Board reduction of five thousand six hundred eight dollars in weed valuation and eighty two dollars and ninety cents in taxes. The company says it paid the full amount fixed by city officials.
Reported in New York the funeral for a veteran actor will take place tomorrow. Details on the deceased and surviving family are limited due to the fragmentary nature of the source.
Fragmentary OCR text referencing Union Business College and a guiding telephonic or local contact appears. No clear events, dates, or names beyond the institution. details are insufficient to determine action or outcome.
A court order bars the Count from property rights as rumors swirl over a washerwoman’s daughter and a young noblewoman’s elopement. Reports say Erbeck fled with the bride, using a rope from a casement and an automobile to vanish toward London via Paris, while authorities pursue through marching orders and a madhouse sentence.
In trading activity on Wall Street there was renewed weakness across the market. Distillers' securities fell, along with several government bonds, as the first hour showed broad declines and a shift toward weaker expectations. The money crowd dominated early, with continued pressure on shares and bonds throughout the session.
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