17 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
1
In Peters Town a saloon confrontation left two men assaulted after leaving. Jail records show one witness, Elizabeth, disputing the accused’s qualification while the other claimed he asked for trouble. Court session began with both sides presenting their accounts.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a person named Conce a Le Corte tended by Peake who was hurt and exclaimed Mother of God, have killed me, as he returned to a door around ten o'clock. Vincenzo and an unseen woman are mentioned in the jumbled account.
The Essex leader William P. Martin appears certain to be defeated as South Jersey solidly backs Jess of Camden. John Prince of Passaic is also mentioned, with John F. Fort of Orangeston noted among candidates. The day labeled Governor's Day underscores campaign maneuvering amid unclear final results.
At the 1907 final Republican County Committee meeting a report named two candidates Henry H. Drake and George A. Johnston for appointment to the vacant tax clerk post. The committee’s choice would satisfy factions backing the Equalization Board, while controversy centers on former favored candidate G. B. Littell.
John Naughton, wealthy Astor-stables owner, mounted a cab box amid a major drivers strike led by the Liberty Dawn Association. Cabbies walkout seeks higher pay and shorter hours, affecting hotels and clubs with stable contracts and disrupting private calls and service.
Several workers at the Singer Manufacturing Company plant were discharged amid reports that habitual betting on horse races led to impaired work. Company officials indicated they would act firmly to curb gambling and improve conduct.
Washington December 17 Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou is ill at his home with grip. Dr Hazen says he must stay in his room for days and suspend duties. His setback follows months of exhausting labor and treachery accusations that worsened his condition.
The document notes a court ruling affecting the Hunfair List case with emphasis on potential appeals to the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. It mentions the National Manufacturers' Association and labor interests pursuing avenues, while referring to actions by the Decks Blaze and Range Company.
Fire rescue tale reports workmen saving several people from danger at a blaze. The incident is described with emphasis on quick action and peril, noting the workers’ bravery and the need for timely response.
Foreman Michael Quinn and Edward Kenny led a tunnel crew rushing to a burning home. They dragged Mme Du Croix from flames as interior heat surged to furnace levels. Rescue efforts found no trace of the Ralphs until they later appeared semiconscious on the sidewalk, Ralph helping his wife to safety.
An anarchist, disguised as a priest, planned to blow up Lisbon Cathedral during a mass with the king, royal family, and diplomats present. Secret service captured the suspect as the service closed, and authorities probe possible accomplices while denying certain details.
Telegraph dispatches tell of uncertainty over Hummell s fate in the penitentiary with conflicting letters and reports suggesting he may not survive the day.
The Hudson and Middlesex Telephone and Telegraph Company will have a city council hearing on January 13 to discuss its application for a franchise. Notices will appear in newspapers to invite opposition and comment at the hearing.
The report notes a population rise of about 29 percent since 1899 in Cuba, attributed to growth and development. Details are sparse due to OCR legibility issues, but the core finding highlights a notable demographic expansion.
Trenton reports the execution of Charlies Gibson and Dorsey, both Black men, at the New Jersey State Prison by electric chair after confessing to murder. The procedure was witnessed by the victims' husband Edward Horner and others, with brief, restrained movements noted as the current was applied. The double execution marked the state’s second and third use of the electric chair since replacing the gibbet.
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