27 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
1
Residents of a house at Third Street and Elizabeth Avenue reported a bonfire in the gutter that caused smoke and drew a fire response from two engines and a truck. Witnesses, including store staff, laughed off the incident as no fire danger after investigators explained the odd event.
William Moore found a young Swedealy woman in an areaway near West Feott Place. She lay intoxicated and unsteady after visiting Alden with a companion. Moore aided her, clothed her, and arranged transit to her home, but she feared giving her name and feared loss of status.
W S Stephenson of Cranford retains lawyer T M Kelly of Elizabeth to file suit against J M P Joseph of Cranford for shooting his dog Buster. The dog is cared for by a veterinarian. Stephenson says the animal was wounded and left in poor condition.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a misread report mentioning Chief Murphy in Jersey City. It references police department, a statement today, and unspecified remarks about a year and circulation. Details are unclear due to garbled wording and missing context.
Peter Cron, formerly found guilty of driving under risk and injuring Mrs Wheldon and Elizabeth, had a 30 day jail sentence set aside by Judge Vail. Cron was released this morning under a suspended sentence after counsel argued the accident was not wholly preventable and cried for clemency amid petitions.
The grocery firm William McCullys Sons at Jefferson avenue and Exot Grand street has made an assignment to creditor S A Poppen ga of First treet. He will manage until affairs are wound up for the benefit of creditors. About fifty creditors exist with Hildebrandt Company and Witkincon Clade div Company among the heaviest. Goods and chattels will be sold at auction to divide proceeds pro rata. An inventory is being made and the sale likely when complete.
The case against lawyer Louis A. Graff, brought by Abraham Chrenstein, seeks $50 in damages over a July 10 incident in which $14 was allegedly misappropriated from a judgment. The plaintiff asserts the debt remains unpaid though a judgment was obtained. Graff and debt claims were argued in Judge Adrian Lian's Perth Amboy court.
Fragmentary obituary notes list deceased individuals including McGann and Elizabeth ScGaan GdoRoar and related name snippets. The text is incomplete, offering only scattered identifiers and partial phrases without a full biographical sketch or dates.
Fragmentary OCR reads liquor ad with Wise Tie bottle and whisky brands from $3, mentions weekly price and contact symbols. Details are garbled and unclear.
In Roselle Doc 27 the court case against Cunningham for less than 25 dollars ended in settlement. Edgar W Cunningham of First Avenue fainted in borough hall amid the proceedings and was carried to Rewald’s store for care. He later left with the marshal’s help and returned home.
Mrs Navoteny, a 58 year old described as Mra. Dulia Navoteny, was sentenced in Somerville by Judge Reffontk to five months in Somerset county jail for keeping a fence the gang. She collapsed in tears upon hearing the verdict and was carried from the courtroom. Her daughter in law and son were tried with her. the younger woman was released with probation for the infant at home, while the wife and mother were convicted.
Washington reports Secretary Metcalf of Commerce and Labor formally commends Captain Gibbs of the lighthouse tender Azalea for rescuing the crew of the vessel Hyphiship No. 58 off Nantucket. Admiral Dewey conveyed the Navy secretary’s praise. Gibbs learned of the acknowledgement the day before Christmas.
New York Dec 27 The condition of Charles T Yerkes, prominent railway builder and financier, was slightly improved though near death last night. His family were summoned to his bedside at the hotel ward.
William Daniels and Elvis Mackey, described as old offenders, faced Judge Vail after pleading guilty to robbery and related charges. Mackey received three sentences of three months each, ordered to run concurrently, with a man refusing to accept the punishment citing the need to support his wife and child. The defendant claimed he acted to provide for his family, while the judge maintained the prison sentence. The incident occurred after Mackey entered Hath’s meat market about a week prior and took a quantity of meat.
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt prepared for a few days at the Mosselts home in Albemarle county Virginia. The party includes children Ethel Kermit and Archie and the dog Skip. The President wore a dark blue shirt and exchanged greetings with railroad workers before departure.
Washington December 27 The President at the White House objects to a popular subscription drive in Baker City Oregon for a gift to his daughter Miss Roosevelt He praises the goodwill but hopes no fund collection will be undertaken The plan aimed at a nationwide subscription to show respect for Miss Roosevelt and to honor the President's family was discouraged by him
In Morrig avenue near Whippler farm a man identified as Keller, a former carpenter with Beand and Ol Company, was admitted to General Hospital after a attempt to save his life following exposure to Paris green. His son, a milkman, is being treated at Merlan Hospital. Family notified doctors by telephone. 42 antidotes administered without immediate improvement.
New Haven fire alarms were turned in early morning for a blaze in the New Haven Cloak Gown's storefront district. Rumors spread of a chemical tank explosion with casualties, but officials reported the building fully engulfed and valued at about 31,000,000, with hundreds of workers affected.
City considers a major reform package with large funds for street, park, sewer, and rail upgrades. The contract between the City Attorney and Central Railroad covers at grade crossings and sewer work, with new wall street outlet closed, viaducts and bridges planned, and city assuming damages not caused by the railroad.
Parole was granted to Frank Boight, once jailed in Prienn fenm county in June 1904 for robbery. Claude Stillman of Extex county also received a parole, following conviction of ember element. Former Governor Murphy’s private secretary and others are mentioned in a cluttered commerce college notice and local store briefs.
A Democratic caucus in City Hall Jop nominated Colonel Collins for president of the City Council after a spirited struggle with Keran and Miller for excise commissioner. The vote and exchanges revealed factional lines, with strong rhetoric and charges of past affiliations shaping the tense meeting. Collins appeared calm afterwards, while Ford supporters pressed for other offices amid continuing political maneuvering.
The New York market opened with strong money influence and heavy trading. Traders sought new accommodations while brokers watched for liquidity shifts and the prospects of a long day of fluctuations. Metropolitan Street Railway saw a better open then reversed, while government bonds moved irregularly amid the money market tension.
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