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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1908

Page

1

Street paving plan debated at Hoard of Trade meeting

Street Committee of the Hoard of Trade heard proposals from Michael Boglan to enlarge a special sinking fund for paving by raising two or three points on the regular tax, aiming to finance an extensive program without issuing bonds. The panel favored gradual work and criticized paving only certain blocks. Bayway paving was debated due to its factory access.

Otha Michael Boglan Tta Hey Taham Beglan P. E. Flynn Hind Uike Differet Livingston Street Bond Street Fulton Marshall Anc Jorney P&fod Improvement. the Committee Thought the Paving of Bayway Ita Bet Che Lant Alate Charles A. ‘Trimble B. Flynn Michel Regina Lawrence O'Donnell

Terrible Experience of Wrecked Sailors Headlines Tragic Tale

A fragmented report from Halifax recounts sailors wrecked near Littl Dugk Inland. It notes a captain awed by the sea and crews rescued after their ship went down. Survivors are en route to St. dehao as investigators pull details from a harrowing event at sea.

Elagrape Halifax Keb Awed Uchover Denny Littl Dugk Mains St Dehao

Union Business College. Vai ioe schon, Rater we

Fragmentary OCR text from a Union Business College item shows unclear words and names. The readable portion lacks a complete event, date, or outcome. Unable to determine a definitive action or person.

Union Business College

Fragmented OCR Note About Freeh and Pb Identity

A fragmentary OCR line references Freeh and Pb with unclear context. No full event or actions are readable to establish a complete news item or identifiable entities beyond these names.

Writ of Certiorari Against the City

A writ of certiorari was granted this morning by Supreme Court Justice James J. Bergen against the city of Elizabeth and Owen P. Mahon, police. The arraigned defendant demanded a trial by jury, but the judge refused. Proceedings are for review of the case.

James J. Bergen Elizabeth

Nonunion Labor Sparks City Hall Job Tensions

A nonunion worker started at City Hall this morning, provoking union resistance and threats of a strike. Plumbers, steamfitters, and carpenters labored as delays mount, while workers lobby to move into new quarters amid no time limit in the contract.

Tovay

Three Assessment Commissioners Named for Sewer Construction

Judge Wall this morning appointed three assessment commissioners to assess benefits in connection with sewer construction in the city. The appointees are Harry A. Rath, John J. Hurley, and Willie sioners who have performed these duties for some time.

Juror finds Irwin Lewis guilty of murder

A Philadelphia area jury verdict found Irwin A. Lewis guilty of the murder of a young girl in a case reported by The Daily Journal. The trial concluded shortly after noon as the jury delivered the verdict amid court proceedings and local notices.

Weetoheater Irwin A Lewis Mars Hary Howline

Tug Disabled and Crew Escape in Gale

A deranged mechanism on a gale snarled the tug Interstate off Perth Amboy bound for New York, as it towed a lighter. The tug and four crew member survived with minor injuries after the wheelhouse was damaged and the ship diverted to the Standard Oil wharf for repairs. The incident delayed vessels on the river and caused alarm along South Front Street.

Baltimore and Ohio Interstate New York Tiffany Perth Amboy New, York Bouth Aorta Ana PePollege

Fragmentary OCR Brief From Elmira College Item

Fragmentary text mentions Elmira College and a poker of details about a savings plan. Names and dates are unclear due to garbled OCR. The readable portion hints at a college announcement or ad with a number like 554K and a phrase Bros. but lacks complete context.

State Board Action On Dark Lane Crossing

The State Railroad Commission action follows two fatal accidents at the Dark Lane crossing in Linden. An inspector studied conditions and the board has instructed the Pennsylvania Railroad to consider added protection. Officials expect a reply from the railroad soon as the board monitors the situation closely.

Union Counii State Railroad Commission Pennsylvania Railroad Croming Linden

Revolution Budding in Portugal

Telegraph report notes King Carlos claims government remains in control as unrest grows in Lisbon. The piece describes ongoing tensions and the government’s posture amid upheaval.

Portugal

Tornado Strikes Town Turmoil Reported

Tornado touched down near the town causing damage and emergency response efforts. Local officials urged residents to check for hazards, with no immediate reports of serious injuries. Crews surveyed streets for debris and secured affected areas.

Boyertown Deaths Reach 170 as Services Held

In Boyertown a public memorial observed the rising death toll reaching 170 with services at churches and local businesses closing in the afternoon. The article notes memorials and varied tributes for the victims amid funeral rites and community response.

Ai Wee Jad Jrimbara Aimee Sbaertad

Diphtheria Still On The Increase At Rahway Reformatory

Diphtheria remains a rising problem at Rahway Reformatory with fifty six prisoners ill and nine under suspicion, as authorities monitor throats and send cultures to state officials. Most inmates appear to be recovering, and officials expect the outbreak to be stamped out without serious loss.

Rahway Reformatory

Union County Savings Bank Conservatism Highlighted

The Journal publishes a full statement of Union County Savings Bank assets showing municipal and county bonds and securities. Bonds and mortgages are described as first liens on real estate with limits, reflecting careful safeguarding of funds.

Thaw Acquitted on Insanity Ground in White Murder Case

In New York on February 1, Harry K Thaw was acquitted of murder in the Stanford White case on the insanity verdict. Justice Dowling ordered Thaw committed to Matteawan State Asylum, pending possible recovery, with jurors out for about 25 hours. Thaw friend and wife Evelyn attended as officials prepared to move him to the Tombs before transfer to Matteawan.

New York Harry Ve ‘Wrelyn Thaw Josiah Thaw William Thaw Thaw Amile Jerôme Littleton Dowling Alde Littleton Wil Dan O'Reilly Justice Dowling Clark Penny Foreman Grepimela Stanford White Evelyn Lake Harry K. Thaw Mattawan Matteawan Iran Major Cary Littleton Godtinosd

Merriman succeeds Jameson as premier

Temproon to the Tourmars oem notes Merriman takes office as Cape Colony premier after Dr. Jameson, leader of the African Bund, steps down. The article records a leadership succession in the Cape Colony government.

Merriman Jameson Tourmars Oem BarData Cape Colony Dr. Jameson African Bund

Dennis O'Sullivan Actor Dead at Columbus

Dennis O'Sullivan, actor, died in Columbus after a short illness. Funeral arrangements were pending at Grant Hospital, where he had been treated. O'Sullivan was known for stage and screen work and had ties to the Tale to the Journal column.

Dennis O'Sullivan DEAD Columbus Tale To the Journal Columny Danate Ativan Grant Hospital

Fragmentary note on broken glasses order and delivery

A partial OCR entry describes a broken glasses order and delivery to a facility at Hersh Building with a few additional notes about opportunities and a pace address. The legibility is limited with several unreadable segments.

Tare Saas Eee Ees Manufacturing Co Hersh Wille Ee Whita Lars

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