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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1906
Page
1
The Democratic Club of Elizabeth held its annual social meeting and election at 78 Broad Street. Officers were elected by a show of unity amid odd ceremonial decor as members set aside policy talks to share a social watermelon and brief remarks.
The Journal Almanac and Handbook 1906 offers a complete city and county reference for Elizabeth with historical notes, officials, parks, ferries and routes, election returns for 1905, and municipal data. It includes a free atlas for coupon holders and a broad survey of federal and state figures and local statistics.
A downtown Republican Club meeting at Grand Army Hall discussed membership growth and venue changes. The group voted to relocate to Knolls Hall, with meetings now on the second Friday each month and a junket planned for the February gathering.
William C. Smith a well known resident of Hunterdon county died Friday at his daughter Mrs Neralain’s home in High Bridge aged 70. He helped found the Republican party in New Jersey and voted for Fremont in 1860. A former Lehigh Valley Central Railroad employee he aided in bridge construction and served as High Bridge marshal at the Civil War onset. Funeral services were held on Stonery afternoon with interment at Bloomsbury beside his wife. He leaves fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
In a Plainfields suit against Divine Field and Central Piney Railway, Annie Guinn and husband receive verdicts of 15000 for Annie and 7000 for her husband after a collision near Seateh Plains and Malifield. Lawyers debated permanence of injuries while doctors testified. Mrs Guinn was said to recover though questions remained.
Spiritual interest grows at St James Methodist Episcopal Church with strong attendance despite snow. Last evening about sixty attended as Miss Karr sang My Father Knows It All. Roll call featured members reciting scriptures or sharing testimonies. Obituary notice for Daniel Hansteth and service details noted for Margeret Barker’s funeral.
Kingman denies Brooks robbery links while Eliis Murray admits a record. A girl identifed Kingman as a man seen near the Brooks home. Detective Murphy reviewed the case as Kingman remains in county jail on bail. Authorities press for more identifications as the search continues.
Fire in the Weat hotel in Minneapolis on January 20th traps guests in upper floors. Fire Captain M A Berwin and several companions perish in a heroic rescue attempt as flames ignite smoke filled stairwells. Mabel Larson and Emilena Harlow among the victims. dozens injured. Damaged elevator sparks blamed for rapid spread. city seeks aid from St Paul to battle blaze.
Weedenburgh and partners apply in New Jersey to appoint a receiver for the Interstate Telephone Company. The baker J Thomas Reinhardt of New York alleges extravagance and misused funds, bonds issued improperly, and a bad faith reorganization aimed at weakening the line. The case names Charles M. Schharz as president and cites a plan to lease to the Interstate company and raise control via related firms with large capital.
Trenton grants reprieve for Antoinette Tolis and Jerry Risa who were to be hanged in Bergen County jail Hackensack on Friday. Governor Ritalea delayed the executions while Charles Long’s case in Mercer County jail was not reached before noon adjournment.
Mrs Albert Scentimann saloon keeper's wife reports two men executed a bunco theft at her husband s saloon on Fifth and East Jersey Streets. The pair induced her to show them the back hall and while one talked the other looted the till of about 75 dollars. A tense ruse and brief pursuit followed as police investigated the robbery.
A boy drowned yesterday in Bureet Lake after breaking through a thin ice sheet he was attempting to cross. A boat was pushed onto the lake later for rescue efforts.
Fragmentary OCR notes show El Commercial College with a January vacancy and a few other empty positions. The readable items imply limited openings and a terse listing. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
Bulletin from Dr Billings states Dr Harper of the University of Chicago is dying of cancer. The hospital and medical staff convey a grim update as the patient’s condition rapidly worsens with no prospect of recovery.
The New York market opened with volatility as stocks drifted. Industrial and financial issues shifted in early trading with notable movers including copper and sugar sectors showing activity while several blue chips weakened.
Fragmented readable text shows a street address and partial names. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a listing or notice referencing 929 Broad Street and personal names.
On the first day of the legislature, reorganization proceeded without incident amid floral tributes and cheers outside the Senate chamber. President William Bradley of Vamilen and others addressed the body, stressing lawful reform, taxation fairness, and responsible governance for the people of the state.
The article reports a claim by Willism Egan of Som I Fere that a deceased woman, Bridgert Cunningham, owed him for board and nursing care she received. Cunningham, who died months ago, was believed to have lived at his home and was paying $9 per week for board. The case centers on compensation for late-stage care provided by his wife and other household expenses.
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