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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1907
Page
1
The Union County Republican Committee re elected all old officers including Chairman Frank H. Smith and Vice Chairman James Calvert. New members from Plainfield joined as three Colloquites. Delegates urged support for increased pay for letter carriers and mental health funding.
In the Wilson vs Schauble case before Vice Chancellor Pitney at Newark an injunction was modified. The judge reduced the amount to be paid from over 40 000 dollars and postponed further action as the lawyer Wilson and witness were not ready for trial.
Washington date Jan 15 after two hours of wrangling the original Senate ship subsidy bill was voted down eight to seven. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee recessed until four o clock to consider the Littauer substitute for a mail subsidy of up to about 3.675 million dollars annually. If adopted it would add thirty one new ships to the American merchant marine and directs mail service lines between the United States and South Korea and Oriental points.
Jury found Captain O Leary and Commissioner Thompson liable for false arrest and imprisonment, awarding Mrs Mary W Brown $2,500 jointly. Cameron was not awarded damages. City Attorney Connolly said he would appeal. The jury was out seven hours.
Glasby at 213 Madison Avenue was sold yesterday to Ducsuioire Sealant HPS, a move described as final by local sources. The deal involves the ice plant and reflects ongoing corporate activity in the area.
Fragmentary OCR reports a National Board of Trade meeting with mentions of sessions, addresses, and congressional talks. The text also references a Philadelphia area event and a sonata, but details are unclear due to damage.
Colonel Dennis F. Collins, president of City Council, was elected chairman of the Democratic County Committee at the annual meeting held at the headquarters over the post office. Officers named include George B. Cladek as vice chairman and Frederick Zier as secretary with J. Williams Crane as treasurer.
Illness and bad weather delayed several cases at the Count Courthouse as witnesses, including the key witness in H A de Raissmes v Public Service Corporation, failed to appear. City Attorney Connolly finished his plaintiff case, while Alvah Clark postponed the Public Service Corporation case until next term due to sickness.
Chicago January 16 reports a seven story block occupied by M A in federal building district damaged by a blaze causing losses estimated at least 150000 dollars. Firefighters battled the flames throughout the night and the cause is under investigation.
An unclear OCR reading shows a tax appeal related to a singer with multiple repeated terms. The readable elements suggest a formal appeal or assessment discussion, though specific names, dates, or places are not discernible. Further text would be needed to produce a precise card.
In Trenton on January 15 the legislature met briefly with debate focused on reform bills. Delegates discussed direct vote primaries and a six bill inspection measure as legislators introduced many measures, including several last year’s leftovers.
New York stocks opened with broad gains in the Northwest and other active issues. The market faced pressure at the start as prices moved under heavy selling, with most issues rising a few fractions to as much as two points while bonds remained steady.
Harrisburg January ceremonies mark a new era as Edwin S Stuart takes office in Pennsylvania succeeding Samuel W Pennypacker. He calls for vigorous reforms urging thorough banking law enforcement and financial institution oversight with directors held liable for violations and moves toward frequent examinations.
Providence January 15 voting opened with a three way race for the U S Senate. Incumbent George Wetmore of Newport seeks reelection against Col. Colt of Bristol and Democrat O R Bean. With 38 votes in the Upper House and 72 in the Lower, no candidate held majority on the first joint ballot.
The forecast tracks a northwestern high area and a broad eastern move as rains and snows persist. Warnings extend from Lower Michigan through Indiana Oklahoma and Kentucky to New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland the District of Columbia and parts of Virginia with Ohio River areas including Pittsburg and the Great Kanawha mouth under alerts.
Union County Board of Taxation hears Barrett Manufacturing Company appeal over alleged unjust real and personal property assessment. Experts and assessor to visit the plant at 00 Elizabeth Avenue to inspect buildings, then the board will render its decision.
Miners from across the United States began arriving in Indianapolis for the eighteenth annual convention of the United Mine Workers of America. The event is an off year with no wage scale to negotiate and no strikes expected, running about eight or ten days.
A schooner named Snow ashore near Postsmouth Norfolk Virginia on January 15. Crew members were rescued after the wrecking incident with lifeboats and relief efforts underway.
In Trenton on January 15 Assemblyman Randolph Perkins of Union sparred with the Democratic majority and Speaker Lethbridge over a parliamentary ruling. The session touched resignations and a contested election for Assistant Journal Clerk, with Perkins altering his vote, a reconsideration motion, and a debate on six or ten year filing limits for suits. The episode highlighted party tension and Perkins and Barber remaining active in the chamber.
Mrs James G Blaine Jr daughter of Admiral High born and Lieutenant Paul Stafford Pearsall wed quietly at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia on January 16. The ceremony was simple with little decoration and the couple plans to reside in New York. Blaine succeeds in maintaining family prominence as he continues his roles.
An exposition promised to start a new phase in Louisville on March 18. The report notes uneven progress and lack of Kentucky promoters, with officials hopeful the event will open despite delays and uncertain turnout.
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