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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
1
The council considers a 25000 supplemental sewer bond ordinance to fund sewer intercepting works and related projects. Officials discuss appropriations, interest terms, and a proposed street condemnation for the Hassell place area, with petitions from Tris Schmieder and others guiding the street width adjustment.
Telegraph reports Lisbon seeks grand republic pilgrimage from Oporto to Lisbon to showcase stability. Army mutiny rumors rise after Elvas garrison received back pay, prompting provincial prisons to threaten revolts. Government faces pressure in industrial policies as crisis widens.
An enthusiastic meeting of the Sports patrol of Westminster Haye sp el was held Monday night in the school. The gathering was the first of the year and was led by Clifford Parm, superintendent of the patrol. Plans for the year were discussed.
City roiled as it lacks a chief executive after the mayor and council president were overshadowed by an inauguration in Tren wet. Local residents face governance uncertainty as leadership void persists and civic matters await resolution.
A defendant pleads not guilty to a double murder charge in a Trenton case. Court proceedings proceed as investigators outline the crime scene and motive while jurors are not yet summoned.
Residents and commissioner figures clash over a $300 license fee, with Me Laughlin opposing reductions while others call for reconsideration. Debate centers on published letters and public interest, with officials urging focus on duty despite hostile correspondence.
Albany dispatch reports a Democratic deadlock in the New York Legislature over selecting a successor to Senator Depew. In the Assembly the tally showed Sheehan 66, Shepard 12, Parkers, Liteon and others split among factions. in the Senate Shepard led with several votes, while Depew had few. The deadlock persisted as insurgents and regulars jockeyed for influence ahead of tomorrow’s session.
New York University professor H W Horne will discuss religious education during Sunday afternoon forum at Association Hall. The event features speakers from New York University and related groups, with a luncheon and opportunities for discussion and attendance.
Amid a tense meeting at the county hall, council members reelected key figures while a rival slate challenged candidates, triggering a formal ballot. Several party officials voiced support for the current leadership and urged upholding the party standard, as nominations and departures shaped the session’s outcome.
Fragmented OCR text names Smith and JLAGS with references to stages and dates. The readable content mentions a person and a labeled event but details are garbled. The item appears to be a brief notice or notice-like snippet with uncertain specifics.
Fragmented wording describes an Iowa election for a senator with a disputed tie and unclear candidates. Names appear garbled, but references Porter, Byers, and Vouns hint at a local contest with an FP cited seat tie and ongoing counting or dispute.
Twenty three machinists from the Singer factory department walked out yesterday to demand higher wages. They protested a change in working hours that took effect and reported delays in supervision and production as departments halted work.
A factory blaze endangered 109 girls who were working when the fire broke out. Fire crews arrived quickly, rescuing workers as flames curtailed operations. The event prompted a rapid shutdown and a temporary evacuation of the facility.
A Plainfield Journal notice for Elizabeth Commercial College lists contact details and locations including Union News Company, Central Railroad Stores, City Market Newrand, Watts Avenue, and Donald Wallace Newsdealer at 110 Port Avenue. The ad references English and Armenian language instruction and includes a principal named McMickle.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a fatal explosion linked to a Delaware incident, listing eight men killed. The readable portions mention Hinayton and a High welick Hinigie, with references to a Nays Department and an attorney. The garbled content leaves key details unclear.
A lengthy report describes a city inauguration parade with numerous named participants, officials, and organizations. It mentions the central radios station, the city attorney, and various parade units, with references to Grover Cleveland, Pier Street, and several named figures in municipal and civic roles. The long narrative names multiple people, places, and factions involved in the event and surrounding public notices.
The ceremony marked Wilson’s formal swearing in as state head amid a crowd that included officials, supporters, and notable figures. Security and pageantry surrounded the oath, with observers noting the significance of the new administration and its early focus on governance and policy initiatives.
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