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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1907

Page

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Jewish Meat Boycott Sparks City Hall Meeting

Several hundred Jewish men and women gathered at Library Hall on Court Street as a boycott over meat prices spread. The Workingmen's Circle urged open air action and picketing of Jewish butcher shops to force a price rollback from 16 to 18 cents for chuck steak and proportional increases for other meats.

Library Hall Court Street Jn Ae Poline Tenney Adolph Wagner Bond Street Asa Wagner Swift Company Tilety Fell

Tragic death of Elliott at Alexian Hospital

A sheet metal worker Elliott died at 10 o clock last night at Alexian Hospital from a throat wound. He was admitted yesterday morning after a deep gash severed his throat. Elliott, 26, lived with John Ammerman for eleven years and worked for contractor John W. Dederiak. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local. Police and hospital officials reported no clear cause beyond the throat injury.

Diva Sheet Metal Laien Tiss

Express Company Sued by Shipper in Third Retrial

Norman S. Hayes representing Elizabeth Curtain Company sues the Express Company in District Court before Judge Swift. The case concerns a scenic curtain shipped April 2 to Father Herald, Church of the Assumption, Syracuse that was not delivered. Curtain valued at 105 seeks 4000 plus costs. defense argues liability limited to 8 based on receipt and contract terms.

Swift Norman S. Hayes Elizabeth (Urtain Company Adama Fapreas Company Express Com Elizabeth Curtain Express Company Father Herald Church of the Assumption of Syracuse N, YY Expneda Company Expresa Company Doniover English Hayes Samuel Kooatler

Murder trials moved to Wednesday in Roselle and city cases

Two homicide cases slated for next week will be moved to Wednesday for trial. Edna Rash faces charges in the death of her husband Charles Rash in Roselle township on June 22. Charles Ferdie stands charged in the killing of Frederick Rash near his home on June 15. Justice Swayze’s absence caused the change.

Edna Rash Charles Rash Roselle Charles Ferdie Frederick Rash Atrect Tudeday Justice Swayze

Moyer Under Fire in Haywood Trial Opens Evidence

Boise Idaho July 11 The direct examination of Charles H Moyer began today in the trial of William Haywood Examination of letters and documents the defense seeks to have recorded preceded Moyers reentry The defense was jubilant over Moyers performance while the prosecution admits the witness impressed the jury and the court awaiting cross examination to shake the testimony

Boise Idaho Charles H. Moyer William Haywood Moyer Moyers

Meat inspection war may cause sensation in Chicago

In Chicago on July 11 speculation swirls about a coming confrontation in meat inspection. Officials, packers, and government face a drawn out fight over new rules on processing, ventilation, and the fate of certain interests, with millions of dollars at stake as each side pushes for favorable terms.

Chicago Petreet Western Katy Fitnee Ani Washington Alan

Saved boy and arrests reported in local notes

David McCandless a produce dealer and Thomas Cushing a dealer saved a year old boy struck by a trolley near Jersey Street. The boy escaped with minor injuries after being grabbed from the tram by the men. James Stites and Arthur Van Nees were committed to the county jail to await Grand Jury action on charges tied to a tobacco theft and a store robbery at Cornelius Comptia Confectionery.

David" Mccandrews Thomas ‘Cushing Ion John Chemil Maat Jersey McCandless Cushing James Stites Arthur van Nees Plainfield Nlessing Treed van News Cornelius K. Comptia

Fragmentary note on upcoming three day period this week

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a three day span within the week and seems to reference a near term period. The readable bits point to a short event window but lack clear names, places, or actions.

One Firehouse Move Spurs Paid Firemen Debate

City inspectors report no decisive outcome as Finance Committee and Mayor Ryan survey fire facilities. Debates hinge on adding two new houses versus staffing all paid firefighters, with opposition pressing to man existing posts and delay new construction on Third Street and in the Eleventh Ward.

City Cougal Ryan Tde City Board of Fire Commissioners Atrest Ita Third Street Itahsis Agus Ieee Peter Elas Ible Port

Indicted for Stabbing Charge Involving Democratic Official

Washington July 11 An indictment charging assault with a dangerous weapon was returned against Colonel Charles Aainards head of the Democratic Congressional Committee. The document alleges Brandon Edwards stabbed a rival operative on May 16 in a dispute over control of party machinery.

Washington Hay Charles Aainards Democratic Congressional Committee Aianseet Seria Ab Ak

Quarterback A Herq Aves Life On Lake

A chaotic lake incident follows a quarterback and companions as they struggle after plunging into the water. Rescuers race to shore as a search and rescue effort unfolds with names and locations in flux.

Quarterback Herq Lake Coe Mie Daly Walter Eokeraa Femome

Royal Fife and Bugle Corps Elects Officers

The Dram and Bugle Corps elected officers led by President Sattler and Vice President Joseph. Financial secretary Joseph Feergmntatarom and Deniel Hall also named to officer roles.

Royal Fife and Bugle Corps Dram and Bugle Corps Tee Orang Rers Avenue Sattler Joseph Financial Joseph Feergmntatarom Deniel Hall

Romance Grows From Worcester Murder Mystery

In Worcester Massachusetts a murder case around Charles J Burnap of Lake Quinsigamond becomes a romance and mystery. Waitress Mary Brennan confessed to shooting but later contradicted herself and suggested a rival for Burnap’s affections. Police probe whether the killer acted in jealousy or under another man’s direction as Frank Kelly had hinted a witness heard a voice near the scene.

Worcester Mass Charles J. Burnep Lake Quinsignmond Mery Brennitt Mins Brennan Wai Speat Frank Kelly Shrewsbury Breanna Burnap Miss Brennan Kelly

Harriman Fate to Be Decided on Possible Prosecution

Washington dispatch reports B A Harriman the railroad magnate will learn in days if the Government will prosecute him and his company. The Interstate Commerce Commission plans to publish a report next week on Harriman’s methods and whether it recommends dissolution or other action. The commission, while critical of Harriman, may defer to law officers to decide prosecutions.

Washington B. A. Harriman Interstate Commerce —_ Comunisulonern Harriman Eee Shere Zee Ee Mission Tt Inc Wongtay Relio

Deaths in Lehigh Wilkes-Barre mine due to white damp

In Treeland Pa July 11 white damp is believed to have caused the deaths of miners in the Audeuried Mine of the Lehigh Wilkes Barre Coal Company. One body recovered. searchers seek the others. Foreman James and six teleians are named among the victims. rescue parties were overcome, with several miners escaping.

Lehigh-Wilkes-Barre James Mina Leo Rin Goldworthy Farrow

Unreadable note yields fragmentary police report

Fragmentary OCR text from Platte region dated July 11 mentions Priscilla Bowie and unclear details about a witness breakdown. The readable parts reference a billing end and scath amid unspecified suspects, with no coherent timeline or outcome.

A Platte Priscilla Bowie Iain

Fears on Qrangemen's Day Prompt Local Turmoil

Fragmentary text from a local page notes fears and trouble on Qrangemen's Day. Townsfolk discuss trees, streets, and expected disorders amid the city scene.

Qrangemen Satee

Glidden Car Turns Turtle In Illegal Pass Disaster

A Glidden automobile tour car failed to pass and overturned six miles west of Toledo. Victims include Mr. and Mrs. Olin and Miss Rollins of Cleveland. driver J. D. Noonan of Buffalo. F Edward Spooner of New York. Mrs Otis and Miss Rollins evacuated. Otis lightly cut. occupants not in danger. Flinn of Pittsburgh aided by rope pulling car from embankment.

Toledo KW Otis Cleveland Philip Flinn Pittsburg Hin

Jap's Eye on Big Ship

Sen York visits duty U1 Admiral Yamamoto and distinguished Japanese visitors aboard the Brooklyn Navy Yard flagship. They inspect the Connecticut and its features, meet Rear Adm Vans, and plan a tour of the big works via the river. Tonight the visitors are honored at the Union League Club.

Sen. York Yamamoto Brooklyn Ekretat Evish Aoki Apannes Washington Tiveokka Union League

Lamps Explode Damaging Home of H Hand at Jefferson Ave

Two lamps exploded simultaneously in the bath room of H Hand’s dwelling at 114 Jefferson Avenue, causing about 25 dollars in damage early this morning. Mr Hand and his two sons quickly extinguished the flames by opening a window and dousing with water, averting a larger blaze.

Father H. Hand Jefferson Avenue Mr. Hand Sam

Wall Street. New York Juiz item fragment

Fragmentary Reuters style note from Wall Street pages with garbled names and unclear event. Indicates a market or financial reference but no clear date or action.

Private Alfred T. Lewis Reported Dead

Fragmentary report from Camp Green shows Private Alfred T. Lewis of Company F Beevet Beatmant Philadelphia and another soldier perished after a mishap while returning. The text is garbled but indicates a fatal fall and casualties near camp.

Tragic entombment in Italian burial vault shocks town

In Herence Italy the Marchioness Magdalen Castrifare was entombed with a corpse after a cemetery visit. Signor Rossi, a banker, died days earlier. Witnesses describe the fear and agony as authorities investigate whether suffocation caused death.

Herence Italy Magdalen Signor Roses Franchi Rossi

Abduction Case Tied to Black Hand Scion

New York on July 11 a 15 year old bride tells detectives her husband Raphael Palmere was abducted and possibly murdered by the Black Hand. Her father delayed reporting the disappearance. detective Doyle located the girl in an attic and the kidnapper Luigi Tenn wax was arrested for abduction and blackmail.

New York Olympia Lince Palmere Plier Raphael Pelmere Doyle Luigi Vaenets Oldeati Eald Black Hand

Washington and Tennessee to sail to Pacific from France

The Navy announced that the cruisers Washington and Tennessee will be docked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on their return from France. They will begin the voyage to the Pacific as soon as they are ready.

Washington, Fury Washington Tennesace Brooklyn Navy Yard France Pacific

Attorney General Bonaparte Heads Off On Summer Vacation

Washington reports Attorney General Bonaparte left for a vacation at mid July and will not return until August 6. He plans a week in Cazenovia New York before proceeding to Lenox. The Harvester trust suit may wait until fall and the powder trust bill remains with the President.

Washington Bonaparte Cazenovia N.Y Lenox Harvester Trust Powder Trust

Kensington Coroner Rules Mrs Hancock Died Of Natural Causes

The Kensington Coroner's Court verdict finds Mrs Walter Hancock died of natural causes, ending police surveillance of her husband former Chicago Episcopalian minister. The case had centered on earlier suspicions that Hancock had been poisoned by her son.

Kensington Walter Winburne Hancock Chicago Hancock

Tipping Across Cultures Through History

A historical survey traces tipping origins to ancient rulers and households. It notes varied terms in different languages such as backsoesh in the East, pourboire in France, trinkgeld in Germany, and dash in Africa, with Ireland using a traveler’s blessing. Roman slaves received and pilfered tips, helping some start new ventures.

France Germany Africa Ireland New York Evening Telegram

Board of Education Fights Over Superintendent Transition

The Board instructed its secretary to compel former Superintendent Dr. William J. Shearer to surrender all books and property to new Superintendent Clement. The vote was 7 to 6 amid motion objections about turning over desk keys and notification requirements.

Board of Education William J. Showrer Richard K. Clament Kaufmen Saked Ly. Shearer Mement Brvpdent Reilly Marer Shearer Tanitinaid Larry Abe Kaufman Farley Hohoor No- 3 Clement Mr. Clement Peter J. Campbell Campbell Ray Whes Jorwel'a A Attee Sharer Perty

Bummer Resort Fire Threatens Harbor Front

Fire threat looms at Gloucester harbor front as a plant of the Gloucester Cold Company is reported damaged. The incident caused alarm and financial concerns with early estimates of losses around £150,000. Authorities probe the blaze and assess structural safety.

Bummer Harbor Front Gloucester Masa Slg Gloucester Cold Company Ing Jona

Elks Reunion Trip to Philadelphia Highlighted

Fragmentary text notes a trip to Philadelphia for the Elks reunion. Mentions society, meds, and a spectacle with local figures amid unclear OCR details.

Philadelphia THE ELKS

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