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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1908

Page

7

Afong Girls in Legal War Over Vast Estates in Hawaii

A lengthy legal matter centers on the Afong family in Hawaii. Two of Afong’s daughters, Mrs Whit and Miss Ty, support their mother in contesting the will which allegedly confines income to the property heirs. The suit involves multiple family members and long-held fortunes from Chinese planter Arig Along, who retired to China and died wealthy.

Teleerorh Tousont Jonntuty Thewie Bala Toby Higgs Burma Wan Butt Acong Mrs. Whitwite Admiral Whiting Mea Ty, Wift Lieu Drugherty United Maton Navy Afong Arig Wan Ant Elthy Tut Vlan Orare Obemuty James W. WW. Sywater Irene Tom Sywhet Lientz Atte Dougherty Klitiu Kanaka Wormen Walfan Afsag China Sulear Iyana Mhin Wead Ald Wida My. Brevester Mian Mo]nal Afong Palm Bower Harriet Mineha

Prisoners Named In State Prison Transfer Report

The county jail sent prisoners to the state prison this morning. Henry Howling received a sentence of about one year for horse theft. Douglas Curtix faces a year for obtaining money under illegitimate pretense. John Smith is listed for theft with a year’s term. Additional notes discuss salt production and taxation details from a government monopoly, with figures and authority names noted.

Jes Primondts Henry Howling Hehway Douglas Curtix Plein John Smith

Suit Dismissed After Settlement in Summit Case

Proceedings in the District Court ended with a settlement between John Br. Croat a Summit phitpher and Mrs Helen determined over disputed charges. Mary Dann bookkeeper for the plaintiff testified about the contract terms and work performed. Attorneys were William for Croat and Samuel Schleiner for Mrs Helen.

John BR. Croat Koma Velme Osim Croat Helen Astertet Mra Summit Mra Hels Mary Dann Willian Sletney Simmit Samuel Schleiner Mrs. Heline

End of Coal Forecast by United States Geologists

Edward W. Parker of the United States Geological Survey notes the nation’s coal supply and demand trends. He projects U.S. coal production around 1908 reaching about 2,000,000 tons annually, with anthracite increasingly scarce and costly as deeper, thinner beds are mined. The analysis warns of long term price rises and a gradual end to abundant fuel.

Edward W. Parker United States Geological Survey United States Parker Wien

Minute value of minutes in a New York luncheon circle

A dated critique of a select New York group on the value of time and the ability to borrow capital. The piece contrasts their wealth with the limited minutes in a day, noting their noon hour as a precious, fully utilized business period. It shifts to a discussion on decision making, measurement of effort, and the role of time in governance and merit.

New York Afteen Tin Briet Horles Tony Rene Bache Pyatem

City Clerk Kenah Bumps The Bumps

A garbled report describes City Clerk John Kenah riding a troubled public conveyance along Third Street. The account notes three flat wheels and a remark from the driver as Kenah alights at the City Hall with relief on his face.

Thes Commington Viele Canty Felagul Amene Singer John Kenah

Fastest Things In The World From The Machine Age

A fragmented rapid-fire meditation on speed across transport modes. It contrasts trains and boats with a dreamlike portrayal of motion and mass human impulse, suggesting a feverish modern obsession with velocity and progress in the early twentieth century.

ELOZ OUT OF DANGER AT ALEXI HOSPITAL

EELOZ remains out of danger after near drowning at Bay Way and South Street. At Alexi Hospital the young man showed marked improvement following a close call Saturday. Also discussed are Gifford Pinchot and land piracy abuses under the placer law. The piece notes timber theft schemes and forest protection efforts, with a brief humorous exchange about an uncanny passenger on an ocean steamer.

Alexi Hospital Ywly Bayway South Itetree

Bold Himalaya ascent sets new high record

The report details a daring climb in the Himalayas reaching 23,900 feet, surpassing prior records. Climbers faced ice, avalanches, and extreme cold as they fought for the summit near Kabru and Kangchenjunga, with a perilous descent and equipment failures noted along the way.

Mon ralAna Kubru Alpine Journal Recor W. i. Workman Karakoram Himalayas Graham Kabru Kebra Mann Kangehenjunga Myerest Kabra Rvk Darjelling Nouthwaat Macent Atrein

Thunderstorm at the library awakens a baby sister

Amid a loud storm the mother consoles her frightened child as a baby sister arrives in the night. The narrative recalls a family scene with a young girl absorbing the moment while the father reassures the others and notes changes in their household.

Taft Busy Man in Hot Spring VA Preparing Speech

Taft plans the New Hampshire style address as Roosevelt’s nomination stance is reviewed by Taft aides in Hot Springs Virginia. Preparations include studying Roosevelt materials and formulating anti injunction and trust planks for the platform while drafting a 3500 word acceptance.

Roosevelt W. H. Taft Taft Raubévelt Washington Carpenter Toft

Brainy Bunch Faces Foil in Finkebe Encounter

Fragmentary notes hint at a confrontation involving Brainy Bunch and Finkebe with references to three pedals and a replat carday. Evie A appears in the jumbled text, suggesting a namesake or secondary figure connected to the dispute.

Finkebe Replat Carday Evie

Lynched Black Man Spurs Mob Fury at Middletown

A Black man detained near La Grange was mobbed at daybreak after a four hour confrontation. He was strung from a sapling as officers and deputies faced a growing crowd of over a hundred in a tense attempt to move him to Middletown. Reports say locals demanded the suspect be turned over to authorities but were overwhelmed by the mob.

Aida Memphis Hugh Jondderland Yapps la Grange Apécia Bork, Sidhé mMabhnd, & Co Nome Middletown

Horse meat gains place on Brussels tables report says

Washington dispatch reports United States Consul-General Ethelbert Watts notes rising meat prices driving stricter menus in Brussels horse meat gaining acceptance on many tables. He cites increasing imports of horses for food with 1906 figures above 20 000 and hints at a U S Department of Agriculture interest in evaluating horse meat consumption.

Washington Brussac United States Ethelbert Watts

Battles of Mathé and Alabama Leave Guam for Manila

July 14 reports from Washington state ships describe the battles of Mathé and Alabama departing Guam for Manila as part of the bead service avtatron. Vessels left San Francisco weeks earlier than the Atlante fleet, and are expected to gather information valuable to the fleet en route.

UY Teregrapa Ra Rae Syurmany Washington Mathé Alabama Avtatron Guam Anila Ibad Vale

Fragmentary note on longing and mutual affection

A truncated message expresses fear and desire, longing for acceptance and reciprocal love. The speaker reads as unsure yet yearning, mentioning float and mime imagery while seeking connection.

Patien

Fragmented OCR History Note of Public Figures

Fragmented text references several named individuals and places with garbled phrasing. It mentions Maine, Lisa, Okie, Bosbors Syriaht, and Protemor Charleerd of Pet aylvanis among disjointed terms, but no clear event or coherent facts emerge from the readable fragments.

Prinitent People Arbor Party Maine Lisa Nore Okie Yen Bosbors Pet Aylvanis Oat Ton Bao

Jewish Chautauqua Group Seeks Community Role

A local Jewish chautauqua group announces a forthcoming event to engage the community. Organizers invite participation from residents, highlighting cultural programming and educational lectures hosted at a regional venue.

Verbatim fragment not clear verdict beyond doubt

Fragmentary OCR text provides no verifiable event or named entities to concise summary. No clear persons dates places or organizations to anchor a factual newspaper item.

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