16 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
1
In a fatal express collision near Elizabeth passengers and crew sustained injuries as the New York, New Haven and Hartford line train derailed. Officials initiated an investigation while rescuers and a medical team aided the wounded, and the accident prompted continued inquiries into the causes and outcome.
A garbled notice indicates probers had set July 1987 for investigations but delayed the date. The commission yesterday afternoon moved the inquiry to July 27, with details unclear due to damaged text.
In New York on July 16 the 24 hour yacht race ended with the White Star liner Majestic finishing first by twenty six minutes ahead of the Cunard liner Caronia. The contest featured the Majestic and Caronia battling for lead before dawn as both ships endured a tight late stretch.
From Sea Girt July 16 a New York paper claimed Governor Fort called the Legislature to a poll. He denied the report and stated the Sea Girt encampment remains under state control. He warned political lines would not be crossed while he serves as governor.
Taxes set at 759000 with 10000 extra for the fire department. Excludes school and other taxes. Expenses projected near half a million. Text refers to local fiscal planning and budget allocations.
London July 16 Telegraph reports Martin Sheridan of Cheen York Irish American AC won discus at the Olympic Games. Ralph Rose of Olympic Club San Francisco captured the sixteen pound shot with a 46 feet 1.5 inch mark, breaking the previous best. Gills of Chicago Athletic Club placed second, Harr of Irish Americans third. These results boost American points in the track events. A judge in the 100 kilometer bicycle race endured a serious incident.
Kaumett Reed of Liberty was arraigned in Police Court this morning charged with threatening to kill his wife and child during a domestic dispute. He brandished a razor and allegedly acted as a wild man during the incident.
A Macuball gathering of the Liquor Dealers Association condemned the Kula method amid claims of deception before the court. The meeting at William Laurie's hall drew unusually large attendance as resolutions denounced the tactics alleged to have been used by Joseph Kola.
A report notes Charles Eisenhardt, 19, sustained a leg fracture from a flywheel accident at Elisabeth Avenue while two men watched. The scene involved a pivoting shaft and a small craft nearby. Details are limited due to unclear OCR text.
Newark Supreme Court Justice James J. Bergen granted an injunction against the Roselle Park Board of Education to stop awarding a contract for a new school building to W. D. Lewis & Co. The American Concrete Steen Company claimed it was the lowest bidder at 55,900, while Lewis bid 56,000. A rule to show cause was set for next Monday as the board considers its options amid bids and plans.
Joseph Pupoph of 19 Flotide Street faced police court on a charge of threatening to kill Mrs Ziegke Wortsa who lives with her husband in the same town. Judge Malcom ordered Pupoph to appear in court tomorrow as details of the alleged threat emerge.
London July 16. Novel warfare by wireless telegraphy was inaugurated today by England. More than three hundred vessels maneuvering in the North Sea began a gigantic exchange of signals, with every movement of each vessel communicated instantly.
Local police arrested Andrew Jankowski after a burglary case involving a loss of 114 dollars. Detectives led by Officer Hynm-aind and Detective OBrien reported the capture in the lower city district during a nighttime operation. The two youths Frank Buin and Peter Revers were noted in the incident and are awaiting further questioning.
Fragmentary OCR mentions hot weather and city concerns with delayed measures. Readable portions name no specific dates or organizations. summary notes climate strain and calls for action without concrete details.
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