28 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
1
The Weinley Club has been disbanded after appointing a committee to wind up affairs. The notice, suggesting long activity since 1901, notes dissolution and the completion of tasks by Friday. Names and exact actions are obscured in the fragment but indicate formal winding up by an appointed committee.
The readable lines show garbled phrases and scattered names. No clear event, date, or entities emerge to ground a complete story. Contents resemble a damaged page with partial mentions of people and places but lack a coherent report.
Archie Herron, on trial for the murder of Ren SB Prickett of Metuchen, refused to testify in his own defense. His counsel, Lawyer Cowen, stated Herron will not participate further. Witnesses previously testified, including Dr Rastisey for the defense. The State Insane Asylum doctor would not offer an opinion.
Henry Wethly 31 prominent member of United Spaniel War Veterans Court Columbus and Tyran Lodge died of fever in South Africa. Cablegram to wife Mrs Henry Wethly at 299 Fulton Street says burial occurred at Black River Congo Frew State. Earlier notes described his Rubber probe work and affiliations with Felix Huuble of Moselle and Lewis Nixon.
A family and a guest became ill after eating mushrooms at a meal on Twelfth Avenue Rowelle. Simon Cramer and his wife are among the victims, with Tony aged 11 Sadie and Ethel also affected. Ambulance transport and hospital care followed as doctors worked to save them.
Plaintiffs claim Standard Oil Company caused injuries by faulty equipment while a Harborer worked beneath a tank in a June incident. The suit alleges negligence and seeks ten thousand dollars in damages. Attorney Pate filed the papers.
An incident report notes a woman collapsing during an arrest of an 18 year old driver. Details are partial from a fragmented page and read like an overheard scene with unclear names and locations. Further context is unavailable due to the damaged text.
A report highlights a resilient individual who endures paralysis with courage, facing medical challenges while maintaining hope and daily resolve.
A telegraphic dispatch from Chicago reports Hearst supporters at the convention racing against time as the credentials committee finishes its work and the platform committee advances its draft. Delegates, leaders, and principals are named in tentative terms as factions jockey for influence.
Police report found a 48 year old man named Charles Gehales unconscious on a street corner near Elisabeth Vregus. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and potential treatment.
Cincinnati July 28 Taft supporters celebrate his Republican nomination for President amid Roosevelt era tensions. Crowds pour from the polls and hotel lobbies as decoration and fireworks mark the day. Taft’s tariff and anti trust positions contrasted with Democratic platform promises in a lively political scene.
The readable fragments discuss wartime effort and national development, mentioning leaders and the future of the country. The text references Roosevelt and a man named Perea while hinting at civic progress and governance themes.
By telegraph from Washington dated July 28 the Dutch warship Gelderland was reported on patrol duty near Curacao in Venezuelan waters. The dispatch notes routine movement and location as the Gelderland conducts surveillance operations in the Caribbean.
Telegraph dispatch from Erie notes a sharp market mood with murmurs of securities turning cautious. Analysts cite volatility and wary investors amid mixed corporate signals and tentative trading cues.
The readable part shows a contractor asking for any ad or inquiry related to a contract. It mentions a fourth of the term and references multiple unspecified companies. The text is severely garbled and lacks clear names or locations.
Fragmentary OCR notes report Elisabethevense in court over alleged breach of bishops law. Details are unreadable. date appears as 30 1007 and reference to court proceeding is unclear.
Local firm Elizabeth Mattress operates renovations at 33 Sere AEE Teh WER focusing on manufacturing and refurbishing bedding items. The business emphasizes standard production and restoration services for residential customers in the area.
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