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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1907
Page
1
A fragmentary weather report notes around 45 degrees in June, with light snowfall for several minutes around 3 o clock and a sharp drop to near 20 degrees by night. Residents face a bleak outlook as mowing and outdoor activities pause, while stores and amusements endure cold, damp conditions and weak sunshine.
A Saturday closing transfers a row of three brick houses from Nathan Finkel of 223 Elizabeth Avenue to Mrs. Heidwitter of New Point Road and Schilles Street. The Elisabeth Realty Company arranged the sale, part of a larger transfer involving George Neubauer of 155 Jefferson Avenue to Mr. Neubauer’s estate, including 1016 1018 North York Avenue properties and 33 Jacques Street. Finkel retained two remaining parcels.
The annual inspection of the Blizs- Mth letter carriers occurred on a damp day with Portmaster Charlodk conducting the review. James White and other carriers were noted during the session as part of the routine evaluation and oversight.
A letter asks if carriers must wear shirtwaists with dark ties and neat belts and whether hats are compulsory. The Postmaster General replies that all carriers must comply with the regulations.
During a Hungarian wedding at Frank Mizykan's Hall in Erie Street a celebrant identified an innocent man as the attacker. Bergen O'Loughlin and McCracken traced the suspect to 22 Delaware Street and arrested him. The complainant later admitted the arrestee was not the assailant and Santee Mahon discharged him.
Two sisters May E aged 15 and Ruth F aged 7 were buried after a shocking event witnessed by many friends on Saturday afternoon. The churches Sunday school and home services followed their memorial at 818 Meadow Street, Edward and Mur Feapek residence.
Obituary notices the passing of Frames J O Nedk and J O Rei residents of New York City with long local ties. Details mention hospital admission at Alexian Hospital and burial plans at Linden Machine Works related cemetery events. The text notes age around sixty and prior residence in the city for years with a reference to a wife and church attendance. The fragmented record references Bernhard, Miss Mary Neill, and a local address.
Joseph Rigelsky a ten year old son of Martin Rigelsky of 68 Wall Street was fatally struck by Trolley car No 135 bound north at Wall and First streets Saturday evening. He darted into the street and was crushed under the wheel as bystanders watched. Motorman urged him to hold on but he was struck and instantly killed. Two youths Denbie Sideclay and Wil son Anthes were arrested and later paroled into the custody of an official. County Physician Westcott witnessed the death and arrangements for burial were made.
Special services marked the twentieth anniversary of pastor Henry Hale Sleeper as he preached two sermons on love of God and ministry in the Epi I] Church. A reception followed as Sleeper’s ordination path from Princeton 1884 to General Theological Seminary 1887 is noted.
Local Elks from Elizabeth plan for the annual convention starting July 15. The organizing committee led by L. Hirteel Jr and Stankey Jr includes John Reuter and others. many members will stay all week for special features arranged by the national committee.
A local treasurer received a five-year prison sentence following his conviction on embezzlement charges. The case involves alleged misappropriation of funds from the municipal treasury. The defendant, identified by the initials A. F., was arrested at 1106 East Broad Street.
Jamia J Cameron of Brooklyn sues her wife Emma A Cameron of Roselle for divorce alleging desertion over years. The California suit was blocked but alimony for counsel remained unpaid. Mrs Cameron disputes her husband’s innocence and claims he finances a school and sought clerical standing to gain support. her counsel, Clarence D Mayer, notes public record but declines comment on merits.
Edward Long of 526 Spring Street was arrested without a warrant on complaint by W. C. MacEbe of Emma Street. The report, dated Wednesday, alleges Long acted unlawfully and denies knowledge of the alleged offense. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a civil dispute over a piano contract. Names and precise details are garbled but indicate a decision reserved in a case involving Bepland and a piano, with various personal notices and unrelated passages intermingled about travel and residences.
Hemmed in by flames in a Newark building on June 3, a janitor Henry Keaneke his wife Sophia and their child Elaie died as smoke and heat blocked exits. Firemen and bystanders tried to reach them amid collapsing floors while Captain Donohue and Oscar Brown were injured and losses estimated at $40,000.
In a fierce blaze on a perilous roof, freemen confront a grim dilemma as a year old infant lies amid burning debris. They cannot rescue the bodies without falling into the raging inferno below, leaving them to be consumed by the fire.
Gratitude expressed by United Confederate Veterans officers at Birmingham for the next annual reunion. Arlington Confederate Monument Association proposes funding a Confederate hospital at the former Stonewall Jackson home in Lexington. The report favors a permanent memorial for General Lee at Washington and Lee University and a mangant to soldiers killed at Appomattox. The Twenty third New Jersey Infantry is thanked for erecting a tablet at Salem. Alabama soldiers receive praise for monument support.
At St Michael's Church a class of about 200 boys received their first communion at 9 o'clock. The mass was celebrated by Rev Father Behr, with Rev Father Schoenhart as master of ceremonies. the event marked an important milestone for the parish youth.
Trading on New Jersey railroad stock remained brisk with about 92 million in dividends and interest due and payable. Of this, 1.656 million was on Public Service Corporation securities. Investors in Newark Jersey City Elizabeth Paterson and nearby towns led the payable share, as brokers expect another strong week amid sizable consumer dividends and low stock quotes. Funeral services were held at Mt Olivet for Jacob Kelber of 16 Fourth Avenue who died from an accident at Workstown mass. Interment followed. Michael Croker of 206 Dead Street will be buried after a 9 o'clock mass at St Patrick's Church. he leaves a wife and two children with two brothers and four sisters.
John Garrett of N. OC reports he fired a walking stick after over forty years of an untreated sore. He credits Arnies Serve with healing the sore, claiming the remedy turned him from a man in distress to well. The advertisement is endorsed by McCloskey and Coacham.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a dated inn and tavern entry with names and related notes. readable parts are sparse, yielding no clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond generic terms. The record preserves the obscure snippet as a placeholder item from the historical page.
June 3 report from New York states a fire aboard the White Star liner Oceania spread to Hold No 7 where barrels of glucose were stored. Five and twenty firefighters were overcome by smoke as flames threatened mooring piers and nearby ships. Crews contained the blaze and towed the vessel away into the river to save other shipping.
Edwin Holmes Jr formerly an assistant at the Agricultural Department stands on trial in the Criminal Court. Frederick Peckharr and Moses Pian are indicted in New York in connection with the cotton leak scandal. The case centers on alleged schemes to siphon government funds and misappropriate proceeds from the Department.
Wall Street reports greater demeralia than seen since March as Dow and bonds fluctuated at midday. London markets opened weak with irregular bond activity and fears of a lower trading day. Rumors and anxiety filled boardrooms amid uncertainty on major stocks and sectors.
The combined Hagenbeck and Wallace shows promise a unique traveling program with top acts. Fans expect a high quality performance from a renowned circus duo, featuring celebrated animal acts and elite performers. The event is set for next Saturday, June 4, drawing Elizabethton crowds and offering a rare three-show combination.
An obscure fragment notes a challenge sale with references to persons and items including a Quran, mail, telephone and CD. The text is incomplete but indicates a sale or auction context with names and dates missing. Further readable details are not present to identify participants or locations.
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