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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
1
A fierce blaze swept the top of St Patrick's Cathedral spire injuring the motor room. Firemen climbed a winding stair to battle the flames amid smoke from the tower as a young witness alerted crews. the blaze was contained with damage mainly in the motor room.
A local hearing details a contested amendment to beer excise rules, arguing the fee floor should be 100 while recent actions aim to curb street delivery. Prosecution officials weigh limiting direct sales and peddling to home consumers, as bottlers dispute interpretations and enforcement underway in the county grand jury context.
A local trades council plans to form a political party driven by workingmen's interests. George J. Beard, proposed organizer, is expected to lead the effort as officials prepare formal steps for the initiative.
Tag No. 13 went to Miss C Bendel of East Jersey street for a fox terrier. Clerk Kenah and assistant Koeln maintained the workflow as about 200 licenses were checked by noon. Residents entered through Elizabeth Avenue and the West Scott side entrance amid a brisk, uncertain harvest for dog catches as several thousand licenses remain.
The grand jury will examine the excise board records for prosecutions and consider actions against saloon keepers charged with violations. Led by Judge Berges, the inquiry will assess dismissals, Sunday law violations, and whether board rulings imply saloon keepers may still face charges. Only three convictions have occurred from many cases.
The Wivalaureate service for the graduating class will be held at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 4 pm. Doors open 3:10 pm with organist C. Wendant Swith playing Chopin and other composers. Miss Helen Cabot Kemp will wear gown, followed by Anna Carlton Morris and fellow graduates. The Rev. Dr. Jaker will conduct and preach.
Telegraphed account from Panama reports the president's near fatal plunge when his horse reared and fell into a creek amid a tense election period. Obaldia warns a US marine presence may not suffice to ensure fair voting under Arias’s control at several polling places.
Washington June 3 Roosevelt narrowly escaped death after a bear bolted from a rock bank into Rock Creek. He and his orderly jumped clear into the water as the bear sprang up the bank. The President was bruised but unharmed and rode home before noon.
James J. Regan Knickerbocker Hotel manager testifies that Mrs Thaw's appearance and her unchaperoned meetings with E R Thomas drew public comment and were considered objectionable by hotel patrons. He had earlier delayed action after a $25 000 damages claim from Mrs Thaw over a grill room order.
Telegraph report from Chicago notes Taft’s Grant speech fuels opposition movement. Allies plan a concerted effort to defeat Taft using Grant supporters in New York. Cannon and Fairbanks aides rush to Illinois and Indiana for rapid talks to prevent nomination.
A jailed man named Wilbur faces a fifteen year state prison term after pleading guilty to assaulting a 14 year old foster daughter, Violet Prosker, in Wilton. Prosecutor Hatfield outlined full facts while the judge imposed or considered a severe sentence. Curtis and others faced various charges including forgery and larceny as the courthouse daily docket moved forward.
Mrs Canfield reports her husband George A Canfield 38 years old 5 feet 11 inches tall dark complexion missing since May 21 after leaving for a 4:30 p m call to collect money. Neighbors say he is not known locally and all inquiries among friends have failed. Police asked to investigate as wife fears danger.
In a report to the State Railroad Commission, Commissioner Borden and D. Witte relay letters from Ryan of Elisabeth noting cities will work to remove grade crossings. The note emphasizes cooperative action, while a separate item mentions weeklong events and music in the area.
Fire commissioners set bid opening for construction of Fire Station No 7 at Irvington Avenue and Prince Street Wednesday. The two story structure with attic will house engine equipment and an emergency truck, likely adding new personnel. Seagrave Co won a $4,695 truck contract. inspection of city houses to occur July 8. hunting permits for new building approved.
A garbled New York telegraph report states Henry Savetsen, a prosperous wheel innovator, died after brooding over a dream. His body was found near Fort Park, while his wife, a widower, and others recall the theory of the dream that led to the tragedy.
The readable portion shows disjointed words and names without a coherent event or context. No identifiable persons, organizations, dates, or places form a clear news item to summarize into a proper card.
The 1906 Derby at Epsom Downs produced a stunning upset with Signorinetta, a 100 to 1 outsider, defeating favorites Norman Belmont and Seasick Vanderbilt’s entries. Signorinetta, trained by Chevalier Amnivtrelli, won by two lengths over Primer with Llangwam third, amid a scene of record crowds and heavy betting. Belmont and Vanderbilt faced disappointment as their pre-race picks failed to place.
From Dubuque Iowa Telegraph report says Senator Allison leads Governor Cummins in the state primaries with a wide margin though returns are slow and Cummins camp refuses to concede. The campaign committee cites uncertainty while promising final tallies later this week.
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