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Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1908

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Demand Contracts Shown At Round of Tate Meeting

The 1907 08 season's closing Round of Tate meeting heard a report from the committee probing express company rates in Blyth. The panel, citing mileage and monopoly concerns, urged action before the New Jersey Board of Railroad Commissioners, detailing alleged price gouging and exclusive contracts among Express Carriers and the Central Railroad Company of New Jersey. The report, read amid merchant grievances, emphasized the impact on local businesses and consumers.

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Summer School of Tee Snc Ee Commerce College

Merah Paikding at 907 Browd reports a summer school session for the commerce college. Details on location and contact appear limited, with fragmented lines and unclear names.

Tee Snc EE Commerce College Mente Merah Paikding Browd Wre Mellie Erte

Horse and truck recovered by police after theft

Special to the Journally Cranford reports a gray horse and wagon stolen from McCormack's Express Company in New York were recovered locally. The horn and harness were found, the wagon door painted over, and a man claiming half ownership of the horse sought to sell it before vanishing as Brooklyn detectives aided the hunt.

Journally Cranford Brooklyn Hunt

Man narrowly escapes gallows in Chicago reprieve

Herman Billek, sentenced for murder, faced execution when a reprieve and appeal to the United States Supreme Court halted the hanging. The case involved a plan to kill family members for life insurance, with testimony about alleged conspirators and evidence reviewed before the stay.

Chicago Herman Billek United States Supreme Court Billek Alowet Vinal Tate Mra. Vreel

Winners of Alumni Prizes Announced at Elizabeth High

The Elizabeth High School Alumni Association announced the winners of its two best essay prizes for Bettin High School students Mim Gophle Lifton and Nota Wey. Lifton will receive $15 and Wey $10. awards to be presented at commencement. Edward J. Grauman, association president, outlined the prize details and committee roles.

Mim Gophle Lifton Bettin High School Nota Wey Elizabeth High School Alwans, Associaton Gitla Iiterary Golletion Battin High School Big Lifson Mina Way Edward J. Grauman Temnilton Harriett B. Crane Gertrude W. “Hall

Five persons arraigned on theft charges in county court

Five individuals faced arraignment in county court on theft related charges. Court records show the defendants pleaded not guilty and await further proceedings as prosecutors outline the case.

Taft Expected On First Ballot At Republican Convention

Reports from Chicago indicate the Republican National Committee has prepared a temporary roll for the convention with Taft likely to receive the first ballot if contest resolutions go as planned. Gompers and AFL leaders are en route, signaling labor concerns at the platform meeting. Delegates drift toward Chicago as the nomination fight intensifies with discussions on labor measures and anti trust issues.

Chicago Republican National Committee William H. Taft Samuel Gompern Executive Enuines American Federal of Labor Washington Gompers Elena Empire State Jon Prominen T Bradley Kentucky Hitchcock Vorys Charles Taft Senator Lodge

Fire damages chimney at Vandervere home

A fire started in a defective chimney at 240 The Wire Place, damaging the upper wall and sheathing but thwarted by chemical extinguishing and truck response. The frame house, occupied by the Vandervere/FLL family, suffered about 820 in damage. Homeowner is David Farron.

Vandervere Wire Place David Farron

Public Schools Observe Flag Day Across Buildings

Principals plan patriotic activities across several school rooms to honor the national flag on Memorial Day week. Students will study the flag’s history, sing songs, and participate in coordinated exercises with teachers and local groups to mark June 14 1777 and July 4 preparations.

Elizabeth Momilay Enblam Governor Fort United States Carola

Police Parade to Day Inspection and Marching Order

The police parade is scheduled for this afternoon with inspection by Mayor P J Ryan. The Police Committee of City Noanall will meet at 2 o clock in Court Park, form in marching order, and proceed along Prospect Street to the planted area, marching past the block.

P. J. Ryan City Noanall Koutt Park

Anti-Gambling Law Put Into Effect At The Races

New York police, led by Commissioner Bingham, announce a firm crackdown on off track betting at racetracks. He vows immediate arrests for any wagering on races and warns Brooklyn officials and track personnel that violators will be charged under the new anti gambling law. He orders plainclothes units to monitor events and reports plans for strict enforcement with Deputy Commissioners Baker and Hanson present.

New York Bingham Philip Dwyer Brooklyn Baker Manson Iaul Hingaon Hanson Dome

Club Event Draws Large Crowd at Union Business College

A large attendance filled Union Business College as the club held its meeting in new quarters Battery B Wall. A three act sketch The Irvhtinen Pedler featured Beth Deverling Neumann Moyers Brewer Reilly Verstegeri with musical performances by Misses Bowman Stottter Zimmerman Fitzgerald Stoffler Broecker Heliea and others. The president D Z Higgins urged continued enthusiasm and a memorial committee was formed to nominate next year’s officers.

Union Business College Tta New Mina Stoffler Qian D. Z. Higgins Jin 91 Aw Thief Floyd Binkeman J. Glaude Helles Wilmer Rusk Meeti Watts Peel Rene Ember Menting al Ee

Gale of Clothing Prompt Leaves Readable Fragments

Fragmented OCR text mentions clothing and a gate with an Arab-related phrase. The readable portion hints at a scene or item list but lacks coherent details, names, places, or dates to form a clear news item.

Hospital Bazaar Planned At St Marys For Hospital Benefit

Die Livdies' Miexilinny group met at the Young Men's Catholic Legion hall to plan a hospital benefit bazaar. Sixty members attended. The event will be held in the hospital's new wing once finalized with officers named including Ryan president and Mrs Polls correspondence secretary.

St. Thatty Hospital Holy Rosary Ti Wie Wyllinte Son Ryan Michael Dorning Mins M.A. Polls Mora. Anderson Mra Jy 2 Rielly

City Fire Code Trial Opens Over Seating Violations

A long running city fire law case begins in Police Court with Neil and Sheppard charged for failing to permanently fasten chairs in a moving picture hall on Elizabeth Avenue. City attorney Connally contends the 1908 act applies to large cities, while defense claims the 1698 law governs. Judge Mahon overrules defense on key points as proceedings continue next Friday with city officials testifying.

Mahon Neil & Sheppard Elizabeth Avenue Fawten Alwin Chalers Connally John Grifin Tawyer United Wu Connilly Hind Griffin Connolly Ryan New Jersey Iward Neill Sheppard Frank McGrail Murphy Gerstung Dennis Sheppard

Death to stray dogs by gas at city pound

Report from Poondhewprr Hazard describes the pound plan to execute stray dogs by gas in a box at a set time, with a July date mentioned. City clerk records show 1,270 dogs issued tags and ongoing pickups by the poundkeeper and assistants during the day and night.

Voters urged to decide library proposition at city hall

A public hearing at City Hall drew thousands urging the adoption of a library law. Prominent residents and officials argued for letting voters decide the issue, with 2400 signed backers and support from the State Library Commission. Speakers pressed that Council should place the question on ballots, while some questioned Council authority.

Wily Connort Counvil Cay

Wall Street Dips Then Mixed Actions In Early Trading

The New York market opened with broad guidence from Guinness like speculation and selling, pushing many issues down from the prior close. By midday activity waned as some leaders held above watered quotes while others slipped, with a cautious mood persisting and turnover light.

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June Sale At The Turniehl Store In Union County

A bold June sale advertises men s furnishings at the Turniehl store on Bond and Second streets with discounts on shirts summer underwear hosiery straw hats neckwear bathing suits and more for one week plus notices of related offerings by Elizabeth Mattress Co Jefferson Avenue and James J Higlins.

Mens Turniehl Oatarte Tormorrew Bond Second Streets Union County Balisyt Thia

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