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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1908

Page

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Taft Greeted by Big Crowd in Jersey City

Taft arrives by Pennsylvania special in Jersey City amid cheering crowds and signings for several women on the ferry. He travels to New Haven for boat races then to Oyster Bay for consultations before returning to New York.

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Sacred Heart Echoes Plans for Operetta Performance

Arrangement completed for commendation exercises at Sacred Heart school Wednesday evening. One feature will be an operetta titled "Gy pdr" produced by about its members with a chorus of children, centered on religious themes and Mary.

Sacred Heart Princifel

Work and Play for' President Roosevelt Excerpt

An anuounced appointment names Joh Callan O Laughlin as Secretary of the Exposition Commission. O Laughlin, a Washington journalist, is acceptable to the Tokio government. The President spends time on official duties then enjoys a horseback ride with his children as Taft is expected to visit later in the week.

Taft Itebeook Camy Roosevelt Ity Oyster Bay N.Y Joh Callan O'Laughlin Washington Tokio Provident Loeb Sgamore Hill Ita Dlapomul Periaphe Loch

City Experiences Record Heat Wave Across Mercury Drenched Streets

The city sweltered as the thermometer hit 107 degrees the highest reading this year, far surpassing prior days. Crowds sought shade at Elizabeth waterfront docks and park areas while the heat strained low income families unable to escape to cooler regions.

Parka Yrofe Varton Sea Elizabeth

Carpenters Elect State Officers at Perth Amboy Convention

The Eliz abeth journeymen carpenters joined the State Brotherhood of Carpenters and Masters of America in Perth Amboy for their annual convention. Henry Zimmermann of this city was elected to the State executive board. Officers elected include President Samuel Botterill, President James Donahue, secretary James W. Rieves, and treasurer C. C. Morvell. Wages ranged from a dollar with fifty two cents to four dollars and twenty five cents a day, with hours varying across the state.

Elizabeth Journeymen Carpenters State Brotherhood of Carpenters and Homers of America Perth Amboy Henry Zimmermann Samuel Botterill 3 View James Donahue Perth” Kerby James W. Rieves Camden C.C. Morvell Newark Trenton

Plainfield man wins at London horse show

London June 22 W L Butterfield of Plainfield N J won first prize at the International Horse Show for the best pair of horses and best tempered road, with entries Misty and Banahan.

Plainfield London W. LL Butterfield Plainfeld N. J Mi ‘Entscott Mins Banahan

L. O. F. Foresters Loss of Supreme Officer

Loyal members mourn the death of Harry Collins supreme treasurer of the Foresters at his Toronto home. Born in 1844 in Thurles Ireland, he moved to Canada at 17 and held many highest offices across Odd Fellows and Shriner orders. The piece notes changes in Foresters rates affecting mortuary funds and appointments for organizing work across multiple states.

Order of Forestern Harry Collins Toronto Collins Shirin America Thurles County Tipperary Ireland Dublin Canada Himelf Collinn Church of England Canadian Order of Odd Fellows Royal Arcanum Knights of Vythine Ani Independent Order of Fellows Din the Foresters Northern Mystic Shrine Shriners Colling Ion The Foresters Independent Order of Foresters Mortuary Fund Pao New Jersey James C. Calvert Woodward Tadgewid Tell Newark Wis James Q Cole Ma. Crae Pree Jalao Maryland District of Columbia New York Vermont Connecticut Rhode Taland

Juvenile Court Case Involving Probation and Theft

In Atwater Juvenile Court a boy clung to a chair in the corridor as he faced charges. He had multiple prior arrests and was placed under probation, later sent to the State for Boys after a disputed claim and an alleged theft of $10. The other boy received 64 days for related statements and restitution.

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Cargoes of Pigtails Revisited in Maritime Tale

A fragmented OCR excerpt hints at a maritime or colonial tale involving cargoes and pigtails. Names and places are mostly garbled, but the fragment suggests a discussion of trade items, a figure possibly named Mreneie, and a conflict or fire connected to salty conditions.

Bail Granted In July Appeal On Peculiar Arrears

A partial note indicates bail of 200 dollars was furnished and a July appeal date is set. The legible fragments reference bail, a monetary amount, and a forthcoming court action without clear names or jurisdiction.

Kean Declares Taft Solid Here In New Jersey

United States Senator John Kean affirmed Taft’s solid support in New Jersey at Chicago, predicting an undivided Republican front and strong local backing. He praised Taft’s qualifications, noted the party’s harmony, and discussed prospects in Newark, Elizabeth, and Union County with plans for a Republican primaries meeting.

William J. Taf Ont New Jersey United States John Kean Chicago Taft Yarbape Republican Party New Tormey Muri Kew Henator McKinley Elizabeth Newark Coun Isemann Union County Suire

Man falls from train in Port Leeklyn accident

William Riding 27 a boilermaker of 439 Atlantic avenue Port Leeklyn narrowly escaped being ground to pieces when he fell from a passenger train near the Singer factory bend. His left leg was crushed likely requiring amputation and a skull fracture is suspected. He was removed to Elizabeth port station and then to Alexian Hospital for treatment.

William Riding Atlantic Avenue Port Leeklyn Thief City Elizabeth Port Fon Alea Bend Singer Factory Itn Iphia Geeren Taki Beth Port Alexian Heepstal

Young Parish Ceremony Dignified by Two Hundred Women

Holy Hosary Church hosted a grand ceremony last evening with nearly 200 young women taking part in a solemn procession. Father Noonan presided at the altar with the support of the clergy as the event impressed attendees with its beauty and reverence.

Holy Hosary Iter “Noonan

Pickpockets caught on Central Railroad at Jersey City

Detectives Reagan and Brown nabbed Walter Metcalf of New York and Charles Murphy of New York after they were observed pickpocketing a passenger as the Central Railroad train left the Jersey City terminal. About $99 and valuables were recovered from one suspect. The pair, well known to area police, are held for examination as a possible gang link along the Newark to New York line.

Central Railroad Jersey City Walter Metcalf Charles Murphy New York Reagan The Patrolian Brown On York Crooke Mainfeld Elizabethport Plainfield Heagan Engere Romer Viettni Brown

Three Fires Break Out At Elizabeth Avenue Buildings

Three separate fires broke out yesterday in a two story frame building at 707 Elizabeth avenue owned by Charles Rein wart and in a works area producing sawdust and chemicals. Firemen arrived via different box numbers and extinguished the blazes, one near an awning and another in a four story bay where a lodger named Michael Barry occupied.

Telephone Ragine No Elizabeth Avenue Charles Reinwart Union Pleasure Circle Michael Barry Thomas Vitegibbona Tasey Kandext

Warning to Dealers Issued by Police Chief

Chief of Police Tenney issues a renewed warning to storekeepers prohibiting sale of jackknives or explosives to minors before July 4. The notice aims to curb illicit purchases and prevent dangerous incidents.

Tenney

EYESIGHT SPECIALIST AT 207 BREAD STREET

Fragmentary OCR text shows an advertisement for an eyesight specialist with a Tuesday schedule and a street address of 207 Bread Street, including a phone number. Other readable fragments mention departments and departments names but are unclear. The coherent fact is the availability of an eye care service on Tuesdays at the stated address.

Milham Bread Street Prin

Sensation Promised At Steve Adams Trial

Uy Telegraph reports June 23 details Steve Adams on trial for murder of Arthur Culling at Pandora Smiggler Union Mine. He denies alledged confessions naming Moyer Haywood and Pettibone, while attorney Hilton forecasts a national sensational reveal in the labor war.

Sewenats Grans Junction Moyer Haywood Pettibone Arthur Culling Smiggler Pandora Steve Adams Adam C. N. Hilton Western Federation of Caim Ailama Pelluride Hhis Minera

Victim of Trolley to Lose Both Legs

Thomas Veto of 839 Pearl Street, a laborer for the Public Service Corporation, was struck by a First Street trolley on Elizabeth Avenue near South Street. He was crushed and may lose both legs. motor man Joseph Brown was arrested. Veto, about four years in the state, was taken to General Hospital.

Thomas Veto Pearl Sireet Miblic Service Corporation Elizabeth Avenue South Street Mion Eine Veto Gebhunit Joseph Brown

Bank Board Holds City Finance Review Meeting

The Board of Aneemora met in City Hall to review figures on personal finances and bank investments in renewable securities. Officials expect a fall in valuation and plan daily sessions through July and August, with a utility companies report due next meeting on August 2.

Aneemora Keily Sneccament Samplale Inctuantg Gas, Water, Traction Baim

Confession Trial for McNamara and Bickers Hearsay Evidence

The confession case against James McNamara and Walter J. Bickers for a conductor holdup on an Elizabeth Newark car resumed in the Court of Quarter Sessions. Detective Matson presented Downey s guilty plea and full confession, while Chief Tenney and Schleimer debated rights to remain silent. Clergy witnesses testified to the defendants good character as testimony continued.

James McNamara Walter J. Bickers Elizabeth-Newark Matson Tenney Wyer Schleimer Downey McNamara Sickers Treway Wes Elerymen Evimtty

Arrested on Theft Charge in Central Railroad Case

An official report states Jobe Schaba Wilkes Bosenaky and Vincent Ield were arrested on theft charges related to the Central Railroad. Details indicate police secured warrants and prepared to proceed tomorrow with hearings in Wilkes County court.

Arested

Tragic Drowning Of Young Donahue In Staten Island Sound

The body of Frances F. Donahue a seventeen year old from HG0 Kant Jersey Street was recovered from Staten Island Sound five hours after he went swimming with friends near Hooley Marine Railway. He drowned about 2 PM while others in the group returned to shore. Donahue a former Holy Rosary student stood six feet tall and was survived by parents two brothers and a sister.

F. Donahue Philip Donahue Jersey Street Staten Island Sound Hooley Marine Railway Nuternowin Donahue Mapeballtreet William Knehnle Seventh Street Staten Inland Bank Naa Norn Mleatrleken Pest Boston Farrelly Peters Janes McAdams Holy “Rosary School Puintp. James Mary Donahue

Wall Street Downgrades Echo Market Weakness

New York June 22 The selling of Reel Inland securities continued into the morning with the preferred down 3 4 points and common 1 point. The market stayed heavy with prices slipping across issues and bonds mostly lower. Leading names such as Union Pacific Immort and OhioVeatinghouse showed brief advances before retreating as early trading persisted.

Telegrdpa New York Josey Avery Point Union Pacific Immo Ohio Veatinghouse Iva Pointe

Sweepers on Broad Street Drive Patrol to Stop Dirt

A garbled note describes janitors clerks and office boys sweeping dirt onto sidewalks along Broad Street. Police intervene as street cleanliness becomes a public offense and a matter of local nuisance uniting several city names and sites in confusion.

Broad Street

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