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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1908

Page

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Train robber leaps from moving car in wild pursuit

A 20 year old suspect, Carl Reger, jumped from a moving passenger train between Freehold and East Freshold after noon Saturday. He was slightly injured, ran several miles through open country before being recaptured by Officer Pellenger. Reger, part of seven men raiding railroad cars, was captured after a dramatic chase near Red, with the robbers’ raid blamed on the railroad line troubles.

Demacllees Carl Reger Freehold East Freshold Pellenger Reger Red Olen Viniow

Baseball Marcot Redeemed in Camp Town Contest

Fragmentary report notes a baseball event where a player named William Dalwayt is mentioned. The garbled text references a camp and a pivotal moment likely involving a redemption or comeback. Exact teams, dates, and locations are unreadable in the source snippet.

Marcot Walt Ige H William. Dalwayt Derebie

Bucketshops Cause Teller's Downfall in Atlantic City

Robert Ohmmeiss, the Marine Trust teller who misappropriated 20400 of bank funds through bucketshops in Hpariwalk, faces release on a 10000 bond from his father and Ernest A. Sod ofer Barton. No bank run occurred. businessmen voiced concerns over moral effect and trust.

Jwanisty Atlantic City Robert Ohmmeiss Marine Trust Company Ernest A. Sod Bank Forete Ee

John Cranton Narrowly Escapes Sulphuric Fumes

John Cranton, 27, a Bowker Fertilizer works employee on Front Street, narrowly escaped death after inhaling sulphuric fumes last Friday. A large quantity of acid broke at the receptacle, leaving him overwhelmed before he could retreat. Fellow workers aided him as he recovered in the General Hospital.

John Cranton Bowker Fertilizer Cranton

Union County Men Drawn to Jury Duty Sheriff Announces Panel

Union County men are drawn for a two week jury session starting today. Sheriff Lawrence and others, including J Atwater, selected a panel of prospective jurors such as Alfred Culver, John J Kenney, Fred Dickson, Harry McDonald, Noah Barnes, Charles Groves, Harvey Pitcher, and several others for the coming term.

Union County Lawrence Thie J Atwater Drew Eick Yate Williams William“ Roth Joseph W William “He A. .Dor G Alfred Wacker Plainfeld Percy D. Culver John J. Kenney Fred T. Dickson Williamgprake Tra Sedan Fred Endress Tohn Basimell Enoch H. Hardingbein Albert Raymond Newnan K. Barnes Harry McDonald Abram van Cleet John N. Wyman Willie F. Fain Tahway Charles A.’ . Groves Dioward Ool B. L McKenzie Ie Danjomin Mead Robert Ort Thomas Molter Harvey Pitcher Bilward Potter

Jersey Shore Trains Have Narrow Escape

Winslow Junction June 29 a telegraph report notes danger as trains on the Ocean City line narrowly avoided collision. Sparks and smoke were reported along the derailed cars amid a chaotic scene with crews inspecting the track.

Jersey Shore Telegraph Journal Winslow Junction Ocean City Sodite Storeyard Wintows Smikera Ie Ae

Realty Agent in Trouble

Realty agent from Ube Heel faces unspecified trouble after being named in a report. Details are unclear in the fragmentary OCR text provided. The item references an agent and a real estate designation but lacks concrete actions, dates, or outcomes.

Ube

Fire destroys Jersey City dry goods buildings in collapse

A $100,000 fire in Jersey City started by defective wiring tore through a three story New Ark avenue block. The blaze damaged stores including Gilmore & O Keefe dry goods and buildings at 167 177 Newark avenue. One wall burial occurred, three stories burned, with losses covered by insurance. The fire was caused by a light wire on Newark avenue.

Telegrath Jowreeh Jopeey Gilmore & O'Keefe Hames Newarkark William Grossman Alon Newark Avenue Joseph R. Cs Newark Joseph Perimutter Flia

Unclear text on singing event planning and camping parties

Fragmentary OCR shows references to a singer and employer planning camping parties and a quirky phrase about weeks and Verona. Lacks coherent dates or names to establish a proper news item or action.

Accepts New Rating Sparks Conservative Feeing

A report notes a generally conservative move with several sessions and a Supreme Court referenced. The discussion centered on rate adjustments, with representatives and counsel presenting data and forecasts to support a cautious shift.

Bryan and Taggart in Democratic nominating clash

The Denver Despatch reports William Jennings Bryan plans to name a running mate and seeks a first ballot victory likened to Taf tals. Taggart remains a potential chairman at the National Democratic Committee as Bryan eyes unpledged delegations and influence over the ticket selection amid conservative pushback.

Denvery Col William J. Bryan Mae Teadeh Nebraska Delega- Morea Denver Dahl Tom Tapgart National Democratic Committee Bryan Slp & c Dahima Rae Snell Nebrankan Brysna Taft Chicago Sal Taggart Indiana

Dynamite Outrage Kills Four at City Grocery

San Francisco June 20 Four persons are dead and many injured when a dynamite explosion wrecked a grocery store and adjacent flats above a saloon. Victims include John Sweeney grocer his wife Ella and their 9 year old daughter. also a one year old child of B S Dissemeyer. Dissemeyer and wife are among the wounded. In Glen Park windows were broken and a suspected motive tied to graft cases is mentioned, with authorities linking the incident to earlier outrages.

San Francisco John Sweeney Ella Sweeney B.S. Dissemeyer B. S. Dissemeyer T Who Dissemeyer Winlows Glen Park

Violence Alleged In Labor Strike Case Unfolds

Patrick Kielly and John Steel, two union carpenters, were arraigned in police court and held on $200 bail after being accused by homeowners Mark Buckley and Albert Grossman of assault, tripping, and threats during a Saturday incident near Wienbeth Avenue and Third Street. The pair, represented by Alfred A. Reign, faced grand jury prospects as documents describe violent confrontations and a knife threat amid labor tensions.

Patrick Kielly John Steel Ware Mark Buckley Albert Grossman Wienbeth Avenue Third Street Buckley Kielly Tere Baturdey Alfred A. Reoin

Mission Report Heard at Board Meeting

The Woman's Board of City Mission held its last meeting at Mrs. J. Williams Crane's home reporting encouraging progress. Miss S. J. Ketonen presented figures for the year including 1501 visits, 155 meetings, and 107 events with groceries and clothing provided. Eleven new garments were donated by the Mary at Mission Band and 112 from the Needlework Guild. The society plans to resume meetings on the last Monday in September.

Mita Kyron Wamen’e Board City Missionne Weld J.williasma Crane Morcis J. Ketonin Aivk Presbyterian’ Church Seplimaber

Wall Street Market Report Shows Little Change

In New York the stock market remained steady with prices largely unchanged through the first hour. Government bonds held steady while other issues remained quiet. After the middle of the hour buyers appeared and prices rose slightly to near the day’s high, signaling a modest uptick.

Mma Journal New York

Police pursue fleeing man after two shots fired

Police from the Third Precinct located and arrested a man at Bine Row and Placed under arrest after a chase. An officer briefly turned away allowing the suspect to escape, with a further action expected at quarters today.

Thern Shedsagen Leverson Bine Row

Funeral Attended By Potter Mutual Aid Members

A poorly legible notice notes a funeral attendance at a Potter Mutual Aid meeting. It mentions Detective Cornelius McNamars and several names including Dennis J. Holleran James OBrien Daniel Bedell and Patrick B xn with references to resolutions and department involvement.

Potter Mutual Aid Cornelius “McNamars Arenes Comeraed Cones Ofp Aiken Sven Morni Liarn Dennis J. Holleran James J) O'Brien Daniel J. Bedell James Patrick B. Xn

Dettern Dr Epstein C Arto Tel WW

An OCR fragment mentions names Dettern Dr, Epstein, C Arto, and Tel WW along with scattered letters. The text is incomplete and lacks a coherent news item or identifiable event or context. No verifiable actions, dates, or affiliations are apparent in the readable portion.

Epstein Arto

Police debunk kidnaping tale as hoax in New Jersey

South Amboy reports a major hoax as police and Middlesex prosecutors confirm the Mrs Elnora Volckwein kidnapping story was false. Detectives traced calls and found the supposed ransom plot collapsed with the victim safe in New York City. Investigations will pursue those who staged the tale.

South Amboy Am Earent Mon Elnora Volckwin George Berdina Anya Middlesex County Hoffman New York City Aira. Philisch Aes Cere Ars. Viockweim Mra Volckwein Lelling Render Hetedeeaid York McDonald Thomares Rener Hay South Aral Benides Janet Voktensts Bat Hoppe Jarpen Holg New York Beg Jone Haine Birmingham Amber Reed Pal Eyrkd Lala

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