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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
1
President Hanifin and board members discussed the potential improvement of Halse High School, doubting the city could spend 150000 for a new structure. They considered options including wings, while noting the city’s growth and the need for action by the Board of Education and Finance.
The Economy Pattern Company Incorporated filed in the county clerk's office its certificate of incorporation. Authorized capital stock is 1,850 shares of 100 each. Principal office listed as 71 South Street, this city. Purpose to manufacture publish and deal in all kinds of patterns and garments and raw materials. Incorporators all of New York: William Feseman, Sara Pret E. Feo, George Be cle.
City Attorney Connolly, chair of the Taxation Committee, reported writing to Senator John Boyd Avis about the bill creating county boards of equalization. He asked to be notified if a return trip to Trenton is needed to push the measure, and said he would reconvene the committee once a reply is received.
A Democratic County Committee meeting was announced to discuss amendments to the constitution. The main topic is appointing a delegate from each election district and five delegates at large, plus ongoing opposition since the last introduction of the amendments.
Sheriff Lawrence issued a writ against David M Torrey former Plainfield charity leader for contempt of the supreme court. The case stems from an Alfred Cocks rent suit with a $200 judgment and a monthly $12 payment plan ordered by the court.
Aged residents including Mrs Sarah H Brower and others are reported dead this morning or recently. The service for Brower will occur in Greystone after a brief illness from pneumonia. Jacob Kerlach died after medical care at General Hospital. Nellie L Baker aged 35 died at her mother’s residence Rahway avenue. Several other short notices list local deaths and family connections.
State lawmakers in Albany opened a hearing on proposed insurance legislation with Timothy L. Woodruff of Provident Savings Life Assurance Society presiding. Prominent life companies attended as discussions focused on limiting new business, narrowing investment fields, and restricting expenses.
Announcement to day of the sale of a plot of land near Kant Scott place on Elizabeth Avenue adjoining Maton Brothers grocery and the Oliy Market. The purchaser is named in the notice though the text is partly obscured by posters.
The readable fragments mention design and field work at a local site near Fenton with references to ninety and two items. No coherent events or outcomes are identifiable from the garbled OCR segment. Further clean text needed for a solid summary.
Fragmentary OCR text references a St Patrick's party with unclear details. Readable elements show playful remarks and inconsistent phrasing without concrete names, dates, places, or outcomes. The item appears as a damaged social notice or informal blurb rather than a full report.
A newborn negro girl, about six months old, was found on Central Railroad tracks near Grove Street by Osiver Monahan. She was wrapped in clothing and taken to Elizabeth General Hospital in a healthy condition. Police seek identification. no clue on parentage or attacker.
A U S dispatch from Monte Christi reports renewed fighting as rebels violated surrender terms. Two officers including General Cepia and six men were killed in the clash, while rebels escaped the boat. The dispatch leaves the sides of the dead unclear and signals ongoing turmoil in northern Santo Domingo.
Report states the Tauber owned schooner Buckley, cargo from Rasateague Inland Virginia, arrived after being blown off course. Crew fears for the vessel and crew as rescue efforts are underway amidst rough seas and gale conditions.
An official Manila dispatch reports a major engagement on Mount Dajo in Jolo Island, southern Philippines. About eighteen Americans were killed and fifty-two wounded, with over six hundred Moros killed. General Wood and Brigadier General Bilis directed operations as reinforcements were called from neighboring islands. The War Department noted uncertainty over exact troop numbers and positions on Jolo during the action.
The spring term at Commercial College begins in the Peace area with courses in business arts and practical training. Enrollment info and schedule details are available at the campus office.
Friction between the viceroy of Canton and American representatives eased as a banquet honored Rear Admiral Train in March. High officials attended a reception at the American consulate, marking improved relations after months of strained exchanges.
Marehk-Milen Turner a full-blood Sioux from Pine Ridge attempted suicide midnights firing at Nimaelf In the head with xevolvoy He lies in Hare Jom Hospital hopeful of recovery He uses Kawinga as his Sioux name Medicine Whirlwind credited as his real name He is 1421 years old and an actor He is married to Nellie and they have a 47 week old child He was sentenced three weeks ago in the Anwrican Theatre.
Princeton University trustees reported receipts of 240 577 since the last meeting and the purchase of adjoining parsonage property valued at 25 000 by alumni. Blair Hall expansion to Halsted Observatory was planned with DeWitt Blair pledging completion, while resignations from Charles B Alexander and Col John J Cook were withdrawn and accepted. Dr Eno Littman was named professor of Semitic studies and the new dormitory to be called Dow? in honor of former president Francis L Patton.
The New York stock market opened with vigor and kept rising through the first hour, lifting most stocks into gains of one to four points. Investor confidence in the monetary outlook has increased notably.
Departments of the explosive Pacific Cotton Mills announce an advance in wages on Monday March 29. The Pacific Mills, among the largest in the world, employ nearly 6 000 workers.
The notice describes drastic price cuts on wholesale items to clear inventory. Deals include test wholesale items priced at 2.1 and reduced to 1.45, 60, and 1.96. The market aims to borrow and lower prices further to attract buyers for new spring stock in town.
A fragment advert describes home baking as superior to ordinary shop stock. It notes a willingness to deliver quality pastries and mentions Newburger at 1B Broad Street as a possible contact in this period culinary notice.
The Board of Trade discussed fixing dangers at Elizabethport station approaches and the Italion concern. A proposed solution cited by William Bate and Vice-President Besler involves elevating tracks at a cost near 1 million dollars to avoid unsafe overhead or bridge arrangements. Local officials, the city and railroad representatives debated funding, legal responsibility, and feasibility amid sanitary and safety concerns.
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