10 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1905
Page
1
A joint committee in Elizabethown advanced plans to confine the 125th anniversary battle celebration to a single day. After a late adjourned meeting in City Hall, members shifted from a two day plan to one day, hoping public funds will follow.
John Ryall from Newark, seeking four fingers of liquor, attacked Swinsky’s saloon after being refused service. He shattered a window, fled, and was pursued by Officer O’Brien to Elizabeth Avenue. He resisted, then collapsed, with Tad Mahon later securing his temporary confinement in the new courthouse area.
An unclear fragment describes a trolley car derailment that disrupted traffic around Clark Place and involved pedestrians and a person named Irene. Details are garbled, but the incident appears to have caused delays and required attention from authorities.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a local notice about property or street name changes, with names and a lane or street reference. Details are unreadable, but the fragment hints at a sale or purchase in a neighborhood area, listing unclear names and streets. Further readable context is needed for a precise summary.
Mary Katusky, about twenty two, was arrested by Captain O Leary on a grand larceny charge from butcher George Becker. She allegedly used funds from Becker's strong box to buy three ball dresses and a phonograph, later admitting theft and returning forty dollars found in her stockings. police seek restitution of stolen goods and funds.
Ben Brumwick reports Cordova the loping pantor in jail awaiting trial on charges of assaulting his wife and abandoning her begged his counsel through bars to protect Miss Julia Bowne. He called her my Julia and asked the lawyer to shield her from punishment or suffering as she remained true to him despite elopements.
Bagggren Brothers have extended their plant and installed new machinery for handling and cleaning carpets. They will welcome postal inquiries and will cheerfully provide full details on services and improvements as described in the notice.
The steam lighter America of McElroy Transportation conquered Newark Bay ice to resume navigation for the first time since January 21. Captain Dan McElroy led the effort with crew including Joan McElroy and Williden McVey as they battled eight inch thick ice and eighteen to twenty inch ice cakes, breaking through with the lighter’s iron clad bows and dynamite charges before passing the Central Railroad Bridge.
Harry Susan a contractor from East Jersey Street near Fourth was thrown from his wagon Wednesday afternoon in Carteret. He suffered bruises and received care, with the horse bolting after a passing train and tangling with a telegraph pole before the wagon halted.
A drunken father, James, is jailed for deserting his three children aged five to eight. His partner Mrs Gill had left the kids with him after discovering he lived in Bayonne and failed to support them. The children were placed in the Egenolf Day Nursery while James faces possible state prison after arraignment and a postponed hearing to gather stronger evidence.
General Drake recounts a Springfield clash early in the Revolutionary War. Major Oliver Spencer from Elisabethtown leads militiamen to defend Springfield as British forces under Cornwallis push through New Jersey after Long Island losses. Nathaniel Crane’s exploits as express rider are noted in this account.
Seth Bullock and his Cowboys travel to New York arriving after a winter stay at the Cadi Syne Hotel. Reported crowds and early receptions describe their Western pastimes and reception in the city as they prepare for further appearances.
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New York March 10 The Interborough Rapid Transit strike is mostly broken with thousands seeking old jobs as subway and Third Avenue elevated lines run more smoothly. Company officials say service is fully restored on some lines while Second and Ninth avenues remain crippled. Many strikers who returned faced seniority-based delays, sparking anger over job prospects and leadership. Guards report tension as unions are blamed for the unrest.
In Washington senators and officials gathered as the body of Senator William W. Bate of Tennessee lay in state in the Senate chamber. The ceremony featured top leaders including the President, cabinet members, and military officers. a large turnout reflected the late Senator’s impact and service.
Fragmentary report describes fifteen political detainees escaping a prison on March 1 by digging a tunnel. The escape prompted efforts by guards and officials to recapture them amid unclear details and names.
Washington March 10 Official dispatch from Tokyo reports Japanese troops occupied Mukden at 10 AM after a prolonged offensive. The fall followed heavy fighting near Dinshantin, with both sides displaying stubborn valor and harsh winter conditions testing supply lines and endurance.
Vermont faces peril as freshets threaten fields and farms. Weather events disrupt agriculture. residents seek assistance and relief measures amid persistent wet spells and rising flood risks.
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