19 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
1
A large Irish dinner in New Jersey features Governor Stokes and leaders like Colonel Collins and W. Carroll Matlack. The governor delivers a spirited toast praising Irish Americans and the state's administration, while the gathering recalls Ireland’s struggle and the broader American-Irish bond.
John Hutchinson, an employee in a tonl-room, entered the factory with a hole bored through his finger by a sharp drill. The accident happened as he was near the drill and his hand was drawn into the machinery. He received medical attention and returned to work the same afternoon. The incident occurred at the plant near Upper Sahigh and Free burning Coal.
August Rothe aged 66 a veteran of three wars died this morning at his home 334 Elizabeth Avenue He came to Elizabeth after long service and kept a confectionery and stationery store at 33 Elizabeth Avenue Survived by wife Mrs Eaeline Rothe and two sons Mae and William Funeral services will be held at his late home on Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock conducted by the Rev Alert KE Wirth of the German Presbyterian Church
Obituary notices report deaths of Catherine Cresaman and several others including Mrs. Feltus Mrs. Loomis Mr. Schaefer Mary Lynch Robert Harrison and Mrs Burdick with details on ages residences relatives and scheduled funeral arrangements across Bloomfield Hoboken Easton Nutley and the city, noting church affiliations and burial plans among standard death notices.
A garbled notice references removal actions near Waterway and Sainte Marsal, listing entities such as Eliz Mercine, College, and Sughrue's School of Jacdde Theatre Building, with mentions of receptions and renoved items, in a fragmentary OCR read.
Toe Simmons known as the crippled bootblack of the city was found guilty of manslaughter in the fourth degree after a scuffle during a freight train ride theft. He was sentenced to four months at hard labor in the Ohio State Penitentiary. Witnesses said the brakeman engaged Simmons, who struck him with a crutch, leaving the man unconscious and later dying in hospital. Simmons had previously traveled widely and lived with his grandmother on Union Street.
Edward T. Devine of the New York Charity Organization Society denounces the Sunshine Legion and its two publications Sunshine and the Sunshine Journal as a graft ring. He alleges Mrs E M Tibbitts national president and Joseph W Florida orchestrated a nationwide scheme using charity fairs and published periodicals to fund a facade of tenement relief, with subsidies skimmed by agents and a fraudulent mail arrangement.
A fragmented notice notes a spring opening on March 17 featuring exclusive gowns by designer Wenrebla and related accessories. Details are sparse but imply a fashion event with refined garments and salts for display.
A sweeping storm halts activity as snow falls steadily from morning through afternoon. Public Services push early action while winds shift and forecasts split between light relief and potential blizzard. Rail and trolley services face intermittent delays as regions from Ohio Valley to New England brace for cold, wet conditions.
The Cherry Lawn Tennis Club at 540 Morria avenue held its annual meeting Friday evening electing Joseph Gales as president G A Hamilton as treasurer and H E Armstrong as secretary to succeed themselves The club formed in 1906 has grown. Past events include the July 4 1905 amateur championship where the president placed third in singles Contests are planned for Memorial Day Independence Day and Labor Day with handicap matches on Labor Day for the president's trophy.
Lenten services at St John’s Church are planned for tomorrow afternoon at 4 45. The address will be delivered by Rev Otia A Glazebrook D D who speaks on Weede and Ser bardial Lavitation to attend oul He’s services on Tues
Robbins out strike likely as miners and operators in Indianapolis hold separate conventions. Francis Ty Hobbins of Pittsburg leads the Ming Operators and Colonel H. Winder of Columbus acts as temporary chairman while Robbins pursues wage concessions sparingly. Officials fear a possible hard coal strike on April 1 without joint talks.
The New York market opened with weakness and a broad liquidation after yesterday and this morning's Maandal Itera ture papers. Prices fell on heavy selling across active speculative issues as Chicago arrest laws and New York gas tax changes influence the trading, with small-cap houses heavily loaded and London buyers noted in the demand.
An distorted ad style copy promotes shopping choices with promises of savings. The garbled text mentions prices, brands like Brute and Teneradore Scowry, and urges patrons to buy for lower costs, though the overall meaning is unclear.
New York report details a watchman employed by Pears and Bone in a Lenton tunnel collapse fire. Johnson, in charge of the Tucker street tunnel, died after attempting to save a bagged dynamite load. Gen Hart and others evacuated stored explosives as smoke enveloped the scene.
Hackensack March 19 Mrs Ane Toinette Tolla was taken to Trentum to serve seven and a half years for the murder of Joseph Fonta. The Board of Pardons saved her from the gallows fates. Her only regret is leaving Annie Valentina who had been like a mother to her in Hackensack jail for almost a year.
A carriage driver Max Helt confronted Officer Moran at a crossing on the Long Branch tracks. Holt allegedly rammed the officer with a wagon while the officer urged removal of the wagon from the logs. Holt refused and was fined 3 80 in Fulton Court yesterday morning.
Washington on March 1H1 reports residents submitted postmaster nominations to the Senate. In New Jersey John J. Kanane of Kenilworth and Chester A. Burt of Helmetta are among the candidates for postmaster positions, including Into New Orange.
Matthew Meliah of 24 Port Port played at the Central Railroad shop and was injured in a machinery accident around 6 o'clock this morning. He was taken to the General Hospital in a serious condition.
Stroudsburg Pa March 11 The Forest Inn a leading country hotel was burned to the ground last night The building valued at about 15000 dollars was owned by Jervin Hertmen The blaze left the hotel a popular gathering place in the community
A fire Saturday night at 177 Madison Ave burned a third floor room in a house owned by Jacob Bauer. Flames contained by residents as water damage exceeded fire damage. The excerpt includes portions of Tales from Streakers and a Prodigal’s Return anecdote featuring Solomon Homer and Black Eagle, Choctaw, reflecting themes of failure and welcome.
Police raided two downtown saloons on Sourday night detaining proprietor Thomas Hayes and several others for gambling. Officers seized a dice box and money seen on the bar. Bail was set for several defendants with cases to be presented to the grand jury. A second raid at Fourth street and Port avenue found a saloon machine removed to the police station.
Broad Street butcher M Mendel announces two Greeks will open a confectionery in the former Te Nether and Graham drugstore space and will offer ice cream in summer. Uncertain plans for the corner of Enat Grand and Broad. Carpenters busy as the old structure is updated into a fine new building.
An excerpt portrays a Paris cafe with a seated elderly woman awaiting orders. A doctor challenges language confusion and a dramatic, comic exchange unfolds about medicine, meals, and a witness. The text shifts through translations and non sequiturs as Twainian humor surfaces.
The excerpt hints at a dated idea behind souvenir postcards showing a sender’s location and laziness to write. It discusses the concept as a form of implied message about arms and peace, reflecting a fragmentary view of early postcard intentions and social signaling.
In a terse exchange, the society jailer reports a reporter seeking an interview with a noted prisoner. The prisoner declines, saying he is not available, while a translated note from Tales from Leo clarifies the stance.
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