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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
1
The local Board of Assessors met in a small room behind the town hall to elect officers. John J Farrelly of the Seventh ward was chosen secretary while President Kiely was reappointed, amid friction cited with Farrelly seen as interfering in duties. meeting adjourned after over an hour with plans to discuss taxation work next on February 20.
A legal action titled Ejectment-Suit Against Freeholder by Mr and Mrs T Wea mean Ro Wie Park targets Nowl Wogiemi over a disputed four acre tract adjoining their property. The case, filed about four years ago, alleges ownership and encroachment issues, with proceedings likely to proceed at the next convenient term.
Incomplete OCR text records an injured man at a railroad shops site. Details on event, location, names, or outcome are unreadable, with several garbled terms. The fragment suggests an accident or injury during work but lacks verifiable specifics for a fuller summary.
A fragmented notice to carpenters appears dated 1908 requesting workers to respond by a specified April date. The legible hints reference a union, location Pitkin, and a plea to join or comply with a carpenters' engagement or contract.
An early morning collision in Newark at Haley Street and Central with a trolley car left two women and four others injured. The car belonged to former Assemblyman Joseph A. Riordan of Harrison, with Mrs Riordan treated for bruises and internal injuries. Riordan’s brother Ferdinand Riordan suffered severe injuries but was later able to go home. Others involved, including Edward Boyle and Peter Boyle, were brushed but unharmed.
Two boys aged 14 and 13 were injured when a dynamite cartridge exploded in Rosalle Fark this morning. The youths suffered severe hand and foot lacerations and one lost three fingers on his right hand as bystanders sought to clear debris and assist. Police and rescuers responded quickly to the scene.
Two 12 and 14 year old sisters from Newark vanished after a fourteen mile tramp and were later located in Millburn. They said they had visited Elisabeth Union and Millboard and described fatigue from their wanderings before Newark authorities recovered them. Authorities reported they left home Friday and were found hours after an alarm was raised.
In Dalles Texas in May reports show Bailey winning a decisive primary. The piece notes delegates to the National Convention, predicting a strong showing from 40,000 to 80,000 votes. Reading shows fragmented OCR with unclear names and figures.
May 4 event in Meare, MB Fowler delivered the principal address at the Weed trade gathering held at the Reachwood Hotel. Charles N Fowler of Hligareth spoke, with David etc. Cauldwell and other city figures noted, including Mayor Boyd.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Uncle Bam and a perplexing sequence of words. It reads like a stray transcription with no clear event, date, or identifiable people, leaving only partial, unreadable phrases.
A large list of prisoners likely to be disposed of during the May term court opens tomorrow. Dominick Mangano of 206 Palsmer wrest city and Salvatore Deuces are among those charged with murder. Delweco and others including Joseph De Marco Walter Leinfiell and James McNamara face charges such as robbery and rape. Specific entries note locations like Nutley Plainfield and New Providence with various crimes and alleged acts.
Special to the Tournal reports the Republican State Committee to meet on the eve of the convention to set tactics for the upcoming delegate election and national convention. The piece notes preparations in Trenton on May 4 and hints at strategy discussions ahead of the Republican National Convention.
Washington May 4 Wanted a powerful speaker to deliver the keynote at the Chicago convention. Chairman Harry New of the National Committee is here to conduct work on the important preliminary. The temporary chairman must command a voice heard through the great Columbian building. Senator Doliver of Tennessee is mentioned in connection with the role.
An unclear Friday melee on Bayway involves several participants, with one man, Joh Mauniluck, reportedly injured. On Saturday Meunduck appeared before Justice Kalea at Police Court to file complaints against three alleged assailants, including Goris and Johir Sidra.
In Poughkeepsie New York Lieut Morschauser ruled that a witness confirming Thaw’s sanity can testify locally while other evidence may be heard in New York. District Attorney Mack pushes for transfer of the case, arguing taxpayers shouldn’t fund the defense while Thaw’s insanity is questioned. Adjournment set for May 11 with optimism of Thaw’s release.
In Lakewood on May 4 a telegram from the Journal reports Mrs. Cleveland stating Grover Cleveland's condition worsens. A strict guard remains at the Cleveland apartment with no access to the wing of the closed hotel. Public belief grows that his illness is more serious, though no confirmation is available.
Eleven bodies recovered in Fort Wayne Indiana morgue after a hotel fire at the Aveline Hotel early yesterday. Fire reported from wiring near the elevator shaft, guests trapped in rooms unable to escape as flames surged through the building. Fire apparatus arrived late, aiding rescues attempted from windows. many injuries and missing persons feared.
Interest grows in a proposed plan to establish a dental clinic for public schools. The idea, discussed at a Board of Education meeting after a recommendation from President Woolsey of the New Jersey Dental Society, has prompted a special committee to confer with him. A dentist is expected to speak to teachers at a city gathering on Morrell Street, outlining potential benefits for students.
A ferryboat on the Dnieper River in Solheft province capsized yesterday, 120 persons drowned and thirty saved. The vessel carried inherent travelers and crew, with tragically heavy losses reported as rescuers worked through the incident.
Telegraph reports Judge Gray marked his sixty birthday with a formal celebration. The event highlighted his long service as a respected member of the bench as colleagues noted his steady judgment.
State President exhorts union men to stand firm as the Master Carpenters Association proclaims an open shop in Elizabeth after a May strike over a $2 weekly wage cut. Deputies and Brotherhood leaders urge staying united while banks and employers face pressure amid labor tension.
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