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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1906

Page

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Teachers seek pay raises under city schooling plan

The Board of Education backs a plan for gradual salary increases for teachers and principals. If approved by the Board of School Estimate, raises range from 50 to 100 dollars annually across grades and roles, with female staff seeing higher bumps. The proposal could cost the city about 6,000 more yearly in salaries within three years, drawing renewed talks at Battin High School where salaries are viewed as uneven.

Tin Board of Education Aeboels Ravinun Qoachors Board of School Estimate Ales Urmiiione BOSU Realdie Battin High School

Mapes Injured In City Auto Collision

A trolley car incident near East Grand Street Tuesday afternoon led to Mapes being struck by a passing automobile. He was knocked down, thrown several feet, and suffered a dislocated shoulder and a lacerated left leg. He was taken to a local hospital where doctors reported he is in improved condition but will be laid up for some time.

Mapes Tronpanita Wettian Vr. LR

Principals to Certify School Bill Correctness

The Board of Education decided last night that principals must certify the accuracy of school bills for materials delivered. Dr. Reilly reduced resolutions affecting this. Committees will oversee bill correctness and fund deliveries, ensuring proper handling of board funds.

Board of Education Utter Q Dr. Reilly McBoels

Noah Woodruff Hurt At Roselle Park

Roselle Park May 10 a frehholder Nash Woodruff was injured around 9 30 in the morning when boarding a trolley on First Avenue near Locust Street He was thrown dislocating a shoulder and bruised with a cut hand Tiveryman Baker carried him home and Dr Pleriom attended the injuries The victim suffers keenly from pain and cannot lie down due to bruises

Roselle Park Frehholder Nash Woodruff First Avenue Locust Street Roselle Woodrult Tiveryman Baker

Bail of Woman Crook Reduced By Judge Fort

Wordmas reports Justice Fort lowered bail for Ellen O Connor the woman caught May 1 aiding a confederate in robbing saloonkeeper Adam Muctie on Bal sable avenue. The case involved alleged accomplice Hale Mahon and ends with O Connor’s name variant Wel O Connor in the Journal synopsis.

Justice Fort Ellen O'Connor Adam Muctie Alee 'Ushe Mahon Fort Iifon Oommen Wethe

Mrs Duke Appeals From Decree In Divorce Case

In Trenton on May 10 Mrs Lillian N Duke filed in the Court of Chancery a formal appeal from a recent decree granting a divorce to her husband tobacco magnate Duke. The appeal was argued by Henry G Parker and Samant Kalisch and seeks to take the case to higher courts where testimony may differ from the vice-chancellor's findings.

Trenton Lillian N. Dike Thix Charbcery Tae BS Duke Ti Be Iliverce Hauncey G. Parker OnMrae Samant Kalisch Duke Pitney Doke Frank Huntoon

Three month old bitten by rat in crib

A three month old child was bitten on the hand by a rat that accessed the crib in Merrie Bre’s home. The frightened baby was bundled into a shawl and taken to Dr. Liven Faulks’s office on East Servey Street for care after the incident disrupted the night’s sleep.

Merrie Darte Liven Faulks East Serevy Street

Woman Fatally Poisons Self in Home Incident

Mrs Simandi of 48 Fultan Street took carbolic acid in a suicide attempt. She was found at home and rushed to Gentes Hospital by ambulance but died of the poisoning. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the act.

Local Jail Inmate Questioned In Grand Jury Sale Claim

In county jail Loura Johnson a 4 segro man said to belong to Mowart was brought from Plainfeld this morning. Prosecutors planned to question the wetland grand jury about alleged sale activity. The report notes potential involvement in a 54 3a Srippe Fille sale case and related morning proceedings.

Loura Johnson Mowart Plainfeld Wetlan Grand Jury

Atwater Favored for County Court Appointment

In Union County, consensus favors Judge E. B. Atwater for County Court judge, with C. Addison Swift likely to become District Court judge. W. K. Angelman’s name fades amid bar endorsements, and a meeting of the Union County Bar Association aims to back Atwater, applauded by Judge Gilhooly for his ability and probity.

E. 8. Atwater Stokes C. Addison Swift W.K. Angelman Plainfield Union County Bar Association Atwater Winhes Gilhooly Judge Atwater

Newark Strike Sparks Clash At Central Avenue Site

On May 10 in Newark a strike at Central Avenue and Tenth Street drew ten mounted officers and ten patrolmen. Rocks flew and clubs swung as stones struck officers Gilroy and Veith. Revolvers were drawn by both sides but eight arrests were made without a shot fired.

Newark Central Avenue Tenth Street Gilroy Veith

Public Service Men Strike Over Hour Change Demands

Newark reports 200 Public Service workers from the construction department strike after the Public Berries Corporation rejects a request for a seventeen cent hourly wage increase and a nine hour Saturday shift. The firm offers the nine hour Saturday but wants five tenths of an hour deducted on other weeks to compensate.

Newark Public Berries Corporation Ofeda Moon Atzty

Explosion Fatalities Reported After Powder Mill Blast

A powder mill blast near Wilmington reportedly killed one man and badly burned another. Authorities, including David Mack and William McRae, are named in preliminary reports as victims. The incident occurred May 10 and investigators are assessing the scene.

Wilmington David Tees Mack Will Allo William MrCrea

May Parade and Dance at Local School

A brief notice mentions a May parade and dance at the school on Monday. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a seating or time arrangement and a focus on local bands and poultry or trade items.

Spier Defaulter Theory Shaken by Inquest Findings

New York May 10 expert accountants examine the books of Charles Spier longtime aide to Henry H Rogers of Standard Oil. Spier found dead with a bullet in his heart at his Sinten Island home. Report says Spier was not a defaulter for large sums and Rogers, the chief loser, faced questions over embezzlement and hypothecated securities. Partners and investigators weigh whether Spier’s death was murder or burglary as Seier’s suspected misdeeds loom.

New York Charles Spier Henry H. Rogers Standard Oil Company Sinten Island Rogers Spier Rogers Han Ates Prag Oot Ag

Murderer Faints On Sentencing In Morristown Court

Morristown May 10 Within hours of his murder conviction the defendant fainted as the death sentence was announced by Justice Garretson for the Jan 17 Montville Mrs Hattie Decker shooting. The prisoner showed weakness before the court and required assistance returning to his cell.

Morristown Mobieh Mra Hattie C. Decker Montville Garretion

Sicilians in deadly duel leaves two dead in street fight

Brooklyn police report a fatal knife duel near a girl's home involving Florence Unger and Pascal. Both men, after a quarrel, stabbed each other until near death. Pascal collapsed as the onlookers watched. Police seek the surviving combatant as the victim bleeds out.

Wisteani Joue Brooklyn Hallane Florence Unger Pascal

Scaffold Collapse Hurts Workers on Jackson Avenue

A scaffold failed during construction on Jackson Avenue near Palmer Street, injuring two men. One man with a scalp wound was taken to Aberian Brothers Hospital after receiving first aid. the other escaped with non serious injuries and returned home.

Jackson Avenua Palrmont Ibrae Palmer Street Aberian Brothers

Opening of Russia's Dow a Landmark in Liberty

Broad crowds filled St Petersburg as the Downe Russia’s new National Assembly met in the Winter Palace. Emperor Nicholas proclaimed the Douma’s opening and delivered the throne’s address, signaling a quasi constitutional era and hopes for future freedoms amid a glittering imperial ceremony.

Rt. Petersburg Downe Russia Winter Palace Nicholas Doumain Houken

Racecar Crash Hurts Six In Newark Belleville Route

A carload of youths returning from a dance at Hissile pleasure park collided with a telegraph pole on the Newark Belleville line. Six were hurt, two may die. The party, from Belleville and nearby areas, crashed after speeding down a grade at forty miles per hour and striking the pole. Dr Edward O Cyphers treated the unconscious victims, including Julia Maher Annie Leaine Jennie Kane Frank Martin William H Vermford and William Davis. Four expected to recover.

Eberon Hissile Pleasure Park Newark Belleville Belleville Newark Washington Avenue Edward O. Cyphers Julia Maher Washington Street Annie Leaine Williams Street Jennie. Kane Dow Street Frank Martin New Bridge Street William Hum Gerford Washington Arena William Davis Grove Street Jenny City Misa Kane Mr. Martin Ti In

Double Tragedy in Brooklyn Reported at Court Street

New York May 19 James Macchia and Gelesti were found murdered in their rooms at 4 Court Street Brooklyn. The accused used a weapon to crush their skulls, then severed the jugular to ensure death. A suspect fled the Doothiacking establishment nearby, prompting a police chase.

New York James Macchia bin Wits Gelesti Court Street Brooklyn

Cromwell Attacks Again In Senate Hearing

May 1 Washington reports show William N Cromwell facing questions in the Senate committee on the purchase of the Faceme Hoileed share at the Secretary of War's request. President thanks mentioned. witnesses clashed but no new material details emerged as Taft described the transfer in testimony.

Weshington Wm. N. Cromwell Gonatecama Taft

Wall Street Dailies Note Irregular Price Moves at Open

May 14 New York stock scene shows irregular movements on the open board with large room traders active. Brokers report persistent Union Pacific and Northern Pacific activity by well-known houses tied to Beechard Old Interests. Government bonds hold steady as general market tone lifts modestly amid cautious London participation.

New York Prica London Ty Toote & Campae Graf Tom Brokers Broad Street MIL & Bt. P Nash Missouri Pacife Nik West J. Crmtral Abe Texas Pacific

Chinese Laundryman Sues Officer After City Hall Hearing

A Chinese laundryman Charlie Sing of 858 Elizabeth avenue charged Officer Joseph Conboy with drinking on duty and assault in uniform. The Police Committee found Conboy guilty and suspended him for a period. The hearing, held behind closed doors, featured Chinese witnesses and an interpreter. Lawyer Samuel Sehleimer represented Sing. Abe J. Davidactet defended Conboy. The committee deliberated about an hour before Sing pursued damages up to 300 dollars.

Charlie Sing Elizabeth Avenue Joseph Conboy Conboy Sing Kenely Stein and Taylor Samuel Sehleimer Connolly Abe J. Davidactet New York East Meas Sing Hlainaste David Air Wen

Coal Prices Rise in Newark Market Report

Newark dealers announced a 25 cent per ton increase on all coal as wholesalers raised prices by 40 cents per ton. The move follows a noted reduction in supply and reflects a tightening market for anthracite midetsite retail coal.

Newark Alsea

President Roosevelt to Visit Jamestown Expo

President Roosevelt promised to attend the Jamestown Expo, after meeting with Henry L. Taylor of Virginia and C. Broges Johnsok at the White House who presented the invitation. The president pledged to be prompt in his response to the event organizers.

Washington

Gould and Crane Defeated by Englishmen in London May

In London today English competitors beat Gould and Crane by two to one after a contest described as a notable result with possible American influence noted in the commentary. The match ended with the English party prevailing despite early American expectations.

Gould Crane London May Grane

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