14 May 1910
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1910
Page
1
A vehicle veered through a fence near the home stretch injuring no one, driver W Endicott unhurt though the crash caused damage. The accident started as the car struck a barrier, with 15 people and a crowd witnessing the moment as officials investigated the scene.
Reported protests by miners' allies followed an explosion that entombed workers. Homer and Lonsdinle arrived to assist but stalemated attempts to reach the entombed victims as rescuers faced dangerous conditions and efforts paused.
Fragmentary notes reference Wardlaw and Misa and a trial delay. Names appear with unrelated phrases and dates, making precise details unclear. The document hints at a postponement and potential witnesses or parties but lacks coherent context or outcomes.
Coburn report dated May 1 shows a deficiency estimate for the general expenditure. The total for the current year appears around 419 and a prior year figure near 10.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a wagon incident where a person was run over near Maple Street. The wheels reportedly struck a victim causing injury and an ambulance was dispatched to the Alverian Memorial Hospital for treatment.
A confusing report describes a dispute between two brothers, with claims of assault. John Shannesk informs that Frank, of Thiew street, assaulted him and sought police help. On arrival, the parties chose not to file a complaint and told the officer to leave.
A graft probe results in eight month jail terms and fines up to 85 000 for several officials including Toheeawhwe the Folanadd and Maria Kinste. Former council members and bank officials face sentences as investigators reveal bribe payments and forged certificates used to secure doctored credentials amid a widening scheme.
About one hundred Barrett Manufacturing employees won wage increases after a threatened strike. Unskilled workers received 1 to 15 cents more per day, boosting the daily pay by about 40 cents for some, while skilled workers and night shift saw no change. Company officials credited the concession to the petition among workers and said the raise would appear in this afternoon's pay envelopes.
A garbled note references police action and obedience with a promise of a dry Sunday. It mentions the police department and a command to ensure compliance, alongside a local union college listing and address for Union Business College in Dix Building, Broad Street, led by Principal V. R. Berriman.
Rep from Newark and state officials gathered at the Free Public Library for the New Jersey Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis fourth annual convention. Chloe Ny Fowler was elected to the directorate and Dr Gordon K. Dickinson presided praising county efforts for a tuberculosis hospital.
Hoffstott, president of the Pressed Steel Car Company, has his habeas corpus writ denied by a U.S. court in New York connected to extradition proceedings to Pittsburgh over bribery charges. The defense was granted a stay to allow an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Ex governor Rollins, connected to former governor Frank Wet Rollins, was accused of conspiring to smuggle jewelry. Arraigned yesterday, she declined comment while her attorney and son Douglas appeared for examination. The Journal in Newark outlines sale locations for Elisabeth Daily Journal and notes framing photos at C Muir & Son in Newark.
Police rounded up Jobo Connelly Cheyton Bub wok Edward Minus and Anna Bales after a string of break ins. They confessed to stealing from Richwil Schubert on St Fourth Street and Gustav Thath on Hull Street. All four faced arraignment and were held for Grand Jury.
The Library Commission reports difficulty locating a suitable site for a new library. Despite examining many options, none meet requirements, delaying the project. Residents interested in the library question are urged to send their views to the commission.
A Hyde murder trial stalled as jurors fail to reach a verdict amid conflicting testimony. The proceedings stretched with repeated deliberations and unsettled questions on key evidence, leaving the outcome unresolved.
A garbled report notes Ballinger visiting Taft at the White House and mentions brief remarks by officials. The text references the attorney general and solicitor general and a meat market, with several unclear phrases and names due to OCR errors.
Police charged Marlin Neil with domestic assault after a quarrel with his wife Mie Neil at their home in Crontonk. Detectives and the City Attorney assisted in the arrest and he was taken to the Criminal Court.
Fragmentary report describes a saloon duel resulting in two deaths. The account mentions several names and actions, with unclear sequence and many garbled terms, but centers on a deadly confrontation in a public venue and subsequent confusion among witnesses.
Vollasing an ines oat sik week Willan S Mersepen, longtime resident of Embeth, New York, died at his home in New York City. He was president of Sybille & Company and active in trade associations. survived by his wife Miliza Pereine and family.
A fragment describes President Roosevelt as a guest of a big game hunter. The dated text references Roosevelt’s travels, meetings in India and Africa, and an event involving a silver plate trophy. The narrative voice blends travel scenes with political context and future plans.
Fragmentary OCR text references prosecutions against government figures and names such as Haskell and Jo Wiberg. Mentions legal actions, dates, and payments amid scattered phrases suggesting a historical public affairs notice or court reporting. Complex, unclear segments limit precise reconstruction but indicate ongoing prosecutions and related legal matters.
Report says Fowler’s renomination is assured as supporters mobilize across Morris and Union counties. Opponents claim a convention plan may back a direct Republican primary fight while peers warn of a political deathnell if discontent surfaces in the eastern district.
Telegraph report from Mentiert France on May 14 describes a severe quake that shook the town for hours. People fled their homes and gathered in streets praying as structures were damaged and casualties reported with some losses acknowledged.
Reports describe a tense situation as Pueblo Indians are driven from homelands amid warnings to quell threats. Territorial authorities move to arrest suspected leaders while troops prepare for potential clashes.
Fragmentary readable words reference Wall Street and voters with scattered names and places. The text lacks coherent events or details to summarize into a factual news item.
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