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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1905

Page

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Ninth New Jersey Heroes Honored By Tar Heel Fighters

Newbern North Carolina May 16 survivors of the Ninth New Jersey Regiment honored for fighting forty years ago were welcomed warmly in the sunny South. Jersey delegates arrived, greeted by Governor Glenn and local officials amid cheers as private car banners and a dedication program accompanied the unveiling of a monument to fallen comrades.

New Jersey Tar Hest Newbern N. C Southland Jersey North Carolina Kennon Glenn Joe Ip van Salen Trenton Sporecki Umvedli Scordieg North Caroline DKU Fusan Port Arthur Harbi Lisoyang Mukden Tieling Japan

New York Honors Veteran of the War of 1812

New York paid solemn honors to Hiram Cronk, last veteran of the War of 1812. Cronk’s body was moved to Hite Cemetery and interred at Victory Hill with military honors. City officials, long lines, and a catafalque in City Hall marked the farewell, with Cronk’s family among generations present.

New York Hiram Cronk Thanga Hite Cemetery Victory Hill Wasnd Dieth Tage Craikwis Army of the Dead

Troublesome Fire Destroys Property In Oita Kerioa

A fire damaged a local property as investigators traced the blaze to an unstable structure. Fire crews contained the flames after several hours, with no injuries reported. Officials warn residents to review safety plans and update smoke detectors.

Ted Oita Kerioa Eo Rey Ete Daaape

Beheadings in Names at Mata Fre and Bara, Ladies' Tailor

A fragmentary OCR item notes beheadings involving Mata Fre and Bara, a ladies' tailor. The readable text hints at name alterations or fraud but lacks full context or dates. Further readable details are needed to specify actions, places, or outcomes.

Bara Behead Mata Fre

Railroad suit seeks 20000 for death of Plainfield man

Mary E. Stein of Plainfield sues The Central Railroad Company for 20000 in damages after her husband John Stein was killed at the Dunellen station while walking to visit his mother. The suit, argued today with attorneys Lindabury and Barkalow for the railroad, contends the company is wholly responsible due to unsafe conditions.

Central Railroad Company Lewyers B Lindabury and Barkalow Buprems Court Mary E. Stein Plainfield John Stein Dunellen Coritmax Decemi Sam Fap Wasra Olani Hia Howe Plainfa Stein

Comptroller Boonett Busy Signing Delinquent Tax Warrants

Comptroller Boonett today is signing about six thousand warrants for delinquent tax payers. The task is monotonous but the official remains cheerful and persistent. Notices to pay involve interest at ten percent and fees to the constable, with possible personal liability and potential detention until debts are cleared.

Boonett Han Bean

Revolutionary Proclamation Circulates in Odessa

Revolutionary proclamation urged people to pray for Admiral Rodjestvensky defeat. Reports from Udenny Russia note tens of thousands of copies broadcast, warning that Russian victory would empower autocracy and bureau cracy, risking renewed life for the regime.

Udenny Russia Social Democratic Rodjestvensky

Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association Meeting

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association met at City Hall. Mary Baldwin was appointed to oversee fund distribution. Col. Collina urged postponing further collection until September 1 and then vigorous action to recover remaining funds.

Soldiers and Sailors’ Monument Association Mary Baldwin Col. Collina

Relief of Crippled Children Society Meeting Note

At the annual Milnabeth Society meeting held at Christ Church rectory Mrs William J R Wilson and others discussed acts related to aiding a Newark home where a Bumbeth society cares for one child Monthly Tastings of theath society are held.

Milnabeth Society Christ Church William JR. Wilson Ae Wace Newark Bumbeth Society Weth Society

Mayor Berry Sets A Precedent In City School Tour

Mayor Berry with Commissioner Groves inspected city schools today. Superintendent Shearer guided them by automobile through uptown then downtown campuses. Felicitous remarks were aired at several schools, marking the first head city official to undertake such a district tour.

Berry Groves Shearer

Plattdeutcher Ladies Hold Annual May Ride

The Plattdeutecher Ladies Society gathered at Hall and Grove Newark for their annual May ride. Four stage leaders led the members in a program of races and games before returning home after the noon hour.

Plattdeutecher Plattdeutecher Ladies’ Society Hall Grove Newark Schoepal Heal

Closing of It Michael's Bazar Performed at St Michael's

A late evening at St Michael's Church featured a farce titled Freddy's Chest Aunt with a cast including Harmon, Hammer Stra, Rose Van Bergen Craigin Dietrich and Hedderick. The mysterious bath mystic affair drew interest, followed by dancing and refreshments for attendees.

St. Michael's Church Freddy

Knights of Columbus parade at Plainfield carnival

Plainfield welcomed a jolly Knights of Columbus crowd last night with a pet animal exhibition for Muhlenberg Hospital. A 100-strong group traveled by car, led by Grand Knight J McCaffrey and other officers, as a brass band led the procession to the carnival where Chairman Fink of the arrangements committee greeted the visitors.

Plainfield Knights of Columbus William Strengbutt Muhlanberg Hospital Bayley Herter William Neafeey P. Leo Donlon W. Kraft A. McCaffrey Plainfeld Mai Brou Fink Committee On

Van Vechten Prize Awarded at Rutgers New Brunswick

The Van Vechten prize for the best essay on a topic relative to foreign missions has been awarded to Simon Blocker, a Rutgers senior. This marks the third year in succession that Mr Hinker has won the prize. The competition offers a cash award as part of the prize.

van Vechten Rutgers New Brunswick Simon Blocker Thin Hinker Ov Cay Theatris Prise

Jersey City Tests Voorhees Tax Act to Court

Jersey City intends to test the Voorhees Franchise Tax Act in court. The city, via Corporation Counsel, argues the act is unconstitutional and seeks a ruling to stop seizure of chattels tied to the Public Service Corporation for arrears. City Collector Fry has levied on the property as part of the tax action. The Public Service Corporation has paid franchise tax to the state under the Voorhees Act and will certify the action to defend against sale of attached chattels.

Corporation Counsel Record Fry Public Service Corporation

General Chaffee Praises Army Posts

General Chaffee expresses satisfaction with Army posts in the Southwest and elsewhere after his return. He notes excellent conditions and high morale among troops.

Chaffee Oe Wee

For Everybody Fish Clams Mussels in Sree LSS

Fragmented OCR note lists seafood items For Everybody fish clams mussels with unclear surrounding text. Likely a catalog or ad snippet from a market page. No clear dates or entities to anchor.

Niagara Power Co Vice President Dead in Falls

A Niagara Falls official, serving as vice president of the Niagara Power Company, died following abdominal surgery. The death results from peritonitis after the operation.

Niagara Power CO Mre Falls

Verdict in trolley injury case awards Robie and kin

The jury found for Mrs. Sarah Robinson of Meadow Street against North Jersey Street Railway Co. She won 225 for herself and 125 for her band. The suit claimed she was thrown from a car at Elizabeth Avenue Jaques Street on December 7 last, with damages sought of 1000.

Sarah Robinson Meadow Street North Jersey Street Railway Company Robie

Elizabethtown Battle Day Funds Rally

A chaotic snippet from a local notice mentions a campaign in New Jersey. The fragment references Elizabethtown and a fundraising effort labeled Battle Day Funds tied to a person or group named Joan. Details are incomplete, but the item suggests a public appeal or meeting.

Elizabethtown

Shoe News: Peter Peron Seeks Local Repair Shop

A fragmentary notice notes Peter Peron seeking a local repair shop for footwear services. The readable text mentions Lary and Ted but lacks full details, making it difficult to confirm exact location or dates.

Peter Peron

Arden Post Hero of Harrisburg Wreck

Arden Post of 22 Hazard Place was injured in the big Harrisburg wreck on the Pennsylvania Railway Thursday. The Pittsburg Patriot notes he helped arrange relief, bound his own wounds, and cheered fellow patients while staying in Harrisburg hospital. He remains on his back, with a long recovery ahead, but is not in danger. Two dozen survivors still in hospital.

Arden Post Harrisburg Hazard Place Pennsylvania Pittsburg Eliabeth Hie Post Bee *Pital

Sensation in Wood trial unfolds witness claim

The Wood murder trial resumes with George H. Wood facing questions about a supposed five man influence. Franklin D. Mack, a civil engineer, is named as a real figure who would testify in rebuttal. Prosecutors and Mrs Wood challenge the existence of this Mack as described by the prisoner. The day opens with Dr Sidney D Wilgus testifying that Wood is insane.

Somerin George H. Weoda New York Williams Franklin D. Mack Woody Long Branch John A. Mean Newpore Tonuraner 1 Ompany Roger Saivat Mack Wood Franklin Mack Theiogs Ana Net Sidney D. Wilgus

Presbyterians Open General Assembly at Winona Lake

The General Assembly opened with candidates Dr Moffett of Washington and Jefferson College and Hendy of Jefferson Mo filling key positions. Notables present included Justice Harlan, Mrs Harlan, and William Jennings Bryan. Bryan attended as president of Presbyterian colleges while Harlan urged building a Presbyterian cathedral in Washington.

General Assembly Moffett Washington and Jefferson College Hendy Jefferson Philadelphia Sharement Winone Justice Harlan United States Supreme Court Harlan William Jennings Bryan Justce Harlan

Nan Patterson Did Not Make Confession

New York May 18 Abe Levy who defended Nan Patterson during her murder trial states in morning pews that Patterson admitted holding the revolver when the shot that killed Coenar Young was fired Levy calls the claim a malicious lie and says he was last man to discuss the case with such men

New York Abe Levy Nan Patterson Menine Levy Mies Patterson Coenar Young Lam Mm Miunner

Governor Stokes Rushed to Newbern for Memorial Ceremonies

Treston May 18 Governor Stokes hurried to North Carolina to take part in unveiling the monument to the Ninth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers Infantry and the return of the Beaufort Plow Boys in the Southern city. He boarded Clinton Street station at 11 93 4 PM yesterday for New Bern where ceremonies will be held this morning.

Treston Stokes North Carolina New Jersey Volunteers of Infantry Beaufort Jett Clinton Street Phace Tin Erarvises

Surprise party honors Mrs. Fred Veldman at 339 Maratatty

Mrs. Fred Veldman of 330 Maratatty street was feted by Joania Ladies' Bowling Club and the Ladies of the Liederkransing for a surprise party. Dancing and gifts accompanied the affair celebrating her thirty ninth birth anniversary.

Fred Veldman Joania_Ladies’ Bowling Club

Cunard Line steamer aground near Gandy Mook before tow

A Cunard Line steamer ran aground six miles off Gandy Mook while bound for Liverpool. Tugs from the fleet attempted to refloat her, with crew reported uninjured. A wrecking tug and steam paddle boat New Jur were involved in rescue efforts amid a multi‑stage refloating attempt.

New York Cunard Line Gandy Mook Weisere L J. Merritt New Jur

Eloper Found Dead in New York Hotel

Herbert Mepier, said to be son of a wealthy De land, Florida businessman, was found dead in a room at Herman Sasern's Hotel from morphine poisoning. A woman calling herself Mrs. Dons Miller who had accompanied him to the hotel days earlier was arrested and reportedly attempted suicide rather than face police. The two were neighbors at Deland and had a long feud.

New York Herbert Mepier Deland Fla Herman Sasern Dons Miller Tse Rotel Clark Delend

Wall Street Mixed Activity Amid Bear Raids and Tariff Talk

New York trading morning showed intensified voices and scattered buys in Iron and Steel, with over 14,000 shares traded as traders anticipated tariff changes. Amalgamated Copper faced selling pressure but still attracted demand, while government bonds and other issues experienced varied movement. The market reflected uncertainty over policy shifts and potential reopening of tariffs influencing active interest.

New York Tigard Panama Canal Arer Tarif Tredley Centaur

Confession Reveals Girl Wrote Notes Alleging Devil Within

Local reports recount a pastor and police officials inquirer into a string of threatening letters tied to a missing Marshall Street case. The girl confessed she wrote the notes herself claiming the devil possessed her. Chief Tenney and Captain O Leary pursued the letters with Rev. Mr. Elisan and others as investigators weighed motives and timelines.

Elisan Tenney O'Leary Whany Hayden Ben Marshall Siest Nevers Hervalf John ¥. Hikou East Baptist Church Otbeck Marshall Street Post Office Department Ellson R. DB. Whitehead Eile Eltson Teaney Leary

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