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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1907
Page
1
Police report a 51¢ robbery at Central involving R A Shops where two men were arrested. They allegedly stole valuable tools worth hundreds from the shop, with one suspect described as a 40 year old expert bookkeeper who kept a system of records. Police recovered much of the goods. both men were committed to jail.
The Boudinot Chapter holds its meeting Monday at 3:30 pm at the Post office building. In the absence of Mr Brown the regent presided. Mr Dee is expected to speak, with Mrs Putnam and others noted as participants.
A gathering last night in Company C rooms marked the second meeting of the Phil Kearny Guard Veterans Association. Major W. B. Martin, absent, presides as president of the Second Regiment group while H. A. Pierson acts as vice president. Captain R. P. Stes and Robert Montgomery were among attendees.
Voter turnout nears forty thousand as Journal reports a record showing intensified support for local contestants. Campaign managers urge supporters to rally with enthusiasm and secure additional votes, noting a friendly but heated intra county contest.
Woolmineter Reserve Company plans major improvements to property along Upton Avenue and nearby streets near Princestr and Parker road. The project aims to enhance local infrastructure and property access, signaling a significant development for the area.
Rahway May 16 Mis George Bo sung of Mania street and Elisabeth is now in the hands of a lawyer to press a charge of assault against deputy tax collector Viter McGurk of Bond street. The woman alleges McGurk dragged her from bed and later returned at night seeking payment of $1407 owed to a relative. A witness says she has been an invalid for six years and medical care was needed following the incident.
A legal notice reports Foster Callahan of East Grand Street denies assault and battery allegations by Charles White, former Lone Niller bartender on Broad Street, naming Ned Nugent and David as connected parties in the case.
Frank Burke was hosted to a dinner at Davis's home last night, hosted by friends who Shawed their hospitality with a warm, social gathering. The event reflected local community ties and featured conversation and companionship among attendees.
A German Day program in the city will be a daylong celebration Wednesday. Organized by the German-American Central Verein, it will feature men and women in contests, music, sketches, party games, and a series of events from morning until night. Prizes are described as numerous and valuable. officials and guests will attend.
Fragmentary notice records a reception related to Aoki and events at 80 Wall Fork, with scattered names and locations. The legible bits reference a city event, offices, and a reception but key details are missing or garbled.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Buck County OL S Quest and Austin with unclear reference. Readable fragments include names like Chub and Miisahats and references to dates and a seat. Details are too garbled to confirm event, location, or outcome.
Secretary of the Navy plans to name one of the new 30,000 ton battleships the Delaware after the state. The move is part of a broader scheme to assign names to three dreadnaught class ships while replacing cruiser names with city names such as Schenectady and Rochester. The article notes Utah and North Dakota have already been associated with ships and hints at further name changes for battle fleet units.
The seventeenth anniversary of Clan Gordon was celebrated at Grand Army Hall with about two hundred Scottish members and children in attendance. Chief James MacMaster preached, with dignitaries including Chief Daughter Mrnt Barah Wear and Pant Chief Daughters Mrs. Andree McTaggart and Mrs. Bar clay on stage. John Bowden, piper of Clan Forbes, played bagpipes accompanied by Highland songs and violin pieces. The event featured singing and readings as part of the commemorations.
The market ended weak with a late rally attempt as investors weighed lowest readings and blight fears. Traders faced liquidity concerns while government policy signals and corporate results kept sentiment fragile into the session.
A fragmented local page item mentions Vib te Titanate 690 and related terms with unclear context as readable text. No clear event dates or entities beyond product codes, making a concrete summary difficult.
An incident aboard Train 616 on the Philadelphia and Reading route near the Bay Bridge resulted in a wreck with no serious injuries. The locomotive left Jersey City on schedule, slowed over the bridge, and a series of mechanical actions and a derailment followed before investigators contended with the aftermath in Union County.
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