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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1908

Page

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Hungarian Husband Attacks Wife. Husband Held

An enraged Hungarian beat and attacked his wife in Linden, chasing her to the office of Justice of the Peace William H. Donaldson for refuge. He swung a chair at her head, nearly killing her, before bystander protection and the revolver threat deterred him. The man was jailed as a formal complaint and additional assault charges were filed.

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Uneman Tumbles From High Pole In Wyoming Street Incident

Joseph Lynch a lineman for United Electric fell from a pole at Waver Wyplaw and North Broad streets receiving nine blows to the head. He was unconscious, regained consciousness briefly, and was taken to Dr J A Green’s office. An ambulance then transported him to General Hospital with a severe brain concussion and shock. his recovery is uncertain. Lynch lives at 574 Wakintat street.

Joaeph Lynch United Electric Company Waver Wyplaw North Broad Street Lyne Ofice Lynch Wakntat- Street

String of murders credited to painter

Fragmentary text reports a series of killings attributed to a painter. Police are suggested to pursue the suspect, with unclear details and mixed words about charges and locations. The garbled OCR leaves the core claim as an alleged pattern of crimes and an investigative focus.

Painter

License Transfer Filed By Tennessee Court

A terse entry notes a license transfer action filed in the Tennessee court system involving parties Jamie Pits and Fannobet Toy with Linden connected to the matter. The document references a Frank Handco and Bard War Wall as related names in the filing context.

Tn Court of Eee i Fannobet Toy Td & Linden Frank Handco

Special Session of Council Tonight on Annexation

A special City Council meeting is called to complete arrangements for the annexation of El Mora to Elletteth. A committee will confer with Union township to finalize details of transferring that portion to Elizabeth jurisdiction. The session was convened after legal issues prevented deferral to the next regular meeting.

Put Pond el Mora Elletteth Union Township Elizabeth

Elopement Love Across Race Ends in Prison Sentence

Bertha Miller a 15 year old girl from Harlingen and lover James Williams a Black man were caught while seeking a pastor to marry after eloping in a horse and buggy. Williams was sentenced to six years in State Prison for theft of the horse and buggy used in the elopement. The romance ended as authorities separated them. Miller was held and later released to a sister in Somerset county after Williams began serving his term.

Bertha Miller Harlingen James Williama Elizabeth Tle Abe Miller Theodore K Hoagland Williams Jooung Negro Carota Ind Newee Somerset Souks Penile Mear Courney Pullts Schenck Hoagland Miller Girl Sherif Rona Somerset ‘County Somerville Durin A Land

School Estimate Board Seeks Right on Law

An unclear document records a meeting of a local school estimate board seeking legal right or guidance. It mentions transportation and main stem railway issues, with names and places obscured by OCR errors. The fragmentary text references officials and potential actions but lacks clear dates or outcomes.

School Estimate Board Gourpulier Keble Trenie Sipeatecloni Dario

Griggs Praises Hanna Ideal American Former NJ Governor

Cleveland May 23 A grand statue of the late Senator Hanna of Ohio was unveiled in Wade Park beside Euclid Avenue. Governor Harrie and Ohio officials attended along with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other dignitaries. John W. Griggs of Patterson spoke, praising Hanna as an ideal American who combined business success with public service.

Cleveland Ohio Morean A. Hanns Wade Park Euclid Avenue St. Gandens Manga Harrie Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Seasion Columbus Fairbanks Taft Treasury Cortelyou Republican National Committee John Hayes Hammon Underwood Erie Railroad Ruth McCormick Mabel Hanna Parsons John W. Griggs Paterson Attorar The United Staten Hinnal Impant Sesstor Hasna Hanna Sasicata William McKinley Turer McKinley Serrate Serac Beatonee Benator Seat Hanne Cere Jnta

Taft Nails Lie In Fayetteville Report

A Fayetteville story circulated in Cincinnati on May 2 claims Secretary Taft stamped misstatements to color a dining scene with a lie. The report asserts there is no foundation for the allegation and disputes the charge.

Tetegreph Cincinnati

Denial From White House on New Haven Suit

President and Attorney General deny any rift over the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad suit. Officials say cabinet debated where to file and that Massachusetts action does not alter federal proceedings under the Sherman act. Boston predicts an early trial with months of proof before a decision.

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Civil Service Exam Hear In City At Morrell Street School

The largest class yet gathered at Morrell Street School to take civil service exams for post clerk and carrier positions. Sixty-one attended the session with forty-five in the carrier category. The others pursued clerical roles amid concerns over rising exam numbers and shrinking training funds.

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German Lutheran Church to mark 50th anniversary celebration

The German Lutheran Church in Port and Crow will observe its fiftieth founding anniversary with a five day series of services starting tomorrow. The program includes an historical sermon by Rev Christin Fischer, the unveiling of an altar cross donated by the Ladies' Aid Society, choral selections, and reunions of past confirmants. Sunday school anniversary exercises will follow with an address by Rev C Konig.

Lauthern Port and Crow Atrests Christin . Fischer Ofpanisaton Ladies’ Aid Society SW. Duwald

King of Bayway Eviction Row Triggers Court Restraint

A Newark court granted a restraining order against Jere Heatley also known as Jere Bentley the self styled King of Bayway amid a dispute with rival Scherrer. The case centers on notices posted to tenants and boarders warnings of eviction if they patronize the rival business. Bentley allegedly blocked customers by pickets and once seized beer from men leaving the rival's place.

Jere Bently Palacks William Schecrer South Front Atreet Gaarwaseytley Jere Heatley Howell Newark Alfred A. Stein Abe. David Scherrer Camhe Bayway Elizabeth Schderer Han Scheerer

Swamp murder mystery case takes new turn

The case centers on Theodore Whitmore whose wife’s murder trial starts Monday as Albert Thompson of Elizabeth links Whitmore to a gang led by Bartlett. Bartlett claims Whitmore, Donnelly, and others robbed stores in Trenton and Albany and used boats on the Hudson to move loot. Bartlett’s alleged confession places the Idle Hour boat and Harrison area murder near the Jersey City jail where Whitmore awaits trial.

Billy" Bartlett Jersey City Theodora Whitmore Elizabeth Trenton Newark Jermey Harrison Swamp Albert Thompson Bartlett Whitmore Aleve Donnelly New York Albany Atlee Maceerig Taat Wart Garven Vere Harrison

My Valet opens henget establishment at 907 Morris avenue

Announcement from My Valet company advertises a new henget establishment at 907 Morris Avenue offering goods called for and delivered with telephone contact. The notice includes garbled lines about orders, parties, and products, mentioning Broad Street Chestnut area and various unclear services.

Morris Avenue

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