24 May 1905
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
1
The article details the Elizabeth census work to begin next Thursday under William R. Littell who has the federal commission. Enumerators sworn in and visiting schedules listed, with penalties for noncompliance and a roster of ward districts and appointed enumerators.
A new trolley line from this city to Newark starts Friday at 5:42 AM from D., L. and W. station. It follows the Prime and Orange street loop, then Broad street Clinton avenue Elisabeth avenue to Lyons Farm, with a mid route stop at Minn late Ferough. Passengers can ride from Dunellen to Hoboken with a Newark change, using Hoboken line cars via Turnpike and Bank street loop to the Lackawanna ferry.
Reports indicate Perth Amboy may become the Bethlehem Steel Works shipping port of Bethlehem Pa. Officials visited in a private car of Lehigh Valley’s GB W Harleman. Bethlehem plans and Russia expansion influence the decision, with Lehigh Valley eager to handle the business.
Presbyterian Young People to Meet features the Associations and Christian Endeavor program. A planned session discusses mission stories and local leadership, highlighting youth engagement and forthcoming activities in the Presbyterian community.
A jury in Plainfield found for Mrs Mary E Stein against Central Railroad Co. for 5000 dollars. The panel deliberated four hours and thirty five minutes. The award settles Mrs Stein's claim for the death of her husband struck by a cart in Dunellen on Christmas morning 1908.
Circuit Court yesterday afternoon ended in non-suit in a case by Anthony Phillips of South Plainfield against Public Service Corporation. The court held Phillips was driving, ending the suit without a ruling on the merits.
An elderly woman described as wandering and apparently demented was apprehended after a reported disturbance. Officer took the woman into custody for safety while awaiting further evaluation. Judge Mabon presided over the matter in a preliminary hearing.
Big crowd greets Taft as Ohio Republicans launch their state convention in Columbus. 1,108 delegates attend the opening, with Taft named chairman and Herrick, Harris, Grosvenor, and Foraker prominent on the ticket and platform to be adopted tomorrow.
Report from Prince Street detail a nocturnal ring that drew seeers to the First Baptist Church. Entry found through an open door with the belfry inspected. no intruder evidence uncovered and the bell mystery remains unsolved.
The Rankin Compensations case in Circuit Court was adjourned until Monday due to the absence of a key defense witness. All jurors were discharged until June 5, with no other causes cited for the delay.
Roselle Park resident William Wyckoff, age 76, admitted to bail on charges including assault and battery against his wife. Bail set at 100 dollars. bond posted after prior vagueness, with case record as details remain sparse.
John Brown, the injured trolley car constructor, of Renne and Ma Sit et. Was Saturday Afra brah.
Stamford Connecticut May 24 William Ziegler renowned as the financial backer of polar expeditions died at his home on Great Neck West sound. He had suffered a recent accident that left him weakened and with little hope of recovery. His son William Jr. is about 13 and also injured in the family mishap.
Washington May 24 The Southern Industrial Parliament organized with officers elected including Governor Robert R. Glenn of North Carolina as general secretary and a slate of vice presidents from Alabama Georgia Mississippi South Carolina Texas Virginia and others. Morris K. Jesaup of New York Chamber of Commerce and S. V. Barnes of New York Produce Exchange participated after a paper on foreign commerce and immigration by Gustav H Schwab of the North German Lloyd Steamship line.
Philadelphia May 4 Developments in the municipal shakeup following the J dispute see dismissals of David Smyth and Peter Costello from public safety and public works after they refused mayoral resignations. Mayor Weaver, aided by James Gay Gordon and Elihu Rent, appointees Potter and Acker, are sworn in. Civil suits and injunctions loom as factional struggle intensifies with promises of further legal action and potential resignations.
New York on May 24 Dr Charles H Parkhurst and his wife left on the Baltic for Europe after declaring Philadelphia the most rotten city in the world The clerics had planned to say little but were interrupted by a man shouting during the departure about Mayor Weaver and city council actions concerning the sale of a pes plant
A freight train on the Kharkoff to Lomachaje line in southern Fremines derailed near Lonawaja. Several cars piled on the tracks as the train, moving at a good speed, left the rails. Reports say many were killed, with twenty-five cars involved. other casualties not yet estimated.
Charles E. Magoon, new governor of the Canal Zone, arrives in Panama on May 2 to assume duties. He succeeds Corridor Devis in the post and is received by President Al at Colbe with his party.
Captain Oortgiesse of the La Camping reported sighting an American contender at 4 PM last Sunday. The vessel was in latitude 40 40 N, longitude 2 15 W, described as the Utowana, a participant in the Kaiser Cup international ocean race.
President appoints Horese HK Richard to Cape May Court House Maryland postmaster position after Wesbinston D 6 March 1934 notice.
A band of Moora ambushed a party of Spaniards in the mountains. One Spaniard was killed and another wounded. The report comes from Lahore India dated May 24. The plague and other stray notes appear in the surrounding text. A separate item mentions a cruise around the world led by a naval squadron.
All peace efforts collapsed as railroad and lumber union leaders failed to concede. Conference after conference ended late with no progress, while 471 lumber drivers and 25 thousand workers face stoppages. Nonunion drivers are held in reserve. sheriffs and mayors fear clashes in lumber yards if unrest grows. No troops will be called unless the situation worsens.
Angus Ross, returning from the national convention in Detroit, says the American Federation of Musicians considers how to handle the parade march dispute. A committee will confer with trade officials and the Junior Order of American Mechanics to seek a settlement. The union’s by laws bar participation if it creates competition, and details remain undisclosed.
In a midnight incident at Blediec last night a bomb thrown at police officials wounded the chief. Local authorities investigate the attack and urge calm as the public awaits details on suspects and motives.
New York May 24 A broad advance followed a strong opening as investors bought ahead of the day’s session. The market saw gains in Union Pacific and Southern Pacific while copper and traction stocks moved upward. Brokers noted a steady flow of buying, with substantial activity from major lenders and traders.
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