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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

1

City to Seek State Aid in Grade Crossing Action

City Council considers cooperation with the State Board of Railroad Commissioners to address grade crossings on the Central Railroad in Schilllex Street area. Secretary Barber outlines actions and urges Attorney General involvement to compel repairs and eliminate paid crossings. Committee on Railroads to report on prospective action at next meeting.

State Board of Ihead Chancery Central Railroad Aled Iarber Ryn Barber Ails Lisnl Feuer McCarters Jeter Amd Pt “Toams of Iairoad Commissioners For State of New Jersey A. N. Barber, Hace Boo Wlm Committee On Railroads Rtrnet Bailewasy Gly Council Duke

Veterans Talk Tow Grand Army Hall Service Recalls Soldiers

In honor of soldiers and sailors a reminiscence service was held yesterday afternoon at Grand Army Hall Jersey. WyTEARN WORE the G.C.1 speaker Comrades Oakley MelLeod McGregor Thornto interv talks. Prayer by Oakley hymns Am erican Spangled Banner. Souvenir flags were given.

Grand Anmy Hall Jersey Wytearn G.c Oakley MelLeod McGregor Srngas Thornton Huor

Threaten wire to jail reported in unclear note

Fragments of a damaged OCR item mention threats of jail and a person named Wade. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear context, dates, or locations.

Asi Tallis

Collision of Bayonne launches on the Sound injures crewman

Two pleasure launches from Bayonne collide near the Marshall Street dock on the Sound. One man is thrown into the water and nearly drowns before comrades rescue him. Little damage occurs to either boat, and both resume their trip after the rescue.

Marshall Street Yeaterthyy Siteroony Bayonne

Cyclist Charged After Baby Is Struck on Marshall Street

Kathleen Sohn ONeill, 3, was struck by a bicycle driven by Henry Shanderoff on Marshall Street near 11th at about 8 pm Saturday. The child suffered facial injuries while Shanderoff was held by bystanders and arrested on a criminal negligence charge after being unable to post bond.

Marshall Street Kathleen Shandaroff Sher Jim Saverul

Five Boys Arrested For Playing Crap

Five boys were arrested for playing craps near Central Ballrona Bridge at Spring, identified as Samuel Holmes, Walter Tedl, Hefifmiek Rodioo, George Jon, and an unnamed companion. Detective Brogan and Sergeant Hluey led the inquiry with Patrolman Ulrich on scene.

Boye Samuel Holmes Walter Tedl Hefifmiek Rodioo George Jonage Brogan Hluey Serpeunt Erecte High Street Joseph Ulrich Shiie Ballrona Bridge Spring Qirests

Grand Jury Reports Incomplete Confusing Text

Fragmented OCR notes indicate a grand jury report session at 1 o'clock with garbled words. Names and events are unclear, making exact actions and outcomes hard to determine from the readable segments.

Baseball Player A Death by Own Action

A terse telegraphic notice reports the death of baseball player A by his own action at a station. Details are fragmented and unclear in the source text.

William Berane

El Moro annexation committee meets amid quorum gaps

El Moro area annexation action proceeds after sixteen council members attended a special Saturday session. With two members missing for quorum, rules were suspended and a joint Union township meeting was planned for today to determine financial liabilities and map redistricting.

el Moro Board of Registry of Union Township Connolly Fl Mora John K. Enghiah Colling John 5. Sauer Edward L. Mack Charles Monroe

Thaw Commitment Upheld for Mental Incompetence

The court rules Harry Thaw is legally insane and poses a danger, denying unfitness reversal. Justice Mor schauser declares mental disorder clear, keeping him confined in a state institution for safety and treatment.

Tournal Poughtkeepes Harry Supreme Justice Morschauser Tita Pittaburger Prise Meings

Barroom Fight Injures Three in Tramlay Incident

A barroom brawl at Tramlay left three injured about 5 o clock with one shot twice. The injured were taken to Alenia Hospital. Proprieter Ony Marxahiy and others are assisting authorities. A warehouse storage rage and bedding items are also mentioned in scattered notes.

Ona Mamn Tramlay Tan Ait Alenia Hospital Andrew Brabanek

Knights of Columbus Hold Vesper Service at St Patrick’s

Over 300 Bay lor and Elizabeth Councils Knights of Columbus attended a solemn vesper service at St Patrick's Church. The crowd included thousands. Rev James A Lindy preached on the fraternity's duties. Fourth degree members led a procession with full dress uniforms and arms as organ music and choirs accompanied the rite.

Baylor and Elizabeth Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Church James A. Lindy Fourth Degree Sion Fourth de Mien

Bauer Receives 5000 Dollar Honor At Bayonne Brewing Dinner

Frank W. Bauer of 655 Elizabeth Avenue was honored at a Miller's Shore House dinner by P Ballantine Sons Brewing Co. with a 5000 dollar check for 25 years of faithful service plus a one dollar token, a gold fountain pen, and twenty five roses. The event celebrated his long career at the company and highlighted collective appreciation from employers and coworkers.

Miller Shore House Bayonne Frank W. Bauer Elizabeth Avenue P. Ballantine & Sons’ Brewing Comispany Brewing Company Ife Bauer Waas J Marni Iing

Quayle Leads Ten Ballot Vote in Baltimore Clerical Race

Baltimore May 2 There was no clear winner on the tenth ballot for the Methodist episcopal church presidency. Quayle Chicago led with 25 votes, Lewis Sioux City 48, Stultz Philadelphia 44, Smith Pittsburgh 28, McIntyre Los Angeles 28. Recaps show tight counts across the field as candidates press toward a decision.

Baltimore Dubay W. A. Queyle Chicago W. B. Lewie Sioux City HC Stultz Phillyping Islanda CW. Smith Pittsburg Robert McIntyre Loc Angelina California C. W. Senith WS Lewis E. H. Hughes Todians Versa Robery Metatyrs Necksaary Ues

Big Reunion Marks Start of Celebration at German Lutheran Church

Crowds packed the German Lutheran Church at Port and Cross streets for the first day of the golden jubilee celebrations. The altar and interior were lavishly decorated as the Menorah choir and orchestra accompanied a message urging a new church and continued community work.

Port and Cross Streets Elizabeth Mensiah Phyiitian G. Fincher Ladies’ Society Fischer Ant Moses Vhoraoh

Parson Urges Fund Drive to Rebuild Parish Church

The speaker links church prosperity to a new temple for the parish, noting rising glory and a growing burden on parishioners. He cites Moses and the Tarselites, urges sustained effort, and recalls faithful members who have died while supporting the cause. Ground costs and the need for a grand structure are highlighted.

Charles Conrad Wuld Moses Thesa Pro Todlay Sheet Werthen Jenson Hut Uteim

Frank Hand Co hardware wallpaper and prints ad

Fragmentary ad copy for Frank Hand Co featuring hardware wallpapers prints and special ware wallpapers with unclear pricing and contact lines. Includes stray garbled text and partial product mentions.

HE Frank Hand CO. Hardware

Murder trial Whitmore opens as jury seated in calm session

Theodore Whitmore faces a murder charge in the death of his wife Ellen Whitmore. Prosecutor Vicker says over fifty witnesses will prove motive and action from December 23 to January 4. Witnesses include Francis Jewkes and George Brown as proceedings continue in Hudson county court.

Jewrneh Jerry City Theodore Whitmore Murddr Lens Binder Justice Swayze Nix Foreman Francis Jewkes A. Barnes George Brown Lara P. Hanson Roland Dell Lester ¢Ecarte Xewark Tron Hudson Pens Elizabath Idle Hous Ollowing Paon

Sues Trolley Co for 5000 Damages

The Public Service Company won in Circuit Court today to a claim by Jobs Young of Plainfield for injuries October 0 near West Front Street. Young alleged the trolley car struck him on the tracks, causing head injuries and a crash that toppled him. The defense argued contributory negligence. Plaintiffs’ lawyer was J A Kiernan. defendant’s A A Clark.

Public Service Company Jobs Young Plaisfield Plainfield Young West Front Raila Nto Her J. A. Kiernan Airah A

James J Higgins FMM and Court Street Firet-chesm Coaches

Fragmentary notice mentions James J Higgins FMM offering wedding and funeral services with a memorial dance planned by an academy. Text is garbled with many misspellings but indicates event services and photography.

James J. Higgins FMM Court

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