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Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1906

Page

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Pollard Elected President of County Tax Board

Pollard of Killen and Frederic Hanlin Andrews of Plainfield along with Mulford Mr Scudder of Weettiell were sworn in as the Union County Tax Board. Pollard was chosen as president and Hanna of Plainfield as clerk with a monthly salary of 60. The board organized in the county courthouse and planned to attend the local Board of Assessment meeting in City Hall.

Caleb C. Pollard Killen Frederic Hanlin Andrews Plainfield Mulford Scudder Weettiell Pollard Provident Hp Board Thomas ©. Hanna Mlainfeld County Boards of Taxes Sqrith Attar Cael Yeaterday Exrestan Tarren Ollard Westfield Drews County Burthouse Codding Anenon Poland Emarf Mr. Andrews Board of Freeholders

Route to Mount Olivet Cemetery Trolley Extension Investigated

Frank Bergen counsel for the Public Service Corporation reviews extending Jefferson avenue trolley to Mount Olivet Cemetery. He questions financial viability but will present the company's officials with the petition signed by many residents who visit the cemetery. The Public Service has a tentative sale assignment pending and may consider the tranche line.

Frank Bergen Public Service Corporation Jefferson Avenue Mount Olivet Ofeiata Public Service Mrantes Ted Son

Rumor of Death of Chinese Emperor

A Reuters dispatch from Yuria aya reports a received message from Parliament denying the Emperor of China is alive and asserting the Emperor is dead, with no confirmation of the claim from official sources.

London Yuria Aya China

Bryan Refuses Decoration in Tangled Diplomacy

The report from Constantinople dated May 26 notes a polite but firm refusal by Bryan to a decoration proposal. The article outlines a tense exchange amid reconciliatory gestures toward America and a stated aim to preserve cordial ties with the United States, though specifics remain unclear.

Bryan Constantinople America Sudtan William I

Memorial Dance to Honor Potters and Kellys

Miss Kelly of St Patrick's Church is remembered as a communicant with services planned Monday. Mr and Mrs J A Falklay of DeWitt and Grove plan an extended trip through eastern cities this week. A grand memorial dance is announced for May at the Bi ooring Plant, with Dr a festive program.

Potter Miss’ Kelly St. Patrick's Church Winnie Wihler Wravtiety Gore Wala

Downtown Republican Club Holds Ticketed Dollar Dinner Meeting

A Downtown Republican Club meeting at Knoll's hall discussed ticket sales for a grand dinner at Grand Army Hall. Officials noted tickets near capacity and some guests likely to include Judge Swift supporters. Prominent figures invited included Senator John Kean Governor Stokes ex governor Voorhees Mayor Berry, with J Burke elected as Downtown Republican Club delegate to the national convention in Philadelphia June 17 to 20.

Knoll's Hall Fifth East Jersey Streets Grand Army Hall Coluss 6 Ilicatone Kirkland Judge Swift John Kean Stokes Exovernor Voorhees Berry J. Burke Miladelphia Atlantic City

Bride on yawl heads for Bermuda in race

New York May 26 report that Mr and Mrs George W Robinson sail their twenty eight foot yawl Gauntlet toward Bermuda in a race among four small yachts. The sho Bone Kate at forty four feet, the forty feet and the yaw ies at thirty nine feet challenge the Gauntlet.

George W. Robinson Cockle Abells Bermuda C. Gilbert New York Agres

Stanzas Added to America by Jerseyman

The article notes Jerseyman adding stanzas to the poem America as a response to regional chairs, reflecting on California lines and New England. It mentions Van Dyke and Samuel Francis Baith and references national humor and a curvature of regional identity.

van Dyke California Samuel Francis Baith New England Californie Maine

Damage by cyclone reported in Texas

Fort Worth Texas May 26. A cyclone visitation damaged the Wronerty area and Bilisi motes. J D Duke and his wife suffered injuries. one man is believed dead after the storm event.

Texas Fort Worth Wronerty Taal Bilisi Motes J.D. Duke Bia

Woman Injured by Automobile in Norwalk

A New York woman, Mia Fulton Cutting, was injured in an automobile accident in Norwalk Connecticut on May 31. She suffered a deep gash and a broken nose with the gash bleeding toward her mouth. Additional details are unclear due to damaged text.

New York Norwalk Conn Mia M. Fulton Sixth-second Street New York City

College Tonight The Commercial Clare Of Upsala College

Upsala College hosts a brief evening feature titled The Commercial Clare detailing campus events and highlights. The notice outlines the program and participants in a concise campus calendar style.

Rutgers Loses In The Fest Stage Coach Match

Rutgers suffers a defeat in a local event titled The Fest Stage Coach with Hew Branewick and May Fi-Boore among participants. The outcome impacts Rutgers standings and local teams in the event.

Rutgers Hew Branewick May Fi—Boore

Girl Burned To Death On Porch From Ignited Dress

A 3 year old girl May C Seeholeer died after flames enveloped her dress when her clothing touched a match dropped by a carpenter on the porch of 648 East Jersey street. She died at General Hospital after 7 pm. Funeral services planned at home Monday led by Rev E B Cobb and Rev G Fincher.

May C. Seeholeer Wilhelmisa Beeholeer East Jersey Street General Hospital E. B. Cobb Second Presbyterian Church G. Fincher Pat Patten Vetore Thay Ata Repietiares Mrs. Seebolver

Historic Houses of Elizabethtown lecture described

A recital in a chapel recounts Elizabethtown landmarks from old Wayside Cottage to the Dix house and Sheridan house. Attendees view paintings of local sites and hear about Hendrick Hudson’s voyage and Elizabeth’s early discovery before New York. The Rev Dr Grape Brook calls it a milestone for educating freedpeople.

Sirins Seustat Kean Elizabeth New York Grapebrook Fregoers D. R

Bretthauer to Build the Stands Contract Awarded

A Firat evens and yee atreet resident, Carl Brathan, received the contract to erect the grand stands connected with the perimeter bay. The award concerns the Boldiers-Hient project area with local officials confirming the agreement and scope.

Carl Brathan Firat Evens Yee Atreet Heen

Memorial Bay Owl Club Plans Memorial Day Cruise

The Owl Clay members announce a Memorial Day event aboard a cruise ship to honor someone named in the draft notice. They plan to gather at Log Island for a makeable gathering, with activities aboard and at a nearby sea gate area.

Owl Clay Baeran George Marecea Haleet

Experts examine Josephine Terranova under court order

An official inquiry into Josephine Terranova’s brutal condition was conducted by Drs Mabon Hatch and Weeks at the Tombs, despite objections from her attorney Judge Palmieri. The examination, lasting about ninety minutes, occurred behind closed doors and may prompt an appeal if a continued hearing is denied. The incident sparked condemnation from Palmieri for the high handed procedure and lack of prior notification.

New York Josphine Terranova Justice Scott William Mabon Lewis Hatch Josephine John F.wedke Mabon Ralph Weeks Abe Criminstok Lanagy Commission Pakmler Tie Wient Weekes Palmieri Incanity Commission Scott

Trousers Sent West Bring Letter Headlines

Alina Charlotte Reed of Throop Avenue sent trousers to San Fratends mafterera and tucked a note to the recipient. Jacite Fe Borgia read the message and invited her west to care for his house, claiming a bright life with no kicking despite losses.

Brunswick Alina Charlotte Reed Throop Avenue San Fratends Mafterera Sep Jake

New Jersey Suburban Realty Company Incomplete Charter

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a New Jersey suburban realty company with a principal office and shares details. The text mentions a corporation intends to return or reveal assets, with names like J. Osborn and Beeury, and notes about land in charity. Reading is incomplete and inconsistent throughout.

Two Principal Reforms Denied by Government in Russia

In St Petersburg on May 26 Premier Goremykin delivered the government reply to the Douma's address, rejecting the main reforms sought by the deputies. Amnesty and land expropriation were denied, provoking strong sentiment and renewed tensions as the Douma prepared to press its demands despite official opposition.

St. Petersburg Goremykin Bar Saveraptakom Bent

McClenahan case escalates as subpoena issued

May 38 report says Prosecutor Brown issued a subpoena for Miss Staite McClenahan in the Brouwer case. Miss McClenahan, who was packing to leave Tom’s River for summer, was served in the yard of Mixes McClenahan’s father. She eyed the officer and collapsed, while the officer moved to serve personal process.

Tome Hiver Staite McCneanNen John Hassan Hagaman Mixes McCincahan Abe Preasouter Brown Clenahan Toms River Brouwer Misa Mo Crenshkan Ew Abe Mim McClenalan Jialoas Tito Childres

Mrs Jefferson Davis Improves Steadily in New York

Mrs Jefferson Davis widow of the Confederacy leader rides improving health at the Hotel Gerard in New York on May 26 as she recuperates from illness. Medical attendants report steady progress and calm spirits amid visitors from Washington and Richmond.

Jefferson. Davis New York Jefferson Davis Confederacy

Express Derails at Hoffmans Near Schenectady

A New York Central Express train No 38 was derailed near Hoffmanns in Schenectady early today after the carriages jumped the track. Investigators report no other derailments at the site and no injuries were detailed. cause remains unclear amidst recent winter weather.

N. Y Hoffmans Gchenectady N.Y New York Central Railroad

Vice-President of Paper Trust Dead in California Visit

The item notes the death of a vice president of a paper trust, mentions Aegs Falls and St May, and references a person named Fred H. Pests who presided. It also briefly alludes to a recent return from a Californian journey and a commercial college in vague terms. The OCR text is garbled with several unreadable segments.

Paper Trust Dead Aegs

Democrats Plan Aggressive Campaign Launch

Seventeen of twenty five members of the State Democratic Committee met at county headquarters in Newark on May 20 to endorse a permanent headquarters and an aggressive statewide campaign. They pledged to expose Republican misrepresentation and push for government by the people, with speeches from former State Senator Smith and other county leaders.

Newark State Democratic Committee Democratic Smith James R. Nugent Khaex County Gourley Chalra Mt 8 Hith Keteenbach Trenton Ormor Howard Carrow Camden

50 000 Great Future Queen At Madrid Villa Event

Madrid May 50 000 people gathered at the palace villa to welcome Princess Moa, soon to wed King Alfonso. Special trains provided accommodation for the crowd as the couple made a brief, ceremonial appearance amid a crowded, festive scene.

Madrid Pade Villa Socialis Princoan Moa Alfonso Fireesa

Unclear OCR Item From May Paragraphs Dated May Day

The readable text shows garbled names and phrases about schedules or accounts. It references May and Monday and mentions bonds and separations of whisk. No clear event or person stands out due to OCR corruption.

Police Notes Report Disorderly Conduct and Arrests in City

Police notes describe multiple disorderly conduct incidents and arrests. Mrs Cornelia Prime and others face alleged disturbances with court dates pending. Edward Lebold, arrested at Ward Jersey and Haventh streets, charged with robbery attempts. several suspects identified by officers and released or discharged after questioning.

Cornelia Prime Elle Sevege Kate Beith West Grand Ho Arenas Edward Lebold Wart Jersey Haventh Streets Sinei Shiloe la Bi Beir Sims Elward J Mallson Orenge Evelues Newark Beschler Mewatht Jamerbara Thie Ely Belie Bald Maa Boum Pee Hagia Las Ofiesr O'Mines

Settlement school teaches Russians English in shabby excerpt

A fragment from a Tribune-like note describes a settlement school teaching English to Russians. It mentions a 1308 East Breed street location and a Ward office, with a telephone 588 W, in a garbled extract showing misread phrases and partial dialogue.

Blackboa Tribune Mt Ward East Breed Utrest Corney Chentaut

Amusement Park Plan Near Union Township Unveiled

Baltimore Amusement Company leases land from Public Service Corporation to build a major park near Union Township aiming to rival Dreamland and Tuna Park. Planned grounds extend from Oheb Sholam Cemetery north along North Broad Street about 2600 feet, with a 150 foot wide strip to the east. Initial outlay estimated at 250000 to 200000 dollars for layout, buildings, and grounds. Some contracts reportedly already awarded amid limited details on side agreements and private access rights through to Newark.

Baltimore Amusement Company Public Service Corporation Union Township Tuna Park Dreamland Ind Oheb Sholam Cemetery Ae Broad Street Beth Greave Newark Lina Barvine A Itan

Millville’s oldest white resident dies in city history

In Millville a long little known figure, aged 51 or 91 years, is reported as the oldest white resident who had lived in the city. The obituary notes local prominence and mentions Dugan’s announcement amid a garbled transfer of lines, with details unclear due to damaged text.

Millville Jerez

Also Mentioned on This Page

Union County Thomas C. Hanna Union County Tax Board Charles N. Cod Home Court County Court Er Ez J. A. Qalklay DeWitt Howeh Oteiay Grove Bride Jerseyman van Dyke Saggiato The Commercial Clare of Upsala College Dherclies the’ Fest Daa Barry Emg Rca Burns Seeholzer Elizabethtown Bretthauer Brooklyn Wall: Paper Co K. Geidiars Aireet Fe Ponds Eel ES Lato Bick Eee New Jersey Realty Company Eames Ve Czar M'Clenahan Ruz. Commercial College Ees Stair Sen Rene Fen Ieee Tie Ose Lhee Princess Enes Wall Otaeet Bome Drekars Elisabeth Ges Light Co Consumers’ Light, Heat and Power Co Doe Jersey City Hoboken Sout Ry. Co South Jener Ou Ele. & Traction Co Police Golle Dugan
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