27 May 1905
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1905
Page
1
The mayor issues a proclamation urging citizens to observe a day of celebration in Elizabeth City. The notice states the date and calls for community participation in the large event, with Committee backing and a civic appeal from the city executive.
Fragmentary text indicates a Board of Trade review of tax rate policy with unclear details and mixed OCR errors. No definite entities or dates are recoverable from the readable portions.
The E! More Lagd Company offers tract remains formerly owned by Old Colony land Company for housing seekers. Properties include lake Bennetar area near Bayway and Westfield avenues, inviting buyers for three quarters of a unit. A force of members is on site.
Fragmentary notice records a wedding related event with unclear names and places. Readable details include a names gap and altar reference, suggesting a ceremony or betrothal note amid damaged text. no clear dates or participants are confirmed.
A writ of certiorari was issued against the city over a sanitary code matter involving Dickstein, a plumber. Lawyer John Chamber represented Dickstein to contest Board of Health actions and a $60 default penalty. proceedings aimed at a legal technicality stalled before the writ was moored.
Judge Mahon received a police souvenir today in a ceremony attended by Chief Twuney Captain Peters and the headquarters detective squad. The event, held at police headquarters, featured remarks about the Shea Safety and the ongoing fight against crime in the nation’s capital.
Dr Greepit veterinarian of the Civil Die Rav and Dr Vasat have accepted an invitation to attend the Linden public steal at 10 o’clock tomorrow.
The building committee approved contracts for the YMCA project. Charles Bilbicher will oversee carpentry work and Nicholas Kiel will handle related contracting tasks.
An aged newspaper fragment highlights Turkish cigar offerings and a commercial college reference. The readable text mentions a Turk store display and a note about a cookery or pastry context, with scattered branding and unclear dates.
Dispute over a Governor Inland band march for June 4 parade and related plans ends in a settlement. Junior Order of United American Mechanics backs securing an official detail of uniformed forces or Marines if needed, with further arrangements possible to satisfy all parties. A joint meeting led by Chairman White with Junior Order, musicians, and other committees opened at 8:80.
The committees on public buildings of the Board of Freeholders met in the City Collector KM Wood's office on Broad Street to consider bids for coal supply. Members present included Henry Krowe S Cady and Noah Wornicke as the coal contract for the Court tied & a were discussed.
The Lyceum Theatre will close this evening after the last performance of the season. Reported to be tied to a party tie and a New York figure, the closure follows rumors of financial trouble and reduced patronage.
A garbled OCR note mentions Professor Sughau setting six ar graceaca with unclear context. Names and details are fragmented, yielding no coherent event or identifiable organizations. The readable text hints at academic or ceremonial actions but lacks concrete facts or dates.
Washington sources report the President weighing delaying the promised extra session until November. A Congressional plan to begin mid October with a one month extension is under discussion, but Senate figures doubt a fall election will occur and expect no more delays.
Atlantic City May 27 Insurance rates for members of an unspecified order of ships are raised with a three-year tie to mortality statistics and new rules. Present and new members face a trunk line-rate until age sixty-five, with four options including a level rate and graduated increases.
At the time of the election in Bex on Thursday Dr Anna Crouthers of this city was chosen as censor. The readable text notes the appointment following the formation of a committee but details are fragmentary.
A Glasgow delegation welcomes a municipal ownership expert from Chicago to discuss city governance and public works under the auspices of the Municipal Ownership. The arrival signals focus on reform measures and potential oversight improvements for local infrastructure.
New York May 27 a desperate attempt was made at 1230 this morning to blow up the new Pennsylvania Railroad drawbridge over the Hackensack River. Dynamite on a raft struck a log and exploded, missing the bridge. a passenger train passed safely. Letters had threatened President Cannatt and railroad property, tied to the Sam Parke gang. Police search failed to locate the plotters. investigators say the Parks gang may be behind it.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a decisive future result in the Russia versus Japan conflict. The text notes scant confirmation of battle rumors and suggests the outcome could influence the war, though specifics are unclear.
Wardell a 46 year old haben amante, believed to have killed boarder Mary Wardell after an affair drew suspicion. Foster ward and Wardell arrested. shoemaker J Hay tt questioned. Police report indicate Wardell attempted to cover crime and fled, remaining at large.
A death occurred at Washington College during the commencement exercises as the coroner ruled heart failure the cause. The incident happened amid ceremonies in College Hall with attendees present. Local authorities are investigating the abrupt collapse and noting the event during May activities.
In Philadelphia, mayoral allies push to veto against the United Gas Company ratification, signaling political moves by Weaver’s faction. Edwards shifts after pressure as ward councilmen back the veto, while a court action seeks to curb the new public works director and a safety official from duties.
A parade committee on invitations was to meet yesterday to plan a banquet and celebration for the corps. The meeting aimed to assign duties and extend invitations to distinguished guests and officials for an upcoming event.
A devastating fire at Union and West Grand streets damaged four houses in the upper city district. One home burned nearly completely, another badly damaged, with casualties avoided as swift fire department action contained the spread. The blaze began around 2:20 PM at the Wardell house and spread quickly, fueled by limited water supply and delayed hose access.
A slight blaze broke out on a White Star Line steamer en route from Liverpool to New York. The incident caused minor damage but no injuries were reported, and the ship continued its voyage under early containment.
A May incident reports a blaze at the Stratford Hotel in Point Pleasant near Ashary Park. Details are unclear, but smoke and flames affected the Holl district and Foist Flessant areas with reports confirming a hotel fire today.
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