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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1908

Page

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Whitmore Witness in Murder Trial Details Train Alibi

A Brooklyn murder case unfolds with Whitmore named a witness as testimonies reveal his alleged attempts to discard allegations through telegrams and alibi chats. Neighborhood reports place him at key locations near the December 24 to 29 period with multiple associates testifying to conversations and sightings.

Ity Telegraph Jennny Gil Georgie Dickineain Simpama Agaim Legok Whitmore Blo Wwen Jersey City Dember Wilin Tn Lawpack Bingel Peter Toogan Toogan Fred Elliott Dickinson Nehenitzer Elliott White Schmitter Femar Henderson City Hall Adama Street Brooklyn Jereen' Lenving Eens Henderson Hicklyn Howe Wireams Zoo Enderson Williwone Whitmores

Verdict for Provost in the 5000 dollar suit

A Roselle trial ended with a verdict for defendant Henry F. Provost in a 5000 dollar suit by William Donelan. The jury reached its decision after about twenty minutes. Donelan and Provost resided in Roselle and alleged injuries from a kicking incident.

Provost Rene Dermal William “Donelan Henry FP. Provost Donelan Roselle Duimingen

Dog Bite Lawsuit Seeks $2000 Damages in Circuit Court

Charles Mayer filed in Circuit Court to recover $2000 for injuries from a bulldog bite on January 13 at a Third street saloon owned by Tony Kloepfer. Mayer alleges the dog bit him during a scuffle after entering to hear a phonograph. witnesses claim Kloepfer’s other dogs had bitten others in the past.

Charles Mayer Tony Kloepfer Third Street Mayer J. A. Kiernan Kloepfer Alexion Hospital Mayer— Michael Dunn Frank Bond Klorpfer Samuel Schleimer Seger

Strikers Arrested for Interference at Singer Yard

Two workers, George Mohr and James Kane, faced court after being implicated in interfering with brakemen at the Singer factory yard. Kane posted 200 dollars bond to keep the peace. Mohr was fined two dollars plus costs. Both had been employed as brakemen and quit work of their own accord.

Brekonnea-be Tirakemen Fietary Mateem Mubaley Dwyer Yestanday George Mohr James Ka Thomas Flain Singer Factory Kane Mohr Secord

Bartender Pleads Guilty to Swindle in Pollos Court

Martin Yelvo, saloonkeeper on Geneva Street, accused August Patrick, his bartender, of cashing and converting a $10,093 check for his own use on Monday last. Patrick pleaded guilty and was held to await grand jury action, pending further charges.

Martin Yelvo Geneva Street Pollos Court August Patrick Patrick Cirand

F H Smith Honored At Birthday Gathering

The Got Together club of Plainfield with a delegation from Ellaa hothans visited Frank H. Smith, Republican County Committee chairman, to wish him well on his birthday. A bouquet was presented, and city and party leaders attended including Mayor and several council and police officials.

John J. Keany Rai Herbert Burton Kiely William Plaintimen White Hubert J. Kirkland James Calvert Edward Bauer Henry Pflog Rt Bert Herman Bichorn Joseph

Cars Collide Under Bridge In Newark Incident

Thomas Flynn of 5664 Second Avenue was taken to General Hospital after a streetcar crash under Broad Street arch. Passengers were shaken. Flynn suffered a contusion, others unhurt. Conductor R Houston and motorman J Bennett noted injuries and brake failure on the Newark car. investigation at East Grand Street office followed.

Newark Elizabeth Singer Broad Street Thomas Flynn Second Avenue General Hospital East Broad Street R. Houston Flint J. Bennett L Ted Public Service Corporation East Grandstrest Burt Iowa

King Edward and Fallieres Attend Covent Garden Night Event

London May 27 King Edward and French President Fallieres will attend a Covent Garden performance featuring Margarite and Leila in operatic works by Gounod Bizet. A large security detail will police the route to Buckingham Palace after the show as crowds cheer.

London Edward Fallieres France England Europe Covent Garden Metha Tétraszini Marguerite Gounod Laila Bizet Rome Hdward Buckingham Palace Guild Hall Prince Primo Hente

Five Years for Deluca in Summit Murder Case

Salvatore Deluca was sentenced by Justice Bergen to five years in state prison for the murder of Joseph Searandino at a Summit christening party on April 12. The state dropped the case against Grosso, while Mangano was arraigned for the February 16 Cervasi killing and later remanded to Nurley. suspenseful exchanges followed the plea discussions and trial scheduling.

Salvatore Deluca Jysthe Bergen Joseph Searandino Summit Guytano Grows P Whoowssalo Nolle Delana Grosso Swift Deluca Roago Scarandino Teluco Searandino Anto Gronao Searanydino Grosso Wanite Deiminic Mengano Dominic Cervasi Cervasi Mangano Nutley

Sailors Lost When Fishing Schooner Sunk Off Cage An

A Newfoundland fishing schooner named Faia carrying twenty three men was struck by the steamer Bootes of the Dominion Atlantic Line off Cage An Meas. The collision occurred about 9 PM in calm seas. Seventeen sailors died. only six survivors were found. The Faia was one of the largest vessels in Newfoundland waters and had sailed from Boston.

Parone Faia Steasier Bootes Lins Cage An Meas Dlaster Soamer Gare Déstos Bey Ton Asherman Aed Bowie Bnet Berton Copele Eeman New Hogland Focton

Forts Tribute to Gen Clinton Transfer of Body

The body of Major-General George Clinton, first New York governor and former U.S. vice president, exhumed in Washington, will pass Trenton at 6.40 pm en route to Kingston for May 30 burial marking Kingston's 250th anniversary. Governor Fort will place a floral tribute on the casket.

Kingston Crenton Governor Fort Carlos Godnrey Adjutant-General Tw Mover Presenta Am Washington Klizabeth Jersey City Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Military Escort for Body Conducts Major General Clinton's Removal

Washington May 21 after ninety six years in Congressional Cemetery the remains of Major General Jorge Clinton first Governor of New York and fourth Vice President of the United States were moved to Kingston the first capital of New York State The funeral escort included the Marine Band Coast Artillery four Marine companies Seamen from the Mayflower Hospital Corps Batteries D and E Third Field Artillery Troops E F G 1 Thirteenth Calvary and Civil and naval units The War Department participated formally for the first time The body was then delivered to a guard of honor for transport to New York City An 11 45 recess allowed members to view the casket before departure

Eye Journal Washington Congressional Jorge Clinton New York United States Kingston New York State J Franklin Hell Ataff Usas Daughters of the American Revolution Marine Band United States Coast Artillery United States Marines Maydower Hospital Corps U S Third Field Artillery United States Calvary High School U. S. Engineer Union Station Guard of Honor New York City

Ballot Boxes Opened in Prohibition Case in New York

In New York May 27, a writ of prohibition against opening ballots from the 1905 election was sought by Eugene L. Richards Sr. The first of five boxes from the Second Assembly district was opened in Lambert's court under Special Counsel Dolson. Officials report no tampering. labels remained intact as the case seeks a full recount.

the Journal New York McClellan Eugene L. Richards, Sr Lambert William Randolph Hearnt Tim Sullivan Florrie Richards

Evelyn Thaw Heads to New Hampshire Hotel Hockingham

The Sy Telegraph reports Evelyn Nesbit Thaw plans a stay at the exclusive Hotel Hockingham in Gajem New Hampshire. She arrives likely around June, with local merchants offering eye care ads and hardware sales as part of the era’s bustling promotional notices.

Fournal Gajem N. H Evelyn Nesbit Hockingham

Cleveland 8 Sinking Wall Street Hears

New York May 27 Rover Cleveland suffered another sinking spell attributed to humidity, according to Wall Street reports. The former President remains confined at a Lakewood hotel with no plans to move him to Tamworth. Doctors reportedly doubt he will regain health, fueling circulating rumors.

Telegraph The Journal New York Rover Cleveland Lakewood N. Ty Ummer Tamworth N. 11

Tornadoes in Kansas and Oklahoma Kill Four in Alva

Telegraph dispatch reports a Kansas tornado attacking Alva Oklahoma killing four people including Peter Rudy, his wife and two young children. The Rudy house collapsed and several farmsteads were wrecked with crops ruined over miles. Injured were not believed fatally hurt. Separately Oklahoma City reports confirm vast flood damage near Colbert and an inland island where fourteen sought refuge. the river’s new channel flooded and caused fatalities.

Wichita Kus Alva Okla Peter Rudy Rudy the Journal Oklahoma City Colbert

Thaws Future in Mother's Hands as Guardian Likely Sought

New York on May 27 Friends of the Thaw family believe Mrs William Thaw has gained influence in Harry Thaws affairs. The mother and Col Franklin Bartlett may seek appointment of guardian for the son and his wife Evelyn Thaw, with possible transfer from Matteawan to a stricter facility and a future release about a year hence. Financial factors loom as Mrs Thaws position strengthens amid tension over Evelyn Thaws $1000 monthly allowance.

New York Thaw William Thaw Harry Mra Sry Franklin Bartlett Matteawan Morkehan Evelyn Col. Bartlett Rink

Special Cabinet Meeting Leaves Many Questions Open

Washington May 27 A special Cabinet meeting with the President and top aides including the Speaker of the House touched on pending Congressional action and pension plans. The Speaker arrived briefly and left within minutes, and the session adjournment remained undecided with hints of possible two day or two week delays. The report also mentions unrelated local business ads and services appended to the dispatch.

Washington House Secretarien Hoot Taft Metcalf Cortelyou Garfield Ube Abe Ain Congress

Noted Forger Curtis Brought From New York to Plainfield

Curtis, known as the "man of that wand arrives," sought in New York Tennessee and this state for clever forgeries, was captured after a boy helped cash forged checks. He swindled William Wilson of Plainfield out of 82.74 then 100, using forged signatures. Curtis fled when his absence alarmed police. He was located in New York, extradited after a habeas corpus challenge, and brought to Plainfield to face trial.

Douglass Ccurtle New York Tennylvania Walefeld Curtis Curtin Union County William I. Wilson Mainfield Cure Lin Inter & Atone Hiihout Wilson Wilton Plainfeld Trust Company Willie Cisey Legyar Walt Walter Curthy Jad Willie Willie Casey Siainfield Youngeter Curtis Fe

Painter Falls From Scaffold On North Broad Street

Georgeaines Gaines aged 29 was injured in a fall from a scaffold about twenty feet high at the residence of Krank Dayin on North Broad Street. He was taken to General Hospital after being found unconscious. chin injuries were reported and X ray tests were to follow. Gaines resides at 26 West Grand Street.

Georgeaines General Hospital Krank Dayin North Broad Street Gaines West Grand Street

Consecration of Bishop Set for Sunday

The Journal reports a Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference debate over episcopal residence locations in Philadelphia Detroit and Los Angeles. Eight bishops elect to be consecrated Sunday afternoon at the I. Eighteenth ballots yesterday selected Rev Robert McIntyre as central candidate for the sixteenth and Rev F M Bristol for the eighteenth.

Beltamiete Esaloa Methodist Episcopal Church Philadelphia Detroit Los Angeles Robert McIntyre Hev.y F. M. Bristol

Prohibition Move Seeks North Carolina Support

A fragmented notice reports broad belief that the state approved prohibition by about 30,000 votes and would take effect next January. The text references campaign activity at Broad and Union areas and notes general public interest, with lingering questions about enforcement and regional reactions.

North Carolina Amy Spuretspn FAR Journal Raliegan Legiedmiiure

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