27 May 1911
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
1
May 27 dispatch reports Coney Island's Dreamland and surrounding pavilions engulfed as a massive fire raged through the park. Firefighters battled flames for hours, saving people and animals while structures including Dreamland Tower collapsed. losses cited as extensive with dozens of animals killed or injured and the pier and rides destroyed.
A jumble of unreadable fragments hints at a Saturday event or scheme involving money and people named Frock and Brom. The legible parts reference trouble and a train, suggesting a local incident or plan under investigation with unclear details and potential names attached.
Fire at Coney Island rages six hours starting from a crossed wire or cigarette. Seventy nine animals perish while many people are rescued by firefighters. Wild animals run loose, a tower collapses, and two people are taken from an iron pier by a fireboat. Amusement park to be rebuilt as high pressure systems save the island.
Mayor Stein returns veto of an ordinance pushed by A. F. Brown Co to close Tort Avenue between Third Street and Lang Branch railroad right of way east of Central tracks. Petition cites need to build trestle for raw materials and shipments. veto notes closing street cuts outlet from Ping Street to Inglee Place and urges keeping Tort Avenue open for public use in a city manufacturing hub with rail access.
Washington May 27 The Telegraph reports Gates testifying before a committee about Roosevelt being misled by steel deal promoters. He claims absorption actions by Tennessee Coal and Iron and related firms were intended to avert a panic but lacked real market impact. He cites J. T. M. Bell and others in New York and recalls past activities.
The Presbyterian General Assembly in Atlantic City condemned U S diplomatic service for using intoxicants. It adopted a resolution urged by Rev Walter A Campbell of Indianapolis calling on authorities to discountenance liquor at all diplomatic functions at home and abroad. A copy was sent to the Secretary of State. Local securities quotations by Rippeldeler in Newark.
A trolley struck Milton Heald son of Mr and Mrs George Heald as he crossed near Union Square in Milton. He died before ambulances arrived. Motorman Reinhold Mathis and conductor Arthur West were arrested and later paroled. A second boy, Johnny Murray, was kicked in the face by a mare at a saloon stable area, suffering facial injuries. the horse has been a nuisance residents complain about for weeks.
Merchants on Morrie avenue observe the opening of the White Way with 22 lights illuminated at 8 pm. A concert by TamER' BANI starts at o'clock at the intersection of Morila avenue and Julian place, followed by music at a vacant lot near the Elizabeth Automobile Company until 10:30. A large crowd is expected for the first appearance.
Chief of Police Tenney reports no slowdown in train runs on the Long Branch Division after two men monitoring timekeeping observed steady speeds this morning. Other items note fashion sales and millinery promotions in local shops.
One man seriously injured, two others and a boy badly shaken as a taxicab collided with a Livingston Street streetcar bound uptown near Third and Livingston. Rhein, the livery owner, was pinned under the gear. others were tossed clear. Dr. Warnecke aided Rhein. the car wrecked. trolley traffic halted for 50 minutes amid a crowd.
Seven men tied to local baseball pools pleaded guilty to violating state gambling laws and were fined amounts from 24 to 60. Memorial Day events include an excursion to Asbury Park, Elizabeth Central Theater credits, and a sale of photos and keepsakes near Evergreen Cemetery.
A plan outlines a full day of events including church bell ringing at sunrise and sunset, a grand parade of public and parochial school students with morning exercises, park band concerts, and a grand fireworks display in the evening. Mayor Stein’s muggation praised by the citizens committee.
Washington May 27 after preliminary inspection of the Elizabeth River from Arn Atrost bridge to Staten Island harbor a proposal to deepen the channel was reported unfavorably by Colonel Rossel of the US Engineers. The river is seen as a local improvement with no wide public benefit and is described as a navigable sewer above the mouth. Interested parties may appeal to the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors with written notices within four weeks.
Certiorari proceedings resume over the salon license at 153 Fifth Street. Peter Neill City Brewery’s J Stamler and petitioner’s attorney J Kelly travel to Judge Bergen’s home to seek license reinstatement amid absence of Roth and Detach. The sale of the saloon to William Rockopek and transfer to his brother is noted. license transfer denied by the Facies Board.
City officials discuss plans appointed by Mayor Stein to stage a safe, fireworks free celebration in Elizabeth. A children’s parade, band concerts at Tackeon and Scott Park, and a water pageant are proposed with special committees to study feasibility. Funds are to be raised by a finance committee, with an estimated need of 1500 to 2000 dollars.
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