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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

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C Defends Car Schedule at Hearing in Newark

Testimony before Special Supreme Court Commissioner Hindseff centered on trolley line schedules and alleged obstructions by railroad crossings. Lawyers for Elizabeth argued the timetable changes were unreasonable, while cross examination questioned running times and financial viability as the hearing proceeds toward June 8 at City Hall.

Nicholas W. Hindseff Supreme Court Newark Thin City Corporation Central Railroad Qennelly Elizabeth Igor Scarel Thier

Fisk 18 Chairman Organizes State Tax Commission

The recently appointed state tax commission met at the State House and organized with Mayor C. Je Fisk of Plailsieht as chairman. John P. Dengler of Newark was elected secretary. Peter Backes of this city was chosen for a private section to the commission.

Trenton Govarddr Exeiag State House C. Je Fisk Plalsieht John P. Dengler Newark Ee el Prrangy Peter Backes Aly Wag Commission Backes Whisker

Bread License Violations Highlighted in City Patrol

Fragmentary record shows repeated references to selling bread without a license. Mentions an officer or deputy pairing with a wagon, a driver named Matson, and fines of five dollars daily. Earlier notes indicate warnings at Heathlis’ offense and a Bennet possibly misread.

Missing Workman Found in Hoboken Hospital

Joseph Herlihy, missing since May 11 from 230 Third Street boarding house, was located by Second Precinct police in a Hoboken hospital. He worked for Lithograph Co on Third Street and left for work that day but did not return. After a wide check in New York and New Jersey towns, he was found and while ill he was admitted for treatment. He said he felt sick that day and could not continue.

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Struck by car boy runs away after injury

John Dixon age 13 son of Mr and Mrs William Dixon 64 Murevall street was struck by a Third street car last night just after 7 near Fires and Marshall wheels. He ran onto the track in confusion and was not hit by another car before escaping the scene. The boy sustained injuries but details are unclear.

John Dixon William Dixon Mure Vhall Street

Methodists Engage in Warm Debate at Conference

Baltimore delegates at the Methodist Episcopal Conference gathered at the Lyric for heated discussions over the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension. Dr Frank Day spoke against ruling, while Dr Edwin A Schell and Bishop Burt faced calls to order amid uproar as motions and amendments sparked a procedural clash.

Sha Frank Bee Burt Edwin A. Schell Burt Sebell Valde Binhop

Court hears tale of alleged thief and missing funds

Court sessions opened on the alleged larceny case involving William Loehr 35. Bartram was called to explain Loehr’s failure to return with change after a visit to a brewery. The witness described a telephone exchange, Loehr’s demand to return the money, and the charge of grand larceny as the proceedings began.

Frank ’ Belling Tery Cata William Loeb Trumbul Loehr Abouk Bartram Busijou Bartram Bepane Peter Brindt M. Seria

Senior Class Size Grows at Battin High School

The Battin High School senior class now lists fifty-nine students, more than twice last year’s total as four-year programs expand. Previously the three-year courses kept numbers under fifty. The faculty leadership and yearbook editors note steady growth since curricular changes took effect.

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Memorial Day Observance to Be Broad and Local in City

Memorial Day will be observed with city wide participation. A parade and ceremonies at cemeteries and churches are planned, with public schools and veterans groups taking part. The event aims to keep residents home rather than travel, emphasizing community celebration.

Will & Tong Ohearved He Public Schools Virle Dahlgren Pot. G A. E Bt. Mary's Tobin's George'Diwight Stowe Bres Glao

Board Cuts School Budget by Nearly Five Thousand Dollars

The Board of Education faces a five hour session to prune the annual budget starting July 1. They reduce the total by about $4,907 with cuts mainly in evening school instruction for foreign-born students and various programs. The board notes the state law limits funds use and emphasizes school needs remain under local control through the Board of Education.

Board of School Thin City Furnit Isa Repaira Reall Pariban Oate Pecalen Bens Corti Pang

Miller Denies It Amid Bay Area Debate

Miller rejects allegations amid heated Bay Area discussions. Officials and residents accuse him of evasive remarks as investigations continue and local leaders push for clarity on the matter. The dispute centers on potential policy changes and their regional impact.

Trolley Derailment Injures City Official on Broadway

School Commissioner Richard Cavanagh and the conductor were thrown from a derailed trolley car after the motorman failed to see a derail at Third Street and Broadway. The car left the rails, blocking both tracks and causing extensive damage. An hour passed before lines were cleared as a long queue of cars stretched from the scene.

Third Street Broadway Richard Cavanagh Magnolia Avenue Figner

Milkman killed by freight train at Townley station

Seffron B. Keimig a milkman of 442 Third Avenue was struck by a freight train at Townley station at 6 50 o clock last night and died in General Hospital hours later. He had gone each morning to the Townley station to obtain milk from the milk trains and was returning with a forty quart can when the accident occurred.

Fran B. Keimig Third Avenue Townley Station General Hospital Seffron B. Keimig Townley Kelmig

Arharned on Charge of Stealing Oats

Krank Baling of Livingston Street faces a Court of Quarter Sessions charge for allegedly stealing ten bags of oats from the storehouse of Over and Jacob Blum dealers in coal and feed at Seventh Street and Broadway. Oscar Flutt testified that the theft occurred overnight on January 10. a search found grain at the scene with several witnesses describing the events and Baling offering to pay for the oats, while Balling claimed he could not explain the missing oats and later said he would pay.

Livingston Tives Matson Mulcahy Balling Bla Pat Benedict Mora Ata

Freight car derailment halts Broadway traffic briefly

A box car of the Central Railroad derailed in the Charles E. Pountny coal yard and blocked Broadway for hours yesterday afternoon. Crews lifted the car back onto the rails with a wrecking derrick, resuming traffic. Little damage was done to the car.

Central Railroad Comeks Charles E. Pountny Coal and ‘Wood Yard Broadway

All Farce Says Simpson In Whitmore Murder Trial

Jersey City May 24 In a farcical courtroom scene attorney Theodore Whitmore or Meltstrie Toure argued to defend Lena Whitmore in the murder case. Simpson ridiculed the prosecution and highlighted an alibi as witnesses described movements from the Lamphiack Swamp to Danae and city locations. The jury prepared to deliberate after testimony including a bracelet gift and Hawke Hawke detective references.

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