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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
The Crimes Commission report details jail conditions, noting paupers with wealthy kin and the system's failures. Franklin Port leads the inquiry into county depredations in New Jersey, revealing pay structures for pauper patients and alleged neglect. Witnesses describe antiquated facilities, inadequate medical care, and camouflaged costs.
A fragmented local page describes a community fair with plans, performances, and exhibits. Mentions Grace Sunday activities, fundraising, and a variety of vendors and displays across First Street. Notes damaged text but preserves key entities such as Atlantic, Nasfethiity pa, and Grace Siniday.
An advertisement offers an epilepsy treatment trial for 150 dollars. It promises money-back guarantees and mail order availability. The sale is promoted by a company in Washington DC and a local address in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Members of Tavfive Seria clan visited Milton Street home of Mrs Chirely with friends. Attendees included Mrs Albert Howell and Miss Phoebe Moontney among others. refreshments were served. Separately, Stein A Murkewity advertised fall and winter garments at appealing prices, inviting purchases for the season.
Severe cold and a sharp wind push residents to seek shelter at police stations. Eighteen homeless men slept at the headquarters Wednesday night with more seeking warmth last night as the city endures a record cold snap with ice forming for the first time this season.
Wednesday afternoon the Ladies Aid Society of the German Methodist church was entertained at the home of Mrs. Frank Henn 826 East Jermy street. Miss Edna Clauss provided piano selections and refreshments were served. Mrs. Henn was assisted by her daughters and Mrs. S C Howell Mrs. William Watshe and Mrs. L Neimeyer.
A brief editorial quote credits Macawas with noting that the finest portraits blend a touch of caricature into realism. The remark highlights the artist’s eye for exaggeration tempered by likeness, shaping enduring likeness beyond strict accuracy.
Ten licenses for inns and taverns were renewed by the Board of Excise at a short yesterday afternoon meeting. Two on line licenses were renewed as well. Trials set for November 19 at 2:00 p.m. include Valentine Balling of 563 Livingston Street for Sunday law violation and Joseph Szuba of 500 Bayway for Sunday selling. Renewals list Timothy Rozziani 40 Magnolia Avenue and Mago Baum 300-362 Elizabeth Avenue among others.
Readable fragments list various street addresses and personal names including 363 East Jersey street Hynes and Car roll 1226 East Broad street Edward F Whalen South Broad street Joseph McLough 10 ln avenue Charles Vierling 800 Jersey street Michael Swinski 5 Bayway August Jahnke 505 Elizabeth avenue Saloons Fred Kuechenmeister 5¢ New
Dim theater pages promise a comedy feature titled Proctor's Buoy Dream at Victor's Bijou. The listing notes novel subjects in Pictures and a popular diesel feature, with timing to 26 fret time.
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