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Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1908

Page

1

Enrolment Peaks Before Night School Open Day

The city reports 1074 students enrolled for night schools ahead of the October 19 opening. Principal W. M. Keres of High School and Joseph, principal of School No. 8, lead classifying efforts. Enrollments include 678 in School No. 1, 176 in School No. 2, and none yet in School No. 8, with many foreign born and American born classes planned across sites and potential adjustments for overflow.

A Rolinven Mornal Ahtels W. F. Irtoceel High School UN Joseph Night Conan Pinipal W. MA Keres Obey Prin

Newark Man Shoots Wife in Philadelphia

Telegraph report from Philadelphia describes Newark resident Fred Weisman shooting his wife at the Hay Hotel in Philadelphia and later shooting himself, with the wife hospitalized at the Semiaarium Hospital and his condition noted as potentially operable for a reoperation. The item also lists local business ads and class notes intermingled with the dispatch.

Newark Philadelphia Journal Fred Weisman Runuoff Semiarium rHaul

Republican Registration Drive Highlighted at County Committee Meeting

The Republican County Committee met at the headquarters to hear reports from committeemen. Attendance was strong and focus centered on registration. October 20 was noted as the last day for registration updates, urging all Republican voters to be listed. Reports from the county showed solid progress and bright prospects for the coming election.

Republican Cty. Committee Theg M2 Ion

Downtown Republicans Rally Opens in Third Street Center

A downtown Republican gathering will formally open with music and speakers. Congressman Cheries N. Fowl, State Senator Ernest R. Ackerman, Capt. Rob aptistas We Sehwarie Alers, Riotty Sehwarts, F. Kiratein, Garston B. Plaros, and attorney Mee Wagner are listed as speakers at the Corman pat inh Third Street near Broadway under the Downtown Republican Club.

Corman Pat Third Street Broadway RePublican Club Cheries N. Fowl Ernest R. Ackerman Capt Robaptistas We

MRAVLAG TO TALK TO COLORED VOTERS

A Colored Republican meeting notes Edward Mai Thomas Taylor and James Davy among attendees. Chairman B. Hawkins says a plan for mass meetings and a parade is nearly complete. Victor Mraving, mayoral candidate, to speak at a later session. Details of ward club events and street-hall gatherings follow.

Edward Mai Thomas J .Taylor Thomas John BE. Jones James Jones James Davy Westfield I Cc B. H. Hawkins Republican County Victor Mraving

Chicago and Detroit Set For World Series Opener Parade

Detroit crowds gathered at Bennett Park awaiting game one of the World Series against Chicago. Magnates Murphy and Nevin discussed rules with the National Commission as teams prepared for the match. A separate Holy Name parade in Union County with 2,309 participants will form a long city procession ending in benediction at St Elizabeth Hospital.

the Journal Detroit Mich Bennett Park Howty Ayeroft Tigers Tlonal Commission Murphy Nevin Cub National Commission Park T.f Rosseman Sebiakfer Schmidt Dewns Taina Mottan King Holy Name Societies Union County St. Rustick Sacred Heart St. Mary Holy Rowry Fit. Anthony Parinfield Rahway Chartanea Seins Or O'Grady New Brunswick Addriveen Mow O'Grady Conboy South Orange O'Neill Descon

Unclear fragmentary report from Chicago event

A garbled OCR note from Chicago mentions armFANs and a championship event. Details are unreadable with many miswritten words and names. No clear participants, dates, or outcomes can be determined from the readable text.

Epworth Church to Buy New Site

At a regular quarterly meeting Epworth Church authorized negotiators to pursue purchase of the Davisonite site on Wonka Avenue near Maxie for a church structure. The decision follows prior favorable survey and pending final action by the meeting.

Epworth Davison Trasters Ce Wonka Avenue Maxie Davison Ite

Fourteen Drown When Steamers Collide

A collision at sea leads to the loss of fourteen lives as two steamers crash. Details are incomplete due to damaged text, but the incident is reported with emphasis on the fatal outcomes and affected crews.

Bodies of Man and Woman Found Dead in Bay

Two bodies, a man and a woman, were found floating in Jawalen Bay near Crescent Street. Authorities ask if death was murder, suicide, or a double tragedy. The woman wore a wedding ring. the man had a valuable watch and chain. A possible alligator bag with letters and a $10 bill was found with the clothing. Police investigate amid mysterious circumstances and shifting harbor tides.

New York Jawalen Bay Brooklyn Crescent Street Coruner Nutt Queens County de Laren

Singer Night at Vorwaert's Bazar Fashioned Night Show

Night at Vorwaert's Bazar drew strong attendance from Vorwaert's factory workers and others who patronized booths extensively. The Twen Verein organized the event, held at Ye Ture Mall, with a large attendance on the night.

Vorwaert’s Bazar Twen Verein

Night School Aims at Night School

Night school efforts focus on improving enrollments and outreach with community programs and updated facilities. Local educators emphasize flexible schedules and evening classes to serve working residents while coordinating with nearby colleges for credit options.

More Money Sought to Finish City Dock Filling

The city recreation dock project stalls as Dock Committee funds are exhausted. An additional appropriation is needed to complete the hollow filling between the dock and Front street, with Councilman Charles H. Moore leading the Dock Committee yet opposing further expenditures beyond the current allotment. Delays may cost more than finishing now due to contractor mobilization.

New City Recreation Dock Front Street City Counclis Committee On Charles H. Moore

Two Men Hurt In Scaffold Fall

Shortly before 10 o'clock this morning George Lang, a 314 Delaware Street bar painter, and rank Prott, 26, a Rankin Street journeyman painter, fell from a scaffold at Elisabeth Avenue and Fourth Street. The structure gave way, sending both men more than twenty feet to the ground. Pratt suffered a fractured leg and body bruises. Lang had possible head injuries. They were taken by ambulance to the Alexian Hospital.

George Lang Bars Delaware Street Rank Prott Rankin Street Elisabeth Avenue Fourth Street Pratt Eaean Alexian Hastag Levon i

Collins Platform to Be Announced by Democratic Club

The Democratic Club plans a campaigning push through election eve with weekly meetings at its Lyetum Theatre Building. General Collins will unveil his mayoral platform at the first Tuesday gathering, with Warren Dixon and James Martine among speakers addressing obstacles to municipalities, inviting citizens to attend these events.

Democratic Club Lyetum Theatre General Collins Warren Dixom Jersey City Jamen Martine Toe Bherts Collins Cles Juding Mayo Wittpen

Sylvia Speer Denies Marriage To Mr Thowar

The Dy Telegraph reports Sylvia Speer, described as Atlanta society figure and chauffeur to a newspaper father, declares she is not married to Mr Thowar. The statement follows sensational rumors of a European marriage and family pressure.

Sylvia Speer Dy Telegraph Tone Journal Liverpool Thowar Atlanta Ruesell ‘Thomas Europe Speer

Balkans War Threat Prompts Government Action Call

As the Balkan crisis escalates, fear rises that civil war is unavoidable. Officials warn that failure to act could precipitate hostilities across the region, drawing England into a broader conflict.

England

War Talk On Rations And Troop Deployments

Fragmented OCR notes discuss ration controls and naval assets. Mentions gunboats and torpedo boats, troop counts around 90,000, and occupation forces tied to Bosnia. Indicates large potential military increases via drafts across affected countries.

Telia cArary Bosnia Dsafta Ta Alll

Serbias Crossroads War or Civil War Threat Crowd Demands War

Telegraphing from Belgrade Oct 10 reports Serbia facing a choose between war with Austria or civil conflict. Large mobs surround the parliament, king’s palace, and public buildings threatening to tear the city unless the National Assembly declares war. Lawmakers largely favor war with strong crowd backing amid intense scenes and war advocacy speeches.

Belgrade Servia Avatria National Assembly Austria Pelee Seamon Seles Jenny

Fineverd Faces Severe Test As Williams Takes On Tartans

Boston reports a tough afternoon looming for Fineverd’s football squad as captain Burr prepares bold plays against a Williams lineup noted for its strong tandem formations. Yale meets Cross College in New Haven while Buffalo hosts Carlisle in crisp October gridiron action under ideal weather conditions.

Boston Mass Fineverd William Han Pent Burr Williams Bere Teregrezn Buffalo N. Y Sytaclee Carlisle

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