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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1908

Page

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City Council debates land purchase and contracts in tense meeting

Democratic mayoral candidate John Beuer presses that no radical change to city bonds and land deals be permitted while council weighs a land purchase near Elizabeth River. Finance Committee reports and contracts tied to building and paving work dominate the session as officials suspend rules to advance funding and ordinance measures.

Qouicliman John Beuer Opin Etizabety Gauer Charles Hi Moore Sour Finsaa Peper Meirt General Ace John Drayis Ateam Ting le A. Co Aisr Collins Founcirman Sehlotterer Fayette Rean

Toledo Veterans Parade Draws Large Crowd

A Toledo dispatch reports a veteran parade of the Tortyemennd G at 10:30 am drew an estimated 39,000 spectators, with about 150,090 visitors in the city this afternoon. A Roosevelt reference remains unclear in the scrambled copy.

Tefegrepstoc Toledo Lees Roosevelt

Nugent Reappointed State Chairman Amid Party Shakeup

By telegraph, Jersey City reports a meeting of the State Democratic Committee of New Terasy re seats and leadership. Robert Huda peth, committee chair, re aligned, dismissed, and rebuked a judge amid accusations of missteps in the campaign. The article notes tensions between Smith and Davis, with blame cast after a recent defeat and potential actions before the Governor's selection.

Jersey City Sept State Democratic Committee of New Terasy Robert Hudapeth Tha Colymittes Mare Etre Peth Wes Agget Hol Aloot He Smith Davis

Governor and faithful hound charm city in odd tale

A garbled account narrates a dog without a tag owned by a resident of Foster M neighborhood. Governor's aide and the governor himself consider the dog the best ever while the rightful owner waits and police monitor the scene. Citizens wonder if the dog will be returned after a delay.

Jona Ea Segal Eine Inen

Wife Beats Husband in Divorce Case in Newark Court

Adolph Reichert of Pileabeth reports marital troubles in Newark chancery court. He filed for annulment after bringing their two children to the mother’s home in Elizabeth. The proceedings reveal disputes over names and legitimacy as the couple’s marriage deteriorated.

Adolph Reichert Pileabeth Chancery-Court Wewark Yecterday Tradt Andren Roeithart Ing George 5 Ford Anus Clifford Reichert Mlater Elizabeth Walt Sud Mromutt Anna

John R Moxon Out of Field in Assembly Candidacy

Fragmented report shows John R. Moxon opposed by GrancellI ally as he faces primary challenges. Speech notes, campaign lines, and local party figures indicate a tense fight over nomination with August deadlines and county committee planning.

Vermont gubernatorial race leads with revised returns

Telegraph report shows 30,000 lead in Vermont with updated figures. It notes missing towns and indicates Republican gains over Democrats, with Prouty leading and Roosevelt’s influence cited. The article discusses the statewide election results and predicted Legislature outcome.

Political rally report with scattered quotes and crowd notes

Fragmentary telegraph text describes a political event with references to a speaker, the Republican party, and a morning schedule. It notes a lack of attendees at a station, a police presence, and a crowd of about 500 people who shook hands before breakfast. References to stations and local officials appear in incomplete form.

Binux Bryan Slesine Anv

Possible arrest reported in Rochester area

Vague notes indicate two unidentified men were arrested near Rochester after being traced to the area weeks ago. Details remain unclear and a fuller report is expected.

Kensiwe Rochester Nome

Shots on the London Stock Exchange Spark Panic

An unknown man fired four shots on the London stock exchange floor today. He was knocked down and overpowered. The shooter, a Rugby engineer named Harrison, claimed trouble with a broker and appeared deranged. Seventeen members were injured as chaotic scrambling ensued and business paused for about half an hour.

Telegraphite the Journal London Stock Exchange Harrison Exchange

Man Handcuffed to Hospital Cot After Italian Stabbing

In Peterstown a man named Antonio Buomeme lies handcuffed to a hospital cot as Italian Hes Michgal Pink, stabbed during a family quarrel, remained in critical condition. Police say Dominick Buerriho and Anna’s husband Jan o have vanished, with detectives pursuing them and Chief Tenney expecting arrests by night.

General Hospital Michgal Peterstown Antonio Buomeme Tnan Buomoma Suiseaeas Cree Bueriwho Dominick Buerriho Labeheg

Wall Street Opens With Broad Stock Strength

The market showed early gains with notable leadership from Southern Pacific and Erie advancing while other rails rose unevenly. Buying interest from London and continued absorption suggested a constructive tone as trading moved toward midmorning.

Fotearaphis York Southerm Pacific Uden Pacifc Ralironda Southern Pacific Fertia London

Prohibitionists Nominate Clergyman For Governor

Telegraph report from St. Paul notes Prohibitionists nominating Rev. Dr. Decree B. Stockwell of Fort Plain as their gubernatorial candidate. Secretary Loeb returns from a month away mostly spent in Minnesota lake country and will resume duties soon. Exchange an old piano for a prayerful new tune advertised at Morrow's on Winstead Street.

Byrecias Decree B. Stockwell Fort Plain Morrow's Winst Street

Mystery deeper in death of George Wittke boy

A 15 year old George Wittke was found near the Staten Island shore by the Baltimore and Ohio Bridge after washing ashore. Police notified and investigations ongoing as details of his death and family statements are examined by authorities and the press.

George Wittke Mia Charles Wittke Flizabeth Avenue Staten Taland Baltimore and ‘Ohio Weet Brighton Paul Wittke Viebrock Lebrock Martin Street Railroad Newark Oroas Stronke Viebroskeh Wong

Committed death by own action at Essex Golf Links

A report notes a self inflicted death at Essex Golf Links, County Country Club. The incident occurred between sundown and morning, with authorities finding the body near the course and routine procedures underway. Further details are unclear due to the fragmentary OCR.

County Country Club Ordhas Rimuitut

Ward Club Grows Membership Applications Read

Fifteen applications for membership were received at the ninth warden chair meeting last evening in the building. Reports of various committees were read and accepted. It was thought Dr. Viewer Mraring would attend, but due to other business he could not. he will attend next meeting.

Chuir Viewer Mraring

Canine Death Lights 700 Ride Charley Harvard

A partially legible clipping reports canine death linked to a ride incident involving Charley Harvard and a carbanic gas reference. The fragment mentions Union Business College, a storage warehouse, and addresses at Broad Street and Jefferson Avenue, with references to a Journal on sale and local city names.

Charley Harvard

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