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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1910
Page
1
The Boon of Freeholders at the September meeting approved county road bonds totaling 10,000 to raise funds for building and improving roads under State aid. The state will cover part of the cost, with the county paying the rest, estimated between 160,000 and 170,000 for the entire project. Bonds are issued in units of 1,000 and repayable in five years at 4 1/2 percent semiannually.
A garbled Newark dispatch labeled Wilson, labor ally, outlining his stance. The piece asserts Wilson is a warm friend of organized labor and supports measures to secure a fair share from capitalists, while noting the Presidential context and mutual expectations between labor and government.
Special to the Journal. Washington dispatch details the American Federation of Labor's strong opposition to Congressman Charles N. Fowler. It cites a pattern of labor ire over Fowler votes on eight hour restrictions, anti compulsory acts, and labor arbitration, noting union leaders expect Willam N. Runyon to win the Fifth District renomination and labeling Fowler as not aligned with labor.
A fragmented note indicates Mrs Gilman will deliver a lecture to Socialist listeners. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the event centers on a socialist audience hearing Mrs Gilman speak, with no precise date or place confirmed.
Colorado Springs Sept 2 The body of a train robber was brought to Leadville after an attempted midnight hold-up four miles east of Divide. Engineer Frank Stewart was wounded in the leg, and Fireman Paul Bachman escaped. The bandits failed to seize any loot from express car carrying thousands of dollars. Search parties were sent from Florissant and Divide for two companions. The assailants ordered the crew to stop the train and open the express car. Stewart and Bachman escaped, one of the robbers shot him, and the intruders fled as the engine sped toward Leadville.
A fragment notes a postponed baby parade in Asbury Park with sparse details about participants or new timing, leaving the specific event context unclear. Limited readable names and clues suggest a local community notice amid incomplete OCR text.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Labor Day and Sally, with unclear names and actions. Readable parts show no coherent event, date, or clear entities beyond Sally. Unable to identify a concrete main fact from the provided text segment.
At 234 Second Street a joint meeting of the Willim Crowley Association and allied groups endorsed Charles H. Moore for Mayor and Peter J. McGurn for Councilman from the first ward. About 100 attendees heard speeches and a crab dinner preceded a business session. The resolution praised Moore as a longtime resident and public servant and urged Democrats to support his nomination in the primaries.
The probation office convenes to hear the case of Mary Baler, an 18 year old from Brita etrent, who testified in the Geo J Calli case before Judge Fwater In the COMP of Quarter Recons. Walt, a north road street tailor, was named as the principal witness for the State.
The Funny Ward Democratic Club met at Frank Burke's Hall to back Alfred A. Stein for Mayor and Jeremiah D. Leary for First Ward councilman. Leary attacked General D. F. Collins and Patrick J. McGurn, defended his voting record, and promised to align Stein's platform on rail elevation and water supply if elected.
Beved street grocer Litman and Co will be closed all day Monday for Labor Day. Customers are advised to get supplies tomorrow instead.
Principal R. Berrinman directs Onion Business College located at 206310 Broad Street Dix Building with telephone 602. Public notice requests visitors to see a physician for health guidance.
Councilman Charles Moor, Democratic candidate, backs a Gaynor style administration for Elizabeth with a focus on square deal reforms. He vows fair public contracts, open records, and citywide accountability, rejecting hot air pledges and emphasizing competitive bidding and market prices.
Telegraph report from Trenton where former Governor and Senate hopeful E C Stokes launched a loud attack on Kean and other Republican candidates accusing them of corruption and a tainted ticket. He claimed party bosses sent money and patronage to defeat Murphy and Kean, while praising teachers and opposing federal interference.
Tuberculosis contracted during service in the Philippines with the United States Army costs the life of Mabo Wealey Arlett, 30, formerly of 504 Adama Avenue. He enlisted July 28, 1901, in Company B, Twenty-seventh Infantry, served three years there, and later worked with Henry Zotter on Grand Street.
Local notices describe a major lamb sale featuring 100 dressed lambs and fashioning notes on timing and location. Amid fragmentary lines there is a reference to school shoes and a call for a meeting or viewing, with unclear details on organizers.
Twenty five patrolmen were appointed by City Council with unanimous approval for committee recommendations. Pay increased by twenty five cents a day. Several vacancies filled, including deaths and retirements. City Telegraph ordinance discussed for free direct lines. mayor objects to narrow street ordinance. minutes publication requested. paving, property access, and rail permit petitions noted.
Jersey City shooter JerSeaman claimed the New Jersey Rifle Association trophy in a tightly contested close-range match. The event drew competitors from Jersey City and nearby areas, highlighting precision marksmanship and seasoned shooters.
A brief telegraph dispatch notes a weekend uptick in Wall Street activity as investors respond to early market signals. Gains are led by industrials and tech names, with traders eyeing upcoming earnings reports and global economic cues.
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