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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1908

Page

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Geode Heist Suspect Captured After Polish Raid

Peter Romany, sought for a $70 larceny from Har ry Hoffman, is captured in Wallington Bergen County after a multi town chase through Roselle Park and Polish settlements. Police, mob clashes, and a bayonet charge marked the arrest as officers faced a hostile crowd before taking Romany into custody.

Dirmingawa Ratchford Roselle Park Peter Romany Harry Hoffman, & Sont Rector Roselle Park High Roant Wallington Bergen County Ronan fa @ Rucciany Pole Roman Prin Gome Hi Hoffman Bilicera Deningham Atranger Tandee Pasaaje Peilica Hiherthoe Peveral York Opae Amae Towle Park Koma Love Birmingham Fim Wood Fabla Howee

Licenses Granted at Board of Excles Session

The semimonthly Board of Excles session granted licenses for taverns and inns to multiple individuals at 063 Court Street John Schuster Second Avenue and Niles Street William J Kennedy 406 First Avenue Joseph David 121 First Street Louis Heine 249 Morris Avenue Joseph F Kelly 201 Third Street John McGregor 32 First Street Julius Heimbokel 425 Third Street Geo Schuster 760 S Street Pauline Hergert 110 Trums Street Inn and tavern transfer Peter Yargivelles 136 Ping Street Wholesaler R T Potts 13 Broad Street.

Third Stret Geo Schuster Pauline Hergert

Hold Up At South Orange Station Ends In Empty Pistol

Newark reports Frank Keenen of 17 Church Street South Orange held up Lackawanna Railroad station with an empty pistol after a struggle the weapon proved unloaded. Accomplice Latevite, 10, lifted the pistol from a bureau drawer. They demanded money from Agent John Magee. Keenen had previously been released three weeks ago from a burglary sentence.

Journal Newark Frank Keenen Church Street South Orange Lackawaane Keenan Latevite John Magee Kis Ion Romana van Pole van Lnt

William and Lena in courthouse fraud case tale

A court case centers on Henry William who was jailed for defrauding a customer by selling a clothed suit and other garments. Lena William, a neighbor and accuser, arrives with the dress bundle and pleads for relief for her husband’s supposed kin. The judge insists the entire suit be returned, then releases William after Lena offers to surrender the woman's dress. The episode includes confusing dialogue about family ties and responsibility, with the outcome hinging on the recounted garment recovery.

Henry William Lena William William Joseph Stewart Stewart Lana Manda Tate Ares

Bridget O Bri ed Charm at Pollde Opurt

Bridget O Bried appeared this morning and charmed Slim Thampeen with quirky phrases. Neighbors noted odd exchanges as a debt dispute over fowl was mentioned. Police report pending grand jury action.

Bridget O'Bried Slim Thampeen Culby Theraight Eichans Bayerat Judea

18 Month Old Girl Accidentally Shot

In Trenton on September 4 Agnes Bote, an 18 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bote of 71 Johnstown Avenue, was killed this morning by a stray bullet from a member of the household. The tragedy occurred as her parents and siblings were in their home when a gun went off.

Trenton Agnes' Bote William Bote Johnstod Avenue Detmg Mbderts Hirem William

Lack Funds Stop Work Ends Local Labor Meeting

In Updim County Trades Council and labor circles, a shortage of funds halted nominations and stirred debate at a largely attended meeting. A push to back Democratic labor priorities faced mixed reactions, with a cash appeal for the treasury and urging financial aid from visiting labor activists.

Updim Ein Canis Faders Trades Council Samuel Gor American Federation of Faowning Trades” Council Eakpehy Tia Daatio Pederson Newark Misa Pauline Wald

Sample fall hats and wholesale prices at auction

Owing to garbled OCR the note outlines a wholesale sale of fall hats with claims of reduced prices and large stock. It mentions a high quantity and a rapid turnover, with references to a price list and a union-made product line, suggesting a factory outlet or short-run sale event.

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Mendel's Cut Prices Declared on Labor Day Page

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a sale or price cut announcement by Mendel’s, with references to a page dated Labor Day and mentions of several misread names and terms. The readable items imply promotional copy for discounts on items like a frame, with unclear details due to garbled text.

Car Dashes Mile Without a Motorman and Rescue

A car speeds 400 feet from the Sheridan and Third Avenue curve with no motorman. Conductor L K Gahman escapes through a doorway as passengers are tossed about. The incident begins after a possible vertigo attack on motorman Marlon Bates, with a rescue and notification to Railway officials.

Marlon Bates Sheriday Third Avenue Second Avenue Sheridan Avenue Flizatrath Rosalle West End L. K. Gahman Lee Wlind Broad Street Andy Thy Honelbe Vennee Gales Sears

Jordan’s Plea Insanity In Murder Confession

A newspaper report from September 4 describes Cheater Jordan’s insanity plea and the confession to police. He recounts returning home to find his wife in the kitchen after an argument and killing her with a blow, then dismembering the body. officers seek motive as medical tests find no poison. The courtroom crowd watched as Jordan was brought in for a preliminary hearing and the police secured about $10 from him.

Fourish Banton Jordan Spenerville Polinn Bostom John Tay Bonn Arville Thomas D. Damety Naya Somerville Lund Jordan-the Fortht Tar Tonfanién

Fall Clothing Feats At Charles J Aten's Munich Clothing Co

Fragmentary OCR notes show fall apparel items from Charles J Aten's Munich Clothing Company with unclear details. The fragment references stock, percentages, and a sale context in Basen with dates and names obscured by errors.

Fall Clothing Charles J Atetn Muasbech Clothing Company Sao

Levy Department Store Sale Advertisement Fragment

Fragmented OCR shows a sale notice inviting purchases of a tall skirt and other items at Levy Department Store. It mentions discounts or exceptions and lists items such as curtains and blankets, but the text is garbled.

Levy Department Store Heiden Valdes Wales Cults Realern

School Days. Fall supplies and plans explained

A fragment discusses a document on history and supplies for the new term. It notes fall bats and seeding preparations, mentioning preparations for educational materials and hostelry details. The text is garbled but centers on school materials and readiness.

Woman Slashed Near Old Fort In Thompson’s Island

A young colored woman named Christina Shoemodie, age 10, arrived at General Hospital with a light arm cut after an altercation at the Old Fort in Thompson’s Island. She walked there herself before ambulance arrival, declined to name her assailant, and no police report was filed.

General Hospital Thompson Isna Christina Shoemodie

Arthur W Knapp in Roosevelt Hospital after surgery

Arthur W. Knapp, formerly of the city and son of Mrs Christine B. Knapp of 67 Newark Avenue, lies in Roosevelt Hospital New York after appendicitis surgery following a fall from a cottage porch at Bay Head. His left leg and arm were injured in the fall and his condition is serious.

New York Hospital Arthur W. Knapp Mra Christine BR. Knapp Newark Avenue Roonsvelt Hospital New York Mr. Knapp Bay Head Miling Orma Roosevelt Hospital Walla Peck Knapp Roongrelt Aloo Rees Pital Weary

Frank P. Sargent Dies in Washington

Telegraph dispatch from Wallington reports the death of Frank P. Sargent at 8 am in Washington due to a fall and paralytic stroke suffered about two months earlier. He was formerly Chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.

Coc Prd Journal Wallington Barfont United States Commies General of Immigration The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

Wall Street Sees Opening Rally Amid Railway Talk

New York September 4 The stock market opened with signs of recovery as London reports cited a rally in Canada Pacific and expectations of Union Pacific developments. Early gains included Smelting up 24, Southern Pacific advancing, Amalgamated bonds firm, and widespread but modest advances across rail related issues with a quiet forenoon and narrow fluctuations afterward.

New York London Canada Ofiers aFa mm Union Pacife Leetiern Stack Southern Pacific Amalgamated

Building plans noted with names and dates

Fragmentary OCR mentions Building Inspector, a 2x8 foot structure with accommodations for six families and a store. Names include FRARE HAND COMPANY and UNION BUSINESS COLLEGE. Fall term opens September 1 with catalog request to FR. Ber riman at 210 Broad street. Other text is garbled.

Perway Amboy Erenua Frank Krtotek

Mysterious Death on West Bound Train Near Roselle

In Elizabeth New Jersey yesterday a man named Miller was found dead after walking along the West bound tracks near Roselle station. Family and police investigate possible suicide or foul play while noting Miller’s odd behavior days earlier and last seen in Roselle area at night. The case remains under county physician and local police scrutiny as details unfold.

Central Railroad Company Roselle William Miller Gérickinnd Yor Samer Sas Bruinid Ter Miller Miller Lorraine Callohn Benler New York Brett Mr. Alle Elizabeth and Rozelle Elizabeth Drygooda

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