07 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1907
Page
1
Edward Nugent and Leavitt announce a political action against Trimmer in Roselle. The case, served today, centers on alleged animus and how the press reported the pending charges, with details to be filed next week.
Fragmentary text from a legal notice mentions summons, October term, Union County Courts, and publication costs. The readable lines reference preparation, publishing rights, and questions about delays and payment.
Voters in the Twelfth ward’s First district oppose using a saloon rear as a polling place at 1041 East Grand Street. Critics claim several other sites exist and that many voters will avoid ballots if forced to vote at the saloon rear.
Major Benjamin King of Clark township and director of the Board of Fresholders met with County Chairman Frank H. Smith in Smith’s office this morning. King, previously tied to George Tirrrot’s Heward to Journalist bid, declined to confirm candidacy and promised a forthcoming statement.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest Tillman refused a role at a school inspection and aligned with Randolphi. The text is unclear and partially garbled, but indicates a political or administrative dispute involving Tillman and Randolphi, with a pending decision or rejection.
A double tragedy in Evanston is under police investigation after Mrs Frederick M. Tish was found dead on Big Berber Street with a throat cut rope and by the same time a servant was discovered hanging, sparking a dramatic inquiry into the deaths in Evanston’s town.
Announcement states an examination will be held for a petition or request to fill a clerk and executive position in the civil service. Details on date, location, and eligibility are partially readable within the damaged text.
An unclear clipping notes Eli Root departing Muldoon's, with garbled text about training and winter activities. The readable portions indicate changes in role or position and a terse summary of recent efforts, though many words are corrupted.
Democratic State Chairman Hudspeth will headline the Union County convention at Turn Hall High Street on Wednesday September 26. Delegates from Martine and nearby areas rally behind James Martine for governor as the party aims harmony and concerted effort amid factional tensions.
Mrs. Jacob Clark, merchant and tailor, reports jewelry valued at over 100 vanished from her room after she awoke to a strange feel. The thief, possibly aided by chloroform, used a locked bedroom and drawers were forced. Louis Lott, a 22 year old Chicago student visiting Mr Clark, disappeared in tandem with the theft, and police suspect a Chicago link as the case unfolds.
An August or September Cranford gathering of Republicans at William Crial’s Cranford avenue residence elected J C W Rankin Edwie G Woodling A H Denman E K Adams BR Droescher J W Holes F W Park and H B Van Ream as attendees. Hall was chairman Van Lane secretary One regent and two important items were read regarding the county committeeman slate and candidate alignment for Pierce.
London report notes the Lucania the largest ship yet to sail on her maiden Atlantic crossing from Liver pool to Queenstown and New York. Officials kept details secret while a great crowd awaited her arrival amid competition with the Lucania’s rival, described as a championship race.
The Excise Board today approved licenses for four saloons in the city, boosting the total to four licensed taverns and inns. The Grand Jury suggested Kitimbeth already faced scrutiny, with one license revoked last year for beer violations. New licenses go to George Schinster at 400 Spring Street and Willids Haegle at 688 Court Street, with a path to Michael Pflueger.
A county committee debate over Assembly nomination leaves Crawford unable to name a candidate while Mr Warner forwards unresolved names to the Republican Executive Committee. The confusion arises as Crawford questions why another man was named and why the author was not considered for nomination.
Washington reports Manchuria may endure famine due to drought and heat since July. Consul Fisher at Harbin cites failing oats and barley, beans near twenty percent yield, with minimal remaining grain to avert shortage. Consul Grimrey at Tsingtau corroborates the peril and notes the severe conditions in Bhantur and Bhantury areas.
Mrs Laura M Carter announces a plan to claim an $8000 reward for the arrest of Chester B Runyan the Windsor Trust Company cashier cleared of a jury acquittal after a dramatic waiting period. The case involved alleged misappropriation of funds and escape charges.
A Jersey City man named George Bustrisarty was selected alongside T. sat tinwtrety aes Jener Cie R Fe and F. I. Yager of Cleveland for an unspecified post by the letter carriers group. The report cites names and cities including Philadelphia and Cleveland in the selection list.
A terse report from Princeton notes an autopsy conducted in York in September. Keeper Schwartz entered yesterday to greet him with a morning salutation.
Washington report states government proofreaders William A. Peffer Jr and William F Doreey paid fines for careless errors in official reports. They admitted tainted wording including camatery instead of seminary in a personal report.
Fragmentary text mentions a courthouse delay and a stolen collar. Names and details are unreadable, hindering a clear summary of the event or involved persons.
Paris reports the death of M Armand Sully Prudhomme a renowned French writer and Nobel laureate in war poetry. Born in 1830 he studied law before turning to literature and became a leading poet and critic.
An obituary notes the passing of Mrs Mangere rs ele, with survivors including Mrs Daniel Waltons Sek Mahoney and Mrs Theodore Medes and two sons James and Robert. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday morning with interment at Mount Olivet.
Fragmentary OCR obituary fragment mentions Mary, Mrs Maria Ghicids, and Mrs Patrick Culten with funeral references, names read unclear. Details are illegible but indicate multiple funeral notices and a church reference, possibly at Mary’s Church, with a march or morning service.
A special committee drafted a building ordinance regulating wall thickness frame building limits ventilation and camber. a draft will be presented at the next council meeting. The project aims to end a three year delay with safeguards and professional oversight by architects D B Provoost and C W Oakley.
New York reports show mixed stock activity with gains in Pacific led issues but some declines in related lines. The day features notable moves in Great Northern and Northern Pacific stocks, with trading levels around 133% and 131% as investors adjust holdings and assess rail group prospects.
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