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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1908

Page

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Evict This Widow in the Night Sparks Shelterless Children

A Polish widow Mary Gooper with six children was left homeless on Mulberry Street when an eviction occurred at night. A Good Samaritan and neighbor pair pressed for arrest of the landlord. The sister of the widow claimed she provided shelter and work as a washerwoman but the court ordered arrest for the landlord after testimony about the eviction scene.

Bowie Mary Gooper Mulberry Street Winton Bon Prelendi Ge Ford Eee Tay

Suitcase Theft Arrest Made Here

Detserg Sergeant Murphy of the Erie Railroad Police and Capt. Shleninger announced the arrest of Thomas Condon in our city on suspicion of stealing a suitcase and valuables valued at 100. The fareway and casing occurred at the Jersey City station of the Erie Railroad days ago. Condon was taken into custody here and awaits transfer to Jersey City authorities.

Turing Amd Joreoy

Prisoner Gregor Sentenced in Dreyfus Assault Case

Reported from Paris via Tategraph to Taclanka, the defendant Gregor received a two to fire sentence for shooting Major Alfred Dreyfus in the Pamtheon on dune 4. The court kept Achnegodian as a witness and the ruling was announced by Kept Tarte.

Gregor Dreyfus Tategraph Taclanka Paris Wilay Trom Fire Alfred Dreyfus

Recovery Hope For Pink as Investigation Proceeds

Unclear OCR text references recovery prospects for Pink amid an investigation. Mentions a capital area event with police or detectives assessing condition. Details are garbled but imply Pink was injured and expected to recover with ongoing fund or support.

New Jersey Rifle Team Sevent h at Sea Girt Competition

Sea Girt hosted the Deyien trophy event under fair conditions. New Jersey shooters tallied a range of scores with Lieutenant Colonel Rowland and Lewie at 44 each, MinerVini 45, Maller 346, Woelker 48, Silvester 48, Martin 43, Price 49, Muller 41, and others ranking across New Jersey and regional teams including Ohio and Maryland in a national interservice field.

Selegraph Diry Roawan Ae Lioeet Ohio United States Serine Corps Alten New York Maryland District of Columbia New Jersey Rowland Lewie Minorvini Atkins Place Tersey Eet Tewes Minervial Silvester Martin Sergt. Silvester Price Muller

Scaffolding accident injures two painters at Reid Street area

Early this morning Edward Kellam of 144 Reid Street and Adam Hess of 085 Martin Avenue were painting when a scaffold failed. Hess escaped with slight bruises and shock, Kellam was carried by ambulance to General Hospital in a frail condition. Hess, age 56, is described as shaken but stable.

Greléck Edward Kellam Reid Street Adam Hess MaRlin Atrent

Wanamaker Sees Prosperity With Taft Election

Jake Wanamaker former Postmaster General and store owner predicts a new prosperity era after the presidential vote. He expects Taft to win and tariff revision in the next administration, citing plans to complete his fourteen story store and urging moral sentiment as vital to the nation’s recovery.

Philadelphia Taft Jake Wanamaker Dincuard Ptimistie Volsibl Feanona Race Tan Ns Taft Deeds Ley Ion

Writ to Get Thaw Refused in Pittsburgh Bankruptcy Case

In Pittsburgh Sept 11 the referee in bankruptcy refused to grant a writ to thaw in the Harry K Thaw bankruptcy case. Blair, now before the referee, was represented by H H Bain Erne of a restaurant and A P Mayer of Sane & Sane as personal attorneys for the bankrupt. Attorney Foxe sought continued hearing, with possible further argument on the matter.

Teregragn Pitteburg Blair Harry K Boyd H. H. Bain Erne M.Y A. P. Mayer Sane & Sane Foxe

Secession Movement Halted By Court Injunction

Prominent members of the Independent Order of Foresters in this city note Judge Beaton in the Supreme Court at Rochester restrains the movement for secession. They expect further action by the courts and await developments on the injunction.

Beaton Supreme Court Rochester Ney Natal

Possible Express Rates Hearing Contained In Board Report

At a Board of Trade session Secretary Groves presented a brief to the State Railroad Commission. The document alleged a monopoly on express rates in the region and summarized responses from the United Company Central Tall of New Jersey and the Pennsylvania Railroad companies.

Board of Trade Testing Groves State Railroad Commission United Company Central Tall of Newfersey Pennsula Bataan

Officer Fires Shot As Fugitive Escapes In Morning Chase

A Kalark man wielding a bundle prompted an officer to chase through Elisabeth arena before 4 a.m. The officer fired a shot at the fleeing suspect, who dropped the bundle and fled, disappearing into the night. Witnesses described corn tumbling from the bundle after the escape.

Morher India Wisb

Uncle Sam’s survey men arrive for inland work

Fragmentary OCR notes show men sent by Uncle Sam to survey inland territory. Mentions Capt. Sean Van Pelt and rented items, with garbled phrases about tents and footnotes. Data is unclear but indicates military survey activity and assigned personnel.

Fremi Sean van Pelt Ee Sree

Oklahoma Court Upholds Guarantee Law

An Oklahoma court rules in favor of the guarantee law, confirming its authority and immediate effect. The decision affects consumer protections and mutual guarantees, reinforcing statutory obligations for parties involved in secured transactions.

Oklahoma

Fire damages two and a half story frame house at 133 Pine Street

Fire officials suspect incendiary origin after a morning blaze at 133 Pine Street scorched a two and a half story frame structure. Prompt department action prevented greater loss though the family escaped in a hurried exit. the blaze caused about 100 in damage. Authorities investigate the incident as arson.

oMdiala Pine Street A. Schwartsbath Lon

Hospital Fair Opens October 26 At St Elizabeth

A gathering of prominent local women elected Mrs P JT Ryla as general chair for a hospital fair at St Elizabeth. The event, starting October 26 and lasting about two weeks, will include booths, suppers, entertainments, and donations to support the hospital project. A planning meeting set for October 8 will shape the fair’s activities and other details.

Elizabeth St.Elizabeth Hospital Ryna Wan Roy Alfa

Market notes and storage warnings at Jefferson Avenue

A garbled market brief warns buyers about tomorrow's opportunities and storage warnings near Jefferson Avenue. The readable fragments mention a local storage area and a company connected to the market activity. The exact details are unclear due to damaged text but local commerce cues are evident.

Washington Tor Morrow Eat Fioe Ceral Toroer Jefarson Avenue

Saucer Files His Mayoral Petition Amid City Nomination Notes

Plainfield scene outlines water nominations and mayoral petition filings. The Union County Prohibition convention met at George R. Bayre’s home outlining nominees and a push to unseat Frank H. Smith. Among attendees were party leaders, ward delegates, and a list of potential mayoral candidates from Elisabeth and surrounding towns.

Union County George R. Bayre Orchard Street Willan J. King Summit J. Roberts Given Camden Palga Rita Ww. v

Salary increase refused by pastor at reform church

A telegraph report from Jowenary Catakill North Carolina states Pastor H. Berg of the Reform Church here declined a requested salary raise, asserting the church could not grant the increase at this time. The brief note notes the minister’s stance and the local reaction.

Jowenary Catakill N.c Win H. Berg Reformat

Coghlan Inherits Fortune Bay Mine With $125000 Break

Halifax reports that Miss Coghlan has inherited a valuable Be Thiga mine at Fortune Bay Prince Edward and is poised to profit from a new discovery worth $125,000. Patrons and investors expect strong returns as the venture moves toward development and management plans. The article notes timing around a college opening in September and mentions financial expectations tied to the mine's potential.

Halifax Coghlan Fortune Bay Prince Edward Bethiga

Protestants Seek Court Injunction Over Catholic Parade

Telegraphed report from Temdon describes Protestant Alliance filing for an injunction to halt a Catholic parade scheduled for Sunday. Archbishop Bourne signals the march will proceed, with authorities examining the threat letter received by P. A. Seorstary. Scotland Yard to investigate any religious intimidation.

Temdon Bourne Protestant Alliance Sof Seasion Dbplotan Jineting Canary Duk Norfolk Fowler Fentatell Scotland Yard

Wall Street Report Signals Mixed Day in Trading

The New York market opened with limited price changes as Reading assumed leadership while brokers tied to Harriman interests prepared a key Union Pacific related notice. By noon trading showed frigid call money and declines in stock prices toward midday, with instability in the top shares.

Telegraph Tne New York Harriman Telease Union Pacific

Flog Racer Victory Sparks Newark Relay Finish

The Newark Elizabeth relay race finished with Will iam Webber the youngest member hailing the team victory amid late surge by Elizabeth runners. Obscured by garbled text the report notes a mind lapse during an earlier run and a tense finish as Mohawk and Columba clubs contended along Broad Street with cheers from supporters.

Bearans William Webber Eliaabeth Elizabeth

Manangg Prisoner Seeks Pardon Request For Life

William Wilson counsel for Manangg William % Wilson asked Justice Bergen this afternoon to apply to the Court of Pardons for remission for life in State prison. The prisoner remains under death watch as officials await transfer to Trenton. Reports say he appeared calmer, aided by his counsel’s efforts to obtain a life-saving remission, and he seemed more hopeful today.

William %. Wilson Justice Bergen Court of Pardons Manango Trenton Trenton, Which May Take At Any Time, “Auide From, One Oe, Itv Ll Plesay Uni

Fall Clothing Display At Aten And Markowits Store

Aten and Markowits on First Street showcase a tall style fall clothing range for boys with a very large variety of school wear options.

Aten & Markowits Rchool Waite

Elizabeth Commercial Cole Serrata Abit Edu Details

Fragmented notice from a school listing enrollment for day and evening classes. It mentions sixth year of study, experience teachers, and a call for catalogues. Address 207 Brand Street, telephone 448-J, principal Edgar. Also references Frank Hard Company selling mowers and garden pruners.

Brand Atrest Heth Nej Tel J. Edgar

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