12 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1905
Page
1
Chief Tenney reports the Dutch Ides gang case involves Dolbier and Bh quintet thieves. Stolen goods seized include candy sheets medicines and tobaccos from a freight car and offices. Officers recovered sizeable parcels of wares tied to the robbery and arrest follow-up targets.
A Newark resident died at St Michael’s Hospital after a morning incident on the vania Rail line near Sree Wests 1 yards. Police say the event is under investigation with unclear details and no confirmed motive yet.
A fragmentary notice recalls a widow’s years long journey to reach America beginning in 1880, tying to a Meek family in a distant place and hinting at an ongoing pursuit of kin and identity across oceans.
New York on September 1 9 nine victims remain in Roosevelt Hospital after the elevated railroad curve crash. Four are likely to die including William Engle Eliza Miner and William Nieubuhr. Policeman Harry Atkine fights for life as the death toll rises and investigators vow rapid measures to safeguard the L line passengers and reopen the route.
Fragmentary report notes M. Witte and entourage sailing from New York aboard the Kalter Wilhelm II. A planned reception at the port was canceled amid unclear secretariat arrangements and diplomatic tension surrounding his return.
Washington DC September 12 The National Association of Master Bakers about 300 members began its annual convention in the capital. President Martin Simon of Cincinnati did not attend due to a sprained ankle his address was read by Vice President Adolph Boutti er of St Louis in his absence.
Greenwich Connecticut September 12 A series of burglaries ends with Mrs A C Morrill daughter of E G Converse New York financier and U S Steel official shot in the chin and shoulder by a single burglar a revolver used a kitchen door lock was forced a man named John Brown of 300 West Fifty first Street New York was arrested at the depot early this morning the bullet will mark her for life though she may recover.
Citizens press for updated trolley routes on downtown Rahway and Avenue lines. Council committees plan hearings to discuss franchise terms and potential service improvements, with a new operating timetable under consideration.
Freight steamers were reported to have sunk with twenty eight men lost and coastwise shipping disrupted. Survivors and rescue efforts were underway as authorities tallied the missing and pressed for inquiries into the disaster.
A lighthearted item notes an evening at Sughrue’s Dancing School hosted by professor and organizer with music, dance lessons, and social mingling. Attendees include local residents and guests from nearby towns enjoying a festive gathering.
New Orleans on Sept 12 reported no deaths yesterday for the first time since the yellow fever epidemic declaration though thirty eight cases were reported. The city notes a sentiment shift and ongoing concerns over outbreaks and public health responses.
A scrambled market summary notes aggressive buying on the bull side amid wide participation and late strength. Government bonds remained steady while London buyers and robust activity in equities pushed prices higher. gold rose and the day closed with a firm tone and active trading.
The County Board of Assessors convened at 10 o'clock to file assessment and tax valuations for all cities towns and boroughs in the county. Members seated approval by Caleb C Pollard as chair with Farrelly Runyon Marsh Gat and Roselle Roselle Park and school wards noted among valuation totals. Total valuations listed include city wards and taxes with reductions discussed for public schools and railroad properties.
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