12 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
1
Fragmented speech outlines Cissel's pledge for a strict law enforcemen t and public order with a focus on clean government. The platform emphasizes police commission reforms, business enforcement, and a strong stance against corruption. Readers see references to Elizabeth College, Janes, and Sogina amid crowded policy notes and local governance debates.
In a cryptic note the article reports a death chair victim named Ofe who awaits execution at Tron Prison. Details are sparse with fragmented phrases indicating a pending sentence and a state execution context.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a disturbance at a property line with a crowd shouting about a crown and a planned transfer to a railroad station. The text mentions a defendant named Cervesi and a planned electric chair execution during a 1994 period, with references to a Swick Bord and related witnesses.
Joalf Difloakic, landlord accused of seizing a widow and her six children from their home, appeared before Judge Mahon in Police Court and pleaded not guilty. He was held on $900 bond as the October Grand Jury convened to consider the case.
In New York on September 12 at Brighton Beach race track eight cars thundered around the intermingled contest as drivers battled for lead. The incredible pace and bursts of speed marked a dramatic auto race with the line expected to end around 8:20.
The annual convention of the New Jersey Funeral Directory concluded yesterday amid elections and organizational preparations. Members reported progress toward a standard schedule and governance updates for the association.
Clouded and navigational state Erle fe 1 Meade DiMauit Dt mentions rain aiding fire safety.
Fragmented OCR notes describe fires spreading through forests and affecting several provinces. Mentions Wisconsin or nearby areas and personnel responding, with details obscured by poor readability.
Voters rush to Mesob Municipal Building before noon as city clerk tallies petitions for nominations in the upcoming primary. Delegates and candidates from the First and Second wards submit lines for Republican and Democratic state conventions with listed names and districts.
Stephen Krappel, a Pennsylvanian, arrived seeking two men he says owed him for a board bill. He carried a loaded revolver and was arrested by Officer Ohrenberger near the Broad Street arch. Krappel claimed the weapon was to reclaim money he says was owed after he was robbed in Pennsylvania mountains.
Robert Maton Kirkland, son of Sheriff candidate Captain Robert J. Kirkland, was bitten by a dog on Kria Street yesterday afternoon. The animal jumped from a resting aunt and attacked him, causing a serious bite. Police reported the incident and described the attack as prompted by the dog’s sudden movement.
The article describes campaign tensions as both parties rally at city headquarters over Henry Maine and looming results. It notes Republican candidates Gore and Lewis and Democrat leaders led by Samuel Gompers ally Debs in the race, with expectations of a close outcome and commentary on the second congressional district contest.
Fragmentary report cites movement in rates and canal actions with unclear references to Union Hills Canal and Erie line. Journal tone notes changes yet leaves key details obscured and names or dates unreadable.
London September 12 news reports that Winston S Church, president of a British board, attended a wedding at St Margaret's Westminster. The event drew notable fashion and official figures to the chapel, reflecting a high society ceremony in a historic setting.
Special to the Journal describes a carefully planned device mailed to Governor Fort, intercepted at Philadelphia post office. The blast was to occur when opened. the envelope contained a blue foil tube with explosives and a note-filled wrapper. Officials labeled the plan as an extreme, calculated threat with copied inscriptions from newspapers.
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