14 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
1
Reports from the convention describe a tight race among factions led by Kirkland, Lawrence, and Adams. Voter origins include Plainfield, Summit, Roselle, Garwood, and Elizabeth, with subgroups shaping the first ballot and potential outcomes.
An evening program at Greystone Church features the Elizabeth Vain of Christin Endeay and the Gregatons with a religious and musical lineup. Attendees from the 7th League and others will join in, with additional participants listed as part of the event.
Unclear readable text notes an event titled Night at Prof with fragments referencing Yon Tonbou and Bra. No coherent event details or dates present.
Walter Francis Gannon, 21, of 38th Avenue, was struck by a Long Beach train while walking home from the Warlick Wire Works where he had worked the past month. He was tossed about twenty feet, suffering a scalp wound and back injuries. he walked home with help after two teammates pulled him from the tracks. Gannon, who graduated Holy Rosary School with high honors last June, is under medical care.
A National Biscuit Company wagon driven by William Coates was hit by a streetcar at West Jersey and Price streets in Newark last night at about 9:45. The wagon’s pole broke, horses panicked, and Coates collapsed after the incident before being taken home to Newark.
An incident aboard trolley car No 2 near Elisabeth park saw a stone hurled at a window as the vehicle carried women travelers. The projectile shattered a pane but missed occupants, causing a tense moment among passengers and a near disaster in the crowded vestibule.
An obituary reports the death of a baby boy aged 1 year 65 months at his home 121 Marshall Street. He is the son of Roy F. Jones and Maggie R. Jones and the grandson of Margaret and Herbert Jones. Funeral arrangements not specified.
Police report Ces Richmond arrested yesterday in connection with a break in. The suspects have not yet been arraigned in Police Court. Further details and names appear garbled in the notes but indicate a case tied to a local break in and police actions.
The Board of Education transfers the second year commercial class from School No 9 to Battin High School. Alexander L is named principal of the first year commercial class. Dr Heyer loses control of the department while Mr Melson and Miss Andrgywa move to Battin. The move aims to relieve crowding and streamline the department.
The board votes to seek bonds to fund repairs across multiple schools. Officials say authorized improvements require funding and plan a capital program including a new book project. The proposal outlines allocations and the ongoing need to complete unfinished facilities.
Weather dispatch reports a cold wave reaching the eastern regions with heavy frosts in Maine and New Hampshire and temperatures dropping eight to sixteen degrees in Ontario. Strong winds and showers affect the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and the Atlantic coast is forecast for cooler conditions with rain possible in the lower Steamer region.
Fragmentary OCR text from New York features unclear references to Bape and numbers. Readers will note unreadable terms and possible misreads affecting names and places. no coherent event or outcome is discernible.
The baron’s party cannot depart this afternoon as hoped due to his health. Physicians advise rest and a later departure this evening. Mr Sato Mr Honda and Mr Kontaki will accompany the baron until travel is possible.
Czar Nicholas and czarina accompanied by their children will arrive in Darmstadt the capital of Hesse and stay until the latter part of October. The Russian monarch and his wife plan a formal visit to the Grand Duke of Hesse during the stay.
The second day of the New Jersey liquor dealers convention opened with a monster parade. Acting Mayor Dari Young delivered the welcome address and President Thomas C. Hayes responded before officers could be elected due to press of business.
A reception at 1046 Bond Street honored notable attendees including Mr and Mrs Lawrence and Mya Bre, with speeches by W. Hines and others. Guests praised the hosts and the evening featured familiar community monitors of the race era.
A brief reports a local gathering where plug hats caused a stir during a meeting held last evening. Details are scarce but attendees discussed events and opinions on headwear customs.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions a bridge inspection and a fire event with unclear details involving October. No clear persons or organizations are established.
An intense meeting of the Board of Education debated Superintendent Shearer's proposal to restore the second year commercial class to Battin High School with its teachers. President Sayre led opposition, while others pressed for moving rooms and consolidating classes to ease crowded conditions at Battin and School No. 9.
OCR excerpt lists names Mrs C F W Mrs J ieee and James C Ogien among others who returned from a park outing. The fragment mentions Dorothy, Catherine Street, Pete eater, Connie and Daniel Hanley with unclear details and dates.
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