20 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1905
Page
1
The report notes extreme crowding in primary rooms across several schools as new pupils concentrate in early grades. Half-day sessions and lack of desks plague several plants with 344 pupils in one primary department and wide overcrowding predicted if attendance rises continue.
The Minton County Republican Committee votes to ask Judge Vall to sit on Saturday afternoons to issue naturalization papers. Assistant Poitationer James White recommends the arrangement. The outing committee reports a profit of 65.08 from the July 20 excursion.
City officials and the Central Railroad meet to agree on street closings and safeguards along the Long Branch line. Work includes building a new sewer, street crossings guarded at night, brick pavement, and foot passage over tracks at South Park.
A man identified as William Walsh was released on bail set at 800 dollars after arrest related to a railroad matter. The brief report notes the name and bail amount with limited additional details.
Readable fragments indicate Levy's Thursday gale affecting coastal trade and storage areas. Local reports note strong winds disrupting shipments and warehouse operations, with unclear timing and extent of impact.
Reports allege Charles Grossman of 210 Center Street was murdered and his body dumped in Boston Harbor after signs of a struggle and throat wounds. Police pursue murder theory as family receives scant details and Navy Yard officials note naval ties. Dr Thomas Barnardo, famed founder of child welfare homes, dies in London at age 79, leaving a legacy of care for thousands of orphans in Britain and abroad.
The Patrolmen's Benevolent Association held its annual election at Quilen's Hall yesterday. New officers chosen include A. Ward as president, George as vice president, John de Chrenhlone as secretary, Alfred Bishop as treasurer, with James O'Brien Sebastian Schuler and Samuel Richmond named trustees.
John A Halliday aged about 70 died yesterday at his Clark township home. A former Union County resident born in New York he lived many years in Hall Township where he was a prosperous farmer. He was survived by his wife Mrs Harseals and by a son Andrew.
In Jersey City region figures, dozens of attendees clash over leadership at a county convention. Nominees included John c Kayser and V. Bunnell for sheriff along with several others from Jersey City Hoboken Bayonne Harrison and West New York as contenders.
The Cranfont Cranford and Roselle districts reported eerie events before dawn with residents noting strange sightings. A man described as a gardener was allegedly chased and fled across lawns after attempting disruptive acts. locals heard shouts echoing through the hills.
Fragmented OCR text appears to name a local commercial college in Elizabeth with unclear surrounding context. The readable bits suggest a college listing or note but provide no concrete event, date, or outcome to anchor a complete summary.
Paris reports Premier Rouvier returned to the foreign office after talks on Morocco. Baron Rosen the German minister waits on Berlin instructions before any settlement steps. Official circles remain hopeful despite pauses over policing the Algerian Moroccan frontier.
Last evening the Board of Fire Commissioners met with full attendance. The building committee reported completion of the Third Street tower project and removal of the old fire bell near engine hose No. 4. Nine applications for improvements were reviewed including extensions at 1001 Magnolia Avenue and renovations to a Third Street stable into a store. Alteration requests were discussed for premises on Elizabeth Avenue, including a proposed window bay over the sidewalk. Several promotions and reassignments were filed among engine crews, and bills totaling 1021.52 were approved for payment. Fischer & Dackerman were authorized to furnish three horses and new gear for Truck No. 2 to aid snow operations.
The county tax rate is set at 6147 per $100 valuation reflecting a decrease from last year by 0.228. Garwood is the only municipality showing a tax decrease while city rates stay about the same. A table compares this year's valuations with last year's to show the real increase of 95,005 in rateables and total valuation changes.
Salt Lake, Bias, Sept. 20 More than a score of persons were injured in a railroad wreck on the Central Pacific near Harney Nevada last night Two freight trains met head on and a following passenger train could not stop in time crashing into the rear of the second section Initial reports describe the injuries as serious and transport by telegraph and other means is under way Names are incomplete in the readable fragment and no further details are confirmed
Fragmentary OCR text mentions sixty tied mates of the Elizabeth Orphan Ayhem and an automobile, but details are unclear and no确定able event or outcome is present.
The article reports last year’s valuations for towns such as Landen and Fanwood, noting a county total of 55 260 700 with a 5 685 000 year over year increase. It records that most municipalities show higher values while Fanwood decreases.
The New York market opened strong with a notable shortage of floating stock fueling gains. London buyers supported the rally as speculation surged, lifting government bonds and equities in early trading.
A fragmentary report notes a fire that destroyed structures on First Street. Officials consider rebuilding and arranging temporary facilities as crews assess the damage and plan for restoration.
A New York witness tests to the Pfeiffer murder case, stating he saw a group with Pfeiffer on a Wednesday night near Dillon’s. He claims to have marked several women leaving around 11 PM and notes involvement by a stable boy and others as investigators pursue leads.
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