20 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
1
A Wisconsin senator Robert M La Follette addressed about eight hundred people at Jacobs Theatre in Elizabeth, urging fair play and denouncing corporate influence. He defended his reform stance, contrasted lobbyists with the public, and appealed for unity against press prejudice.
A Roman candle fired by marchers struck an awning on the third floor of the Union County Trust building at Broad and West Grand. Officer Brogant alerted the janitor, the alarm was sounded, a crowd gathered, and the fire was quickly extinguished with no major damage beyond the awning frame. Spectators blamed the incident on Colbyites as a protest against trusts and corporations.
The New Jersey State Liquor Dealers Association opened its twenty-seventh annual convention at Seenger Hall in Elizabeth. Colonel Dennis Collins, acting mayor in Berry’s absence, welcomed delegates after a parade and noted that differences are laid aside for the city’s reception.
The County Board of Taxation set provisional figures for First Ward valuations, noting Land 2,069,400. buildings 4,543,779. personal property 1,199,900. total 7,418,070. A tax rate around 1.50 is anticipated for Elizabeth, with possible variation. officials faced long sessions, objections, and map drawing as they work toward final equalization and a rate to the public tomorrow.
A train of five cars wrecked after a collision at the Central and Schiller Street crossing. The lead car jumped the track around 1 o'clock yesterday, causing a derailment and blocking the crossing. Details are unclear due to damaged text in the report.
At a Civil War reunion of the Fourteenth New Jersey Volunteers in Monocacy Maryland veterans attended including Captain Alfred Atkins and Rev T E Vassar. Officers for 1907 were elected with Henry C LaRowe president and John Patterson secretary. A monument site near Frederick was chosen for dedication July 9 1907 and a bill for free transport of regiment members was urged.
Tomorrow afternoon Elizabeth Woods will lead the way as Woolworth Company opens a new 5 and 10 cent store at 118 and signet in the city’s busy shopping district. After months of alterations, the Ed Sts building is finished and the store is ready for business.
Havana reports that Cuban troubles will require stronger measures than expected, with Taft noting patience but caution. American commissioners fear insurgent interests may block progress, and deep concessions or military pressure may be needed to reach a lasting accord.
Albany on September 20 reports Governor Higgins received petitions from about 3900 residents requesting a medical commission be appointed to probe alleged medical complications in the Albert J Patrick case. The push seeks experts to assess if embalming fluid or chloroform affected Rice's lung condition, tied to Patrick's death sentence for the murder of William M Hee of New York City.
New York stocks opened mixed with uncertainty as traders weighed early gains against later declines. Government bonds held steady while the rest of the market showed little decisive movement.
London Sept 20 Ten persons killed and sixteen injured in the Scotch Express wreck on the Great Northern Railway near Grantham. The locomotive and several carriages plunged over an embankment and many victims were burned. Believed more deaths to be announced as ruins are searched. Brakes are suspected to have failed on the curve outside Grantham.
Hong Kong contends with a second hurricane after a devastating typhoon. The storm struck at midnight and raged through daylight, causing uncertain yet wide damage and a rising death toll. Authorities fear harbor fishing fleets may be wiped out, increasing the catastrophe.
The fragmentary OCR text mentions a widow and a street event or person, with unclear names and locations. It reads awkwardly and lacks complete facts, making precise reporting difficult.
The Board of Education loses a bid award to Jacobson & Son as Judge Swagan voids contracts granted to Zior & Townley and O E Pountmey. The board will re advertise bids to avoid delays in coal purchases amid a special meeting planned to consider new offers.
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