25 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1909
Page
1
A massive turnout for the naval parade floods the waterfront as vessels, steamers, and private boats converge along the harbor. Rail and ferry services scale up with frequent departures and extra cars to Jersey City and Newark while crowding tests schedules into the late night.
Report from Prato dated Sept 2 describes a balloon explosion that killed four while witnesses recall moments of shock. Among the injured are six soldiers and civilians. authorities cordon the area as workers remove debris and start burial preparations for the victims.
An engineer named Hammond admitted guilt after police recovered tools he stole from a car works plant. Loot found in New York included a costly instrument sold cheaply. Hammond is held at police headquarters awaiting grand jury action and possible transfer to county jail. Authorities say he is being closely questioned and that further disclosures may follow.
Announcement today records the incorporation of the Suburban Motor Trolley Company at Renton to run a wide mobile transportation line between Elizabeth City and Am boy. Promoters predict a 30 minute headway with cars of thirty horsepower and pay as you enter fare, serving Linden Rahway Roosevelt and other towns, boosting population and trade with an expected annual benefit exceeding $60,000 to Elizabeth merchants.
Three carpenters were badly injured on a new wall street building at Wall Street and Low Pont road. Charles Avery of North Hirabeth Alvin Gaskell of Rah waz and Oliver Lloyd of East Grand street sustained injuries. Gaskell was taken to Mex Hospital, others to One General Hospital. They were employed by local contractor John Van Bergen. One carpenter suffered a fractured leg and yarn. others reportedly had internal injuries.
Adam o Baghouse of 16 Routh Fifth Street faces a potent suit in district court. Charles H. Troubman claims Bughouse owes him $100 for a contract breach. A paper in the case was filed by Charles A. Trimble. A pig roast event is announced for Monday night at Nehleicher's Hotel near Sevoud and Ripley.
In the Court of Chancery Newark yesterday Albert M C Graves of the city was granted a divorce from his wife Clara St Graves. The case, heard before View Wallenter Howell, involved allegations of fault and improper conduct with detailed testimony and counsels present.
A piano contest promotion at Berry's invites the public to inspect free plan details and participate. Hoffman's Photo Studio and Roach Hettmann advertise services nearby, with Union Business Co offering telephone and building access at 2082 Broad Street.
In a bustling city aid drive, volunteers and bank clerks organized mass envelope donations for hospital support. Inspectors tracked contributions from eighty one wards totaling 204.50 as residents left envelopes at doorsteps and central offices. Coordinators noted high activity despite naval parade shifts, with many Elizabethans away in New York.
Local notices advertise Levy's sale tonight featuring reduced prices on frames and art items. Gebhardt's rating event returns weekly with Glowckner exhibits every Saturday at 90 Rilmabein Ave. Fulton celebration details and evening programs are listed, including Emgant pictures and frames at moderate prices.
The Hudson Fulton celebration proceeds with church chimes echoing and cannon salutes as Governor commends leaders and dignitaries. The ceremony features brief remarks by officials including Chairman Smith and Lam Shatts amid pageantry and public interest, highlighting local pride and civic leaders.
A garbled OCR text recounts an odd scene involving fears, babies, and a dog within a community setting. It references a group or alliance and a decision or action linked to a local event or figure, though many names and details are unreadable.
A divorce case cites desertion as the ground with a wife alleging abandonment by her husband. The filing mentions a public disclosure by the attorney and notes the wife’s intent to seek legal dissolution while detailing concerns over alleged neglect and the couple’s residence on Elizabeth Avenue.
Fragmented OCR text reports reformers urging Governor Fort to intervene in Atlantic City to aid in their fight against Commodore Lavie Kuehole and the Republican city ticket. Mention of a hotel address and a public appeal day, plus assorted local ads for education and goods.
Long account describes Clermont and Half Moon events, riverfront crowds at St George Staten Island, a naval parade, and public officials amid the Hudson River pageant. Spectators gathered from New York and New Jersey to witness the ceremonies and related grand displays. The narrative notes wind delays and a planned air race with notable figures and ships in attendance.
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