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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1909

Page

1

Good Friday Bank Holiday Legalized by Legislature

Banks to close tomorrow as Good Friday becomes a legal holiday by bill signed by the Governor after passage yesterday. The act extends the holiday to banks county offices and courts, with police open only in emergencies and notes payable on Monday for banking business interrupted by the holiday. Other states cited include Alabama Delaware Louisiana Minnesota Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

Committee On Banking and Insurance Reed Peeruerr United Sates Trenton Udderdr Alabama Atgclo Delaware Louisi- Ir Minnesota Yeeuyivonia

Jury verdict against Thos Monahan confirmed in city court

The jury returned a verdict against Thos Monahan after a trial in City Criminal Court. The proceeding lasted several hours with William Will, attorney for Monahan, present. The defendant reacted furiously during the proceedings.

Thos, Monahan Foumi- Againal Thowan Monahan William Wil Alomahap

Noted Boston Cellist Loeffler Commits Suicide

Boston Symphony Orchestra cellist Eric Loeffler, 60, known in musical circles, vanished a week earlier and was found dead by asphyxiation in his room under the alias Hyde Jacobs. A note apologized to his landlady for the act.

Poston Eric Loeffler Foullist Boston Symphony Orchtstra Perp Lacifer Tad Third Hyed Jxcobs Nix Suicidy Befur Gaa Loeffler

Court Holds Burns On Serious Charges

Albert Burns and High Brady were arraigned in City Criminal Court on multiple counts including holding up and robbing Walter So fold, larceny of iron from the docks, and disorderly conduct. Both were held on $100 bonds for a hearing next Tuesday morning, City Attorney James C. Connolly representing them.

Albert Burns High Brady City Criminal Court Burns Walter G. Sofold Fortis Street Baarryes Pines City James C. Connolly

Manganese Safe Vault Company Incorporators Face Dissolution

A Plainfield meeting of majority stockholders decided to dissolve the Manganese Safe Vault Company after a legal tangle. The charter lists 1000 shares at 100 each, with initial capital of 1000, aimed at manufacturing safes vaults and other fireproof receptacles.

Manganese Steel Safe Plainfield Itwan Wis Mangyinese Steel Ithe

May Dismiss Case Against Accused

A newspaper fragment reports a possible dismissal of the indictment in the murder case of Mrs Georgia Sampison and husband Harry Sampison. Judge Ribbs cautions the State while District Attorney Gulbert says the defense has failed to present the charged outline. Reporters note spectators and the accused woman entering court as proceedings unfold.

Lyons Dan Allyn Georgia Samp Harry Sempaonsen Ribb Gulbert Bone Tari

Newsboy Faces Ninety Day Jail Term In County Court

Fragmentary report shows a newsboy jailed for ninety days in county court after an arrest by officers. The text references a real estate matter on Broad Street and an order pending in the justice offices.

Bilok Ofer Healy William Byse Tenney

Sleep Walker May Not Live

James Goudy a 50 year old resident of 21 Atlantic Street reportedly walked in his sleep and fell from a second story landing at Hemslong Street, injuring his head and body. Mrs Goudy awakened to find him unconscious at the foot of the stairs and later rushed him to Alexian Hospital where doctors feared his condition.

James Goudy Atlantic Street Hemslong Goudy Alexian Hospital

Chase Has Smallpox Admits Yankee Head

Lynchburg Va April manager Stallings of the Highlanders says Hal Chase first baseman is in a smallpox hospital in Augusta Ga with a mild varioloid. He contracted the disease in Athens and was the only unvaccinated player. The team debated canceling games to prevent spread but decided otherwise after consultation.

Lynchburg Stallings The Highlanders Hal Chase Augusta Cheonie Star Athens Yacoeol Bumggage

Sacred Cantata Sung at Grace Church

Grace Episcopal Church choir presented J H Masinder Olivet to Calvary cantata with Adele Braun soprano Edward Taylor tenor and Norman Jolliffe bass under Thomas Wilson choirmaster. Miss M B Bennett organist. Large attendance, twenty five voices. Praise for Brain and Taylor despite cold. Congregation list ened as Jesus in Gounod Hademsption noted.

Olivet Categary J. H. Masinder Grace Episcopal Church Adele Braun Edwerd Taylor Norman Jolliffe Thomas Wilson Mias M. B. ‘Bennett Taylor Joli Fewi Jesus Gounod

Fragmented Readout on Bail and Court Notices

A garbled OCR fragment references bail, county actions, and a court matter. It mentions notification and impending proceedings, with unclear names or dates. The readable bits indicate a legal notices context without concrete details or clear entities.

Wall Street Market Activity and Key Stocks Rise

New York April trading opened with brisk demand across many issues. Leaders included American Telegraph, American Copper, and Blue Ridge, with gains in rail and industrial shares. Brokers noted steady volume and cautious optimism while broad indices showed modest advances amid mixed news.

Wall Street the Journal York Mioe Gollen Amice Porte Lediuntriala Gesseraiy Yiel

Newark Ruling Enjoins Orange Union Hatters Riot Tactics

View Chancellor Howell issued an injunction in Newark against the Orange Union Hatters and about 20 other strikers. The order bars threats of violence and coercive tactics aimed at manufacturers in the heart of the district. It also prohibits actions to block workers who return to their jobs, following a January 14 strike marked by rioting.

Newark Orange Loyal Omber United Hatters North Amerea Howell

Postoffice Busy as Easter Cards Backlog Grows

The Elizabeth postoffice will remain open despite Easter mail surge. Postmaster Charlock cited holiday allowances but cited heavy volume to be handled tomorrow and Saturday. Newark uses full staff. Paterson will offer services as scheduled. statewide orders guide operations.

Charlock Elizabeth Euster Uncle Sam Morrow Paterson Newark

Gale Fanned Flames Threaten Manchester

A ferocious gale drives flames through Manchester threatening most of a southern district. Fire teams from Nashua Lowell and Concord assist local crews as houses burn in the high wind. Robbery fears prompt militia readiness, none of the losses yet estimated.

Claflin Predicts Growth for H B Claflin Co

Claflin predicts growth for the Claflin Company, the largest wholesale house in the country. The business leader notes upward momentum in the city and predicts expansion in commercial age during the summer.

Claflin H. B. Claflin Gee Rc Chia Linn

Prison sentence for man accused of assault on servant girl

Charles Brown, reported as the offender, has been sentenced to one year of hard labor at Busse prison for an assault on Mary Varga, a servant girl. Details of the incident and subsequent actions are unclear from the fragmented report.

Charles Brown Busse Mary Varga Oer Thes Ie

Leavitt Bill Passes House in Trenton Debate

Sta Correspondent reports the House approved the Senate Leavitt bill to distribute 1007 main stem railroad taxes collected in 1907 to schools with remaining funds held for future apportionment. Republicans and Democrats clashed over timing and amounts, noting treasury figures around 3.21 million dollars owed to schools and about 1.5 million in free funds.

Sta Trenton House Ginnally Mercer Sullivan Treasury Mr. Gimielly Mr. Sullivan Leavitt Ginnelly Ward Bergen Perkins Inn Levitt Hiind Mr. Martin Ieee Ihmediate Ainge Cattens Aden Seagate Colgut Provi

New Idea Man Reports Caucus Bolt in Assembly Fight

Trenton April 1 Assemblyman Blau valt Pasenio county issued a statement after bolting from the Republican House. He argued a caucus would push for immediate distribution of school funds and support new idea leader Mr Martin’s plan. He said his own House Bill No 449 would be advanced if allowed to remain free from caucus dictates.

Trenton Blau‘valt Pasenio Ole Republican House Seinster Leavitt Martin Senate Railroms Passaie House Redcliffe Mmeasaire

White Way Plans Delayed Again After Meeting

A long dispute between merchants and guarantors over First Street White Way plans creates doubt about progress. A conference convened at the Babking Company's building failed to yield a clear result. The absence of counsel for the association could hinder business at hand.

Bern McManus Mte- Mania Bros Merrhanta Guigrantars First Street Port Babking Company Shiner Elsridge

Man Receives Ten Year Term For Horse Theft

Dominic Fitzpatrick once active in downtown church circles was sentenced in Somerville to ten years in state prison for stealing a horse. He was arrested in Plainfield after attempting to sell the animal. Parishioners recall his decline after his wife died four years ago.

Dominic Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Somerville Plainfield Somerset County St. Patrick's Church Third and Marshall

Modjeska Dies After Weeklong Coma In Newport Head Home

World famed tragedienne Helena Modjeska died at Newport Head at 10 PM with her husband at bedside. Born in Cracow Poland October 12 1844 she rose to lead Polish stage before English roles and Shakespearean fame. Her career included tours in the United States England and a starred Camille and other works.

Los Angeles Helena Modjenka Newport Head Modjeska Thiena Modjiska United States England Abe America Camille Stee Waa Charles Hoconta Chlapotaki

Evengelical Talk Draws Large Local Gathering

A sermon by evangelist Pine an Drake attracted a large local audience at the American men vest Swisa Filo event. The religious work committee of MO A introduced the speaker after a party song, and Mr. Wilkens delivered one of his typical remarks.

Pine Drake Wilkens

Elizabeth Carroll v Central Railroad Case Began in Court

In Long Branch Division District Court this morning Elizabeth and James Carroll sued Central Railroad Company seeking damages over 1000 for injuries Mrs Carroll allegedly sustained when, with a child in her arms, she fell over a trunk at the station. Attorney John J Clark McWhittier asked for negligence evidence.

Elizabeth James Carroll Central Railroad Company Carroll Ty Abe Long Branch John J Clark Whitterore

Lost boy Emil Mueck vanishes from Cherry Street

A missing 17 year old, Emil Mueck, has left home on Monday afternoon and authorities are baffled. Captain Peters of the First precinct mails despatch clippings to Newark New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in hopes of locating him. The Mueck family and Otto his father suspect possible wandering or possible elopement with a plant worker. police pursue several leads and contact distant relatives as inquiries continue.

Emil Mueck Otto Mueck Cherry Streety Captain Peters First Precinct Hatnd Journal of Year Newark York Philadelphia Pitts Lie Pittsburg Karl Otto Taft Brooklyn

Trade Board to Meet May Hear Bridge-Project Report

Trade board session tonight will hear the Albany commission's report on bridge improvements for the city. Commissioner My D. Smith of the Interstate Bridge Commission will present in a meeting that could set upcoming projects and rate issues.

My D. Smith Albany Genie

Smallpox Epidemic Feared in Paterson

Paterson reports two more cases of smallpox, bringing to eleven the total in the city. Authorities fear the illness may spread through the foreign quarter as efforts to control the outbreak continue.

Paterson Tla

French Order to Deport Castro from Martinique

Paris reports the government acted in concert with England and America to deport Castro from Martinique. The order follows unrest and parallels earlier disturbances, with authorities stating cooperation to secure order amidst ongoing troubles.

Castro Martinque Paris England Auberica

Reappointed Pastor W H Kerth Receives New Assignment

The Rev. W. H. Kerth, pastor of the German Methodist church in this city, has been reappointed to oversee the Barters Conference of the German Methodist Church. The move places Kerth in Schenectady for the church's regional duties, reflecting continued leadership in the denomination.

MR. Kurth W. H. Kerth I¢Rman Supesidt Fom Binkop Noel Schanectady

Runaway Boys and Stillness at Veread Street

A scrambled report describes a pursuit of runaways tied to police action at Veread Street. Sergeant Mulcahy coordinates officers at 7 90 ofolock as authorities track the youths, while mentions of Harrington W and Evins of Gaiirea appear in the fragmented account.

Mulcahy Sidra Gaiirea

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