13 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
1
A City Hall work dispute spillover features Bricklayers and Miners unions allied with Lathers and Masters in a Saturday night meeting. Mayor Ryan halted heated exchanges as committees weigh how to finish the City Hall project amid ongoing contractor tensions and pay scale demands.
Police Captain O Leary raided a poker game in a candy store at 27 South Parl Street at night. Several men including Eckstein and Herman Emberg were arrested. others paid fines of five dollars plus costs. The prisoners were arraigned before a magistrate yesterday.
A LaFollette boom spreads in New Hampshire as United States Senator William E. Chandler promotes Wisconsin statesman Robert M. La Follette for president. Chandler criticizes the current administration and party promises, urging support for La Follette as the reform pioneer who can carry Republican principles to success.
Sehvctrey a cannon keep of 608 Shut Front Street was arraigned in Polip Court this morning charged with assault and battery on Michael Bielski, the selector, who was represented by Lawyer A. A. Stely. He was held by Judge Mahon to await the Grand Jury motion. In a counter charge by Scheerer and his daughter Tent, Bielski was also held for the Grand Jury.
Henry H. Dawson president of the News Jersey States Federation of Women's Clubs will speak at the Union Soler Conference of Women's Clubs at the Y M C A Hall in this city on Wednesday. Every Union County club will send representatives and state department committee members are expected. A full attendance is hoped with many topics to be discussed by club members. An executive session will limit attendance to federation members. Union County is small in area but large in club membership.
Mike People's Building and Loan Association plans a first series sale tonight from 7:30 to 8:30 at 203 Broad Street. W H Ryan serves as president and A Pollard as secretary, with Fred Zior in post. Pass books updated. shareholders urged to collect before Wednesday to avoid delays at the meeting. Columbia Building and Loan Association to meet next Tuesday evening to review accounts and dividends for the past two years.
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Boston April 13. Chelsea faces a vast disaster with losses exceeding 9 million dollars. One third of the city’s population is homeless, three lives are lost, and between 200 and 400 are injured with about 100 missing. The fire struck a sector near the Chelsea River, covering 484 acres, and the city’s heart lay in ruins. Aid pours in from banks, the state, and national relief, with significant insurance readiness and public subscriptions underway.
An 8 year old Morria Behandarofaky was bitten by a stray dog on Saturday afternoon on Magnolia avenue between Third Street and the Long Branch tracks. The dog darted at the boy without warning and clamped its teeth before crowds could intervene. medical staff attended the boy afterward.
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Juvenile Court, Judge Atwater presiding, arraigned several youths for burglary and theft. Delaney and Dobson not yet sentenced. Morrow pleaded guilty but may face higher court. Lynch and Lawsen sent to probation. others, including Verevolaky Zayinsky, and Hinde Kellner with Smith home burglary, placed with probation officers.
Concord N H April 1 a labor movement calls for bitter war on Secretary Taft to block his nomination and defeat him if he runs union leaders across New England say the ob ject is to oppose Taft regardless of party and unite labor against his candidacy with meetings planned nationwide to discuss the strategy and protest court decisions that reduce labor power.
Special to the Journal reports Governor Fort signed a 1907 act declaring Good Friday a legal public holiday annually. The proclamation urges devotion, prayer, and reverent reflection by all during the holy day, calling it a statewide observance.
In Trenton on April 14 political gossip centers on John R Moxon as a potential Republican candidate against Charles N Fowler for the Fifth New Jersey District seat in Congress. County chairs say the convention will name the man, with Morris and Union counties pivotal. Moxon denies any congressional ambitions while others weigh a possible push by Union to beat Fowler.
Representative Hobson Democrat of Alabama proposes a peace plan to promote arbitration among nations within a resolution. The move aims to shift national policy toward arbitration rather than sole reliance on military action. The measure fell to a point of order raised by Ay Pou Republican of Illinois, who oversaw the bill.
Washington April 13 with a view to determining when Congress shall adjourn President Roosevelt arranged a conference for tomorrow night with Representative Watson of Indiana the Republican whip of the House Watson and many other party leaders favor adjourning May 1. Even a part of the President's program of important legislation cannot receive consideration by that date. It is urged the President will be asked to modify his program and permit Congress to get away before June 1.
Special to the Journal from Trenton on April 13 reports Governor Fort’s excise investigating commission remains active. A certificate from Secretary Tyler shows the resolution paused both legislative houses, yet Governor Yort states he would appoint a commission if needed. The emergency fund may cover expenses, with appropriations this year set at 20,000 rather than 10,000.
The report notes Gov Fort signed multiple acts including House No 76 authorizing court investigations into a petitioner's financial affairs, and measures allowing charters, chiropody board appointments, and banking operations with New York and Pennsylvania banks. The bills cover campaign restrictions, affidavits of funds, and cross state game shipments.
Councilman FP Richters and John K Byrnea of the health and police committees traveled to Philadelphia to study the stray dog ordinance there. They consulted the City Clerk and viewed the destruction apparatus and work details, planning a report for tomorrow at Judge Clark Meek’s office meeting. White more and City Attorney Connolly are drafting a Trenton–style ordinance to be presented at the next council meeting.
Alfred D. Crowell’s daughter married John Francia White of Wakefield Massachusetts at the bride’s mother’s home 621 Madison Avenue The Rev William C Rom mel officiated Best man was Arthur Bayley Private ceremony due to the bride’s father’s recent death Afterward Mr and Mrs White will reside at 75 Chestnut Street Wakefield Mass starting January 1
A feud involving Posey and Bowie is under police scrutiny as officers seek information on the shooting of Jarten W. Bowie who lies in critical condition at Emergency. The weapon reportedly discharged when his revolver slipped during a chase near the area between First and Second streets, with nearby storage warehouses in view.
More than 800 laborers applied for work at Standard Oil's hunt in London this morning. Police and deputies cleared the grounds while Italians and Poles gathered, with no employment offered. Many workers slept in improvised shelters near the plant as lines formed for the elusive jobs.
A railroad evangelist, Ward, spoke at First Baptist Church explaining his missionary work among men. The event featured the Sage series on the church schedule and special music by Miss Kye Campbell, with Ward delivering an engaging discourse on his experiences.
Events at Mt Teman Church marked a Ladies Day with three services led by Mrs Veoor Williams. Readings by Mrs Hamilton and Miss Diler, solos by Mrs Johnson and Mrs Anthony, and an evening address by Mr Oakley featured prayers, music, and floral decorations.
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