Irieffs Argue Astfalk Case In New Jersey Court
Briefs filed Monday in the Bureau Court by attorneys in the case Prosecution George R Saura vs the Act of Excise of the City of Elizabeth and Nathanial K Retfalk. Writ of certiorari granted. City attorney James J Connolly represents Excise Commissioners Abe I navid for Mr Astalr. Case tests license veto after two prior refusals. Prosecutor claims Excise Board lacked jurisdiction and violated state law. Defendants contend Elizabeth Excise Board free to set rules under charter and repeal provisions.
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James J. Connolly
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Excise
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Sayre
Board of Excise
New Jersey
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Court of Common Las
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Elizabeth
Inns and Taverne
Abe
David
Attalk
Palmer Denied Alimony in Newark Court Ruling
Mrs Kathleen Palmer of Westfield was denied alimony and custody arrangements by Vice Chancellor Emery in Newark. The judge granted visitation rights to the two children in Poughkeepsie New York while scheduling a formal divorce hearing. The estrangement stems from a dispute between Mr and Mrs Palmer and involvement of private detectives. The case followed alleged removal of the children to Poughkeepsie and an attempted abduction.
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Arthur Palmer
Westfield
Big Sity
Emery
Bewark
Patroorcum
Elizabeth
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Poughksie
Palmer
Banat
County Board Hears Tax Appeal For Kenilworth Properties
The County Board for the Equalization Taxes met yesterday to hear appeals from residents including Elizabeth and a local company with property in Kenilworth Palatine. The appeal seeks a reduction of the total assessed value from 182 350 to 75 750.
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Palatine
Thaw Bride Wins After Abstaining From Drink
New York December 1 William Thaw the eleventh, Pittsburg heir, wins the hand of Gladys Virginia Bradley by his vow to abstain from strong drink. The ceremony is set for this afternoon at the St. Regis Hotel with Daniel Dorchester of Christchurch performing the vows and Frank Doormit as best man.
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Pittsburg
Bradley
St. Regia Hotel
de Lowend
New York
William Thaw
Gladya Virginia Bradley
St. Regis
Uredeq
Marty K. Thaw
Stanford White
Truntees
Thaw
Jadios
Charles Mondemon Bradley
Hudgeport
Anthony I. Drexel Biddle
Philadelphia
Drivtley Consultadore
Biddle
Legal tangle may free two in Bayonne case
Bernard Van Wyckle and John Smith face separate trials over the shooting of Fryer in Bayonne railroad yards. A state motion kept the two indictments linked but a Supreme Court order withholds consolidation. Smith's lawyer argues double jeopardy as Judge Blair reschedules trial for December 14, with Van Wyckle to be tried then as well.
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Fryer
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Hudson County
Supreme Court
Swayze
Alexander Simpson
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Beret
Simpson
Head Injury After Fall From Car In Crawford
Henry Powelson of Plainfield was found unconscious in a wheel at the Central Hotel rear in Crawford on December 1. He had severe cuts to the face and head and was taken to the ice station where Dr J L Wall treated him. He claimed he fell from a trolley car and crawled into a stable before losing consciousness.
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Henry Powelson
Plainfeld
James Hennessey
Central Hotel
J. L. Wall
Dreas
Wilson Seeks Union County Common Pleas Judge Post
Ste correspondent reports William B. Wilson former ten year prosecutor of Oaken County announces candidacy for appointment as judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Union County after Judge Atwater’s term ends. Wilson says he expects serious consideration by the governor. Local lines show residence and contact hints from Elizabeth. Real art picture frunns fronts.
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Trenton
William BR. Wilson
Oaken County
Jamporane Covernors
Court of “Common Pleas
Union County
Atwater
Wilson
Old Merchant Thomas B. Smith Passes At 73
Thomas B. Smith aged 73 long tied to the city show business at 11 Broad Street as sole proprietor for decades died at his home 111 Ely Street after a two week illness a complication of diseases and a failing heart doctors in New York attended his death He traced lineage to Knickerbocker family of New Amsterdam and was among the last of the Domino Club members in the city born in Wyoming he moved here at about age 20 Continued on Seventh Page.
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Broad Street
Ely Street
Mr. Smith
Knickerbocker
New Amsterdam
Eaeld
New York
Siith Gay
Peter de Vue Smith
Wyoming
N. 7
de Vie
New York City
Mr. Parsell
Smith
Domino Club
Denial Over Tuberculosis Hospital Site Choice
A denial was issued claiming the Freeholders’ tuberculosis hospital site near Scotch Plains was not decided. Plainfield reports a 20000 pound option, while the committee has not agreed or reported. Two members argue for different locations, and no action is expected at the 10 day board meeting.
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Scotch Plainm
Plainfield
Board of Freeholder
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Amse
Cave-Dwelling Elopers Return to Newark
Reported by telegraph, 17 year old Tallman and 15 year old Mary Pegg eloped from Newark on September 18. They lived in a cave on Camhkil Mountain. They had little money when captured, and the father of the girl is said to be wealthy. The Journal notes mass distribution and explains the couple traveled amid cold weather before returning to Newark.
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Newark
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Camkill
Tajman
Fear of Deals Shapes Democratic Caucus Ahead of Council Election
Reported fear of backroom deals by Democratic members with Republicans looms over the council caucus as factions, includingCollin and anti-Collins, expect a tight race for presidency and committee control. Dealers may aim to gain city offices and plum appointments, with timing debated to delay until after caucus.
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Comufttes
Taft Delays Judge Making for Supreme and Commerce Courts
Washington reports no selection of appointees for the Supreme Court or the Commerce Court yet by President Taft. He plans to decide after reviewing about 200 candidates, with strong speculation centering on Justin Hughes for Chief Justice and others like Gummere and Sutherland among possible nominees. Fred Lehmann emerges as leading Solicitor General candidate, backed by Nagel.
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Omaha
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Kansas
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St. Louis
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Commerce Court
McCrea Seeks Gummers for U S Supreme Court
Washington dispatch says President McCrea of the Pennsylvania Railroad visited Taft to press the appointment of Justice Gummers of the New Jersey Supreme Court to the U S Supreme Court. McCrea remained noncommittal when questioned about the purpose.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Governors Meet At Spring Lake New Jersey
Governors gathering for a conference at Spring Lake New Jersey faced a slow start after yesterday’s festivities. Governor Marshall of Tudl ana chaired the day’s session as they planned the next year’s agenda amid social events and formal receptions.
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Tudlana
Mad dog runs wild through Front Street brief incident
A dog ran through Front Street late yesterday, causing minor chaos as bystanders watched a small sled topple. No injuries reported and handlers appeared to regain control quickly.
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Christ Church Mission Plans with Rev Charles Mercer Hall
Christ Church in Kingston hosts a mission starting tomorrow night led by Rev Charles Mercer Hall. Daily services run until December 24 with 8 15 PM evenings including a sermon and men and boys service at 4 15 PM. The program lists Holy Eucharist and children's sessions daily, with conferences for women on December 6 and 8. Public attendance encouraged as vestry selects a missionary and seeks to deepen religious interest among Christians.
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Charles Mercer Hall
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Rate hearing closes with briefs due January 1
Washington December 1 The Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on rate increases for freight service across Eastern and Western territories ends. Chairman Knapp said briefs are due by January 1 with final arguments starting January 2. Lawyer Samuel B Cowan of the Mt Catherine Association argues higher rates will strengthen shares on the Chicago market. Witness White from Kansas City dry goods firm claims increased rates cost his firm $10,000 yearly.
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Kansas City
Calls Cabinet Session By Telephone Messages
Washington reports a rushed cabinet session held by telephone at the White House as the President prepares a rough draft of annual recommendations to Congress. Officials were summoned, then told the meeting would be postponed, with continued efforts overnight to finalize proposals for Government printing office distribution. The President aimed to present a structured plan after days of intensive drafting.
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Wall Street Irregular trading amid uncertain market
Irregularly marked trading in stocks today showed early fevers of activity but soon waned as investors weighed speculative partitions. There was no change in conditions during the retreat of the Mentour, with stocks dropping further and bonds steady, while government issues remained unchanged. Blended through the page is an advertisement for January millinery clearance offering room for new stock and trimmed hats.
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Senda Ware
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Prines
Mayor Steins Appointments Face turbulent selection
Mayor elect Alfred Stein faces a contentious process naming successors to the Board of Health and five commissioners. Terms for Green, Ward Connell, Weber, and Cox expire. Timmen and other posts may renew. The Board of Health remains a political hot spot, with tensions between Commissioners and the Mayor over pay disputes and mandamus actions.
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Board of Excise
Countess Tolstoi Dying From Grief in Russia
Bt Petersburg December 1. The Countess Tolstoi is near death from grief. Mesinger reports from Yasnaya Polyana that her fever is critical and she appears to be starving herself. Her husband fled home seeking solitude, and she reportedly attempted suicide after Tolstoi’s death. She kept vigil at his bedside and followed his body to Poverty Oak.
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Schwab Kepner Company Receivers Appointed in Bankruptcy
New York December 1 The Schwab Kepner Company wholesale dealers in catton kool were named receivers in bankruptcy proceedings led by Judge Cran of New Jersey The firm successor to Schwab & Kepner with capital stock of 20000 was placed under receivership in a New Jersey corporation amid ongoing dissolution actions The appointment involves executives Theodore M Chap and Edwards Atwater among others.
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Schwab-Kepner Company
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New Jersey
Mayor questions mad dog claim and muzzle order
The mayor says he doubts there are thirty mad dogs in Elizabeth and argues there is no proof yet. He notes Dr Zucker’s statements caused public concern as officials deliberate on a possible muzzle proclamation and proper testing for rabies.
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Pasteur Institue
New York
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West
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Howe
Rate War Expected Among Railroads to Chicago
Chlengo dispatch reports a formal rate reduction plan by three Western lines the Great Trunk Erie and Wabash to slash Chicago to seaboard fares on January 2. They aim to cut first class by $3 and second class for Michigan Central and Panhandle routes, igniting a nationwide rate war as Pennsylvania and New York Central were warned but did not respond.
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Shipbuilders bid on battleship contract in Newport News
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company of Virginia was found to be the sole bidder on the battleship contracts authorized by Congress. The bid ranged from 85.76 million to 85.83 million dollars, for a 27000 ton displacement ship with 21 knot speed, to be finalized within six months from contract date, with differences in bids due to machinery type.
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Washington
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Newport News
James Britt Named for Post Office Department
Washington December 1 The appointment of James J Britt of North Carolina as a third assistant postmaster general was announced He previously served in 1900 as special council to prosecute frauds at the Post Office Department His elevation follows CA J Lawshes transfer to the Indian Bureau of the Interior due to health reasons Lawshe became superintendent of Indian schools in Arizona under Secretary Hallinger
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James J. Britt
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