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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1908

Page

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Dowatosa Republican Club Elects Officers Honors Williams

Sidney M. Williams was again elected president of the Dowatosa Republican Club at a G A R Hall meeting. Officers retained include ward vice presidents and secretaries, with attention on a new bridge across the Elizabeth River near Atlantic and Baltic streets. The club action urged progress on the bridge, redistricting discussions, and governance measures for city welfare.

Dowatosa Republican Club G. A. R. Hall Elizabeth River Atlantic Baltic Sidey M. Williams Smee Sidney M. Williams Fred. W. Lietz Gustave Jone We Wani Edward Snirek Reary Schmidt McCarthy Frank Mountford Harry Ernst Henry Pilac Gsension Wveral Eigh Henry Schmidt Stiris Long Branch Ds Weething Cca Ama Masist Ps Igset Aeail Board of Freeholders Elizabeth

Local tug collision leaves two dead and Captain charged

Robert A. Morrell of Morrell Towing Company is hospitalized after a New York collision involving the tug Anthracite. Two crew members died when the vessel sank within minutes after colliding with the Colonial Express. The captain faces homicide charges.

Robert A. Morrell George M Aorrell Broadway New York George M. Morrell Hudson Hospital Maryland Colonial Express Edward Garvin Edward Hallenback Morgan Peilon

Six Day Bike Race Halfway Point Reported

The six day bicycle race begun Sunday night is over half finished with five teams out of contention and others struggling to earn a money place. Speeds exceed twenty miles an hour as Madison and endurance records are pursued. The latest tally lists teams including Pogler Lawson Hill De Mara and Walthour Reet Palmer Walker totaling miles and laps as the race unfolds.

Journal New York Madison Pogler Lawson Hill de Mara Walthour Reet Palmer Walker Mit- Lame Nitee Ant Vash Alderson Vanoni Tewile Vitch Drobach

Milton Honors Abroad and in New York City

A ceremony in London at St Mary le Bow marks the anniversary of John Milton. A similar service will take place in New York City to honor Ascension Day in the sound of age.

John Milton London Church of St. Mary-le-Bow New York Ascension

Exoneration in Orlofski Death Clears Suspects

Sophia Peluski and George Lutwitz are exonerated after County Physician Westcott ruled Anthony Orlofski died from a fractured skull in an accidental fall. Police and Judge Mahon discharged the pair, after Sutwitz’s statements and corroborating accounts disputed earlier theories of foul play.

Westcott Sophia Peluski George Lutwitz Anthony Orlofski General Hospital Wall Street Orlofski Westedt Sutwitz Poluski Oroiski Srofeky

Aged Stepmother Accused After Homeless Finding

Fragmentary report recounts a claim by a woman that her stepmother was involved in an incident leading to homelessness. The piece references an officer and unnamed individuals with unclear relationships and places.

Women of Chileren-Marys Sodality Hear Sermon

Special services in the Chileren-Marys Sodality featured a sermon by Rev. Father Mi of Jersey City. The benediction of the blessed Sacrament and a focus on holiday observances followed, with Levy's store advertising Friday and Saturday near Christmas.

Chileren — Mary's Sodality Regs Inn Sodality Father Mi Jersey City Levy Soday Stereo

City Tax Appeals Pour In With Large Reductions Sought

City officials report fifty three additional property tax appeals to lower assessments in the city. Petitions seek reductions from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, led by Caroline Strauss and Dr. Charles Schulchter, with multiple parcels on Elizabeth Avenue Madison Avenue Fifth Street and North Broad Street among properties listed for reconsideration. The petitions push for reductions ranging from 100 to 4900 dollars, potentially saving thousands if granted.

Conmolr Caroline Strauss Elizabeth Avenue Charles H. Sehblichter Teter Henry R. Braumadorf Madison Avenue Charlea Margaret’ Schown Fifth Street Frederick Schwitzgabel First Street Caroline O. McAllister North Broad Street Caroline Erie Street Emily M. Butter Park Avemue George Schieming Jersey Street Ation Anon

Library Board to Organize and Start Free Library Plan

Mayor Patrick J. Ryan calls a meeting of the new Library Commission to organize and begin work on a free public library. Ex-Chancellor William J. Magis and Dr. John P. Reilly received their oaths yesterday. Ryan to serve as ex officio chair. A key question is who will head the commission as talks focus on finances and structure.

Patrick J. Ryan Library Commission William J. Magis John P. Reilly Board of Education John F Kenah Magic Ryan Agi Clement Chenin Sagi Ater

Launch Afloat Fire Sinks Gasoline Boat on Elizabeth River

A spectacular blaze struck the seven horsepower gasoline launch Uncle John near the South Front Street drawbridge on the Elizabeth River last night. Edwin VanPelt, trapped in the cabin, bravely shouted for help and reentered to fight the flames with brothers John H and Eliskim. The boat sank but was saved from total destruction as firefighters extinguished the fire. damage is estimated at about 150 dollars with eyebrows singed as the only injury.

Eilzabeth John Edwin VanPelt Edwin John H Eliskim Tee

Standard Oil in Contempt of Wit at Trial

In New York on December 3 a wit contest featured L. J. Drake of Standard Oil Company Indiana testifying on the introduction of gasoline as a household staple. Federal prosecutors pressed that Standard Oil was not a pioneer. defense exhibits claimed high water white gasoline sold at a profit of three cents a gallon amid cross examination revealing imperfect memory.

New York L. J. Drake Standard O8 Company Indiana Standard Oil Kel Dogg United States Kellogg

North Hayti Revolution Believed Under Way

Telegraph reports unrest spreading in North Hayti with outbreaks in towns like Port de Paix Gonaives Pinche Jean Rabel and others. The movement centers on Port de Paix as potential stronghold as authorities rush military response and an American gunboat protects interests.

Cape Haytien Hayti Haytian Port de Pxix Gonaives Pinche Jean Rabel Ives Daing

Levy's Toy and Doll Department Deals Highlighted

Levy's department store offers large toy and doll selections at notably lower prices than competitors. Visit Levy's to see the current mens and kids toys and dolls on sale.

Levy's Levy Levy's Department Store

Twenty Injured by Black Hand Bomb in Tenement

A Black Hand bombing on East Satty Third Street injures twenty, levels a tenement, shatters plaster and windows, alarms the vicinity, and prompts medical aid across the block. Frances de Angelo, a basement grocer, had reportedly refused demands from the group.

New York East Saty Third Street Aream & Hospital Furies Sisters of the Hely Rosary Minvert Black Mand Frances de Angelo Ami

Young Boyd Pleads Guilty In Quarter Sessions

Joseph McManus arraigned before Judge Atwater for sending a Black Hand letter. Young William J. Boyd pleads guilty and December 16 set for sentence. others including Sullivan Flanigan and McMehan receive jail terms after various offenses. clemency petitions filed by local officials.

William J. Boyd Joseph McManus Sault Oper James McMehan Swramit Ami McMehan Donato Bonvaglia Summit Charles Green Jarene Avenue Flanigan and Sullivan, Si Matson Muleshey

Still Alarm Fire Damages Three-Story Home in Hampton

Engine Company No. 2 fought a still alarm blaze at 11195 Hampton Street yesterday afternoon at 3.35. The fire in a three story frame dwelling occupied by Moses Lowrey on the third floor started in a children's play room and spread to the roof before firefighters could control it. Two crews attacked the fire without outside help. parents were away and children may have been playing with matches. Damage estimated at $200.

Workmen's Building and Loan Association reelects officers

At the ninth annual meeting the Workmen's Building and Loan Association reelected its officers Julius Hagin president Joseph Weinstein vice president William A Harris treasurer Louis Ritner secretary and Simon Spitalny. A dividend of 1284 share was declared as assets total 97900.

Workmen's Building and Loan Association Julius Hagin Joseph Weinstein William A. Harris Louis Ritterner Simon Spitalny

Not Guilty Verdict In Assault And Battery Trial

The jury in the Court of Quarter Sessions found Joseph Butler not guilty after yesterday's trial on assault and battery charges. The afternoon verdict came following testimony and defense arguments presented in York.

Man Charged in Plainfield Auto Death Post Bail Set

Floyd Cooper is charged with manslaughter in the death of Randolph Randolph of Plainfield. A coroner's jury found the automobile struck him on West Front Street near Jefferson Avenue early Sunday. Cooper was arraigned with $10,000 bail.

Junata Kamielph Plainfield Floyd Cooper Weetfield Atwater Lasive Randolph Cooper Keeper Jonathan Randelph West Front Street Jefferson Avenue Rardolph Nk Bute Mehllenmee Hospital W. A. Coddington Mareh Cooper Higgins Sweeny McDomahi Aguimet Lufberry Von

Wall Street Advances on President's Message

The New York stock market rose as banking interests led early buying after the President's message. Reading, Great Northern, and Northern Pacific gained about a point, with standard stocks showing broad strength. Go oods set new records as transportation issues like Southern Pacific and Union Pacific drew bids, while coal stocks led gains in the noon session.

Journal New York Reading Northern Pacific Deever Sout Pacific Penn Bob Spreiators Inel GO. & O Distillers Chicago & Alton Wisconsin Central Rose

Christmas trees and holly sale with wreaths and trimming

An advertisement offers wholesale and retail balsam and evergreen trees gathered in the mountains, one carload of holly, and loose holly for trimming. Includes large trees for halls and Sunday schools. Located at Blakely and Broad Street, Newark. Also lists evening class at New Jersey Law School and Elizabeth Commercial.

Blakely Broad Street LL. D

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