Police Court Extension Aim of Bill in Elizabeth
A bill drawn by John J. Stamler would convert the City Criminal Court into a court of record with extended jurisdiction, saving about $100 per case by avoiding Grand Jury delays. It would handle minor offenses without prison terms, appoint a clerk, and raise the judge’s salary to 1500 a year, sending copies to local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Stamler
Law Committee
Republican Auxiliary Committee of Sixty
Elizabeth
Grand Jury
Stamler
Court of Quarter Sessions
Sanaa
Edward 8. Atwater
C. Addison Swift
Schwartz, Kirstein
Pat Henge
Coldest day of the young winter chills Elizabeth
Early risers shivered through a frosty morning as Elizabeth and others braced against unusually cold air. Thermometers at the local weather bureau read eighteen degrees below zero at seven, rising slightly by nine, with frost visible on window panes and the town slowly warming toward noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor
Harmless Crank: Trenton Police Say
Trenton police say a Newark man, J Koslowski, arrested for alleged designs on President Roosevelt, is a harmless crank. He claimed he planned to visit Washington. He was taken from the Congress Limited at Newark and detained in Trenton after refusing to pay fare. Authorities awaited Secret Service guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
J. Koslowski
Newark
Roosevelt
Washington
Secret Service
Koslowski
Brave girl saves home as fire alarm saved neighbors
A small morning fire at 653 First Avenue woke the Mary household thanks to Misa Marz. She alerted family and reported the blaze to Engine No 3, prompting a quick response from Engine 1 and Truck 1. Firemen controlled the flames with minimal damage, about 300 dollars, and most belongings were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
Carl Mary
Misa Mary Marz
Marc
Mare
Captain Stein
Cai Ima
Miss Marz
Prosperity declines in cocaine conviction of Paul Guy Edwards
New York December 10 Paul Guy Edwards once prosperous is found guilty of selling cocaine marking the downfall of a man who climbed prosperity’s ladder. He testified to being 39, son of the late Colonel Edwards of Toledo, and having traveled the world three times. He married Miss Conant of Elizabeth New Jersey related to the Standard Oil Bostwicks and owning Standard Oil stock. He mentions a townhouse at 105 West Seventy second Street as a tower he built years ago, lost $30,000 on Hotel Argyle Eagle project, and in recent years claimed to have invented a fire extinguisher. At arrest time he ran a clean towel and apron supply company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul Guy Edwards
Edwards
Colonel Edwards
Toledo
Miss Conant
Izabeth
N. J
Standard
Liedderkranz Building Progress in City Corner Site
Work advances rapidly on the new Liedderkranz building at the corner of First Avenue. The two story structure is expected to cost between $2,000 and $15,000 and will be used exclusively by the society for meetings and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
Russ Home Story Bespeaks Local Caterer Fame
Noted caterer Charles Ruse known as MB. Russ Home faces a health setback as eye condition stalls travels and a planned sequence of events. The brief mentions his reputation and ongoing challenges without detailed dates or additional locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ruse
Bridge Across Sound Could Cost 400000 Says Board Of Trade
The Board of Trade and City Council back a Staten Island to New York bridge at about 400000 with a low level span and draw. Boller and Hodge report estimates for three other plans including Bayonne and Perth Amboy options. Local committees await the full engineering report before the public hearing, hoping to present a strong case for the favored link benefiting Elizabeth residents with a direct route to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boller & Hodge
New York
Joint Bridge Commission
New Jersey
McDougall Hawkes
Joint Commission
Staten Island
Board of Trade and City Council
Bayonne
Perth Amboy
Board of Trade
Speaker Cannon Hammers Waterways Policy Debate
Washington December 10 Speaker Cannon delivered a blunt critique of Rivers and Harbors plans during morning sessions. He warned against rushing policy, urging practical steps while acknowledging political risk and the need for broad support to pass measures. He criticized the contract system and warned that rapid action could mislead the public about reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cannon
Joe
Reaper Iba
House of
Congress
Gueape
Bilto
Police raid Morris avenue grocery firm linked to credit scheme
Local police forced a Morris avenue grocery store to close amid allegations of a South and West swindle known as the credit game. Proprietors Walter J. Reibel and partner Weber fled city. detectives traced them to New York and Brooklyn. Police, led by Chief Tenney, probed shipments, fake stock, and misused wholesale goods to profits, with Bradstreet Dun reportedly not warning of risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Avenue
Walter J. Reibel
Weber
Westfield Avenue
Tenney
Murphy
McCarthy
New York
Brooklyn
Avenue
Maes
Piel Wholesale
Reibel
Train Robbery Foiled by Fireman on Great Northern
Spokane December 10 Fireman Perrin saved about 20000 for the express company on the No 4 Great Northern train when three robbers jumped the tender near Hillyard. They attempted to uncouple mail and baggage cars and seize cash but were stopped after a pursuit. two registered pouches were taken but no other valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Spokane
Wash
Perrin
Great Northern
Express Company
Hillyard
Extermination Declared For African Cannibals Conflicts Rise
Telegraph report from Sierra Leone dated December 10 describes a force of 600 Portuguese marching to join a French allied group in Guinea as efforts to wipe out cannibal tribes intensify. The Portuguese capital Bissau faced attacks by large tribal forces, repelled only by a French cruiser arriving in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Leone
Guinea
Bissau
Court Martial Ordered for Commander Marsh in Navy Case
Washington Dec 10 Navy Department ordered a court martial for Commander Charles C Marsh son in law of Rear Admiral Robly D Kevans commander of the Yankee. He is charged with malfeasance related to a whip entry at the entrance of Retreats two months ago. Trial set to begin from the receiving ward at Bioatom Levy’s store opens Friday with special promotions noted in the garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles C. Marsh
Robly D. Kevans
Erafeer Yankee
Navy
Department
Neall- Grace
Bioatom
Bikers In An Upset Narrow Escapes In Race
New York December 10 A serious accident disrupted a bicycle race when four riders piled up at the bottom of the Fourth avenue bank after a sprint by Root. All recovered with only minor injuries and the race resumed after new wheels were supplied. Current standings show multiple pairs racing long distances with Drobach leading. Former record stood at 1 637 miles 9 laps by Miller and Waller in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
The
Journal
New York
Fourth Avenue Bank
Root
Alter
Wiley
S. Wiley
Vanom
Him de Mara
Drobach
Butt
Stoll
MacFarland
Moran
Hill
de Mara
Walthour
Collins
Mitten
Galvin
Anderson
Vanoni
Palmer
Miller‘And Waller
Oil Plant Refining Work Under Way at Bayway
Standad Oil Company pushes toward start of refining at its Bayway plant with tanks filled and work accelerating. Riparian rights and Linden race track acquisitions mean months of labor, track spur additions, and waterfront dredging to enable future ship traffic and barge shipments nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standad Oil Company
Bayway
Journal
H. Black
Linden
Pennsylvania Railroad
Perone to stand trial for murder in Blackhand Riot case
Prosecutor Swift prepares for the trial of Ignaszia Perone charged with murdering Salvatore Melessare during the Blackhand Riot in Kenilworth. The victim, an Italian from New York, died at General Hospital after a stabbing at the meeting aimed to raise funds for acquitted associates. Detectives traced the killer to Brooklyn and linked Perone to the case. A brother of the slain man was also arrested in a separate attempt on a life connected to the feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Ignaszia Perone
Salvatore Melessare
Melessare
Kenilworth
New York
Mesessare
General Hospital
Eraerita
Gee Sass
John A. Galatian
Savare
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Detective Bureau
Perone
Rabbinge
Glivonia Melessare
Brooke
City School Board Adopts Comprehensive Improvement Report
Elizabeth N J December 1908 the Board of Education reports with three needs enlarging existing buildings erecting new ones and acquiring sites for future schools. District 7 requires three more classrooms to end half time classes while District 6 needs three rooms to restore normal size with eight teachers. Continued on Fourth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenke
Board of Education
Bailey
Ofien
Kaufman
Elizabeth
N. J
Theseas
Wandll
Standard Oil Company
Grier Avenue
Aight Foom
Babaine
Aoe Teatherer
Salng
Wall Street Opens Strong Amid Active Trading on Rail Issues
The New York stock market opened brisk with demand for Harriman issues and Reading. Union Pacific rose initiall y, Mexican Central climbed, standard rails gained. After early strength, selling pared some gains but later renewed buying pushed Union Pacific to 184 and Southern Pacific to 121 with broad rail improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Journal
New York
Harriman
Union Pacific
Mexican Centrals
Standard Railroad
Reading
Wabash
Rock Island
Southern Pacific
Castro Lands in Bordeaux Amid Smooth Arrival
President Castro of Venezuela arrived in Bordeaux from Guadeloupe this afternoon. No opposition to his reception was offered. Carriages awaited Castro and his party, who were driven directly to their lodgings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Castro
Venezuela
Guadeloupe
Steamer Montana Returns Short of Coal
New York December 10 The steamer Montana on the London Baltimore run reached port short of coal after a lengthy passage. Exhausted fuel supply necessitated resupply before continuing to Baltimore. The vessel’s condition was noted as she prepared to renew her voyage. Levy's department store advertised sales and a toy annex, urging shoppers to visit for Christmas gifts amid discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
New York
Montana
Atlantic Transport
Baltimore
Serious Injuries Of A D Fullerton In Rail Yard Accident
Albert D Fullerton a 26 year old freight train conductor of 109 Bond street was seriously injured in the Central Railroad freight yard when he was caught between two shifting cars shortly before 5 this morning. His right leg was fractured and he sustained severe cuts and bruises though he remained conscious at Alegien Hospital by 11 o'clock. He is married and will be out of his home for a long period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert D. Fullerton
Bond Street
Central Railroad Company
Central Railroad
Fullerton
Alegien Hospital
Roosevelt Fights On in Canal Controversy
Washington reports President Roosevelt is preparing another broadside in the dispute over the 40 million dollars paid for the old Panama Canal Company property. A New York lawyer visited the White House, and notices of the Journal are on sale in New York and Jersey City at several Union Newsstands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Panama Canal Company
Ee Fortum
New York
William Istics
Uni
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Messure
TOR LavYs
Brave Girl
Hone
Miss Mary Mary
Liederkranz
MB. Russ Home
Sound
Staten, Island
East Broad St
Imbert
Marsh
Bob
Evans
NEW High School
Magic Avenue
Ripley Place
Wall Street
France
Levy’s Department Store
Levy's
Levy's Department Store
Hardt’s Catering
Ja Gebhardt
Elizabeth Axeaua
A.d.fullerton
Panama Canal
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