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Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

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Violin Choir Debuts With French and Wagner Selections

Elizabely music lovers packed the Lawn and Country Club for the Violin Choir's first concert. Paul Dutault, tenor, drew enthusiastic applause for his French pieces and Wagner selections. Violin solos by Kotlar sky and Wigner impressed with sparkling technique and expressive phrasing.

Ebale Revon Nde Vielin Ratlavsky Vielin Parl Priault Tewer Het Machtrument Paul Duhian Eicores Kotlarsky Ries von Ende Buat Preater Paul Dutiault Lohengrin Wigner Nellie Ghaty Aahderin Wagner Cina Muir Tostt Spanich Danie Bag

Varied program delights VoOMOCL fans at mall entertainment

Friends of the VoOMOCL AL enjoyed an entertainment last night at the Association Mall. Malcolm Shunkletent, a humorist, performed nearly an hour with humorous songs and stories. The event featured a series of acts including piano numbers and dancing highlights by a long list of performers and guests.

Voomocl Mm Association Maisie Ivem Oreherige Charles Bh Grover Wlagienet Rin Paths Virtins Chath Weippurt Raymon Conrad Vethare Pomey Rayane Rueehol Lloyd Greenough Arnel Erlanger Ail Korneshine Carl Meyer Malcolm

Upcoming event details unclear and partially garbled

Fragmentary reference to a public event or meeting with names such as Battin Hick Selah Seapan and others. Details, dates, and location are unreadable, making the exact purpose and participants uncertain.

Quarterly Meeting Notice for Oliver Aid Members

The quarterly Oliver Aid meeting will be held at Capel Prank Street and Siath Streets. Members will discuss new property, payments, subscriptions, and reporting. Attendees from Tenis and others will be invited. lawyers may attend for guidance.

Oliver. Aid Capel Pranki Siath

American Exports Break All Records

Washington reports that U S manufacturers exported a fiscal year total exceeding a quarter of a billion dollars, the highest on record. European recipients rose to about half of the total, with shipments to Europe around 355 million, as the share increased from 47 to 49 percent over the year.

Telegraph Washington Bureau of Statistics Department of Concerce and Labor Publiig Europe UOMO America

Capital grafters hear lengthy opinion on review of case

Telegraph reports Judge George Kandel denied a new trial for ex Attorney General W P Snyder ex State Treasurer M Mathiues ex Superintendent OM Shumaker and contractor John B P Sanderson. Convicted March 18 1908 for conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth with fraudulent contracts for furnishing the new Capitol. They are ordered to surrender for sentencing Friday December 18.

Tly Telegraph Jonpual Hirrisburg Pal Dee Ti Tn George Kandel Vivictoy PL Snyder Mathiues OM. Shumaker John BP. Sanderson Marvel

Court does justice at Atlantic City case on white slavery

Unprintable bondage tale leads to Marie Colombo’s release after she fled New York and was accused of garment theft. Mary Onesta, mistress of a resort, is found guilty of trafficking in white slaves by a hastily impaneled jury. The girl’s abduction story emerges as she is freed and Onesta jailed pending sentence.

Atlantic City Marie Colombo Mary Onesta New York Onesta

Seventeen Dead in Brussels Train Collision at Tourtaxia

Seventeen dead and over twenty injured after a collision between a workmen’s train and a freight train at Tourtaxia station in Brussels. Seven bodies recovered. others feared buried under wreckage.

Brussels Tourtaxia Station

Twenty five men plunged into icy harbor water

Twenty five workers in Baltimore were hurled into icy harbor water when the Dolly Toy rammed an scow being towed by a tug. Eight were badly injured and all nearly drowned before a rapid tug crew rescue. Injured men were taken by ambulance to a hospital.

Journal Baltimore Dee

Society Woman Burned From Lamp Explosion Disaster

Elapsed Christmas era incident reports Lillian Karnes Livingston, wife of New York politician George Livingston, injured when a lamp exploded in her apartment at Ranecocas Stok Wa, causing her body to catch fire as attendants entered. Investigations focus on the lamp device and immediate causes.

Jenrwal Mt. Hally Lillian Karnes Livingston George Livingston New York City

Jersey City Journal Publisher Dies at 104 Sumit Avenue

Joseph A Dear, longtime Jersey City Journal publisher and former managing editor, died after a long illness. Survived by widow four sons Walter, Arthur, and others, and daughter Mrs Howard L Gurney. Funeral arrangements not listed.

Jovenar Jersey City Joseph A. Dear Pate Winer Jersey City Journal Sumit Avenue Willan Mo Dear Jersey City Printing Company Arthur Dear Howard 1 Gurney Offier

Piano Topples On Woman Pinning She Is Hurt

A piano toppled onto a woman in a room pinning her to the floor. She suffered multiple injuries including two cracked ribs and a punctured lung while the instrument was being moved. The incident occurred yesterday and the victim, 45, is captain of a ferryboat for the Central Railroad of New Jersey.

Herismin Cole Vinetieon Ors Oly Central Railroad of New Jersey

Woman Tennis Champion Engaged to Wedding Plans

Announcement of the engagement of Mise tatie Wildey, noted as a women tennis champion, to a partner from New York. The couple are connected to Plainfield Country Club and Warrington Hunt Club. The wedding date and details remain unannounced.

Painfeld Seth Mise Tatie Wildey Charles FP. Wildey Fits Ny Vary Parlee New York A& Vojisin Charles. Fiske Minaie Plainfield Farlee Warrbang

Funeral costs for empress and emperor exceed four million

Reports from Peking describe the empress dowager's vast wealth and plans for her funeral and mausoleum. The emperor and empress dowager funeral costs are estimated around 4.2 million, funded by the Board of Finance and Rights with treasury contributions. The prince regent holds imperial power amid mourning, and vast processions mark the burial preparations with mixed traditional and Western elements.

Peking Dee TL -Lt Wall Board of Finance Board of Rights Adna KR. Chaffee Kuang Hau Halstein Tombs Sprng Hanan-Tung Shexe Kuang Tan Forbidden City Prince Chan Grand Council Vehona-la Kuang-Hsu Yuan Shikai Mortimer Foreign Board

Funeral for Mrs Edward Leonard at St Patrick’s Church

Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Leonard, wife of Edward Leonard, held at 9 this morning at St Patrick’s Church. Very Rev Dean Gossner celebrated the requiem. Many floral tributes. pallbearers listed as Michael T Leonard, John Leonard, Peter Leonard, Matthew McGurn, Peter McGurnn, Patrick McGurn. Interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery.

Edward Leonard Margaret Leonard

Mystery Trumpet Disturbs Highlands Parish

In a Scottish Highland kirk a silent sermon was disrupted by an unknown trumpet. An elder, famed for wit, was chosen to confront the offender who reappeared the next Sabbath. He sternly corrected the elderly woman, declaring she could not be harpate, as a pun or misprint sparked local astonishment.

Highlands Scotland Opin Chlof

Ruef Found Guilty by Jury in Bribery Case

Abe Ruef, once San Francisco’s city boss, was found guilty of bribery. Prosecutor Heney vows to pursue all remaining indictments, hoping for longer sentences if higher courts do not overturn the verdict. Special Attorneys Johnson, Sullivan, and Dwyer to handle future proceedings.

San Francisco Abe Ruef Heney Johnson, Sullivan Dwyer Ruef Ruet Nigher Court

Building permits issued for small dwellings and repairs

Building Inspector Brennan issued permits last week totaling 17000 for small dwellings and minor alterations. Permits include Tony Shepano brick dwelling 1100 at 232 Niles, Aaron D Crane repairs at Westfield and Morris 200, William Snyder two and a half story dwelling 2650 933 Adams, Michael Blumetti alterations 1000 353 Palmer, Peter A Bogert two story frame 4965 Jersey near Grove, Conrad Paul Linden avenue dwelling 3435, James Warren one story frame rear 120 West Grand 200, Charles Thomas alterations to 710 Livingston 50, Jacob Gordon two story frame 4000 20 and 922 Smith.

Brennan Tony Shepano Niles Street Aaron D. Crane Westfield Morris Avenues William “D.snyder Adams Avenue Michael Blumetti Palmer ‘Street Peter A. Bogert Jersey Street Grove Conrad Paul Linden Avenue James Warren West Grand Street Charles Thomas Livingston Street Jacob Gordon Smith Sirec

Romance of whaling from New England shores to the Pacific

The article traces whaling’s rise in New England from 1640 on Long Island and Nantucket, noting the shift of power to New Bedford, the growing ship sizes, and the perilous Arctic and Antarctic voyages. It highlights sailors’ bold spirit, the Indian helper role, and the era’s romantic allure amid harsh discipline and adventure.

New England John R. Spears Long Island Nantucket New Bedford Arctic Antarctic James Shields Brazil Cape Horn Pacific

Local residents return from visits and illness

John J. Brown came back from visiting G. Frederick Brown in Lamington. Controller Peter Bennett returned to City Hall after a brief illness. Milton Fromm returned to Newport after visiting his parents here. Miss Katherine Favere of Bound Brook returned home after a ten day visit with friends. Councilman Edward D. Frost and Alfred A. Stein, reelected last month, began their new terms yesterday. Mayor TPJ Ryan attended a Morris Plains meeting of the State Hospital for the Insane board. Bessie McGregor, visiting Scotland this summer, will resume work as bookkeeper for Alderney Milk Company as her family plans to return to Elizabeth.

Katherine Favere Bound Brook Tpj. Ryan Morris Plains Board of Management The State Hospital For the Insane Bessie McGregor Scotland Alderney Milk Company Elizabeth

Child breaks leg during play near Butler street construction

Louisa Hoerner ten year old daughter of Jacob and Bella Hoerner of 69 Butler street fractured her right leg when she fell from lumber while playing near a house under erection on Butler street yesterday. Ambulance took her to General Hospital where she was reported resting comfortably today.

Butler Street Louisa Hoerner Jacob Bella Hoerner General Hospital

Obituary notices for Keenan and Rhode in Elizabeth and Rahway

Mrs Henry Keenan aged 64 wife of Henry Keenan and mother of Dr J Herbert Keenan died after a lingering illness at 22 West Jersey Street. Survived by husband two sons and one daughter seven grandchildren. Funeral Monday conducted by Rev John R Atkin. Another obituary notes Mrs Jacob Weckler of 331 New Point Road died after a lingering illness. Funeral details to appear tomorrow. Henry Herman Rhode aged 33 son of Captain Henry and the late Marie Rhode died at his Grand Street home after long illness. Funeral private.

Henry Keenan Eliza Keenan Or. Herbert Keenan West Jersey Street Elizabeth J. Herbert Keenan James G. Keenan Bell Zucker Frederick A. Zucker John R. Atkinson Jacob Weckler Margaret Weckler Jacob Wecckler New Point Road Weckler St. Michael’s Church Lousa Weckler van Viiet Heineman Henry H. Rhode Rahway Henry Herman Rhode Henry Marie Rhode Grand Street Rhode Pennsylvania Railroad Company Florence Drake Keenan Elsa Keenan Cook Rosedale Linden Park

It Would So. Mars Communication Sparks Debate

An Exchange fragment discusses opening talks with Mars and the risk that intelligent Martians could dominate business if they prove too smart. The dialogue weighs potential advantages against possible overreach and competition.

Mars

Weather Indications Temperature Record In City Front

An unofficial street thermometer at Oliver and Drake’s shows 25 at 7 A M, 31 at 9 A M, and 36 at noon yesterday. The official rear thermometer records a high of 34 and a low of 20 for the same day.

Oliver & Drake's

Euburben Club House Adds Public Phone and Local Notices

Community events include a Turners dancing party at Turn Hall with Himmen’s orchestra and Elizabethport tax collection by City Treasurer J J McGrath. Y M C A boys plan a 1 30 pm hike followed by a cook up. Democratic City Executive meets about county primaries. Rescue Mission Woodyard files incorporation for a two story building housing wood yard and dormitory facilities.

Turners Himmen's

Income tax debate grows as revenue seeks new methods

Washington report notes Congress must find new revenue sources as government needs expand and revenues lag. Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire says scrutiny of appropriations is needed this session while acknowledging difficulty in cutting spending and predicting when an income tax may be adopted. He adds that popular support for an income tax could exist despite economy talk among Democrats.

Congress Washington Ton Plobe J. H. Gallinger New Hampshire Senate Gallinger Galliger

Coin tale of a quarter in a mixed up scene

A garbled vignette recalls a twenty five cent piece that believes it is the whole thing. The misfit coin faces a claim that it is only a part of a larger set, a quarter among others in a curious dialogue about value.

Aquaria

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