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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
11
The council approved a 50000 loan for street improvements and near term payments, authorized a 400 loan for flagging on main streets, and increased the police chief salary to 2500 with captain raises. An El Mora lighting join and tax appeal actions were also approved as the body nears year end.
Fragmentary notice appears to reference a HOLLY AND MISLETOE item. The text is incomplete with garbled phrases and stray words including Freer rings and pendcheoes. It does not provide a clear event, date, or involved entities to summarize fully.
Tensions between the Lyceum Theatre and the New York and New Jersey Telephone Co escalated after the company cut service over unpaid rent. Lawyer Edward Nugent cut the distributing box wire to halt the line disruption, leaving many phones in the area out of commission.
Nathan R. Leavitt filed for an injunction in Newark Court of Chancery on behalf of taxpayers and builders against the Board of Education the M Byrnes Building Company and Architect Clyde Adams. The suit claims timber used in No 3 School differs from specifications and is inferior long leaf pine, risking $800 in value and weakening the structure. The Board meets tonight but action unclear. papers served to the Board this afternoon.
Washington December 16 Senate debate centers on a resolution to censure the President for references in his annual message to the employment of a secret service officer. Introduced by Senator Aldrich the measure routes to the Inter nations Committee and targets the secret service apparatus.
Senate adopts resolution calling on the War Department for patination regarding detectives' alleged participation in the Drewsville riot. Discussion noted as the measure advances.
J. eoha & Co of Philadelphia have produced scrapple for twenty five years. Dealers seeking genuine Philadelphia goods will find the result superior. J. Francis, 110 Elisabeth agency, now and retail agent, Tel 1075.
Levy's department store offers a sale on a purchase of $5,000 worth of furs from Jackman& Co the world's largest furriers. Every fur piece is guaranteed and will be sacrificed at 3 to 40 percent. A bidder opportunity is noted at the avitar with Hedcoad Bond and Wall involved.
Thomas Johnson, convicted of atrocious assault with intent to kill after nearly killing his wife in Plainfield, was sentenced by Judge Atwater and Prosecutor Swift to seven years at hard labor. The court cited deliberate attack with a pistol and the grievous injuries to the wife, who supported the family. Johnson, deeply affected, stood trembling as he received the sentence.
New York dispatch notes two hours of private talks between President-elect Taft and Congressman Fowler. Fowler, a declared candidate for the Speakership position once held by Uncle Joe Cannon, kept details private. Taft spoke of discussing financial matters with Fowler after the interview.
Mrs. Emily EK Williamson confirms resignation was for completion of work, denying reports of stormy interviews or friction. She states she and Mrs. C B Alexander resigned in agreement with the majority on the law’s letter and excise issue, while Commissioner Boom signed a minority report.
The Journal announces a cash prize writing contest for Union County schoolchildren ages 8 to 16. Entries must copy the sentence The Journal is read in our home every day and be sent with a coupon to the Contest Editor for judging. prizes total 60 dollars. Prizes distributed after Friday January 15 1900.
Engineer Rudolph Hering supports City Engineer William Luster Jr in an approved sewer plan for the river area. The report backs intercepting sewers, a dam with lock, and gravity sewage disposal for Elizabeth, with discussions noting the controversy in the River Improvement Committee.
The New York market opened strong though with lingering pressure from the prior session. Great Northern and Smelting rose, while some rail and ore issues gained fractions. Dealers noted active buying by specialists and traders, with government bonds easing and irregulars among others.
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