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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1908

Page

2

Governor Fort to preside at New Jersey Tuberculosis Day

Governor Fort will preside at the International Tuberculosis Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City tomorrow as New Jersey State Day. Speakers include Mrs. Emily E. Williamson and Dr. Henry U. H. Davis with a program on prevention and the need for sanatoria. Teachers will be dismissed to visit the exhibition.

Governor Fort American Museum of Natural History New York City New Jersey New Jersey Association William ©. Smallwood New Jersey Association For the Prevention James A. McFaul Trenton Emily FE. Williamson State Charities Aid Henry U H. Davia Camden L. R. Thurlow Plainfield Gordon K. Dickinson Jersey City Luther M. Halney Williamstown B. van D. Hedges Selskar M. Guan Orange Museum of Natural History Boards of Health State Board of Education

Miss Edna Keinig Surprised With Enfant Celebration

Friends held a Monday night surprise party at 36 Prospect Street for Miss Edith Keinig. Guests arrived in her absence and surprised her on entry, enjoying singing and dancing with performances by the Agony Quartet and a list of attendees including Miss Edna Keinig, Miss Mabel Keimig, Hugh A. Mueller, and others. Refreshments followed late.

Edna Keinig Edith Keiniig Prospect Street Miss Keiniig Agony Quartet Frank Lynch Frank Desmond Leslie Rankin Arthur Woods Moe Taane FE. Muhl Thomas Boyle Edna Keimig Hugh A. Mueller Mabel Keimig Edna Cray Thomas Hoyle Tlugh A. Mueller Moe Isaac George Keinig Albert Keimig Alexander MacVeghte Thomas Monahan

Alexander D Myer Dies at Stelton After Illness

Alexander Dunn Myer longtime Sutphen Myer employee died after a brief illness at his brother in law Peter Letsen home in Stelton Middlesex County He was died at 5 am He had lived in Stelton since 1871 and married Miss Money Ported He was a deacon at Central Baptist Church and taught Bible Seek He leaves a widow two brothers and a sister Funeral services to be held at his home with Rev Dr Tuntinson and Rev William Durward officiating Friends from Elizabeth to attend via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Alexander Dunn Myer Peter RL Letsen Stelton Middlesex County Mr. Myer Sutphen & Myer New York Tle Wiscataway Township Headford Monee Pettit Jefferson Avenue Elizabeth Pettit James VY. Do Julia Dunn Myer William J Charles Ki. Meyer Charles Writeher Harrisbury Kia

Obituary of Francis Jamieson Former Central Railroad Employee

Francis Jamieson, longtime Newark resident and Central Railroad Company employee, died at home on First Street. He is survived by widow Ann Jane Jamieson. Funeral services Friday from St Joseph's Church Newark with Hugh Weber, aged 9 days, son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Weber, also noted. Interment at Rosedale and Linden Park Cemeteries was held this afternoon.

Francis Jamieson Francia Jamieson The Central Railroad Company First Street Newark Hugh Weber Charles F. Weber Annatreet St. Elizabeth Hospital Rosedale Linden Park

Opening of the Turkish Parliament Draws Diverse Delegates

Constantinople reports a remarkable mix of former brigands tribal chiefs exiled politicians merchants and representatives from Turkish groups gathering for the planned opening of the Turkish parliament. The Sultan plans to attend in person but will not reveal the exact hour or route amid fears of violence. The opening preparations are crowded and tense with real work to follow after initial ceremonial events.

Constantinoply Constantinople Sparty Turkey Yildis

Fatal Mine Disaster Near Restera Hungary

Telegraph report from Vienna notes a mine explosion caused by fire damp near Restera Hungary. Thirteen miners are confirmed dead and many others remain entombed. Exact worker count at the time of the blast is unknown.

Sowenaiey Vienna Restera Hengary

Weber Takes Seat in Board as Chairman of Fire Committees

John P. Weber, appointed by Mayor Ryan to the Board of Fire Commissioners, began duties at a regular meeting. President Collins named Weber chairman of the Fire Alarm System, Telegraph and Telephone Committee and Weber joined three other standing committees. Two applications for callmen were referred to the Applications Committee and hydrant inspectors J. P. Smith, M. A. Mullen, and M. I. Donavan were appointed. New hydrants at Rosehill Place and near Morris and Essex Turnpike were approved.

John P. Weber Ryan Sheriffe KR. J. Kirkland Board of Fire Commissioners Mr. Weber Soo Kenah Weber Collins Cox Kurtz Rankin M. I.donavan Rosehill Place Morris and Essex Turnpike

Count Boni Drops Alimony Demand in Sagan Custody Fight

Paris today Count Boni withdrew his demand for alimony from former wife Princess de Sagan Miss Anna Gould in the custody suit for his three children. He cited the new attitudes of George Gould and the princess and the murder husband as reasons to separate his children from money and honor, asking only for his children.

Paris Count Boni Princess de Sagan Anna Gould Maitre Bonnet George Gould

Castro Celebrates in Berlin Plans Spending Spree

Berlin reports President Castro thrilled by the crowds and signaling a longer stay. He announced intent to distribute funds in Paris and invited German haberdashery traders to present their neckwear samples for selection. Castro said he is willing to spend a quarter of a million dollars before leaving.

Berlin Castro Paris

Naval Commander Armistead Rust Court-Martial Convicted

Lieutenant Commander Armistead Rust, commanding the torpedo boat Hist, was convicted by court martial of negligence in recent woundings on his vessel and was reprimanded by the Secretary of the Navy. The sentence was approved by Secretary Newberry. The court met at the Philadelphia Navy Yard last week.

Washington Armistead Rust Hist Secretary of the Navy Newberry Philadelphia Navy Yard

Glassworkers threaten wage increase impact on Cleveland plants

Cleveland announces a general demand for a 25 percent wage increase to take effect December 19. About seven thousand skilled workers are affected including blowers, glass cutters and other trades. If not granted, these workers may refuse to continue with production across the United States.

Tabegraph Cleveland Ohio Glara

Messig Plea Change in Court of Quarter Sessions

Albert Messig changed his plea from not guilty to non vult before Judge Atwater on an assault with intent to kill case. He was sent back to jail to await sentencing next Wednesday. The elder Messig was accused after a November shooting by his son, with the grand jury failing to indict the younger man.

Albert Messig Atwater Meraigg Albert Mersig Messig Mesaig

Rutgers Faculty Probes Hazing Case Still Under Way

Rutgers College faculty continued a Monday night meeting over the hazing of Newark freshman Henry Jacobson while officials withheld details. Abraham Jacobson and questioned sophomores sought to identify assailants as the faculty pursues names amid claims of race discrimination.

Rutgers College Henry Jacobson Newark Dean van Dyke Abraham Jacobson Jacobson

Bank Burglars Kill Officer and Escape in Ohio

Greenwich Ohio December 16 A five man gang attempted robbery at the First National and Farmers Bank. Marshal Clyde Wood was fatally wounded after shooting a robber who fell dead. The robbers fled into the woods with a horse and buggy pursued by about 200 armed men.

Greenwich First National and Farmers’ Bank Clyde Wood Wood First National Bank

Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Claims

Mrs. Chas. F. Horton of Elizabeth New Jersey reports years of backache stiffness and headaches eased quickly after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at a local drug store. She credits rapid relief and improved strength to the remedy, sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co New York agents.

Deaa Kidmeye Elizabeth Dean Chas. F. Horton Atlantic Street N. J Apella Dosa Oliver & Drake Foster-Milburn , Co New York United States Doan

Writing Contest Rules for Young Scholars

Instructions set a 16 year age limit and school attendance. Do not write on coupon but ink on clean sheet and mail with filled coupon to Contest Editor Elizabeth Daily Journal Elizabeth New Jersey. Enter as many specimens as possible with proper postage. Contest closes Friday January 15 with all entries due by 6 PM.

Elizabeth Daily Journal Elizabeth N. J

Plea Guilty Pleaded Yet Probed for Probation in Hold-Up

James McNamara and James Downey, who pleaded guilty to holding up a trolley conductor on First Street in February, were placed under probation for three years by Judge Atwater. William Sickers, acquitted earlier, influenced the case as prosecutor Swift urged suspended sentences and probation for the two men due to illness and hardship. Downey’s cooperation and McNamara’s illness were cited as mercy grounds.

James McNamara James Downey First Street Atwater William Sickers Downey McNamara Sickers Swift Samuel Schleimer Sickera

Youthful Offenders Hear Delayed Sentences In Court

William Drummond of Summit arraigned before Judge Atwater on a serious charge. youth placed under probation for two years. Richard J. Grant, a false representation case, given indeterminate sentence at Rahway Reformatory. Sullivan Flanigan manslaughter cases postponed. several other sentences deferred to next week. In Hartford City Indiana Henry Goddard found $250 in notes in a repaired shoe.

William Drummond Summit Steinwa Sons Company Rahway Reformatory Jom Sullivan Thomas Flanigan Atwater Joseph Brady Sebastian Schlatterer Edward Mitchell Hartford City Ind Henry Goddard Dhoe James Parker

Kaiser Hosts American Professors at Potsdam

Berlin December 16 Emperor William received in audience Dr. Davis and Felix Adler American exchange professors at Potsdam palace with Secretary von Schoen and Ambassador Hill present. Kaiser avoided any controversial remark praising President-elect Taft and expressing hope to welcome Theodore Roosevelt on his European visit next year.

Berlin von Schoen Hill Emperor William Potsdam Palace Davis Felix Adler Taft Mr. Roosevelt Europe

Firebugs Active Insurance Canceled in Gloucester

Gloucester reports that insurance firms canceled all risks on properties at Long Beach and Briar Neck after repeated incendiary fires, totaling about 300000. Police efforts continue as investigators seek the firebug responsible for the year's string of blazes.

Gloucester Mass Long Beach Briar Neck

England awaits Morley report on India liberal government

London dispatch notes London awaits Loyd Morley secretary of India to decide if a plan for a more liberal government in the dependency will be quickly enacted or if the current despotic rule will persist until the last vestige of sedition is suppressed.

London England Loyd Morley India

Army deserter captured by detective at Fort Wadsworth

William Ensign, 21, a deserter from the United States Light Artillery, was captured by Detective Brogan at Elizabeth Station while preparing to board a train to the city. He is taken to Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island and will give up loot from his home and second hand stores found by authorities. Detective Brogan will receive a $50 reward for the apprehension and delivery of the deserter.

William Ensign United States Fort Wa Worth Staten Island Gan Tatutary Wattioritgy Ensign Elizabeth John A. Peters Cay Ities Penney Brogan

State Prisons Condemned as Unfit for Inmates

The New Jersey commission appointed by Governor Fort finds the state prison unfit for incarceration. A minority report by Rev. Bom criticizes the majority findings. Recommendations include restructuring charity oversight, forming a board of corrections, and tighter supervision of penal and reform institutions.

Trenton New Jong Fort New Jersey Bom

Venezuelan capital placed under martial law after riot

Telegram reports Willemstad Jianggo? captures another Venezuelan war victory triggering disorder in Osracas. The capital reportedly falls under martial law as rioting and looting spread.

Willemstad Quimono Osracas

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