Remonstrants Challenge Transfer of Bond Street License
The Board of Excise refused to re consider a remonstrance against transferring Joseph Brazikas’s license from 208 First Street to 110 Bond Street, granted November 19. Petitioners led by Sidney Eldridge and included Mayor-elect Victor Mravlay sought a hearing, but the board dismissed the remonstrance amid heated testimony and questions of citizenship. Eldridge vows to seek Supreme Court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Excise
Joseph Bracikas
First Street
Bond Street
Sidney W. Eldridge
Simon Mack
Carroll
Eldridge
Victor Mravlay
James Kennedy
John J. Stamler
United States
Appiston
Brazaikas
Stamler
Alias Cohen
Cohen
Wall Street
Dean
Via
Supreme Court
Aikis
Setback for Hains Defense Develops in Murder Trial
At Flushing New York a key defense claim in the murder case of William E. Annis against T. J. Hains is disputed by eyewitness Herbert S. L. Funke. Funke testified there was a sequence of shots with intervals, challenging the defense that Hains fired impulsively to protect his brother after the captain fired first.
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Flushing
L. 1
T. J. Hains
William E. Annis
Annis
Herbert S. L. Funke
Funke
Pointblank
Hains
Instant Death on the Rail in South Elizabeth
Richard Farrell a 37 year old Webster Massachusetts weaver was instantly killed at South Elizabeth station when the Pennsylvania flyer struck the second car as he stood talking with a friend on the platform. Farrell was struck in the head and killed. his friend Murphy was lightly injured. Farrell's sister and mother live in Webster. Morguekeeper Stiner notified police and Farrell’s burial plans are being arranged.
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South Elizabeth
Richard Farrell
Webster
Mass
Farrell
John Atu
Riers
Stiner
Murphy
Wolfskeil
Dark Horse May Get Rahway Superintendent Job
A state reformatory commission panel has finished its work to name a successor to Captain Joseph W. Martin at Rahway Reformatory. Rumors say a South Jersey candidate or even an out of state pick may emerge, with ex Governor Voorhees on the committee and a likely compromise among nominees.
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State Reformatory Commission
Rahway Reformatory
Joseph W. Martin
Dark Horse
South Jersey
Voorhees
Little Ones Write Santa Public Christmas Tree
A public Christmas feature notes children write letters to Santa as a tree display stirs imagination while some families doubt tales of the benevolent figure.
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Santa
Letter Fragments Show Child’s Christmas Wishes and Pleas
The scraps reveal Nellie Booth pleading for Christmas gifts and a visit after an uncle’s accident. She asks for a doll, hobby horse, wagon, and a letter response, urging kindness and a return visit to her house.
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Nellie Booth
Excise Trials Delayed and Licenses Held Back in City
The bi weekly Board of Excise postponed pending trials for another month. Valentine Balling, badly ill, and Joseph Szuba heads two cases. five new license applications were postponed. Renewals and transfers included Inns and Taverns licensees such as Hirgert Levin Deichman and others. Mayor elect Victor Mravlag vowed to oppose new saloon licenses and challenged a Wall Street application before the board.
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Board of Excise
Valentine Balling
Bayway
Joseph Szuba
Livingston Street
Balling
Connolly
County Board of ‘Taxation
Elizabeth
Pasquale Guido
Third Street
Nicola LaCarte
Maple Avenue
Natelson
Brunswick Avenue
Hugh T. Cullinane
Magnolia Avenue
Patano Meezza
Fourth Street
Fred Hirgert
Trumbell Street
Mary Levin
Herman Deichman
First
Joseph Patrick
Court
William Moeller
Meadow Arrest
William Boachenck
James Lanigan
First Street
John Flannery
Delaware Street
Frank Minka
Erieve Saloon Lincenses
John Jihelinckin
Lixingaton Street
J. Corrigan
Court Street
James O'Connell
A. Serendenery
East
Jersey Street
Julius Hustervarky
Victor Mravlag
Wall Street
Dr. Mraving
Peat
Apron Aninion An Yes
Campaign Stamp Drive Surges With Local Support
The Red Grass Stamps committee reports broad city cooperation raising funds through sales to churches schools and firms. Notable purchases include Rev. F. Davie and W. W. Long 3000 colors Clio Club 2500 East Jersey Street School No 1 2100 High School 2000 and multiple smaller donations from local organizations and residents.
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F. Davie
W. W. Long
Clio Club
Roselle
School
East
Jersey Street
F. E. Norrie & Co
Mahlon Morey
West Jersey Street
Oliver & Drake
Broa
J. W. Rewalt
B. J. Wilday
Gee. Frinchey
Westfield
Ww. R. Richart
J. Potts & Som
Eprint School
Frazier
Stredt
E. W. Parsons
Hazing Probe Urges Unity As Rutgers President Addresses Students
President W H S Demarest of Rutgers College spoke in the college chapel about a brutal hazing incident that marred the school's name. He urged sophomores to rally and help uncover the mystery while faculty continue a rigid investigation and refrain from naming suspects.
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W. H. S. Demarest
Rutgers College
College Chapel
Hom
Henry Jacobson
Demarest
Newark
Christmas Tree Letter Pleads for Toys and Warmth
A flood of mail to the public Christmas tree overseers reveals childlike faith in Santa Claus amid poverty. Letters from Elsie Krohn and others request dolls, trains, a toy bed, sewing machine, teddy bear, and a rockier horse, with many pleas for a big tree and candy.
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Ata Claus
Banta Clauss
Willie
Mildred
Bertha
Elsie Krohn
Rebecca Place
Ernest
Satshell
Santa Claus
Little Ernest
Santase
Historic lecture for foreign students at East Jersey street
The Night School will host a lecture and screening in the East Jersey Street school building on tonight. George Washington and his era will be explored with a program including music by the school orchestra, recitations and singing by Miss Lizzie Wolfskeil, and an Angelus display.
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East Jersey
Marcia
George Washin
Wir. Tetle
Praca
St. Batam High
Ben Wie
Ai T Fe
George
Washington
Ioaarnd
Lizzie A. Wolfskeil
Standpatters Clash Over Steel Profits And Duties
Judge Ebert Hilary of the Stel Trust told the Waste and Means Committee that the trust benefits from a large pig iron edge. The session featured Gary and Stock Trust experts, with Chairman Payne pressing for cost details as Payne readied for a possible new stand patter confrontation in Pittsburgh.
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Tournal
Ebert Hilrary
Stel Trust
Waste and Means
Crist
Pidge Gary
Stock Trust
Thee Iidue
Payne
Dingley
Dalzell
Pittsburg
Car Train Kills Three on Rahway River Bridge
Three snow shovellers were killed when an eastbound freight struck them at 1 50 this morning on the Rahway River bridge. The victims from Dunellen were Joe Helix John Suonnoniale and two others with families in Poland. Their bodies were taken to Cole's morgue in Plainfield.
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Cranford
Central Railroad
Rahway River Bridge
Joe Helix
John Suonnoniale
Satan
Oeellen
Poland
Dunellen
Arma
Dege
Wright Breaks Distance Record In Le Mans Flight
Wilbur Wright flew sixty one and a half miles in one hour fifty three minutes and fifty nine seconds at Le Mans France in a Michelin prize competition. The record stands unless another aeroplane beats it before year’s end.
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le Mans
France
Wilbur Wright
Wright
Bazar Reports Net Receipts From Parish Tables
The St Elizabeth Bazar committee reports total net receipts of 6145 with booths adding 1200 and parish tables accounting for the rest. St Patrick's led with 963.43, St Michael's 952.49, followed by Sacred Heart 903.17, St Mary's 693.59, Holy Rosary 845.97, and St Joseph's Roselle 305.25.
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St. Elizabeth Bazar
St. Patrick’s
St. Michael's
Secred Heart
St. Mary's
Holy Rosary
St. Joseph's
Roselle
Altoona High School Damaged in Major Fire
A fire and water damage struck Altoona's $780,000 high school, with losses around 50,000. About 660 pupils evacuated in an imperfect drill as officials inspect the scene and plan repairs.
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Altoons
Altoona
Mysterious Robbery Claim Sparks Knife Attack Near Bayway
A unidentified Pole about 40 collapsed at Elizabeth station after stabbing Officer McDonald’s thumb and slashing his own chest just below the heart. He was rushed to Elizabeth General Hospital with unknown name and residence, police reviewing Bayway saloon robberies for clues.
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Oliver McDonald
Bayway
Elizabeth General Hospital
McDonald
Broad Street
Elizabeth Avenue
Oficer Mc Donald
Jefferson Avenue
Mc- Donald
Fred Plass
Scott Rises
Afc Donald
General Hospital
Elas
Bayway District
Man Claims Ill Treatment Seeks Governor In Trenton
Kasimer Domyko a Bayonne, New Jersey shoe dealer, arrived in Trenton claiming police abuse and robbery of his shoe business. He is described as demented and was not granted an audience with Governor Fort.
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Trenton
Kasimer Domyko
Bayonne
Wall Street Opens with Heavy Buying and Selling Clatter
In New York on December 18 brokers flooded the Smelting post with selling and buying orders. Amalgamated Copper edged up slightly while rail shares posted small gains. After fifteen minutes a firmer tone emerged and major stocks advanced as selling pressure eased. Government bonds held steady while others gained.
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New York
Ackerman Persists in Fight for Lincoln Head Post
State Senator Ackerman vows to continue his bid for the head Lincoln on the d-cent post amid obstacles. References to Kean and other high officials arise as the contest proceeds with dollars and local store mentions and a note of 10 to 15 dollars for sets.
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Ackerman
Ing
Lincoln
Verest
Kean
Page
Levy
Jackman & Co
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Excise Board
Inc
Howe
Dead Man
Stephenson Car Works
Reformatory
Apris
Rutgers
Wetnhester . Christmes
Lares Stock A Maeron
Deaas
Gebhardt
Cate Gebhardt
Wrt
Masabeth Avenue
Frank ‘Hand CO
Elsa
Kents
East Broad
Eel
Peas Flexible Flyers
Naw
Cole's
Plainfield
BAZAR
BIG High School
BURNS
Bend and
Wall Streets
Levy's
Bond and
Sughrue
Dancing ‘Academy
Celt Ttiene
Wren Rel
Chrieumas
Morrow
Firet Street
Fieldman’s
FuRence Pee
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