Standard Oil Starts Giant Oil Plant on Old Morse’s Mills Site
The Standard Oil Company announces a massive oil refining complex between Rosehill Cemetery and Staten Island Sound. A 95 foot diameter, 35 foot high crude oil tank will feed refining stages, with heavy construction underway and an estimated 1200 workers for the initial phase. The project aims to make Elizabeth a world oil centre, piping crude to branch refineries nationwide and boasting a fleet of tankers and ships.
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Rosehill Cemetery
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Jersey City Police Say Missing Jewelry Case 18 Solved
Jersey City police announce that Captain William Robinson and the Detective Bureau have located all missing jewelry and those involved in the robbery. Chief condan refuses further detail but says the case will be cleared within twenty four hours.
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Journal
Jersey City
William, E. Robinson
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Ondhan
New Building Ordinance Discussed at City Hall
City meeting considers a revised building ordinance with committee rework to go to City Council next year. Mayor Ryan and commissioners attend with J A Oakley and A Stein assisting. Chief Geratung present for views. Crowds flock to toy displays at local stores ahead of holidays.
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J. H.walker
De Armond Blames Williams After House Fracas
Washington reports that Judge De Armond of Missouri and John Sharp Williams, Democratic floor leader, fought on the House floor over committee appointments. Both men escaped major injuries though Williams bears a facial scratch and De Armond a missing nose bridge fragment. Mediators seek to quell tensions between the two prominent Democrats.
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Journal
Washington
John Sharp Williams
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Missouri
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Tax receipts rise as deadline looms for delinquent payments
The city reports increasing tax receipts with yesterday bringing in 36324.96 and a Wednesday total around 42000. Officials note year to date payments exceed last year’s figures by about 16000, while today’s payer count is the smallest of the week. The final 4 pm deadline prompts possible warrants and a 10 percent penalty for delinquents.
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McGrath
Pingry Schoolers Lose for the Holidays
The Pingry School closes for the holidays after a notable term with strong attendance and scholarship. A Rev. Dr. Tomlinson lecture on New Jersey in the Revolution showcased a year of improvements including drawing classes, better laboratories, and new lockers. Several seniors head to January exams at Columbia School of Mines and other colleges.
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Levy's Department Store Hosts Live Santa in Elizabeth Window
Crowds flock to M Levy & Son as a live Santa Claus entertains children, with show windows displaying toys and holiday goods. The article notes special price cuts across departments, urging shoppers to view the two page ad in today’s Journal.
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Newark
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Union County
Optical Repairing Promise Speaks of Speed and Cost
An ad claims faster cheaper eye repairs done by an expert with no middleman profits. It touts quality materials and immediate service, but the text includes garbled product lines and unclear details.
Anti-Saloon League appeals Fort for local option in inaugural address
Newark reports the Anti-Saloon League writes Governor elect Fort urging inclusion of a local option bill in his inaugural address. The letter, signed by league leaders, cites New Jersey as the only state east of the Mississippi denying local veto on liquor licenses and argues for majority rule to curb saloon influence. It notes public health and moral concerns and seeks legislative action to grant local communities power to prohibit licenses.
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Disabled Liner In Tow Near Queenstown In Ireland
An damaged and in tow of the steamship Will Yam Cliff was sighted by the Cunarder Lusitania in the vicinity of latitude 50.25 longitude 29.41 amid heavy winds hampering rescue efforts. The report notes ongoing difficulties in coordinating a salvage operation for the disabled vessel leveraging the Cambrian line.
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Journal
Queenstown
Ireland
Mauretania’s Speed Hit By Weather Delays
The Mauretania arrived in New York after rough seas slowed her westbound run. She completed the crossing in five days and fifty two minutes at an average of twenty three knots, not breaking records due to the conditions. Passengers included Whitelaw Reid, United States Ambassador to Great Britain.
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Journal
New York
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Sandy Hook
Whitelaw Reid
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Great Britain
Adjournment of Excise Hearings on Bishops' Screen Law
Excise Board votes to delay all cases against saloonkeepers over screen provision until Supreme Court ruling on Jersey City case. Renewals and transfers granted at yesterday's session include inns and taverns, a saloon, wholesale, and a transfer for Ernest Schafer to William Treplow.
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John Nannery
Delaware Street
Joneplyn Goodrich
John Jehelinski
Livingston Street
William Hohnetrater
East Broad Street
Ernest Schafer
Marshall Street
William Treplow
Benny the Ped Aims to Beat Weston’s 100 Miles Record
Benjamin Manater known as Benny the Ped plans a cross city dash from New York City Hall to Philadelphia to surpass Weston’s 24 hour 100 mile mark. He intends Newark arrival by 1 0 am and stops at Mirabeth New Brunswick and Philadelphia with a plain business suit and oil skin coat. A large wager on the effort has been placed by New York sporting men.
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Morrow
Weston
Mirabeth
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New York
Jersey Men in Congress Get Committee Places
Special to the Journal Washington December 20 The full list of New Jersey representatives committee assignments is given Gardner chairman of Labor Loudenslager Pension see on Naval Affairs Howell Immigration and Naturalization third on Public Buildings and Grounds Fowler Banking and Currency Reform in Civil Service Wood Coinage Weights and Measures on Education on Transportation and Railways Pratt Patents and Industrial Arts Hamill Elections and Manufacturers Leake Patents and Private Land Claims
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Pensiona
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Immigration and Naturalization
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Civil Service
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Hamill
Leake
Union Business College Advertisement
Union Business College advertises day and night classes with open enrollment. FearTiee, principal, Dix Building, offers a new catalogue on request and a telephone contact at 603 W. for information.
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Union Business College
FearTiee
Dix
Clearing sale of coats suits and furs at Levy’s Newark store
Christmas clearance at Levy’s department store Second Bond Street Newark offers deep discounts on furs, coats, suits and millinery. Prices drop to about half normal with coats from 8.50 to 12 and suits around 12 to 20, plus fur pieces. Advertised at Elisabeth Daily Journal and Central Railroad Station stands.
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Letters to Santa Move Hearts at Local Post Office
Children write to Santa Claus at the post office with modest requests for Christmas. The letters, forwarded to charitable groups per postal orders, reveal many from poor families seeking basic gifts and hope.
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United States Post Office
Journal
Santa Clare
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Fire at Grand Hotel Sends Guests Scattering
A New York Grand Hotel fire on December 20 sent hundreds fleeing in night attire as smoke billowed from an airshaft on the third floor near breakfast. Nightwatchman Joseph Crosby alerted staff and fire crews, who battled the blaze for about thirty minutes threatening near total destruction.
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New York
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Mitchell Stricken at Indianapolis as Talks Continue
John Mitchell was suddenly stricken in Indianapolis on February 20. A physician and a priest were sent for and he may die. Amid negotiations to restore the interstate agreement between miners and operators in the central competitive field, parties insist meetings continue until an agreement is reached. The special committee from both sides reconvened at 1 AM, with miners pressing for a wage convention and operators seeking concessions before any convention.
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John Mitchell
Minéra
Bodies Recovered At Darr Mine In Pittsburg Coal Co
Eight bones recovered by 9 a.m. from the Darr mine of Pittsburg Coal Co. in Jacoby Creek area. Names include Joseph Murphy, William Campbell, and the mine foreman, as state authorities and local inspectors continue investigations into possible gas cause. Troop A from Greensburg assists, led by Sergeant John Toth ys. Daniel Blower directs recovery efforts. Funeral of Mrs. Michael Covucci noted. services at St. Anthony’s Church with Mount Oliveto Cemetery burial. Italian community attendance and floral tributes. Official resignation of Mexico’s Minister Justine Kernandez from President Diaz cabinet cited with business motives. Classified notices and ads follow for local services and products.
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Taft Silent On Boom Returns Home From Europe
Secretary of War William Howard Taft lands in New York after 120 days abroad amid questions on his presidential plans. He declines to discuss politics, says his trip’s object is accomplished, and plans to confer with President Roosevelt in Washington. Taft mourns his mother’s death as he heads to the War Department.
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Wall Street Summary Signals Strength in Key Stocks
New York December 20 There was notable market strength this morning in stocks with suspected high short interest led by New York Central Reading Union Pacific and Copper gaining around one point in early trading. After Union Pacific published a statement the market cooled slightly from profit taking while government bonds held steady and Consolidated Gas surged to 97 1 2 percent and Brooklyn Union Gas gained as investors anticipated a forthcoming litigation decision.
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Piano Sells at Morrow’s and Art Items on Street
Fragmentary note describes a Sohmer piano at Morrow’s and an artistic display including Gold Photo Holders and other items. Confused text mentions Mr. Cor Dros and a street address reference.
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