Gompers Sentenced to One Year Jail for Contempt
In Washington a Supreme Court judge imposed a year in jail on Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, for contempt of court over disobeying an injunction. John Mitchell and Frank Morrison also received months in jail for similar conduct, with Judge Wright denouncing the defendants in strong terms and accusing organized labor methods of coarse affront and defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniel T. Wright
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Bucks Store and Range Company
St. Louis
Gould
Gompers
John Mitchell
Federation
Franks
Mitchell
Morrison's
Wright
American Federationist
Bucks Stove and Range Company
Ag Court
Sea
Sramey
Ablal
American ‘Federation of Labor
REPORTED FAKE ROBBERY AND FINE DISCUSSED
A Bayway incident reports a fake robbery claim leading to a 12 85 fine for John Ravenenvage after authorities concluded no robbery occurred. He was drunk and disruptive, then detained for disorderly conduct with police headquarters processing. Also notes on Christmas trees and storage services in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ravenenyage
Bayway
Third Precinct
Ravenenvage
Savoncavago
New York Financier Dead by Own Action
F A Burnham former president of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company committed suicide today by inhaling illuminating gas at his apartment 66 East Fifty eighth street in New York. He faced multiple indictments including forgery and grand larceny tied to a life insurance scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. A. Burnham
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
East Fiftyeight Street
Burnham
Ie Pein
Mutual Reserve Company
Lawyers Sarcastic About School Case
The article reports ongoing legal wrangling over School No. 3 with Judge Gilhooly stating a dismissal is possible anytime and no injunction has been issued. It details exchanges between Mr Leavitt of the Master Builders Association and opposing counsel, noting delays and attempts to halt Further work as investigations into building deviations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Gilhooly
M. Busnea Building Company
Leavitt
Master Builders’ Association
Court of Chancery
H. Gilhooly
Elizabeth
A Bgines Building Co
Fee
Board of Education
Sentence for Boys in Pole Harbor Death
John Sulli van and Thomas Flanigan were given four months in jail for assault and battery after pushing two Poles overboard from pier No. 7 on the Fourth of July, during which one Pole drowned. They had faced manslaughter charges, but the jury found no verdict on that count due to lack of autopsy and proof that drowning caused death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sullivan
Thomas Flanigan
Pier No. 7
Ackerman backs Lincoln portrait on stamps amid policy shift
State Senator Ernest R. Ackerman of Plainfield argues for retaining Abraham Lincoln on the five cent stamp as the Post Office revisits stamp design policy. He notes historical uses of Lincoln on earlier issues and warns the move toward Washington on most stamps echoes 1847 practice.
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Ernest R. Ackerman
Plainfield
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Ackerman
Lincoln
Journal Letter
Abraham Lincoln
New South Wales
China
Universal Postage Union
Franklin
Washington
Jefferson
Executive
State, War, Navy
Interior
Treasury Departments
Epa
Man Arrested for Carrying Revolver Sentenced to Two Months
John Jones, described as a negro, was sentenced to two months in jail for carrying a revolver during late November. Judge Atwater voiced concern about revolver use and possible future charges, as Jones’s likeness matched a suspect in the home break‑in and shooting of William Messerschmidt, who identified him in jail. Indictment for assault with intent to kill may follow after his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Reading
William Messerschmidt
Mr. Messerschmidt
Messerschmidt
Jones
Grand
Venezuelans secure against Tyrant Castro
Qaracas via Willemstad reports Castro’s overthrow, with his brother and several key supporters arrested. Gomez, now president under the constitution, coordinates with military leaders. Casto loyalists fear outbreaks, while ships Maine and North Carolina are moved to the Caribbean after Gomez’s talks and banking draft bans.
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Qaracas
Willemstad
Castro
Gomez
Won
Maine
North Carolina
Caribbean
Violets and Flowers Sale At Leahy's Market
Tomorrow 10000 of the largest sweetest violets will be offered along with a fine assortment of roses carnations and other choice cut flowers at Leahy's 1220 East Broad and $4 Broad streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leahy's
East Broad
Santa Clauses Toy Shop Offers Wide Holiday Toys
Santa Claus toystore showcases a broad selection of new and classic toys for the season. Toy soldiers, mechanics, animals, and dolls fill the shelves, promising sturdy, long lasting playthings that delight children long after Christmas. Prices and availability are highlighted for shoppers seeking popular items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mea Toyland
St._Nick
Perone Guilty in Second Degree After Jury Deliberation
The jury in the Court of Oyer and Terminer found Ignazio Perone guilty of murder in the second degree after two hours of deliberation. He faces a ten year sentence at hard labor in the State prison, with a jury mercy recommendation attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Ignazio Perone
Luigi Melessare
Bigamist romance ends with arrests in Newark
Westfield December report of Walter S. Smalley and Catherine Dustice arrested in Newark after a November 21 marriage while Smalley had a wife and two children in Scotch Plains. Dustice, 17, worked in Westfield. the couple eloped to Newark and stayed at Central Hotel. Hearing set for Smalley. warrant to arrest his wife for non support.
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Westfeld
Ape
Bigamist
Walter S. Smalley
Catherine Dustice
Newark
Smalley
Scotch Plains
Westfield
Garwood
Eustice Ie
Richard
Weatfield
Central
Mulberry Street
Thomas O'Neill
Smalle
Misa Eustice
Sincer Factory Closes Tonight for Holidays
The Sincer factory will shut down tonight for the holidays and reopen January 4. Superintendent M. MacDougall denied any plan to resume full-time operations sooner, saying he had heard a rumor but did not believe it.
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Sincer
M. MacDougall
Macdougall
Clothing for Christmas Gifts at Stein & Markawits
Handsome attire suggested as ideal Christmas gifts for men and boys. Stein & Markawits at 136-138 First Street claim unmatched stock and readiness to meet all demands, urging shoppers to consider their offerings before buying elsewhere. Also mentions W J Law School evening classes and Gebhardt's Catering with emphasis on quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein & Markawits
First-Street
Messig Freed on Probation After Attempted Murder
Albert Messig was released from county jail after a judge placed him on two years probation and ordered $10 per month for twelve months. He had been indicted for attempting to kill his wife on November 8 while under the influence of liquor. his son intervened, firing at him with a second revolver. The court cited his prior offenses, noted his pledge to abstain from alcohol, and urged continued family reform.
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Albert Messig
Messig
Atwater
Young Messig
Samuel Schleimer
Schleimer
In Ital
United States Asked to Send Warships
The State Department admitted that battleships Maine and North Carolina and other war vessels were en route to Venezuelan waters. The move aims to provide protection during the crisis and follows a request from acting Venezuelan President Gomez via the Brazilian envoy in Caracas. Gomez sought to settle outstanding claims and asked for a U.S. warship at La Guayra.
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Washington
State Department
Maine
North Carolina
Venezuelan
Gomez
Venezuela
Caracas
United States
la Guayra
Dream of Boy Scares Burglars in Roselle Home
A bold intruder entered J. D. Cooper’s Fourth avenue Roselle residence but fled when Cooper’s sleeping boy shouted during a basketball dream. Two coats were stolen, and police say Grant Burkley, a known offender, will likely be charged as the suspected burglar tied to the night’s entries including A. H. Manley’s Third avenue home.
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J. D. Cooper
Fourth Avenue
Roselle
Mr. Cooper
Cooper
Little Cooper
Grant Burkley
Chilton Street
Murphy
Bureath
A. H. Manley
Third Avenue
Burkley
Shedd
Lirabeth
Wall Street Opens Active With Broad Gains In Early Trading
The New York stock market opened strong with gains across standard issues. Kaneoa and Texas C. common rose to 434 and 424% while Great Northern rose one point and B R T hit a new high for the year. Early gains faded on profit taking and liquidations as the forenoon progressed.
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Telegraph
Journal
New York
Kaneoa
Texas Common
Aay
N_ Y
Central
Great Northern
Interborough-Met
Common
Tvnes
Gar
People’s Outfitting Co Window Displays Promote Holiday Goods
An item describes People’s Outfitting Co showcasing women’s and children’s wear in shop windows on Bretd Street. It notes stylish latest fashions, durable materials, service and reasonable prices to attract discerning buyers, with a cemetery wreath display including evergreen holly and immortelles, tied to evergreen graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apa
People's Outfitting Company
Bretd
Win
Trolley Line Extension Urged by City and Merchants
City officials and downtown merchants push to extend the shore line trolley from Brunswick Avenue to Bayway, linking with the South Broad Street Line to serve Elizabeth’s southern district. Backed by Mayor Ryan and Board of Trade leaders, planners anticipate formal route inspection and early developments to spur growth and protect business from Standard Oil employee transit issues.
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Thi City
Qurteret
Soni Town
Ryan
Mraving
Council
Qo Haleey
Board ‘of Trade
Colonel Hine
P. 8
Brunswick Avenue
Bayway
South Broad Street
Sam
T! Iad
Mr. McManus
Edward 8. Hersh
Elizabeth
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Gomperset AL
Morrison
Dell
Alizabeth
Beery & Co
Berry & Co
Wall
C. Mair“& Son
Mair & Son
East
Jersey
Tel
Virginia
J. W. Biskety
Broad Street
D. Tel
L. Deci
Kent’s
Eat Broad Bt
Jefferson Avenue
Euls
Reserve Life
Sen. Ackerman
Union County
Wanamaker
Santa Claus
Perone
Sirest
Hewat
Gebhardt
Cafe Gebhardt
Teckily Levy's Department Store
Deeeneet
Wasiete
Dinmont
Merrow
Wall Street
People's Outfitting CO
Aleo
C. M. Hutchinson
Opta
Evergren
Rhona
P. S.C
Roosevelt
Standard Oil
Fligabeth
Peekion
Standard Oil Company
Nah Ark
Fitzareth
Victor Mbanylag
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