Holiday Shoppers Fill City Streets With Joy and Bundles
Crowds flood downtown as Christmas buying surges. Stores report steady trade, flowers and wreaths on display, markets crowded with families and children seeking gifts. Toy shops run overtime amid rising prices and festive atmosphere. Local merchants note strong business this season and widespread yuletide cheer.
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Gane Claus
Broad Street
Ks Line
Tony
Newark
New York
Fireman Diebold in Critical Condition After Crash
John W. Diebold, driver of Chemical Engine No. 2, Station 4, lies in critical condition at Alexian Hospital after injuries from the October 12 crash at Second and Easter streets. He has been a patient since Saturday, with pneumonia complicating his recovery and little hope for improvement reported.
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John W. Diebold
Station 4
Alexian Hospital
Mr. Diebold
Riots of Students Renewed in Paris
A clash in Paris between about 2,000 College of Medicine students and police reserves left numerous injuries including Prefect of Police Lepine. The battle erupted as crowds clashed in the streets, with reports citing a veritable street fight and police action.
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Paris
College of Medicine
Lepine
Smalley in Jail and Eloping Bride Home
Walter S. Smalley, arrested in Newark on a bigamy charge, was committed to Westfell county jail to await Grand Jury action. His eloped bride Catherine Eustice is with her parents in Westfell. Smalley previously ran a North avenue restaurant in Garwood.
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Westfell
Walter S. Smalley
Newark
Toucey
Catherine Eustice
Smalley
North Avenue
Garwood
Roosevelt invites conference on child welfare reform dates set
Washington December 24 Roosevelt issued an invitation for a January 25 and 26 conference in Washington. The meeting follows an appeal from major charity groups to discuss creating a national child welfare agency and improving orphanages.
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Telegraph
Journal
Washington
Perenet
Aga Orphanages
Roosevelt Today
Dynamiter Sentenced to Life in San Quentin
Peter Clandianes, convicted of dynamiting the Gallagher home, was sent to San Quentin for life. The jury took six minutes to verdict as Clandianes wept. Judge Waste imposed the life term after the verdict and post sentence waiver by counsel.
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Oakland
Cal
Peter Clandianes
Joseph J. Gallagher
San Francisco
San Quentin
Clandianes
Christmas Trees and Holly Offered in Multiple Lots
Three carloads of balsam fir evergreen Christmas trees selected in the mountains, plus one carload of fresh cut holly from Virginia. Also wreaths, holly, and evergreen trimming. Large trees for churches and halls a specialty. contact J. W. Blakely at 8% Broad Street or L. D. Tel. 30-L. Other notices include Frank Hand Co Ble decor and Elizabeth Mattress Co products, with addresses and services.
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Virginia
J. W. Blakely
Broad Street
L. D. Tel
Case Hangs Over School No 3 Injunction
City and Master Builders Association clash over School No 3 injunctions with delays risking a final ruling. City Attorney Connolly urges action now to clarify city position as Master Builders Leavitt warns of possible moves if steps are not promptly taken. Judge Gilhooly’s stance referenced. school board committee to report by December 30 shaping a clear closing statement.
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Connolly
Leavitt
Master Builders Association
Journal
P. H. Gilhooly
New York
Board of Education
Clerks Plan Citywide Meeting For Harmony In Stores
About twenty five city clerks will gather at Odd Fellows Hall Sunday at 11:30 to discuss forming a permanent clerks organization. The plan aims to harmonize store closings with merchants and will invite all clerks to an open follow up meeting.
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Leelee
Odd Fellows
Warden Denies Refusal to Aid in Prisoner Identification
Charles Dodd of the county jail denied yesterday's reports that he refused to help Plainfield detectives identify John Jones, a prisoner, as the assailant in the shooting of William Messer. Dodd said he is always ready to assist law officers and cooperates to secure justice. He recalled bringing Jones out for identification but did not recall any exchange with the detective.
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Charles Dodd
Fei
Plainfield
William Messerchmidt
John Jones
Jones
Robbed Man Caught At It In City Trainyard Bust
Amanda Johnson and Mamie Howard, two women, were arrested by Officer Moser and Officer Schuler after allegedly robbing Daniel Carone of $75 and attempting to hide a pocketbook in the snow. They paid for cigarettes with a ten dollar bill and were stopped before boarding a Pennsylvanian train. Carone identified them and police recovered most of the missing money at headquarters. The pair face City Criminal Court before Judge Mahon.
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Amanda Johnson
Mamie Howard
Pennsylvania
Daniel Carone
Elizabeth Avenue
Broad Street
City Criminal Court
Judge Mahon
Moser
Schuler
Johnson
Carone
Johnson and Howard
Jersey City
Spectacular Rescue by Firemen on Fifth Floor
New York reports a dramatic rescue as Fireman David Mul Ten descended a swaying ladder from the fifth floor of a burning 127th Street apartment with an unconscious woman whose clothes burned. One death occurred in the blaze which gutted a five story building housing ten families and valued at about $150000.
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New York
David Mul- Ten
127Th Street
Postoffice Sets Record With 150000 Cent Stamps Sold In One Day
Postoffice operations broke records as 150000 one cent stamps were sold and 120000 postcards dispatched amid severe congestion. Postmaster Charlock expanded staffing and added wagons to speed outgoing mail while registration services insured packages against loss. Heavy incoming mail and January periodicals strained staff, with delays likely into tonight.
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Charlock
Santa Claus
Spirits and Whisky Gifts at Knockers Club Lunch
At Russ restaurant the Knockers Club toasted Attorney Samuel Schleimer with a gift box from Prosecutor Swift containing a Christmas sentiment and six small whisky bottles seized from saloons during election day. The bottles were later turned over to Schleimer, a saloonkeeper client, as evidence and later dismissed. Diners received tins horn and cigars as souvenirs while young waiters decorated the long table.
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Knockers’ Club
Russ
Samuel Schleimer
Swift
Schleimer
Schleister
Burglary Confession Ties Suspect to Roselle Home Thefts
Grant Burkley, about 32, confessed to entering A. W. Manley and J. J. Cooper homes in Roselle on Saturday night. A 12 year old girl identified him. police expect further arrests with a companion and taken coats. Burkley was nabbed by Detective Murphy on Chilton Street and a knife sharpener matched window indentations.
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Grant Burkley
Murphy
Tenney
A. W. Manley
Third Avenue
J. J. Cooper
Fourth Avenue
Roselle
Kenilworth
Barkley
Chilton
Burkley
Cooper
Chilton Street
Powder Explosion Shocks Concord Area Mill
A powder explosion shook the Glaze mill of the American Power Company between Concord and Maynard early today. The blast was not as powerful as feared, but a deafening detonation was heard for about forty miles, waking residents across the region. No injuries were reported as investigators began assessing damage.
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Concord, Maass
American Power Company
Concord
Mayard
Christmas festivities enliven Elizabeth with public tree and church events
Christmas celebrations spread across Elizabeth with a public tree at German Parish Hall where Santa will greet children, plus Christmas masses at St. Patrick's Church at 6:30, 8, and 10:30 AM and a 9 o'clock children’s service. Park Methodist Episcopal hosts a Sunday school program with songs, recitations, and gifts tonight.
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Santa Claus
St. Patrick’s Church
The
Park Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Christmas Day in Brief Highlights City Religious Events
Public Christmas tree at German Parish Hall tonight with various Sunday schools. Catholic Masses and child masses tomorrow, church services across several parishes. Holiday schools break begins. Marathon race from Cunningham Cafe at 2:30 pm with a large crowd expected and prizes. Gifts for orphans distributed via church trees. choir performances and street processions noted.
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Magees
St. Patrick’s Church
Cunningham Cafe
Ase
Red Cross
St John’s Church
Orphan Asylum
Third Presbyterian Church
Second Presbyterian Sunday School
St. Cecilia Choir
Andrew's Chapel
Cunningham
Fifth
Franklin Streets
Climax in Hains case as witness admits perjury
In the Hains Murder trial today witness Martin Skura admitted under oath that he had made false statements about events before the tragedy. Attorney MecTntrye sought jail for perjury while Justice Crane delayed action, saying he would consider the matter as the trial continued.
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Flashi
L. L
Hains
Martin Skura
MecTntrye
Skura
Crane
Umself
Levy's Open Saturday At Nine A M In Store News
Levy's department store at Second Bond and Wall opens Saturday at 9 A M instead of noon per notice. Kent's Storage Warehouse offers separate locked rooms for furniture and pianos with office on East Broad at Jefferson. Auls tr tm variety at McManus Bros First Street. flexible fryers and Alro toys showcased. Mair & Son framing to date as oldest in state, East Jersey between First and Second Streets. Calendars offered at Francis' Market 1108 Elizabeth Saturday December 25. readers urged to buy. Saturday Journal notes Levy's ad for Monday.
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Levy's
Levy
Second
Bond
Wall Streets
KENT
East Broad St
Jefferson Avenue
C, Mair & Son
A. Mair & Son
East Jersey
Streste
Money Found In Store Of Aged Recluse
Administrators probing the Washington avenue store of Mrs Margaret Kruglien uncovered 175 in five and ten dollar bills, a bankbook with deposits in the hundreds, and papers showing ownership of four mortgaged properties valued around 8 000 to 10 000. Neighbors say more funds may exist while officials plan further search to locate hidden valuables as they piece together the late recluse’s life.
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Margaret Kruglien
General Hospital
Knowles
Washington Avenue
South Street
Mr. Knowles
Kenghong
Mra. S Ie
Landlord's Gift: Rent Cuts Announced in Gloucester City
Gloucester City residents receive a Christmas message as Charles C. Haines, a major landlord, informs tenants that starting January the rent for each house will be reduced by 2 per month. Other owners are said to follow suit with similar cuts across the area.
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Gloucester City
Charles C. Haines
Walls Shopping List for Christmas Store On Broad Street
Page three of today’s Journal lists last minute gift ideas reduced for Eisateh’s Christmas store on Broad Street. Umbrellas for men and women, fancy boxed items, travel accessories, and assorted small presents are highlighted for shoppers in need.
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Eisateh
P.O
Broad Street
Ayala Ona
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