24 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
1
Elizabeth shoppers faced a wet day with heavy postal and bank activity. Banks reported crowded counters, money exchanges rose, and postal workers handled a flood of packages as Christmas purchases pressed ahead. Salvation Army and Mgenolf Day Nursery staged holiday events while company employees received extra pay and gifts.
Officials and clerks calling themselves the Nubsky crowd entered Bauer's office in the Court Wis basement and presented a Christmas gift in a handsome box. West shoestring and a collar button were included after speeches recalling his time as a Subway Crowd member.
The Cubs chief, Charlea We Mure Hn, suffers a broken arm as a Christmas gift. He toppled during a holiday outing near his home, fracturing the bone above the wrist. He was treated at West Nile Hospital where the break was set.
Mrs Ferguson, wife of a Nassau County hawk keeper, was robbed near Rosehill place after arriving at Jones Plainfield on the Central Railroad. A man snatched her purse and dress case, struck her, and fled. police will monitor the area.
Architect Poggi has begun plans for a larger Elizabeth High School after visiting Bayonne Plainfield and other schools. Superintendent Clement aims for a 1200 pupil capacity on Battin High site, with two years of construction and site selection disputes likely.
The Board of Excice caucus Tuesday will reveal coalitions amid a race for county license inspector. Commissioner Peter M. Kling Republican is expected to align with Fromm and Rye to back Jacob Hugin’s reelection, while Collins Democrats push Woodruff. Williamson and Cunningham may receive limited support. Unen Republicans Fromm Bye Kling likely unite to back Henry Fromm for president.
A milk wagon owned by John Sutter at 350 Elizabeth Avenue was struck by a car last evening near Specia troet after the wagon had returned from a farm run. The impact threw the wagon from the rails, breaking shafts and wheels as the car, traveling fast, struck the back of the wagon near tracks. The driver had left to deliver milk when the collision occurred.
Newark editorial replies to Dr. Wilson and Governor elect Wilson charging deception defamation and usurpation of powers. It defends James Smith Jr noting personal references are defamatory and accuses Wilson of partisan attacks and improper influence from Wall Street interests. The piece highlights Smith loyalty to Democratic leadership and disputes Wilson’s claim to executive prerogatives.
Beckley W V Dec 24 Four men died in an accident in the shaft of the New River Collieries Company at Eccl A bucket overturned throwing the men about 500 feet to the bottom of the shaft All were employees of the Drave Contracting Company and were crushed and killed instantly
Union Business College at 208-210 Broad Street, Dix Bui hosts a New Year cotillion under principal R. Bertiman. Contact phone 003-W for details and attendance information.
A 19th century Newark building’s roof collapsed during repairs at the old Machinery Hall cornering eleven times the girder’s weight. A laborer named Xowleski died at the scene. John Lappers and Stephen Grimes were injured along with John Crooks. Rescuers pulled workers to hospitals as officials blamed structural weakness and suggested foul play.
Postal officials report the Christmas mail rush at the Elizabeth office setting a record, with Palmers Charlock noting figures uncertain but likely surpassing all prior years. Post delivery suspended tomorrow to clear backlogs, as workers sort vast packages and late arrivals, aiming to speed deliveries Monday despite high workload.
County Detective Galatian traveled to New York City to extradite Donato Gallo, jailed on defrauding a Westfield man of 600 dollars. Gallo allegedly sold Westfield property, posed as a single man, and later faced a perjury accusation after a woman claimed to be his wife and asserted a dower right. Gallo was arrested by New York police. Meanwhile, Mr Manus Bros advertises a stock of pianos and hobby items with account openings.
A pastor reflects on the season in a reverent, festive voice praising family faith and the bonds of friends. He contrasts worldly business zeal with spiritual gifts, noting hopeful marriages and the enduring value of love over material display. The piece closes with a Christian benediction on joy.
Christmas for 50000 Stetson Company workers includes hats cash rewards and life policies paid by the firm. New York firemen receive rank promotions as holiday gifts from Fire Commissioner Wally. A Weir Mixon travels 12000 miles to celebrate Christmas in Boston. Bars ban Christmas whiskey gifts under new rule. Cardinal Gibbon notes season goodwill across rich and poor. Governor pardons embezzlement convict as Christmas mercy. William Willett returns home after 31 years to join Christmas at his nephew's house. Postmaster-General Hitchcock approves clerks as official Christmas gifts. Photobooth and studio specials advertise holiday gifts and calendar displays.
Trenton reports that Woodrow Wilson's sharp attacks on Senator Smith and his allies split New Jersey's Democratic Party and push for a direct primary. The statement signals a rift between the old machine backing Smith and a rising reform wing led by the governor elect, with younger Democrats ready to seize leadership on honest politics and good government. The effect is a potential realignment as Wilson pushes reformist candidates and retracts traditional boss influence.
Two men Whomay Jukovisko and George Lons Kiriaki were arrested in Newark by Police Sergeant Searle. They face counterfeiting charges and were arraigned before Commissioner Howell Jones. They are detained for a hearing as authorities pursue suspected gang activity.
Six people are reported dead after a gas pipe disconnect caused a fatal incident in a local block. Clark Latham, his wife Mary Newcomb, Mins Kailey, William Kennedy, Kennedy's two year old son, and four others were found, with the tragedy discovered when a call was made to the Kennedy household. Authorities noted a gas fuse and adjacent properties involved as investigators determine the cause.
A Carolina R. Wreck occurred early today nine miles east of Typer Sandusky. An express from Chicago to Lew Verherste collided with a Pullman train killing six people including two engineers as passengers were en route home for a holiday. Rescue teams report chaotic scene with twisted rails and blocked tracks. Investigators probe whether signal warnings were ignored as a large dispatch train collapsed on impact.
Consternation faded when a pot of Christmas prunes steamed, filling the home of John Wangravean with odor. Mrs Wetgravean noticed the kitchen smoke and two quarts of brown prunes burned away. Neighbors called 911 and fire engines arrived at 489 Elizabeth Avenue, to Mrs Wongrzysens’ indignation.
A fire started about 8 PM in the parlor of Jacob T. Sperlion at 120 Urchard aleat, burning two hair tele ns and a carpet while alarm was rung from 46. Firemen quickly put out the flames. A local theory suggests children at play with motets may have ignited the curtains.
The Norwegian bark Speeco bound from Bahia to New York ran ashore off Cape Hatford. Twelve crew were taken from the vessel and rescued by lifesavers at Durand and Creeda TEM stations. The ship, alert early morning, leans and leaks in its present position.
Sixteen strikers from Tak Fayette Colorado and members of the Miners Wireers of America were ordered to serve one year each for contempt of debt after being jailed for disobeying an order to halt operations at the Northern Orb and Voke mine opening. The court found the defendants in contempt for interference with mine operations and the company’s workers.
Fragmentary text notes multiple victims buried in a single grave wall. Mentions Bee strike and Leigh area with local officials and future actions.OCR issues render names and exact details unclear, but reference to graves and a mass burial persists.
A vehicle struck a beer wagon near the intersection of Bowt and Prime streets in Newark. The front of the car appeared damaged while spectators described a tight crowd forming around the scene as bystanders aided the injured and awaited further instructions.
Fragmentary OCR leaves a garbled notice for Elizabeth Commercial College with stray place names and incomplete contact lines. Missing context prevents clear action or outcome but hints at an address or inquiry line and a contact string.
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