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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1909

Page

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Lincoln centennial observance service at Presbyterian Church

A Lincoln centennial program at First Presbyterian Church drew a large local attendance including veterans from Artie Dahlgren and Jyd Kilpatrick Posts and allied groups. Rev. William Force Whitaker delivered a patriotic sermon titled The Man the Hour, linking patriotism and faith as he recalled Civil War sacrifices and Lincoln’s call for troops. The service began with music and prayers, followed by readings and remarks on duty and conscience.

Whitaker First Presbyterian Church Pirat Presbyterian Church Abraham Lincoln William Force Tocal Artie Dahlgren Jyd- Kilpatrick Cory Pp Sewell Crane Lincoln Camp Sonor Veter Women's Relief Corps G. A. Th 8. V Ais Ehimeh Bmith Marche Militaire Gounod America Heme Bat- Wy Elvey Mrs. Worcester Rontealle Millard

Asian Minister Returns From Quake District

An Asian minister, identified as the Rev Aurelio Cantafto, visited the quake district in Hal y on Thursday afternoon. The Italian minister spoke of the tremor and its impact while attending a recital in the city. The presbytery noted the event amid a yearlong trend of unrest and church activity in the area.

Elizabeth Haly Aurelio Cantafto Apd Camtalia Katy Tom

Died In A Cab Westie Time Pec0 be the Journal

The fragment notes a death in a cab with references to a Mrs colored person, recorded in a local newspaper snippet. The readable portion mentions a death occurring in transit and identifies a female subject described by color.

Westie

Lincoln Centenary Service Tickets Demand Soars

The First Presbyterian Church centennial celebration for Abraham Lincoln’s birth sold out rapidly as reserved seats vanished within an hour. Tickets were distributed at multiple local stores and must be held until 7:55, with late arrivals admitted to stand spaces as available. The program features New York soprano Miss Lourne B. Voight, with Rev. Dr. Geo K. Strobridge delivering the oration and Ex-Chancellor Megle presiding.

First Presbyterian Church Abraham Lincoln Frohwinn's Drug Store First Street Schmidt' Drug Store Elizabeth Avenue Atéwalt's Roselle Marien Cranford Exhawat Erate Eee Sistes Iplenaia Liederkranz Society Lourne B. Voight New York Geo K. Strobridge New York City Widalle Megle Pee

Janer Denies Charge and Wins Change of Venue

Joseph M. Janer of Brooklyn pleads not guilty to a felonious assault charge. His wife Katherine Loersch, also of Brooklyn, seeks a change of venue claiming her husband is insane and inebriated, with accusations tied to their family history. The telegraph report notes the court actions and alleged domestic context surrounding the case.

Janer Telegeyph Brooklyn Fes M. Janer Ynwen Keay

Clerks Install Alliance Aims to Close Stores Evenings

Officers of the Retail Clerks Protective Association were installed in Odd Fellows Hall by John T. Cosgrove. The group, now affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, plans to urge merchants to close stores four nights weekly, with Monday and Saturday evenings viewed as peak business times. A representative of the AFL pledged support and urged smooth cooperation to avoid future friction. Merchants are asked to sign by March 2 at 1 PM, with hopes for harmonious relations going forward.

Retail Clerks’ Protective Association Odd Fellows Hall John T. Cosgrove Union County ‘Trades Council American Federation of Labor John Aa Delis Aviea Ea Viee- Ie James Association

Ten Dead in Manchester Fire at Bodging-House

Telegraph reports ten dead and many injured after a disastrous fire at the Grosvenorst bodging-house in Manchester. About 300 workers were inside when flames erupted, many leaping from roofs and windows in a panic. Firemen arrived swiftly as upper floors filled with smoke and victims. The warehouse, a tall structure, was consumed within an hour leaving numerous bodies presumed trapped in the ruins.

Manchester Eng Grosvenorst Bodging-Howse Sori Aolth

Big Industry for This City May Move Plant to Elizabeth

Kalbfleisch Chemical Company plans to centralize operations in Elizabeth after a devastating fire. A new larger plant on Third Avenue will replace the Brooklyn facility, with offices and multiple buildings as the firm aims to make Elizabeth its principal manufacturing hub.

Pines Abe Franklin Kalbfeisen Chemical Company Thinl Avenue Elizabeth Brooklyn Kalbfliesch Company Third Avenue Cours Edward Brennan Iite Tate Kalbfleisch

Weighers Books Under Scrutiny In Jersey City Trial

In the Marche trial, fourteenth day, defense questions Central Railroad weigh master Alexander Prime about entries in weighing books. Prime testified to shipments and weights involving Marone and the Barrett Company, while the defense cites a letter from John M Morris challenging two weights. The dispute centers on book admissibility and whether Prime altered entries or unduly supported Morris’s assertions.

Alexander Prime Central Railroad Jersey City Prime Mendel Gottesman Marone Barrett Company Allan Strong Strong Prine Marsh Mr. Strong Gottesman Barrett Letteeman Jersey Avenue

Trustees Meeting To Plan Immediate Next Steps

The board of trustees of the Rcott Mens. mest Association will hold a meeting at the City bial at 29 o'clock tomorrow morning to outline plans for immediate actions. Missing attendance will be noted, Moomanus Bros. are not expected to attend.

Besra of Trustees Rcott Mens. Mest Association Bial

Fearful discharge ends in dairy foreman killing and suicide

In Hoboken at the McDermott Dairy depot on Park Avenue Andrew Rubisch, fearing another layoff, killed superintendent Victor Handon, wounded a co worker, then shot himself. Police found Rubisch dead inside the depot and Handon at the entrance as dawn broke shortly before 2 am.

Victor Hansen Hoboken Andrew Rubisch Pelegaph Jornal Rubisch Victor Handon McDermott Park Avenue Thie Elty Higa Maitir Esciper Nordin Andrew Kubrich Nuram Rublach Hanaen Entrancr

Lincoln Day Observance Planned for City Schools

The Lincoln Day program proceeds under Superintendent R K Clement with details from principals and teachers. Prominent speakers and scheduled addresses for every grade level will lead to a final ceremony unveiling a memorial tablet, with times listed for primary to high school groups and multiple speakers including Rev. Dr Snowden and Dr Whitaker.

R. Ki. Chement Clement Thin City Sirti Forture Schools Poe Ey John Z. Kerr RB. Cima Mary Tora Walter B. Timms Raed Filucation R. Ke Clement Rav Samuel (. Snowden Drs Whitaker

Judge Mahon Heads Holy Name Society Meeting

The annual United Holy Name Societies meeting elected officers for the coming year led by President Judge Owen P. Mahon of Mt. Mary's Parish and secretary B. Carr of St. Patrick's Parish. Plans were outlined for the rest and for vonpaas eid ceremonies in seven parishes with debates and joint attendance. Solemn reaper services are scheduled at Mary’s on dates including 21 and 27, and at Patrick's on December 1.

United Holy Name Societies Owen P. Mahon Mt. Mary's Parish B. Carr St. Patrick's Parish Holy Remy Patrick’s

Annual Sale at Levy’s Isomd Store

Levy's department store at Iscomd and Remiant Wail streets announces an annual sale featuring discounted items in the dining and domestic sections. New marketing ads emphasize household goods and festive discounts, with limited-time offers and special prices for shoppers this season.

Wali Goods Levy Iscomd Remiant Wail Streets Aale de Wade

Book Swindle Trial Reveals Doctor Title Used By Agent

Testimony in a District Court session reveals that Arthur Hartwell of a Washington book concern used the title Doctor to persuade women to buy a set of books. Mrs Seiss and others allege misrepresentation as the National Bureau of Literature and Art seeks $39 for the Seiss purchase. Court proceedings focus on Hartwell’s doctor persona and the endorsements claimed for the books. The case is a test for similar complaints by women awaiting court decisions on keeping or returning the volumes.

Roosevelt National Hurray of Washington, D.C Fudge Clark McK. Whittemore District Arthur Hartwell Washington Book Concern Hartwell Dr. Hartwell Adolph: Seiss Thin City National Bureau of Literature and Art Seiss Boards of Education New Jersey Tin Nations Bureau of Literature and Art Seles Charles A. Trimble T. M. Rewreernte

Wall Street Woes Weigh Markets As Bonds Slip

Telegraph report describes heavy declines in market activity with bond prices retreating and trading subdued. Investors show cautious sentiment as shifts in yields affect major indices and trading volumes.

White House Japan relations discussed at White House

Washington February 8: a high level White House conference on the California situation involved Vice President Bacon Assistant Secretary of State O Laghi Senator Flint and Representative Kab with Franklin Lane Interstate Commerce Commissioner present. After the meeting each said discussions concerned President Roosevelt but not a crisis or imminent adjustment. The meeting was non partisan and described as not sensational. Lane had just returned from the Pacific States and the President left with the appearance of continuing private talks.

Jewrnah Washington Ambetti White House California Bacon O/Laghiin Flint Amd Kab Franklin F. Lane Interstate Commerce Commissioner Roosevelt Levi United States Pacific Flint Klint Von Teaving Tage Pacific States Hans AL Nogn Rowe Vale Bea Kiser Ciara Hasipbrine

Husband kills wife then dies by his own hand

Newark dispatch reports a man furious over his arrest for ill treating his stepdaughter Louis Dreher, age 37, killed his wife and then shot himself. Police say the wife had beaten the girl and the tragedy followed escalating evidence of abuse.

Newark Louia Dreher South Thirteenth Sireaty

Barrillo Surrenders as Bondsman Is Saved

Dominick Barrillo, a bondsman, and Michael De Ross figure in a tense incident described as Barrillo surrendering while De Ross is saved from a dangerous situation amid a February event.

Barrillo Bondsman Dominick Barrillo Michael de Ross

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