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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1909

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Local Doctor Opposes Biel Of Osteopath Proposals

Iron a Star Correspondent reports from Irenton on February 18 as Dr Norton Wil cicab Elizabeth testifies against bills in the House Public Health committee. One bill would create a hear ty exam for osteopathic practitioners and another would set up an independent board with exam fees. Opposition argues examinations protect the public without granting a new board, while supporters warn against granting quack licensees. Dr Pollock of Jersey City cites a fund to pass opposition bills and questions school legitimacy, prompting questions from the committee chair.

Irenton Norton Wilcicab Elizabeth Wilson Jill No.o Heueroff H. S. Smith Annie Jbl John Brennan Phainfield Ton Ir. Runk R. E. Pollock Jersey City Hock Rock de. Potlock Dy Scl Dr. Rock J Vollock Nace Co Mines de Webb Granberey Tly Cade Cire Th Willtiama New York Medical

Hospital Hearing Committees to Meet

Clairman Henry Kroes of the freeholders committee calls for a meeting Thursday at 2 oclock to discuss a letter from E E Williamson. The committee, representing the Gen ial Hospital isolates, invites WMA salon to be present and hear from others interested.

Clairman Henry Kroes Free Holders E. E. Williamson Gen'iil WMA Wen

Inaugural Troops Funding Cut Reported

Trestot February 16 The Senate acted to approve funds but the Journal notes a reduced total of 198,000 placed for fort and base needs. The report emphasizes ongoing concerns over troop support and budget constraints.

Trestot Nor Fort Bla

Resolution Aims to Raise State Revenue to Cover Deficit

Assemblyman William V. Martin of Essex County introduces a resolution urging the State Board of Assessors to explain why certain railroad property is exempt from assessment. The measure seeks new revenue to prevent a deficit in the state treasury and to safeguard funds for schools and state officials.

House Senate Supreme Court William V. Martin Bssex County Martin State Board of Assessors

Marone Case Goes to Jury

Judge Atwater charged the jury in the Marone trial for two hours and the panel began deliberations after a lengthy trial. The court room was kept open for the jurors to review extensive exhibits and testimony, including the handwriting expert and railroad weight discrepancies cited by the State. Prosecutor Craig Marsh wrapped up with a pointed rebuttal as Marone listened. the defendant appeared nervous throughout the seventeen days of courtroom proceedings.

Reilroad Marove Craig Marsh Marsh Marone Remely Nercony By & Journal Ics Ap

City May Buy Mitchell Farm

Restitution was adopted by City Council at last night’s meeting. The council heard a report on the advisability of purchasing the Mitchell farm, a five and a half acre tract adjoining the city poor farm. A request was referred to committees on Streets and Highways for an inspector of the paying of Geass str petition. A motion to appoint Palward Wag to similar duties was referred to the Pi Cont. A communication from Henry M. Dede tick outlined terms for connecting a four inch drainage sewer in Park avenue, which was referred to the Sewer Committee.

Wd Wice Commell Ad Mitchell Dan Mallon Palward Mera Mera Sramiliar Henry M. Dede Tick & Hon Park Avenue

Trolley Kills Guard Pursuing Lunatic In Pennsylvania

In Rerristewa Pennsylvania on February 16 John Wetch, a patient who escaped from a state hospital, was shot and killed near Skippack Street while a guard pursuing him was struck. Four attendants aided the pursuit and attempted to subdue the lunatic before the fatal event.

Gfly Rerristewa John Wetch Timihrre State Hospital Skippack St Erie Bolyjor

Fogbound liners with 3000 aboard near Sandy Hook

A fogbound fleet of sixteen transatlantic liners carrying over three thousand passengers is trapped off Sandy Hook and at quarantine, unable to reach docks. The message describes a severe blizzard in Chicago and widespread storm damage affecting rail and telegraph lines, with Ohio acting as a communications hold-up point as efforts continue to restore connections.

the Journal New York Tower Bay Touny Sandy Hook

Fire devastates Acapulco theatre killing hundreds

Reports from Mexico announce the Flores Theatre fire in Acapulco during a Governor Mores event. About 300 people perish as panic and smoke trap spectators while exits jam and telegraph lines fail. Survivors describe an explosion followed by rapid flames. Authorities promise a full investigation. American Consul Moorhead notes American deaths.

Tetegraph City Mexico Flores Theatre Acnyuiloa Mores Guerrero Mevivo Acapulca Chile Alek Washington Axwell K. Moorhead

Berlin stabber strikes again in city

A deranged male assailant, described as dark, slim with black hair, wounded three more women in Berlin today, raising the total to twenty three. Authorities warn the unidentified attacker targets women and girls with sharp objects, causing abdominal injuries. victims include a woman who died after the attack. The stabbings, linked by medical officials to a sexual disorder, spur a citywide alarm.

Berit Pebatthe Uhiat Ani

Council Takes Bridge Action Over Elizabeth River Work

City officials approve a resolution by Councilman Nugent to form a special committee to oversee work on a bridge over the Elizabeth River in South Pett Street. The board of freeholders cites neglect to grade approaches and calls for accountability and timely completion.

Nugent Breed Alfred A Stein Courcllvien Frost and Barcellyov Preelebters Lridge Elizabeth River South Piet Street Fiseholders Luke Freeholders’ Committee Thompson Waren Salen Ee

President orders probe into homestead entry patents

President Roosevelt directs Interior Secretary Garfield to investigate 2 700 homestead entries later withdrawn for mineral discoveries and to issue patents where the land is proven agricultural. North Dakota lawmakers attended the White House conference as debates over patent withholding continue amid phosphate claims.

Marstallamt Groum North Dakota Garfield Secretary of the Interior

Jailed on Charge of Embezzlement

Judge Mahon committed Aless ander Thidiek to county jail in default of bail on a charge of embezzlement filed by Paul Strenk a Pine and Front grocer. The case awaits Grand Jury action as Strenk says Thidiek allegedly helped himself to store funds during Dudek’s Sunday absence. Dudek claims innocence and was arrested by Officer Lawlor at ten pm.

Mahon Alessander Thidiek Paul Strenk Pine Front Strenk Dudick Dudek Lawlor

Plaintiff verdict on lumber sale for McVoy project

A jury in Westfield returned a verdict for the plaintiff in a case over the sale of lumber used in constructing a house on a Middle Street property. The defendant sought $129.14 plus interest, with Paul Q. Oliv resenting for the plaintiff and W. Augieman for the defense. The jury deliberated just over an hour in the morning session.

Sush Lumber McVoy Middle Or Street Westfield Ite Cleiw Paul Q. ‘Oliv Ent W. Augieman Serreae

Delayed Hearing Testsimony Adjourned To Tomorrow

A hearing on the transfer of a securities schedule during the Welfare Bay case was adjourned yesterday afternoon to tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock by agreement of all parties. Elizabeth Commercial College advertises shorthand bookkeeping and typing courses at 20 Broad Street, with a photo studio nearby.

William J. Wolfskeil Elizabeth Commercial College Hersh Midg

Pauper Dying Leaves Mission Wealth In Newark

The obituary notes Julia Carlin of New York, once a wits performer, died while living in Newark near Edgar Place. He left property to the Re Sus Mission, including three buildings and about 80 in cash plus a gold watch, with Superintendent Simms named sole executor. He had a long history of addiction and reform efforts, ending with a charitable bequest to the mission where he found conversion.

Julia Carin The Wits New York Reseun Newark Edgar Place Carlin Sears Lyle Caine Ole Tinehml Simms Newark City Hospital George Hy Kent Thaj Road Anna Hisrienda Reacho Mission

Meeting Called to Probe Odor From Standard Oil Plant

A special Board of Health meeting is set for Thursday evening to determine the source of a strong odor in the city. Health Officer Louis Richards alleges the odor originates at the Standard Oil plant and will be asked to prove this. If confirmed, the city will pursue action against Standard Oil to address the nuisance and protect public health.

Board of Health Tvinde Ity Louis Hichards Standard Vaulen Bald Standard Oil Company Grand Dary

Salary boost for Rahway Reformatory superintendent approved

In Trento on February 16 the Senate debated raising the Rahway Reformatory superintendent’s pay from 3000 to 5500 with maintenance, removing a deputy. Rev. Dr. Frank Moore, former Peabody Seminary leader, is set to take the post as the bill passed 6-16 to 9-0 amid concerns over state expenditures. The vote occurred as Mt. Robbins’s fate hung on the bill.

Trento Wesalon Senate Rahway Frank Moore Peonington Seminary Henator Frelinghuysen

Sunday bills favor liquor in New Jersey week

Brim Sea Corragpandent reports on New Jersey legislature action on Sunday liquor. Senator Wilson introduces a bill allowing hotels to sell to guests on Sundays with a 20 percent fee. Assemblyman Ford proposes Sunday liquor sales from 2 to 7 PM if a majority vote approves. Assemblyman Ginnelley seeks higher district court clerk pay. A state railroad director is elected and the finance committee extends time for treasury inquiries.

Brim Sea Corragpandent Trenton Wilson Ann. Fort Assemblyman Ford Kaxex Assemblynunn Ginnelley Mercer Senate Fosham K. Burton Hurlington United New Jersey Railroads and Canal Pany United New Jersey Railroads and Canal Pany’. ‘the Special Finance Committee Treasury Freeman Woodbridge Boand Rahway Reformatory

Commission bills subject of conference

Trenton February 1 William F Groves heads Elizabeth committee of sixty commission bills County Clerk W Calvert County Chairman Smith and Assemblyman Schwartz hold an afternoon conference with Republican leaders from Camden and Trenton to determine if opposition in those cities can be overcome The conference aims to embed the bill to satisfy Elizabeth without harming Camden and Trenton

Proma Sia Trenton William F. Groves Elizabeth Sixty Commission Billea W Calvert Smith Asemblyman Schwartz Camden Stinabeth

Bond Issue Authorized for City Playground Purchase

City Council meeting approved a bond issue to fund land purchase for a playground project. The plan includes site at Broadway and street area, with additional details listed for official notices and neighborhood discussions.

Death blamed on alleged medical procedure in Westfield case

Nellie D. Drake, 19, daughter of William Drake of Fulton Street, died after a supposed criminal operation by Dr. Sherman Cooper of Westfield. The physician was arrested on a warrant sworn by Prosecutor Swift, with bail set at 5000, as questions arise about the procedures and life insurance held by the girl's father.

Nellie D. Drake William Drake Fulton Street General Hospital Sherman Cooper Westfield J. Stiner Second Street Misa Drake Weatentt Milton Ay Shangle Wheras Vermont Swift Union County William B. Toucey Samuel W. Reese Mies Drake Nellie Wien Eine Stiner

Falls From Train Leave Pennsysla Railroad Employee Seriously Hurt

Peter Tenneson a 67 year old Pennsysla Railroad center from Somerset Street New Brunswick lies in the General Hospital in a serious condition after falling from a train at 0:15. A witness Lee Wong Brae aided him before he was admitted. His daughter visited about 1 o'clock and he remained unconscious for a time.

Peter Tenneson Pennsysla Railroad Company Somerset Street New Brunswiccky Linden Thiefi Pital Tennesem Ie Lee Wong Tenneson

Yen declines dominate early trading amid mixed moves

Telegrepn reports in Dee York February 14 yen weakness leads the day’s opening in Tokyo. Prices drift with heavy losses in early trading and slight recoveries fade within the first quarter hour. St. Paul bonds show strength while broader markets endure continued heaviness and weak sentiment across sectors.

Telegrepn Tea- Journal Dee York Ing St. Paul

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