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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1909

Page

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Highway Alan Larsen Sentenced In Ringwood Court

Alan Larsen, 21, was sentenced to one year in state prison for highway robbery in Trenton after pleading guilty. The case stemmed from a street snatching in Rahway last weekend. Larsen claimed desperation due to his ill wife and lack of work. A co defendant faces additional Middlesex county charges while a pending option on further actions remains with authorities.

Seasion Alexander Trenton LoLdalear Bovey Nore Middle County Laren Miny Edlathy Hoang Rahway Laraen Larsen Caintes Tajeen Peter Peterson Hisense Ab Perth

World Men Indicted for Panama Charges

Telegraph reports indictments in the District of Columbia charging libel against owners and editors of the New York World and Indianapolis News over articles about the Panama Canal purchase. Indictments include five counts against the Press Publication Company and associates, with warrants expected to remove defendants to another jurisdiction.

Henry F. Daviss York World Iguinat Rewoulothe

Merchants Sign Agreement for Weeknight Store Closures

Retail clerks and merchants reach a pact to close shops every night except Monday and Saturday. About a dozen merchants have signed to support the plan, with the committee pursuing broader adoption and coordinating efforts today.

Protective Aasocte Hemeeting Saturiy Heatorenltee

Supreme Court Certiorari Review Of City Council Sewer Contract

A certiorari writ targets a Trenton case reviewing city council action on an intercepting sewer contract. The record notes the Supreme Court case scope and the intent to supervise the council’s decision in the matter.

Supreme Court Trenton Sintit West

Market Summary From Unclear WAU Report

The scrambled text indicates mixed movements in the work market with some stocks gaining while others declined at B and O. New York Central, Rea and Union appear as notable mentions though the transcript is incomplete and several terms are garbled.

Entea Enti Imarket B&o Newark Rea Union Gama Ted

Americans Pledge Aid to Queen Helen via Red Cross Gift

Rome Feb 17 Ambassador Griscom and wife presented to Queen Helen a model of a family item from the American Red Cross Society. The Queen received the gift gratefully noting Americans’ active role in relief for victims of the ravages. The delegation highlighted deep gratitude from Halins and broader support for the relief effort.

Rome Griscom Helen Amerie Red Criss

S A R Honors Its President at Elizabethtown reception

A large gathering hosted by Elizabethtown Chapter No 1 S A R honored its president elect for the year, S A R officers and members from East Jersey and Orange chapters attended. Notables included Judge Edward S Atwater and Mrs Atwater, local officials, and Rhode Island guests. The event featured music by Glorckner's orchestra and a reception at Lebbeus B Miller's East Jersey Street residence.

Elidge Palward Atwater Elizabethtown S. Alr Lebbeus B. Miller Jersey Street George ‘Ty Parrot Gud Tames R. Milliken Tromtoh Roudinut Daughters of the American Revolton Orange S.A. T Mra Edward Walter Chandler George H. Gibson Sylvester Denting Miss Deming Ho OK Halsey H W. Huntting Symmes Gigging George Parrot C. C. Taintor Mias ‘Taintor Crane W. B Timms Mre H. P. Whitehead Will Force Whitaker John FE Cooper W. F. Whitehead Burnham C. Suckney David HT Miller Henry 4 F. F. Glasby Mins My Mes T. W. Williams East Orange

Severely Wounded in Fall From Train

Charles Meuschner a 28 year old Newark resident employed as a deis er by the railway was severely injured by a fall from a train about 2:30 this morning between South Elizabeth stations. He suffered scalp wounds and a burned hand while not fully recalling how the accident happened. He is a married man and will be out of work for some time as doctors treat his injuries. A journal is on sale in New York.

Charles Meuschner Badder Atreet Newark Penta South Elizabeth Sta Menschner Dhudell Menmchner Ie Magic Nue

Ex-Chancellor Magie Warns Lawyers on Cross Examination

The ex chancellor in Texass denounces disrepect for law and warns attorneys against abusing cross examination privileges. He notes growing public sentiment against written law, citing juror influence and verdicts driven by feeling over proof. James Connally introduces Magie, praising fifty years of influence, and recalls his dedication to examination methods and legal training.

Willwish Magic Magic James Connally Mr. Magic Chas Fer Magic Anti Magie

Lock Canal Approved by President Roosevelts Panama Plan Endorsed

President Roosevelt approves the lock type Panama Canal plan and endorses not changing to a sea level canal. He backs lowering Gatun Dam twenty feet per engineers recommendations and submits their report to Congress with praise for careful study and caution. The message notes the plan adhered to by Congress and predicts opposition to any shift away from the lock design.

Telegraph Tn the Journal Washington Roosevelt O. K Panama Canal Congress Board of Consulting Engineers Taft Gatun Dam Senate House of Yin

Murder in Taxicab Claims Two Victims

A fragmentary report from February 1 notes a murder in a taxicab in which Stella Hocktasher, a noted young woman, and George E. Knaut, a telephone inspector, were killed. The text suggests questions about a possible later self-inflicted death.

Stella Hocktasher George E. Knaut

Opposition to commission eased after Trenton talks

Coury Clerk Jamen C Calvert and officials met with Trenton and Camden leaders to discuss a proposed police and fire commission. Camden reps argued residents oppose any commission, while Trenton officials noted growing statewide support for such bodies. Both sides agreed the bills merit careful implementation and public understanding. A follow up session was planned to reduce friction and push toward near unanimous support, with no major changes to the bills expected.

Coury Jamen C. Calvert Cour Ty Frank Smith Willem F. Groves Trenton Culuden Yraterday Wille Republican Committee of Staty Camden Ella Stal Non Venta Mgo Amdeniter Camden Affinala Connnmon Rheawures Odamlay

Trolley line to Summit pressed by local merchants

Local merchants urge completion of a trolley line to Summit claiming the unfinished section diverts traffic and air travel, harming Elizabeth interests. Community leaders, the Board of Trade, and residents discuss a formal complaint and possible special meeting to consider funding and rapid action.

Morrie @raction Company Ube Ems Ursidenia Trale Halsey le Newwek Board of Trade

Bail fixed on bunco men Jelinski and Piwowarcki

Judge Atwater set bail for Bren Won Jelinski and Maryan Piwowarcki, the two men accused in a bunco scheme uncovered by Detective Sergeant McChail. Jelinski faced two charges and Piwowarcki one, with bail set at 400 dollars cash for the joint count after Jacobs alleged they robbed him of money at the Pennsylvania Railroad station.

Atwater Bren Jelinski Maryan Piwowarcki Bunco McChail Aywinet Pitoearaki Agalnet Jelhngki Gre Harry Jacobs Eie Pennsylvania Railroad

Atlantic City Man Dies During Phone Help Call

Mluntiv City reports well known merchant Prink timble collapsed and died while attempting to call for help today. His wife and daughter found him in the house after the line signal flickered in the telephone exchange. The receiver was torn from the hook and authorities cited heart strain as the cause of death.

Mluntiv City Prink Timble Gibble

Tragedy at Court Street Crossing Kills Ten Year Old Girl

Dvetw Prayk aged 10, daughter of Hyman Frank of 420 Court Street, was struck by an eastbound New York local train near Wall Street crossing in Elizabeth. She died at 2 05 PM from a skull fracture and possible internal injuries. Nearly 1400 schoolchildren witnessed the incident as the gates failed to deter the child from crossing. Ambulances from Elizabeth and Alexian hospitals rushed to the scene with the girl later taken to Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.

Dvetw Prayk Oll Hyman Frank Massa Af Easthound Long Ranch Central Railroad Ein Wer New 1 St. Patrick School Teis New York Thelizabeth Wall Street Pescape General Alexian Hospitala Ambuilanct Hurpitel Elhabet Hospital Cnet

Mississippi Grand Lodge withdraws links with New Jersey

Meridian Mississippi February 17 Grand Master Edwin J Martin announced the withdrawal of all brotherly affiliations with the New Jersey Grand Lodge over dispute on Negro membership in New Jersey. He cited a rift since 1908 when New Jersey acknowledged a Newark lodge with Negro members and defended Masonry’s universal principles amid controversy.

William D. Walfal New Jersey Grand Lodge Mapune Mississippi Woltakeil Meridian Miss Grand Lodge of Edwin J. Martin Grand Lodge of Masons of Negrins Newslerney William D. Wolfskeil Elizabeth S.J Newark Tesegroes Marona Dan Martin

Marone Guilty of Conspiring in Major Trial

Ralph Marone, Hoboken rag shipper, is found guilty by a Staten Island jury after a 3 hour 35 minute deliberation in a conspiracy case with Barrett Manufacturing official William Kitchell. The trial, noted for its lengthy proceedings and numerous lawyers, ends with Marone appealing the verdict. Kitchell testified, while Marone claimed Kitchell framed him with inside information and Bribery.

Ralph Marona Ralph Marone Man Strong Foster M. Voorhees Joba. Marnell Joba Walsh Marone Marnell Hoboken Staten Indiicment Willian Ritchell Barrett Manufacturing Company Witehot Johnson & Niles Barrett Company Darrett Uajufictuetoyg Company MM. Gotteman Comnery New York City William Kitchell Barrett Kitchell Elizabethport Mas Tone Harnett Company Urial Kit Hoboken Alfion Spenewe 1Hirtish Hin Pasit Kitehell Hin

State Commissioner Appointment Moves in Trenton

From a correspondents dispatch in Trenton February 17 Governor Fort nominated William Cloke's death vacancy for a three year term to public reports editor Thomas H Holmes of Trenton as state commissioner. Another appointment named Passaic's John D Prince publicist to the assembly revering Rev Everett Tomlinson of Elizabeth with further moves expected.

Trenton Fort Noun Senate Thomas H. Holmes William Cloke

Knights In Session At Grand Lodge Meeting

Trenton February 17 The annual forty firth Grand Lodge of Pythias opened in the Temple with about delegates from various parts of the state. An lodge degree was given to six past chancellors and Chancelor Brim Klewert of Paterson discussed aims to advance the insurance department within the order.

Trenton Pythias Chancelk Bram Klewert Paterson Oder

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