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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1909

Page

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Republican Club endorses Calvert and Smith for county offices

The Republican Club in Union county endorsed James C. Calvert for County Clerk and Frank Fmith for Registrar, praising years of service. President Simmons led the meeting with W. Wright detained, plans discussed for a 200 to 250 marcher turnout for the inaugural celebration, and social events arranged by the committee.

Cinaena Tino Republican Club Way County Istrar Simmons W. Wright Summons Aabington No 1 Holmes Teident Wright Mes White Elizabeth White Iiet Union County Ir. White

Mayor Story case dismissed on technical grounds

The charge against Mayor Yieloy Mravlay regarding an assault by Oliver Story was dismissed on a technical basis after 2 o clock today by Justice Mahon. The court found the warrant did not apply and the case was ended without further details. Story spoke after the ruling and thanked the mayor for the arrest.

Hat Story Sin Third Street Oliver Story Yieloy Mravlay J Mahon Woodruff Masault Ind Tan Niwin

Unbuilding Loan Case Before Grand Jury

A volunteer witness from the State Banking Commission testified before the Grand Jury in Camden to illuminate the dealings of a defunct concern. Kennedy Reeves, secretary, was mentioned amid discussions of a possible dividend of ten percent tied to a $820,000 loan. The matter remained pending as officials expected further action.

Camden State Banking Commission- Watkine Grand Jury Kennedy Reeves

Embroidery Sale Ad With Mixed Fragments

Fragmentary ad notes embroidery sale items with prices ranging from eight to eighty eight, urging readers to see more details and contact via telephone. The text is incomplete but implies sale of reed embroideries and related goods.

Alexian Hospital annual report highlights record year

The Alexian Brothers Hospital reports a record year for treated cases and strained finances. It notes major improvements including a large operating room, new appliances, and an X ray unit. The year ends with expanded care for the poor and an urgent appeal for funding to continue services.

Alexian Brothers Hospital Utmont Funda Alsn

County Funds Bill Favored in Trenton Visit

County Collector Leavitt travels to Trenton as Senator Ackerman promotes a measure to let counties keep surplus funds instead of placing them in the budget. The change would ease interest payments and avoid taxes advances, with lawyers and lawmakers preparing for a conference to push the legislation amid tentative committee action.

N. BR. Feavitt Trenton Benetor Ackerman Ackerman Leavitt Law Livers William F. Groves Camden Elizabeth

President to Attend Funeral of Nephew Mobingam

The President and Mrs Roosevelt plan to travel to Henderson Township in Herkimer County New York to attend the funeral of Stewart Douglas Mobingam, the President's nephew, who died after a fall from a Harvard College window. The trip follows a morning arrival in Washington from Hamp ton Roadn after Roosevelt reviewed the Atlantic fleet. Cabinet dinner plans and notices are mentioned with scheduling through March.

Washington Roosevelt Henderson Mouse Herkimer County Stewart Douglas Mobingam Harvard College Hampton Walte House Young Tobie Ghaias

Mayor finds a bad odor in Roosevelt plant probe

City officials advance the odor investigation by sending Health Inspector Richards to Roosevelt area plants. Mayor Airasley aims to determine if a factory emissions odor extends to nearby communities, guiding an official report and health board review.

Mraving Richards Roosevelt Elsabeeh Airasley Mmn Bo Rooee Rae Tecerei Vrtilizer Health Board Fur

Summit law clerk fatally shoots self

A Summit law clerk connected with the firm on William street reportedly shot himself fatally. The incident at Overlook Hospital left Mrs Gillespie and others in shock as authorities investigated the unclear motive and circumstances surrounding the tragic act.

Summit Law Clerk Robert Gillespie Hor Dutton Willian Street Tian Overlook Hospital Fred Bates Tenple Theack Rae

Fire in Bathroom At Maurice O Connors Home

A fire broke out in a bathroom at 485 Monror Avenue, the residence of Maurice O Connors. Neighbors reported a strong odor and smoke rising from a box, with flames visible on the floor near the bed area. Fire crews arrived promptly, and there were injuries described as 23 to 4 people affected, though details remain unclear.

Theresa & Gmail Fire Bethrogme Maurice O'Con Nor Monror GrewAk

City Attorney McConnolly to Meet In Court

City official plans a court appearance to discuss an issue concerning the river and local governance. The exact date remains unclear, but the matter involves the city attorney and city council.

Civil Service First Enforced In This City

An Elizabeth city event marked the first formal social gathering for the Sixth Ward Republican Club after years of social programs. The hall was packed and speeches recalled Civil Service regulations in force locally for decades, with anecdotes about police examinations and discipline from earlier city governance.

New Iaurela Sixth Ward Republican Club Ite Ehtr. Smith Hantern United States Elizabeth Smith Wpraker En Cormalan Swithh

Automobile Club seeks impeachment of New Jersey justice of the peace

A parcel of garbled but clear text shows the Automobile Club of America petitioning the House at Trenton on February 23 to impeach the Manifeed Naar a justice of the peace. The petition cites alleged evasion of auto laws and extortion. The report hints at further serious accusations and demand for investigation.

iFrom Trenton Burpo Paraube Aatomobile Club of America Ressian Aire Naar Fenda I

Elizabeth Bills Move Through Assembly Committees

Fragmentary telegraph report from Trenton dated February 21 notes Groves and Elizabeth preparing to set bills before the assembly. The text references sixty committee members and proposed measures led by Assembly Democrats.

Elizabeth Trenton Yeb Groves

Hetty Green Marries Daughter Sylvia in Morristown

Hoboken once again saw Hetty Green avoid public detail as her daughter Sylvia Green prepared to wed. A large crowd gathered outside the Green residence before dawn, hoping for a glimpse of the bridal party. After rushed exits by two veiled women, Mrs Green and Sylvia were escorted to a cab toward Lackawanna station.

Hetty Green Hoboken Sylvia Morristown Sylvia Green All Astor Family Alwad Lackawanna Station Thi

Clerks Press Public Appeal for Sunday Closing Pact

Clerks urge city merchants to sign a pact to close stores on Sundays and evenings except Monday and Saturday at 6 PM. The appeal stresses family time, relaxing Sundays, and public support to urge employers to adopt reasonable hours and fair treatment for clerks.

Clerka Stender

Ever-Colby Arrives to Watch State House Bills

Former Senator Ever Colby of Newark arrives at the State House as the Executive Committee to oversee party affairs monitors the pennary election bill and viability bills drawing the most attention. The oldest and largest art and craft establishment in the state is noted in the era.

Trentim Ever- Colby Newark State House

Renewed Oil Trust Fight in Chicago Court

Telegraph report from Chicago dated February 23 describes the second gr struggle between the Blanchard Oil Company and the Government in the United States District Court. Jury selection proceeds for a trial over Elkins anti trust rebates totaling 1,402 offenses possibly carrying a $10,000,000 maximum penalty. The case, first tried in 1907, involves rebates on shipments of oil from Chicago and Alton Railroad to East St. Louis, with appeals and retrials shaping a long legal battle.

Telegraph Chicago Blanchard Oil Ci Pee Goverment Bagain Statex District Court Veniremen Ons Todge A. B. Pat Malate Ytdern Phin Wnere Bate Gil Care Wan Mary Spivedernt K. M. Landis United States Chicago and Alton Railroad Whiting Indiana East St. Louis Illinis

Strong Plea for Ackerman Bill Is Made at Hearing

Sta correspondent reports in Trenton that the Senate to Joint Committee heard Senator Ackerman’s employers liability bill. William O. Murray of Plainfield led the case for the measure, arguing it protects workers and makes employers safer by reducing accidents, noting similar laws abroad and in Ontario and urging adoption across many states. He cited Chief Justice Coleridge and Union County official John Cosgrove in support, stressing the bill’s public safety benefit and practical enactment.

Sta Trenton Senate Ackerman Willian O. Murray Plainfield Murray Emgeland Pworkmienstead England Europe Ontario United States Lal Arkansas Colorado Georgia Idiana Massachusetts York Mississippi Montana Ohio Carolina Coleridge Drew John Cosgrove Union County Cosgrove Arthur E

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