Reformatory Appointment Still Hangs in New Jersey
Commissioner Richard Wilson, in charge of the Rahway reformatory, directs affairs with the board while delay in appointing a permanent official continues. Salary concerns and living expenses stall a final choice, as the new wing houses 376 inmates and signals a new era for the institution.
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Pow
Morris
Bloomfield Superintendent of Schools
Ave & Wepetars
Yan
Hest d. Sabai
Drn Handley
Vineland
Mr. Sawyer
Mo Jair
Dwart ‘Duifield
Ore al Hich
Wilson
Motueheay
Aireson
Bloomfield
Reformatory
Proposed $100000 Salary for President and $20000 for Speaker
Senate finance committee reports on a bill to raise the President’s salary to 100000 a year and the Vice President and Speaker to 20000. The measure repeals personal expense allowances and ties the increases to congressional action.
Journal fund grows nearly $500 for Italian relief
The Journal fund for Italy earthquake relief rises to about 450 with extra gifts from Ernest R. Ackerman 20 and a $10 anonymous donation. The Holy Name Society of St Patrick’s Church adds 10, and more funds from St Patrick’s Sunday collection are expected. The parish plans a charity event for January 26 and a weeklong retreat, while membership reaches 550 and finances strengthen.
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BusyElizabeth
Italy
Italian Relief Fund Committee
Journal Fund
Elizabeth
Ernest R. Ackerman
Holy. Name Society of
Rick's
St. Patrick's
St. Patrick’s
Mid
Hains Trial Sparks Debate on Insanity Defense Privilege
Flushing New York January 7 Justice Crane rules that a jail physician may be barred from testifying about insanity in the T J Hains murder trial if protected by privilege. The decision could end expert testimony for both sides and echoes in the Thaw case as a potential watershed in trusts of medical privacy in court.
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Flushing
L.D
Justice Crane
T. J. Hains
Ab Foast
Joh F. McIntyre
Hains Brothers
Fondant
McIntyre
Thaw
Harry’ Thaw
Fire officials inspect motor apparatus at city visit
Chief August Gerstung Secretary J G Murphy and Fire Commissioners Weber Cox and Collins toured an automobile make and gas engine exhibit this afternoon. They expressed interest in adopting the new type of equipment in the city but noted the need for city council approval and proper funding before replacement.
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August Gerstung
Weber, Cox
Collins
Lewis Elected Head of United Mine Workers
Report from Indianapolis indicates J. I. Walker appears to have won the office of head of the United Mine Workers. National tellers count ballots cast last month, and figures will be released at the convention.
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Lewis
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Real Mine Workers of America
J. i. ‘Walker
Illingis
Kenilworth tax appeal prompts county wide impact debate
Ongoing Kenilworth tax reduction appeal may force county tax shortfall sharing across all municipalities. City Attorney Connolly warns that Elizabeth and other towns could be affected if state and county boards proceed without naming all cities as defendants. The dispute centers on a 200 000 reduction and potential further cuts impacting county obligations.
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Kenilworth
Connolly
Elizabeth
Borough of
Iin
Aizabeth
Every
Ambassador Griscom Heads to Messina With 50000 for Sufferers
Rome Jan Amsimbassador Griscom sails to Messina with 50000 of his own funds to speed relief. He aims to have supplies and a field hospital ready before four American battleships arrive. Bernadon to oversee relief while costs of Bayern voyage rise toward 100000. Death toll from the quake tallies 152000 with many towns still counting losses.
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Rome
Jan
Iiscom
Messina
Griscom
Bernadon
Griscome
Beyern
Civita Vecchia
Red Cross
Reggio
Palmi
Villa San Giovanni
Pillaro
Scylla
Mileto
Philanthropic event to feature high officials and donors
Telegraph dispatch reports an upcoming philanthropic gathering here with Ice-President Faiinka attending and delivering an address by Ambassador Mine priest Seat tiently. The event aims to raise substantial funds with reservations strong and subscriptions already reaching $300,000.
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Faiinka
August Bement
Ann Em Tha Mégie
E. H. Gary
Mia
George Goir
Ian Clarence Mackkey
Ackerman Pleased With Lincoln Centennial Stamp Move
Senator Ernest R. Ackerman applauds a House joint resolution by Dawson Iowa to create a 2 cent postage stamp for the Lincoln birth centennial. The Postmaster General would design and issue the stamp if adopted. Ackerman had opposed altering stamps to drop the cent, and welcomes the Lincoln centennial initiative.
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Ernest R. Ackerman
Dawson
Iowa
Ackeras
Ot Franklin
Senator Ackerman
Thompson With Taft Cabinet Prospects Note
Fragmentary report suggests Thompson of Waclark Wire Co may be involved in Cabinet talks tied to Taft presidency. Text mentions Augusta Georgia and unclear references to Navy policy and ongoing deliberations.
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M. ‘Thompson
Waclark Wire Company
Cee
Auge
Lolthe
West
Burglary Case Ends With Woman Greeting Stranger
Mrs Sara Kent of 747 A Jefferson Avenue awoke to a noise and greeted a stranger thinking it was her husband. Officer Sheridan pursued the intruder to North Broad Street and arrested James Rice, her brother in law, who claimed mistaken entry. Rice, linked to earlier burglaries and recently discharged, had a silver knife and a kitchen door key. Mrs Kent planned to press charges against Rice.
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Sara Kent
Jefferson Avenue
Lycee
Hent
Gustavo. Krauss
Krauss
James Rice
Rice
Rahway
Newark
Nepro
City Salaries May Be Fixed
Mayor Mraving may push for a fixed city official salary structure for a term of years. The plan would cover all city employees, with nominal salaries possibly excluded. Recent police pay hikes and debates on chief and street commissioner wages shape the discussion.
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Mraving
Will cases on trial before Judge Atwater
The will of Mrs Henriet ta F Halsey was heard in Orphans Court before Judge Edward Atwater. Louis Usey objected, claiming mental incapacity at execution. Raymond T Parrot defended. William B R Wilson represented the objector. A recess followed morning sessions as proceedings continue. The Bridget Krieg will also faced witnesses and will resume Wednesday morning before Judge Atwater.
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Henrietta F Halsey
Orphans Court
Edward 8. Atwater
Louis U@sey
Raymond T. Parrot
William BR. Wilson
Bridget Kreig
Atwater
Old South and New lecture at Grace Church
Baird A. Farr of Rutherford will lecture on The Old South and the New at Grace Pariah House Friday night under Grace Church Men's Bible Class auspices. The talk will feature illustrated notes from Southern business trips. Admission is free and cordial attendance is invited by the flourishing Bible class.
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Baird A. Farr
Rutherford
Grace Pariah House
Grace Church
Farr
Coralaidian Ss
Williamson Attends Prominent Charity Session
In the assembly chamber at the state house Mrs Williamson joins E V Mansell former governor Le Hoche and other notable workers for a charity focused session. The event emphasizes age related concerns and community service by prominent public figures.
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H. Mansell
le Hoche
Senator Culberson Attacks Roosevelt in Senate Over Tennessee Coal Case
Senator Culberson of Texas assails President Roosevelt on the Senate floor over the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by U S Steel. He offers a resolution to probe whether the President improperly acted without DOJ involvement while Congress asserts control over cabinet officers. Debate stalls as Judiciary panel objects.
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Washington
Senator Culberson
Texas
Senate
Roosevelt
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Department of Justice
Cushing
Congress
United States
Culbereon
Culberson
Tennessee Company
Clark
Wyoming
Judiciary Committee
Detec tives guard anti labor judge in wake of sentences
Washington January 7 Detectives were assigned to guard the home of Justice antel Thew Wright who sentenced Gompers Mitchell and Morrison of the American Federation of Labor to jail for contempt of court in Bucks Stoge and range cage Abusive letters continue to pour in to the judge with threats of dynamite and bullets from anonymous correspondents including a George Fletcher of Chicago and a Connellsville Pennsylvania writer who questions bribe money and warns of a future cleaning out by ballot or bullet
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Washington
Antel Thew Wright
Gompera
Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Bucks Stoge
Range
George Fletcher
South Rtrent
Chicago
Battle Over Browns ville to Begin in Senate Monday
Washington January 7 The fight over Browns ville moves to the Senate next Monday with Senator Foraker of Ohio signaling he will speak on the latest phases of the Browns ville affair He will also press his relief bill for dismissed negro soldiers and seek a vote on unfinished business amid mounting pressure and proposed scenarios.
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Journal
Washington
Brownsville
Senate
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Browneville
Pegro
Women Free After Jury Finds Murder Case Not Guilty
Mrs J Clayton Erb and sister Mrs Katherine Beisel were acquitted of murdering Erb, a Philadelphia politician, at Red Gables. Jurors deliberated overnight and requested instructions on self defense before delivering a Not Guilty verdict amid relief from the defendants and their supporters.
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Journal
Media
J. Clayton Erb
Katherine Beisel
Philadelphia
Red Gables
Johnson
Mrs. BeisellAvays
Erb
Riley
Harry Beisel
Mrs. Erb
Andre
Wall Street Opens With Mixed Gains on Rail and Steel Stocks
New York markets showed mixed gains at the opening with fractional advances in many leaders. St Paul, Rock Island, Union Pacific, Northern Pacific, Pennsy and Colorado Fuel rose, while Smelting and steel shares gained strength and Consolidated moved higher as investors awaited news on corporate actions and bonds remained steady.
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Journal
New York
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Consolidated
Rock Island
Rome Tm
Exchange suspends Gramis from New York Stock Exchange
New York on January 7 Arthur EK was suspended from the Exchange after three years. The secretary of the exchange announced Gramis was suspended for certain transactions by the late firm Grannis & Lawrence with Coster Knapp & Company in violation of the exchange constitution.
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Journal
New York
Arthur EK
New York Stock Exchange
Gana
Gramis
Grannis & Lawrence
Coster, Knapp & Company
AT&T Stockholders Approve Capital Increase
New York January 7 stockholders of the American Telephone and Telegraph company authorized raising capital stock from 260 million to 200 million dollars to accommodate 750 million convertible bonds recently issued by the firm for new financing.
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Jowman
New York
American Telephone and Telegraphpany
Goldman Aids Soldier in Fund Drive for Meeting
Emma Goldman advocates a fund effort to assist a soldier attending her meeting. Telegraph report from Los Angeles dated January 7 notes Goldman working to raise money and claims a pledge of support to cover costs.
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Lon ‘Angeles
Emma -Goldman
Emura
Goldman
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