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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1909

Page

1

Mayor Blames Board for Excise Conditions

A city mayor accuses the Excise Board of tolerating lax liquor laws and urges action to curb saloons. He cites street violations found on a city tour and proposes remedies including license fee hikes, transfer restrictions, and stricter enforcement. The board defends its limits, noting it acts on properly signed petitions and that judicial oversight governs transfers and outcomes.

Mraylag Positvely Mravila Ity Carroll Excise. Board Imo di Cit Ani Teague Elizabeth Commercial

William H Meeker Dies in California

William H. Meeker long active in the fire insurance business in this city died this morning in Santa Barbara California where he had gone with his wife and daughter health had been failing He was brother of Rev Jonathan Meeker and of Merchant Meeker and was on the way to his father's home when he grew rapidly worse Wednesday was spent in sinking health.

William H. Meeker Eiany Pabeddena Cnl Meeker Jonathan

Two Boys With Records Captured by Police

Police from the Second Precinct arrested two youths, Peter Delaney and J Walker, for causing trouble and stealing from porches. Walker escaped from a local Protectory weeks earlier, Delaney is a probation parolee. Both are jailed at police headquarters awaiting transfer to the Newark Protectory. Walker was caught at 3:25 AM in a Livingston Street cellar, with other thefts linked to their record.

Petér Délaney Ch Walker Emily Williamson Walker Delaney Livingston Reitman Ryan Re Kirkman Mace Officer Lawlor

Uniformed Rank Meeting and Company Installation Details

Fragmentary report describes Unity Company No 3 and Knights of Sarees units, installation of company officers, and planned drills. Details are garbled but indicate an event scheduled for January 21 with emphasis on new officers and exercise. Further readable names or places are not discernible.

Unity Company

Great Opportunity Sale Starts Tomorrow at The Fir

A sale begins tomorrow at The Fir on Broad Street conducted by The Biasict. Salvage items and general lots are to be offered with promising prospects for buyers noted in the fragment.

Broad Street Biasict

Italy moves to speed quake victims relief and rebuild

Rome reports an extraordinary session of the Chamber of Deputies to enact relief for Messina and Reggio quake survivors. Plans push rapid rebuilding on prepared sites with strict construction rules. Commissions will study methods from San Francisco and Japan to guard against future quakes and aid burial of the dead. Military ships will be redeployed as aid needs shift.

Rome Chamber of Deputies Messina Reggio San Francisco Japan Darrigois Ing Connecticut Vermont Minnesota Kansas Taras

Italian Sufferers Relief Fund Nears Five Hundred

The Italian Relief Fund Committee reports about 404.80 collected with additional donations expected. A complete contributors list will be published once compiled. A fund drive at St. Pek Cha church on Sunday morning will further boost totals.

Move On Big Stick Used At Natelson Clothing Store

A fragment describes a bold action at Natelson's clothing store in a new building. The note mentions a “big stick” used to dislodge people in the store and references moving on, various departments, and an overcoat issue. The readable text is fragmented and unclear about specific events.

Paige Natelson Price

January clearance sale update across local listings

January clearance sale details appear in a sparse OCR fragment referencing pricing and inventories at local outlets. The readable text hints at promotional discounts but lacks full itemized data, store names, or specific dates.

Fashion's Sale Across January Distance Pale

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a fashion sale mentioned in a January context with references to page continuation and a journal. Readable bits point to a retail item listing, though details and names are unreadable.

Police Committee Considers Expanded Department Plans

Mayor Mravlag and City Council President Stein led last night's Police Committee meeting on department improvements. No action yet. details to be resolved, but steps to adopt feasible recommendations will occur soon. canine patrols discussed with dogs to patrol newly assigned beats in Elizabeth. extended policing needed for growing suburbs. El Moro district and northern city areas cited. committee report to council at next session with potential action.

Mravlag Stein Committee On Police Mraylay Paapeas Elizabeth Poe el Moro Stepa

Committee Takes Up Mayor's Ideal On Street Improvements

The City Council Street and Highways Committee reviews Mayor Mravlay's proposals for pavement improvements and methods. Asphalt options receive special attention, with plans to involve property owners via consent and to revise regulations guiding street movement and laying. The committee has examined existing pavements and reviewed Newark data to inform the study.

City Council Mravlay Newark

Alteration Sale At Elizabeth Store Advertised

A faded ad notes an alteration sale at Elizabeth store aimed to close out stock for the season. Shoppers were urged to visit during day and evening hours as featured items and discounts are hinted at in the clipped text.

Elizabeth Ss Ister Dock of

Trial on Captain Hains Mental State Delivers Conflicted Testimony

Proceedings focus on Captain Hains mental condition from the time of his wife’s confession to the killing. Prosecutor Darrin questions defense claims while Drs Manson and Clark argue insanity based on expert evaluations.

Flushing Hains Caer Peter Hains Darrin Manson Maiston Glark Oercige Manaoh Darrine Roke Crane

Conference on Certiorari Case Tied to Kenilworth Writ

City Attorney Connolly and Attorney Codington met at the County Tax Board office over a writ of certiorari secured by Kenilworth Borough. A further conference is planned for tomorrow afternoon to determine the status and stance of Elizabeth City, with careful consideration before any official action.

Connolly Codington County Tax Board Kenilworth Elizabeth

Remonstrants Challenge Hotel License in Borough Court

A lengthy hearing in the Court of Errors and Appeals targeted a hotel license once owned by Gustave Deinlein and now by William Davis. Witnesses claimed the saloon harmed morals, with youths seen leaving with beer, though cross examination raised doubts about the liquid. The case questions exterior standards and proper inn facilities, while defenses note limited interior scrutiny and counterclaims from rival interests. Judge Atwater presided as the hearing continued into the afternoon.

Leweh Ae Tessen New Providence Gustave Deinlein William Davis Witheanes Abe David Deinlein David Joseph Kuntz Civcutaven Termon Atrancé William Jeffreys Berkely Heights Land Improvement Company Atwater

Beggars Discharged After City Court Appearance

Joseph Murphy and James Dugan were arrested last night by detectives for street robbery and begging. They were arraigned before Judge Mahon in City Criminal Court and discharged this morning.

Joseph Murphy James Dugan Norlan O'Brien Judge Mahon City Criminal Court

Horseshoers Meet Plans Election Event at Artfall Hall

Loch No 91 of the National Horseshoers Protect Association met last night to discuss officers to be elected Thursday March 4. The election will be followed by two social hours and supper served in Artfall’s hall, with a large gathering expected.

Loch No. 91 National Horseshoers* Protect Association Hall Thuredey Artfath

Taken ILE On Street In Epileptic Seizure

Albert Pendle of Elizabeth Avenue was seized by an epileptic episode this afternoon on the street. He was taken to his home following the incident.

Ile Albert Pendle Elizabeth Avenue

Members Urge Table Action on Secret Service Report

Washington Jan 8 The Perkins Special Committee reports on the Presidents message regarding the Secret Service. The committee says the Presidents language is unjustified and a breach of House privileges, recommends laying the section on the table, and questions the basis of the claim of corruption among members. Continued on Fourth Page.

House Roosevelt Secret Service Perkins Washington Perkins Special Committee Tts Bent ‘Dent Berking New York Congress Pty

Wall Street opens with mixed gains and late selling

Telegraph report from New York notes early stock gains of about 1 percent in Consolidated Gas with mixed moves elsewhere. The market turns listless after a brief rally, with government bonds strong, rail issues slipping, and the session ending with uneven losses and scattered recoveries. The Journal & on sale at the Union Newsstand in Liberty Street and Jersey City Terminal.

New York, Jan Maine Consolidated Gas Journal Union Liberty Street New York Jersey City

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