15 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
1
A Union County tax board debate draws officials into a clash over tax matters. City Attorney James Connolly urges restraint while defending the board’s work and raises concerns about removing the body amid calls for reform. Report notes uneven assessments across Elizabeth streets and fair treatment among districts.
Brown sues Sree Consumeinner Therm pratense cape fendomn of Lamesewi in a familiar dispute. The case nears its third hearing with a verdict once set at 2,500 and testimony about Brown's sidewalk obstruction on Froht Street. A captain's patrol was present, and Brown refused to move from the curb.
An advertisement details a sale at a parish rectory tomorrow morning featuring men and boys clothing including finished garments and milinery. It lists low prices across items with specific mentions of coats and boots and notes a variety of apparel and generic goods available at the event.
Police expect the attacker of Kelly to face charges soon as the suspect remains in custody. Kelly, stabbed Wednesday night, is in serious condition. Court notes indicate the assault charge is likely.
New York Jan 13 Five hat factories employing up to 25 000 workers face disruption as the union label is discontinued after a dispute with the Geyer Hat Company of Philadelphia. Strikes loom as union men refuse to withdraw the label and walkouts scatter from South Norwalk to Newark and beyond.
A downtown furniture dealer urged that Sunday business operations be suspended to enforce Sunday closing laws. Mayor Mraving warned such action would require strict enforcement of all blue laws and could disrupt city commerce. He said he could not support blanket restrictions and would risk enforcing a wide range of laws not applicable to current conditions.
Partial telegraph item from Newark dated January fifteen reports Redhed batters joining the National League strike line and references Orange with scattered names and garbled wording. The readable fragments mention a baseball context and labor action, but many details are unreadable.
The Trade Board re elected all officers amid a record year attendance. President Halsey was retained, with Connolly as First Vice President and Achidnuy as Second Vice President. Samuel Ogden became treasurer, Willim Grove secretary, and the executive committee named Horak Walker Bassett and Dix. Contentions over secretaryship dissolved as Groves stood again. The board planned letters on proposed rate reforms and a New York contra action to curb construction store abuses.
Fragmentary OCR note hints at January sale event with chaotic wording and possible rejection gale. Readers should verify exact dates and details as the readable text remains unclear and inconsistent.
The readable parts describe a damaged snippet with names and events but lack coherent context. The fragment mentions individuals and potential dates or places, though specifics are unreadable, making a precise summary difficult. The overall tone resembles a late era notice or notice fragment from a newspaper page.
Mayor Victor Mearhiy voiced support for engaging Andrew Carnegie to fund a free public library in the city with city backing per the referendum. Plans discussed include transferring the South Broad street Reading Room building to the library commission and formal thanks to the Elizabeth Public Library trustees for long maintaining a library and reading room.
Michael Cathrin of Fremkrigg Street suffered a severe scalp wound after sliding on ice yesterday near a walkway. He received treatment at Alexian Hospital.
Sharp opening in New York trading shows rail stocks leading gains amid dividend talk. Industrials and utilities move with many names fluctuating. turnover broad as investors weigh early earnings and market sentiment.
The defendant was found guilty of looting the Farmers and Drovers National Bank at Waynesburg of over a million dollars. Judge Young sentenced him to a term in prison, the man showing no emotion as the verdict was read and, after a handshake, was jailed.
Monson Mendel and Mrs. Toneph Jones wed quietly at Rabbi Leucht s home in Newark. The couple will tour California then reside in New York upon their return, avoiding the city amid ongoing vandalism rumors. Mrs. Jones has moved from 219 West 14th Street, and Mendel plans to resume business in Newark after nine months away.
An 80-year-old man, Joshua Kendall, was found not guilty of arson after a jury deliberation of about an hour. The trial noted Kendall allegedly set fire to a Summit barn. witness Martha Herrman testified she saw a man light a match near the barn. Defense argued Herrman could not see the barn from her position. Kendall claimed innocence and stated he left home to care for a servant girl the night of the fire.
New York January 13 Judge Ward of the United States Circuit Court today ordered the release on bond of Charles W Morse the convicted figure accused of crime and entitled to bail as determined by the court text indicates a bail resort decision.
Stein-Bloch suits offered for 11.75 at Welas and Epstein's sale. Entire stock marked down with many items reduced. Deal highlights include varied styles and sizes, while quantities last at 6 Winet Street.
Telegraph report from Flushing indicates jurors show signs of deadlock in the Hains murder trial. Deliberations continue with reports of fatigue and rival factions, while defense and state attorneys signal expectations of no immediate acquittal. Judge Crane warns of possible discharge if no progress, amid heavy rain and tense courtroom mood.
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