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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1909

Page

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Trial Ongoing in Assault Case Against Sidney Brown

Sidney Brown, indicted by the May grand jury for assaulting Jacob Reuter, an elderly man of about 80, during an April 17 robbery on Third Avenue, faces trial in the Court of Quarter Sessions before Judge Atwater. Witnesses, including Mathew Wade and his son, described Brown allegedly striking Reuter with a blunt instrument near the South Street bridge, taking the day’s earnings, and leaving Reuter unconscious. Wade identified Brown in Philadelphia before extradition to this state, with testimony from Wade and others placing Brown at the saloon scenes and corroborating the attack sequence.

Sidney Brown Atore South Street Elizabeth River Matthew Wade Voludelphia Wade Brown Reuter Fourth Avenue South Atreat Asault Mr. Reuter Willie Daniel Husch Philip Kroell Ant My. Rettter Myr Ren Netter

Their Ancient Feuds Between Collier Kunsoil and Hopper

A clipped reminiscence describes Wille Collier telling of long standing animosity between Lilliam Kunsoil and DeWolf Hopper. The dialogue hints at past refusals to attend events and a surprising claim of a reconciliation, with odd phrases and fragmented dialogue conveying a faded, gossiping tone.

Wille Collier Lilliam Kunsoil DeWolf Hopper Finber Hopper Wall Misa Russell Eng Mr. Collier Collier Slopper Mick Hanwell

Milwaukee Beer Banquet Tour Attends Night Paper Fragment

Fragmentary news note mentions Blore ck, 82, Sears, Mond and Wall, and a Milwaukee beer event. Vague references to department stores, a public notice, and a Friday night paper. No clear events or outcomes available from the readable text.

Uit Blore Ck Cesg'e Departmenttore Sears, Mond and Wall” Attents

Thief Kills Mother Who Goes to Aid Son

New York July. A burglar shot and killed Mia Sophie Stuber wife of George Saber in her East Eighteenth Street home while she warmed to aid her wounded son. Police say two men John Smith and Carlo tires are arrested. a third suspect is sought. Staber, awakened by the break in, wrestled with a burglar before the fatal shot. A wounded Italian suspect was found near Church and Utica avenues. police expect more arrests as investigation continues.

New York Jnrrast Mia Sophie Stuber George Saber East Eighteenth Street Sed John Smith Carlo Smith Greo Young Staber Aculfle Iireglar Church and Utica Avenues Staber Ann

Bond Issues for the City Move Forward in New Conference

City officials and Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company representatives met in Newark to discuss two bond issues. A $2,760,000 refunding issue and a $200,000 Whe Rever issue were outlined. Attending were Mayor Victor Mraving, City Council President Alfred A. Stein, Law Committee Chairman Faw ard Nugent, and Finance Committee member John J. Saner. The topics likely will be on the next City Council agenda.

Mutual Benefit Life Inmiranen Company Naweark A.B. Carlton Elizabeth Victor Mraving Alfred A. Stein Faward Nugent Law Committee John 8. Saner

Black Hand Crime Spreads Across Spain

Madrid reports evidence of a widely spread criminal network likened to the Black Hand. Authorities say the group began in Merida and has expanded nationwide. The original leaders were targeted by ambushes with hatchet killings, and residents have received threatening blackmail letters.

Madrid Merida Spain

Journal Vacation Circulation Offer Notice

Readers planning summer travel can have the Journal accompany them to stay informed about local affairs. Instructions allow addressee changes. send orders directly to the Journal by telephone. Acy count not required. advance payment and daily rate apply for the desired time.

Vacationers at Asbury Park or Ocean Grove must notify inquiry

Those spending their vacation at Asbury Park or Ocean Grove must notify the Journal or its agent Walter J. Grote of Ocean Grove by noon each day if they leave their cottage or hotel. The notice should be sent to 118 Cookmay avenue Ocean Grove.

Asbury Park Ocean Grove Journal Ite Walter J. Grote Cookmay Avenue

Imprisoned Heas Damages in County Jail Case

David M. Anderson of Springfield sues Albert P. Cain for damages claiming malicious imprisonment on a fake theft charge. He asserts public scandal and infamy followed a 79 day jail stint and a former Oyer and Terminer acquittal. Attorney Jeremiah A. Kiernan represents the plaintiff.

David M. Anderson Springfield Albert P. Cain Anderson Cain Jeremiah A. Kiernan

Appoints Plainfield Man as Assistant Road Supervisor

Trenton July It is announced that F. M. Vail of Plainfield has been selected by State Head Commissioner Gilkyson as one of his assistant road supervisors. The appointment marks recognition of Vail’s experience and service in road work.

Plainfield Fournal Trenton F. M. Vail Plainfiel Gilkyson

Byrnes to Build West Hudson Trust Co. Bank in Carriwon

A second contract award follows Byrnes Building Co of Elizabeth securing the project to construct the West Hudson Trust Company bank in Carriwon. Work will commence soon as the firm prepares site preparations and mobilizes crews for the new financial house.

Rahway High School M. Byrnes Building Company Elizapeth West Hudson Trust Company Carri

Rescue boys upset yacht in the Elizabeth River gale

Two Elienbeth boys aboard a small yacht escaped drowning when the vessel capsized off the coal dock piers. Captain George Coon and Commodore Walter Simmerton of the Elizabeth Yacht Club oversaw rescue efforts as the boys clung to a tug and were saved. The youths refused to reveal names and stayed to help dry the sail as locals watched.

Chia Elienbeth Yaocht Gvorge Coon Walter Simmerton Elizabeth Yacht Club We Jolin Coon Yacht Club Hays Hite Trott Coan Summerton Ince Mie Fens Simmerton Dooley Rankin's Elizabeth Aml Johna

Woman Pays $2,000 Fine for Smuggling

Special to the Journal. In Trenton on July. Miss Camille Langstro, 22, of Hoboken, pleaded guilty to one of five indictments charging smuggling. She paid a $2,000 fine in the U.S. District Court after a trip abroad involving $2,500 worth of ermine fur. The defendant claimed she did not know the goods were dutied.

Trenton Camille Langstro Chitayy Standhh Croma United States District Court Hoboken

District Court Summer Session Plans Announced

The District Court announced a summer schedule with sessions each Monday and a break until Thursday, September 9, when regular terms resume. No jury trials will be heard during August.

Midge Whittemoreanmuielique District Court Tve Vourh Monduve

Armstrong to Face Hearing Over Slander Charge

Wilwin Ry Armstrong of Jersey City under bail on a police court charge of slander brought by James H. Strain of Brooklyn. He will have a hearing in the City Criminal Court at 10 o'clock tomorrow. His counsel Timothy Kelly said Armstrong might pursue further action if acquitted.

Wilwin Ry Armstrong Morton Pie Jersey City Janes H. Strain Brooklyn City Criminal Court Timothy Kelly Armstrong Cine

Wepley case clear at Courthang. hearing set July 14

Former Senator Everett Cathy acting as counsel for Cuical Weplelin won a procedural point today in Courthang as Wepley appeals a tax issue. A hearing is scheduled by the State Board of Taxation here on July 14 to decide on the reduction of the Northavesie fare. Newark law firm retained to handle interests.

Everett Cathy Whiting & Sommer Cuical Weplin Courthagen Wepleys State Board of Vaxation Wepley Northavesie Newark Law Firm

Severe Earthquake Hits Wide Area Across Southern Asia

A massive earthquake struck southern Asia with its epicenter near the Hindu Kush. Rawalpindi Iskardo and surrounding districts reported strong shaking, many buildings damaged in Kerki Karth Kurgan and Khokan, with uncertain casualty figures and limited field reports.

Asia Russia Taabkemt Hindu Kush Central Asia Kerki Karth Kurgan Turkestan Khokan Hamburg Germany

Garwood Woman Ends Her Life

A Garwood woman identified as Kate Tisch aged about five years is reported to have killed herself by ingesting acid after a dispute with her husband John Tisch. The incident occurred at about 9:50 PM and the couple's visitor Mrs Taeger prevented drinking more of the poison. Doctors attended but she died at 10:30 PM. The husband works at the Sectionary. County officials prepared for burial.

Curwsoud Uly Mra Kate Vineh John Tisch Merlan Cvrrier Wits Saulter Tech Sue Tisch Taeger Brooklyn Kine Wenféeld Ko Maetininell Cranford Physici Westcott

Unknown Sculler Champion Sees Victory at Henley

The telegraph report from Henley notes Kingston England rower Rex and rivals in the Tamond aculllog race. The champion from Kingston wins in a time around 4 minutes 31 seconds, an upset that shocks observers as the field produced an unexpected result.

Rex Henley Kong Duty Raa Riuart Kingston England Germany

Brazilian Awarded Damages for Insult Claim

In district court Judge Clark Mock ruled in favor of Lombardi, awarding $25 to a Brazilian businessman after Vittorio Brasilian called Lombardi a bum barber. Evidence showed a bitter rivalry and reputational harm from the taunts.

Lum Barker Distriet Court Clark Mock. Whittemore Ty Jaman Lombardi Lombardii

Bogus Checks Bother Police In City

Police hunt for Howard Brown a young man suspected of forging checks in a scam that forged John Clark's signature on two checks. A bank official refused cashing the first check and alerted authorities. Brown allegedly tried to push a second forged payment while using Clark’s name, with similar schemes linked to other residents.

Kligas Heth Hogun Db Seers Howard Brown John My Chik Chek Te Citizens Bank Brown Chirk Shompoon Union County ‘Trust W. C. Reeves Reeve Jersey Street Steeve Clark Citizens Bank Union County Trust Company Hrown Ol Weathersey Hohn Devoe Moria Avenue Mr. Brown Mr. Clark

Elizabeth Commerciat College Enroll Now Advertised

The Journal at Plainfield announces Sumper school season enrollment. Hersh Building at 207 Broad Avenue lists McMickle as principal. The journal will be available every afternoon at the Walen Company and at Central Railroad stations in Plainfield. Kent's Storage Warehouse offers secure rooms, furniture moves, and shipments from 454 Shipd Street.

Elizabeth Commerciat Hersh McMickle Plainfield Jernoon Walen j# Company Wallroad Kent Broad Street Carom Jumereia Avenue

Sea roadway boost urged by Governor Fort

Special to the Lowrnal reports Governor Fort addressing advocates at Sea Girt shore meeting. He outlined a plan for a state funded Ocean Boulevard linking county seats along the Atlantic coast, assessing cost, maintenance, and potential benefits to wealth, land values, and tourism. He urged a state highway commission to oversee construction and upkeep with an estimated maintenance cost under 300 per mile.

Havernir Ocean Boulevard Committee Invernor Fort Fort Anid State Highway Commission Aseman Reed Thia Ingislatire Inghwaye Ach Nowderney Atlantic Barnegat Tyler Atlantic City New Jersey Paget

Wall Street Mixed Tone Despite Varied Bond Activity

Wall Street opened with a mixed tone as bonds showed small fractions to over one point, Interborough-Metropolitan preferred. Industrial and steel shares were quiet after early moves with demand subdued by expectations of the government crop report. Southern Pacific and Reading drew attention, while most issues edged lower as traders awaited new data.

Te Tournal Iran Aide Paelda Ald Jay

Union Business College Advertisement Details

An OCR fragment describes Union Business College with references to address lines and a New York location. Mentions Broad Street, Berriman, Gerrards, and Park Row. The text references a writer or journalist and several partial street names, suggesting a historical classified notice or ad.

Union Business College FR Berriman Beto Salkinmew York Ssings Siew Pe Park Row

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