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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1909

Page

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Free Tunnel Service For Pennsy Passengers Announced

Local notices at Posylania station announce that Norra and nearby riders may use the McAdoo tubes to New York without extra fare starting July 19. The Pennsylania Railroad and Hudson and Manhattan Railroad plan allow through tickets from Philadelphia to New York via Hudson tunnels with no surcharge, with alternate river crossings and tunnel access details for commuters and Jersey City transfers.

New York Flizalwth Philadelphi Cortlandt Desbrosses Derney Kuty Hudson Tunnel Philadelphia Bay Head Tons River Jersey City A. Finn Hiengers Derney City Janine New York Pennsylvania Hudson T Wool McAdoo Orelock Elizaith Manhattan

Castro blamed for latest revolution amid rumors and moves

Fragmentary dispatches allege Castro as the force behind a Venenzuela inspired uprising. Reported shifting allegiances and alleged outside support describe rebel aims along the Migdalena River with troops moved to intercept forces near Venda. Details remain unclear as officials weigh potential motives and sources.

Begieph Tournat Washington Yovet State Department Coto Moevlnt Cietro Venenvela Venda Maylalena Rior Heqotay

Wright brothers plan test flights at Fort Myer

Telegraph reports Orville Wright may join tests this afternoon at Fort Myer weather permitting. Officials aim to push the earliest possible flight after wind delays, with spectators including prominent figures like Chas Longworth and government secretaries awaiting official announcements.

Sowrnal Wight Turin Orville Wright Tulle Dayton Aviators Uyan Hite Chulas Longworth Secretary of War Dirkinamt Sorenry The Navy Meyer and

Persia in Turmoil Reports From Exile Observer

Sergius Vy Homma, a Persia native and Elizabeth resident, recounts a year in Persia marked by robbery, imprisonment, and constant unrest. He notes stagnation, bankruptcy, and Russia’s opportunistic stance as calls for constitutional government fade. He describes personal persecution and fragile peace between journeys through Europe to America.

Persia Russia Sergius Vy Homma Elizabeth Hosni Tabriz Armin

Salvation Army to convert Jersey Street building in Elizabeth

Moody Manual Company transfers title for 1124 1128 East Jersey Street to the Salvation Army. About 10 500 is the sale price. Army plans include 3 000 in alterations to house headquarters worship and a 600 700 seat meeting hall with offices storage and Sunday school rooms. Cap Victor C Jones notes facility will not be for industrial use. Funds raised among Elizabeth merchants cover early payments with more to follow in fall.

Moody Corporation East Jersey Street Moody Manual Company Balgation Andy Salvation Army Robert L. Patterson Broad Street Jefferson Street Conditorium Simday School Aot Othier Victor C. Jones Ont Army Elizabeth

Cloudburst Causes Million Dollar City Damage

Hy Telegraph to the Journat notes a cloudburst above Sioux City today causing extensive damage across the city. One life is reported lost and property damage tallies near $1,090,000 with Kent's Storage Warehouse among affected sites. Furniture and boxes reportedly destroyed.

Lowe Sioux City

Eviction Case Ties Newark Couple to Court

Mrs. Ed ward Curran and her two children were evicted from their Newark home leaving them on the street. Judge Mahon ordered Curran to provide for the children and arranged for their care, with Curran claiming he would take the children to his home and support them. The couple, who had not lived together, faced the court and agreed to terms, with the suit dropped after mutual assurances and Curran promising to support them.

Newark Edward Curran Anmed Ward Wan Currin Catherine Street Weather Works Magnolia Avenue Mra Curran Fourt Air Deen

Pacific Fleet Divisions Planned for Long Cruise

The Navy Department plans an extended Pacific fleet cruise to the Philippines and Asiatic waters. Rear Admiral Bebree will coordinate details with the commander in chief. Ships include Temunee, California, South Dakota, Washington, West Virginia, Colarate, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, likely departing the Pacific coast this summer with a Honolulu stop en route.

Washington Navy Department Philippines Asiatic California South Dakota

Chicago labor unionists resent police charge

Chicago labor leaders denounce police actions and accuse authorities of targeting their movement. An indignation meeting is planned to condemn the arrest and demand justice, while pledging to pursue further scrutiny of the case.

Chicago Telegrape Paties Vincent Awanhua Mimletant Businese Carpnters' Union Domb Sputty Eters Semel Altman

Cranford Fire Loss Hits Four Thousand Dollars

Special to the journal Cranford reports a large blaze around 1 o'clock this morning destroying Benjamin Johnson's home at 227 Cranford avenue and the adjoining double at 220 owned by Carter Matthews. Losses listed at 4000 with two thousand on the Matthews property. both insured. Firefighters faced a slow start due to equipment limits. The fire damaged nearby structures including barn and shed. residents saved few household goods. The blaze spread amid panic in the local Black community. The Johnson home and Matthews double were evacuated while the town’s early alarm mobilized volunteers.

Journal Cranford Benjamin Johnson Carter Matthews Dows Johnson Matthown Eley Howes Joseph Smith Deny Browh Chintey Ie Johny Bat

Wyllie Slayer Trials Open In London Press

A chaotic 1909 scene reports Madras youth Lal Dhingra arraigned in London on the murder of Sir William Curzon Wyllie and Dr. Walvas Litesea. He, a member of an Indian revolutionary group, issued a fiery public statement predicting a native uprising against British rule and urging executions. He claimed his remarks aimed to warn Americans against British injustice.

London Iy K Madar Lal Dhingra Madras Initia Willian Curzon Wyllie Ualvas Litesea Leal Probyn Capellat Institute Dulyt Finn Mince Hin Teigsleer Indian Revolutionary Society

Tear-Choked Tawney Wins for Twin Cities

Washington July 10 Provident Vath is in serious trouble. He is sorry he spoke. Tawney, chairman of the committee funding Taft travel, demanded to know if Minneapolis and St Paul were forgotten in the president's plans. Generals and Senators pressed the president after Tawney’s teary confrontation.

Washington Vath New England White Horse United States Tawney Minneapolis St. Paul Taft

Tax Board Meeting At Union County Courthouse

A county tax board to meet Wednesday at Union County Courthouse to review the Royal Manufacturing Company of Rahway and the Wepler estate in Union Township. The Journal advertisement invites residents to attend and verify details by observation on their trip.

Union County Cauethone Royal Manufacturing Company Rahway Weppler Estate Union Township

Journal Vacation Subscription Advertisement

Readers leaving the city for summer are urged to let the Journal follow them. Notify the Jour nal or send orders by telephone to receive continued local notices and updates. Rates include advance payment at 2 cents per day for the desired time.

Journal

Vacation readers at Asbury Park urged to get Journal daily

Those spending vacations at Asbury Park or Ocean Grove may have the Journal delivered to their cottage or hotel each afternoon by notifying the Journal office agent Walter J. Grete at Cookman Avenue, Ocean Grove.

Asbury Part Ocean Grove Walter J. Grete

Men Hold Up Express Trains by Siting on Bay Bridge

Three men identified as Kiliva Kantaaky, George Vitilvaky, and Anders were charged in City Criminal Court after bolting across Bay Bridge to halt express trains. Detective Reynolds with Detectives Moody arrested them. each fined 485 dollars after confessing. Investigators recovered nets, tackle, and fifty crabs at headquarters.

Bay Bridge Nowerks Bayubridges Shone Anders Avon Ac Dolar Schmidt Kiliva Kantaaky George Vitilvaky City Criminal Court Jamies Reynolds Center Railroad Company Dnlge Marron Reynolda Regin Int Moody Fisher Abring

City debates year of economy and tax plans

City officials discuss a planned economy drive with cuts to library funds and police pension financing. They anticipate two bond issues to cover aid adjustments and a 100 000 fund, with a proposed transfer of stray draft revenues to the library and pension, while police funding rises by one per cent. Continued on Fifth Page.

Elizabeth Crowniny Severnl Library Ind Pollen Pension Fund City Conner Eit

New School Business Manager to Report to Board

The Bowed of Edncation will halt the regular freezing Wednesday might in the City Hall. Mola Fo Mackessy, the new business manager, will offer his first re poeltx thi bowed. He will alae put in or the approval of the board immet tions for stationery And other nupplies for each of the schools. He has been Thing for the day, few gays tabulating and classifying the various newss as in dicated by the school principals. Reports will be submitted sanatasiz ing the work of the last school year, will afford some interesting facts for comparison with the work of former peers ee the tepertara

Edncation Mola Fo Mackessy Ee the Tepertara

Russian Chief an Anarchist? Diplomatic Clash Grows

Telegraphing from St. Petersburg July 1 reports a diplomatic incident widening over alleged French influence schemes. France seeks clarity from Russia as references surface to an exiled agent linked to 1890s embezzlements and to potential knighthood grants.

St. Peterburg Clemenceau Franhot Michiel Tandesey Rawsian Foreign Secret AeRve Feadyour Torn Paris Waeleanne Hebkeliom Alexandyer Tig Gait France Russie Foreign Office Russia

Half-Payday Committee Meeting Call Issued

Secretary Martin of the Municipal Half-Pay Day committee issued a call for a meeting in the City Hall Friday evening. The committee includes representatives from wards three four six seven eight and a subcommittee of the whole will also attend to share ward insights.

Martin Tlw Tle Ces Hall

Progress on local project advances rapidly in county plans

An unclear report notes rapid progress on a county project with experts aiming completion within a year. It mentions ongoing work near a hall and references equipment, timing, and local street names, though details are garbled.

Tiga An Bay Cato Hall Lax

Republicans Hold Conference on Tariff Bill Progress

Washington report describes a Republican conference on the tariff bill where Democratic members were not invited. Key figures include Payne Aldrich Calderhead Fordney Hill and Aldrich supporting high tariffs. The conference aims to finish work within weeks, with rewrites and potential changes to hold ing companies to avoid double taxation.

Cannon Payne Ways and Maan Hhine Carder Hill Connecticut Califorming Copfer Supreme Court

Trolley Accident Causes One Death in Providence

A trolley crash in West Barrington last night left ten injured. Anareadht Anareadht Fletcher of Higeratown, Mi died at Ride Toland Hospital. Police report indicate passengers suffered injuries and a coroner’s inquiry is expected.

Providence West Barrington Mil Aliguatine Fletcher Higeratown

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