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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1909

Page

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Tax Appeals Before State Board on Rahway Case

State Board heard tax appeal today in Rahway as Colby representing Conrad Weppler seeks a 5000 reduction from 7000 assessment for 21 acres adjoining Floral Park. Union Township witnesses, including Hobart Sayre and Samuel Upden, argued 600 per acre is just, while Royal Manufacturing Company also seeks a 25000 reduction on its property in Rahway with testimony from local experts. Decision on Weppler and Royal cases reserved for next sessions.

Colby Conrad Weppler Sture Union Townelvis State Board For Gore Union Hobart Sayre Samuel Upden Eithe Township United States Kean Union Township Berauan Weppler Floral Park W. B. Coddington Somerset County Warren Township State Board Royal Manufacturing Company Rahway Tim Siduetion Eet Wall Em Rit

Nevada Council Chiefs Raised at Kinship Assembly

A Nevada Council No 65 of the Daughters of Pocahontas held a meeting in Kuollta Hell with deputy Mrs Eliza Cunningham presiding. The gathering named several leaders and scouts including Prophetess Margaret Keefe, Po eabonting Mireerine O'Brien, Catherine Sanda, Catherine Fernan, and Margaret Geronge, among others, with about a delegation from Nenemooalm perl attending.

Kote All Nevada Council Daughtitn Pocahontas Kuollta Hell Hetey Elizaphth Cunningham Margaret Keefe Mireerine O'Brien Elizabeth Dohoney Powhata John Kotter Keapdraf Mob Donahue Amipum Eben O'Brien Catherine Sanda Ae Cather Fernan Margaret Geronge Tepee Bridget Manner Forest Henry Mowrs Mise Mary Meaty Serond Punner Mise Tessie Lang First Warrior Misa Catherine Higgins Moon Warrior Mine Mary Higgion Itd Miss Anna van Blasco Fours Warrior Mise Barah Lilly Drut Com Newloy Mi Pauline Han Rund Miri May Mardon Tnisten Kiza Ming Honlae Battler Anthony Battier Nenemooalm Perl

People's Outfitting Company Reorganized

The People's Outfitting Company announces a reorganization with changes in pricing and stock handling. Patrons are advised to check updated merchandise terms and any upcoming sales, with emphasis on settlement of existing balances and stock liquidation before new arrangements take effect.

Five Hours Liberty Ends With Fugitives Recaptured

James Lindner of Jersey City and George Basel of Merchantville escaped Rahway Reformatory after five hours of liberty crossing the Central Railroad drawbridge in Rahway. Guards overpowered them at the bridge and returned them to the reform school. Lindner, nicknamed Jersey Buck, faces multiple charges and had ties to the Frank Idea Gang. Detectives tracked him from Plainfield to his Rankin Street home before alert guards nabbed him again.

James Lindner George Basel, Colred Merchantville Rahway Reformatory Rahway Lindner Thila City Jersey Buck” Lindner Jin Jaren Ward Loom Department Plain Held Jersey Street Lindwar

Court lauds dead woman and honors Emily Williamson

The county court paid tribute to Emily E Williamson, probation officer for the county, in a solemn ceremony. Judge Atwater and Judge Vail presided as attorneys and officials praised her fidelity, tact, and reform efforts toward juvenile defendants and reformation of pedlars, with a committee appointed to draft resolutions of regret.

Kally E. Williamson Judge Atwater Benjamin “Vail Foster M. Voorhees Mike Willison C. Addison Thenidea Voorhees Proscutor Swift William R. Wilson Edward Nugent Hitle Marge Vaidmand Atwater Resolutiona C. Addison Swift George T. Parrot Nulge Waler Emily Eo Williamson Willinpysery Benjamin A. Vail Williamton Pediareed Ines Ble

Postponed hearing adjourned to next Wednesday

Berit of counsel requests adjournment in Mondal Bassons case as sentence date is moved to next Wednesday. The Journal in Reware notes the delay and ongoing proceedings surrounding the defendant Reese aged unknown.

Berit Counpel Mondal Bassons Reese

Judge Hears Lengthy Sentences For Two Thieves

In the Court of Special Sessions Judge Atwater sentenced James Gillick of 600 Fiat avenue and David Gershenovits, an Elizabeth avenue shop owner, to one month in county jail and fined each 200 dollars. Gillick, former foreman at Francia J Blata Son Leather Works, pleaded guilty to breaking into the Blats’ premises. Gershenovits faced charges of receiving stolen goods. The judge noted Gillick’s status as a father of several children and cited the Blatz company’s benevolence as a factor in deeming the crime serious due to ingratitude.

Atwater James Gillick Fliat Avenue David Gershanovits Elizabeth Avenue Gillick Francia J. Blata & Son Leather Works Reen Gorabenovita Bieta Gilliti Westena William R. Wilson Samuel Schleimer Gershenovitz Blatz Blats Gerahenavits Mir. Blatz

Peculiar Accident To Railway Mail Agent

Rahway July 1 Henry H Mingus a Pennsylvanis Railroad mail agent riding a flyer between New York and Pittsburg near Annandale was seriously injured when a small stone struck him in the back of the head through a car door. He lay in that condition until Philadelphia and Annandale doctors dressed his wounds and he was taken on. Mingus has forty four years service with the road.

Tournal Rahway Henry H. Mingus Pennsylyanis New York Pittsburg Thin City Annandale

Paying Improvements Prompt Downtown Paving Progress

City crews have begun paving Florida Street after completing Erle Street. Metropolitan Block handles the contract. Residents report renewed street conditions as work proceeds, with planned improvements expected to improve traffic flow and curb appeal downtown.

Iis Erle Street Bagun Floride Florida Street Aumsiier

Charlee Bryer Jowaks Case Reopened By Judge Atwater

The case of Charlee Bryer Jowaks was reopened by Judge Atwater, with allegations involving a minor and a main supporter. The suspect faces probation scrutiny and a lengthy potential sentence, while other officials named in the indictment await formal action. The Journal notes an on sale event in Washington.

Hail Ben Infornend Ris 'Uncher Judes Atwater

Mayor Indicates Possible Quick Signing of Sewer Bond Contract

Mayor Victor Mraving said the city likely will sign the sewer contract within a week or ten days after securing legal formalities. About 170000 for the sewer and a probable 200000 bond issue are under consideration.Finance officials have consulted with Newark and New York financials, and Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company may take up the bonds.

Victor Mraving Court of Errors and Appeals Besilen Finance Committee Edward Nugent Taw Newark New York A. B. Carlton Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company

Turks gird to strike Greece

Telegraph report from Seloniki July 14 says war between Greece and Turkey will follow after Turkish mobilization of the Third Army Corps to clear Greek bands from the frontier. Skirmishes killed and wounded occur as Greeks evacuate towns. diplomats expect Greece to declare war soon amid Turkish preparations in a tense lead up to Crete’s status affecting the crisis.

Seloniki Greecs Turkey Third Army Constantinople Nuymerous Titu Greece Crete Tk Kinra Reine Jiaten Satan Grege

Fourth Claims Victim After Thought Cured

Special to the Journal Plainfield July 14 Joseph A Guthrie 12 son of Dr Joseph Guthrie injured at home in Plainfield from a wound while celebrating the Fourth of July. The boy was shot with a Pinto using blank cartridges and was taken to TacOasavalt Hospital in New Wary.

Journaly Plainfield Toseph A. Guthrie Joseph Guthrie Tatanuws Guthrie Tac Oasavalt Hospital

Tariff Conference Begins Real Negotiations in Washington

Washington July 14 The tariff conference committee moved from preliminary agreed items to disputed points with nine chemical and paint schedule issues on the agenda. Members hope to complete work and report to both houses by early next week as the Senate aims for fast progress after the bill’s initial reading late last night.

Washington Tariff Conference Committee Meretoforether Thlis Senate Joadem House Senate

New Lighting System Proposed for City Schools

Thomas F Mackesny business manager of the Board of Education outlines a new lighting system for public schools. It uses corrugated glass panes in place of ordinary flat panes to control light and improve pupil comfort and room brightness. The plan targets new school buildings but could be adopted citywide.

Thomas F. Mackesny Board of Education New School Selald K. Mackesay

Elks Balloting Continues Despite Election of Ruler

Los Angeles July ballots resumed for Grand Lodge affairs after J. J. Bemis of Lemare was elected grand exalted ruler. Voting for grand loyal knight showed no majority. Le Mestre led with a close count as Sam Paia trailed. Herrmann of Cincinnati named as sub officer. Detroit chosen for next year’s meeting.

Sourapid Los Angeles Grand Lodge Elka J. J. Bemis Lemare Verterdey Grand le Mrester Wyowing Sampaia Herrmann Cincinnati Detroit

Elizabeth Commercial College Preparatory Enrollment Expands

A fragment notes Elizabeth Commercial College expanding enrollment and offerings. It references "Prepa" and a broad access push, with unclear location details and partial word fragments indicating growth in courses or programs. Further context is unavailable in the readable text.

German Chancellor Resigns as Hollweg Is Named Successor

Berlin reports the formal dismissal of Prince Bernhard von Bülow and the appointment of Bethmann-Hollweg as chancellor. The new leader, seen as a scholar with little foreign affairs experience, will largely assume Germanys foreign policy, while the Kaiser shifts direct dealings to the foreign minister. The change occurs amid anti Semitism concerns, as Hollweg is of Jewish descent, provoking public comment and political stir across the empire. The emperor arrived to oversee the transition as crowds greet the new chancellor designation.

Berlin Bernhard F Henry von Byclos Emspire Warrong Bethmanne Hollweg Phile Onophur Atalenmin von Rathmann-Hollweg Germany Taord van Bethrum-Hollweg Taterman Wisclm Bethmann Hollweg A. Peentine Bethmanmuollwey Holland Hie Hatin von Buelow Herdhard Kiet Ian Etood Adler

Grave Peril to Tehran Foreigners in Battle for City

Rebels in Tehran press the Royalists amid heavy cannonading around the central barricade. Loyalist forces, aided by troops sent from Sultanabad and Russian officers, defend the barricade behind the Rus sian flag as clashes rage at the north gate. Colonel Tsakhof’s cossacks and nearby rebels exchange fire while Lady Tsakhof remains at the barricade awaiting the outcome.

Teheran Inky Sultandrabad Brifiah and Persia Tnihoff Nailitien Tsakhof Aldna Livarleat Teheren Liskhoffarden Mme Linkhof Kasvin Sultanatsbad Baharistan Liakhodt

Moonlight Sail A Success With Busy Night Cruise

Several hundred members from Pultom Street Methodist Church and Central Baptist Church joined a moonlight river cruise aboard the Tauber on Linden River. The steamer traveled to Bpayuex Duyvil, reaching city x at 1 a m. Refreshments were served and a band played during the trip.

BP Worth Langue Pultom Street Methodist Church Christian Enservor Society Linden River Tauber

Prisoner Discharged After Counter Charge Case

Slanimi ile Hoscavage was arrested by Officer Maran after his bondsman surrendered him. Stanislaus meka, a boarder, charged with stealing $50 from a trunk. A hearing was set. before Judge Mahon the prisoner made a counter charge. The judge discharged Rosen wage.

Slanimi Ile Hoscavage Maran Matthew Masgika Srauislaus Wee Stanislaus ‘Meka Agaiin Mahon Rosen Wage

Germardt's Summer Garden Seeks City Visitor Interest

Fragmentary notice outlines a promotional event at Germardt's Summer Garden with unclear wording about seating and fashion couture. Names and places are partially legible, suggesting a local town audience and a call to visit the venue. The readable text hints at arrangements but lacks coherent details.

Germardt Helene

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