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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1909

Page

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Stamps Adams as Aggressor in Car Fight Testimony

Telegraph reports sensational testimony in the Adams case with Lt Adams accused of starting a confrontation during a car ride to camp. Chauffeur William Owens described Sutton and an officer exiting the vehicle and tensions rising, while Sutton’s companions claim Adams rushed toward Owens. A surgeon testified with limited memory of key events, and cross examinations questioned the reliability of several witnesses as prosecutors push to move key points before verdict.

Covenatoyalis Adam Loiennit Sutton William Owens Adame Adams Irion Adama Birney Cresa Examina

Call Shea Brute Sentenced in Brutal Knife Attack

Py Telegraph reports from York July 23 that Cornelius P former president of the Internationa l labor reformers Union led a bloody strike in Chicago. Shea Amonson guilty of assault with intent to kill for stabbing a man twenty seven times. Judge Foster sentences him to twenty five years in prison, calling him a menace to honest workingmen and labor.

Tuwer York Corneliua P Internet Formsters Union Honest Chihun Wy Foster Shea “Asmond Navin Soli

Reclusive widow's estate tied to mortgage sale in town

The estate of German born widow Mrs. Margaret Kruglein, who died at General Hospital after years of secrecy, faced an Orphans Court sale to satisfy debts and mortgage obligations. Two land tracts on Washington Avenue and South Street valued at about 7,000 were listed, with bids to cover mortgages and insurance claims. A former store at 107 Washington Avenue and a residence at 160 Washington Avenue were among the properties.

Margaret Kruglein Arged Woman Washington Avenue Siithabreet General Hospital Aduinivira Orphans ' Court South Street Ban Oeigen Onn Eva J. Rhea Ada Rhea P. H Fle Hooly Yesterlay Oliver Conlen Aburma District Court Knowles Mra. Kruglein Insurance Company Alan Mr. Kruglein Ler Myra. Krug Orphans Court Kruglein Het ¥O Krugmin

Tariff 10 Ready Monday in Senate Conference

Washington July 23 The Senate leader expects the conference report on the tariff bill to be ready for consideration Monday The Senate adjournment pattern was altered to have the next meeting on Monday and the report will be presented to the House first A rule limiting debate in the House is likely and the Senate may debate it for at least a week Democratic Leader Quiberson stated that Democrats largely united except on iron ore hides and leather boots and shoes positions The usual number of lawmakers visited President Taft to argue over schedules affecting their constituencies

Journal Washington Senate Teader Kean New Jersey Senate House Ole Disyute Evenre Ile Quiberson Taft

Man shoots woman then attempts suicide after rejection

A man named Goodwin killed Mrs Mary Holcomb, a 30 year old widow, after she spurned his advances. He then attempted suicide with poison and slash his throat when the drug failed. He is reported to be alive and recovering after treatment.

Tricgier Goodwin Mra Mary Holcomb Rener

Cripple Kicks Girl on Elizabeth Avenue

Flora Keyes alleges Michael McDermott, a one legged man, kicked her on Elizabeth Avenue as she walked to work with friends. Arrested by Officer O Brien, McDermott was jailed to await Grand Jury action after the assault near the Second precinct. He faces possible State Prison as judge Mahon warned he may serve a year.

Flora Keyes Coneva Street Michael McDermott Neveral McDermott Crntches Miss Koyen Manult Second Precinct Elizabeth Avenue Geneva Street Perion Grant Fury Thin City Apenda Snake Hill Mist Keyes

Saturday Bargains at Savy's Department Store

Readable fragments describe a Saturday sale at Savy's Department Store on to-morrow at noon. Two large manufacturer stock items of novelty goods will be offered at list prices when the sale opens in the afternoon.

Savy Bond Wall Streets

Union Snes College Notice on Building and Expenditure

Fragmentary OCR text mentions UNION Snes COLLEGE and a Dix Building, with garbled phrases about poses and exceptions. Likely a local college notice about a building project and funding, but readable specifics are unclear.

Union Snes College

Damages Sought From City Over Street Elevation Case

Plaintiffs demand damages from the city for alleged street elevation causing sewer congestion and property loss. The hearing before the City Council and Street Committee featured claims that the street near New Point and Rayway rose about a foot, with uncertainty over exact figures. Attorneys plan a ground survey before further action.

Vlaain Amel Dhacob Geren Hien Cohen Anade Mikge Neweden Groumt Conglon Cohen New Point Rom Rayway Luster Phuintiths

Getting Captains for Hospital Day

The Hospital Half Pay Day Committee met at 125 Broad Street to appoint district captains and secure commitments from nominees. Of 125 asked, 58 have responded. the group plans another meeting Tuesday night and will invite Bayonne volunteers while coordinating with War Field and Union township committees. The aim is to promote Hospital Half-Pay Day ahead of September 1.

Bayonne Hospital

Man Faces Reprimand After False Complaint, Court Rules

In City Criminal Court Joseph Bachistelle of 318 Wall Street faced a charge of beating the complainant’s son. The wife, Mrs Jarkonne, testified that she pressed the complaint to secure court presence and a reprimand for Bachistelle, but the court dismissed the manipulation and found no basis for the claim.

Joseph Bachistelle Wall Street Fanny Jackonne Eame Street Anitake Sachiktella Jarkonne Mra. Dachonne Jochistelle

Fractures His Leg In Three Story Fall

Thomas Jensen21 age 19 fell from scaffolding at Pine and Third streets while working on a new building. He landed feet first, fracturing his leg and injuring his heel. He was taken by ambulance to Alexian Hospital where doctors expect a full recovery. Jensen, a carpenter, resides at 234 Clark Place.

Pine and Third Streets Thomas Jensen Clark Place Alexian Hospital Jensen

July Clearing Sale At Weber's Clothing Store

Fragmented notice reports a July clearing sale with bold reductions on clothing and cases. The readable text mentions Weber and Great reductions, but details are incomplete and items offered remain unclear.

Aalent Weber

Wyllie Slayer 10 Be Hanged

London July 243 Mailee Tal Dhingra, who shot and killed Sir William Cureot Wyllie and Dr Lateaca at a meeting in Inalinute weeks ago, was sentenced to death. The date of execution not fixed. Dhingra bowed and thanked the court. Sir William Wythe, a long serving Indian official, was slain as he left the gathering. he died from a pistol shot, while another official was wounded.

Ny Tatewraph London Mailee Tal Dhingra Willam Cureot Lateaca Dn Parinl Wan Touny Anit Ani Tam Willian Thirton Wythe Ollee Tilia Dhingria Kayhind Dhingra An Wyllie Fred Sie White Vey Crivie Tlatenen Sir Lealy Trobyn Wyllie

Signs Ceremony Marks Sewer Exemption Signing in City Mall

City officials gathered for a solemn moment as Street Commissioner Thompson signed the sewer ordinance amid mock ceremony. City Clerk Julia Fo Kenah presided as master of ceremonies while officials like City Treasurer Metirath and Fire Chief Richard stood nearby. an attendant offered a fountain pen, which Thompson used to seal the document by hand.

Clocka Mayni Thompson Tno Julia Fo Kenah Treacher Metirath Richardy George Sayre Thompwen

First Citizenship Papers Distributed at County Clerk Office

County Clerk Calvert's office was crowded with men from many nations seeking free citizenship papers. By noon today 117 men received their first papers and twelve received second papers as daily applications continued.

Calvert

Midsummer Clearance at Sohmed’s Enlarged Store

An irregularly printed notice announces a midsummer clearance at Sohmed’s enlarged store featuring many items advertised with substantial price cuts. The ad mentions new bargains and emphasizes savings, though text is garbled and some details are unreadable.

Sohmed'e

Gun man arrested then released after questioning

Early yesterday morning Detective Rabig arrested Joseph Magerk near Content Railroad. He was discharged by Judge Mahon after requests from Chief Tenney. A second suspect, Mugeck, was found with a revolver at Vrinater Yard. he admitted stealing the weapon and claimed he was coerced. Olesen, armed with a .38 pistol, was detained at the Vonnaylvanie Railroad station and taken to headquarters for questioning.

Joseph Magerk Rabig Content Railroad Judes Mahon Paniona Rabiy Vehiel Ambighat Huh Kai Wright de Olesen Vonnaylvanie Olesen Himealf Tosley

No Conference Likely Over Fire Budget

The Finance Committee and city council discuss the fire department budget with Fire Commissioner Dolan J. Dolan and Julia S. Lamer noting recent tax ordinance passage and a possible lack of further conference, though no formal decision is stated.

Fink Finsnen Dolan J Wathdoun Julia S. Lamer, Cherman Vinance Comte

Fire Alarm Wires Cause Brief Outage

A faulty Milan system wire shorted with power lines causing a false fire alarm. The fire whistle sounded twice before stopping after a five minute interval. Accident cited pole straightening as a factor, with wires along same poles and light circuits nearby.

Wien Milan

Chaos Reigns as Texas Storm Ravages Coast and Inland

A massive Texas storm devastates Brazoria Matagorda Wharton and Chickasaw counties wrecking farms and towns. Dozens killed and many injured with widespread ruin across Galveston Victoria Port Arthur and Corpus Christi areas. Cities including Brazoria Sugar Land Rosenberg Wharton Hallettsville and Palacios report severe damage while inland communities suffer collapsed buildings and flood losses.

Jay Houston Willie Brazoria Matagorda Wharton Chickean Alsich Ate Malice Kendleton Eosasay Galveston Corpus Chrinti Sinen Hnater Ttin Somalidhel Binton Brasoria Cofindin Sugarland Eagle Lake Itawa Tay City New Philadelphia Mirtagorda Port Taynen Velanco Rosenber Ki Campa Blowing Palacios Hallettaville Patt

Standard Oil Plant Expands Capacity at Linden Refinery

The Linden refinery increases output with 44,000 barrel storage tanks under construction. No new staff hired, with boilermakers and metal workers filling roles. A tall tower is being erected to convey fumes, sparking odor fears in Elizabeth. Company officials deny any broader plant extension plans at this time.

Standard Oil Linden Rontimen Elizabeth Addo Nay Thet

Wall Street sees mixed stock action amid late-day dullness

The New York stock market opened with initial strength led by certain issues but soon turned mixed. Bonds moved unevenly as government issues drifted. midday activity cooled with some declines in preferred issues while overall prices recovered slightly from earlier lows and most sectors showed limited gains for the day.

Te Journal York Iaedea Wari

Picnic Postponed by Rain Contingency

Holy Trinity Lutheran Sunday service plans at the church school are shifted as rain delays the annual parish picnic. Organizers say a new date will be announced and public notices will follow.

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