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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
1
City Council moved toward readjusting municipal debt and authorized Finance Committee and City Attorney to obtain expert legal guidance on constitutionality and procedures. City Attorney prepared an ordinance for bonds under the 1900 act to refinance the debt, with space for bank designation and transfer arrangements.
The May Grand Jury returned eighty eight true bills and was discharged by Tudge Atwater in the Court of Quarter Sessions today. There was no presetcy by the court and the land inquestry was dismissed. Atwater said they are discharged subject to the court's call, as the next Grand Jury won’t be called until October, with possibility of reconvening if needed. Eighty eight indictments, many for liquor offenses, and thanks were given to the jury for their service amid the customary feast.
In Jersey City Vice-Chancellor granted Warren Dixon a rule to show cause why his wife Mrs. Warren Dixon should not be held in contempt for defying a custody order. Mrs. Dixon and the child Warren Dixon Jr. are missing. a custody bid for two sons and a daughter at a boarding school in the South was also sought. John and Peter Bentley, relatives, faced contempt for advising Mrs. Dixon not to surrender the child. The court ruled no excuse for disobedience of a clear order, though mitigating factors like illness could lessen punishment.
In an annual gathering at the Old Capitol Rookery, Bishop Scarborough presided over the meeting with Rev. Dr. Renner in attendance. The slate for reelection was discussed, aiming to secure continued leadership in the society.
The St Patrick’s minstrel show drew a large audience with new songs and lively performances. Acts featured City Attorney James C Connolly and Police Captain O Leary among jokers and skits, plus dances, monologues, and moving pictures during the program.
Readable fragments report more indictments in a conspiracy case involving Ralph Matooe and William Kitchetl, with references to a Gerald Jury and public attention in the city. The text is fragmentary and contains garbled names and phrases.
Sophia Savtella, a 16 year old Polish immigrant, accuses James O Stiles of desertion in a sensational private suit. She claims she was forced to sign away her dower and disputes custody of their child, with the grand jury reportedly considering an indictment against Stiles. The guardian for Sophia, HL Pairfield, says Stiles, a wealth farmer from Townley, is believed to be in California.
Patrolman George Novello arrested Antonio Levice and Perpino Farneto, two Italians, after they passed counterfeit half dollars at Third Ave and Spencer Street near the cinema grounds. About $10 in coins were found on Leone wrapped to prevent rubbing, with U.S. secret service alerted and Inspector Lyons visiting the quarters. The case led to a Newark entreaty and a reward.
A two story brick building at 652 Third Avenue owned by Dominick Arace burned after 9 in the evening. Firefighters fought smoky flames from the cellar where a goat was trapped. Driver Frank Johnson of No. Engine Company crawled through coal dust to reach and rescue the animal as crowds watched. The goat was carried out by four firemen amid cheers. The fire is believed incendiary. police investigate with officers Hiney Rogan Kirk Ward present.
City Council approved an additional $4,000 for the Streets and Highways Committee for the year ending June 30, 1909, despite dissension. Mayor Mraving criticized the expenditure, urging review of downtown street projects and proposing a revised limit of $3,000 to align costs with actual needs.
Telegraph dispatch from Danbury Connecticut reports that twenty two hat factories under the United Hatters of America resume operations after a routine union boycott ends. Workers will return to work following a brief stoppage and settlement terms, with firms affected by the dispute resuming production.
The Indiana Fier and Buisbarghy balloon team landed in Dickson Tennessee after a lengthy endurance flight over Ashland City. They claimed the American record for hours aloft with a record previous to forty four hours, while Fisher reported delays and challenging air currents as the basket neared ground.
Frank W Glaser of Rahway avenue was accidentally shot in the face by Frederick Bauer Jr at a rural road house while preparing to shoot pigeons. Glaser, 26, was taken to General Hospital in critical condition with severe facial injuries. Bauer’s father said the weapon may have been loaded and warned Bauer previously.
A Telegraph excerpt reports the widow of Runwell Gage donating vast sums from her late husband’s fortune. It notes she has given away about $25,000 daily for three years, totaling millions, while public reaction questions the sustainability and motives of such philanthropy in a broader social context.
A writ of error was served in a sewer decision. The case involves Walter A. Summerton and others in a court that carries the interruption. The text is garbled but indicates actions by a city or officials and a two week timeframe from today. Names and specifics are unclear due to corrupted OCR.
The market shows uneven demand with mixed trading across sectors. Investors note stronger interest in certain assets while others, including notable names Spin Reading and Gator, see muted activity. Several entities such as Eric Mind Ralliecee and Ohloe are reported selling at year’s end, reflecting a cautious trading environment.
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