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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
3
Elizabeth County officials push for a county park commission to acquire a nearby tract, arguing the land’s beauty and drainage potential, and noting that regional residents would benefit. Judge Ronit and others debate extending authority beyond the city limits to fund via bonds.
Willie Damesy and George Suydant, Plainfield youths, were held by New York police on a charge of malicious mischief. A hearing followed. they were to be returned to North Plainfield officials to face charges.
Telegraph cites conflicting reports of a June raid on Abdul Hamid’s new palace in Salonika. Several Turkish members are said to have been killed as part of a possible effort to liberate the former sultan. Details remain uncertain amid fighting and scattered accounts.
Officer George Novello and Officer Denman knocked for John Mango at 282 Street. Mango, a Polander, charged with disorderly conduct, escaped through a small window at 4 a.m. and has since avoided arrest. The officers did not know Mango lived there. their visit was to make inquiries.
The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Peter D. Overfield, famed Pennsylvania football player now in Nome, to be judge of Alaska's third division succeeding Thomas H. Reid. The appointment follows a bipartisan agreement among Alaska factions led by Delegate Wicker and National Committeeman Shackleford amid pending charges against Reid.
In San Francisco Patrick Calhoun head of United Railways on trial since January 12 for alleged bribery, nearly finished. If defense opts not to present evidence, closing arguments are expected this afternoon. Funeral held for Rudolph Wolfe at his Clark Place home, Rosehill Cemetery, bearing pallbearers Mitta Huber Charles Wacktr Charles Holtz Robert Neilson. Services conducted by Rev. Henry Hale Sleeper.
Washington June 11 The Nebraska prospect of William Jennings Bryan as a Senate candidate creates a notable stir in Congress and among Democrats. He would not seek formal leadership but would gain early prominence with broad debate freedom and his extensive political knowledge.
Miss Helen Morey celebrated her eleventh birthday with a party at her parents home in Westminster Avenue. From 3 to 6 pm guests played games winning prizes in fishing and other contests. Names include Selma Kry mitt Anita Leeds Margaret Stem Olive Roberts Gertrude Heg Marion Ixeman Nancy Jones Adele Buckney Dorothy Williams Vivian Hoover and Aleta Corbet.
Roselle Park Board of Education dismissed Mr. McDonohue prompting a threatened suit for damages to his character. He claims a district clerk notified trustees and a letter from Principal Deyo harmed his job prospects, while the board says a special meeting was held to discuss electric lights and furniture and McDonohue’s dismissal was not decided. The board plans another meeting Monday to consider the matter as pupils plan a dinner in his honor at their homes.
In Trenton a City District Court suit by Tobias Kaplan and Meyer Groos against Samuel Dubs for 500 revealed that John Sykes, imprisoned lawyer, represented both sides in the salt property transaction. Evidence showed Sykes stood to gain 500 from Dubs and did not hand over funds to the plaintiffs. Judge Macpherson ruled for Dubs, noting Sykes's dual representation and failure to turn over the loan. John A Montgomery and Jinton Satterthwait appeared for the plaintiffs and defendant respectively.
Telegrath reports July events as authorities release Narvatori Lima of Marion and Bevarto Ventola of Columbus on bonds of 4000 and 0 respectively. Denniam official Auguste Marfisti remains detained. Inspectors from Canyon, Columbus, Toledo and Cincinnati assist in deciphering letters from a Marion Cleveland Columbus Bellefontaine raid, with more arrests anticipated.
Funeral services for Mrs Hannah Savage were held this morning at Holy Rosary Church with a high mass of requiem by Rev Father Smith. Burial followed in Mt Olivet Cemetery. William Schwartz and family are at Arbury Park.
Police arrested Frank Anderson Frenk Miller and Joseph Duling at 6 am as they alighted from a freight train near Elizabethport station. They were found with tobacco pencils chewing gum and assorted items possibly stolen from freight cars or Union News Company stands along the railroad. The youths, about 20, are held at police headquarters pending investigation by the detective bureau.
The report outlines events around an actress linked to Gould involving stays at Raleigh Hotel and a Virginia farm, with a November 18 appearance in Lynchtburg and subsequent theft of jewelry valued at $65,000. Items include a diamond pendant chain diadem rope of pearl sapphire ring a diamond pocketbook and fourteen September hats. The scandal notes large monthly support from Mr. Gould and a court recess before estate auction details emerge.
The New York market opened with notable strength led by Western Union and Pacific, Great Northern and Union Pacific rising modestly while others fluctuated. The Western Street rally faded, morning gains faded into a generally quiet session with small price changes and some declines. Government securities held steady as stocks showed sporadic advances and retreats in early trading.
A long OCR readout lists volunteers and staff affiliated with a hospital event titled Half-Pay Day. The document enumerates numerous individuals by first and last names, with many titles and affiliations, including doctors, matrons, and ladies auxiliary committee members, from various institutions.
Mayor Mraving stated that The would issue the proclamation for June 14 Flag Day, but would support observance in Elizabeth if the Governor issues a state proclamation. He noted there are more important matters than proclamations in the current agenda.
The Department of Agriculture will probe J F Harms allegations about meat inspection methods at St Louis packing houses. Two department agents will travel to St Louis to examine the issues raised in Harms resignation letter sent to Secretary Wilson yesterday.
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