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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1909
Page
10
A damaged report recalls efforts by the street committee to maintain thoroughfares yesterday. A mayoral aide suffered a street accident while inspecting gutter work and a fire occurred near a co venist. The mayor urged adherence to safety rules and praised street crews for timely cleanup and ash removal.
Theron Shattuck of Ania wins a land Amenosa trap shooting handicap, breaking twenty straight. The event features competitors from Springfield Als, Livington, W. A. Wettlent, Lew Siching, and George Bunn, with Shattuck posting top scores of twenty and nineteen in morning rounds amid a quadruple tie.
A fragmentary report describes a food fight at rLuis Island before Taft involving immigrants and labor issues. The text is garbled with names and phrases, but suggests political controversy and friction centered on privilege and local officials. The piece references a president and a restaurant-related scandal but lacks clear facts.
The stock market opened quiet as Interborough-Metropolitan and other major issues showed modest declines. Maryland and weaker issues led the retreat, while several bonds and the stronger names held steady. upbeat notes appeared from some sectors but the overall trend was cautious with profit realisation.
Telegraphic dispatch notes former Governor Hoke Smith and the recently elected governor related to a railroad commission event. Smith, a prominent figure in the last campaign, met with the governor for the first time in years amid political maneuvering and public discussion of state governance.
Fire broke out at a rubber plant in the city causing heavy smoke and evacuation. Fire crews contained the blaze with reports of one child and mother rescued. cause under investigation as authorities cordon off the area.
The list records the Schval No 6 students with perfect attendance for the year across four grades. Names include Harold Voelker William Bruner Benjamin Harrison Eugene Jobo Frank Strober Julia Siess August Englert Arthur Kull August Kolich Mary Kolich Sophia Seetrath Louise Cue Henry Joho Julie Babing Stephen Zeynek Mary Coplin Joseph Helle Petermen Harry Davin John Gyurko Louis Lehman Ferdinand Kolbe Florence Heiperts Charlot Kaulfers Paul Szodome Hugo Voelker Fred Fuchs Louis Koypin Harold Collard Henry Hiding Lillie Seefrath Anna Joing John Vigh Agnes McCrackne Stephen Csihor Alice Synthos Carl Sennelder Josephne Jake Ina Zeyook Julia Stark Harry Decker Vera Jer Mira Tetter Alfred Knott Fred Atter Helen Herman Louis Keller Filam Priva Adubon McFarlane Frieda Rehmilt Evastan red Kloepfer Tacoh Tuttor Predio lich.
Roselle June 20 Special 48 The Jegend reports ex mayor William T West of Roselle is home recovering from a dislocated shoulder and a fractured elbow after a collision on Mor tie avenue Elizabeth. His son was in the carriage front seat while Mrs West and Miss Ada Watts sat rear. The carriage wheels were wrecked and the car bearing gear and front end damaged. West Jr. jumped free and escaped injury along with his mother and sister.
Special to the Loornat Roselle Park June 2. Peter Patchock an Italian peanut vendor on Loount Place was robbed of 35 dollars on Rahway Avenue near Roselle early evening. His push cart was knocked into a wagon by two men who pretended to help collect wrecked merchandise and the pocket sting occurred while guards pretended to assist. Patchocka reported the robbery to Marshal Birmingham who is investigating.
At the Garwood Board of Education meeting last night district clerk salary set at 125 per year. William T. Front named janitor of Jefferson School at 400 per year. Meeting notes indicate two new teachers added to the teaching staff.
The City Council Public Building Committee reviewed several property owner requests to frame buildings in Duluth View within the Brenn tin area. The committee decided not to vary from the poster and rejected all applications for wooden frame additions, maintaining limits in the congested business portion.
Public figures from The City Council Committee on Railroads and Street Maintenance and local associations met with President McCartar of Bervica Corporation to seek an extension of the South Broad street project to Found and double tracking. No immediate action was taken. another conference was scheduled.
The Eliza Bhool Alamni Association awarded prizes for excellence at the Battle School commencement. Miss Nora A. Way, valedictorian, and Edward J. Grasamat, president of the association, led the event. First prize of 15 dollars went to Miss Way. second prize of 10 dollars to Miss Dorette Hoare. Miss Elinor H. Clement earned honorable mention.
Baltimore police reveal a letter found on Robert B. Eastman claiming he killed a woman in his bungalow after a party and disposed of the body to self protect. Detectives search bay inlets for an accomplice while questions rise over if Eastman acted alone or with Mrs Woodill in a prearranged plan.
Reports from Annapolis Maryland describe a mysterious craft said to have carried merrymakers from the city to a destination a week ago. Police have searched launches and nearby reads. a girl nicknamed "the girl at Annapolis" cannot be located. Detectives suspect a camp near Ivre and continue inquiries. In another item, Mrs Ab hort Kight claims to be mother of Edith May Woodill, recounting the daughter's 19th century adoption after her husband was murdered.
The State Board of Education secured a 180 day school year requirement with actual attendance. Elizabeth keeps schools open into September and June, with some towns in New Jersey closing in July. State aid hinges on days attended, so longer runs yield larger shares. Elizabeth has varied attendance, with 185 days last year and 105 in a previous year. Despite longer days, fear of harsh conditions is downplayed as rooms are crowded yet safer than open streets.
Star of Elizabeth Connell D of Ay reports the annual election of officers with J Gunther named councillor and Brady Cramer Handschuch Kalory Lockhart Derres Sechnaiders Parvin Clark Cammann Retzaky chosen for various posts. Installation planned next month and council to attend Newark ice cream social June 29 under Good Intent Council.
The United Holy Name Societies of Elisabeth plan a quarterly vesper service at Sacred Heart Church. Members from Bt Patrick s Holy Beauty Barred Heart and Mary s Michaal s will attend, meeting at Sacred Heart school hall at 7 o clock and marching to Raid Street then to the church led by priest and altar boys.
City Council committee discussed adding a porte-cocheres to Leon's Theatre. Plans by J Ben Beatty show a bent iron glass-roofed structure over the sidewalk, extending from the entrance. City Attorney James Connolly advised on jurisdiction while a safety inspection of the theatre and adjacent sidewalk was urged to avoid hindering firemen or blocking shop access.
City Council committee and the Board of Fire Commissioners met at City Hall last night to review the Fire Department budget for the year ending June 30 2010. The commissioners argued for higher appropriations including an $8000 request for an automobile fire engine and raises in salaries and payroll. The Finance Committee will consider the matter and bring it to the City Council at the next meeting.
Eb Hoare aged 48 of 140 Callet Street died shortly before 1 yesterday at Alexina General Hospital after a Central Rail train struck him while he waited for a Port Keaton train at the Elizabethport station. He had worked for the Central Railway Company and was a member of St Patrick's Church and the Patrick Alliance Branch No 1. Survived by widow Mrs Margaret Moore and brother Daniel Toara of 200 Clarks Plane. County Physician Westell issued death certificate and permit for burial.
Trenton June 26 Adjutant General announces Captain John M Rogers will succeed Colonel James B Kiger as head of the Second Regiment. General Badder says retirement and the Gates of National Guard appointments reflect a shift to recognizing the Guard in promotions.
Secretary A P Hughes of the Board of Education asks all newsboys with badges to renew them. They must report to the City Hall office next week by badge number: 1 to 7h and 76 to 150 on Monday, 151 to 200 on Tuesday, over 200 on Wednesday, with Thursday for any remaining.
St Michael’s School held its commencement in the new parish hall with diplomas awarded to Albert Relbert Frank Wherle Miss Kortha Wats Miss Anna Bauer and Mita Falasehmidt. An entertainment program featured a dramatic work by students and a centerpiece entitled Dan Traut peschenck. Twelve Little Chinamen, a boys’ act, drew audience applause.
In Linden, an ongoing feud between Hyun and Mr and Mrs Patrick Maher led to a City Criminal Court appearance as Hyun was arraigned for assault against the Mahers. Both sides posted bonds to keep the peace, but later a separate arrest of Nevins renewed tensions before all were discharged.
City Hall last night hosted a Board of Education committee meeting to review applicants for the business manager post. The panel has not chosen a winner and will report at the board’s next meeting. names of candidates were not made public.
The Star Wheelmen will stage a large outdoor concert outside their headquarters at Kizabsth avenue and Fifthtreet on Thursday evening July 1. The Wheelmen plan to elect officers at the event and promise a notable evening of music that should delight hundreds of downtown residents.
A clambake organized by three local courts and members of all three was held at Mytnichners Bell, with a broader event planned for early beet month at Galloping Fill. Leaders Coward Guccey and Advence chaired the committee meeting, noting a tentative but lively gathering despite incomplete details and no initiation.
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