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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
1
Teletroph to the revival reports no offer from mine owners on eight-hour workday or union recognition. Miners and operators clash as talks resume with both sides firm, predicting a three-year settlement or strike action.
The Volive Committee of City Council discusses a proposed policy to use dogs in the police department. Members weigh the costs and potential value of canine units against regular force spending. Several council members favor delaying full adoption and seek more evidence before committing funds.
Fragmentary notice notes a sale closing date and changes to premises at Betwied's. Details are unclear, but the item mentions room enlargements and a tie related to the sale action.
Former Governor Stokes spoke on New Jersey education and patriotism at Roselle High School, praising local Citizens League and noting education as a foundation of progress. Dr J J Savitz and Edward P Tenney spoke on local school conditions as pupils performed music.
A meeting of Bond Street merchants and the Retail Clerks Protective Association discussed delaying the 6 pm closing. Merchants reported revenue declines from early closing, urged cooperation to preserve street trade, and asked the clerks to consider a measured approach. J J Bardis urged union outreach at the next meeting to avoid conflict.
Fragmentary weather snippet reports a temperature of 78 degrees recorded yesterday with stray words about winter, calendar notes, ads, and unclear local references. The garbled text limits precise details but centers on past weather and stray artifacts.
Fragmentary OCR reads like an event note in Texas dated March 18. It mentions a 100K celebration and Saint something but details are unclear.
New York contractor Charles Hy Peckworth expects to start work on Elizabeth's new post office within two months barring delays. The general contract is awarded to Veet company with subcontract details and successful welder selections still to be announced. Peckworth warns of the large workload and project complexity.
In an interview with a Journal reporter the Very Rev Dean Gessner pastor of St Patrick's Church said local option is not the remedy for Elizabeth excise conditions. He urged enforcing St Louis style laws with $1000 license and permanent revocation for violations. He declined to discuss politics further and noted enforcement is key. He also spoke of efforts to keep saloons closed on Sundays and questioned the city’s excise board actions amid mayoral influence.
Washington March 12 ex Representative Watson conferred with President and later declared We've got 'em licked in reference to the insurrection. When pressed for a majority he said We've got enough and added I'm glad I'm alive on a fine day.
Crowds crowded the store as anniversary sale winds down with shoppers taking advantage of final day discounts. Staff urged customers to hurry as limited stock remained and doors closed at sunset.
The 87 year old Rev Antoinette Blackwell spoke before the Political Study Club calling taxation without representation tyranny and urged women to engage publicly for enfranchisement. She noted the long struggle since her 1847 Westward speech and predicted women soon win the vote in New Jersey.
Local clergy largely support a campaign by coach drivers to curb Sunday funerals. Drivers cite long hours and no weekly rest, urging arrangement of funerals on weekdays to allow Sundays off. Catholic clergy oppose funerals on Sunday except when unavoidable, while Protestant leaders back reducing Sunday services.
Trenton March 19 Governor Fort, after several days of grip illness at his Lakewood home, is well enough to resume duties and will attend the Capitol today to review pending legislation. About half a dozen bills pushed by the Legislature await his consideration, including a main measure to extend the law against carrying concealed weapons.
A fragment from the Journal page promotes a sale at Louis Peacoer's 10 Cent Store on First Street and Broadway. The ad emphasizes bargains on miscellaneous items and features the line up of brand names and window displays to attract shoppers.
The Sons of Erin announce this year’s St Patrick’s night banquet will outshine all prior events. City Attorney James A. Lundy will preside at the evening, with Father Tangy and Assemblyman John J. Matthews among the speakers. Other honorees include Martin Devlin Peter Daly Captain O Leary and East State Deputy Fay of the Knights of Columbus.
New York date line reports C. Tamales, a North Carolina inventor, convicted of manslaughter in the first degree for the murder of Harry B. Suydans, a curb broker from Plainfield. He was sentenced to not less than eighteen years nor more than nineteen years and six months, and his lawyers will not appeal.
Telegraph reports the Metropolitan freighter I. F. Dimock stranded near Orleans, Massachusetts amid a forty mile gale. Captain Thompson and part of the crew remain aboard as the revenue cutter Gresham and Boston salvage tugs standby for rescue and assistance.
Telegraph report from New York notes mixed stock activity with early gains across Interborough Metropolitan and others, while some shares showed modest rises. Government bonds are described as erratic with overall market mood cautious and trading volume uneven.
Detective arrests Yakob Rekucki in Newark related to the shooting of Rev. Jennet Ansiane at St Stanilaus rectory. Police say Rekucki, ex sexton of St Adelbert's, aided by statements from witnesses, may reveal more about the crime and motives as funeral arrangements proceed. Several arrests follow and police vow continued action.
In Marlin Texas on March 12 Cy Seymour Giants center fielder was barred from the New York Giants lineup after a confrontation with Artie Latham the Giants coach Seymour was removed from the roster and waivers would be sought as McGraw confirmed.
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