13 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
1
The meeting backed bill No 219 to abrogate county bounds and urged continuance of county boards. Bennett urged swift action, noting boards improve listing, tax equalization, and efficiency. Debate covered costs, board powers, and governor removal limits, with a five member committee to attend hearings.
Alen invites the public to see their new spring line of ready to wear clothing at Pething store on Broad street. The display features the latest tailoring and design, with new young fashions for spring. Inspectors and unfamiliar buyers are encouraged to view the refined offerings and the fresh features promoted in the new Mandarts range.
Fragmented notice describes Green's department stores on Second Street launching a sale with promises of "wonderful bargains" and new stock. The readable text hints at extended hours tomorrow and Monday, inviting customers to come for special prices and fresh merchandise.
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Secretary Metcalf announced that the battlefleet will depart San Francisco July 0 to continue the around the world voyage via the Suez Canal. He sent a message to Rear Admiral at Magdalena Bay congratulating him and his crew on the cruise’s success.
A coalition of Elizabeth city building and loan associations plans to present a petition to the Legislature on Monday opposing the local option bill 92. The investigatory committee, formed last month, studied pro prohibition arguments in two states and reported at a Wednesday meeting in Tur Hall. The loan groups, including Mutual Savings Fund and Elizabeth Savings, claim 17,000 deposits and argue dry New Jersey would curb business, force stores to close, and hurt depositors lenders fears.
New York reports cite 20 year old Helen Vouhhagen testifying in the Hitchcock case. The state pressed the line of questioning as she stuck to her story amid cross examination about alleged writing of a circle of young girls. The proceedings focused on the accuser’s testimony and the defense’s challenges to credibility.
Fragmented report notes Chief Tenney warned by City Attorney to enforce law amid pending Supreme Court deliberations in Appolonia Cigrezale case. It cites city rules on lodging, rooms, hotels, and venues like bowling alleys, as officials prepare to monitor for violations.
New York reports the Fall River steamer Providence had a fright on the lower freight deck as smoke curled through the hatch. Crew sprang to duty with hoses and pumps while passengers were orderly directed to the deck. The blaze was soon extinguished and damage deemed insignificant.
City Council committee met to draft a new license ordinance governing vending of all goods and to specify exact measures for purchases. The aim is to reorganize the license system and root out abuses in the market.
Chicago March 13 John R Walsh convicted bank wrecker received five years in federal prison from Judge Anderson. Court cited his former business ties age and associations as basis for the minimum term. Walsh to Leavenworth Kansas. he still controls railroads and quarries and has long public ties.
Local ad invites customers to avoid distant specialists and seek first class optical work at Schreiber, located at 101-103 Broad Street, Room 3. The notice emphasizes superior service from the in-town provider.
A fragmentary report mentions Dr Spsteir and the Jefferson Avante Tal case with a reference to the number 14 and a possible Italian phrase. The unreadable text limits detail but records a namesake involved. Further context is unavailable in the readable lines.
A proposed tax on building and loan associations shares faces strong opposition as Assembly bill 253 moves to a 2 pm hearing before the Assembly Banking and Currency Committee in Trenton. Local officials and union county leaders warn the measure would drive investors away, while supporters cite taxation equity and oversight needs.
After years away Bock Brothers return to Elizabeth and reopen a modern grocery at 256 Morris Avenue near the arches and shopping center. Former patrons are invited to visit the updated stock and new services in a convenient location with orders by telephone or mail.
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