27 Mar 1908
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
1
Berlin and Washington exchange denials as Germany insists Ambassador Tower must explain the Hill appointment. Reports say Kaiser approved Hill last November and Tower may resign, with U S officials pressing for a clear answer on the unease over Hill's acceptability.
Hearing in Trenton March 27 before the House Committee on Education reviews tax limits and mill property assessments tied to library funding. Local officials and the Rane Band Co hardware division are mentioned in the agenda as participants.
In Trenton on March 27 Governor York signed Senator Ackerman’s bill reducing probate fees for estates up to 200 dollars. The act, following Bell’s measure, halves or thirds the former fees for small estates and applies a balance due if later the estate exceeds 200 dollars.
Frederick Kleiner sixty a Swiss native well known in German fraternal circles was struck and killed by an express at the Schiller street crossing after midnight. Bernard Ludwig narrowly escaped, as the two men returning from a Schuat van Corps meeting waited for a freight train to clear. Kleiner lived at 444 Schiller street and worked in the Singer plant oil milling department. He belonged to multiple fraternal and civic groups and funeral services are planned at his home with attendance from his associations. The remains will be cremated at Rosehill Crematory after services Sunday afternoon.
Governor Fort signed bills authorizing Trenton to purchase or condemn land for a City Hall and to erect it, repealed last winter’s defective City Hall bill, reappointed two Hoboken education board members, allowed boroughs to borrow up to 12000 for property and fire houses, and raised Cape May county judge salary to 1800 a year.
Emanuel F. Philips, president of Union Refrigerator Co of Milwaukee, sued the McClure Company for 100000 for libel alleging acceptance of railroad company robes. A jury in the United States Circuit Court awarded him 15000 in Milwaukee amid the telegraph transmission from New York dated March 27.
A telegraphic report states a Senate bill authorizes $3,000,000 for war department work to strengthen the Mississippi river defenses and riverfront at New Orleans. The measure aims to extend protection of the river and its banks. The passage occurred in the Senate today with intent to support river infrastructure and security.
The morning session of the Union County Woman's Christian Temperance Union was held at the Ful ton Street M M Church. Mrs E R Fuller of Westfield spoke on On to Washington, urging prohibition and a clean government. Emma L Blarr of Rahway also spoke, stressing the need to end licensed saloons and the deaths and wrecked homes caused by liquor. (Continued on Fourth Page).
A fragmented notice notes a showing of confirmation dresses in a department store display window. The item lists related department sections and a journal sale in New York, with partial references to Jersey City and terminal areas.
A meeting is planned in the Hay Building at 8 o'clock next Thursday to devise a plan for handling stray dogs during swimmer months. Mayor Ryan, Council President Collins, and Health Officer Richards will attend with a council committee and Judge Whittemore representing the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The Board of Health and the SPCA have debated responsibility, and funds are tight. a workable solution is sought to curb roaming dogs.
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on a complaint filed by Central of New Jersey Philadelphia and Reading and Baltimore and Ohio against the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad alleging unjust discrimination in through rates. The dispute centers on withdrawal of through rates and facilities between Jersey City and Harlem Terminal New York while older terms remain with Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley.
Washington reports say Representative Sherman of New York continues to improve after meeting at Garfield, with officials hopeful he will be allowed to leave the institution in a few days. Indicates a smoother public line amid ongoing political shifts.
Telegraph report from New York states Mme Anna Gould denied engagement to Prince de Sagan after friends suggested private discussions. She declined to discuss future marriage plans, saying she cannot discuss the matter further and dislikes notoriety.
An invitation notices readers to call about renovating bedding at 84 Jefferson Street, ShaeR ee. The text mentions winter aeration and various unclear terms like union business and petty thes, but centers on inviting action for renovation services.
Trenton March 27 The Houses for an assembly bill requires any agent of a corporation who promotes or opposes passage of legislation to have his name entered on a state register. Legislative agents at hearings must also be registered and sworn expense statements filed after adjournment. A $200 fine is provided for violations. The bill mirrors an Assembly proposal and is part of measures affecting the State Board of Equalization and excise regulations.
An assortment of advertisements lists ELIZ commercial college offerings in shorthand bookkeeping and English with day and evening sessions at 207 Broad Street and contact E McMickle. Also listed HL Schreiber repair services at 101-103 ae street and a April Fool Party by Sughrue's School of Danclogs with runaway features and promotional notes.
A city library campaign gains force as a 36 member special committee, led by ex Chanceller Magie, outlines petitions publicity and finance groups. The aim is municipal support under the state library law with an April 3 meeting to elect officers and finalize committee makeups.
Leaming, noted specialist, discussed at Sun Optical Offices. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but references indicate a notable professional connected with optical work and local business in the city. The fragment mentions addresses and names associated with a union and a trial or event.
A damaged ad copy touts a grand millinery display with new models daily. It cites Madam Shinet as a renowned French milliner and designer, urges readers to visit Levy's Department Store in New York, and claims prices are among the lowest. Other notices list dental services and various businesses amid garbled text.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.