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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1909

Page

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Victory for Martin bill in House vote on public utility bill

A stalled public utility bill faced a House vote on March 30. Martin led opposition to a motion to reconsider, arguing it would derail the bill. supporters like Sullivan backed him. Voorhees faced tough questioning as the debate stretched. The roll call failed 37 to 21, keeping the Martin bill alive for Senate consideration and signaling a push to April 15 adjournment.

Wan Martin Tn Pal Sullivan Voorhes Middlesex Messrs Union Arged Ptt Senate Union County Erermor Kort Hte Mate Republian Yeaders

Firemen Rescued by Comrades in Sudden Blaze

Trapped on the eighth floor of the Smith-Gray Building at 286 Fifth Avenue, Engine 1 firefighters were hemmed in by a wall flare as flames threatened total destruction. Comrades executed rapid rescue maneuvers to reach them during the 7:20 dark hour incident, preventing a wider catastrophe with careful, immediate action.

New York Stmith-Gray Wittens

Hint at desire to keep Mrs Boyle from Sharon

A telegraph report from the Journal hints at motives to prevent Mrs Boyle from reaching Sharon. Details are sparse, but the noted suggestion points to strategic aims within a broader social context.

Mrs. Boyle Sharon

Tuberculosis Decline Reported For Elizabeth City

Health Inspector L J Richards cites a five year to 1908 table showing Elizabeth's tuberculosis death rate consistently below ten percent national estimates and compares unfavorably only with certain industrial cities. He notes lower overall deaths, reduced congestion, and calls for continued preventive measures and isolation of incipient cases.

National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis L. J. Richards Elizabeth Montclnfr Plainfield Paterson Trenton Camden Richards Tocr TABS Hizabeth

Fall Kills Blind Boy in New York Institution

Julius McCarthy fourteen, pupil at New York Institution for the Blind, fell from bed and died at about six Sunday morning. He was nephew of Mrs James Sullivan of East Grand Street and son of Mr and Mrs Michael McCarthy of Cranbrook Canada. Remains to be shipped to British Columbia for interment. He had become blind and dumb after a sun stroke at age six. He attended Sacred Heart Church and received Holy Communion there.

Julius McCarthy New York Institution For the Blind Ninth Avenue James Sullivan East Grand Street New York Institution Michael McCarthy Cranbrook British Columbia Canada Canadian Pacific Railroad McCarthy New York School Ie Suale Fast Gram Street Livengood Bulliran Sathivan Max Tay Appa

Lifesaving Station Formed At Elizabeth Yacht Club

Elizabeth youth water safety moves forward with a new life-saving crew this summer to protect parties on the waterfront. The club receives life buoy gear from Life Saving HQ in Washington and an emergency kit from the Red Cross. Dr George Lang is named honorary surgeon and will assist during outings as drills begin after the next meeting.

Elizabeth Elisabeth Yacht Club United States Life Saving Headquarters Washington Red Cross Society Lant Recreation Pier

Death penalty proposed for child kidnappers in New Jersey bill

Trenton March 30 A bill would impose the death penalty for kidnappers who fail to return children under 14 unharmed in safe condition. The measure, drafted for the Assembly, drew a divided vote with substantial opposition.

Trenton Neleon B. Gaskill

Local Option Hit in Senate

In Trenton on March 30 the New Jersey Senate rejected the Plummer local option bill with a 14 to 6 vote. Proponents led by Plummer and Ackerman argued for a referendum on local option, while opponents led by Brown and Frelinghuysen argued against it. Senators debated at length, with remarks from J Frank Burke of the Anti-Saloon League, and the result follows a year of continued opposition to local option.

Prema Sta Trenton Senate New Jersey Ackerman Union Bragley Camden Gaunt Glowcaster Gebhardt Hunterdon Minch Cumberland Plummer Salem Atlantic J. Frank Burke New Jersey Anti-Saloon League Burke

Liederkranz Moves to New Elizabeth Headquarters

The Liederkranz Singing Society of Elizabeth will relocate to new headquarters at First Avenue and John Street tomorrow night. Members will meet at Leonhardt's Hall at 7:28 PM and march to Anton Saunrwein's Hall, joining others along the way.

Liederkranz Singing Society of Elizabeth First. Avenue John Strest Leonhardt Elizabeth Avecun Anton Saunrwein

Infants Cause A Stir In Juvenile Court Hearing

Court officers were shocked as infants appeared for Frank Meyerhofer vs Charles Kreig Sinatra and Charles Stussel. A mother and probation officer escorted the children out after the disorder and mistaken identifications. A missing boy was found near Battin High School. The case misnaming led to warrants left at Brusel households.

Frank Mayerhofer Charles Kreig Sinatra Charles Stussel Tol Wirat Avenue Kreig Meins Toy Tronsera Mra Williamson Meyerhofer Deak Bar of Justice Smith Battin High School Routh Broad Street Kreig Svas Brussel

Aged Doctor on Trial in Malpractice Case

The Court of Quarter Sessions heard the trial of Dr. Sherman Cooper, an elderly Westfield physician, charged with malpractice in Nellie Drake's death. Testimony from Nellie’s mother Arabella Drake and Randolph Miller described the February 7 visit, postoperative events, and doctor’s referrals to other physicians as the case unfolded.

Swift Abelstant Hetfield Arabella Drake Gir Randolph 8. Miller Broadway Witnhes du Bois Bunting Randolph Miller Bunting Miller Cooper General Hospital Ad Pa

Governor Fort Denies Change On Direct Primary

Trenton March 30 Sta correspondent reports Governor Fort released a statement disputing morning reports that a meeting with Republican leaders shifted his stance on direct primary. He asserts he holds his longstanding view and would continue to insist strongly on the issue, questioning how such a rumor could spread.

Sta Trenton Governor Fort

Explosion kills eight in Ohio dynamite blast near Pride

Eight men were killed and eleven injured in a Pride area dynamite blast as 400 pounds of dynamite exploded during thawing. Workers, mostly foreigners, had gathered around a warming fire near the Norfolk and Western Railway project. Injured were rushed to a hospital.

Chilcothe Pride Norfolk and Western Neorly

Sound Bridge Advocates Call on the Governor

Delegations from New Jersey boards of trade and the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce met this morning to press for a tor y news deal between Staten Island and New Jersey. Assemblyman Pierce led the delegation, with CENTURY SHOE REPAIRING mentioned in the text.

Trenton New Jersey Boards of Trade Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Staten Island Newie Resemblywan Pierce

Roosevelt Hot Denies Attack On His Life

Ex President Roosevelt denied life threat reports after the Hamburg stopped at Horta Azores to Naples. A passenger, Giuseppe Tosti, allegedly shouted threats but was overpowered by guards. Roosevelt said he knew nothing of the incident until later and pressed no further action. Roosevelt planned rapid recovery and Africa hunt plans, while crowds greeted the ship at Ponta Delgada with officials receiving Roosevelt and his party.

Horta Azores Roosevelt Hamburg Naples Gulseppa Tosti Burmeister Hanbergs Tosti Romevelt Africa Ponta Delgada Kermit Shemmin Tuto

Prosecution of Naar Dropped After Resignation Acceptance

Trenton March 30 The Judiciary Committee reports that Manifred Naar has submitted his resignation as Justice of the Pumey of Trenton which has been accepted and will be filed. The committee recommends no further action beyond publicizing the matter as adequate punishment for any offense.

Iiregha Trenton Manifred Naar Naar

Wall Street Low. Price Movements Mixed Early

The report notes a tepid start on Wall Street as prices move modestly with little conviction. Traders weigh cautious signals amid early volatility and mixed commodity cues, keeping indices near unchanged as sessions begin.

Wall Street

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