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Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1908

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Labor Sermons Promote Brotherhood Interfaith Talk

A trio of Presbyterian churches hosted sermons on labor questions and brotherhood. Rev William Force Whitaker urged workers and capitalists toward interdependence and charity, while Rev B Hamilton discussed an open shop concept and church duties to labor.

First Presbyterian Church William Force Whitaker Inbar Bowntalony Gortlomin Toinune Jad Galilee

May Settle Strike Of Bricklayers Today

The bricklayers union and master masons in the city may settle their strike today after a prolonged dispute. Journeymen walked out when the yearly agreement expired April 1 and the bosses refused to sign a new one. A union committee hoped to confer with the bosses to end the labor standstill.

At & Vanferenen

Carpenter Union Stand Spares Open Shop Fight

Daniel Dippel, a carpenter and builder, issues a written statement denying that Harmonia building work will be done by union men. He declares support for open shop principles and says he will back employers to the end. Workers reportedly resume on the Hermonte building, while Dippel disputes union efforts and cites the Mutual Savings Fund Harmonia committee.

Daniel Dippel Fpray Manter Carpenters’ Association Yarmonia Hermonte Noot Union Offorls Harmonia Daniel Thppel

Man killed by express train at Long Branch drawbridge

John Kubbew, 24, unmarried, of 79 Wall Street, was struck by an express bound for New York and killed near the Long Branch drawbridge on the Kilmath River last evening just before 7. He was removed to the hospital and later claimed by friends.

John Kubbew Long Branch Kilmabeth Kurbibes Wall Street Thix-City Hayway New York

Veterans mark anniversary in Broad Street war camp reunion

Veterans of the Spanish War gathered Saturday night at the Army Hall in Broad Street for a reunion under the auspices of William J. Sewell Camp. About a hundred veterans and officers from the Third Regiment and other units attended the event with speeches, memories, and a program highlighting camaraderie and the fallen comrades.

Spain William J. Sowell Sven Servied J. Madison Hire Pat Boven Lymas Dohnir Moxon Robert L. Daeren Wade Cam Harely Carl Georgia Obio Light Artillery

Fiftieth Annual Report of Elizabeth Orphan Asylum

The Elizabeth Orphan Asylum Association reports a fifth decade of steady care for children, faithful service in all departments, and broad donor support. Sixteen new cases added to the workload, with financial strain from higher living costs and growing demand for admission. Continued on Eighth.

Fitza Orphen Asylum Harris Dones Jty Thompson Joseph Males James H Eliabeth’ Orphan Asylum Association

Firebug Foiled by Police Guard

Police guarded entrances and watched the hall while a firebug attempted arson at a large Eve story event at 140 West Twenty-ninth Street. The assailant crawled the roof and poured kerosene, firing shots as Detective Keifer intervened and the blaze was quenched quickly.

Teteran the Journal Fork Twenty-ninth Street Keifer Spran

Two Thirds Rule in Socialist Candidate Selection Debated

A Chicago dispatch reports a lively Socialist party convention contest over adopting a two thirds rule for presidential and vice presidential nominations. Western delegates oppose Stuttgart conference recommendations, while factions in New England and among labor groups press for changes. Key figures include Will iam Haywood, John C. Chase, and Haslett, with debates over candidate inclusion and party unity expected to stretch over several days.

Peteregh Chicago Orgaplastican National Socialist Ie Inadera Stuttgart Soulélint Bar de Loon Laulust Workers of the World Colormia Washington Oregon Nevada Utah Social Labor Party Debe Atll Mugteme William D. Haywood Denver Sopot Western Federation Miners Hthertz Debi Boarterd John C. Chase Mawaachusetts New York Ifé New Fogland Pennsylvania Firet Haslett Montana

Kidnapped Girl Sought in Elizabeth City

Kidnappers abducted seven year old Servesters for May Russi of Arlington Illinois near her home. City investigators and volunteers hunted clues along Riverside areas and park sites. A ferry gatekeeper recalled two rough men with a child matching the Rosal girl but details remained scant. Parents fled Ardington fearing further abductions as search efforts continued.

May Tiniseype Russi Arington Max

Westminster to Lose Pastor Resigns For Sociological Study

Dr. Mott of Westminster Presbyterian Church announced his resignation effective October 1 to pursue sociological studies. He said plans are undeveloped yet and may lead him to New York for further study, while remaining in Elizabeth for now. He has served since January 1900 after moving from Buffalo and previously studied at Prince University.

Westminster Presbyterian Church William Forea Whitaker First Presbyterian Church de, J Heney Hilott Mokt Juno Thin City South Broad Street Mott Roctol New York Dr. Mott Central Presbyterian Church Buffalo Dubuque Town New Poryport Masa Prince ‘Eom Princeton

Voters Registered in KY Special Election Test

The registration of voters for a Kentucky special election to decide if a portion of Union township joins Elizabethtown was conducted on a full Saturday. Of seventy-nine eligible voters, twenty-eight were registered, while one failed to register because he arrived after the registration hook was closed.

Union Township Elizbeth M Tventy

Milham Eyesight Specialist Presents Tomorrow Big Value Sale

E B Milham, eyesight specialist, promotes major values for tomorrow at Levy's Department Store. The store advertises reduced prices on certain merchandise and invites readers to check tonight's Journal for details. Milham offers free eye examinations and precise lens prescriptions with repairs and tailoring available. Office hours 9 to 5 30. Sun Optical Company further advertises bacon products and a food item list.

Levy Isle of Ial Yalties

Pardoned youth who shot man never entered reform school

Trenton May 11 The court granted a pardon to George Hollins an electrical expert and Somerset Institute graduate who killed a negro in Elizabeth on March 11 1907. He was sentenced to Rahway Reformatory but never admitted due to diphtheria outbreaks and overcrowding. Hollins worked for J G White & Co of New York and had returned home to his mother when the fatal shooting occurred.

Trenton George Holling Sea of Stevens Institute Elizabeth Hollins J. G. White & Co New York Jack Thorn Buckley Young Hollins Atwater Rahway Reformatory Becauion Mawan

Boatman Missing Feared Foul Play Reported

Rumors of violence surround the disappearance of Charlee Midshige near Highland Bewth and Horseshoe Bay. Soldiers were landed from Eldridge’s power boat to search the Hook area. locals report forty dollars in his pocket and fear robbery or harm amid conflicting sightings. Eight children are noted.

Sandy Hook Charlee Midshige Highland Bewth Horseshoe Bay Eldridge Statios Highland Head

Pianos for wedding Music Store 111 Firat

Fifty boys attended a meeting led by Rev Bhen B Cobb of Second Presbyterian Church. Photographs from Dr Cobb’s visit in the Holy Land were shown by stereoptican views. The event promoted a moderate fundraising drive with details by phone or mail for participation.

Holy Land Bhen B.cobh Palestine Cobb The Hoys Firat

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