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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

Page

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Laying Cards With Servant Wife Alleges Abuse

Mrs Mia Rogers files suit in Chancery against former Camden Senator alleging twenty nine years of cruelty and abuse including violent incidents over card games with a hired servant. She seeks alimony and home protection as she recounts assaults and fits of rage tied to heavy intoxication and a breaking dispute at their Mt Vernon home in Camden.

Specter Teurmel Rt of Chancery Mia Senetor Jatare Maracahi Hin Rogers Anki ‘Willon Furter Apoh Inia Mt. Vernon

Old-Employee Shot Down as Adams Express Thief

Philadelphia May 14 Frederick Zimmerman a twelve-year employee of the Adams Express Company was shot and killed by a special policeman while resisting capture during a looting attempt. The theft had cost the firm hundreds of dollars in mortgation and perishable goods before the arrest following weeks of missing cargo.

Journal Philadelphia Adams, Fxpress Company Frederick Zimmerman Pennsylvania Railroad Adama Express Company Zimmerman

Man Injured After Fall From Newark Car Platform

Herman Blase, 40, a motorman for the Public Service Corporation, was seriously hurt last evening when he fell from the front platform of a Newark Elizabeth car at Smith Street and Rebecca Place. He struck his head on the street, was unconscious, and transported to Alexian Hospital. He regained consciousness early this morning and doctors feared a possible skull fracture, though recovery is expected.

Herman Blase Yenta Gil First Street Public Service Corporation Newark- Elizabeth Smith Street Rebecca Place Biaas Rebecca Pins Blase Alatform Alexian Hospital Clark Blass Beh

Lamp Explosion Causes Narrow Exits at Firat Street Home

A kerosene lamp exploded on the second floor at 26 Firat Street, occupied by James Lannigan, sparking a small fire around 10 30 last night. Fire alarm from Station 69, minor damage, occupants escaped in night attire. A closet and shed area on Morris Avenue sustained light burns. overall damage described as trivial.

Hooss Firat Street James Lannigan Amiall Rede Isha Wagan Abed Lome Binza Ta Morris Avenue

Man and Wife Guilty of Stabbing Affray

Dominico Horrill and Exuma his wife were found guilty in the Court of Quarter Sessions of stabbing Michael Pisco an Italian in Peterstown. The jury convicted them after a brief trial. Pisco suffered five stab wounds and was in critical condition at one point, with fears he would die.

Dominico Horrill Exuma Michael Pisco Peterstown Pisco

In Trouble Over Wheel on Jersey Pier

Captain Peters of the First oiner station confronted a youth attempting to dispose of a wheel on a Jersey pier. The wheel seized, the youth fled, was pursued by men in a wagon, and he was recaptured in Madison Avenue yard. He claimed a store man paid him for the wheel and released him.

Peters Jersey Madison Avenue

Spring Styles A Plenty Reported In Rave News

A quirky local note describes spring fashion with references to tees and outfits. The piece highlights casual wear, color themes, and evolving wardrobe choices seen in the community. No strong events or people named.

May Sale Shoes at Second Street Store

A local ad fragment advertises a May sale on shoes at a shop on Second Street. The notice mentions Women’s and Men’s footwear with special prices. It urges readers to visit the store today for bargains and bargains.

U S Weighers Held as Conspirators

New York report says Antonio and Philip Music of A Musici n Son and F P Pumyasilopouto were held on 3000 bail for trial on charges of defrauding the Government through false weighing of figs and cheese. Also arrested in Brooklyn were Joseph Quinn Thomas O Gliddi and Joseph McMahon on conspiracy to defraud and filing false customs records. Indictments allege a scheme to shortweigh imports by hundreds of pounds with false invoices and weighers casting reports to match. Duty on cheese cited as eight cents per pound.

New York Antonio and Philippo Musics A. Musicn & Son F. P. Puymyasilopouto Hough Joseph Quinn Thomas O .Gliddi Joseph McMahon Brooklyn United States Marle Manhattan Mel

Old Sewer Assessment Causes Legal Tangle

A court hearing tomorrow will confirm the assessment related to new sewer improvements along a New Jersey avenue. The case centers on who pays for the project and how the funds are credited against individual property owners, with long-standing assessments and court actions at stake.

Assamment New Jersey Temore Ma A. deRaisnea Alinhareet

Roselle Man Sues for Divorce and Desertion

Newark May 14 Special to the Journal James Hann of Newark files a chancery suit for divorce against Mabel Irene Hannalony of Roselle Park on the grounds of desertion. The couple separated in 1903 within two days after their first anniversary and have remained apart since amid unclear circumstances.

Newark Court of Chancery Mabel Irene Hannalony Reselle Park James Hanof Hannekas

Freeholders Dinner Planned for May 19 in Gloucester

Arrangements are under way for the annual Freeholders dinner of the Union County Boat of Breeholder s to be held in Gloucester on May 19. Invitations have been issued and the event promises a morning gathering with planned festivities.

Freeholders Union County Boat of Gloucester

Sale Near Close Sparks Market Hype

Fragmentary text notes a sale near closing time with generic market terms and unclear entities. No concrete persons or organizations are identifiable from the readable portion.

Kermit Roosevelt Lost Night in African Wilds

Nairobi dispatch reports Kermit Roosevelt went missing for a night while hunting near Machakos. He rode in darkness using a pocket compass until dawn when he found Kin station, then returned to camp as a relief expedition prepared to go toward Ja Ja ranch. All present are in good health.

Nairobi Bba Tay Welt Reda Kia Im. Oy Col. Roosevelt Ja Ja Ranch Machakos

Rate Hearings Cause Mix Up and Delayed Action

A special Board of Trade committee on express rate reforms faces confusion as state railroad commissioners who heard evidence are out of office and no notes exist. The missing testimony jeopardizes action, with a path forward unclear before the next Legislature. Officials may seek executive cognizance while noting some improvements and fewer complaints since the inquiry began.

Board of Trade Board of Railroad Commissioners Fitzabeth State Commission Signa Congdon Jorge Meangeagher Rada Premnt Cognizance Express Elizabeth Petrons

Verdict too small appeal taken in wreck case

An 18 year old girl Caulfield via her mother Mary Caulfield challenges a Circuit Court ruling claiming serious injuries from a Public Service Corporation incident. She seeks $10,000 alleging the mower accident caused the wreck and enduring harm, with testimony indicating the car was stopped and then thrown.

Caulfield Public Service Corporation Mary Caulfield Ree Abe I “Saharies Gma

Schwed's Shoes Meet Footwear Dedication Event

Fragmentary OCR notes show a shoe event at Schwed's Shoes with scattered details about a 600 te He ne Bs Meet. Readers should note unclear text but reference to footwear, a time frame, and a dedication theme.

Miss McShane Sues Public Service Railway for 2000

Miss Margaret McShane sues the Public Service Railway Company for 2000 claiming permanent injuries from a January 1 trolley car incident. She says she was alighting at East Grand and Broad when the car started, throwing her to the ground and injuring her back and hand. She has received ongoing medical care and alleges permanent harm. Represented by William Groves and William Wel skeil. the trolley company is represented by Alvah Clark.

Vba Margaret McShane Ming Public Service Railway Company Miss McShane K. M. van Wart Pearl Street Benjamin A. Vail

Jewelry clues in murder probe amid Jewish cemetery finds

Providence police widen hunt for Laura Meuester killer after bracelet and handkerchief found near her body. Investigators traced a suspect who claimed guilt but was not detained, as authorities pursue confessions and trace jewelry patterns to identify the slayer.

Providence Joral Laura Meuester Gilbert Deven

Wall Street Mixed as Market Wavers in Thin Session

Telegraph reports on weak to mixed action across stocks with early gains fading. Copper and steel show slight strength while Consolidated Gas and various industrials dip. rails and speculative issues pull back as government bonds hold steady and overall trading remains cautious.

Jowrnal Pacific Boke Vimofoge Advancee Irene Delaware Hindeon Road and Industrist Tade Gates & Point

Heinze Faces Re-Indicted Plea of Not Guilty

New York May 14 F A Heinze reindicted by the Federal Grand Jury on misappropriation of Mercantile National Bank funds while president. He pleaded not guilty. Bond of 50000 continued. Indictment mirrors one in Morteman case. Co-defendants Wallam and Tomlinson appeared for Heinze. He reserved right to change pleas within a week.

New York F. A. Heinee Federal Grand Jury Mercantile National Bank Heinze Ann Bond Charles W. Morteman Funda Mercantily National Bank U. 8 Ah Wallam A ‘Tomlinson Nasist T!iples

Former Elizabeth man fatally hurt in runaway carriage incident

William Stainger 28 was fatally injured after being thrown from a carriage in Wright Street near Washington Park Staten Island. He sustained multiple fractures and died at Amalth Infirmary West New Brighton after a trolley car frightened the horse. The driver Esther Riseingor of Port Richmond was uninjured. scene witnessed by children playing in the park.

William Stainger Turindus Wb Marshall Washington Park Chidren Aime Risinger Bmtt Bucher Pranklin Richmond Terrace Port Richmond Staten

Hatpin Swallowed Haltimore Woman Recovers After Surgery

A Baltimore woman, Beatty Street resident Jahnert, swallowed a hatpin during a peach frenzy. An ornamented hatpin became lodged in her throat, necessitating hospital surgery to remove the obstruction.

Haltimore Maersene Tahnert Beacon Maryland

Noted Trenton Banker Dead After Long Illness

Hugh H. Hamill, a renter of rent deposits and a prominent banker in Trenton, died today after a long illness. The notice reports his association with the Deposit Company and the Teal Seminary, noting his local prominence and the circumstances of his death.

Jovenai Trenton Hugh H. Hamill Prissetee Teal’ Seminary

Y M C A Chooses Teams for Inter Club Races

The Y M C A selected two racing teams from tryouts to represent the club in inter club races. The first team includes Rol Loeser Tom Trimble Mark Richards A Darkhuff and Chris Lorstr with a substitute. second team lists H Paria Lesser Jim Williams Edward Scrivers and Edward Von Steen as sub.

Renal Oral Rol Loeser Tom Trimble Mark Richards A. Darkhuff Chris Lorstr H Paria Lesser Jim Williams Edward Scrivers Edward von Steen Y. Bf. C. AL Ah Flinabeth Change Banda

Hendrik Haden Seen Through Staten Island Bound Trip

A fragmented report notes Hendrik Haden traveling toward Braten Island Bound on a notable journey. It suggests possible guidance at the factory site, but details are unclear and no firm actions are reported.

Wayer Hendrik Haden Braten Singer Factory

Defends Delinquent Tax Suit Refuses to Surrender Property

A Circuit Court case against Frank M. Bacon concerns possession of the Moe property at West Fifth and New Streets, Plaingeld. Dreier, who bought from the city, seeks quiet title under the Martingx net of 1886 and asserts Bacon holds property via will heirs. Trial proceeds with key defenses and damages claims discussed.

Frank MM. Bacon Moe West Fifth and New Mr. Bacon Torecoure Harry Dreier

Tragedy at Kauffmann Home Ends Mother's Life

Mil dred Wenke eight years old dies after a gunshot wound and her mother Mrs George J Wenke shoots herself then drinks carbolic acid at the Kauffmann home on Jefferson avenue. The mother dies shortly after, hospital reports say the child died at General Hospital at 10 40 last night. Authorities report the scene on the third floor with the weapon placed in the child’s mouth. Motive remains a mystery as family and physicians offer theories.

Mildred Wenke George J. Wenke Sim Josephine M. Kauffmann Jefferson Avenue General Hospital Kauffmann Fred Shea

Jerome Prosecution Looms Over Antesaloon League

Detroit report dated May 1 outlines impending legal action by Jerome against the Antesaloon League. The text cites sources The Geel Michigas Luned Devonth and Grumés egninet Gedat Salvo Teaget, with details unclear due to OCR quality, but indicates official proceedings are forthcoming.

Detroit Rte Tc Geel Michigas Lune Devonth & Grumés

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gen. Rogers Camden Mra Elizabeth A Michael Benders Erate August Melcker Ore Adams Express Ermat Zoe Armat EM Mac U.S Roselle So &M Bes Et Kermit Roosevelt Schwed P. S.R Wall Street Damaller Hersh Fe Tag Bille Hightow Lpe Hs Tock N.Y Weat Geo. W. Wenke Mercantile Bank Morse Wea Sergelfa Tee Ee Decker Louise Wenke Sebiool Sny Onty Har Min Woake Sanieeie Uobalan Jerome Antesaloon League
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