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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1909

Page

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City to get fairer deal from P S C

Public Service Corporation officials represented at a schedule conference with the city council rail committee. Chairman Moore said a final report will be submitted June 1 with a revised schedule agreeable to both sides. He indicated reforms will be felt immediately after June 1 and the city seeks the best possible improvements without weakening its position.

Richard E Daneorth Frank Bergeo Jobn Gettlega Hirzawihimelon Publicervice Corporation Railroad Committee Cairman Charles H. Moore Ering Hem Moore P. S&c

City Said to Be Wide Open After Incident

Fragmented notes describe apparent breaches in a city area with doors left ajar and authorities suspecting an orchestrated effort. Eyewitnesses allege opportunistic thefts and a pattern of espionage among local operatives as investigations continue.

Armenians Saved Americans at Hadjin Loyal Defenders Honored

London report credits Armenian resilience with sparing Americans and the Hadjin community from mob violence during the crisis. A young metalworker’s iron proof and a cautious inventor’s warning are noted as pivotal moments in the defense, highlighting courage and loyalty amid upheaval.

Suit Against Officer: Injuries in District Court

The suit of T F Hrugey against Patrolman Willan McCracken for 500 damages for alleged injuries is in District Court before Judge Clark McK Whittemore. City Attorney James Connolly for defendant. Inder James Kelly leads for plaintiff. Det HP Conver testified on injuries from the alleged attack, noting a badly marked bruise and left tibia injury.

T. F. Hrugey Pastrolman Willan McCracken Clark McK. Whittemore Jaiis AL Connolly Inder James Kelly Conver Mia Beugey Bonn

Repair Your Walks On First Street Urged

Property owners along First Street have been ordered by Street Commissioner Thompson to repair sidewalk walks in front of houses and stores. The First Street Association plans action toward securing the Contrary Railroad Company to fix crosswalks over the tracks, after a recent meeting highlighted the dangerous, waterlogged conditions that force pedestrians into the roadway.

First Street Lave Thompson Howara First Street Association Regent First

Veraston Crew Stricken by Mosquitoes En Route to Madeira

The Veraston, a British tramp steamship from Kingston with a new crew, reached port after a southern voyage to Para via the Madeira River. Mosquito bites left most officers ill and several crew members dead or ashore for treatment. the ship was disinfected and allowed to proceed.

Amp Patronoun Malarte Batag Rivagel Verarton Kingston Veraston Madeira Para Sithoyeh Aly Bricken Ometian di Ca

Lost Child Found In Peterstown Yesterday

A two year old girl was found wandering yesterday afternoon and taken to the police headquarters. She remained under care for several hours until her mother arrived. The child is believed to belong to Peterstown.

Peterstown

Record of arrests and a rare native encounter reported

Police logged a record period with few arrests, a Saturday to Sunday stretch. In Mornington Island a chief protector reported finding natives who had not previously met white men, prompting search and observations on judgment and integration. The Plainfield Journal notes an afternoon edition from News Company pages.

Semat Raturday Mornington Ieland Gale Garratharey Feotace Howard

Socialist Speech and Lawsuit Highlight Local News Events

A Socialist speaker at All Souls Unitarian Church argued state control and reform, claiming poverty would fade with redistribution and industry ownership. Frederick Child, from this city, sues Diehl Manufacturing for 20000 in a circuit court after a factory accident that severed his left hand. J Fallon represents the plaintiff, and Diehl is the defendant.

Frederick” Child Eliy Vail Diehl Manufacturing Company Timit Diehl Company Child Tte Ax & Laborer Et Z Ofinek Iyuine J

Wounded spectator as dramatic rifle act goes wrong

A Mid Middlesex Music Hall performance ended with a rifle shot during Mme Clementine’s turn injuring a man just above the left eye. Doctors attended as the curtain fell and a singer followed, with manager Br. Graydon apologizing for the mishap and noting no serious injuries beyond the wound.

Thera William Tell Middlesex Music Hall Saya Eng’ College Hospital Clementine Mme Mark Leslie Br. Graydon Greydon Greprmaniatius

Try to Enjoin Liquor Action in Beigel Cooper Case

A federal injunction action in Trenton seeks to restrain Beigel Cooper Company from distributing liquor via wagons in violation of excise acts. Promeuter Swift and other firms named may join if ruling permits. Court set for Monday. Acker Merrill Cosidit mail K H Muncy among opponents.

P Opera United States District Court Trenton Beigel Cooper Company Promeuter Swift Vtaky Dhocmabert Ap Acker, Merrill & Cosidit Mail K. H. Muncy Biegel-Cooper Company New York Han Comcast Amie A Grand Jury

Second Jury Panel Drawn For May Term Court

Sheriff Kirkland drew the second panel for the May term before Judge Atwater. Nineteen jurors hail from Elizabeth, with names including Theodore Townley Darwin Foote Charles Waters James Cameron Henry Robinson Julius Alrott Anthony Guster Joby Fredericks George Angus Bernard Levy Honey Hraasen Louis Quint Jr Leo Dutllas Willa Bedlington Francia William Moejindeld William Sanford Albert Park Clifford Brader Robert Lea Bateman Thatcher George Bolcher Thaddeus Down Salmon Baker Harry Werter Floyd Woodhall Frank Melnnery Weatfeld Samuel Winter John Fister Edward Randolph Summit Johnathan Honnett Stephen Bartow Irving Morelay James Ryan Halway William Hoblteel George Miller Fred Haver Albert Thom George Wilson John Pfaff Joseph Baker Richard Trivett Jenne Wheeler Herbert Ferguson Selden Buwers Rowelle Pettit Linden Wendorpt Union New Providence Gorge Wahl Tri Union Roselle Lewin Mulford Walter Watson Clark township Wyekoll. The panel will begin duty Monday.

Sheriff Kirkland Comion Meas Atwater Elizebeth Elizabeth—Chriavian Stroehel Theodore B. Townley Darwin Foote Kilwin Dmvin Charles Waters James Cameron William Z. Sted Henry Robinson Julius Alrott Charles Geor Bolcher Thaddeus Down Jr. Salmon Baker Harry Werter Floyd J. Woodhall Frank Melnnery Weatfeld Samuel D. Winter John Fister Edward Randolph Summit Johnathan Honnett Stephen D. Bartow Irving W. Morelay James Ryan Harry Halway William Hoblteel George Vi Miller Fred C. Haver Albert B. Thom George D. Wilson Garwood John K. Pfaff Springfield Joseph Baker William ¥. Caytor Richard Trivett Crawford Jenne Wheeler Herbert T. Ferguson Selden E. Buwers Rowelle Psfred Tri Charles Union Roselle Lewin Mulford Walter J. Watson Clark Township William Wyekoll

Foot Dislocation Incident In General Howe Hospital

Ena Johnson from 4% Layer road suffered a dislocated foot after slipping on a porch step Saturday evening near her home. She was in the General Howe Hospital undergoing treatment when the accident occurred.

Ena Johnson Howepital Mine Johnson

Candy by electricity reshaped confectionery history

The piece outlines confectionery origins from ancient sugar methods to modern factory production in the United States. It traces candy’s growth from early gum drops and marshmallows to steam-powered machinery, highlighting milestones from 1816 Beepise to Boston inventors and the rapid 19th century expansion driving output and employment.

Grok Tim England France Germany United States Beepise Sebastian Henrion Chanyon Hoston Oliver R. Chase Iwaengea Daniel G. Chase Boston Faso Caer Mente

Real Estate Edition advertises Union County issue

The notice announces an upcoming Real Estate Edition in Union County scheduled for Saturday May 29 with many illustrations and extensive advertising space. It urges property owners and agents to apply for space promptly to sell or rent homes and listings.

Union County” Real. Ta

Roosevelt trophies prepared for shipment from Nairobi

Naturalist Heller, with the Roosevelt expedition, arrived in Nairobi with additional specimens. Thirty complete animals along with skins of twenty others will be shipped to the United States. The collection includes a rhinoceros, two giraffes, and several lions, all salted and packed for transport.

Nairobi B.A Troi Eaaun Heller Roosevelt Hellerayn Benosant

$100000 Will Case In Court

Judge Atwater in the Orphan Court refused the certification to move the Egge will case to the Circuit Court for jury trial. The estate is represented by Craig Marash and Frank Katzenbach opposed by Amos Worthington and others. Emma Kyye died in Plainfield in 1902. The bulk of the fortune went to William F. Arnold, Plainfield City Treasurer, with other beneficiaries including Core Forset of Trenton and Mrs. Worthington and her daughter. Contested questions centered on influence over the testatrix and alleged transfers of real estate before death. Additional witnesses testified to motives and family tensions.

Atwater Orphane Court Jere Guild & Martin Newark Egge Circuit Court Craig Marah Codington Frank 8 Katzenbach Emma Kyye Hink Roma F. Egge Plainfield Truell Court Wiainfield Slope Hall William F. Arnold Win Field Plainfield 4 Amos Mra. Egge Core Forset Trenton Leiliee Worthington Tastatrix Mian ‘Tiey Arnold Mainfield Menta Age Lavaca Talmage Alea Guild Martin Worth Jngton Mev. Hgue Arnoldly Dowd Marsh Egga Ueusl

Wall Street Gathers Steam Amid Mixed Early Trade

The New York stock market shows initial hesitation but gains momentum as the day proceeds. Major names like Union Pacific and Sugar rise, with General Electric up over two points and bonds largely steady. Trading remains choppy as early losses narrow and several issues advance or soften on the session.

Tavegrapa Tone Journal New York Borat With & Rogers Gould London Wolf Tomem General Electric Qin Rock Taland Sank & Quiet Ater Snd Fae

Hains Gets 8 to 16 Years for Unwritten-Law Killing

Captain Peter Hains was sentenced to eight to sixteen years of hard labor at Sing Sing for the killing of W Annis at the Bayside Yacht Club in Queens last August. The court heard a stern arraignment of the unwritten law and the judge stated no one is above the law. Hains appeared unconcerned as his father General Peter C. Hains and others watched. counsel plans to seek a writ of error and appeal to higher courts.

cBy Finghing Court of Justice Peter’ O Talus Etr Sing Sing Annis Bayside Queens County Hanna Peter C. Hains John Hains Attorny DeWitt Wade Eugene You Bedton Peter Hal McIntyre Juntie’ Garreteon Harvey Havana Alan

Gómez and Cabinet Witness Bullfights in Havana

In Havana on March 17 a crowd gathered at Illimbalf Park to witness a bullfight with Gómez, Cabinet members, Congress representatives, and artists present. Police hurried protesters from the area as a bullfight event drew attention from government officials and crowds, amid controversy over the sport and animal cruelty concerns.

Havana Mer Aewrtram Bn Swhearen Neadnen Te Tovelah Thie Sport Gomme Ant Congresepen Artiseas Imsubalf Park Witneesleg & Bilitiget Boclaty Anicaie Lee Ax Ketate Anita Bulls Ohare Seeld

Final Day of S. and M. Sale At Loer's Department Store

The text indicates final day for the S. and M. sale at Loer's department store. Details are incomplete but public notices point to a closing sale event ending today with shoppers urged to visit for bargains and remaining stock.

S. & M. Sale

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