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Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1909

Page

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Advance in Industrial Education Meeting and Tours

Public invited arrangements for ladies as the National League for Industrial Education holds its state convention in Elizabeth. Prominent manufacturers and educators from across the state attend with tours by trolley to Singer Sewing Machine plant and Standard Oil offices, followed by a 5 PM plenary session and 6 to 8 PM dinner at Arcanum Hall. Speakers include Dr Albert Snowden Dean M of NYU and Walter By Timms.

Eting National League For Industrial, Educashore Vari Clle S-M Pub- Service Corporation Singer Sewing Ne Company Ges Payor Albert “A. Snowden League Dean M School of New York University Bloomfield Iiceident Fortune Arcanum Hall Walter Timms Dof Education Willett M. Iy Maistant

P.S.C. To Pay For Fire Engine Damages

The Public Service Commission plans to vote at its meeting on accepting damages from the Public Service Corporation related to the wrecked warehouse. The hearing will clarify compensation and responsibility for the incident.

Dublic Service Corporation

Spreckels Sons Estate Will Contest Engulfs West

San Francisco May 18 dispute erupts over Claus Spreckels sizable sugar empire with John D and Adolph Spreckels contesting the will they claim cuts them off while Rudolph and Clara Jr. are named in the will and expected to oppose. John D accuses his brothers of undue influence on the father in the documents and seeks to break the trust clause that binds most of the estate to his widow.

San Francisco Claus Spreckela West John D Adolph Spreckela Rudolph and Clana, Jr Johs Adolph Trix John D. Spreckels

Readjustment of City Bonds Readjustment of City Bonds

City Council last night debated readjusting outstanding city debt bonds. Discussion centered on who should plan investment and whether action should await Mayor Maving’s guidance. Officials warned against political sentiment delaying an important financial move and noted favorable bond market conditions for reallocating funds to city projects.

Laver Committee On Finance Kent Reae Mraving Eabals New York Bauer Ndt Mirnack Hin Ale Fie Ing Council

Taft To Address Students At Temple University

President Taft will deliver an address to the students of Temple University in Philadelphia on Wednesday. He aims to encourage student participation in national service and discusses themes of defense and patriotism as part of the university visit.

TAFT Teninptea University Old Potat Comfort Delphis Washington Negrophrol Sauer Dridge

City Council Stalemate Over Adams Avenue Paving

A dispute arose when Mayor Mraving vetoed two paving ordinances for Adams avenue and Lafayette street citing missing material details. The council debated material specifications under charter section 126, which bars paving materials not stone or stone-like, risking delays in city improvements.

Mraving Adams Avenue Lafayette Street Warrant Cmd Trenta

Damages Suit in Jury Hands over 20000 Claim

Frederick Child sues Dick Manufacturing Company for 20000 for injuries at its city plant. Trial at Girewit Court before Judge Weil features company officials and a machine expert. Testimony describes a pouching machine accident that injured Child’s hands.

Frederick Child Dick! \}Manufacturing Company Girewit Weil Child Dick ‘Company Machiniote Stresa

MAY BUY AUTO ENGINE BUT NOT WITH BONDS

City Attorney Connolly advised the City Council last night that the council has no power to issue bonds to pay for an auto fire engine. He said the purchase could be paid from city funds or from resources raised in the next tax levy. The fire board's recommendation was referred to the previous meeting and no action was taken.

Connolly Fire Board City Council Pends Arene

Tag Day Planned for June 19 for Hospitals Benefit

A conference at Bt. W Milzabathne discussed naming Saturday June 19 as a city wide Tag Day to raise funds for St Elisabeth and General Hospitals and Alexian Brothers hospital. Women delegates from the St Elisabeth and General Hospitals and the Alexian hospital attended with auxiliary members providing support.

Bt. W Milzabathne James A. Fhey A. B. Reilly PJ. Ryan P. Mahon Joseph Anderson M. Martin Cahill St. Elisabeth and General Hospitals Brother Prosper Alexian Flospital Paterson J. Carr Beatty Ise

Dixon Suit Witnesses Name in Court Affidavit

An affidavit by Warren Dixon Jersey City Corporation Counsel opposing funding his wife’s counter suit for divorce was read at a Chancery hearing. It alleges a RXyeenb raid on his wife’s home and states the court had allowed $300 for counsel fees and $196 monthly alimony.

Warren Dixon Jersey Court of Chancery Dixon Birsao Agian Ven

Council Criticizes Freeholders Over South First Street Bridge

A special committee sharply rebuked the Freeholders over their plan for South First Street bridge approaches. City Council urged action to use the completed structure, called for the bridge to be county road, and warned opponents that the city may face tax and expenditure impacts. Critics labeled the bridge site contentious, arguing about land impact and cost, while supporters insisted timely action was needed.

City Counncil New South Fiet Street Bridge Cayhelt Board of Freeholders Fementay Elisabeth

Mother Faces Charge For Desertion In Sed Beguil

Mrs Elizabeth Aberty and others faced charges in Grand 7 es court for desertion of two children. Bail was set at $300, with proceedings outlining alleged neglect in multiple sections.

Elizabeth Aberty

Anna Held to Retire after Saving a Million

Telegraph reports New York May 16 Anna Held, the French artist, says she has saved exactly one million dollars from twelve years on Broadway. She plans a Paris summer vacation with her daughter Lily and two Misses Van Brunner as chaperones. She expresses pride in her record and notes Broadway audiences wanted entertainment and paid her well.

New York Anna Paris Lily van Brunner Broadway Amneel

Assessor May Hold His Place In New Jersey Contention

Special to Journal from Trenton May 18 crowds targeted Governor Fort on appointing David Maird to the State Board of Assessors. Governor Fort issued no comment and observers noted lingering talk about McConnston and Andrews. Fort signaled support may favor Mayor Pro Tem Pleas in Mercer County, with Ralstety holding the U.S. Court seat.

Trenton Frederick IL Andrews Fort Mercer Ty Fudge Ralstety Unite States Court

Black Hands Slay Petrosino's Friend

New York police hunt for Pioggio Puccio, close associate of detective Joseph Petrosino slain in Palermo. The killer fired as Puccio entered a hallway outside a third floor room, a cold blooded ambush that stunned authorities. Investigators pursue every lead to identify the assailant and motives in this Palermo linked murder.

Jewrnel York New York Pioggio Puccio Joseph Petrosino Alain Palermo Berenty Puetlo

Real estate situation highlighted byHt discussion

A fragment notes that ht will contain important information on the real estate situation. No clear entities or specifics are provided in the readable text.

Perth Amboy Man Confesses Killing Wife Then Seeks Death

George Wes, 30, walked into police headquarters at 6 18 this morning and said he had killed his wife and wished to suffer the penalty. He led officers to the body near St Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery along the Woodbridge road, saying the act followed a dispute over alleged infidelity after a December move from Franklin Fordsee. An autopsy was planned.

Perth Amboy George Wes Ho Wan Nb Bt. Marya Reman Catholic Cemetery Woodbridge Yea

Peace Day Observed by Elizabeth Schools

Peace Day was observed by Elizabeth schools with a ceremony led by teachers and students. The event aimed to teach pupils the meaning of peace and foster community spirit across the city.

Elizabeth

Sleeper Honored at Diolone Torney Meeting

The first meeting of the Trent Tee ie Dr. Kleeper committee afternoon elected Dr Kleeper as secretary and recognized sleeper with honors.

Ommadtioe Trent Tee Ie Kleeper

Wall Street News Sees Weakness After Trading Slump

The market shows early declines with a further drop around the session. Stocks such as Pacific and Reniva slip while overall price movement stabilizes in late trading, with few practical changes and a notable weak spot in the market.

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