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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1908

Page

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Fort Delays Naming Ex Officials Probe Commissioners

Trenton May 10 Civil Service commission organized today by elect Seas Fletcher Johnson of New eovidences president Gardner Colby of Faatrange cousin of Sqna bary Colby secretary Frank By Tees Laden speaks Assembly with appointed chit examiners The appointment of Mr Colby secretary will be $2000 year Chief fromnee Jona will get $6300 annually Col Mulliken of Newark denied appointment and Governor Fort said decisions not made until Friday Investigating commission likely appointed then

Imson Hak Col. T. Mulliken Newark Borviord Col. Mulliken Governor Fort Bate House Trenton

Prohibitionists Split Over Platform at New Jersey Meet

At the State Convention in Trenton Dr Gratton E Tay of Millville and Rows Sivek of Trenton were named permanent chair and secretary. Delegates from each district chose leaders and will vote on a new platform after a motion to readopt the old one failed. Thirty eight delegates to the National convention will be chosen this afternoon.

Proma Star Trenton New Jersey Gratton E. Tay Millville Sivek Willian H. Nicholson Union Equity John R. Mason Collingswood Wcore Exch Sonal Dr. Grafton George Adama J.B. Holm Noms Slack Arth Johnston Archibald T. Worth Twenth Robert Hurnett Debar’ Soon Hie Ryrrint Danie Balenckes Artin Ptanet

Lth Ward Republicans Push to Restore Ballots

At a Fifth Ward Republican Club meeting Charles Matte and Henry Wursberger were named delegates to the Union County Republican League. Voters discussed political welfare and the abolition of the voting machine was urged by several members as preparations were made for the upcoming campaign.

Fifth Ward Charles Henry Wursberger Union County Republican League hMeetil Tedeld

JHE LARGEST BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION NOTICE

The association will hold its regular meeting to receive a loan proposal. It aims to offer money at interest of five percent on approved loans and outlines terms for moderate security. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.

BUILDING_ AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Iingines TaTngaad Tose Socie Citi Association

Funeral of murdered held at Brooklyn

New York May 19 The same priest who married them nineteen months ago celebrated requiem high mass today for Sven the son of William and his wife murdered yesterday on their farm near Wickatunk New Jersey Services were held at the Church of St John the Evangelist South Brooklyn Rev Father Durick officiating Through the streets of South Brooklyn the two funeral cars one black one white paused abreast More than 100 carriages followed and 5000 people stood with bared heads as coffins were turned to the altar rail Soldiers of the Seventy first Regiment of which Sheppard was a member acted as pallbearers

New York Sven William Shen Pard Bla Yaet Wickatunk N. J Church of &. John the Evangeliat South Brookyn Father Durick South Brooklym Seventy-first Regiment Sheppard

Princeton Girl Mystery Deepens In Death Case

Princeton May 10 So much doubt exists as to the death of Bertha Vanderbilt assistant librarian whose body was found in the Raritan Canal yesterday. Coroner Moke calls it accidental drowning while Chief Kilfoil of Princeton suspects foul play. A hotel encounter and jealous theory are cited. Body to be held for further examination. Amsterdam shipment postponed.

Princeton Bertha Vanderbilt Raritan Canal Moke Middlesex County Portes “Kittont Priester Andar Tesa Senal the Boly Amsterdam

Colonial Dames Elect Officers At New Jersey Meeting

The New Jersey Society of the Colonial Dames of America met at Trenton House with Mrs Alexander F Jamieson presiding. Officers elected for three years include president Mrs Jamieson first vice president Mrs Caldecott Lewis second vice president Mrs Lewis Dayton and managers Mrs Craven Dahlgren Elmer Nison Perrine Foster Reeve and others were present.

Trenton New Jersey Society of the Colonial Dames of America Trenton House Alexander F. Jamieson Lawrenceville Alexander F. Jamie Frederick Caldecott Lewis Mrq Lewis Dayton Thomad J. Craven Salem Charles B. Dahlgren Caroline Elmer— Nison Trentoms Ahd “Perrine Prenton Willa Foster Reeve East Moorestown Elizabeth

Mother of big family takes life by hanging

New York May 19 Des er t over ai bouch bir Baruh Berger of Aya hanged herself with a rope to a peach tree to a son Louis. He cut her down but too late for doctors to save her life.

New York Baruh Berger Aya Etter Leven Chi Louis

Ex-Professor Wins in Bonet May Trial

Bonet May 1 Telegraph to Journal reports Annie Manley a mulatto from Pa. found formally guilty in a university case. H Schreiber of erson Street delivers evidence. Adverts for wallpaper paints and wedding coaches appear amid court notes and local business listings.

Bonet Iened Universit Annie Manley

Son Murders His Father In Mysterious Care

A New York incident reports George E Sperry aged about 60, a partner in Weaver and Steery wholesale drug importers at 166 Pearl Street, shot his father and then killed himself. Both died instantly as employees found them seated facing each other, motive unclear, with details still under police inquiry. The elder resided at 21 West Seventy fourth Street. the son at Manhattan Square Hotel.

Jowendl New York George E. Sperry Weaver’ & Steery Moon Grorgn E. Sreery, Jr Bcs Aecus Weaver & Steery Ia Pearl Street West Seventy-fourth Street Manhattan Square Hotel

Panic on trolley as strikers incite fear

Telegraph report from Cleveland details a trolley scare on Superior avenue at East Seventy seventh street during a street car strike. Explosives on the track triggered public panic but no injuries occurred as passengers fled and the car resumed service. Arbitration efforts and resumed operations followed amid ongoing labor actions.

Cleveland Superior Avenue Seventy-seventh Pera Isa Apd Slso Dupost Munieition

Memorial Day Yacht Races Open on Staten Island Sound

Elizabeth Yacht Club plans Memorial Day events with races for all boat classes on Staten Island Sound. Notable features include a Reva versus So Hong yacht race and a miniature four foot boat race, plus a lower city day race. The event runs from afternoon to late evening, with a course starting at Livingston Street and fireworks, music, refreshments, and a ball to close the celebration. Members and waterfront residents participate, with preparations across the harbor and a club open all day.

Acaega Staten Island Sound Elizabeth Yacht Club Kill von Kull Yacht Club Iaat Reva So Hong Yacht Club Foattas Ie Livingston Street Sraions Label Yacht Club Aaimosinte Charlee Wood Heer Daeansser Me Laurie Tary Bob Eyer Michael Senile Chatman Hugh Beate Becretary Charles Byron Me Turer Howard Smith James William Clark Peirs

Chicago convention attendance decision announced

State Senator J. P. Alka of ag 4 Sey says he will not attend the Chicago convention this thiever. The duties will devolve to his alternate amid remarks on poor faith and related duties.

J. P. Alka

Solemn High Mass Celebrated for Rev. Jathea J. Smith

The twenty fifth ordination anniversary of Rev. Jathea J. Smith was observed at Holy Rosary Church with a solemn high mass at 10 o'clock. A overflow crowd filled the church as Father Smith presided, joined by numerous priests and deacons from near and far. The event featured lavish decorations, a sermon of thanksgiving, and a large dinner afterward for friends and relatives. City officials and Catholic leaders were slated to speak at an elaborate program this evening, with additional events planned for the following day.

Jathea J. Smith Holy Bosary Church Ong Father Smith Elizabeth Father Hall South Orange James Smith Belleville Sichdeacon William Smith Crawford Holy Bosary Holy Rosary Sibilarian Guycata Yealdence Elizabeth Avenue Mra James Jl Slavin Mre A. G. Slavin Slavin M. C. Smith Misa Mary Smith John McGovern Anna McGovern Matthew Maloney Terran Ryan Qwen Farrelly Will PB. J. Canthes

Maennerchor's Annual Outing Arrangements Made

The Maennerchor Singing Society of the city plans a 3 day trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls from June 30 to July 2 for up to 200 members. Highlights include a stay at the International Hotel, auto sightseeing, a tour of the electric plant, boating, a ball and concert on the final night, with special rates of 20 for men and lower for women.

Maennerchor Singing Society Thin City Buffalo Niejers Falls Elizabeth P. M International Hotel Naynall

Salary boost for tri State managers in Harrisburg

Harrisburg, Pa May 19 The salary limit was raised by 200 dollars a month at a conference of tri State managers in the city last evening Each manager now has 3100 a month to pay assistants and pitching staff The move aims to strengthen pitching and team readiness with new arbitration and exhibition events noted in the day’s report

Telegraph Journal Harrisburg Thin City

Unclear OCR fragment on bargains and items

The readable text contains garbled phrases about bargains, prices, and products with references to a building and various vague terms. No coherent event, person, or organization is identifiable to establish a factual summary.

Writ Served on a Circus in Debt Case

A sheriff’s writ attached the Ferrari Circus property after Joseph and Susie Ferrari failed to pay debts to Victor Levitt. Animals and wagons including lions tigers leopards bears ponies pumas and tents were seized and held until settlement or court action. A May 25 district court appearance was ordered for Levitt and the Ferraris.

Eliza Heth Joseph Ferrari Willie Teiple Victor D. Levitt Joseph Susie Férrari Central Railroad Port Avenue Third Street Levitin Damingos-Now -The-Sut Ferrarri Inlavit Akorn Theodore Riggital Levitt Francia Ferari Citrcus Sasle Sisie Verari Tarboing Good Sondia Port Avenus

No Currency Legislation Likely This Session Says News

Washington May 19 reports indicate leaders from both chambers expect no currency law this session. The divergence between the Aldrich Senate bill and the Vreeland House measure is seen as unresolved, with leaders predicting no compromise before adjournment on Saturday. Authorities say no registration or related measures will be enacted.

Journaly Washington Aldrich Senate Vreeland House ediTereet Re Elven

First Women Excluded Under New Immigration Accord

Telegraphed dispatch from Los Angeles reports two Japanese women deported to San Francisco for lack of passports under the new Japanese American immigration agreement. The incident marks the first women expelled under the accord.

Los Angeles Sam Francisco United States

Elizabeth Commercial College Ad buoys business training

An early 20th century ad for Elizabeth Commercial College promotes day and evening shorthand bookkeeping and English courses. It lists on site offices at 1158 East Broad Street near Chestnut, with contact details and exam offerings, inviting enrollment and noting a price for summer terms.

Elizabeth Commercial College

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