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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1908

Page

4

Prohibitionists Clash Over Local Option at Trenton

In Trenton on May 20 delegates from Atlantic County and others condemned Governor Fort for not enforcing Sunday closing and criticized Prosecutor Goldenberg for not shutting Atlantic City beaches on Sundays. The Anti-Saloon League was attacked as a mere paper organization while calls for straight prohibition and local option dominated, with resolutions urging resignation of all faithful primaries and pledges to extend enforcement of liquor laws nationwide.

Trenton Kurt Atlanta Hideo Ofiella Columbus Clarence Goldenberg Atlantic County Atlantic City HA. Handell Charles d. Feinrleh Kenberg Ernest A. Room Merchantville Governor Fort Hia Auth Saloon League Srafton Ko Day Min!ville Date Lyman Ries

Prohibition Petition and Local Election Views

A broad prohibition platform urges government to protect life and promote welfare and calls for ending liquor traffic. It attacks licensing as unconstitutional and pushes for direct election of U S Senators, recall, initiative and referendum. The piece lists delegates to a national convention in Columbus and New Jersey representatives, plus fund appeals and social events.

Ita Vilizenk Goa Columbus New Jersey Atlantic Jater E. Stuhmen Jin F. Turner Peter P. Risley J. L. Surtees Bergen William D. Martin J. Deoe Henry M. Dutt Peter F. Hooper Burlington Norman Yerkes Mes H. Thatcher Isaac Conover Ridgway Cimlon George J. "Maven Alexanders Keith Ernest A. Booth Gunfton Alfred MM. Edgerly Emma Houme Glencenter Charles Repp Edward Stradey George Swartz Howard Moore Hudson Joel W. Brown James Parker Mercer Ross Slack Samuel R. Stewart Middlesex John P. Holm Monmouth A. Eaton Morria Ephraim Miller Tassale Enjamin Dorunda William R. Forfar Poconet Bone TL. Murphy Susex A. Ny

Society Notes Missen Keeler Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club Guests

The Missen Keeler entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club with Elizabeth Taliaferro winning first prize and Albert S Weight second. Attendees included Mrs Renney McCord Parker Wood Wood Myora Clark Chatfe and others from Ogontz. Subsequent events featured Mrs Edward Bigelow hosting a bridge whist in honor of Mrs Haverley R Value with prize winners Thomas Tylee Hartshorne Durrach and Lewitt. A formal tea followed with many guests and menu details noted.

Missen Keeler Thia Wews Mian Elizabeth Taliaferro Mra. Albert Weight Mra. J. Renney McCord A.M. Parker Grace K. Wood Mins Mary FE. Wood Mary W. Myora Mies Dorothy M. Clark Mina Sadie G. Chatfe Mixa Neal Ogontz Mra A. Mi Parker Edward Bigelow Haverley R. Value G Thomas Tylee W. Hartshorne Bradford Durrach Jamies Lewtt Miss Het Dorothy Kones Misa Margaret Bigelow John C. Rankin Palmer H. Charlock Sidney Thompson Willian S. Bigelow Samuel Holmes T. Hamilton -Weir Joseph Bennett Thomas P. Milligan Charles Fo Wrenka William W Owen Max. Witter Chandler Allan HW. Church Arthur J. Pendleton Farward Davidson Frederick N. Waterbury Mae Edwant A. Wooks Clinton’ Mackengie Harriman N. Simons Chouteat E.pearce Franklin W. Stillman Charles I. Spencer William H. Corbin Everett Hinson Charles C. Morris Minn Kallogg Miss van Vranken Mia Parmelee Missox Kingsley Misa Louise .C. Smith Miss Aitken

Carey Sits as Judge in Hudson County News

Robert Carey sworn in as County Judge at the Hudson County Courthouse by Deputy Clerk Edward W. Gritten. The new appointment triggers the second assistant prosecutor post, with Pierre Garven expected to announce. Political clash between the New Idea Republicans and the organization may ease as the duty shifts. James W. McCarthy and Aaron Melniker are named in discussions, with county leader John Rotherham resisting the choice. Also listed is a popular dollar excursion to Lake Hopatcong via New Jersey Central on Sunday.

Jersey City Robert Carey Edward W. Gritten Carey Pierre Garyen Republicana Tames W. McCarthy Fordd Garven Aaron Melniker Bayonne Joh Rotherham Ife James W. McCarthy Central Republican County Club McCarthy Fort Rotherham

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