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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
1
A formal complaint by Mrs Clare of 322 North Broad asserts Warden Hazard and assistants used profanity during a dog capture and demanded $3 to redeem the pet. The case, tied to a dog catcher incident on North Broad Street with a dog leash matter, will be presented to the city council after an examination of applicable ordinances.
The Citizens Building and Loan Association notes rising business and usefulness, ranking first in Union County and eleventh in New Jersey for its size, with low expense ratios. It highlights home buying loans at low premiums, available at its office, 203 Broad Street.
An empaneled grand jury at Tulsa Oklahoma has been assembled to hear land fraud allegations. The record notes no prior grand jury filing and mentions a seek for possible coercion tied to Talos. The Justice Department released the information today.
A tense clash between police and striking workers erupted outside Saint Paul Auditorium. Crowds gathered as a small meeting in the hall ended with confrontations, police using crowd control as people dispersed amid scattered damage and arrests.
The New York Stock Exchange today declared war on the Consolidated Exchange warning members against dealings with curb markets. The Governing Committee adopted resolutions to bar direct or indirect dealings with curb markets after December 31, 1909. A Special Committee will act on the proposition shortly, aiming to curb bucket shop abuses and curb market manipulation.
Denver May 20 The article reports a sermon by retiring moderator Dr B P Pullerton at the General Assembly session in Charleston. Delegates and candidates for moderator discuss changing the annual convention to a triennial format, with key figures from New York Newark Seattle and Willson involved. adjournment set for 3 PM to consider business.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice or ad signaling a forthcoming Bargary Day event tomorrow. It mentions seating and a 302 place allotment, but the legible text is too incomplete to confirm purpose or organizers.
The circuit court hears Albert J. Knot v North Verney Street Railroad Company and related indictments. Trials trace back to 1903 with retrials and verdicts in 1908 and subsequent motions. Several defendants including Peter Brady, Albert Hurna, and Samuel Gershenovits face larceny and receiving indictments. Bodily harm and violent incidents tied to the Y.O gang are referenced amid arraignments and bail proceedings.
The town of Fair Haven announces funeral services for Rogers. A Unitarian church program is planned with the body to be viewed, and a schedule set from morning to early afternoon. Residents are invited to attend and pay respects.
By telegraph from Charlotte May 20 President Taft expects the tariff bill to be in his hands by June. He says leading senators agree with him on the bill’s direction though some doubt its passage. He believes the measure will reflect Republican policy, but there is skepticism about its signature.
Postmaster Palmer H Charlock will turn the first spadeful at 7 tomorrow morning and contractor David Montgomery will begin excavation. Construction chief R T Brooks will arrive when work starts. The project began in 1902 with Senator Kean and Senator San to advance approval, site chosen in 1906, purchase from Will iamem estate for 630000, initial appropriation 150000 later increased to 275000. Expected completion by July 1 1910.
Telegraph report describes a mob of followers of Joseph W Crowdy clashing with police near Kater Street after a smallpox scare. Sixteen district reserves were deployed to quell the frenzy and prevent entry to a protected area, as health fears fueled the unrest.
The New York stock market opened with broad activity and strength led by Reading and Steel Common. Reading rose to its highest since 1908 as Steel Common surged and railroad issues like Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Southern Railway and Wabash posted gains. Profit taking emerged after earlier climbs, with notable strength in Steel and Pacific groups and general signs of a broad market rally.
Delegates from major manufacturers and city superintendents gathered in this city for the New Jersey Branch of the National League for Industrial Education. The convention set afternoon trips to local plants and formed a governing body of forty-five trustees, with Elbeth hailed as a key figure. Dr. Allwiden opened the session, Mayor Alraving welcomed attendees, and discussions emphasized expanding trade instruction and evening schools to lift workers and youths.
Chicago May 20 A Patten declares high wheat for another year in an event at Hes aitu ation. He predicts consumption overtakes production and notes farmers may struggle to meet demand as prices rise.
The Consolidated Bjork Finchange firm of Bar ry& Company suspends operations. Liabilities are expected to be small while the failure drags down two other stock concerns in a tight market. News of the suspension unsettles investors in a fragile financial sector.
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