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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

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Two Bishops Chosen by Methodists Amid Conference

The Rev Dr Anderson and Rev W A Nuelson were elected to the episcopacy at the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Second-ballot indications point to Rev Dr White and Rev Cooke as likely bishops. The church also weighs inviting the Methodist Protestant Church to rejoin the parent church. Baltimore, a Methodist stronghold, hosts the talks and an official outcome is awaited.

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Carpenters Clash Averted Near Third Street and Broadway

An encounter between union and non union carpenters was narrowly avoided near Third street and Broadway. Strikers blocked wagons carrying Thornton Brothers non union workers as they left work after 5 PM. A wagon foreman ordered horses whipped and the wagon sped off, with no blows reported. Detective Mulcahy arrived to disperse the crowd.

Third Street Broadway Thornton Brothers Mulcahy

No Burial Permit for Babies Victim

Report from New York cites President Clark Bell of the Red-Legal Society alleging the baby victim did not die of hydrophobia. Brooklyn District Attorney Clark urged the Medico-Legal Society to seek an opportunity for an autopsy and to present their demand to the department.

New York Clark Bell Red-Legal Society Greater New York William H. Muraly Clarks Brooklyn Medico-Legal Society Hoskad Marsh Wan Plata Ecient Rovian Pastour‘Institute Finke

Wiltshire suits for six cent verdict in excavation case

A jury in the Chewit Coett awarded a six cent verdict to Phe McQuiley against the Pe Company. The trial concerned damages for property damaged by an excavation on Mary Street. The case proceeded in the court at which time the jury returned a verdict after deliberation.

Trix Eas Jami McQulley Tha Axcavat Mary—streat Tix Couta

Judge Atwater Addresses Offenders In Probation Session

Judge Atwater urged the fourteen petty offenders to be patriotic and good citizens. He praised those who complied and advised future conduct, saying fewer appearances please him and that those under supervision should act as friends when sought for guidance.

Sebo Oicor Mra Emily Lok Geery Jhige I. Atwater Ani

Resignation Read Before Westminster Church Meeting

In a May resignation read to the Westminster Presbyterian Church and congregation, Rev Dr Mott requests immediate effect. A copy letter to the congregation expresses regret and asks for understanding while urging a smooth transition. The meeting drew prominent church members and addressed the pastor’s decision and its impact.

Tapers Srvanstiee Henry Onlice Sutherland Mott Memsbert Westminster Presbyterian Church Jon

Train Collision At Antwerp Kills Fifty And Wounds One Hundred

A Brussels bound train at fifty miles per hour derailed after a mislaid switch at an Antwerp crossing. The collision with a Brussels train smashed carriages, killed fifty passengers, and injured about a hundred as rescuers worked amid wreckage and chaos.

Teta Fe Antwerp Sisty Brussels Asia

Local Commandery Plans Newark Vigil Event

A local commandery schedules a Newark vigil with prominent members and entertaining guests. Details are limited but emphasize civic observance and community participation.

Newark

PCAC Meeting Notices Annual Engral Report

Engral meeting of the PCAC requires protection and yearly report reread. Official notices call for attendance and filing of essential documents.

Reed

Boy Injured by Rail Road Cap Explosion in Yard

A 12 to year old boy, Tames Schauffele, son of Mr and Mrs Gustave Behauffele of 227 Delaware street, was seriously injured when a railroad cap exploded after he struck it with an axe in his yard shortly after 10 AM. He suffered facial lacerations and other cuts and was treated at Alexian Hospital before returning home.

Tames Schauffele Gustave Behauffele Delaware Street Sehwatele Enp Nove

Mrs Blackwell Begins 84th Year and Her Suffrage Stand

The Rev Antoinette Brown Blackwell the first ordained woman minister and associate pastor in the Unitarian Church marked her 84th year at her home in Morning. She reiterated her strong views on women's suffrage saying women should have rights and responsibilities, not just household duties, and that voting would lead to better laws and fairer treatment.

Antoinette Brown-Blackwell New Unitarian Church Bevan

Pythian Charity Altar Gift Vetoed by Newark Lodges

The Pythian Charity Altar gift to Kalkata of Pyrthias of the State was blocked last night by Apex Lodge of Newark and Olive Branch Lodge of the city. Chiefs Millsborough and Rene Paulionn spoke on the altar’s symbolical meaning while officers of Chancellor Commander Millsborough and other dignitaries attended from across the area.

Pyrthias Henry A. Selerich Apex Lodge Newark Olive Branch Lodge Commander Millsborough Schneider Weir Olive

Jury Awards 750 Dollars in Infants Death Case

A Roselle Park jury awarded 750 dollars for an infant’s death caused by a trolley car in an Elizabeth suburb. The verdict was returned in the late afternoon at Court, with the Decedent’s family alleging negligence by the Transportation De partment. The case stemmed from injuries suffered near the parents’ home, and the infant died at General Hospital on June 15.

Fanning Roselle Park Les General Hospital

Platt Divorce Case Surprises Wood With Deposition

In a New York divorce action, Attorney for Senator Platt introduced the deposition of stationer Frederick Kenfely claiming a marriage certificate was not printed until at least a year after the ceremony. The testimony unsettled Mire Mae C Wood as cross exam failed to undermine the witness.

New York Platt Mire Mae C. Wood Frederick Kenfely Ringo Miss Wood Johnny Black Eame le Barbier Cas Mins Wood Black Lawrence” Hill New York News Misa Wood Cros Young Mise Wood Hummel Wan Ovis Kenator Lillian Jupeway Young Phat Wien Mie Wood Miller Abe Siskad Ie Tarhier Young Platt Stanchfield Tor Philadelphia Apy Thin Polit Ee Bia Sapiee Hafely

Threatened to Shoot Railroad Conductor at Station Incident

A late evening report describes Joseph Gallagher, conductor on a railroad drill engine, threatening to shoot a conductor at a Bay way station. The suspect showed a weapon reportedly taken from a Folanier and was described as armed and irate during the confrontation.

Joseph Gallagher Central” Railroad Meyer Ted Gn Ubo Bay Way

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