Abolish Interior Dept Plan Circulates in Taft Era
Telegraph report from Washington May 24 describes a plan to abolish the Department of the Interior and create a new Department of Public Works. The proposal, presented to President Taft, would oversee the Panama Canal, irrigation projects, conservation and forestry, water rights protection, and related health activities.
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Journal
Washington
Department of the Interior
Department
of Public Works
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Consi Alhis
Ummer
Taft
Wee
Bureau of Public Health
Sugar Trust Confessions Signal Government Stakes
Fragmented notes describe a Sugar Trust inquiry with mentions of Jean Voelker James Halligan Jr and Harry Wales tied to inflated weighing and a confession theme. The transcript hints at racketeering linked to dock workers and a Spitzer case with Mrs Spitzer traveling from New York.
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Sugar ‘Trust
Jean M. Voelker
James ¥. Halligan, Jr
Ormer Checkers
Harry W. Wales
Spitzer
Trust
York
Ministers Seek Alien Help at Newark Bishop Day
Ministers from the Elizabeth District of the Newark Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church gathered with Bishop W F Anderson at St James Church for the first annual Bishop's Day. Talks urged drawing foreign populations into the church and addressing laboring-class needs, with emphasis on Italians and other immigrant groups as key to church growth.
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Elizabeth
Newark
Methodist Episcopal Church
St James Methodist Episcopal Church
Ward Platt
Board of Home Missions
William F. Anderson
St Damien
Anderson
R. K. Boyd
Park
America
Earth
W. 8. McCowan
Filton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodiam
Jesus Christ
Trafalgar Square
London
Christ
Thomas, L. Coulias
St. James
Mathodiam
Kean Ignores Fowler in New Jersey Letters Row
Washington May 24 Senator Kean gave a terse Nothing when asked about the Fowler letter. In Trenton May 24 State Treasurer Daniel Voorhees faced press calls for a statement amid Fowler attack, declining comment for today but hinting a possible reply tomorrow. Plainfield May 24 Senator Ackervort said Kean never pressured his vote, only discussed a bill as a constituent. Kean defended his vote for Voorhees, stating thorough checks and high regard for his qualifications. He said he does not understand why Fowler attacks him and that he has been friendly toward Fowler and opposed a fight.
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Journal
Washington
Kean
Fowler
Trented
Daniel
Speohil
Plainfield
Ackeverts
Kea
Mr. Voorhees
Hamilton Kean
Wootlens
State
Voorhees
Phanie Ssakering
al Tang
Roosevelt Receives Queen Mother's Praise in London
May 24 London Alexandra the Queen mother welcomed Col. Roosevelt in Buckingham Palace throne room and thanked America for sympathy after King Edward's death. Lord Strathcona and Sir George Reid were present as Canada and Australia representatives. Roosevelt chose not to reply to a Humane Society letter attacking his safari.
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London
Alexandra
Col
Roosevelt
Buckingham Palace
America
Edward
Lord Strathcona
Canada
George Reid
Australia
Hunt
Republicans Meet Tonight at Sixth Ward Sale Event
A political meeting in the Sixth Ward is announced with large attendance hoped for. Leva Department Store advertises a semi annual markdown on millinery and ladies hats ready-to-wear, with prices slashed to as low as $1.40 to $2.96. Many trimmed hats and shapes are offered at deep discounts, plus a note about a free room gallery for a key recipient.
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Mark Dow
Leva
Stora
Ite Seitire
Wale Ptites
D$c
Greg
Local Union Begins Year At Spring Rally
The Elizabet Union of Christian Endeavor and Epworth League held a spring rally at Third Presbyterian Church. A spirited song service opened the meeting led by Frank E. Binns, with Rev. S. F. Davis presiding and Rev. John T. Kerr giving the opening prayer. Emily E. Marsh reported treasurer’s receipts and expenditures totaling $42.64, leaving a balance of $6.87. George A. Keeney Jr. spoke for the Jankout committee on enrolment and tabulation.
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Elizabet Union of Christian, Endeavor and Epworth League
Third Presbyterian Church
Frank
George A. Keeney, Jr
First Baptist Church
Reform From Within In The Liquor Trade
Cincinnati May 24 The National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association opened its annual convention as Morris F Westheimer urged closer scrutiny of retailers Only those who conscientiously observe the law should be supplied and suppliers to lawbreaking outlets should be cut off He pressed unity against the Anti Saloon League and urged that men be elected to public offices to curb violations
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Cincinnati
Morris F. Westheimer
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers” Association
Westheimer
Jim
United Getion
Anti-Saloon League
Relief Society Benefit Garden Party at Governor's Island
The annual garden party for the Army Relief Society will be held at Governor's Island tomorrow afternoon from 3 to 7. Admission to the island. The Seventh Regiment of New York will display an exhibition drill. Ice cream and cake will be for sale. The Journal at Plainfield lists editions and newsstands.
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The
Army Relief Society
Governor’s Island
Seventh Regiment
New York
Steamer Goodyear Sinks Killing 18 in Collision
In fog off Point of Barques Lake Huron the steamer Goodyear of Cleveland sinks after colliding with the James B. Wood. Eighteen of the Goodyear crew perished. Wood’s bow bore two holes but remained at sea seven hours searching for bodies. Rescued include a steward with his infant. captain and several crew refused to discuss the incident.
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Cleveland
Fighteen
Frank H. Goodyear
John Mitchell
James B. Wood
Gilchrist Transportation Company
Wood
Goodyear
Siemens
Pittsburg Steamship Company
Tio Cescube
Heninger
Algonac
Stward
The
Goolyear
Point of Barques
Lake Huron
Port Huron
Lene Ernst Cami
Mich
T. H. Hassett
Marine City
William Seamane
Huron
Ed. Heminger
Bomb Explodes Damaging R R Property In Harlem Yard
A bomb exploded in the yards of the Interborough Company at 223d street damaging railway property and shattering apartment house windows. Police say discharged Pennsylvania Steel Company workers caused the blast during a northbound subway run.
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the Journal
New York
Harlem
Interborough Company
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Servant Girl Takes Own Life Over Illness Concerns
Miss Elizabeth Robinson a 25 year old domestic in the employ of Fred eric A Price at 10 Cherry Street died by carbolic acid last night. Found by the Price family in her room this morning the bottle near the bed. Dr Thomas E Dolan acting county physician said death was by own action and noted poor health and possible mental strain. Mr Price cited illness and worry as motives with a possible love affair mentioned. Letters to Price and the physician were reportedly left.
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Elizabeth Robinson
Frederic A. Price
Cherry Street
Neutraslight
Ihe
Price
Thomas E. Dolan
Doulan
Robinson
Mr. Price
First Avenue
Journal
Misa
May's Landing Trial Claims Drugged Cigarettes For Confession
The defense in May's Landing alleges Willi Seyler was drugged with Turkish cigarettes from an opened box before confessing to Jane Adams's murder. They contend Detective Miller provided the cigarettes and claim no weapons or coercive torture were used beyond earlier denials. The judge previously limited testimony on the confession.
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May's Landing
Willi Seyler
Jane Adams
Woodruff
Miller
Whelan
Gaskill
Robert Miller
Wall Street Market Opens With Irregularity and Lead-Up Strength
Telegraph dispatch from New York notes irregularities at opening in the Jock Market with a moderate later strength. Trading in early hours was dull with no major change in government bonds. by midday several issues rose one point or more from yesterday's close as uncertainty faded and activity picked up.
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Telegraph
Journal
New York
Jeaneetka
Elizabeth Commercial College Shorthand and Bookkeeping Ad
An old advertisement announces Elizabeth Commercial College offering shorthand and bookkeeping courses with enrollment promoted by principal E. McMickle at 207 Lroad Street. Also notes a sheriff sale at the Courthouse on May 25 1916 at 1 PM for a property described as a double corner house with improvements at 73 18 Butler between First and Second avenues.
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Sheriff Sale
Sheriff's Office
Alec Bara
Butler A Ee Eam
Indictments Rumored Against Elizabeth Saloonkeepers
Rumors from reliable sources claim the May Grand Jury uncovered excise law violations and indicted several local saloonkeepers in Elizabeth and the county. Supposed evidence ties a large wholesale and retail liquor operator to illegal sales, with licenses and political influence cited as past shields.
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May Grand Jury
Elizabeth
Enid
Cellinge
Court of Common Pleas
Court of Excize
William F.koves
Methodigs, Social Union
Board of
Exerg
Joseph Yonkus
Bond Street
Excise Board
Yonkus
Groves
Mr. Groves
Honorable
Board of Excise
Daniel J
For & Saloon
Inslee Place
Harry Lever
Court Street
William F. Groves
Battle with strikers turns deadly in Pennsylvania mine riot
Wilkes Barre May 24 A police clash with Pennsylvania Coal Company miners left at least three shot and one dead Tony Bernardi a striker was shot near No 14 tunnel with the bullet entering the neck to the base of the brain Fran Lest another striker was shot behind the stockade and died instantly The strike involves about 12 000 men Deputies and state troopers were deployed as pickets opened fire in the hillside exchange
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Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Tony Bernardi
No.14
Fran Lest
Rhodda
No. 14
Henning
Theere
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