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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1909

Page

1

Mayor's crusade tightens Sunday saloon control

Police chief Tenney warns of severe action as Mayor Mraving orders a tight lid on Sunday saloon sales. An excise squad will watch 200 officers on Sunday streets to arrest anyone violating liquor laws, with emphasis on proving intoxication and preventing sales. The city aims to curb Sunday drinking amid growing public support.

Ier Mraving Tormey Tenney Union of Nate Foca Plaa

Quake Jolts Midwest Cities Across Illinois and Beyond

A slight earthquake lasted one to four seconds, shaking Illinois towns including Pontiac Aurora and Peoria with minor damage reported. Windows rattled, a stove overturned in Aurora causing a small fire, and tremors were felt extending into Wisconsin Iowa and Michigan. No major damage or injuries noted.

Journal Chicago Illnois Pontiac Aurora Wisconsin Towa Aoe Dubuque Peoria Deeley Eeerom Wyoming Edwards Stallmore

Repair street new decision of taxpayers

Newsile avenue residents attended a rainy meeting with Mayor about improving the thoroughfare. It was decided not to repave now. repairs under a general assessment would proceed if landowners decide. Several favored asphalt or brick, but the mayor rejected those materials. City funds would not cover repaving. the burden would fall on property owners. Estimated cost to presentable the street is about $10,000.

Newsile Avenus Newark Avenue Newar Newark Pavement Tiwan Bisterere Telford

Governor Fort Guest of Westfield Board of Trade Banquet

Governor J Franklin Fort was the principal guest and speaker at Westfield’s first annual Board of Trade banquet at the Casino tonight. The event drew Frank Bergen and other notables as Fort urged boosted local civic involvement, praised New Jersey’s railroads, and outlined plans for state watershed control as central to good government.

Sowenal Westfield J. Franklin Fort Wenfield Board of Trade Casino Taat Frank Bei Tre Taan Aero Club West Hudson Fort Board of Trade Governor Fort Fork Republia Gavernor Fort New Jersey Sersey Bergen Westfold West Eighth Ny

Borough Attorney in Garwood Resigns

Garwood on May 24 reported Borough Attorney Paul Q. Oliver tendered his resignation to the Mayor and council. The action sparked immediate consideration by election officials and set in motion steps for a replacement.

Garwood Steciel Journal Paul Q. Oliver Garwood Leet Walt

Minoru Wins King Edward First Derby

King Edward enjoys victory as Minoru wins the Derby at Epsom in a nerve racking finish ahead of Louviers and William the Fourth. H Johen edged Stern at the post, securing a royal win for the monarch who will host a Jockey Club banquet at Buckingham Palace.

William Cyllene Louviers Minoru H. Johen Jockey Club Buckingham Palace Lady Parquher Grosvenor Square Alexandra

Jury Awards Ridgeway Hobbs Over Concrete Co. Suit

A Circuit Court verdict awards Wilbur J Ridgeway and Laula V Hobbs trading as Ridgeway and Hobbs 1119 59 for losses due from Columbia Concrete Construction Company of New York. They are dealers in carpentry and mason materials in Roselle Park. Realty Company of Roselle joined the case as a co plaintiff.

Wilbur J. Ridgeway Laula V. Hobbs Ridgeway & Hottie Columbia Concrete Construction Company New York Ridgeway & ‘Hobbs Carpenter Imaaon Rosellte Park Comany T Hey Realty Roselle Gireult Isan

Jewelry Thief Is Extradited to This State

Detective-Sergeant Samuel Murphy brings Nellie Hammond, a 20 year old, from Yonkers to Albany to face charges for the larceny of several thousand dollars in jewels from Miss Mario Bosler of Albany. Hammond, once at Blackwell Island Hospital, led police to much of the stolen jewelry and implicated others before authorities arranged extradition.

Samuel Murphy Nellie Hammond Yonkers Mario Bosler Albany Oman Summit Murphy New York State Enat Mine Bosler LeRoy Mack Mack Albany Hammond Mina Bosler Tenney Hammond Er Rl Ina Blackwell's Kone Npne Penbee Muck New York Clackwell Island Ahe Harrington N. J Murdy George C. Tenney Bosler Yonera

Certiorari Proceedings Challenge Maple Avenue Saloon License

Attorney Samuel Koestler pursues a writ of certiorari to review the Extie Bodin license grant for Nicole LaCorte at 22 Maple Avenue. Property owners protested the license, contest argues lack of bona fide ownership and board jurisdiction. returnable in Trenton next Tuesday.

Samuel Koestler Extiie Bodin Nicole TaCorte Maple Avenue Trenton Attornay Koestier LaCorte

Ghastly Find of Dead Body of Aged Man

Two Italian workers near Mortis avenue found an elderly man’s body in a wet marsh, partially submerged and decomposed, lying about 150 feet from a road. He appeared to have died a few days earlier, with no clear signs of foul play. County Physician notified and undertaker Engel delivered the body to the city.

Mortis Avenue Engel Bro Anak

Library Board Seeks 5000 For New Building Plans

The Library Board will ask the Council for 5000 to fund plans for a new building and to cover maintenance taxes. A committee including Dr J Rehlichter and Judge Mek Whittemore will review finances with President Mingio, ensuring no inactivity period before opening. Carnegie proposals and future support were discussed, with no official decision made.

Library Board Couneil Mto Connolly Yeaterday J. Rehlichter Clement Judge Mek. Whittemore Mingio A Oer Peete Carnagie

Extradite Two Negroes From Harrisburg, Pa

Chief George C Tenney of Harrisburg and Chief Kisly of Pintnield arrive to arrange extradition for William Saundere and Sidney Rowan both colored. Saunders linked to a burglar case. arrested in Crinford house. Details unclear due to damaged OCR. report notes jailbreak and escape from a cell door peg.

George C. Tenney Kisly Pintnfeld Harrisburg William Saundere Sidney Rowan Saunders Crinford Bean Qrafford

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