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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
1
The Board of School Estimate will review a 114000 plan to fund six new wards and eight room extensions at Schools 1 6 and 7 to add accommodations for first ward children. Officials weigh debt readjustment and bonding before a decision tonight.
Judge Atwater issued a bench warrant for John Ruteko, a key witness in the Tony Majaske assault case tried in the Court of Quarter Sessions. Majaske, defended by John J. Star, was acquitted of Bridget Kalevsky's charges after Ruteko failed to testify, marking the first bench warrant in years and a major consequence of the indictments.
Philadelphia May 9 Telegraph reports two 1st Year boys Harold Fitzgerald and David Redman left Elizabeth New Jersey to seek life as cowboys. They were found hungry at a Bill show site near Wild West event and attempted to petition for water. Police are searching for parental contact amid unclear details.
Fragmentary OCR describes a train wreck or shipwreck scene with scattered phrases about a damaged train, sailor or mate, and a terse report of items or events. Names, places, and clear details are unreadable, yielding a hazy snapshot of a railroad tale.
A forestry parade is planned with about one thousand foresters marching in May. Organizers expect attendance from members of local associations and visitors from nearby regions. Officials cited community pride and awareness as the parade’s core aims.
A contested license for Nicola LaCorte at 622 Maple Avenue sparks a legal fight as the city contests the petition. Questions arise over applicant signatures and residency requirements. The writ of certiorari returns to Trenton, with a test case likely to influence future excise actions.
Andrew Hudak known as the hard luck man faced police custody four times and hospital twice since arriving eight weeks ago He testified in City Criminal Court detailing a string of misfortunes He left Pennsylvania to live with family in Scranton and described drunkenness and arrests including a assault on an officer He was committed to the county jail for ten days in Bayway and later discharged
June 7 report notes a trade involving oe dreet pince and the city for seed Sezeeons Saas. Local officials or organizers are not fully clear in the fragment but the notice indicates an exchange of goods or seed stock. Further details are unreadable in the clipped text.
Battin High School and the Pingry School will compete for a handsome silver cup on the Pingry Oval Saturday afternoon. The trophy, offered by the Journal, becomes permanent after three two out of three series wins. The winning school and year will be engraved on the cup after each series. Both teams are evenly matched, and the event aims to strengthen athletic ties between the schools amid a history of competitive contests.
Governor Hayghen announced in Albany that he vetoed the automotive regulation bill. The brief dispatch notes political reaction and expected limitations, with observers calling the act a notable clash between state and proposed policy measures.
The Elizabeth Independent Schuetzen Corps prepares for its 25th anniversary with a grand prize shooting starting Saturday at 2 o’clock on Schiller Street and a May Day parade with over twenty societies from nearby cities. A ball at Saenger Hall will cap events, with a large 6x10 foot American flag presentation and prizes. The group, notable in German American circles, has assets exceeding $7,000 and property valued above $3,700, supported by physicians Dr. Victor Mravlay and Dr. Arthur Stern.
In a Plainfield court a settlement was reached in the will dispute involving Mrs Louise Worthing and her estate amid the withdrawal of a caveat filed against the probate of Mrs Worthington’s sister’s will.
Telegraphed congratulations pour in for John Ward Howe on the birth anniversary of the famed Battle Hymn author. The Boston writer marks a birthday noted by admirers as a year of achievement and literary legacy.
The Newark diocese convention opened today with prayers and speeches at Saint Church. Delegates gathered in Newark on May 27 to begin the two day meeting, aiming to discuss diocesan affairs and church governance.
Rev J W Balderston denounces excise violations in Elizabeth and praises Mayor Mraylag for enforcing Sunday closing laws. He condemns saloonkeepers and patrons as lawless and urges citizens to back the battle against the violation, warning of dire consequences.
Workers from Elizabeth Cornice Works lowered a 350 pound Gothic cross on the roof of St Patrick’s Church using block and tackle. They climbed through a roof window while hundreds watched from Second Street as the cross was moved after a dangerous operation.
Mrs Joy Makts appeared with her husband Secretary Hughes in City Granieal Court today over truancy charges. Julie and Michael Marks children of Mr and Mrs Marke have been absent from school for some time. Julie testified the clerk told her she did not have to appear. The case against him adjourned until Sunday morning.
A garbled report describes the sloop Belle running aground on Pereywick Shoals with lifeboat loss. It mentions the Virginia route and cites Cumming, a street advertiser, with a cryptic phone listing and promotional lines beneath.
The German liner Prinzess Alice en route to Bremen from Plymouth and Cherbourg ran aground off Fort Wadsworth in thick fog and rough seas. Pilot error and strong tides are cited as likely causes. No passengers appear to be endangered as salvors prepare to refloat the vessel at high water.
A bad wreck was narrowly averted near Elizabethport station of the Central Railroad when a defective switch caused engine 680 to jump the track opposite the Ball and Wood factory. The derailment disrupted main division, delaying trains for hours. a fruit freight stopped suddenly, damaging cars and ties across several hundred feet.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts introduced a daylight saving bill fixing a standard hour change for April and the year, proposing a 40 minute hour on the first Sunday in April and an 80 minute hour on the fourth Sunday, with variations for 1909. The measure states adjust time changes should not affect astronomy or navigation.
Market notes report meat price hikes in New York following a general increase in dressed meats. Steaks now fetch about three cents more per pound than last week, with other cuts climbing as well.
The Citizens Bank of this city faces unconfirmed transfer rumors as Standard Oil circles reportedly seek control via major stock moves. Officials deny transfers, while negotiations with National City Bank of New York and possible consolidation with Union County Trust are mentioned, with internal leadership listed.
Joseph Schweiger 34 of 18 Wingate Street Newark, long employed at the Singer plant, ended his life this morning by inhaling illuminating gas at his residence. He was found dead by his mother after not answering his room door.
Rail labor dispute in Georgia tensions rise as officials labor commissioners and Governor Smith renew efforts to mediate between Georgia Central Railway management and workers. Firemen demand hiring restrictions on Black workers as condition for returning to work. strike spread feared if no agreement reached tonight.
Passaic May 27 Edward A Sweeney of the Panunic pontofies may be elected president of the New Jeremy State Anso ciation of Postoffice Clerks at its convention here Monday The view across the morning session opens at 1030 with two nominees listed for officers for the coming year and afternoon elections expected. Delegates will be hosted at A s Armory with officials from nearby towns attending the event.
Aug Belmont and Joel Club contest the Coronation Cup in a noisy, unclear race at Epsum today. The field faced rough start with a chaotic track. Dean Swift, regarded as top in the division, was among the late movers as Col Hall’s effort stood at 43.
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