10 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1909
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text details a municipal or organizational meeting about extended work hours, charity paramilitary or organizational group actions, court and courthouse references, employment evaluations, and supervision of probation or assistant roles. It mentions committees, governors, and officials, with unclear names and places, reflecting a planning or policy discussion on work duration and oversight.
The Sunday School Institute for the six districts of the Methodist church opened with a program at 2 o clock led by presiding officer Gob of Statonedie. David Downey, chief, and Walter M. Sell will attend. The Board of Mission officers were present to outline the session.
NEWS FROM PHILADELPHIA DESCRIBES A JEALOUSY FUELED DUEL THAT KILLED ONE MAN AND WOUNDED ANOTHER. THE VICTIM, DELANEY, DIED AFTER BEING SHOT AND STABBED, WHILE THE SUSPECT, WATSON, WAS SHOT BY POLICE AND DIED AT THE HOSPITAL. THE CASE INVOLVES ANGIO WISONI AND MRS NIEL, WITH MOTIVATION CENTERED ON JEALOUSY OVER A MURDERER'S WIDOW.
A seismograph at St Ignatius Observatory recorded a 29 minute quake with waves detected between 10:00 and 10:40. Scientists, including Pether Cdenbael and Rather Ullenbaeh, noted shocks originated from a distant source, likely South America, with precise timing and wave patterns difficult to determine due to minute vibrations.
FragmentedOCR report details a clash within the American Federation of Labor amid anti union actions. It cites leaders including Pod Ma Atle of the Amalgamated Association and references United States Steel Corp confrontations and violent rhetoric against organized labor.
In the Nanticoke Western Coal Company mine, a deadly explosion and ensuing fire last night left workers dead. Rescue teams recovered nine bodies, with ten feared dead as efforts continued to control the blaze. Names listed include Frank Machines, Charles Jarsieska, Anthony Prokopos, Joseph Dixon, and Gustave Nropki among others.
Telegraph dispatch from Atlantic City reports Queen Helena of Italy will join the International Congress of Mothers. The Italian embassy in Washington confirms her intention to send a papal envoy to the organized mothers meeting in Denver next year. The national meeting is slated for June 1 to 30.
A legal demand for papers and vouchers of the First Church of Christ Scientist will be discussed tonight by the church trustees. The demand likely will be refused, paving the way for immediate court action to expose the church's internal dissension led by the anti-Stetson faction.
Amelia Brown and Mice Paul, suffragettes, were sentenced to one month of hard labor for window smashing at the Lord Mayor's banquet in Old Hall. They climbed to a nearby roof during the inauguration speech and hurled objects through stained glass windows, causing damage.
Fifteen people are reported killed and about twenty injured in a wreck on the interurban line between Vancouver and Know Westminster, British Columbia, with details sent from Ty Ex Telegraph to Fournel, Vancouver, dated November 10.
Opposition to Senator Ackerman mounts after Election Day with quiet activity noted in a local readership, while a photo feature on Elgiun Page promises further coverage. A. Brown is listed at 64 Fir Street with a millinery note and Elisabeth address.
Joseph Detles a 28 year old fireman in the Singer factory foundry was seriously burned about the face and hands while shoveling coal into a furnace. A back draught drove flames into his face and he was taken by ambulance to Alexian Hospital. Detles resides at 141 Wall Street, is married, and this echoes a prior fatal burn of watchman Thomas Collins at the same plant about a year ago.
Rumor says the grand jury will return several indictments to the court tomorrow with Judge Bergen presiding and reserving the indictments. If correct, the charges likely involve serious crimes and could lead to prosecutions of four prisoners held at the county jail. Dr A Deemering has received dental care.
A boy named Alin Ohanthie, two, was accidentally shot in the yard near his parents’ home at South Wireat and Samamer streets. The wounded child was taken to General Hospital and is expected to recover. doctors will determine if eye injury is permanent. Police notified. gunner at large.
A long and dramatic public dispute over Mrs Eddy’s wealth appears resolved as she steps in to halt ongoing feuds. Reported tensions centered on ownership and control of assets, with observers noting a shift toward settlement and stabilized relations among involved parties.
A fireman, severely injured in a street collision, is identified as McGuragan of the Fire Department. He suffered critical head and facial injuries but remained conscious briefly before condition worsened. Motorman Morgan and Combella duty details noted, with hospital care at Slevin Hospital. Local officials report investigation underway and the accident involved a motor vehicle on Smith Street near Veil Street.
An article describes President Taft giving advice to colored men and discusses opportunities and social dynamics. It mentions reactions by both Black and White communities and references economic aspects, mining impacts, and national guidance. The piece seems to report on civil rights-era rhetoric and leadership messaging aimed at uplift and integration.
A garbled prewar era notice reports copper price activity and metal trade tones alongside an ad for union business college. It mentions a building at 206-310 Broad Street and a phone number, with references to low prices and modern goods amid the chaotic text.
Fragmented OCR describes a girl attacked by a dog in Wick AMEN. The incident prompts medical care and surgical notes while authorities investigate. Names and places are garbled. readable items reference a surgeon and a healing process with possible transfer to a hospital.
The obituaries report John Scheerer a notable weight lifter who suffered a sudden shock. His funeral will be held from John J Kned parlors tomorrow afternoon. he will be cremated. Scheerer known for strength endurance once performed in public venues and wrestled in matches with other well known figures. He is survived by his wife Pred and children 15 year old with wife Sane alan in good health.
Political turmoil unfolds as Ackerman factions vie for senate speakership in Lenepablican County. Key figures include Chairman Frank Hy and Assembly leader Carlton, with “May Abe” scenarios and debates over who commands majority support amid party division.
A local athlete from New York died after a lengthy illness. The report notes he resided on Dit street and was attended by a Leger from Stidan during his final days. Authorities confirm the death from fever.
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