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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1909

Page

1

Death claims two priests long friends

An obituary notes the deaths of two longtime friends, Fathers Hoy and Daniel McCarthy, at St. Elizabeth Hospital after illness. Father McCarthy served St. Rose of Lima in Montclair and Westfield, aided by assistants Father Dud and Rev. Francis O'Neill. The funeral is set for Saturday at St. Mary Church.

Hoy Dadiel McCarthy Weetfieldy McManus Farler McCarthy Linus Montelain Rideewoei Short Hills Father McCarthy Smith Westhield Hor Smith South Orange Thonner Westfield Father Dud Francis O'Neill Paistor St. Mary's Church Mit Hall St. Mary Church

Federal employees in sugar drag net

Government sources confirm a vigorous probe into sugar import corruption with federal grand jury activity and indictments anticipated. Attorney General Stimson cautioned prediction of charges as prosecutors pursue evidence against multiple Treasury and customs officials tied to sugar trust operations led by Havemeyer and others.

New York Stimson Wijloves Tudge Martin Irter Irter Could Be A Central At That Time,” Said the Peusecuter Suis Veni Havemeyer Eh Han

County Jail Inspectors Report Satisfactory Condition

Grand Jury members inspected the county jail and reported the facility was in satisfactory condition. The report noted routine oversight through the institution and inmates, with work expected to finish in October as part of ongoing inspections.

Christmas Gift Offers From The Otto Barony Co

A fragment from the December issue advertises Christmas gift photographs by The Otto Barony Co for $3, with a New York City origin and promises of color quality. The notices mention a December 1 publication date and potential gift appeal, noting successors and a street address on Road Avenue.

IV. Lang Otto Barony Co Rite New York City Pierson

Reformatory for Red Man Reformatory for Red Man

Henry Benvick and Terrian C Wilbur were consulted by Judge Atwater in the Court of Special Sessions regarding indictments for murder and assault on Adoph Snyiter, a West Jersey milkman. Willian Dwyer, accused of assaulting his wife, was committed for months, and Vary Layton jailed for three months for theft. Ora Woolrilt implicated in the Lyons Farms crime. Woodritl claimed employer's grandson coerced him into theft, with profits cited. The milkman killing described as brutal, smothered with a blanket and axed head later in the barn. Dwyer plea for clemency offered. judge indicated likelihood of state-prison sentence. Justin Easton arraigned for carrying a concealed weapon found with a revolver. Sentencing set at 850 by W R Wilson.

Henry Benvick Terrian C. Wilbur Adoph Snyiter West Jersey Street Atwater Willian Dwyer Handi Lyons Farms Woodritl Jaques Dwyer Harold Depew Diana Depew Justin Easton Crawford W. R. Wilson

Rankin Dry Dock to Build Another Similar Vessel Dock

Within a fortnight the Rankin Dry Dock Company on Staten Island Sound plans a second dry dock like the recently completed one sold to Staten Island Ship Building Company. The project requires 30 to 50 carpenters, fasteners, and caulkers, and the new dock will match the 130 by 63 feet size. The notice references local businesses including Elizabeth Commercial College and C. Mair de Bon, with city ads interspersed.

Rankin Dry Dock Company Staten Island Sound Central Docks Staten ‘Island Ship Building Company Vrawels Ht Vrorkin Company

Cornerstone Laid for Bank Building in Union County

Ceremonies marked the laying of the cornerstone for the Union County Trust Company building in Unriding. Frank Bergen opened remarks, A B Carlton placed the trowel, and Mayor Victor Mraving spoke, praising the bank and noting future prosperity. The copper box with officers names and bank materials was placed in the cornerstone, to be preserved as a record of the occasion.

Union County Trust Company Frank Bergen A. B. Carlton Victor Mraving Hergen Foster M. Voorhove Mr. Bergen Jad Linabeth Union County First* National ‘Bank Thos Mravlag Charles J Albert B. Cartary Robert Wo Walter F. Cawthorne Robert 8. Douglas Dunn Burgos Charles C. Coleman Crane James A. Knowles Paul Asml Albart Rnte St.5 Fredick GC. Wole Jecemiah M. Morris Herbert Tt Knapp Wiliam J Mies Ayna M. Hangarter M. Hangarter; Bailing Scoramittne Man Albert 1 Carlte Men Aander Williamn Tf Hankin Charles Re K. Harvey Lebbeus J. Miller Ares Jumen WH Alexa Frank Bergen Carlten Deri W. Egner Charles H. K. Haley Lewis W. Kingsley Charles, Meltride Vaal MH. McCarter Lebbeus It. Miller Charles C. Morrin George T. Parrot Willian Y. Rankin George W. Rogers Foster SL Voor Deen Bergen bin Baird Sekdehs Swan Hope Handel Elizabeth Carlton Patna Endard Su. Bor GALE Springfield

Lipton Confident to Challenge for the America’s Cup

Sir Thomas Lipton declares he will positively challenge for the America’s Cup despite a New York yachtsman’s insinuations of insincerity. He notes his racing duties with Shamrock in 1901 prevent a U S visit next year and says the official challenge will come via the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, with Lipton optimistic it will be accepted.

New York Europe Lusitana Thorn Lipton Thonma Thomas America Shamrock Royal Ulster Yacht Club Lipton

Clever Thief Real Raffles In Third Street Apartments

A thief on Third Street raided Mrs. Risehike and Mrs. Reilly’s buildings, stealing a watch ring and a few items while leaving valuables. Mrs. McFarland saw a well dressed stranger, described as about five feet six inches, 150 pounds, with light colored hair, entering and exiting the premises. Detectives traced the suspect to the Reilly apartment but nothing else of value was taken. the case remains under investigation with several leads.

Mia Richard Roselike Third Street Risehike Joseph Reilly Hue A.W. McVarlawh Blewuing Rasenke Geveral Lemire Henry

Aged Woman Offered Home by Sympathizer

Mrs Elian Frick, an elderly woman, was taken to the Alm House by Superintendent McCrath for a jail hold. Mrs Caroline Restle read of Frick’s plight in the Journal and offered to take her in, prompting Judge Mahon to say Frick had been sent back to the poorhouse and to consider sending her to Restle’s home or back home.

Elian Frick Fry Cainival Court McCrath Alm House Caroline Restle Court Strett Drudge Mahon Te Say Womar Judge Mahon Frick

Fragmentary OCR Note From City Bank Address

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a bank on Grand Street corner and a partial street address. It references an address near a bank and city area but offers no clear actions or outcomes. The readable text is too incomplete to identify people, dates, or events.

Undetermined Slatemakers Swirl in State House Race

A fragmented report describes assembly leaders and factions in the state legislature as debates over Speakership and party balance unfold. Key figures include Assemblymen Merny and We Salley linked to Somerset, with Leavitt and Mille among notable senators weighing strategy. The scene centers on who can unite the Republican caucus and advance a preferred candidate, amid tensions and shifting alliances.

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Building and Loan Associations Growth Noted

Commissioner Vivian Mo Lewis of the Department of Banking praises growth of building and loan associations and their value to communities. She cites returns from avalvons and a rise in deposits, noting stability and public service as key factors in the sector’s progress during the year.

Vivian Mo Lewis Department of Hankin Kurt Wyalvons Ultot IV Chine

Father Saint and Kent's Storage Warehouse Ad

The item notes a storage warehouse on East Broad Street near Jefferson Avenue used for packing and shipping by Hoffman’s New Studio at 320 East Jersey Street. It mentions Modern Photography offering top picture services at 320 East Jersey Street near Third Street and Long Branch Railroad.

Father Sain Kent Tia East Broad Street Cutner Jefferson Avenue Hoffman Modern Photography East Jerery Atrret Third Street Long Bran

New Librarian Named for City Amid Controversy

A new city librarian, Ming Murie Tea, has been appointed after a contentious selection process. The commission faced debates over library policy, staffing, and renovation plans, with funding questions tied to a December deadline and a potential $2000 move. The appointee previously led an effort at a neighboring university library and is expected to focus on modernization and community access.

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Odd Fellows Meet Elects New Grand Lodge Officers

A large gathering of Old Fellows of New Jersey meets at the Masonic Temple in Trenton for the Grand Lodge election and the draft of a new constitution to modernize administration. Elected officers include deputy grand master Wille Lamed, grand treasurer Thomas 2. Dandon, oral secretary Heney S. Pines, grand warden Charles Wradeuts, and other officials.

Spooms Trenton Old Fellows of New Jersey Masonic Occanion Grand Lodge

General Grant and wife escape fire on ladder

General Fred D Grant and his wife faced a fire incident on the north side of a venue. They were removed and taken to safety by arena staff after flames appeared multiple times in the area.

F. D. Grant HS Telegraph Chicago Sov Fred Herat Leider

Elizabethans Elect Officers Amid Missionary Society Meeting

Members of the Elizabethan district Women’s Missionary Society met at Newark MM&E Center with chapters in Plainfield Tottenville and Staten Island. New officers were elected including president Mrs Nelson and secretary Mrs Coletti, as well as treasurer Mrs Stevens.

Hefury Womensbory Missionary Society Elizabeth Distriet Newark MM Plainfield Saleet St Paul's Church Tottenvilly Statin Telant Chin Die Elect Mpa Wallon Phautleld Ceoond Parker May Staten Tstantle Mim Kathiyt Coletti Mra Ho A Sayre Blizaeti Treasunery Mish Bostevens

18 Sink With Italian Ship Rescue at Sea

A group of workers aided in the rescue of survivors from an Italian vessel after a high seas incident. One crew member, Maria Adalgina, was reportedly pulled from the water as the ship sank near a rocky reef. Rescue and relief teams assist the stricken vessel.

Maria Adalgina Marts Adalgiad Wituelier Whitnie

Second Lake Hurricane Insights Draw Sparse Forecast

A battered fragmentary note indicates uncertain weather over Lake Superior with mention of waves near 14 feet and heavy winds. The garbled text references a storm season, forecasts, and potential impacts on the lake region, but specifics are unreadable.

Dr J Herbert Keenan Satel W318 Avenue Rew

Fragmentary note lists Dr J Herbert Keenan Satel W318 now Avenue BP Rew and mentions good printing low prices with Sledern Josephatey PL Broad atime.

J. Herbert Keenan Avenue Rew Sledern J'phitabey

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