23 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
1
The text details a U.S. Supreme Court case involving Standard Oil and proposed reorganizations. It describes potential mergers and conflicts with other major firms like United States Steel, signaling a major legal and corporate power struggle.
Donation day at the General Hospital collects a wide array of help including fuel and money. Fannie Seaman chairs the committee with Vincent and Mrs Hailey among organizers guiding the effort as donations pour in to sustain the hospital's work.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe fresh killed turkeys and a broad stock of poultry and meat products for large trade. References mention ducks, veal, pork and related offerings with vague assurances of quality and variety amid damaged text. Names and places are unreadable.
Fragmentary notice describes a local sale event with references to merchandise and vendors. It mentions an upcoming time frame and unspecified items, implying a brief sale window and limited inventory. Details are unclear, but the note signals a transient shopping opportunity at a local market.
A boy fires a shot during a stalled train incident on Virginia Street, striking brakeman Drummond. He is rushed to St Michael's Hospital as detectives pursue leads from Newark and identify potential suspects. The event destabilizes the area and prompts a police investigation into the motive and sequence of shots.
Surviving miners believe ten men are alive in the St Paul mine after a blaze trapped workers. Footprints, oil cans, and gear found near the airshaft suggest rescuers may be signaling to the surface. Reports say water was knee deep and air conditions improved as fire crews cleared passages.
The Excise Commissioners met informally in the Dix Building to discuss current liquor laws and practices in Trenton Hoboken and Caen. They decided not to act on the excise inspector ship until organizing January 1 and planned another meeting in two weeks. The group considered license fee increases but believed a rise to $1000 would burden poorer dealers. They examined city ordinances on liquor matters and classifications. A Christmas display at Fieldman’s Ground Floor and other ads appeared in the text.
The report says the brother of the fallen foe is condemned to death and captured. President Zelaya allegedly approved the sentence as U S officials warn of a disciplined response. Washington notes naval and cabinet preparations amid fears of uncivilized warfare and a demand for redress. The State Department anticipates decisive action once Taft and his cabinet decide. The Navy prepares to strike when ordered.
John F. Madden of Lexington Kentucky sues Louie V. Bell of New York for 310000 claiming alienation of his wife's affections. The case was continued today according to a New York dispatch dated November 23.
A festive note describes Santa arriving in a new model aeroplane, with plans for marvelous toy store displays and exclusive toys. The scene promises a grand arrival in the sky, alongside hints of a larger Santa display on a separate page.
Home grown turkeys straight from the farm arrive at Voorhers Market in Morris, along with five homemade mince meats for Thanksgiving. Demand for their late homemade sausages is strong as well, with sales continuing today and tomorrow.
Amid a decline in demand for Edwin Burt bee women’s shoes at Hiigen dormft Basar shoppers seek fine style. A bottle of Pabst draws attention with special pots and aMitweulee beer feature. Manus Brog offers View-pale styles.
An early report describes the mayor defying orders and twelve soldiers arrested after a meeting on Broad and Kant Jer. Police seized corps members under Chief Tenney's orders. Mayor Mraviney rushed to headquarters, directing charges against the corps and Captain Strain for violating the mayoral bans on meetings.
The Nourmahal, carrying Colonel Astor and his son Vincent, was reported safe in San Juan Porto Rico on November 15 after a hurricane threat. A break in undersea cables delayed word, with Captain Dalton confirming the vessel remained in San Juan harbor when he departed. Further notes state the yacht planned sail toward Fence and then to a Cuban port before heading north, awaiting a friend aboard a passenger steamer.
In a deadly house fire in Missouri, Representative De Armond and his child died. Emergency responders faced a challenging scene as investigators worked to determine the cause while neighbors aided the aftermath. The tragedy drew national attention to the family and the political figure.
Chief of police in Taibis reports two men named Wallon and James Sanath Torney were arrested by Special Officer Thomas Rabie after a daylight hold up at the Central Railroad yard. The suspects, claiming to be unemployed laborers from Philadelphia, matched descriptions of recent town job suspects and were found with skeleton-like keys and a pistol. Both gave conflicting stories and are under police questioning at headquarters.
In New York on November 23 muted trading left copper prices weak as shares slid. Industry stocks showed broad weakness while the market moved toward uncertainty with limited upward momentum and several issues dipping to morning lows.
An advertisement notes that skilled salesmen fit shoes to customers feet after visiting the factory and inspecting the fitting process. It highlights a men's shoe department and experiential fitting service.
The ad promotes Zolzer's market offering fresh fruit vegetables turkeys ducks and chickens at low prices. The page mentions a BIDRACE WAREHOUSE and 24 East later details though text is garbled.
The defense offers a self defense plea in a high profile murder trial. Prosecution rests heavy on physical evidence and a brain injury linked to a fatal blow. The judge presides as the state's case proceeds with expert testimony and defense examination ongoing.
A chaotic report recounts a theft of a gipsy girl, followed by parents recovering her at a location described as Ball Park and Tybee Street. The article mentions Demetris, the Demetri family, and several other local figures, with references to a Chicago connection and various witnesses, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
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