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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
1
The Lusitania nears New York after a rapid Atlantic crossing, signaling a possible four day crossing time from Daunt Rock. Reports show speed gains from new propulsion, with daily mileages around 650 miles. The Mauretania's 4 days 14 hours 28 minutes remains the Western Atlantic record.
Mrs Icha efer City sues prominent balloonist alleging alienation of affection and asks 75000 in damages. Deputy Sheriff served papers. she claims intercepting fifty six letters from Mrs Forbes to her husband. Forbes denies action, calling it outrageous.
Frederick Meyertertick, size champion of Maryland, traveled to Wilmington, Del, to marry Mary Holland after a brief romance. The four foot tall 148 pound groom faced strong parental opposition as the wedding plan progressed.
Strikes by machinists and blacksmiths cripple Sea Port Air Line shops in Portsmouth and nearby plant areas. Some workers remain at risk of replacement as strike breakers rush to fill vacant positions. Reports indicate alleged violations of an open shop agreement as tensions rise in the railway industry.
The Rev. Christian G. Fischer marks his twenty sixth year as pastor of the German Lutheran Church and is chosen as ministerial delegate to the General Council convention in Minneapolis the week of September 9. The church plans a Labor Day festival at East Jenny Street to fund a new church building, with parishhouse and worship house to follow. The General Council consists of twelve synods with 1325 pastors and 1,739 congregations. New York Ministerium will appoint fourteen pastoral delegates and an equal number of lay delegates.
Telegraph report from Batavia says floods in northwest Java after a cloudburst wipe out 600 natives. Bridges destroyed cut communication, thousands flee north as homes and crops are ruined. Local notices mention Leonard Undertaker.
Walter B. Timms, president of the Board of Education, declares no graft in the new School No 3 during a crowded dedication. He praises the building’s architecture, construction and oversight, stating contractors delivered value for dollar as 1,000 attendees applaud. Room filled with 600 seats, flags, and a sixty-voice choir from the Elizabeth Musical Union.
Richard Schlenker, 17, shot himself in the abdomen at 946 Flora Street in a despondent act linked to labor market pressures. He died at General Hospital about 2:10 pm after the self-inflicted wound igniting bed clothing and injuring his hand. Neighbors and his mother aided the scene before he passed, with arrangements for funeral by Charles J. Jenson.
Fragmentary text references a Camden publication and mentions emma iain and old stand. No coherent events or names are extractable. Unable to determine a concrete news item from the garbled source.
Allen, charged with the murder of Jumen Carey, displayed clear fear as officials led him to the county jail. Witnesses say he trembled and drew back when the accusation was read. He has spoken little since arrest, avoiding his wife, and remains in custody while the case proceeds.
Dozens of county jail inquiries target alleged killer Alessi tied to two slayings. Early visitors include Mrs Jose Romann, described as his alleged fiancée. Officials warn crowds may drop visiting days if numbers don’t diminish. Elementary ad snippets follow for Elizabeth Commercial College offering shorthand and bookkeeping courses.
The Elizabeth Board of Trade opens its fall season with a meeting at Haven quarters Masonic Hall on Broad Street. Committees on dinners and express rates will report. officers aim to drive fall and winter activity, extend rail lines to suburbs, and attract manufacturing to Elizabeth amid railroad commission hearings and city council talks.
Frederick J. Lilley son of the late Governor Lilley married Miss Anderson in a noon ceremony in Washington. Bishop David H. Munro of The Episcopal Church officiated at the Anderson home hour. John Lilley, brother of the groom, hosted. The bride’s name is not fully legible and the couple plan a Florida wedding tour.
Registration and election dates listed for Elizabeth. Special registration day on September 7 for a constitutional amendment election. September 14 is the special election day. Voters who voted last fall and remain on the rolls need not re-register. Third regular registration on September 7 in outside Elizabeth district. house-to-house registration possible. First regular registration day September 26, primary October 26, second regular registration day. Election Day November 9.
Contractors and financiers clash as unpaid laborers discuss the missing $500 at a county meeting. Clarence Winans denies direct responsibility, claiming payments hinged on contractor tasks. The dispute centers on who owed and who should pay, with details narrow and tensions rising. The length and quality of work are questioned as timelines blur and a contractor’s honesty comes under scrutiny. The derailed project at Kalgar road remains unresolved as officials weigh next steps.
Operals of the New Jersey State Lique Dealers Association join the New York group in pushing to close disorderly saloons. They vow to expel members aiding illegitimate trade and pledge to refine supply chains. New Jersey association has long opposed law closures of saloons.
Unusually low cotton production reported with Warahinatan and Heyl noting April yields well below last year. Experts cite drought conditions, market impacts, and government forecasts as officials warn of continued pressure on the sector.
Telegraphed market chatter and government notes clash with a local college notice and a storage warehouse listing. The article mentions Pacific preferred shares and market shifts while signaling government actions and labor topics, alongside class schedules and a storage facility address near Brown Street and Latin Street.
Mystery gone and perils at the pole recounted by a cook. Frost bitten and sunburned, the tale unfolds amid snow. The account mixes danger and endurance in a stark Arctic setting.
North Pole history notes early discoveries by Frederick A. Cook on April 21, 1908 with the claim of the farthest north. It lists several expeditions led by John Davis, Henry Wadson, Phipps, and others with latitudes, and mentions Peary amid a claim of a $10,000,000 funding and losses of nineteen ships and one balloon, with over 400 lives lost in Arctic ice.
The article discusses Dr. Frederick A. Cook's Arctic expedition, noting the discovery of land 900 miles from the pole and the uncharted region beyond, with scientific benefits and ongoing questions about the voyage. It mentions extreme cold, March conditions, and the search for signs of life beyond the initial landing.
Police pursue leads in a mysterious death case after a man later identified as likely from Elizabeth disappears. The body was found in a New York City motel. detectives say he resembled a 6 foot 11 inch man about 240 pounds, wearing banknotes and valuables.
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