Lawmakers consider street improvements in city council
The Common Council discussed grading Munroe and Sewall avenues from Main to Cookman with a plan for the Law and Ordinance Committee to draft an ordinance. Priorities favored Sewall, while Bond Street raised questions as residents urged action on southern routes. The Street Committee planned inspections this week amid concerns about grades causing water and utility issues and possible delays.
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Common Council
Munroe
Sewall Avenues
Main Street
Cookman Avenue
Assemblyman
Kirkbride
Munros Avenue
Sewall Avenue
Bond Street
George W. Treat
Grand Avenue
William JL. Meeks
M. M. Crosbie
Muoree Avenue
Eighth
Asbury
Kirkbolde
Appleby
Trest
George L. Coffin
Ten Broeck
Cook
Bradley
Tuttle
Wilbur
George F. Kroehl
Joseph R. Weirdry
Tle
Ormerod
Seventh Avenue
Fire and Water Committee
Crowell & Walton
Treat
Joseph R. Weir, Jr
George F. Krosh
Council
Plans for Court Reforms in New Jersey Discussed
A State Bar Association committee weighing major court reforms plans an appellate court to replace the court of errors and appeals. The group includes J Franklin Fort as chairman with members across Union Somerset Hudson Salem Passaic and Mercer counties. The demise of Chancellor McGill along with Runyon and McGill’s long service sparked renewed push to abolish the court of chancery and restructure New Jersey’s judiciary.
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New Jersey
The
Bar Association
State Bar Association
J. Franklin Fort
Joseph Cross
Union County
James J. Bergen
Somerset
A. Q .Garretson
Hudson
Clement H. Sinnickson
Salem
Eugene Stevenson
Passaic
D. O. Watkins
Gloucester
Allen Strong
Middlesex
Robert Woodruff
Mercer
Samuel H. Grey
Court of Errors and Appeals
Court of Errors
Supreme Court
Las Dadars
Siek Court
Gottfried Krueger
Essex
John W. Bogert
Bergen
McGill
Court of Chancery
Senator Cross
Voorhees Nuthlng
Theodore Runyon
Alexander T. McGill
Ruoyan
Beach Purchase Progress Delayed by Official Illness
The Common Council asked about the beach purchase scheme. City solicitor John F. Hawkins must obtain separate descriptions of the beach front and sewers owned by James A. Bradley before condemnation can proceed. Hawkins plans to travel to New York to urge Bradley.
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Common Council
Wilbur
John F. Hawkins
James A. Bradley
Mr. Bradley
Hawkins
New York
Mary Preston Dies in Newark at 80
Mrs. Mary Preston widow of Henry Preston died Saturday night at her daughter's home in Newark. She was 80 years old and mother of Thomas J. Preston a member of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association.
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Mary Preston
Henry Preston
Newark
Thomas J. Preston
Ocean Grove
Planning for Now Isolation Hospitals Meeting
The Board of Health meets this evening to devise ways and means for building isolation hospitals in place of those recently destroyed by fire. The report outlines urgent public health planning and emergency hospital capacity.
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Board of Health
Superintendent Baxter Pushes for More Libraries statewide
A movement led by State Superintendent Baxter aims to expand libraries across the state and strengthen ties between public schools and libraries. County superintendents have been asked to support the plan, with enthusiasm noted and a likely state appropriation for formation and aid. Traveling libraries suffice but are insufficient. teachers will engage students and guide reading, with a request to make library involvement obligatory for teachers at certain grades.
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Schoola Baxter
National Educational Association
Baxter
State Board of Education
Bradley Park Premiums Realize $1,000 at Board of Trade Sale
Bradley Beach factory funds advance as 24 desirable lots were bid on by 19 bidders. Symphonion Manufacturing Company president Gratz bought the top lot for a $180 premium, with others securing prime positions at varying premiums. Subscriptions cover remaining costs, with expected total nearing $9,000 to fulfill factory contract obligations.
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Board of Trade
Bradley Park
Symphonion Manufacturing Company
Bradley Beach
Jo Jeft
Committee On Manufactures
Beyera
Gratz
Symphonion Company
W. B. Flavel
O. A. Clevenger
Steiner & Son
W. F. Wilson
J. H. Cook
Henry Steinbach
A. G. Asbrood
M. L. Bamman
Buchanan & Smock
John Steinbach
Milan Rosa
John N. Burtla
Ferguson
Herman Stein
John Forman
George W. Treat
Belmar Officials Await McDermott Inquiry Report
Experts probing accounts of former Borough Collector Charles McDermott were not ready to report to Belmar council on Tuesday night. They expect to finish in a few days, after which a special council meeting may be called to receive the report and consider action.
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Charles McDermott
Belmar
Grenelle's Cold Comfort Fans Warm Patrons at Grorrells Drugstore
L O Grenelle a Main street druggist has installed five large electric powered fans to cool the shop for patrons awaiting prescriptions and for customers ordering soda water. The devices create a wintry atmosphere and bring peace of mind to crowds of Grenelle's customers.
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L. O. Grenelle
Grenelle
Governor Voorhees Meets Officials in Washington
Governor Voorhees visited the War Department in Washington on Wednesday to discuss New Jersey's expenditures for volunteers in the Spanish American War. He then called at the Capitol to confer with New Jersey senators and representatives and urged them to bring orders for job printing to the Journal office.
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Voorhees
War Department
Washington
New Jersey
Capital
Journal
Countess Schimmelmann Tells Experiences at First M E Church
Countess Adeline Schimmelmann, noted missionary, spoke at Sunday service in First M E Church where many attended. She shared her spiritual journey from nominal Christian to a devoted missionary, discussed her wealth giving to God, and noted her 10 years of independent missionary work with two adopted sons and a yacht named Duco.
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M.E
Mistory
Adeline Schimmelmann
M. E
Jesus Christ
God
Richard House
Countess Reveals Rich Upbringing and Religious Awakening
The narrative recounts a noblewoman once favored by Empress Augusta who, after living a life of luxury, found purpose in faith. She describes studying commandments, embracing God’s love, and converting skeptics, including a professor and his wife, amid intense personal trials and a dramatic revival in Hamburg.
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Augusta
Germany
Christ
God
Baltic Sea
Hamburg
Jesus
Lord Jesus
Funeral for Alexander T. McGill Held in Princeton
Funeral services for Alexander T. McGill chancellor of New Jersey were conducted Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Princeton. A large gathering, including many state legislators, heard brief rites read from I Corinthians xv by President Francis L. Patton, with prayer by Rev. Dr. Benjamin B. Warfield. Hymns were performed by a University Glee Club sextet, and mourners then viewed the body before processions to the Princeton cemetery.
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Alexander T. McGill
New Jersey
First Presbyterian Church
Princeton
Francis L. Patton
I. Corinthians xv
Benjamin B. Warfield
Princeton Seminary
Jesus
University Glee Club
Rumors on New Jersey jurists at Voorhees funeral
Attendees at the funeral of Governor Voorhees included Attorney General Griggs and many leading figures such as Flavel McGee, Cortlandt Parker, Chief Justice Maple, Vice Chancellor Pitney, and ex Governor Werts. Speculation circulated that Chief Justice W J Magle may become chancellor with Justice Collins replaced by Allan Strong, though this remained unconfirmed.
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Allan Strong
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Aald
Voorhees
Justice Collins
Discharged From Bankruptcy for Belmar Promoter Yard
Henry H. Yard of Belmar, promoter of seashore development firms around Como, was discharged from bankruptcy in Trenton by Judge Kirkpatrick after referee Oliphant recommended discharge. Yard’s liabilities total 026,500-31 with 034,088.44 unsecured and 232,411.87 secured. Assets total 03,126, including 44,925 real estate, 200 personal property, and 48,001 stocks and bonds. Creditors, led by Philadelphina, contested discharge due to alleged failure to surrender property and possible intent to defraud, but judge found no sufficient intent to convict. A life interest on two Belmar lots was later discussed. Advertise in the Journal.
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Henry H. Yard
Belmar
Como and Vicinity
Mornatog
Trenton
Kirkpatrick
Oliphant
Yard
Belmar An
Philadelphina
Pancoaster
Camden
Jeff
Ward
Fales
Passengers on Central Narrowly Escape Death
Passengers on the Central railroad’s 8 a.m. train from this city to New York escaped a fatal wreck when locomotive No 668 suffered a broken axle near Asbury Avenue. The eight-inch axle flaw caused wheels to leave the track and damage to the air cylinder. Engineer Joseph Tate attributed the failure to a defect. Conductor Scennefield similarly blamed the broken axle for the incident as the train slowed at the First Avenue crossing.
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Central Railroad
New York
First Avenue Crossing
Asbury Avenue
Joseph Tate
Scennefield
North Asbury Park
Tate
Commuters Narrowly Escape Train Wreck Near City
Passengers on a southbound train barely escaped a disaster, stepping from the cars as a freight locomotive detached at a depot, then shifted tracks to continue. A crowd cheered the spared riders while a wrecking crew removed the broken axle and wheels and hauled the damaged locomotive to repair.
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Nues
Elizabethport
Craw
Stryker Will Probate for Rev Peter Stryker
The will of the late Rev Peter Stryker, pastor of Grand Avenue Re formed Church, has been probated. He left a life policy of 0,780 with 3,000 to his widow Emily Stryker and the rest to be divided among four children, with Herman B. Stryker kept in the state hospital and his interest used for clothing and necessities. Theological books go to son-in-law Mr Connor, and other books among children and friends. Grandchildren receive a mosaic Inkatand, a watch, and a gold bead cane. executors named are his wife and son Henry C. Stryker.
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Peter Stryker
Grand Avenue Reformed Church
Laen
State Hospital
Trenton
Stryker
Connor
Mr. Stryker
Henry C. Stryker
Census to be Taken for School District
E R Tindall was Tuesday night appointed by the Board of Education census taker for this district. He will begin collecting data May 1. His record will include school children ages 5 to 18. He was appointed because he is also census taker for the government. The board elected R A Tusting president for the ensuing year and Cisude v. Guerin, secretary.
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E. R.tindall
Board of Education
Tindall
R. A. Tusting
Cisude v. ‘Guerin
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Sewall
Munroe Avenues
Walla
Anto Joseph Morriz
New Jersey State Bar Association
the Beach Purchase
the Belmar
Governor Voorhees
Griggs
Wis
Central
DR. Stryker
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