22 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
1
Jersey City Dews PARES SUE vs Barros is reported in the afternoon edition. The piece discusses politics and tariff debates, noting the big pork bill, the Senate and House positions, and alleged corruption and favoritism affecting Jersey City investments and local interests.
A fragmented New York newspaper clipping shows root causes of price increases in the meat trade. The item lists specific upticks and reflects ongoing concerns about distribution costs and market pressure.
The Four Cohans and company opened a week at the Academy of Music with strong audiences and praise for the music comedy The Governor's Son. The plot revolves around a governor’s family and disguises, with lively turns by Algy and a strong performance by George M. Cohen and the ensemble. The chorus and principals, including Josephine Cohan and William Keough, receive favorable notices for their humor and stage presence. An Arion Minstrel Show at the Bijou Theatre benefited the Journal Fresh Air Fund and drew a large crowd with performers from Hudson City.
The opening of the Bergen and Lafayette Trust Company, scheduled for yesterday morning at 6 Moni eel avenue, has been postponed for a week. On Saturday night it was found alterations cannot be completed in time to open this morning.
A Women’s Club debate at Hasbrouck Hall weighed whether women’s influence surpasses men in civilization. Dr M F De Hart argued for women’s pivotal role, noting mothers shape environments. counterpoints cited male-led achievements and religion. The discussion, with music and readings, explored leadership, gender roles, and societal progress.
Public library circulation for home reading for the week ending April 18, 189%, shows General works 18, philosophy 81, religion 148, natural science 440, fine arts 139, poetry 72, fiction 30, Juvenile totals include deletion 2258, history 425, biography 541, travels 40. The record appears garbled with several mis-typed words and unclear categories.
Four tennis courts have been recently connected with the Fatat Congress tonal futon at Aerges and Boyd avenues. Slade Did tabaake aug pe Nun ie to idan tt to tive ie Dini aay Preved eaten.
Hundreds of women depart New Jersey and New York on April 24 for Los Angeles to attend the Federation biennial meeting. The Sunsines Society organizes a private car on the Grand Central line, with Berths filled and plans for a family compartment tent headquarters near the tabernacle. Notables from local clubs including Mr Brice Cottard and Mrs Maud Butler secure berths aboard the federation train.
The Dramatic Union of St Bridget's Lyceum plans an April 5 performance at the School Hall Mercer street presenting the four act Irish comedy Peep of Day by Mid ward Falconer. Thirty members will perform with Miss Reagan Duggan McCormack Waldron leading female roles amid rehearsals and skilled amateur talent. A notable quarry bridge scene and Irish reels, jigs, and melodies are featured. tickets are in big demand with a likely crowded house.
The Park Reform Church plans major building repairs starting June 9, with summer services moved to nearby venues. A string of events and concerts featured Miss Morgan and Mrs Anni Lee among soloists, plus a choir recital by New York vocalists, and a funeral service for Mr. Bube after a railroad accident.
The Park Reformed Church held simple services for the late Rider Thomas R. Lewis with Rev J F Morgan officiating. A large congregation attended the funeral as the Park Church Choir led hymns and Mrs Anna Lee of New York performed singing selections.
Fragmentary OCR shows unclear phrases and possible names. The readable bits do not form a coherent event or notice to summarize with confidence.
An aggressive 19th century advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a universal cure for female ailments including womb disorders, backache, leucorrhea, and nervous debility. It claims safety, broad endorsement, and that it dissolves uterine tumors, with urged purchase through druggists and avoidance of substitutes.
Special to The Sersey City News from New Brunswick in 1902 reports Professor John B. Smith of Rutgers outlining a plan to exterminate Jersey mosquitoes if funding is secured. He seeks about 8,000 dollars from an emergency fund, aims to locate breeding sites and malarial mosquitoes, hire a trained physician, and promote drainage and sanitation measures with local law support. He argues total eradication could be achieved for around 10,000 dollars and urges community action this summer.
Special to The dorney City News from Torenton April 4. The Building and Grounds Committee will meet Wednesday to plan summer improvements at the state school. Major change is a complete electric lighting and power system enabling in house control and efficient illumination. An appropriation of 10,000 was approved by the Legislature. The electric plant will be located at the power house near Clinton and Model avenues. Buildings will be repainted and other small upgrades made, with work starting as summer vacation opens.
Members of the Lenahan Association plan a donor dinner tonight at Garry's Hall in Newark. A large turnout of prominent Democrats is expected and organizers promise a lively evening for all attendees.
A damaged OCR item references educational pay at sixty dollars weekly in a county context. Names and exact places are garbled, with scattered phrases about payments, dates, and a local operation. The readable fragments hint at a list or notice involving compensation and local figures.
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