Decker cheats the Eight Ward in power deal with bosses
A chaotic eight ward political feud unfolds as Decker switches sides to join the machine, joining the Pinaches Committee and excise board promises. The anti ring faction collapses as followers are sold out, the ward falls under boss control, and former allies lament their loss of power and future influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Decker
Anthringiem
Decker
Boar
Devker
Euch
Mite Inc
Piake
Jabbig
Decker Association
Leais
Tellows
Prachitie
Tate
Tucker
Tress Board
South Bergen Republican Club
Spakk
Abraham Wilsim
Deckers
Witsm
Galt
Backer
Jae
Not Worried by Uvalde Bluff Urges City to Delay Injunction
City officials were cited to appear as to why an injunction should not be issued against the Uvalde Asphalt Company for obstructing Daniel Street business. City Attorney John W Paul Queen sent the morning message to Corporation Counsel BMA Barmatt, who is out of town, yet none of the city officials seem hard pressed by the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Amr
Uvalde Asphalt Company
City Attarney Jonn
Paul Queen
BMA
Grandchildren Celebrate Mrs. Tormeister at 87th Birthday
Mrs. Marcarethe Tormeister of Téwtsetroot numbered twenty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren at a birthday gathering marking her eighty seventh year. She rested quietly after the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Marcarethe Tormeister
Téwtsetroot
Anita Bill
Boy Injured After Fall From Trolley Car
At five o'clock yesterday afternoon Patrick OResen a two seven years old fell from an east bound Street avenue trolley at Ninth and Brunswick street and fractured his back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Oresen
Fourtstreet
Ninth and
Brunswick
Trent
Zabriskie Post Outing to Idlewild Grove Details
Zabelskie Croyd Army Poet plans a Monday excursion to Idlewild Grove. An old remedy titled Ase Yinajve's Soothing Syrup for children is advertised as suitable for child care. The notice references a local event with street names and timings, but specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zabelskie Croyd Army
Idlewild Grove
Web Feet Mystery Unveiled in Widow's Claim
Mrs Mary Ann Reynolds of New York City declares a right to a share of her late husband James Reynolds estate after reporting web feet found on his body. He died intestate July 16 in a Rayine avenue boarding house. Executor Charles C Kelly seeks letters of administration and estate transfer to Mrs Reynolds amid competing claims from others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Reynolds
News
Hudson County
Reynolds
Charles C. Kelly
Kelly
Teynolis
Reynelde
Followed Runaway Husband in Hoboken Chase
A handsome woman pursued a well dressed man through Huson Street Hobokin as a crowd of about fifty children joined the chase. In Second Street a group corralled the man at a saloon where the wife reclaimed him saying he must go home. The couple then boarded a Washington Street car with bystanders waiting for further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Huson Street
Hobokin
Second Street
Mann
Washington Street
Connolly and the Equitables Fight Over Grounds
Tense dispute resumes at Johnson Avenue ball grounds as Connolly and the Equitable team clash over possession. Connolly claims lease and control of part of the grounds blocking Meld use, while Equitable reps vow to demolish the wearing. He dares them to interfere and threatens arrest of any trespassers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johheton Avenue
Connolly
Equitable
Boa
Eanitahie
Doctor Saves Girl From Drowning at Lang Hraneh
Dr E D Lederman of New York rescues Miss Hend Loeben, a West End Hotel patron, from drowning after a breaker pulls her beyond depth during a bathing party with Miss Caryla Nordlinger and Miss Blatehe Hermann. He swims to her, brings her to shore despite difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Lederman
New York
Lang Hraneh
Hdnd Loebeln
West End
Caryla Nordlinger
Misa Blatehe Hermann
Fran
Justice Collins Grants Writ in Police Tocum Review
Justice Collins in the Supreme Court Wis morning granted an application for a writ of certiorari to review the Jersey City police department rule requiring mortuary keepers to be notified when a body is found. The application was made by Conector John J. Malvaner on behalf of Coroner Wyse, who argues that only by oath sworn is the coroner to be notified. The matter will be argued at the November term of the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Collins
Supreme Court
Wis
Jersey City
Morene
Sheriff Ruempler's Brother III Faces Fatal Illness
Fredericke Ruempler, brother of Sheriff Qari Fi, a former county resident and long time local leader, is gravely ill at his Stapleton home. He spent years as county resident before moving to Slalun Jatand about fifteen years ago to work for a brewery. His wife died last year. Hope for recovery remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericke Ruempler
Qari Fi
Ruempler
Stapleton
Slalun Jatand
Elopement Sparks Court Battle Over Age Gap
Alfred Van Dorn twenty eight and Vlora Willet fifteen eloped from Freehold after courtship it led to a tense hearing before Justice Mulse in Freehold. Willet pressed charges of abduction. Van Dorn challenged the girl’s age and faced a warrant. The couple fled toward New York as authorities warned to arrest Van Dorn. The case exposed parental opposition and repeated attempts to wed despite the girl’s youth and the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred van Dorn
Freehold
Vlora Willet
Harry Wislet
Marlboro
Justice of the Peaté
John Duffy
Montgomery Street
New York
Davis
van Dorn
Wilet
Willet
Mulse
Willett
Tgt van Dorn
Flora
Morganville
Wil
Justice Hutse
James Harvard
Justice Hulse
van Thorn
Vicinity
Mr. Willet
Tie
Dog Attacks Mail Carriers Across North Bergen
A violent, mangy dog owned by Thomas Feeney of 151 Numbia Avenue North Bergen has threatened mail delivery, biting carriers and injuring uniforms. Postmaster Hichhorn warns mail service may be suspended unless the animal is restrained, with Clerk Mooreh ordered to notify the owner to remove or poison the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Feeney
Numbia Avenue
North Bergen
Pentmaster Hichhorn
Cornell
Atiimat
Mooreh
Keller's Friends Refuse to Discuss Barker Defence Letter
At Rev. John Keller's home all information about receiving the Thomas G. Barker Defence Association letter was refused. The publication indicates the letter was sent by registered mail and could be in Mr. Keller’s possession or by someone authorized, but no one has seen him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keller
Thomas G. Barker Defence Association
Killer
Two Johns Social Club Plans Annual Ball Meeting
The Two Johns Social Club will meet this evening at its quarters on Montgomery and Haunswick streets to arrange for the club ball scheduled for the later part of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Johns
Montgomery
Haunswick Streets
Boulevard Globe Fell Event Near Semmunipaw
A report describes Amare Mighty lohé at the Houlevard and Semmunipaw where a vehicle fell last evening and narrowly missed a wheelman. The home sustained no damage and the engine area was cleaned off the roadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amare Mighty Lohé
Houlevard
Semmunipaw
Vente
Damume
Justice Collins Announces Vacation Schedule for September Term
At the close of the Supreme Court session Justice Collins stated he would not return until the opening day of the September term unless required for the protection of appearances. The remark indicated a brief layoff with possible duties pending further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Colline
Blackmail accusations swirl around inmates and townsfolk
Arlington and Claremont avenues resident Mrs Barklow accuses Mary Williams of blackmail after alleged letters demanding payments tied to a grocery debt and threats to expose the case. Napoleon Barry, inmate at Snake Hill Almshouse, claims plans to press Grand Jury over Williams indictment. Barklow shows bank records and notes payments she claims to have made to Barry, asserting innocence amid the public retelling of the saga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Buckiom
Arlington
Claremont Avenues
Napoleon Barry
Snake Hill Almshouse
J. Willams
Garfield Avenue
Barry
Repair Work Restores Water Flow Under Hackensack River
The broken main under the Hackensack River has been repaired and tested. Water now flows under low pressure and is being delivered at high pressure, with ten million more gallons daily added to nearly empty reservoirs at High Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackensack River
Nna
Steer Attack at Central Block Yards Ends in Hospital
Patrick McCarthy, a worker at the Central Block Yards, was horned by a steer last night while trying to drive a number 1i into a pen. He is hospitalized with a dangerous abdominal wound. The other steer involved was not one of those that escaped on Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McCarthy
the _ Oly Hospital
Uu Eter
Marlton teacher may have died by suicide in sorrow over engagement
Bana Clara Smith, 19, Marlton public school teacher, lay in state as officials consider whether her death was caused by poison. The Marlton station agent Winfield S. Smith is her father. She had become engaged to widower Oro Kinsey, whose wife opposed the match. Despondent letters hinted she might be dead before friends received them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Mount Holly
Bana Clara Smith
Marlton
Winfeld S. Smith
Miss Smith
Indiao Mile
Oro Kinsey
Bottle Cast Ashore Sparks 1901 Jersey City Mystery
Dr George Wilkinson found a bottle in Bayport waters bearing a note dated July 29 1901 offering a two dollar reward for return to the Imperial Hotel Jersey City. The note says it was cast overboard by Dr Tyons and others aboard the steam launch Fun near the Lower Bay, prompting a humorous exchange among the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilkinson
Bayport
S. 1
Exchange Place
Imperial Hotel
Jersey City
Tyons
Frank Basford
J. Vaughan
Mayor Hoos Ties Two Knot in City Hall Ceremony
Mayor Hoos performed two marriages just before leaving City Hall to unite Hilda Keller of 225 Third Avenue New York with Ernest A Raber of Pompton and Minnie Hubble with Warry Raber both of Englewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Hoos
City Hall
Pleasant Valley
Hilda Keller
Third Avenue
New York
Ernest A. Raber
Pompton
Minnie Hubble
Warry Raber
Englewopil
Personal clerks join two week yaration at county court
Charles B. Dolan of the Court of Quarter Sessions and N Louis Paladeau of the County Clerk's office begin a two week vacation today. Clerk Joseph O Mara of the Supreme Court attends the Knights of Columbus convention in Atlanta today. Prodertee Wi Crundii of the g...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Dolan
Court of Quarter Sessions
N. Louis Paladeau
Joseph O'Mara
Supreme Court
The
Knights of Columbus
Atlanne
Wi Crundii
Matiera of Faof Footy Feature in Local Trade
A fragment notes a feature on the A B C Com Starch product and mentions wholesale dealings. The text cites Montgomery 1411 Gruen Avenue in Suregy City and highlights a claim of high-quality production, suggesting a local trade item or advertisement context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaer
Meotgmnery
Gruen Akveeka Suregy
City Resort Bathers Prompt Newark Bay Curiosity
Residents near Newark Bay and Noble Street report persistent bathing by numerous youths at several shorelines including Brearley and Atlantic areas. Police struggle to enforce proper bathing etiquette as bayside youths swim clothed, evade capture, and enjoy free baths amid calls for order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark Bay
Noble
Ives
BreAdoo Avenue
Greenville
Plone
Somrth
Communipaw Avenue Bridge
Bue “Oop
Ee Avenue
Ehhes
T Cai
Pacific Avenue Bridge
Jersey City
Away From Guam At Last Man Returns From Government Job
Camden August 2 1991 David Rankin the only man known to escape a government post says he ran away from Guant naval storekeeper on Gu ar island He left on a transport Lawton fled to Manila was arrested as a deserter and jailed freed then sailed home on Lenox now drifting at sea He says he will be home next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Camden
David Rankin
Ateat
San Francisco
Guar
Lawton
Manila
Jai
Lenox
Man Claims Aguinaldo Kinship in Cape May
Special to The Jersey City News from Cape May August 8 19 John Crawry age twenty a copper colored and intelligent head bellman at a local hotel claims to be the brother of Emilio Aguinaldo the former insurgent chief of the Philippine Islands
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City News
Cape May
John Crawry
Emilio Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
Tramp Taught Old Theft Tricks At Hotel Normandie
A tramp who fell in front of the Normandie Hotel was revived with stimulants and a hearty meal then given money and sent away. Witnesses said he had learned the theft trade from earlier exploits, and guests noted his familiarity with the street life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Normandie-By
Possible move for school annex premises
Police served by William Hagen camp on the city authorities yesterday that the premises at Grand and Greene streets, used as an annex to No. 21 Schont, must be vacated by November 1. Lease expired and officials think Hogencamp may want freedom to sell. Board President Mulvaney says action awaits Board notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hagencamp
Grand and
Greene Streets
No. 21 Schont
Mrr
Hogencamp
Mulvaney
Board of Education
Jetmatter
Reuter Association Plan at Wildel's Point View Grove
The Henry Reuter Association will hold its annual outing and games at Wildel's Point View Grove on Sunday August 11. Members depart from Headquarters No 96 Summit Avenue at 6 90 A M and Pavonia dock at 9 90 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reuter
Wildel
Point View Grove
Summit Avenue
Pavonia Dock
Whitten Arrest Draws Mayor Hoos Comment
William H. Whitten, a grocer at Fifth and Coles streets, was arrested by U. S. Commissioner Linsley Rowe for fraudulent use of the mail, with Mayor Edward Hoos recalling a July inquiry from a Pennsylvania dealer about Whitten’s financial standing and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoos
William FH. Whitten
Fifth and
Coles Street
U. S
Linsley Rowe
U. S. Mail Service
Pennsylvania
Whitten
John Mele
24Th
Institut
Willan H. Whitten
Edward Hoos
Had It In For Chinam en Celestials' Clothing Stolen
Special to The Jersey City News South Amboy August 9 1901 three Chinese laun darymen took an hour off Thursday night and went bathing in Bar tin Bay. While they were bathing their clothes were stolen causing a scene as panicked bathers searched the streets. Jim Lee recovered his garments and $15 left inside. Charley Wing found his clothes but money was missing. The other man's garments were found at daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City News
South Amboy
Aue
Barttin Bay
Jim Lee
Charley Wing
Man Unmasked as Croker Son in Village Scam
Special to The Jersey City News reports a man posing as Frank Croker, son of the Tammy leader, duped several storekeepers with small checks. He disappeared after leaving footprints of deception, while a curious note on Mozart’s skull legend bubbles in the background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City Newe
Frank Croker
Paina
Ma Ward Bank
New York
Serious Charge Against Jury Ruling On Lot Drawn Verdict
Special to The Jersey City News reports lawyer W Holt Apmut accusing Burtis verdict jurors of oaths violation by drawing lots. Foreman Reed allegedly drew a slip marked Guilty after two slips were placed in a book. Judge Rellstab directs prosecutor to summon jurors for contempt if charges prove true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City News
Trenton
W. Holt Apmut
H. J. Burtis
Apgar
Burtis
Reed
Rellstab
Accident to Decker Auto in Jersey City News
Special to The Jersey City News From Bruns wick New Jersey Mrs Sara Elizabeth Clark Decker surprised the men at McDede s auto stables by preparing her auto for service and attending to every detail herself while her husband and the men watched or followed. She owns land near Beaumont Texas and started Thursday with Mr Decker from the Guesy House Manhattan on a trip to inspect her Texas property. An accident in Jersey City delayed them and they spent the night in New Brans wick as they aimed for Trenton Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Bronswick, Ave
Sara Elizabeth Clark Decker
McDede
Auto
Texas
Trenton
New Bransawick
Royal Affection Across Class Lines in Gladstone Era
The article recalls King Edward's private esteem for William Gladstone, noting how the prince visited the ailing statesman and the two men exchanged respectful, chivalrous banter. It highlights the monarch’s effort to acknowledge greatness regardless of class, using the formal address during questions as a sign of equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward of
Englash
Prince of Wales
William
Gladstone
Mr. Gledstone
Mr. Gladstone
Prince
Great Jam of the Grand River 1888 Tale
In Frank Lestie’s Monthly a Ju carnivaling article recounts the Grand River Jam of 1888 in Michigan. It describes immense water pressure lifting logs into the air, ropes breaking, and drivers unable to hold, with moorings and piles required before work could begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lestie
Grand River
Michigan
The Bishops Pictures and a Mysterious Railway Meeting
A garbled report recalls a traveler from New York named Rixhay Potter meeting a map guide on a railway in Mensesqty. The encounter yields a cryptic exchange about a missing item, with clipped phrases and unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rixhay Potter
York
Mensesqty
Couldn't See the Joke Bride and Groom Vexed by White Bows Prank
Special to Tha Jersey City Newark Aug 3 101 Bride and groom two weeks married complain about guests at the Buckingham Hotel Asbury Park placing white bows on furniture a rosette on a dress coat and a bow on the bride's parasol Judge Borden warns the matter is serious the couple refuse the joke and remain distressed by the incident they had wed two weeks ago and had begun their honeymoon in Newark
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Newark
Earl
W. R. Vreeland
Bravebisman
James Streets
Stellaw
Buckingham Hotel
Asbury Pi
Mr. Vreeland
Juation Borden
Blebride
Borden
Vreeland
Vreelnni
Weather forecast for York strengthens storm chances
Weather indications in York on August 3 call for thunderstorms tonight and again Sunday, with stationary conditions and a drop in temperature expected after the storms. The thirty six hour outlook ends at eight P. M. Sunday, suggesting unsettled skies and cooler air following the storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Local Deaths and Funeral Notices Mixed from Aug 1904
A series of obituary notices list Died and Lewis and Dickson family members with ages, funeral dates, and locations. Entries include RIED on Aug 1 for Diedrich RIED and CALVARY Cemetery interments, plus Colston and Dickson listings with residences at Bergen Avenue and Court House Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ried
Anna Buttes
Bee Tasideno
Ogden Avenue
Calvary Cemetery
Kubn
Diedrich
Anna
Sabs
Lewis
George Alles
John
Siddee L. Lewis
Court House Place
Bergen Avenue
Colston
William F. Sia
Henry
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Justice OF the Peace
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Reuter Association
Willams College
Beas
JOB Printing Department
Pfser Tee
Washington St
Mozart
Sun
Hyrtl
Viera University
Jacob
Jacob Ayril
St. Marx
Moxart
Myrtla
Srhateines
Decker Auto
Hartnett
SSS
Persey
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