Jersey City Tumult Over Dredging Threatens City Property
A city battle to retain South Cove property draws public focus as vast dredging fleets flood the canal area. Former squatters now tenants crowd the towpath, while authorities debate encroachment by rail interests and riverfront development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Cove
Jas
Haijue
Hearky & Ton
Camal
Ia Ming
Central
Lehigh Valley
Ae Ey
Jersey Cit
Jersey Avenue
Sugar House
Lehigh Valley Railroad Ag
Morris Canal and Gunking Company
North River
Beaimen's Rewat
Boaimen's Harbor
Wiehersnows Cave
Hepdernon #treet
Henderson
Murphy
Plas
Luffy Jack
Steven W. Wreadwell
Hanesty
Engler
Hie Son
Mat Bradley
Greed Néally
Eeeee
Cubla
Miss Miller Farm Sheds Light Amid Padded Shoreline Dredge Hulls
In a rehabbed canal hamlet near shore, Miss Miller's six acre garden thrives as dredgers work the channel. The yard shares space with homes of William Miller's heirs Sextus and Richard and two daughters. Nearby families of James Noonan Captain Cook Robert McCann and William Servis reside among ash heaps and reclaimed land. Miss Miller Farm yields potatoes corn tomatoes beans and more, a beacon amid the grit of the canal district as locals gather firewood from uprooted dredge detritus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Miller
Sugar House
Traly
Ais
Miss Mille
Aldermen Clash Over Custer Avenue Vacation
The Board of Aldermen met to finish unfinished business and adjourn for the heated term. A resolution by Alderman Ritter to rescind the Street and Water boards vacation of Custer Avenue and Avenue 2 was ruled out of order by President Midage. Ritter urged property owners to appeal, while Midage upheld the ruling, noting the boards are coordinated and appeals lie to the proper channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Midage
Ritter
Midlige Creed
Sefa
Archibald Caught at Last in Fraud Inquiry
Archibald Merritt L. Archibald alias W P Greenville was arrested at his Yonkers home and will be sent to this city for examination on a charge of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. He operated in Hoboken as Greenville Cowl and Ice Company, soliciting business with lumber and provision dealers who sent cargoes but received no return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
State Front
United States
Lindly Rowe
U.S
Shields
New York
Merritt L. Archibald
W. P. Greenville
Archibald
Hoboken
Greenville Cowl and Ice Company
Fire in Notion Store on Ark Avenue Damages thousand
Fire broke out in a three story frame building at 778 Newark avenue this morning. The blaze started at the rear of the nation store run by M Binckimer. Occupants on the second and top floors escaped with loss of household effects. Damage estimated around 10000 with insurance about the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Bleeker
Newark Avenue
Theag
Hugo Pouglass
Nation
M. Binckimer
John Dugistice
Pawel Kennelly
Brooklin man injured while removing iron at railroad pier
John D. Lacosa aged 43 of Union Street Brooklin was caught between two cars while unloading pig iron from Pier D of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. His left shoulder arm and hand were crushed and he was taken to St Francis Hospital with injuries not believed to be serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Lacosa
Union Street
Brooklin
Lehigh Valley Railroad
St. Francis Hospital
G O P Primaries and Ward Struggles in County Politics
Meetings of Republican ward associations discuss selecting election officers for fall primaries. The County Committee will set a date at its September 6 meeting. Anti-ring factions, Bechtold versus Cadmus, and figures like George Decker and Edward W. Woolley feature amid talks of city, state, and ward conventions.
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Hiehth
Edward W. Woolley
John M W. Weastell
George W. Decker
Decker
Bayonne
Cadmus
Bechtold
wadehiMe
Mominie
Trenton
Franklin Murphy
Mark Fagan
Meyer
Fagan
State Senate
Robert 8. Hudspeth
Mie
Joseph Mioramo
Body of Drowned Man Found at Communipaw Ferry Slip
Unidentified man about 22 years old and 5 feet 4 inches was found floating in the Hudson River before the Communipaw Central Railroad ferry slip. He wore a black coat and trousers, a blue shirt, and white underwear, with a silver ring on the left hand. A ticket reading Brooklyn Wharf Transfer Company was found in his coat pocket. the body was sent to Speer's morgue for identification.
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Hudson River
Central Railroad
Communipaw
Brooklyn Wharf ‘Transfer Company
Speer’s
Oppose McWilliams Will Prebate Filed by Executors
Caviar was filed today with Surrogate Lillis against the probate of the late Captain McWilliams tugboat owner who died in a New York hotel. The will has not been filed there, and the investors represented by Lawyers McGee and Bede intend to prevent probate if offered.
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Lillis
Captain McWilliams
New York
Cnvestors
McGee and Bede
Stack On His Vacation Heads To Saratoga
County Clerk Maurtom J. Stack leaves today for Saratoga for a two week stay. Glarks W. J. Ball and W Moran of the County Clerk's office begin vacations today. Ball will visit the Pan American Exhibition and Moran will spend two weeks at Asbury Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurtom J. Stack
Saratoga
Glarks W. J. Ball
W- Moran
Ball
Broran
Asbury Ark
Locke as executioner at county jail for dog death
An execution took place at the county jail yesterday as Constable Joseph Lacke acted as executioner for a mongrel dog. One bullet ended the animal after it had been injured, ending its suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lacke
Bergen Lodge Picnic Heads to Pleasure Bay
Members of Bergen Tader No 47 F and ALM hold their annual picnic at Pleasure Bay. A special boat carried the party at one o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen Tader, No. 47 F. & Alm
Pleasure Bay
Matters of FAQ Frecui4 Roped at and Ray Tune Canned
A garbled OCR fragment yields a confusing items list with names and terms. The readable bits reference people and places in a general, unclear context with no cohesive event or outcome to anchor a proper news teaser.
Constable A Terror in Bergen County Turbulent Week Ends
Bert Rawson, elected constable, faced a violent week with robberies, fights, and a house bombardment in Hiredale and Montvale. He pursued suspects from Nyack to home, warned attackers, and fired in self defense with his brother, while vowing arrests for the assailants.
Vetoed O Mara Appointment for Cement Inspector
Mayor Hons fails to approve Walter O Maraa as inspector of cement for the new water works. The veto, sent to the Street and Water Board with an unreadable communication, will be read at Tuesday's meeting. John Mears is named clerk in the Water Assessor's office, succeeding Frank McCarren and, previously, McGrath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hons
Hoos
Walter O'Mara
John Mears
Frank McCarren
McGrath
Mears
Street and Water Board
George T. Bouton
Morgan St Recreation Pier Proposed by Downtown Residents
Downtown residents plan a recreation pier on Morgan Street Dock the citys waterfront. They estimate a New York style covered structure with seating and music spaces costing about 1000 dollars and will seek funds via public subscription. The project requires permission from the Street and Water Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Street
New York City
Street Nd Water Board
Davis Pioneer Officers Named in Davis Promoters Corps
The News lists Davis Pioneer officers with Captain Gleason as colonel and the officers announced. First Battalion Major J. H. Snee and Hy O'Reilly serve as adjutants, with Fred Stagisic, James McKee, C. C. Hendriks, T. R. Patterson, T. J. O'Brien, W. Cloasey, P. Fallon, P. Sullivan, and George Donaldson among staff and staff officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason
Eleclon
Davis Prometrs
Ares
J. H. Snee
Secrond
Fred Stagisiic
James McKee
C. C. Hendriks
T. R. Patterson
T. J. O'Brien
William Cloasey
P. Fallon
P. Sullivan
George Donaldson
Alds
Hy O'Rery
Robert el- Hart
T. Ambrey
Joseph Kennel
Bermuant Mijor
Tohn J. Kelly
Jonn P. McGrau
Newark Crusade Against Sunday Liquor Sales
Special to The Jersey City News reports Newark authorities detailing Sunday liquor sale complaints against multiple patrons and clerks. Witnesses include Huckle, Farrell, Geddes, Swarts, and Black as prosecutor. Judge Pearson presides as Acting Judge. Next Friday set for examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Ang
Pearse
Good Templars
Willan Huckle
Jersey City
Lodge
Harry Coleman
Broad Stlver
Gyith
John Gilmour
Sprig Street
George T. Camp Abell
Byond Street
Black
Riker
Daly
Coleman
Goodman
Farrell
Jean Geddes
York Street
Huckle
Richard Henry Swarts
Mr. Black
Campbell
New Jersey
Besex
Hudson County
George Tpel
Broad Street
Keeex County
William Hockle
Diack
Second Precinct
Hlack
Pearson
Justice of the Peace Ociring
Block
Second Criminal Court
Fine Elizabeth mansion leased to Mexican government
The mansion at 28 South Brad Street, linked to late New York lawyer Michael Devine, has been leased for two years by the Mexican Government. It will house families of Mexican representatives overseeing wigginboat construction at Lewis Nixon's shipyard. Nixon bought a Felton and Drone streets home to serve as naval headquarters during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Ave
Brad Street
Michael Devine
New York
Lewis Nixon
Republic of Mexico
Nixon
Felton and
Drone Streets
As Old and Well Tried Remedy in Historic Ad Context
Fragmentary OCR reads as an old remedy ad for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup aimed at soothing children and easing teething discomfort. The garbled text hints at a period-era marketing claim and parental reassurance, but specifics are unreadable.
War of Unions Over Election Board Appointment Rumors
In Union County a bitter GOP clash erupts over a state election board pick. Gov Voorhees named Willem Carr over Swift after Murphy backed Swift, sparking talk of deals and a looming quo warranto battle. Frank Bergen defends the governor asSwift and Carr sides press for settlement.
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Voorhees
United States
Kean
Fowler
Election Board
Union County
Willem ©. Carr
C. Addison Swift
Chileman
Franklin Murphy
Carr
Swift
Murphy
Frank Bergen
Iliea~ Beth
Supreme Court
Bergan
Mr. Bergen
The Iron Man's Story of the Cornwall Bridge Disaster
An oral reminiscence recalls the 1808 South Channel bridge collapse near Cornwall Ontario. Sixteen workers died as a camel back span failed during early railroad construction while a lone man escaped unharmed by fast descent from a traveler beam.
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Cornwall
Ontario
Tuesay
Billy
Sean
Atlantic City Saloons Face Sunday Closures Demand
Justice Hendrickson disputes Essex Judge Skinner over enforcement of the Voorhees act. A second notice directs Mayor Stoy and Chief Eldredge to close saloons on Sundays or face impeachment under the crimes act. Forty-four violators listed. notice cites “A supplement” to enforce penalties and arrest offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Atlantic City
Wil—Supreme Court
Hendrickson
Common Pleas Court
Skinner
Essex
Lows Branch
Franklin P. Stoy
Harry Eldredge
Nct
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
S.H .Hann
Camden
New Jersy Law and Ordre League
Alf. Loy
Harry C. Eldredge
Valice
N. J
Charles 8, Hendrickson
Court of Oyer and Terminer
County of
Atlantic
Muskmelon Duel In Bloomfield Ends In Arrest
In Bloomfield a melon duel drew a large crowd as Frank Spalding and Leo Kohn fought with overripe muskmelons for about half an hour. Kohn was struck from behind by a melon near a store stand, both men were bruised and Spalding was arrested for assault as the crowd looked on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Avenue
Orange Street
Frank Spalding
Leo Kohn
SoulGine
Kohn
Keehn
Ae Conn
Storekeeper Rankin Returns to Camden After Guam Escape
Lauren Davey Rankin, former federal storekeeper at Guam who fled with 130 a year for seven weeks, arrived in Camden on Thursday night. He said he would not return even for ten times the salary to avoid being poked, and plans to avoid being ordered back aboard a two week cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Nowa
Camden
Lauren Davey Rankin
Guat
Severn
Guam
Ortihe
Lhguasbont
Bouton's Time System Implemented by Street and Water Board
Clerk Geote Bouton of the Street and Water Board, a supervising clerk, has instituted a new time system to standardize department announcements. The measure aims to improve efficiency and uniformity across the division.
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Geote Bouton
Street and Water Board
Palme Chuvio P. town visit noted in clipping
Messrs B Ay Vultee Jamta Gapslli C tage and Murrigan, members of Palme Chuvio P. town, arrive today for a reception. The clipped text is partial and unclear on details such as purpose, location, or dates.
Manshande Loses Time in Prison Fight Outcome
Trent on August 1 1950 convict Manshands attacked Keeper Thomas Carroll at State Prison and was hospitalized with bruises. He faces loss of good behavior credits and will serve the full twenty year term. Michael J Murphy aided the deputy and faces review.
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Jerver
Trenton
Cunytet
George Manshands
Thomas Carroll
Chase
Michael J. Murphy
Will Fackid
Tumillar
Parsons
Murphy
Frank Pibl
Central
Celene
Rene
Ol War
Wille Merphy
Fury
Weather Indications for New York Forecast Text
Weather indications for New York show thirty six hours ending Friday with storms tomorrow and variable winds. Hartnett's Thermometrical Report notes readings around August 8 and August 10 with temperatures and barometric pressure details from modest instrumentation and local observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hartnett
Died O Connor Muulla PT June My ol Christopher B
Obituaries notice lists several deaths including Christopher B O Connor Cure Co 8 Elehteanth U S Infantry with family appeals and funeral details. Thompson and Brown obituaries follow with addresses and funeral times. Relatives invited to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connor
Muulla
Christopher B. O'Conner
Elehteanth U.S. Infantry
Reneehee
John Hall
Mercer Street
Belosed
Anna
Mae Rapa
Hi Bol
Triumba
Thompson
Githadas ‘Shampean
Toe Lare Joh Thorspoor
St. Patrick's
Brown
Pridney
Witliam H
Wm. Pe
Elizabeth Brown
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Guster Avenue Vacation
G. O.P
Ring
M'Williams
Stack
Locke
Executioner
Bergen Lodge
Rawson Twins
Bert Rawson
Kuweda
Bergen County
J. Carding
Ilveryman
Hiredale
Rawson
Taylor
Garnier
Tuealay
Burle
Potter
Wat
Ohtenton
Montvale
Gardinier
New York State
Nyack
Thumn
Sina
Wisi
Winm
al Rawson
Stone
Jett
Winns
Ota
Winn House
T. R. Rowland
Rowland
O'Mara
Morgan ST
Recreation Pier
Davis Pioneer Officers
Newark Crusade
Mr Black
Elizabeth House
JOB Printing Department
Jersey City News
Washington St
MR. Bouton
Manshande
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