16 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
1
The Jersey City press laments Justice Gummere's rulings on oyster law and criticizes his impact on South Jersey politics. It questions constitutional validity and urges voters to scrutinize proposed constitutional amendments affecting legislative sessions and public costs ahead of next year’s special elections.
A fragmentary note argues that a planned event near the cinema could be seen as an act of evil hindering the public and provoking apathy. The text urges enlightenment to prevent a disastrous outcome and to avoid political or cultural harm.
Van Vorst Park audience tonight will hear Holden's band perform a retir ee programme featuring selections such as My Pretty Maiden, When the Blue Sky Turns to Gold, and Mr Volunteer. The programme includes overtures and waltzes with performers Rampone Blue and Bones presenting a varied mix.
The Jacob J. Muller Association held a prenlo at Baldwin Park drawing about seven hundred attendees including prominent Democratic officials. Lieutenant Charles Watson received a sword from the association with John D. Gorman delivering the presentation speech. another sword went to Second Lieutenant Gregory Judge as Freeholder James J. Kelly spoke. The grand march featured one hundred couples led by Alderman and Mrs. Jacob Muller.
In a high mass at Holy Cross Church, Rev. M. P. O Connor condemned Harrison authorities for unsanitary streets and urged calm, cleanliness, and prayer. He noted all smallpox patients in Harrison and East Newark were moved to Snake Hill hospital.
The Fifth Ward Democratic Club met at the Montgomery and Brunswick clubhouse to plan the fall campaign. A large turnout attended as members pledged active effort and committee appointments for precinct meetings were decided for Thursday, August 2. The club has grown, with new members joining each meeting.
The Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Owen pastor of Hedding Methodist Episcopal Church shows limited use of his arm after an injury at Verona Lake two weeks ago. The sling and bandages are removed and he hopes to have full use within a few weeks.
A truck owned by Frank Weir of 75 Prospect Street and trolley car 349 from the Mendelson Street line collided last evening at Pavonia Avenue and Provost Street. The horse hitched to the wagon was knocked down and injured. Both vehicle faces were badly damaged.
Richard Tel Jaw, fifty four years old of No 6m Firat Avenue New York, was struck by a trolley car on the Newark turnpike pond last night at 20 o'clock He was taken to City Hospital by patrol wagon but later went home The report notes he remained conscious and able to speak with witnesses during transport.
Fragmentary notice lists individuals including Robert H. Hitchinger of Habakcun and Mr. Charlie Harwood with Mrs. William I. DraMn at Sheldon and at New Ar. Mentions Asbury Park, Monmouth, and Sheldon. Reads like a social column blurb with unclear details.
Martin Stenzel eighty and Mrs August Lehmann thirty six of Hoboken wed yesterday at Stenzel's hotel with Rev Weary Mellen officiating. The bride's daughter Olga and two stepsons attended. The couple planned to live at the hotel as guests praised by General Fritz Seigle for past service in Baden and Civil War days.
In Atlantic City on August 16 a crowd of hotel men and lawyers faced 33 warrants issued by Recorder Stephany for selling liquor on Sunday in violation of the Crimes act. Many pleaded not guilty and were held for a 5 a.m. hearing. The Law and Order League led the crusade, with Mayor Stoy stating the effort relieves police pressure and aligns with Judge Fort’s Voorhees decision. The list of defendants includes J. Everett Mehrer, John Mahoney, Louis Kuehne, and numerous hotel owners. The case moves to the grand jury, with reformers pursuing the issue while officials defer action to authorities and crusaders.
New Jersey Governor Voorhees exchanged prisoners with New York Governor Odell and Pennsylvania Governor Stone. Werer warrants sent for William Johnson and Archibald Robinson for larceny and bigamy, while Henry Nauenshagen and Christian Paulison were sought in Bergen County. William Gillespie, charged with embezzlement, to be sent to Pennsylvania from Atlantic City.
Woodbury hears of a plan to build a silk mill 50 by 200 feet employing about 200 workers. A reliable company offers a site and asks local financiers to loan about 90 000 dollars or 440 000 in bonds at four percent. A Camden man is secretary. Board of Trade backs it. council may act.
Atlantic City August 14 2001 The American Protestant Association closed its convention electing officers and planning to meet next year in Richmond Ind Officers named include Grand Master R W Grand Master C A Herma D D of Ohio Vice Grand Master William J Melcher Indiana Grand Secretary Harry Gil Pennsylvania Assistant Grand Secretary Lewis J Fuhrman New Jersey Grand Treasurer James P Park Pennsylvania Grand Chaplain A Smith Massachusetts Grand Conductors Robert Adams Kentucky Henry W Button Missouri Grand Tyler William T Watkins Illinois Grand Guard John Smith Virginia
Mrs. Fellsman, 40, from Cincinnati, left her room at a Jersey City News reported Atlantic City hotel. She went to the second story porch and leapt to the ground, dying from a fractured skull. Her husband and the hotel staff found her. Mrs Kahn, recently nervous, had been staying with them.
Mount Holly, Aug 10. Lucce Clark, living on Bridgeboro near Burlington, attacked Mrs. Leslie Balley at her home with a knife. Balley's husband intervened, subduing the assailant, who was arrested. Balley’s condition is described as doubtful amid a drunken motive claim.
Special to The Jersey City News reports Mrs. Walker of Washington is the woman who lost a 410,000 diamond sunburst on the Boardwalk. Mrs. Katherine H. Andrews of Boston, staying at Hotel Traymore with her parents, has detectives working on the case. A purse found by John Williams belonged to another woman. The piece notes census figures in France and population trends.
A teenager testifies about a gang behind freight car robberies on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Neark. He describes secrecy, a password Ki K, and threats of shooting members who reveal the gang’s secrets. He fears jail more than the gang.
Mrs. Charles W. Lynde seeks to bar her counsel James Westervelt from collecting a 20000 fee after securing 60000 alimony from her husband Charles W. Lynde of Patchogue New York. She says the fee is exorbitant and the court will decide. Lynde receives 80 weekly support for life.
Newark August 16 1901 Mrs Joseph Goop of Camden Street awoke to a tattered tramp entering her home demanding food He assaulted choked and struck her while restraining her cries prompting neighbors to rush in The tramp fled and authorities chased possible suspects listing numerous local names and a public notice sale and name change orders follow in this chaotic Jersey City page
On August 6 1901 the Board of Street and Water Commissioners opened public session to assess and confirm the Union Street improvement between Mallory Avenue and West Side Avenue and to hear objections. The notice details the plan and location, the date and time, and lists involved streets and limits for the hearing and adjudication.
A sprawling text outlines amendments to state court structure and judge terms, detailing changes to the Court of Errors and Appeals, Supreme Court, Chancellors, and Common Pleas. It covers appointment processes, term lengths, salaries, and division of powers among branches, with references to the Governor and Senate.
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