10 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1892
Page
1
In a decisive act the municipality acquires the tracts along the waterfront. Lawyers Edwards Collins and Corbin led the legal team, securing the win and the transfer for public use. City officials hailed the result as a landmark in urban development and municipal control.
The Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Jersey City on a long dispute over a waterway and land grant in the Hudson Cove area. The decision confirms the city’s ownership of property valued at about $1,000,000 after decades of legislative action, court battles, and city efforts to secure the grant.
At No 02 Palisade avenue E J Weaver runs a shoe store where his daughter Ada works. A German bookkeeper, Frederick H Beyer, pursued Ada, grew intoxicated, and loudly proclaimed his love outside the shop. He broke in, shouted for Ada, and Weaver answered with a stone through the plate glass. Beyer then battered the door with a cane before police took him to the station. he was held for examination by Justice Birdsall. The incident sparked a wider local dispute among the Frank H Kleimerly Association members over a recent clerk appointment and internal reform fights.
Reports show rising diphtheria cases in Aisne City with 45 deaths per 1,000 residents and many new infections in Millulenex County. Health officials warn of spasemic spread and urge heightened vigilance as several deaths occur and vaccination and containment measures are being considered.
The Board of Appeals opened its session with Martin Ward leading a long line of property owners seeking reductions. Dozens argued valuations on Newark Avenue, Cortland Street, and nearby addresses, with requests ranging from tax on personal property to real estate values. Several cases were adjourned or partially reduced, including properties on Cottage Street, Ninth Street, Cambridge Avenue, and Halliday Street.
The Central Railroad Company widened theBronway channel blocking a riverfront parcel. The city plans to sue to force removal of the obstructing fill to restore water access, affecting William Mt Fore and the New Jersey Bisel Works which bought land now cut from the water. The case hinges on a legislative act upholding a prior Broad Way width ruling.
A garbled OCR fragment describes court actions and sentences for multiple individuals. It mentions names such as John Men and Lewis Wood, various offenses including insulting women, and prison terms of several months. Details are unclear due to corrupted text, with references to places like Speke Hill and Pant tentary and inconclusive event dates.
William Sickins forty, a restaurateur of 183 Pacific No. Lafayette, died by his own hand in a Fourth precinct police station cell. He had a history of drunkenness and domestic trouble. Patrolman Niebauk searched him before confinement, a pistol discharged, and Dr. Everest attended, but the man died before aid arrived.
The article reports on Patina and Falme clubs meeting for astronomy and bowling, with members visiting observatories, lectures by Professor Prentis and Dr Rent, and plans for upcoming events. It mentions the Arion and Berkeley clubs, the Jersey City Athletic Club views exhibit, and union league activities including a euchre match and officer elections, plus holiday preparations and bicycle and riding club updates.
The last Republican County Committee meeting discussed John Stumpf as the favored candidate for election official roles amid fraud allegations. A tabled proposition urged backing Stumpf despite claims of coercion and fraud in his precinct, while a strong minority argued against it. Six committees adopted a protest against the treatment of alleged negro repeaters and their arrest, to be sent to the court.
The King's Daughters of the TLutayette Re formed Church staged an evening of tableaux vivante with acts including The Witch's Daughter featuring Miss Minole Ejnhall and Columbus Batare Isabella with Miss Anni Adriaves as queen. The program also showcased Throw Maids of Loc with Miss Hill and Miss Witcher, scenes from Hiawatha with May Lamberton and others, and The Vestal Virginy, amid light entertainment by Mr. Von Deetile and Mrs. Jaycor. The group concluded with a visit to Miss Grace Dompking's residence for a dance in a new day.
Victor Wharison, 28, married, living at 57 Cottage Street Jersey City, was arrested by Special Hanson and Captain Harney. Richardson says he was a clerk, but officers claim he ran a motel line at 575 to 575 West Aired between Morton and Barrow Streets, New York, with Albert A. Adler proprietor. Passengers complained of being detained and robbed of money. Wharison allegedly lured travelers aboard trains to the hotel, posing as a railroad employee.
A Greenville YM YW dramatic society to be formed with a meeting Monday evening for organization. Prospective members listed include Frome, Jatone Blowen, J. Lyre, J Duport Carey, William Wolfe, A A Langer, Jardine, Lewis Mareny, McAneny, and Sobotker. Walker will serve as stage manager and a performance is planned.
The November report by City Superintendent of Sotvots notes hours lost due to teacher absences and student counts across departments, with figures on registration and average attendants. The Hoboken green goods gang case prompted police action as a wave of shop traffic overwhelmed officials, while the Catholic Benevolent League created new officers including Teetaré Bowes and John Plakerty, along with other league roles and trustees.
The William J. Dynan Association listed officers in Hoboken including Henry J. Mansfeld as President and Cornelius Ford as Recording Secretary. The piece mentions Io Dormott's orchestra, a professor named Staub, and a social event with a dinner and presentation.
A chaotic Trenton scene on a dull Governor's Day sees General Sewell visiting the State Capitol while Foster Voorhees, William Christian Heppenheimer, and others mingle. Thomas Lane emerges as a leading candidate for Speaker, claiming broad support and predicting a 76 vote base, with Lane’s rivals fading. Wentz, Camden-born reporter’s focus, makes his first notable appearance in two years as potential Assembly Clerk candidate amid chatter about leadership contests and office allocations.
Report from Newark and surrounding counties outlines争 ambitions for mayoral and senatorial posts. Figures like Jon Leach, Samuel Thompson, and others vie amid organizational clashes, accusations of fraud, and reshaped alliances as contenders seek control of party machinery and council posts.
Washington notices reveal the Police Board demanded charges against captains and detectives following Superintendent Smith's letter accusing ranks of disobedience and laxity. The board, led by Feeney and Keily, moved to discipline regardless of rank while stipulating reform and new transfers across precincts. Weather and community notices fill the remainder of the page.
The Interlocutory show at the Athletic Club Theatre featured the Jersey Chor Athletic Clan and performers including Bire, Morgan, Webb, Birch, and Mor dae. Despite noisy audience and stage trigs, the minstrel act offered strong singing, polished orchestral support, and lively vaudeville sketches with notable solos and a Black Brigade finale.
The fragment references a person and a street scene with unclear names and events. Details are unreadable and no definite action or outcome can be established from the readable text.
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