Police Board debates promotions amid budget worries
The Board of Police Commissioners debated promoting eighty five acting patrolmen despite an uncertain 1902 appropriation. Council urged restraint while committee argued the raises fit the 1876 Lewis Act. finance and counsel opinions were sought as delays threaten pay and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police Comissioners
Farjone
Wst
Thw Board of Ainiance
Mgill
Mesill
Corporation Counsel
Guests at the Washington
Readers note a list of attendees at a Washington event including Georg Bebeerer from Bronkiga Amt and other figures. details are fragmentary and OCR unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Wrelnezioy
Ares — Georgn Bebeerer
Bronkiga Amt
Ghtew
Ca- Metah
Aiken Pode Cie
Fatally Kicked by Hoboken Grocer Over Bag Weight
Twelve year old William Karn of 800 Madison St Hoboken was fatally injured when grocer Henry Parbolock of 200 Madison St kicked him in the stomach after an argument over a bag of sugar. Karn died at St Marys Hospital and Parbolock was jailed at Police Headquarters. Plans for a Pennsylvania Railroad hotel and tunnel project in New York were announced with McKim Mead White leading designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Karn
Madison Street
Hoboken
Henry Parboleek
Parbolock
Karn
St Mary's Hospital
Et ‘Wars
Parkotock
Nng
Miladelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
McKim, Mead & White
Booth Players Stage Virginia Lee at Jersey City Club
The Booth Mayers present Virginia Lee a four act Civil War drama by Harry E F O Mealin at the Jersey City Club Theatre on Tuesday evening January 20 for the Hospital and Ambulance Corps N G N X stationed at the Fourth Regiment Armory. Rehearsals are under way with figures listed for the cast and costuming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben-Et
Hospital Corps
Booth Mayers
Virginia Lee
Harry EF. O'Mealin
Jersey City Club
Hospital and Ambulance Corps
N. G. NX
Fourth Regiment
Anger
Ralph J. Ford
Henry Couturier
John J. Keeler
Ned Carter
John
William Watterson
S. A. Georger Werner
Jake
James Cunneen
Sam A Gardner
Harry J. Willett
Tack Wilton
A. S
Harry IF
O'Meali
Virginia Tee
Ss Ada Lock
Nell Princis
Daisy Reid
Julia Witon
Clara
Coal arrives from New York amid Jersey City supply squeeze
New York still makes inroads on Jersey City coal supply as birge coal from Ter sey City and Hudson Coal Companies yards dwindles. Hundreds of rigs from New York haul coal all week while stock from earlier this month vanishes. A fresh consignment reached Jersey City Coal Company yards this morning with forty wagons waiting to unload. The supply is expected to run out in a day or two absent new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Express Company
Brooklyn
Anderson
Adams Company
Dodd & Childs Company
New York
Jersey City
Tersey City
Hudson
Jersey City Coal Company
Noonan Expects Acquittal In Figgar Case
Noonan says the state produced no incriminating evidence against any defendant in the Figgar Bennett conspiracy trial at Freehold. He claims suspicious circumstances were cleared by defense witnesses and expects acquittal upon the judge’s charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boon
Figgar
Joseph Mr. Noonan
Teading
Iiggar-Bennett
Freehold
Skull Fracture Follows Workplace Accident at Black Tom
Louis Stearting, 25, of 81% Wilson Street, was working with others at Black Tom when a hoisting chain broke and struck his head, fracturing his skull. He was taken to the City Hospital in serious condition after the fall amid stone loading duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Stearting
Wilson Street
Thirely
Black Tom
Stearting
Trials in the sessions before Judge Blair
In the General Sessions Court on Monday Morris Mandel and George Sorina face assault and batters charges. Tuesday brings George Write for embezzlement. Thursday lists Carlo Sparro Danerri Boscorri John Marsdon and Tom Botoneli with assault and batters charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Sessions Court
Blair
Morris Mandel
George Sorina
George Write
Carlo Sparro
Danerri Boscorri
Joln Marsdon
Tom Botoneli
Woman Found Dead at Rail Road Avenue Home
Mrs. Charlotte Shank aged 42 of No 100 Rail Road Avenue was found dead in bed this morning. She suffered from heme disease for some time. Quanty Physician Converse was notified as death occurred without medical attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Shank
Railroad Avenue
Afraid of Husband Evangeseo Maruno in Jail for Sanity Review
Evangeseo Maruno of 400 Flat County Jail was remanded to a sanity examination after his wife Deli testified she feared living with him. The First Criminal Court heard the complaint this morning and noted her fear as the basis for the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeseo Maruno
No. 400
Fliat County
Deli
Dein
Holy Night Cantata by Waverly Church Choir
The Waverly Congregational Church choir presents the Christmas cantata Holy Night by John Hyte Brewer tomorrow evening. The performance features Miss Mabel Lyon soprano, Miss Katherine Quackenbush contralto, Mr. S. R. Fenton tenor, Mr. J. G. Drake bass, and a sixty-voice chorus. Mr. Thomas Wilken directs with Mrs. Julia Presser as assistant organist, including a varied program of preludes, carols, recitatives, arias, choruses, and final hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly Church
Waverly Congregational Church
John Hyate Brewer
Mabel Lyon
Katherine Quackenbush
S. R. Fenton
J. G. Drake
Thomas Wilken
Julia Presser
Christ
Mark Tiou
Quiartette
Jesus
WANTED IN NEW YORK Fugitive John Bradley Arrested Here
John Bradley twenty five of 82 Varick Street New York was arrested late yesterday by Acting Wolman Sheehan and charged as a fugitive from justice. Carmine Droke of 1 Grand Street New York accuses him of stealing four horse and truck from his business. Bradley sold a blanket to Louis Darling of 118 Woodlawn Avenue who was arrested as a receiver of stolen goods. Droke refused to file a complaint and Bradley was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bradley
Varick Street
New York
Pa- Wolman Sheehan
Carmine Droke
Grand Street
Bradley
Jersey
Louis Darling
Woodlawn, Avenue
Droke
Irish Societies to Meet on Irish History Teaching
United Irish Societies convene tomorrow at 2 o'clock in Humbchat Hall near Jersey avenue with Patrick O Mara presiding. Speakers include Rev William T McLoughlin rector of St Augustine's and Rev James A Kelly of St Michael's speaking on the value of teaching Irish History in parochial schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Irish Societies
Humbchat Hall
Jersey Avenue
Patrick O'Mara
William T. McLoughlin
St. Augustine's Rsc
Union Hill
James A. Kelly
St. Michael's & C. Church
Christmas Mail Rush Seen In Jersey City
Postmaster Edward W. Woolley gears up for a Christmas mail surge with 29 substitute letter carriers and extra clerks in the delivery department. Three steamers from American Cunard and North German Lloyd arrive today bringing foreign mail, to be distributed Monday to Jersey City residents. Superintendent Benjamin Burch notes many registered letters move through Jersey City during the season, while few Christmas packages have yet to be sent as people delay until the last days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Woolley
American Line
Cunard Line
North German Lloyd Company
New York
Jersey City
Benjamin Burch
Burch
Frein Deutsch School Concert Benefit at Central Hall
A Christmas night concert at Central Hall aims to raise funds for the Frein Deutsch School, a new school started by Socialista in Hudson City. The pupils are children of parents who want socialist education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frein Deutsch Schule
Socialista
Hudson City
Court Astley’s Fifteenth Anniversary Smoker Held
Court Astley’s I of A will celebrate its fifteenth anniversary at Groeschel’s Assembly Rooms Oakland 2nd Beacon avenues this evening with a smoker. A standout program, refreshments cigars and smoking tobacco provided. A $10 gold piece will be drawn for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Astley
I. of A
Groeschel
Oakland 2Nd Beacon Avenues
Found Dead in Bed Mrs Bligninth Hoffman
Mrs Bligninth Hoffman aged thirty two of Summit Avenue No 1 179 was found dead in bed by her husband Joseph Hoffman at a given hour. Lin Weigand who was summoned would notify Phyrleinn and Cocuter Wine for reasons unknown in the night.
Corcoran Hosts Christmas Eve Windmill Gala At Hotel Washington
Andrew J. Corcoran hosts a festive dinner at 730 for a large guest list including Congressman Allan L. McDermott and Rev Dr John L. Scudder. The event combines humor vaudeville acts, lavish decor, music, and lively conversation, promising a memorable holiday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fessiwig
Dicken
Thunness
Andrew J. Corcoran
Corcoran
Allan L. McDermott
John L. Scudder
Navy
William McAdoo
Blbert Rappleye
John A. Blair
W.T. Hoffman
The
Pleas
William Ti. Speer
Otto Crousé
Thomas McEwan
John D. McGgill
James Luby
Frank O. Cole
New York
P O A Fees Machinery Dispute Over Dog License Funds
Corporation Counsel Record issued an opinion to the Board of Finance stating the law requires the city to pay one half of all dog license fees to the 8 P.O. A. The Board of Health gave part of the society’s share to its president and halted payments. Record said funds must be deposited and paid by financial officers. The S P A may seek a mandamus to compel turnover of 759.50 dollars due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Guy
Bexi
McGill
Board of Finance
Police Board
Tilden
Aunspeth
Robert
Hudspeth
Mie
Corporation Counsel Record
Hudxperh
Fle Sino
Sie Thovanpd
Fina
Brorpotta Mart Demovneta
Degnan
Tax Board
John Ts. McGill
Connolly Inwily
Richard F. Connolly
Thomas Connolly
Pagan
Connolly
James Manning
Michael T. Connolly
John
Fire Board
Waele
John McNally
Democratic
Angel and
Hennessey
Tremble
George L. Record
Robert Carey
John Wahl
Isaac¢ Goldenhorn
Mr. Carey
James C. Lindsay
Jacob Ringle
Riggle
Worrest Heath
Michael J. Kalaher
Janes G. Hacking
Second National Bank
Record
Board of Health
McCarthy
S. P
Junk Dealers Ordered to Enter Their Daily Purchases
Fifteen junk dealers were arraigned before Recorder Stanton in Hoboken on violation of the city ordinance requiring daily purchase entries in a maintained book. Police had cited numerous previous consults of junk dealers books to recover stolen property and found widespread violations. the men pleaded ignorance and were dismissed with a promise to keep books in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder Stanton
Hoboken
City Ordance
The Price of Speed and Ocean Liners Compared
An excerpt analyzes the Norddeutscher Lloyd Kaiser Wilhelm I and the Cedric, noting 24 knots with 40 000 indicated horsepower for the German liner versus 17 knots with 14 000 for the White Star Cedric. It argues speed buys heavy costs in fuel crew and passenger capacity, reflecting policy choices and economic tradeoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norddeutscher Lloyd “Filer
Cedric
Atlantic
Kaiser Wilhelm I
Heavih
Ross
Sea Mers
Uae
Veterans and their Wives at Vineland Home and Reforms Proposed
Trenton dispatch reports Colonel EO Stahl of the State Home for Soldiers and Their Wives at Vineland submitting his annual report. The home housed 70 inmates at year end, with 39 women and 31 men. 16 admissions, 3 discharges, 7 deaths. The board urges lowering the admission marriage requirement from 25 years, admitting widows under conditions, and allowing dependent mothers and nurses to spend their last days there. Also notes reduced pension deductions strain on state funds and proposes buying adjoining farmland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Trenton
EO. Stahl
State Home For
Vineland
Murphy
Wie
Pla
G. A. At
St Pauls Dramatic Club nets funds for church debt
The St Pauls Dramatic Club of Greenville presented plays in the parish hall on Old Bergen road over Monday and Tuesday evenings, generating about $400 for the church fund. The group plans more winter performances to help reduce the church debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Dramatic Club
Greenville
Old Bergen Road
Weather indications for New York Dec 20 1902
Forecasts indicate light rain east for thirty six hours ending 5 PM Sunday with snow tonight and tomorrow. Variable winds become northwest as the system moves through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Faore
Tax Collector Reports Behind Receipts for 1902 Year
City collector Durie reported that current receipts total 448.07 for 1902 taxes, with last year’s collections at 973,400.01. The figures reflect ongoing tax collection at his office yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durie
Tim
Banat
Deadlines and notices fill Newark obituary column
Obituary and funeral notices for multiple residents from Jersey City and nearby areas, listing names such as Robert W Bawer Mary Bawer Richard Gill Hagan Roelsol and others with residences on Webster Avenue Grove Street and Hudson County streets. Funeral services and interment locations include Weehawken Cemetery New York Bay Cemetery and St. Patrick’s Chaek with varied dates in December 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Anne
Literawut
Hudson Cowie Unibet
Cemon
Hagan
Thureda
Mary E
Veo Smith
John Hagan
J Relutivis
Frienta
Alan
Tim Reap
SDV
Mouilay
St. Patrick's Chaek
Requiesa
Valle Saene
West Side Center
Sundingy
New York Bay
Qeme
Bridas
Dew
Ant Mary Kyliseh
Webster Avenuue
Flower Ill
Mary
Maria
Lyman
Henderson Street
Arthur Raymond
James
Finma Lyons
Weehawken
McCarthy
Ae 7
Michael
Memahon
Johanna
Didity McMahon
Gray Street
Dee
St. Lucy's Chur
Holy Name Ceneten
Joseph
Catharina J Morris
New You' ‘Tag Ceretery
Noleer
Bernard
Johanna Nollet
Ceretery
Randaly
Onering Dee
Mamie
Lodge
G. DU
Colge
Vand M. Ny
Dso J Anekstin Oy Nue
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P.R.R
Nmberguiadies
Pennsylvania Terminal
Duthin Spring
Ness
Han
Santa Claus
Fagan
Police
Bacon
Howard Bacon
North Carolina
Florida
Robert Davis
Hudson Steam Laundry Company
Fle
Vagan
John P. Landvine
Ninth Ward
Noonan
the Tapteek
Povey Cy Vfews
Christmas Mail
Ocal
Frein Deutsch School
Fuller Express Company
Pythagoras Hall
Newark Avenue
Third Street
Rattela
P. O. A. Fees
Veterans
Hartnett’s
Sore
Neereee
A. Sackett
Noesau Street
Manhattan
Spector Kelly
Newark
New Xt
Hewat
Thomas Hugh
Montgomery Street
Oghes
James J. ‘Merrity
Grove Street
William J, Meee
Tel George Stevens
Dep
Ary
Elizabeth
Simpson
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