Corbin seeks quorum rule change for Hudson County bank group
Hudson County Bank directors hold informal session. Charles L Corbin moves to set ten members as quorum and to amend the rule requiring a majority of all members. Debate centers on consolidation of townships and impact on out of town members as Weehawken and Bayonne figures loom large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson County National Bak
Nelson J. H. Edge
Richard Wash
Dunne
Edge
John D. McGill
Mtr Ags
van Zabriskie
Dfteen
Hudson County
Charles L . Corbin
Umery
Shetrvedt
Rudolph & Rabe
Joseph A. Dear
Jersey City
Weshaniel W. Teask
Bayonne
W. D. Edwards
Corbin
Augustus A. Rich
Hoboken
Edwards
Duke Weehawken
Mr. Edoranis
Mr. ‘Trask
Jersey
Nu Bayonne
Nu Bayonne Is Cosie
Trask
Asarlis
Suit Depesiting on the Obligations of Teusat
A lease dispute over who must repair fire damage tests tenant duties. The case of Christian and Mary Schwartz vs Hortense Bell hinges on a clause requiring tenants to make all repairs. Bell argues repairs should wait on insurance decisions while the Schwartzes claim immediate duty. Judge Giair must rule on whether the tenant's lease clause binds them to repairs regardless of insurance outcomes.
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Giair
Christian
Mary Schwartz
Hortense Bell
Union | Hil
Court of Common Plans
Schwartzs
Union Street
Union Hill
Bell
Schwarzes
Ire
Quinton
Appellee
Blair
Pay for Poor Shirt Waists Judgment After Appeal
Jacob Welse of 123 Bergenline Avenue bought shirt waists from Krasér & Rep Papert on West Broadway for 1440. After wear one torn waist was valued at 225, the store rejected part of the claim, Petersen and others paid in full, and a judgment was entered against Welse. Welse appealed. Judge Blair heard the case in Pleas Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waiss
Jacob Welse
Bergenline Avenue
Blon All
Krasér & Rep Papert
West Broadway
New York
Welss
Blair
Pleas Court
Dugge Blair
Butcher Clerks Win and City Shops Close
The Walled Butcher Clerks Association of Tudenn City claims a win after months of work. The group organized to secure shorter hours, targeting the plan to close Hudson City shops on Sundays. A meeting was held at the Geld Inet hall to announce a schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson City
Tudenn City
Butenes
Fortien
Che Aveorlais
eAmbratine Westney
Two Year Term Set for Theft in New Durham Case
In Sessions Court Judge Judith Blair handed down sentences to several minor offenders. John Ligretto received the longest term, two years in state prison, for shop theft from Judson L. Rhein’s New Durham office on December 16. William Robinson got six months for injuring a child while attempting to slash a woman with a razor. William Jadowski received three months for stealing three samples from Colgate & Co. Frank Hartung was jailed 30 days for stealing clothes from a Hoboken junk dealer. James Gallagher pleaded guilty to malicious mischief for breaking a saloon window and got three months. Charles Renaird drew 30 days for passing a worthless check. Thomas Ryan and Joseph Cardell, linked to the attempted robbery of Wittemeyer’s grocery, were placed under probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Blair
Sessions Court
John Ligretto
T State Prison
Judson L. Rhein New Durham
William Robinson
William Jadowski
Colgate & Co
Jersey City
William Wadulski
Thomas Stevens
Morgan Street
James Gallagher
Eutty
Dennis Gallagher
Parouia Avenue
Frank Hartung
Ropa
Charles Renaird
New Democratic Clubs Merge in Second Ward Bid
The Second Ward Democratic Club led by Thomas J. Mirgins plans a merger with the Seued Wanl Democratic Club after a lively session. The Cable Club will disband and its clubhouse assets sold for 4000 dollars to fund the new organization and its headquarters. Four county officials are expected to contribute to the effort as part of a reunited Democratic effort in the Horseshos era.
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Cabls
Democratic Club
Thomas J. Mirgins
Wanl Democratic Club
Cleary
Cable Club
Remedy of Old and Well Tried Syrup Declined
An OCR fragment notes an old remedy and a tonic or syrup being considered. The readable text mentions Wyaylows eitin or similar terms and references a weighing or testing of remedies. The fragment is sparse and unclear but suggests a historical discussion of traditional cures.
Wu Ting Fang to Speak at Annual Dinner in Tansey City Club
Minister Plenipotentiary Wu Ting Fang of China will address the Board of Trade annual dinner at Tansey City Club on January 10. The dinner committee, led by ex-President Corcoran, expects guests from Major-General Wheeler to Comptroller Bird, with Admiral Dewey and other notables hoped as attendees.
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Wu Ting Fang
Spain
China
Thas
Tansey City Club
Andrew J. Corcoran
J. J. Gordon
J. A. Dear
John J. Yourhen
Henry V. Condict
William J. Pali
Djnwer
Joseyah Wheeler
Bird 8
New York
Mr. Corcoran
George Dewey
Blsie
Samjeon
Schley
Board of Trade
Tait
County awards long list of bids for public supplies
The county awarded contracts to lowest bidders across multiple goods including coal, coffee, clothing, dry goods, fresh meats, groceries, oils, paints, hardware, lumber, and provisions. Notable entries name James Coyle for coal at various sites, Thomas Musson for groceries, Furst Bros for clothing, and Bernstein & Co for caps, with bids reviewed after bid rejections for some items. A council resolution directs the counsel to prepare contracts and bonds for successful bidders.
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Moran
Freshol
Loi Finke
Finke
Bean
Furmsh Men’s Brogans
Holmes
Woolsey & On
Ami
Ty Mutscher
James Coyle
Court House
Snake Hill
Cumberland
Thomas Musson
U'ee
W. R Kett
Furst Bros
P. Birnbaum & Sons
Theodore Schutabach
Bernstein & Co
B. Birnbaum & Sons
Hamilton
Kentucky Jean
Aise
Eallen
Flannagan & Co
Marseilles
Denen
Walsh & McNulty
Tom
Edward O'Donnell
C.F. Matiiage
Gilson, Collins & Co
Margaret O'Neill
E. BR. Klesewetter
Carcasy
Dennie Reardon
Mc. Gress
John Collins
W. Berger
Woolsey & Co
Atlantic
T. M. Abell & Co
Bergen
E. W
Berger
J. C. Brand
Thos
Musson
C. F. Matt
Lege & Song
B. A. Kieswetter
Louis P. Grier
Prime Colony
Young Hyson
Mayer Bros
J. V. Lenahan
Burbanks
N. I. Produce Co
Heiney Bros
T. M. Abell
Lawyers Face Appeals Over Notary In Sale Contract
In a Bayonne case, Nathan Lerner appeals a judgment won by Pish Stein & Fadden of New York for a commission on a property sale. Justice Lazarus, who also served as a notary, drew the sale contract fueling the dispute. Judge Blair reserved decision on reversing the verdict amid questions about counsel appearances and notarized papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Lerner
Bayoere
Pishstein & Fadden
New York
T Ie
Appellee
Blair
Thee Court of Common Pleas
Demarest
Tudge Blair
Leon Lesarus
Bayonne
Lerner
Max Goodwin
Lazarus
Hymen Lazarus
Birdsall's Order Rescinded Over School Transfer Plan
Director Walter K Birdsall of the Board of Education withdrew a plan to transfer pupils from Nas 12 and 14 Schooks to No 16 at Harrison and Monticello avenues to ease crowding. The move, tied to abetting a so called colored school, was met with parental resistance and attendance was low. Pupils may remain at their original schools as officials decline to comment.
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Paney
Walter K. Birdsall
Board of Education
Nas
Schooks
Ie Helehts
No. 16
Harrison and
Monticello Avenues
Birdsall
Birisuli
Lneetir
Belated Christmas Presents Misrouted Postal Notices
Post Office faces a backlog of several hundred misdirected Christmas packages after the holiday rush. Clerks and carriers have been unable to locate owners and directories are being checked. unclaimed items will be returned to sender or disposed of after thirty days.
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Reece
Palisade M and Alterations Story
Fragmentary OCR item notes alterations and modifications at a workshop or tailor shop. Contents reference paleate, adapsures, and satisfaction claims with unclear personal names and places. Details are unreadable, but the item appears to report services and results tied to a local business segment.
Radical reforms in county management approved
At yesterday's Board of freeholders meeting major changes were adopted. The Shake Hill store House was abolished and P H O Neill named County Overseer to weigh and distribute goods to county institutions. All county stables at Snake Hill except the penitentiary one were closed and overseen by the County Superintendent.
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Board of Freeholders
Shake Hill
P. H. O'Neill
Snake Hill
Snake AU
Whithh
Unlerkesner Stihe Ees
Aiecessor
WSAD
Deurd
Michal B. Holmes
Jersey City
Werd Pate Streep Railway
al Beara
E.presbaliers
Snake ‘Hill
Mrr
PH O'Neill
County Board Actions And Finances Report 1900
County officials discussed road improvements from Homestead to Secaucus and ordered a temporary passable fix. Dugan reported $5,946 state funding for Passaic River road work in Kearny. Noonan named county counsel for tax equalization at $1,000 yearly. Penitentiary underkeeper Danielson resigned. Donevem appointed. Snake Hill stables to be reduced to one. storehouse abolished with ONeill as County Overseer. Various claims approved for payment and temporary bonds authorized. Penitentiary records show 122 prisoners and 18 staff. asylum cost data provided for December 1900.
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Homestead
Secaucus
Moran
Committee On
Hugh Dugan
Passaic River
Kearny
James J. Kelly
Joseph M. Noonan
Charles Danielson
John Donevem
James Billington
Snake Hill
William ‘J. Moran
Sy & Resolution
Wolan
Palisade Construction Company
George B. Fielder
Alfred M. Fuller
Standard Oil Co
Penitentiary Ac
Grimes
George W. Klug
Fremont Club Elects New Officers In Annual Vote
Fremont Club held its annual election last night naming John Doscher as president Joseph Hoffman as first vice president Alex Johnson Jr as second vice president Frank Kussermann as recording secretary Harry Bennett as corresponding secretary Otto Dall as treasurer W D Gregory as sergeant at arms Robert McArthur as Wbria Constatulatory speeches were delivered by Counsellor Frederick Stuhr Samuel Monroe Samuel T Knapp and Charles Sichert
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Fremont Club
John Doscher
Joseph Hoffman
Alex Johnson, Jr
Frank Kussermann
Harry Bennett
Otto Dall
W. D. Gregory
Robert McArthur
Wbraria
Frederick Stuhr
Samuel Monroe
Samuel ‘T. Knapp
Charles Sichert
Water Service Cut Off For Delinquent Accounts
Line clerk George Sputon reports enforcement of water arrears with six owners having supply cut this morning. Water will remain off until debt is paid with installment options available. full payment not required immediately.
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George 7
Sputon
Police Justice Murphy Well
A report describes a man named James Murphy in connection with a courtroom appearance. The piece notes his presence in the Criminal Court this morning amid an ongoing legal process.
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Police
Murphy
Pelling Defendant in Abandonment Case at First Criminal Court
Joseph Pelling of 66 Canal Street faced a charge of abandonment brought by his wife Anna after a year of alleged non support. He admitted the charge claiming his wife’s drinking and alleged infidelity, read a manuscript defense in court, and said an operation would require four weeks’ hospital stay. He was ordered to pay $3 weekly to his wife after release.
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Joseph Pelling
Canal Street
First Criminal Court
Anna
Belmne
Sr Catalladd
Pelling
Airesto
Justice Hoos
Hamlin Swears Blacks mail Claims in Court and to Reporters
In Newark Avenue near Third Street, police stop at No 24 Mire Anne Garrison’s apartments after a man warns of four to kill two women. William S Horlin of Belleville N J is charged with carrying concealed weapons and faces arraignment before Police Justice Hows. He says he confronted Garrison to prove he feared blackmail and showed a revolver. Garrison and her adviser deny threats and question the witness.
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McCormack
Second Precinct
Newark Avenue
Third Street
Mire Anne Garrison
West Cortlandt Street
Belleville
N. J
Hows
Garrison
Sipply
Waaila
Arthur Archibald
Washington
Amin
Che
Samuin
Tee
Antemagn
Jamisin
Belie Eastwood Chemical Company of
Ville
Semenee
Eastwood
Mes. Garrison
Pope
Tampares
Kemil
Princeton Club Steak Wins Big at Omaha Event
Princeton Club members enjoyed a steaks dinner at the Princeton Palace Cafe after the Omaha contest where their beef earned the blue ribbon among nine beeves. The dining night followed a prize win and highlighted a lavish, later gathering.
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Omaha
Princeton Cluty
Elisiv Rooms
Princeton Palace
Pavenla Avenue
Hearts Club Meets at Mrs Hall Residence for Second Session
The Hearts Club held its second meeting of the season last night at Mrs Hall’s residence on Bold Avenue. Mrs J S Rowland and Mrs William Bear won a prize and an order for a sick wall, with Mrs Bear receiving a silk umbrella. Refreshments followed and the next meeting was set for January 15 at Mrs John Wahl Queen’s home on Kensington Avenue with Mrs Gorge McLaughlin assisting.
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Mr. Rowland
Dear Wen
Hall
Mra. Prasad Hall
Bold Avenue
Mra Chawlew Negus
J. S. Rowland
William
John Wahl Queen
Kansington Avenue
Gorge McLaugh
Frank Hall
Hashes Negus
Manning
Weather Indications For New York From Jan Fourth
Weather indications for thirty six hours ending tonight and Saturday show warmer temperatures with variable winds. Hartnett's Thermometer reports a concluding reading around six oclock with notable changes expected through the period.
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New York
Hartnett
Belated Funeral Notices From Fragments of a Local Paper
Fragmented obituary notices list names such as Rein Bennett Rathbone Lodge and Sanh B Aid, inviting relatives and friends to funeral services on January 4. Details include addresses on Belmont Avenue and Fourth Street, with cremation or burial to follow at family convenience, and requests for condolences via local New York papers.
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Rerves
John FB
Relves
Belmont Avenue
New York
Rein
Zanuey
Husbaha Wilhelmentt
Fourth Street
Bennett
Elta Jennett
de Ge Bennett
Hee Getya
Tuife
Detce
Wedaratsr
Popusey
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Consolidation Commission
MD. Edge
Hudson County Bank
NEW Democratic Club
US County Supplies
Freeholders
Avery
Palisade M. & Alterations
Hudson County Gas Co
James Murphy
Yerury Cane
Eecevern
Criminal’ Court
Hamlin
Princeton Club
Nape Boto
Jim Eras
Wirenacti
Wecurmey Ss
The
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