Jersey City Free Public Library Dedication Event
Mayor Hoos and city leaders prepare for the formal dedication of Jersey City’s new Free Public Library Building on Monday. Citizens and visitors will tour the modern interior, observe the shelves and cataloging system, and see the range of literature and conveniences designed to support reading and study.
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Jersey City
Jersey Avenue
Montgomery and
Mercer Streets
New Jersey
Cho Uld
Hudson County Bank
Cortracer Nowmat
Ely Barowa
Public ceremony to dedicate city building and services
An anticipated event will feature distinguished visitors and a city delegation. Dr T J Gordon will outline prevention plans before turning the building to the city represented by Mayor Hoos. A sketch of Henrys life will be presented, with a benediction by Monsignor Robert Seton after the Mayor accepts the building.
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Corneille Brett
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Bergen Reformed Church
T. J. Gordon
Board of Trustees
Hoos Tr. Gordon
Ue Hbenry
Whitch
Robert Seton
Sf Joseph
Library of Italian Renaissance design described in detail
The new library building on Jersey Avenue is a four story Italian Renaissance specimen by Brite & Bacon. It measures 184 feet by 46 feet 8 inches across and 80 feet high to the roof, with a 11,000 square foot footprint and a 100000 volume capacity. The façade features granite trim, a central doorway flanked by stone carvings and statuary niches, with a book stack wing separated by gold brick walls. Interiors include newspaper rooms, cloakrooms, a large main reading room, children and reference rooms, a delivery room, and a fourth floor lecture hall and gallery for paintings and documents. The design emphasizes light, fireproof stacks, and a user friendly arrangement for readers and staff.
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New York City
Messrs. Brite & Bacon
Fifth Avenue
Jersey Avenue
Montgomery and
Mercer Streets
Hawke
Mercer Street
van Vorst Park
Montgomery Street
Aiovier
Lother Ubrary
United States
Supreme Court
of & Perent
Jersey
Thisi
George W. Cole
Fough
Burdick
Gurdon
Aid
Lrusteey
Old Street and Water Board
Condemnalif
Cagriap- Mercys
F.C. Young
C. JS. Cronyn
J. J. Toffey
Montgomery
Board of Trustee
Hoos
John J. Vowwhees
James Luby
Board of Finance
George B. Post
American Invite of Architects
Bruce Price
Architectural League
Hamlin
Brite & F Bacon
Norcross Bros
New York
L. J. Gordon
J. J. Voorhees
8. L. Harvey
Jersey City
Fireproof Library Building Construction Details
The article notes the building will be illuminated at night and made fireproof throughout. Ceilings floors and stairs use incombustible materials with modern fire protection in corridors. The books are stored with up to date fire plugs and hosing. Total cost about 230000 dollars.
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Books, Books, Books in Jersey City Library
The Jersey City Library hosts nearly 75,000 books across philosophy religion science arts fiction history and more, including special gift collections. Donors such as I W Hardenbergh J J Gordon Harry W Winfield and many others contributed volumes and pamphlets. notable collections include the Winfeld Library and a 21 Latin volumes set from the English Weyl Society. The library records show high patronage from students and local workers, with strict health safeguards and formal notice of circulation figures through November.
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Maine
Golden Gate
I. W. Hardenbergh
J. J. Gordon
Harry W. Winfield
William Arrowsmith
Uns
J. W. Clark
Iate Hnsvdnd
Clink
M. A, Mc
Harper's
W. W. Varick
van Saim
Irene Frost
Father Hennessy
George A. Means
First Presbyterian Church
A. Stirling
William J. Tait
Langdon
Harry Winfeld
Prosecutor Winfeld
Hudson County
Winfield
Wineld
Gordon KK. Dickinson
Witch
Wiclf Society of England
John Wielli
Philp Carteret
Province of
New Jersey
Charles I
Jersey City
L. J. Gordon
Board of ‘Trusting
HM People
Hudson County Board of Health
Board of Health
Mt Isat
Wockney
City Directory Fragment Lists Local Businesses
Central avenue and Pas Youle avenue show a list of tradesmen including a druggist at 381 Bummit avenue and hardware at 4b West Side avenue. Other entries record furniture and upholstery, confectioner, furnishing goods, stationer, and general goods with street addresses. Margaret Mackett appears as confectioner at 299 West Side avenue and Whittier House at 14 Grand street.
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Central Avenue
Gietobn
Brower
Drugeist
Pas Youle Avenue
W—Mre
Frayers Rickerfoh
Palluide Avenue
KF H
Sillyy Confactionee
Montbelio
Lilcob Sillman
West Side
M—Arthur Gold
Drugett
GN News Ark
O—Willun A. Beardmore
Bummit Avenue
RoMes
Cheisthin Corkett
Ocean Avenue
S—Margaret Mackett
West Side Avenue
History of Jersey City's Free Public Library
A retrospective on the push for a free public library in Jersey City, detailing early legislative acts, multi-year votes, and the 1899 cornerstone for a new building. Trustees, finance battles, and the move to secure a permanent home on Montgomery Street are chronicled, celebrating the library as a civic pride.
Thomas N McCarter Dies Noted New Jersey Lawyer
Newark Jan 12 1900 Thomas Nesbitt McCarter a leading New Jersey lawyer and father of Senator Thomas N McCarter Jr died at his Newark home Three sons and three daughters survive He had a long practice gradually passing work to his sons and was active in Republican politics and notable cases including the dual Senate contest and anti race track efforts He was born in Morristown in 182k and was the son of Judge McCutter.
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Jersey City
Newark
Thomas Nesbitt McCarter
New Jersey
Thomas N. McCarter
Rssex County
Robert H. McCarter
Uziel McCarter
Senator McCarter
McCarter
Senate
Republicans
Cortland Parker
John W. Gorges
Samuuel H. Greyl
Jones Court
AntRace Track League
Mat
Arrested Without Evidence in Hoboken Robbery Case
Edward Kean described as a phonograph expert was arrested on suspicion of stealing $20 worth of cigars from a shop on Hoboken Street Railway. Police say Kean boasted of a possible claim to the Met. He appeared in court today, with unusual remarks noted by investigators.
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Edward Kean
Hoboken
Kean
Board warns asylum staff after abuse outcry
The Hudson County Board of Freeholders directed Dr. George W. King at the Asylum for the Insane in Snake Hill to remind all employees that corporal punishment is prohibited by state law and asylum rules. Any violation will trigger instant dismissal. officials pledged humane treatment and strict enforcement. Dated Jersey City January 11, 1901.
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Michael B. Holmes
Board of Freeholders
George W. King
Asylum
Believe
New York
Sylum
Snake Hill
Varios
Freeholders
Asylum For
Committee On
Board of Chosen Preedholders
County of Hudson
N. J
M. B. Hoymes
John P. Egan
Jersey City
Two Girls Prefer Guardians Over Father in Habeas Case
Justice Colling dismissed a writ of habeas corpus sought by Vincent Hill of New Providence to regain custody of his daughters Emily 15 and Ada 17. The court heard that the girls did not wish to return home and preferred to stay with the State Board of Children's Guardians. the judge allowed visitations under restrictions.
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Board of Guardians
Justice Colling
Bernan
State Board
Justice Collins
Teir
Ife
Incubator Chickens Stirring Show At Spitznagel Hall
Fred Butz, brother-in-law of Leonard Spitznagel, experiments with incubators at Spitznagel's Hall on Boulevard and Lincoln street. He claims several patents inclines a rolling tray that moves eggs as it is pulled or pushed. Friends watch the hatching process and observe the evolution of egg contents into live chicks, amid a darkened room and a dark lantern observation setup.
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Fred Butz
Leonard Spitznagel
Spitznagel
Boulevard
Lincoln Street
Record Claims Cotton Picking World’s Best for Youth
The Atlanta Journal reports a sixteen year old, Master Warner Hale of Good Hope Go, set a world cotton picking record by gathering 742 pounds in a single contest. The claim sparked challenge from Captain Hardy of the Twentieth Kansas, who questions Funston’s swimming feat in the Philippines and prompts an investigation. Veneer market notes mention rising demand and price shifts for veneers used in plain pages and musical areas.
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Oid Bey
Atlanta “Journal
Warner
Hale
Bale
Funston
Hardy
Kanes School Book Commission
Kansas
Tas
Martlao Rlver
Philippines
Commissiot
Birds of Prey in Montgomery Street Lodging House Fight
A predawn disturbance in a Montgomery street lodging house district escalated to pistol shots and street disorder. Police detained several suspects including curcell, Robert Grob, John Smith, Fred Noble, and Victor Grob after a chaotic night involving beggars, tramps, and a crippled petitioner named John Carroll who provoked the melee by panhandling and agitation. Officer Meehan pursued a suspect, recovering a revolver from Desdune, and the crowd dispersed as the negroes fled toward the ferry, with arrests to follow after further examination.
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John Carroll
Montgomery Street
Montauk
Carroll
New York
Sam
Carroll Orot
Aimong
Officer Meehan
Meehan
Daniel Desdune
Tle Army
Desdumne
Washington
Montgomery Streets
Desdune
Washington Street
Curcell
Robert Grob
John Smith
Fred Noble
Victor Grob
Boy in patrol wagon with drunken mother
Four year old John Leahy of 13 Henderson Street was found with his intoxicated mother last night in Hoboken. Patrolman Meyers placed the child in the care of the prison matron as the mother was locked up. She later complained of feeling ill and was taken to St Mary’s Hospital.
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John Leahy
Henderson Street
Hoboken
Nigbt
Withelalf
Meyers
St. Mary's Hospital
Norwegian and Swedish Christmas Novelty Items
An assortment of hand painted splint wood novelties includes shoes miniature bound boxes and boxes decorated with flowers or fruits. Prices range from 15 cents for small trinkets to higher for larger pieces. The Nor wegian and Swedish items are described as unique and likely to be well received as Christmas gifts.
Old Remedy Reignites Debate in Child Health Claims
Fragmentary text alleges a traditional remedy named Winston's soothing group is used for children to relieve illness and colic. The garbled report mentions Esme Reyi and a dispute over poste, with unclear details about efficacy, safety, or authority.
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Winston
Renindy
Esme Reyi
Free Public Library Opens for Private View and Rules
The Board of Trustees invites the public to inspect the new library building on Monday and Tuesday, January 14 and 15, between 1 and 10 PM. No children under 15 may enter after 6 PM. Formal opening occurs Monday evening at 8 PM. The library resumes full business Wednesday at 9 AM under existing rules. Leonard J. Gordon, President Board of Trustees.
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The
Free Public Library
Leonard J. Gordon
Board of Traxties
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