Library Reopens As Crowds Flood Free Public Building
The Free Public Library resumed at nine with a large queue and about five thousand books delivered to warehouse stations. Children dominated the backlog while adults joined later, and the building buzzed under electric light with concerts by Victor Baler and the Philharmonic Society. Librarian Miss Burdick is ill, but Dr Leonard J. Gordon stays overseeing operations.
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Bec
Bulding
Schhols
Etx
Victor Baler
Philharmonic Society of New York
Fiegerich
New York
St. Nicholas
Bor Fowine
Aliss Burdick
Leonard J
Miss Burdick
Car and Truck Collision on Montgomery Street
A 7:30 a m crash on Montgomery Avenue involved a car heading east and a truck. The car passengers were shaken. the driver of the truck, Michael Cullinan, sustained injuries. Castabun was thrown to the street and removed to City Hospital.
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Montgomery Street
Aveney
Michael Cullinan
Wayne Street
Robert Young
James ‘Schmit
Gallahan
Reynolds & Boyle
Montgomery
Fremont
Cand Bount
Castabun
Tijurlew
Deg
City Hospital
Bisme
Extradition of Slasher Foster Laster Reported
Foster Laster, 32, a notorious felon, was brought to police custody yesterday after being extradited from the city. He is held at Pollos Head quarters awaiting removal to the county jail for the grand jury indictment on a charge of atrocious assault and chatter.
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Foster Laster
Pollos
Ayalt
Aster
Dave Washington
Wo. $T Railroad Syenuo
Orators Selected At Jersey City Trade Dinner
The Boat of Trade board discussed the annual dinner with speakers including General Joseph Wheeler invited to speak, Congressmen Allan L. McDermott and Bailey, and Comptroller Coler of New York. A post office proposal and Bay street encroachment issue were noted, with emergency funds of 100 dollars and 50 dollars debated, and plans for a water supply committee discussed before adjournment.
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Boat of Trade
Joseph A. Dear
Joseph Wheeler
Comptyoler
Colér
New York
Allan L. McDermott
Bailey
Jersey
Mungo Currie
Jersey City
Congressional Committee
Dear
Mrs Coleman elected Supreme Secretary in New York
At the annual convention of the Women’s Catholic Benevolent Legion in New York City Mrs Cathrine Coleman of this city was elected to the post of Supreme Secretary. She has long served local councils and declined the Supreme President offer. The group also elected Annie O Connor as Supreme President and Cunnien as Supreme Vice President with headquarters in New York to manage new councils and death claims.
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Supreme Council of the Women’s Catholc Benevolent Legion
Asheland House
New York City
Cathrine Coleman
Mre. Coleman
Corncil No. 6
St. Bridget's Church
Prendal
Coleman
Gelegates
B.L
Celumair
Annie O'Connor
New York
Supreme Council
Cunnien
H. Hughes
The
Legion
New Councils
Gee
British Rule in India Lecture Draws Large Audience
The Rev. Thomas P. Hughes of New York City spoke at St John’s Episcopal Church on Summit avenue about British Rule in India. He recounted personal two decades in India with humorous, vivid tales and life pictures, and shared a descrip tion of his Bombay to Cashmere journey.
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Thomas P. Hughes
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
New York City
St. John's ‘Episcopal Church
Summit Avenue
India
de. Hughes
Ben
Bombay
Cashmere
Hudson City Exposition elects officers and plans event
The Hudson City Business Men's Association held its annual election Monday night naming Henry Robits as president Sammel McGuinness first vice president Julius Berger second vice president J Wallace Wack secretary Adam Rochstutt treasurer A committee of fifteen was appointed to organize the forthcoming Pohlmann Industrial Exhibition to open March 6 The committee will meet at Ralifa Lampe's real estate and insurance office No 46 Mrink Im street Thursday evening.
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Hudson City
Ralifa &Lampe
Mrink- Im Street
Almanac highlight from Good Paper’s issue
The Good Paper Almanac compiles state and local government notes for Union County and Elizabeth city. It features a concise history of Revolutionary incidents and a practical calendar of information beyond routine almanac content.
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Elisabeth
Daily Journal
Almanges
Union County
Elimabeth City
Foresters of America Dined At Malmbach’s Cafe
Members of Court Greenville No 11 34 Foresters of America were hosted by Dr Tignot at Malmbach's cafe on Old Farges Avenue. The doctor is noted as a member of the local lodge and presides over the Ace Cour group.
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Court
Lankering Will Endorsed for Hoboken Mayor by German American Club
Official endorsement of Police Commissioner Adolph Lankering as a Hoboken mayoral candidate came at a German American Democratic Club meeting last night in Meyer's Hotel. Lankering declared consent after urging by friends, praising his city record, and promising to govern carefully if nominated and elected. Speeches followed from club president Louis Christ and officers, with annual ballot results noted and vice presidency deferred.
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Adolph Laniering
Democratic Club
Hoboken
Lawrence Fagan
Lankering
Meyer
Louis Christ
Club
E. Siebert
N. Hile
D. Burvede
F. Winkler
Too Much Handshaking Prank Scratches Greenville Friends
A practical joke in Greenville spread handshakes at a Columbia Hall party, causing itching from a plant substance used in cough medicine. The group of seven to nine laughed at the scratchers, while some stories claimed odd remedies and ongoing fears of further tricks. Local authorities note the substance is legally restricted and rarely leads to action.
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Greenville
Tau
Columbia Hall
Exeh
Marty
Water Committee Reports Jersey City Water Quality Concerns
A Practitioners Club of Jersey City study urges immediate steps to curb Passaic River pollution and improve water clarity. Proposals include enforcing pollution controls by East Jersey Water Company, installing beds to remove sediment and vegetation, inspecting Summit avenue reservoirs, and forming a biologist headed expert panel to oversee work.
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George BE. McLaughlin
J. A. Jon
G. K. Dickinson
T. R. Chamb
J. Parsons
Practitioners Club of
Jersey City
Ay City
Board of Street and Water Commissioners
Passaic River
Summit
Algo
Summit Avenue
Charles van Keuren
East Jersey Water Company
Wit
East Jerssy Water Company
Buard
Seventh Ward Democratic Club Stag Night Delights Audience
The Seventh Ward Democratic Club held its second stag at the Ocean avenue clubhouse. The programme impressed with variety and skillful performers. A 15 minute intermission offered beer, soft drinks and sandwiches as attendees applauded commissioners Hauck Nolan and others among a crowd of political figures and entertainers.
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Seventh Ward Democratic Club
Ocean Avenue
Anthony Hauck
Nolan
Edgar A. Vreeland
Michael J. Fagen
Peter Ehrhardt
Rube Baker
William Bryant
Harry Fitch
William Kendall
John’ Colling
William ‘Webster
Coon
William Qutrk
Manhattan Employes Ball at Columbia Hall
The third annual ball of the Manhattan Laundry Employes was held last night at Columbia Ball on Ocean and Cator avenues. About thirty couples attended the grand march started at midnight. Officers and committees included Purdy president Maguire vice president MacFarlane secretary Dumbleton secretary Kendall treasurer De Nyar sergeant at arms Brilch assistant sergeant at arms Brown floor manager Curran fight committee and others.
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Manhattan Laundry
Columbia Ball
Ocean and
Cator Avenues
Jona de Nyar
Arma
G.H. Brilch
Deckerites Seek Ward Control Amid Crossfire Over Weastell Plan
The Deckerites in the Eighth Ward push to organize the Ward Association tonight at the Wanser Club rooms, Harrison and Crescent, amid a power struggle with the Weastell faction. George W. Decker leads a ticket with Holmes, Robertson, Cole, and P. Franklin, while the opposing side guards the secretary position to keep control. Brennan dies of delirium tremens and pneumonia at City Hospital. his lone wish to leave money to St Peter's Catholic Church emerges in a contested will and bank book found by officials, with Osborn reporting the tale and efforts to locate Brennan's sister failing.
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Decker Rooms
Caueus
George W. Decker
Daniel P. Holmes
George N. Robertson
Joseph A. Cole
P. Franklin
Deckerttes
Patrick Brennan
City
St. John’s Catholic Church
St. Paul's Agents
Boulevard
Walher Delehanty
West Side Avenue
Brenan
Court Pavor
Foresters of America
Lodge
Brennan
Emigrant Savings Bank
Greenwich Street
New York City
City Hospital
Dr. Mooney
Brennan Sue
Arontankelty
Bremnan
Warden Osborn
Keys
James Travis
Dood Street
Weehawken
St Peter's Catholic Church
Ben
Osborne
Jersey Gets There First In Yet Early Capitol Vote
Simon Gerson bearing New Jersey's electoral certificate arrived in Washington escorted by Senator Kean. The envelope contained New Jersey's ten votes for McKinley and Roosevelt, the first certificate handed to Senator Frye as the Senate met, while Maryland's eight votes arrived by mail.
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Washington
Simon Gerson
National Capitol
Gerson
New Jersey
Senate
Kean
Fry
Water Pipe Undrained as Hackensack Currents Sink Bed
Strong Hackensack River currents have undermined the water pipe between Jersey City and Belleville, washing out mud and gravel to five feet under the riverbed for 108 feet. Engineer Van Keuren directs crews filling the bed with cobblestones to provide firm support, with work expected to finish in a few days.
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Hackensack
Hackensack River
Jersey City
Belleville
van Keuren
Coyle Associations Officers Elected in Hoboken Meeting
The Michael J. Coyle Association elected officers for the passing year at a Hoboken meeting. Harry Bare was named president with Tal McCullough, David Van Wyck, Frank Gibone and John d McGovern as vice presidents. Ernest Fischer became treasurer and Frederick Hansen recording secretary. James Villar is financial secretary, Alfred Lehman corresponding secretary, William Crawford sergeant at arms, and William Harett steward. A committee will draft condolence resolutions for former Sheriff Patrick Laverty.
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Michael J. Coyle Association
Hoboken
Harry Bare
Tal McCullough
David van Wyck
Frank Gibone
John d McGovern
James Farrell
Ernest Fischer
Frederick Hansen
James Villar
Alfred Lehman
William Crawford
William Harett
Patrick Laverty
James
Recorder's Court
Lafayette Children Recover as Absentees Decline
Director Charles O Barker reports Lafayette schools see sickness easing and attendance rising though many pupils still absent. Classes are expected to fill in within a week as illness subsides across the three schools.
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Charles O. Barker
Lafayette
Tull
Goo Goo Eyes in Court as Capp Trial Ends
In General Sessions Court Mrs Belle Ritchie testified for Mary Capp in a case against James Capp for alleged assault on December 10. The defense suggested Mrs Capp tried to influence a witness. Capp denied the assault. The jury acquitted James Capp.
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Belle Ritchie
Garden Street
Union Hill
Alexander Simpson
General Sessions Court
Mary Capp
Gardner Avenue
Union Hil
James Capp
Miss Umheaver
Mr. Simpson
Ltst
Fifth Company Euchre Night at Armory Smokers
Company F of the Fourth Regiment N G N J plans a January smoker and charce in the Armory at Bergen avenue and Mercer street. Captain Washer and the entertainment committee promise many prizes, music, refreshments, and talent to entertain attendees.
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Armory
Bergen Avenue
Mercer Street
Washer
Amphion Glee Club Winter Concert in Hoboken
The Amphion Glee Club held its annual winter concert last evening in Quartette Club Hall Hoboken. Soloists included Anita Rio soprano Kronald cellist and Joseph Baernstein bass. An informal dance followed the concert.
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Amphion Glee Club
Quartette Club
Hoboken
Anita Rio
Kronald
Joseph Baernstein
Small Fire On Grove Street Damages Brick Building
A fire broke out just before nine last evening in a three story brick building at No 058 Grove Street. Damage was slight. Members of New Engine Company extinguished the blaze.
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Grove Street
New Engine Company
Vitel Need of Organisation in the Workshop
Fragmentary text discusses the lack of organization in modern workshop methods versus older machine works. It critiques independent operations run out of sight and knowledge of others, noting clever secrecy in production and implying significant inefficiencies or miscoordination. The legible portion hints at comparisons of past and present industrial practices.
State Station Board Minutes Highlight Fertilizer Findings
The State Experiment Station board met at the State House and elected officers led by President Samuel R. Demarest. Professor Voorhees reported broad, useful progress across chemistry, dairying, botany, and farm crops, noting rising demand for publications and continued dairy-focused research, alfalfa yields, and seed improvements amid variable seasons.
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State Experiment Station
State House
B. B. Voorhees
Voorhess
Samuel R. Demarest
Huck Gneac
B. Ketcham
Samara
Voorhees
State
College
Domand
Lst
State Board Meets Hear Reports at Annual Agriculture Session
The twenty eighth annual meeting of the State Board of Agriculture convened in the Supreme Court room at the State House in Trenton. Sessions run until Friday noon with morning reports and papers. Yaikiown regent James Bi. Hise presented on Breeding and Management of Poultry for Winter Egg Production with hens illustrated. Dr Edward B Voorhees of the State Agricultural College to give an illustrated lecture on Farm Crops, Their Yield and Comparatives.
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Jersey City News
Trenton
State Board of Agriculture
Supreme Court Room
State House
Ames
Yaikiown
Edward B. Voorhees
State Agricultural College
Republican Association Confirms Stand and Plans
A poorly legible 191- meeting notes the George W. Decker Republican Association of the county endorsing loyalty to the party, denouncing internal critics and pledging support for ward and precinct control. It outlines upcoming primaries, a February banquet, and a campaign to influence executive committee actions.
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Geores W
Jane Nieni
Wind
George W. Decker
Boura
Ty Or
Tnford
Republican Party
George We Republican Association
Strenetias Uiele
Thia
Ee Woakey
Prink J
Decker
Carne
Sali
Aable Sotien
Mittee
L. L. Mansell
Funeral notices from January listings for Cassellmann Laverty and McPhillips
Funeral notices list Cassellmann at 86 Lali avenue with service January 4. Laverty at 125 Garden Street Hoboken with service January 10. McPhillips at 15 street residence with service January 2. Attendees include relatives and friends, with details of locations and times.
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Casselmann
Solaoe
Seria
Colone
Ziexiae
Fae Lalives
Lali Avenue
Laverty
Garden Street
Hoboken
EL Laverty
Howers McPhillips
Anna
Belo Ee
Risilus Me Rolauiven
Thehda
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Mrs. Coleman
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Hudson City Exposition
DR. Lignot
Fagan
Ars Winsluy
Board of Works
STAG
Manhattan
Weastell
ST. Peter’s
Maryland
Coyle Association's Officers
John Bunyan
Hom
London News
Sonia Mg
Advertising & Sale Today
Robert Bunyan
Lincolnshire
Mobert Amane
Unite Wens
Euchre
Board of Visitors
Censorive Service of
Kersey
Deckers
Eneecutive Committee
Kipling
Die Asusin
de Laverna
Tormurhe
Chamber of Deputie
Hartnett
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