Fifteen Families Affected By Dual City Fires
Two major fires struck the same night, stretching the fire department to its limit. Woodstock Lumber Yard on West Side Avenue suffered from water shortages and narrow access, while Ivy Place at Grand Street saw six houses gutted or damaged. About fifteen families fled in bitter cold as crews fought stubborn flames, aided by Phoenix Hall proprietor Jatin Roberts who sheltered and fed the injured and homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Sven
Grand Street
Ivy Place
Agiarm
Elena
Jatin Roberts
Phoenix Hall
Fromen
Mr. Roberts
Fire Displaces Fifteen Families in Early Morning Blaze
A fire driven by two persons forced about fifteen families from their homes near Grand Street and another adjacent block. The flames damaged several small tenement buildings with total loss estimated not more than $1,600, including belongings. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bye Place
Nua
Grand Street
Fire alarm prompts mass evacuation on Grand Street
A fire broke out in multiple houses on Grand Street prompting immediate evacuation as residents fled with scant clothing. Nearby engines responded quickly with police aiding frightened tenants. Most occupants escaped unharmed though interiors suffered, water damage exceeded fire damage, and the blaze was brought under control before threatening larger homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Nelishbars
Ivan
Nas
Geand Street
Grand Street
Dange
West Side blaze destroys Woodstock lumber mills
A night fire at Woodstock Company's lumber, plane and turning mills on West Side avenue near the Susquehanna Railroad consumed a frame complex spanning half a block. Loss runs into thousands, with valuable machinery and hard wood burned. few hydrants and nearby kerosene cars added danger as volunteers safeguarded nearby dwellings and police kept onlookers back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock Company
West Side Avenue
Susquehanna Railroad
St. Paul's Avenue
Capiin McKeig
Michael Maloney
Planing Mills
Black Maria Upset at Tudison County Jail Runaway
About two o clock this afternoon the lark Mygia from the First District Pal Nce Court stopped at the Tudison County Jail with four prisoners made They were Anne Mason Jamies Mike William Layton and James Cohen all of whom were sentenced to terms of imprisonment in the Jail James Van Wenkle the driver of the van had dismounted when the Court House Well began to roll The clangue noise sarted the horses drawing the van and away they galloped up Newark avenue at a breakneck speed A trolley car comning from Newark turned the al frighted quintals into Willow Court They daghed in to Pavonia avenue where they rain a fence Over completely over upside down yurmed the van in its luckleng occupants The crowd collected at the spot managed to rent at white We Drisoners inside yelled so he set out to 4 minute or two he driver came along panting with its race after the horses and he opened the door The woman Bason was considerably injured by the accident while the men were badly shaken up and brused They were attended at the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lark Mygia
First District
Tudison County
Anne Mason
Wolored
Jamies Mike
William Layton
James Cohen
James van Wenkle
Court House
Newark Avenue
Newark
Willow Court
Pavonia Avenue
Bason
New Bill Aims to Ensure Undertaker Fees in Hudson County
Assemblyman Dennin introduces a measure to compel payment for funeral services within thirty days of interment and to make the undertaker a preferred debtor when estates are settled. The bill targets the collection of funeral bills, promising quicker payments for undertakers in Hudson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennin
Hudson County
John A. Testi
Enduring Revelry Echoes Through Dike and Wave
A fragmentary note recalls an old festival scene with voices raised and spirits high. Names and places are obscured in the damaged text, but the sense of celebration and communal cheer remains, capturing a moment of shared merriment amid rough conditions.
Elevation Plan Moves Ahead on Newark Grade Crossings
Pennsylvania Railroad to secure Harrison authorities and begin tracks elevation within sixty days. Central of New Jersey's stance unclear, but contract approval seen as likely. Newark work to start after legal preliminaries. freight traffic shifts to Waverly route as new elevated line reduces old tunnel congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania ‘Hallroad Company
Harrison
Newark
Rtailroad Company
Board of Works of
Pennsylvania
Central Abroad
New Jersey
Rnllrods
Central Officiel
Board of Works
Central
Frank M. Sheppard
United Railroads of New Jersey
The
Passaic
Muling
Uttle
Sheppard
Waverly
Meadows
Boece
Controversy Grows Over Bergen Baptist Pastor’s Resignation
Conflicts at Bergen Baptist Church Clinton and Madison avenues flare as pastor Rev. John C. Allen nears April 4 end of a five year tenure. Officers and members criticize his conduct amid rumors of crises, resignations, and waning finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen
Prank G. Dossert
Th. Allen
Partes Ap
Allen
Chilleh
Azi Hishanse
Mtr
Charity Ball for Glenwood Avenue Children’s Home Beneficiaries
A Jersey City charity ball at Hasbrouck Hall marks the fifth anniversary of the annual event to aid the Children’s Home on Glenwood Avenue. Mrs. Huishizer and local ladies prepared decor and lighting. Cramer and his orchestra will perform as gowns and festal greens frame the evening. Supper follows at midnight with refreshments. patronesses and guests will celebrate late into the night, raising funds for the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Avenue
Hasbrouck Hall
Huishizer
Paing
Jersey City
Elety
New Jersey
Milsix
Cramer
Finke
Bow
Maresi
John Mullins
Chilren
Money
Smith
Stanford
Morse
Busey
Hunky Dory
Holaman
Bohemia
Englander
Revker
Ragged William
Hindley
la Belle Archer
Connolly
Whitney
Foxy Quiller
de Koven
Lancers
Englinder
Rosey
San Tayi’ Jones
Sag Harbor
Knox
Tyres
Rowe
Mexico
Dunn
Mills
Norris
Alligator Balt
Webster
Leon Abbott
Joseph D Bedle
William Bumsted
Burdette FP. Craig
Lee Candict
Boy of Six Drowns In Morris Canal Tragedy
Alfred B Kivion six, of 06 Henderson street, fell into the Morris Canal while playing with older boys. The sudden cold caused incapacitation and he drowned. His body was recovered by John Kidtenmen and delivered to his parents, with Mrs Kivion receiving medical aid after the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olf
Alfred B. Kivion
Henderson Street
Morris Canal
Alfred
John Kidtemen
Dewey Club Meeting Muddled Announcement
The Dewey Club will meet on Montgomery Street with a committee to arrange the installation of the organization planned for next month at Wood's Inn. Monty Martin has not yet appointed a chairman of the membership vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Club
Montgomery Street
Monty Martin
Han Tenn
Nhasr
Long search recovers missing public document at city dumps
Eight neighborhood residents helped in a lengthy effort at the dumps on Merseles Street in Little Italy to locate a lost vital statistics report. Clerk C J Rooney led the search, and the paper, crumpled and dirty, was found beneath rubbish after about four hours amid a reward to the finder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merseles Street
Little Tualy
C. J. Roohey
County Health Board
Rooney
Court House
Bernard McGinnis
Wayne Street
McGinnis
Grevey
Fallon Ball Celebrates Michael J Fallon Association
The sixth annual Fallon Ball drew a large crowd to Columbia Hall Ocean and Cater avenues despite bad weather. About three hundred attendees watched the grand march led by Michael J Patton and Miss Katherine Hickey of New York, then danced until late. The event featured extensive committees and many prominent guests including M J Fallon, Mtrs Corey, Alderman P J Farrell, and numerous local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Fallon Association
Columbia Hall
Ocean
Cater Avenues
Michael J. Patton
Katherine Hickey
New York
Association
Paul Martin
Ager
August Zeugner
M. J. Crowe
Jee
W. Sdlkeld
Henry Marhoofer
Vincent B. Whelan
Harry Schwarte
James Lamb
Harry Plester
Henry Fuhring
Daniel Corrigan
Charles Paradise
James Rowan
C. Henry Nierstedt
Theodore Fourett
Joseph Fealy
Edwin Bowart
A. C. Bettzer
Frank H. Bender
T. A. Dodkyne
Otto Dittmers
James Welsh
John Clement
James Norton
H. W. Rohifs
A. Vandervoort
Charles Sachse
George Acker
John Shaughnessy
Charles Wilkinson
William B. Whelan
George Krieger
William Hart
William B. Byrnes
William B. Hickey
William H. Walker
Joseph F. Broderick
John Lynch
John J. Sullivan
John Plant
Frank Bender
Charles C. Muller
George A. Robifs
Joseph F. Hill
Charles F. Suherman
James F. Fallon
Edward Loughiip
Peter F. Hugan
M. J. Fallon
Mtr
TA. Deakyne
George Sufield
Harry Schwarce
Wiliam H. Walker
Marie Deghen
Migs A. Hallwan
Mies T. Celhaus
Annis Stenken
Lolu Rohits
Hmm Hartman
M. Hallanan
Mies M. Sheehan
J. Sheehan
Jumn Clements
Alex, Hewitt
Edward Hewitt
Matthew Rooney
Thomas Rooney
George Salbert
Lawrence Pitt
Henry
James Corrigan
Mew
James Coffey
David
South
Peter Griffen
Keee Shaughnessy
Jok Gately
Pater Whan
Abs
Owen Doyle
Domn Pande
Tonight's Events in Third Ward Demonsite
Readable fragments show a local notice of events in the Third Ward. Details are incomplete but indicate gatherings or activities tonight with unspecified participants and venues in the neighborhood.
Trial bid to free Holter after wire theft conviction
Weehawken man John Holter seeks a new trial after two accomplices were arrested and jailed. Lawyer Alex C Young says Rost affidavit explains how Holter obtained copper wire, while Prosecutor Erwin argues the conviction stands despite delayed information and argues jurors found petit larceny beyond reasonable doubt.
Dr John D McGill elected bank president at Hudson County bank
Dr John D McGill formerly vice president of the Hudson County National Bank was chosen president at a board meeting this morning. He signed a stack of new hundred dollar bills at the desk. Officers named include President John D McGill Vice President J Warren Hardenbergh cashier Nelson J Edge and several directors. McGill is son of the late Dr A McGill Princeton Theological Seminary president and brother of Chancellor A T McGill. He has long been a leading surgeon and state official. He was once a Democratic mayoral candidate and later served on the Police Commission as president. He will phase out active medical practice but continue consults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. McGill
Hudson County National Bank
J. Warren Hardenbergh
Nelson J. H. Edge
McGill
Woman's Club Education Dept Meets at Dr Kydd Home
An Education Department meeting of the Woman's Club, chaired by Mrs. 8. C. Margin, gathered at Dr. Mary Mitchell Kydd’s Tonelle avenue home. Miss Cornelia Bradford spoke on social development, caste history, and philanthropy, with notes on the Consumers' League and New Jersey chapter comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club Education Department
8. C. Margin
Mary Mitchell Kydd
Tonnele Avenue
Cornelia Bradford
Whittier House
Markham
Kully
National League
Opdyke
Atgsls
Bergen
Whittemore
New York
Ta Epee
T.ee Marvin
Davey
B K. Green
Max Salinger
Prank
Hastings
Charles Carrick
Tebon Scott
Mora
Ba Tan Winda
Eighth Ward school board approves land buys for new facilities
The Finance Board favored purchasing lots on Grant and Avenue streets for Eighth Ward School and Cambridge and Hantvek avenues for the Twelfth Ward Public School, with prices cited and funding from temporary loan cards. Purchases of three lots for Public School No 3 were discussed, owner names given, and a possible consolidation of taxes noted. A sewer transfer to the Sewer and Water Board and Jersey City's contribution for state school tax were approved before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Board
Wato
Trenting
Grant Avenue
Ayenus
Eighth
Ca Mullins and
Carnes
Cambridge Avenue
Hantvek Avenue
Aquor
Jamine Public School No
Seeded
Ward Improvement Association
M. ‘J. Connelly
Cropper
Buech
Owmer
Pomatiha
Claramount Avenue
Strum and Water Board
Hugh Dugak
Jersey City
Charity's Good Cause Local Aid Association Plans Talks
The Organized Aid Association's Committee on Printing and Publication lists four address series in Jersey City on charity work. Dr David Blaustein and Mrs Elizabeth V. H. Munsell are among speakers, with Miss Clemenson and Dr GusBer invited to speak on charity organization and funded aid. Details on time and place to be announced as arrangements finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Aid Association
Bergen Avenue
Hilgietland Avenue
David Blaustein
Educational Alliance
New York
Eliacath V. H
Emil Brunken Dead at Home After Sudden Heart Attack
Emil Brunken, a sixty five year old machinist, died suddenly at his home yesterday around 3 o'clock. Doctors attributed the death to heart disease after he first complained of symptoms in the morning and seemed no cause for alarm. Friends and family noted his sudden decline late in the afternoon before medical arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exit Brunken
Olx
Brutnen
Branken
Pink
Jos
Gena
Weather Indications for New York and Nearby
Weather notes for New York indicate clearing skies tonight with a forecast for tomorrow. Temperature expectations are not clearly stated, but trend suggests calmer conditions after a period of unsettled weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Torseusk
Tomarrym
Bar ailing obituary item with unclear details
Obituary note records a death event and funeral observance but readable facts are limited. mentions a Mayer, a spouse, and a U.S. state, with fragmentary time and place details obscured by OCR errors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homless
Black Maria
MR. Allen
Bergen Baptist
Fallon Ball
Roope
Pies
Ward
Axenom
Weisbach
Hudson County Gas Co
Alex. C. Young
John Holter
Weehawken
Erwin
Holter
Oll
Hudson County Electric Light Company
Highwood Park
Blair
Court of General Sessions
Carroll and
Nest
Fred. Rost
Adams Street
Hoboken
Alex. ¢. Young
Rost
Heller
Electric Light Company
Atavit
Willow Avenue
Bull's Ferry Road
Holler
Fie
Ervin Nother
Motter
DR. Weill
National Bank
Kydd
Eighth Ward School
Grant
Claremont
Emil Brunken
Mayen
Jeg
Alana
Mayer
Wite
Joawale
Pan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!