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Jersey City News in Jersey City, New Jersey
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
1
Tributes Over Dead Highlight County Official Vacancy Talk
Freeholders the County Committee and other bodies pay respects while speculation swirls around the pending appointment to replace the unexpired term of the late County Collector. Names mentioned include Robert S Davis and Robert Jordan with Stephen M. Tuan and John F Noonan among possibles. other figures such as Frank McNally James Curran and William Hepferibel surfaced in the bid to fill the post in Jersey City Hoboken area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hush Duran
Lead County
Weile City
Robert Dayin
Sind
Meade
Freehunters
Davis
Puckalders
Michaey
Holmes
Preengidens
Robert 8
Jordan
Stephen M. Tuan
City Mall
Oller
John F Noonan
Board of
Hresholders
Hearly
Thorouelly
Colnty
Frank McNally
Band of
Treaholders
County Sinking Fund Commnission
James Curran
Hoboken
William C. Hep- Feribel Just
Jersey City
Freeholders Action Report and Court Proceedings Summary
Cited Freeholders confront a procedural hearing about property and taxation matters. Hugh Tulle, summoned, appears before the Supreme Court with board members and officials outlining duties, responsibilities, and anticipated actions. The text records a formal session with minutes and references to legal and civic processes.
Sympathy For Miss Dugan At Foret No 18 Event
Havekern of Foreot No 18 with five Ethel Dosen, a vitie bevohers of siwle Sehoot 3& cherty Miss Mary Dugan, daonh id tee ve Hues Digna, be Beat ase fete athlete by empasny, fier a me and apniyeniiny op-ae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havekern
Ethel Dosen
Mary Dugan
Empasny
Democratic County Committee mourns death of County Collector Dugan
The Executive Committee of the Democratic County Committee met at night and passed resolutions of regret at the death of County Collector Dugan. The minutes note the committee’s sympathy to the bereaved family and praise the deceased as an upright official and loyal public servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County
Ae Nigatate
Robert Davis Asagelatida
Dugan
Dunetwin
Syreaik i
Jetlane
Hult Dugan
Chaon
Eupadl
Mosel
Funeral of Hugh Bugen Promises Largest City Service
The funeral from No 7 Wayne to St Marys Hiné church Monday at 10 oclock. Requiem mass will follow. City of Democratic Committee and Robert Davis line the hearse as pallbearers. A large turnout is anticipated with extra carriages requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Este Hugh Bugen
Wayne Een
St Mary's Church
Hiné
Secog
Democratic County Committee
Robert Davis Oiz
Route Mosquitoes in New Jersey Becomes Legislative Issue
Special to The Tarsey City News from Whenton January 18 reports State entomologist John Brith seeking a 310000 appropriation to fund studies on the Jersey mosquito. The project targets Union Ocean Atlantic Caps May Monmouth counties with research on extermination methods and causes of infestation. Professor Smith urges action citing factory closures and regional damage, naming Arthur Benator and Senator McCarter as potential sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarsey
Whenton
John Brith
Union
Ocean
Atlantic
Caps May
Monmouth
Itmaberh
New Jersey
Kitéswor Smith
Arthur Benator Fre
Benator
Thomas N. McCarter
Mesex
Professor Smith
Essex
Senator McCarter
Damages Sought in Miller Death Lawsuit
The Supreme Court will hear a suit to recover 21,000 damages for the death of William Miller, seventeen, lawsuit filed by Taewyere Herbert E. Davis and Alonso W. Letht of Hoboken. Miller was shot by Watchman Becker of the railroad company while attempting to steal a ride on June 8. Becker was acquitted of manslaughter after Judge Blair ruled the shooting justified. the Hoboken Shore Road, under Stevens Estate control, serves as a transit link to steamers at the water front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foy
Becker
Borwins
Hoboken Shore Road
William Miller
Supreme Court
Taewyere Herbert E. Davis
Alonso W. Letht
Hoboken
Young Miller
Ride of & Treigh
Wovs
Blair
Stevens
Funeral of Edward Conklin in New York Street Home
Funeral services over the body of Edward Conklin were held at the home on York Street. Attendees included Police Justice Moos Clerk Tom V. Memnack of the Fire Criminal Court and several gauinevilors and attendants from Anja City.
Stole Underclothing Suspect Charged in Court
A man named Margaret McGuinness of No 25 Ant er0md Avenue faced charges in the Pivot Criminal Court this morning. He was held in the hall and charged with stealing underclothing, the scene described as part of the jury in the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McGuinness
Knocked Down by a Horse Case Noted
A garbled OCR item records an incident involving a horse and a person named Bran, with unclear details about location, year, and outcome. The readable fragment mentions being knocked down and references Monmouth and Trin. No clear date or full names are established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy
Sarpet
Torlar
Bran
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Helee Lees Zy
A brief notice notes a remedy claim against persistent coughs. The text references a gimmick product marketed to relief seekers, touting fast results and shoppers urged to buy. No verifiable health claims or sources are provided in readable lines.
Police Afraid Wall Of Station House Will Collapse
The Comainninaw Avenue police station faces a dangerous wall as nearby excavations have loosened stones. Workmen expose the mortar and threaten the four story brick structure, prompting immediate propping and demolition of the damaged section. A contractor will shore up the wall and reroute digging near the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comainninaw Avenue
Jackson Uxvente
Morregt Street
Magnius
Ward
McKaig
Smooth On Paint Company
Laborers Press for Wage Debate in Hudson County
The Hudson County District Council of Painters met at Council Mall to discuss the wage and hour schedule for the coming year. Proposals include eight hour days five days a week with Saturday half day and additional social sessions planned to foster better member relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson County District Council of Painters
Council Mall
Nova Hoboken Avenue
Council Hall
Counc
Pivo
Ste
Anmbt
Seven wagon owners arrested for street carriage ordinance
Police detained seven vehicle owners for failing to display names on carriages as required by city ordinance. Individuals listed include Helity Winen,podler at 4 Mallory Avenue and William Cooney of 2 Flemey Street. Cooney appeared in the criminal court and was paroled after promising compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helity Wien,podler
Mallory Avenue
Daminte Churehta
Third Street
Josip Bremner
Jersey Avenue
Patrick Kenmy
Nove Twelfth Street
Robert Windemeyer
US Manning Avenue
Wiliam Cooney
Harrison
Thomas Leena
Flemey Street
Cooney
Finer Criminal Court
Honor for Lieut Tofey at Waldorf Astoria gala
Lieutenant John I Tofey Jr received an honor alongside Colonel John J Totty during a Waldorf Astoria New York reception. Attendees included Mrs. Sel A Cowles, Hear Admiral Hooker, and Lieutenant Commander J C Gillmore, noted for their roles in Filipino actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieutenant
John I. Tofey
John J. Totty
Cat Stops Thief In House On Jewett Avenue
A cat intervened during a burglary in a Jewett Avenue hallway. The intruder fled after dropping his cat, and the house occupants, including a woman, escaped unharmed as the event unfolded.
Col Robinson Injured In Street Crossing
Col Robinson was injured while crossing an avenue at a street intersection when struck by a trolley car approaching a curve. Eyewitnesses and officers investigated the accident scene and hospital treatment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon Aubert &. Hobbenn
Uyewenpe
Beart
Fvene
Pullande
Fisie
Evrupkt Ty Pan Rene
Ai Im Gale
Nek Ae Reid Pd
Oker
Sensational Poker Raid at Union Hill Nightspot
Detectives arrested seven men at the Crystal Social Club on No 42 Garaner Avenue Union Hill after a midnight raid on a twenty five cent poker game. Assistant Prosecutor Vickers led the search with Mayor and witnesses named. Baer Hopkins McMullan and three others were held for Grand Jury action. Spitzer, a disguised observer, had tipped prosecutors and faces potential divorce case link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garaner Avenue
Uuley Hill
Wiey
Assatay
George T. Wickens
Mccormick and Rethy
James FR
Clark
Jack” Graham
Willan Yruvia Jerome
New York
Amashag Valde
Crystill Social Claw
Vickers
Blatt
St Wan
Henry Spitz
No. 90
Union Street
Union Hill
Pramk Bloch
Win Kees
Bloch
Spits
Danny Nets
Joby McMigan
Weerhawken Public School
Domini
Jerome
Sol. Baer
Barry Hopkins
Crystal Social Lab
Hopkins
John McMillan
John W. Maxin
Peter Smith
Wird Duffy
George Williams
Vic Prosecutor’s
Byrnes Will Contest Heard in Orphans Court
The third hearing in the contest of the Byrnes will occurred yesterday before Judge Blair in the Orphans Court. Caving party Mrs. Jenius Houts of Brooklyn, daughter of the testatrix, alleges undue influence by her seduced husband James F. Bruce, the principal beneficiary. Attorneys Olio Crouse and George H. Bruce represented the caveator while the proponents were led by Puster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans Court
Tim
Maris ’ Byrnes
Pilace
Blair
Orphans’ Court
Olio Crouse
George H. Bruce
Jenius Houts
Gald Street
Brooklys
Daugh
Lestatrixg
Byrnes
James .F. Byuce
Hedepetl
Puster
Promissory Note Suit Amid Estate Dispute In Hudson County
Supreme Court Justice Jonathan Dixon presides over a suit concerning a promissory note held by Hudson County National Bank in the matter of Tate James K. Morgan estate. W D Edwards opposes the estate with legal counsel Charles L Corbin for Louisa Bayan, a 50 year old resident of No Leonard Street. Bayan reportedly fell during an incident at her home, breaking her right arm and was treated at Christ Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Jonathan Dixon
Hudson County National Bank
Tate
James K. Morgan Ty i
Hudson Panty Banc
W. D
Edwards
Charles L. Coriln
Louisa Bayan
No. Leonard Street
Christ Hospital
Court Calendar Notes Odd Session Delays and Cases
The Supreme Court will not hold a session on Monday at Trenton. Justice Collins presides with the Court of Errors and Appeal. Other panels include Circuit Court with judges Mulveney, Keever, Leach, and Care, handling cases of larceny and associated felonies. The document outlines dated entries and docket references from the court calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monda San
Supreme Court
Collins
Court of Errors and
Appia
Trenton
Court of General — Sesetonis
Fuichard Mulveney
Alex
Mer Keever
Chas Leach
Thomas Care
Reed In Lead In Jersey City Political Battle
The Jersey City News reports Frank Briggs, longtime Essex laxar, and Reed have emerged as leading figures in a Senate race. Reed, allied with the Senate combine, is poised to capture the prize with broad Republican support and floor leverage. Briggs enjoys gubernatorial backing but faces shifting votes in the Assembly on joint ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Asiver
Frank
Briggs
Laxar
Wrenton
Voorhees
Pie
Wil Betlavor Charles SA. Reed
Somerset
Senator Williams
Pasuale
Cannons
Griges
Abe
J. A. Ee
Bor
Gan
Moconti
Briges
Lectin
Despie
Hutchinson
Vilar Reed
Prise Fle
Jsraund
Reed
Senate
Combine
Francis
ROW OVER DICE Sherry Beaten and Whinned in Saloon
Anthony Niger of 34 Second Street faced the First Criminal Court on a charge of assault and battery against Joseph Sherry of Coles Street after a dice game in Nider's saloon on Jersey avenues. An incident outside the saloon led to Sherry being knocked down and threatened with a revolver. Niger was held for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry
Anthony Niger
Second Street
Finer Street
Jersey Avenues
Criminal Court
Armault
Joneph Sherry
Coles Street
Nider
Nidet
Buttons derailed Britain's war effort in history
The text satirically blames a button shortage for British military disarray, noting clerks rushed between June and early June to approve new buttons. It mocks the War Office's overblown fuss, citing a misrouted order that cost 7.8 pounds and highlighting officials like Sydney Waterlow amid the satire on wartime supply distractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Arica
Pall Mall
War Office
Sunda
Sheffield
Banking interests shift in New Jersey power blocs
Newark News reports two banking chains form to dominate New Jersey finance. One bloc centers on Equitable Life Prudential Merchants German National and allied Newark and Jersey City institutions. the other centers on Mutual Life New York Life United States Mortgage Commercial Trust and Bayonne Mercantile Trust. The drive aims to unify state banking under major insurance houses, with leaders named like George W. Young and various directors across Newark Hoboken and Bayonne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finacl
New York
Newark
Mary
Equitable Life and Prudential Insurance
WideMiy Tract Co
Merchants National Bank
Becort National Bank
German National Bank
Jersey City Bank Ail Trust Company
Trask Co
X- J
Hoboken
Talen Frase Co
Fit Nation Bank
Elisabeth
Mercandte ‘Trust Co
Western National Bank of New York
4A Plattfehl
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York Life Insurance Co
United States Mortgage and Trust Co. Commercial Trust Co
Jersey City
Hudson Trrat Co
New Jersey
Xreate Insurance
Prudential Insurance Company
Fliance
Ananders
Prudential Bs
Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York
Willy the Equitable
Mercan~ Tite Trust Company
Fidelity Trunt Company
Prudential
Wester National Bank of New York
United States
Hislock
Kanltable
Wait
United States Steel Company
Hiferesta
Jr. Pierpont, Morgan
Henry G. Frick
Trlends
Oye Prudential Oy
Asian Trust Company
Isabeth
Firat National Basik
Frusential-Equitable
Union Trust Company
John F. Dryden
Lestie D. Wart
Asa
H. McCarter
Porrest F. Dryden
Thomas N. McCarter
Franke Bergen
Race Prudential
Fidelity Triae
Vaal HM. McCarter
Jerome ‘Taylor
Binet
National Bank of Eumbert
New York Fife
Feierat Trent Company
Enix County
Uiomat Booteke Stork
Dupaetis
Hudson ‘Trust Company
United States Steel Corporation
Worth.erm Company
Morrhtown ‘Trust Company
Whlely Richart A. McCurdy
Me Mutual Life Insurance Company
Best
Orange
Monmouth County ‘Trust Company
Asbury Park
Tn Serine
Tobit
Dryden
Pru
Gentle Insurance Company
Prue
Thryden
Financial entanglements loom over New Jersey banks
A sprawling tale of trust companies and life insurers in New Jersey centers on Monmouth and Hudson counties. Key players include Prudential, Mutual Life, and various Atlantic city and Newark entities, amid claims of interlinked interests and potential bank leadership maneuvering.
Democratic County Committee Reorganizes After Meeting
At a recent meeting the Democratic County Committee voted to enroll new members and hold new primaries. Enrollment is set for January 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. and primaries on January 9 at the same time. Polling will open with President Fagen no later than five in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
Fagen Noc
Merry Young People Dance At Walnut Association Ball
A large and merry party attended the Walnut Social Club ball at Avenue House on the first night. Guests were welcomed with gilded walnut tokens. The officers and committee members included William Wear Deegan, Gur Wilkinson, George Van Gerbil, Arthur Grahas, O'Meara, Frank Scupson, Burke, J. O'Hara, and George Bartle. A highlight was the vocal to "When the Walnuts Come Again" performed by W. Barta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Association
Walnut
Avenue House
Charlee Finder
James Bell
Ad Ahmitters
Fat Tawa
William J. Wear Deegan
Gur Wilkinson
George van Gerbil
Arther Grahas
Mr. O'Meara
Frank Scupson
K Dh
Gigoind
Seruersant
Burke
J. O'Hara
George Bartle
T Nalan
AL Whikins
Vening
Barta
Weather Indications for Shier and Jones Reabine
Fragmentary weather note references indeterminate conditions for a ship or area near Shier and Jones Reabine. Readable bits suggest forecasts or indications but key details and dates are missing.
Puzzle fragment in alienCipher style text puzzle
A fragmentary notice presents a garbled line of names and terms that resembles a cryptic or OCR distorted puzzle. It mentions Parola and Clery in a mystified context with scattered capitalized tokens, lacking clear event or outcome.
Police shake up in Cluet of Pollen Murphy transfers of patrolmen
The article details the reshuffle of patrol assignments across precincts including Sergeant Reardon moving to First precinct and various patrolmen reassigned among Fourth, First, and other patrol wagons. It notes a push to regular hours and references political pressure at the board meeting and residents' concerns about pavement conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluet
Pollen Murphy
Haan
Trom
Reardon
Neve Amit
Min Lowary
Deeley
Mutual Reserve Sued Over Insurance Policy Details
Fragmented OCR shows a legal dispute involving a Mutual Reserve policy claim. References to a life policy, Mira and a husband, and alleged misstatements hint at a contested insurance settlement. The text is garbled, but indicates a suit seeking relief related to the policy handling and beneficiary terms.
Obscure Notices From A Town Eventful Week
A jumble of names and dates lists community events and memorials. Jan 17 and Jan 23 are noted with attendees and services at various churches, asking residents to attend, remember, and support. The text mixes obituaries, wills, and social gatherings with numerous OCR errors.
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MR. Ducan
Davis, Jordan, Holmes
Freeholders
Mittee
Action
Tur Tien
Spediad
Moriteg
Enythie
Callector
Prugan
Dirwetot United
Ater
Murestore Trond
Miss Dugan
MR. Dugan
Miller
Edward Conklin
Police
WNI Perli
Lieut
Toffey
P. J. Allen
Jewett Avenue
Cate
Col. Robinson
Tn Evening Clothes
Tweedledum and
Tweedleder
Lis
Che
Sydney Waterlow
London County Council
Fighgate
Amd Waterlow
Walt
Marie
Ogland
Law Fen
Pete
Uae
Chain OF Banks
Mutual Life
Local Banks and Trust
George W. Young
Bayonne Trust Company
Bayonne
Meshanice Trust Company
Suppaved
Mutual Lite
Mariegee
Trues 1
Altre W. Booth
George Curragar
Tha Aéetion
Directisia
Platy
Seorke
Young
Mortanze
Tru
Wae Wade
Chataredt
Amie Eusetee
Wraneiine
Mir
Carrigan
Endler
Chartes 8
Inuat Company
Carrere Party
Charis
S. Noe
Alfred W. Booth
Martin R. Conk
Chines K. Ancett
George Uyrrugsn
Securities Committee
Alferd W. Ranh
Rent
DeWitt van Budketek
J. Ansett
Thomas J. Daly
Providente
Banks
Ninth Ward
Smw
Yi Jan Dent
Poe Cowet
Shier
Jone
Fatn
Wattems HY Alt
Parola Brhed
Caniel Temener
Percy Eone Ark Linet
Rite
Chiefs
Mutual Reserve
Arwers
David
Jamiary
Thoresey
Jamia
Heboved
Rowen
Tay Faneary
Wilianas
Evnelng
Janlsiey
Seag
ASTUN
Avourneys
Price Service of
Toa
Kee City Ffews
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