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Newspaper

Jersey City News

Location

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1900

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Jersey City Election Controversy and Water Commission Call

Legal wrangling over the 1895 election act and municipal powers surfaces as Corporation Counsel Alten L. Me Dermat cites chapter 0 of the laws of 8%5-1 to justify voter actions on sewer purchase contracts amid questions of constitutionality. Ward and others call for a state water commission to oversee watersheds, urging appointed leadership and disinterested governance for Jersey City.

Janes Alten L. Me Dermat Titus Municipalitite Lou Jersey City Seaterworks Patrick Plysit Hoos Nara Labbyus Ward Jursey Toes Lebbeue Hedoasa Valle Jersey Mr. Ward

Ferry Boats Crash Near Liberty Street New York

The ferryboat New Jersey of the Pennsylvania line crowded with passengers collided with the Annex No. 4 bound for Jersey City near Liberty Street in foggy conditions just after seven in the morning. The bow of the New Jersey tore into the Annex, damaging its guard and causing panic among travelers, especially women, with several passengers injured. The Annex reached its pier for repairs while the New Jersey suffered less visible damage but halted after the impact.

New Jersey Pennsylvania Road Jvith Pennsylvania Brooklyn Annex Liberty Street New Fork Horles Anbls Cortlandt Street Jursey New Jerersey Topairs

Fog On The River Delays At Pennsylvava Ferries

Dense fog on the river slowed ferry operations causing minor delays for trucks and vehicles waiting to cross. Incoming trains remained on time with general traffic near schedule despite the reduced visibility and safety precautions at the river crossing.

Tule Taltroad Traffo

Davis Association's Ball at Columbia Hall on January

The Robert Davis Association plans its annual invitation ball at Columbia Hall on a Wednesday evening in January. Organizers rejected several avenues for the venue and promise an elaborate display of decorations with no expiring features spared. The Greenville and Guyentine cars pass the hall door.

Columbia Hall Robert Davis Association Coalusibia Mall Ocwan Uta Greenville Guyentie

Local Boat Incident Ends With Restraint Onboard

Fragmentary report describes a shoreline boat incident where Maczie Jinnings and Wms Heagen attempted to jump overboard near No. S Chay Street Parerkon. Onlookers restrained them as the vessel continued toward the marina. authorities detained an individual identified as Mobone Pa-Ehanewan.

Maczie Jinnings Wms

Double Execution Planned in County Jail Friday

The court set Friday February 9 100 for the execution of James K E Brown for the murder of Policeman Gebhard Hoboken. The judge affirmed the prior judgment and ordered the death penalty. Congressman Daly attended and stated any regulatory questions will be addressed in court. Brown’s case mirrors Clifford’s long legal path through state courts to the U S Supreme Court, with a potential stay if certiorari is sought.

Curt Qyer James XK. Brown Gebhird Hoboken Cliford Congressman Daly Washington Sherif Harue Sherif Ruempler Justice Lippincott Judge Blair Oyer and ‘Terminer Court Agelnet James KE. Brown Walt United States Appincott Foxe Justice Fames K. Brown Jasve Lippincott Brown Charles Gebhard Washington Street Gebhard Justes Lippinelott Dixon Clifford Gifford Bit

Reading room turmoil at Hoboken W C P U branch

A Hoboken reading room operated by a Women’s Christian Temperance Union branch at 417 Washington Street faced constant disorder. Boys invaded, ink pots spilled, milk cans leaked, books damaged, chairs toppled, and two instructors quit after vandalism and jeers, prompting closing threats and police involvement.

Women's Christian ‘Posnperanes Union Washington Street Hoboken Dresden Statiattius A. E. Gerorlo

Misused His Office by Hudson County Deputy Sheriffs

Sheriff Ruempler received a complaint about Deputy Sheriffs allegedly using the office to press debtors and collect for agencies. Robert Thomas admitted drafting a threatening letter to Mrs. Stella. the sheriff confiscated his commission and badge, pledging further action against any deputy abusing their office.

Sherr Ruemaler Sherif Robert Thomas Thomas William Edwards Law and Justice Hudson County M. Stella Ruempler

Big Men in Town at Pennsylvanian Station

A procession of Brooklyn political leaders gathered at the Pennsylvania Railroad Station this morning to see off Hugh Mebingilla and a large delegation led by Mr. McLaughlin. The group included Comptroller Bird Coler, Bridge Commissioner Shea, and several Nevins family members among others. Mr. McLaughlin heads to the Madla River orange country for the spring, while Dr. Gordon Dinkinson travels to Florida for rest. A parallel party, aboard a private New York Central car, includes J Pierpont Morgen and William Whitney bound for Florida.

Brooklyn Pennsylvana Hugh Mebingilla Raihways Florida Limited Express Mr. McLaughlin Brooklyn Annex Bird Coler Shea Thos. F. Nevins Frnk Nevins Jeremiah Quala Thomas Kerrigan Sarah Ierlean McLaughlin Nevins Madla William ©. Whitney Florida

Death of Dr Fonda Shocks Pavonia Avenue

Dr Edward Fonda a longtime dentist on Pavonia Avenue was found dead in his room at Mrs Harriet Oakton’s home on Pavonia Avenue. The door was from the inside and police broke in after concern. County Physician Dr Comverse said no investigation yet. The body was moved to Speer’s morgue and no relatives were known.

Edward Ponda Harriet Oakton Pavonia Avenue Chick Upper Pavonia Avenue Oakben Speer Moreuc Comverse

Roads Opportunities in Hudson County for State Aid

The News endorses expert views on modernizing New Jersey highways with State aid. It praises Essex County's road-building under the State Aid Head Law and urges Hudson County to pursue similar improvements, especially Belleville and Westward links via Newark and a future Snake Hill bypass to connect with the Boulevard, arguing such projects would boost trade, access to parks, and regional integration.

Hudson County New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders Newark Jersey City Seaboard United States Kearny Kingsland Rutherford Belleville Pranklin Nutley Passaic Little Falls Verona Caldwell Cedar Grove Preakness Pompton New York Long Island Our City Jersey Clivas Hudson Bergen Counties Essex County Board of Road Commissioners Haskell Liewellym Park Orange Mountain Urecit Essex Newark Plank Road Harrison Board of Freeholders East Newark Nital Ballevue Pisseure Erdox Paterson Guyply Arington Jad England Holland Vermeude Bay Snake Hill Newark Avenue East Paterson Plank Road County of

Captain Strange Among Hamburgers Eve of War

Brief items describe Captain H Strange and family sailing from Hoboken to Hamburg aboard the Hamburg-American liner Pennsylvania. He previously commanded the steamship Bila of the Mimson line wrecked 170 miles off Halifax on New Year’s Day. Rescue and cargo details are noted amid scattered curiosities and quotations from contemporary humor pages.

Ella Hoboken Tor H. Strange Miss Louise Exward Pennsylvania Hoboken Hamburg Strange Bila Mimson Line Halifax Abessetish Rgema BTR Paceongers Ima Sank ‘Dhe Germany

Romance of Athions at Boe Zon Thistes

Aculersy presents Tonight's Events with uncer Oleg in The Romance of Athions. Budoxiaers join the program at Boe Zon Thistes as Phodare Boot Cun and Bhoeaie Pe perform in a lively, eclectic bill.

Uncer Oleg

Bread war hits Newark bakers in two month showdown

A cut rate battle between Mangels and Schmidt of Newark and John Hill Baking Co. has drained profits for Jersey City Hoboken and Newark grocers. Bakers including Schulte of Brooklyn and Turks of Newark report daily losses while John Martens and others cut prices to retain trade. Grocers profit as consumers see no price relief and calls for a settlement grow.

Mangels & Bechmitt John Hill Bread Bakers Newark Jersey City Hoboker Sehulte Brooklyn Mangels & Schmitt Mangels & ‘Schmitt John Hill Baking Company Schulte Adam Turks John Martens Communipaw Avenue Hoboken Jersey Cley

Bryan's Coming Visit In Jersey City Wednesday Evening

A telegram from Colonel William Jennings Bryan announced he will be in Jersey City Wednesday evening to meet Hudson County Democrats. Mr Davis seeks a suitable hall for the reception. Bryan will speak and be followed by Congressman W D Daly who will preside and close with a reception.

Robert Davis William Jennings Bryan Bryan Jersey City

Farrel Association Ball Planned at Imperial Music Hall

The Bernard Farrel Association committee has finished arranging for its annual ball at Imperial Music Hall next Monday evening. Indications point to a magnificent event with hundreds of tickets already sold. The association bears the name of Alderman Parrell of the First Ward.

Bernard Farrel

Neeley and Braunwert Indicted in Thanksgiving and Christmas Killings

Grand Jury indictments accuse James Neeley of fatally shooting his wife on Jordan Avenue Thanksgiving morning and Theodore Braunwert, a motorman, of killing saloonkeeper Nicholas Schmitt on Christmas morning. Arraignment expected next week for pleas.

James Neeley Jordan Avenue Theodore Braunwert Nicholas Schmitt

Phoenix Club Euchre Night At Summit and Grand

The Phoenix Scholar Club hosts its first euchre game this evening in Phoen Hall Severn on Summit Avenue at Grand Street. Prizes will be contested as players gather for a local social event and club activity.

Phoenix Scholar Club Phoen S Hall Summit Avenue Grand Street Severn

Weather indications and old remedies tale

The snippet describes rain in New York City ending this afternoon then cloudy skies, colder Sunday with brisk winds. It mentions Bartnett's Thermometer Report and includes a jumbled anecdote about a parent offering a remedy for a child, referencing What father started taking and a soothing syrup for children.

New York City Jeter Bartnett

Hearing on Mullaney estate case continued in Newark court

In Bayonne an intestate estate hearing for Pauline E B Mullaney was continued in the Ophins Court. Testimonies allege Mrs Mullaney associated with a man named Holwes Ellsworth and others, with relatives disputing paternity and attendance at the ill husband’s house. Judge Blain adjourned the matter to Friday.

Pauline EB. Mullaney Michael Bayonne O&phins Salter Hughes Muharey Newark Mullaney Iam James Trancis Allo Sworth Bill" Etaworth Vane Bonnie Brown Mra Meloney Holwes Jennis Gatney Thoms Stullaney

Obituary notices list multiple deaths and funeral invitations

Death notices and funeral invitations for several individuals appear, listing names, street addresses, and dates. Entries mention services at various residences and churches, with relatives and friends invited to attend.

Arlington Cemetery Lot Sales and Fence Restrictions

Lot owners are offered cemetery plots with limited ground space and minimal fencing. Prices are moderate, with payment plans available. Office location in Sarseh City at Provident Skvmse, contact by phone No 2.

Cemiaiers Grouida Sarseh City Provident Skvmse

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Corporation McDermott Lebbeus B. Ward Mayor Hoos GRASH Annex No. 4 Davis Association Rece Irie Dogr Salien Hoboken W. C. T. U William GC. Whitney, J. Pierpont Morgan and Hugh McLaughlin South DR. Fonda Berlin Botanical Gardens Bette Tndianapolis Journal Tve Alu Ametete Puck Mangels Schmidt Logal Bakers Grocers Weeley Brunwert Phoenix Club Rother New York and Erie St Mrs. Mullaney Chhardt George Schuchhardty Cottage Street Thorp Jom Exekiel Jai. Wa My Ory SI Yrrer Tina Excelsior Council Reystone Lodge Fourth ‘Street Methodist Church Turds Mine Convenienos Dunn Atrest Mary A.p James Funt Breere Sen Arlington Rintp Jon Ym Lace Wwe Abel Aesey Gin
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