01 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1902
Page
1
A garbled item links alleged wrongdoing within a city fire department to a figure called Mayor Fagan and a partner described as an evil spirit. The fragmentary report mentions a heist and moral controversy surrounding officials and associates.
Anger over the Fire Board approval of a 1000 barrel oil tank in Lafay ette prompts a Lafayette Improvement Association meeting next week. A delegation led by Commissioner Anthony Hauck James Hughes and Mr B M Phillips seeks funds for a lawyer to challenge Heist Young. Riots of accusation rise as Angel resists resignation amid claims he altered his position on the tank project.
Fire Commissioners Angel and Niblett push Heist Young Mephisto Oil Burner amid coal shortages. They ordered reduced steam, keeping boilers warm only while on duty, risking delays. Protesters blame the plan for endangering life and property as coal runs low and insurance rates may rise.
A fireman argues that a department that does not maintain daily steam readiness cannot respond quickly to fires. The discussion questions the No. 10 Engine test as non reassuring, while suggesting the Board of Fire Commissioners might assist Heist & Young.
The Street and Water Board will receive bids this afternoon for band contracts to convert bands in parks and erect band stands where needed. Concerts will be held at Van Vorst Hamilton Mt Pleasant Riverview Bay Side and Columbia Parks with stands planned for Van Vorst Hamilton Mt Pleasant and Columbia. Stands were erected at Bay Ride and Riverview Park during improvements. This morning bandmasters gathered at City Hall to align on bid submission and bonds required by law.
The German American School staged an Arion Hall concert in Cambridge Avenue and Hutton Street last night. Parents of the German pupils filled the room as children performed choruses and recitations in their mother tongue, ending with a Mother’s birthday dialogue and a social hour after refreshments.
A group of U S prisoners was taken from the county jail to plead to indictments under marshal escort. Notable detainees include Benjamin Blunenfeldt Simon Green berg Adam Finkelstein Henry Frost Charles Blumenfield and Tanne Fox. They deny guilt and claim they operated a still near Rutherford with alleged orders from New York society figures. trial expected to reveal further details.
Court records show John Boyd’s suit against the city over city salary entitlement was adjourned for one week by Judge Otto Grohe of the Pirate District Court. Mayor Fagan contends the salary was not owed and cites Pullee Depare Workers paid $1,200 prior.
The State Tax Board ordered a rehearing of appeals by Central Railroad, Jersey City Hoboken and Paterson Street Railway, and Snead Iron Works. Last week these cases were dismissed for nonappearance. The appellants claim prior agreement with the Tax Board to reset proceedings, prompting the new hearing.
Camden July 1 1902 the Board of Health unanimously resolves to protest Philadelphia's intended purchase of Petty's Island in the Delaware River for a pest house or municipal hospital. The resolution warns Philadelphia authorities that such a purchase and construction would harm Camden's health and sanitary conditions and states the city will pursue the matter at their peril. Dr Sylvan G Bushey elected President for the ensuing term.
The Board of Finance will meet tomorrow afternoon to authorize refunding of $500,000 water bonds due September 4. The bonds, issued recently, will be refunded at 4 percent. The city expects about $15,000 in annual savings.
United States Mortgage and Trust Company lists its address at 69 Cedar Street New York within the Mutual Life Building. The firm reports capital of 2 million dollars and a surplus of 3 million dollars.
A historic financial statement shows assets totaling 982 240 840 0 and liabilities including capital 82 000 000 00 with deposits 17 676 and undivided profits 45.38. Notable names listed include Cornelius Vanderbilt and a roster of directors led by James TImpsons and Gustav B. Kissel. The note cites bonds of 140 000 declared charged out of profits in the past six months.
A secret conference of the Board of Freeholders last night failed to reach a definite offer to Essex County on the Newick Plank Road dispute. County Counsels Griffin and Egan refused to publish details as talks lean toward settling outside courts. The board awaits response from Essex before taking action, hoping for the most advantageous offer.
Tension rises as Italians push to keep the mill on a union basis while German and French workers waver toward returning. Strikers meet in West Hoboken with Italians opposing secret ballots, and police watch remains light as owners refuse union recognition.
Several corporations filed articles of incorporation yesterday with the Secretary of State. Names appear garbled in the notice but include Pi American Ore and, a Bhipio, Cra Hone bifier, J pd cult fock. Capital stock listed as $100,000. Names such as Makar and Coron Gaulle are mentioned among organizers.
Article describes the planned Sixth precinct police station at Control Avenue and Hutton Street with colonial brick and marble facade. The building will replace the derelict Webster Avenue station, feature a rear wagon entrance, and central location noted for rapid area growth. Occupancy anticipated after August despite delays.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple gas company addresses in Jersey City Bayonne and Union areas, including Montgomery Street and Central Avenue. The text provides street names and city references without complete sentences or clear actions or dates.
Mills in West Hoboken remain closed as owners refuse to concede to union demands. German Americans Swiss and Americans said ready to work while Italian and Armenian workers, led by anarchists, cause trouble. A mill owners meeting was planned but no decision reported.
A Trenton telegraph report says the United States Franco Trustees Corporation, chartered with 2 million dollars initial capital, is believed to aim at building the Isthmian Canal. The charter notes authority to contract or seek grants from the U.S. and Mexico and to construct canals, railways, reservoirs, tunnels, bridges, and other public works, excluding New Jersey. The piece cites the company name and listed powers as basis for the belief.
Discharges yesterday in the 1. 8. Bankruptcy Court included Nicolaus Minget of Union Simon Isaacs of Bayonne and Philip Werle of Hoboken with petitions to show cause filed against Felix Kuntz and Jacob Deanon of Jersey City The notices reference local bankruptcies and discharge procedures as part of the court’s actions. The rest of the text notes unrelated items on letter boxes and a London graphic trend about knife boxes for hall halls and country houses.
Special to The Jersey City report describes Jonathan Osborne, a former resident who absconded with over $10 and confessed when ill. He pleads guilty and selects Taipa County Jail for a six month sentence after his choice of confinement is announced.
Readable text notes general weather guidance for New York on July 1 with mention of en route conditions and temperatures around 64 to 65 degrees. Forecast hints at west to east winds and partial conditions expected through tonight and tomorrow.
Notice informs that licenses for sale of liquor expire July 1 1902 and urges immediate applications. The filing must be accompanied by the licensee adder of the commissioners board. June 1902.
Citywide licenses expire July 1 1902 Applications must be made immediately Jersey City Clerk office notice dated June 16 1902.
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