Police refuse arrest of noted thieves over missing warrants
The Belden couple, accused of robbing James Connelly at No 4 Mercer Street, were not arrested after Patrolman Valentine said there were no warrants. The incident led to inquiries and potential charges of neglect of duty for Valentine and Officer Nevin, with the case highlighted by Chief Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
Krecinet
Ernest Gielden
James Connelly
Mercer Street
We Tox Commissioners
Board of Police Commissioners
Wevin Wl
Heelc
Belden
Ernest Belden
Police Cipeles
Marie Peter
Dowyer
Reiden
Nevin
Anderson
Ander
Momen
Mrs. Helden
Sam Pot
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Connélly
Mr. Connelly
Valentine and
Nekel
Catet Barbi
Murphy
Manuel
Wanted to get the iceman Margaret Oxley six years old
A six year old girl named Margaret Oxley of 6 Eighth Street fell from an ice wagon and suffered a slight scalp wound. She was taken home and treated by Dr. Finnerty following the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Oxley
Olf
No. 6
Eighth Street
Finnerty
Pierre Lorillard Dies After A Long Life Of Wealth And Yachts
Pierre Lorillard died at 2 20 yesterday afternoon. His funeral is set for Wednesday at Graton Church. He amassed a fortune worth about 7 million dollars, built a vast estate including Ochre Point Newport Breakers, and was the first American to own a Derby winner, Iroquois, followed by St Leser. His estranged wife was Emy Taylor, daughter of a clergyman. Three children, Pierre Jr, Emily, and Maude, survive or are mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Lorillard
Graton Church
Lorillard
St. Leser
Lyck Place
BOARD OF HEALTH'S DILEMMA IN AND OUT OF CITY LIMITS
The Board of Health plans to move its quarters from City Hall to 22 Grove Street seeking peace from fears of plague and public unease. Inspectors lament the paradox that residents want health oversight yet resist its proximity, joking about Mahomet’s coffin and being “up in the air.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Itz
City Hall
Grove Street
Licely
Mahomet
Thief Sabe Fined For Petit Larceny In NYC Court
Frank Sabe, a Russian laborer, of 48 Third street, was fined by Police Justice Hoos in the First Criminal Court for petit larceny. Unable to pay, he will serve thirty days in the county jail. The charge arose after Mrs Lena Rysicki, a saloonkeeper on Eleventh street, claimed he fled the saloon at 12:20 a.m. with a bottle of whiskey, colliding with Oliver John Mutthys of Police Headquarters during the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sabe
Third Street
Hoos
Lena. Rysicki
Rysicki
Sabe
Crboan
Eleventh
Grove
Oliver John Mutthys
Police
Boatman Stole a Watch in Grand Larceny Case
Hugh McCullough a 31 year old boatman of 53 Gregory Street was arrested at home on a grand larceny charge brought by William Brady 43 Chestnut Street an engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad ferryboat St Louis. Brady reported his watch missing from his vest two weeks earlier. Detectives found the watch at a pawn shop and traced the theft to McCullough who offered no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McCullough
Gregory Street
William Brady
Chestnut Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Louis
Brady
Hoos
Bumsted
McCullough
Murphy Outing Seeks Support At Clam Bake Event
The Franklin Murphy association plans its second annual clam bake on Monday September 9 at Wardell's Port au-Peck Hall Pleasure Bay. The Pleasure Bay steamer chartered for guests will depart Adama Express Company's dock at 9 A M. Tickets limited to hotel capacity as the outing serves as a political launch for Murphy with Hudson looking favorable. Officers and arrangements committee listed with Samuel D Dickinson James Young Edward W Wool ler J Herbert Potts James Freeman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Murphy Association
Mondsty
Wardell
Portau-Peck
Pleasure Bay
Adama Express Company
Biurpuy
Hudeor
Murphy
Hudson
Samuel D. Dickinson
James (. Young
Sneak Thief Murray Revealed by Chief Murphy
Chief Murphy uncovers record of Frank Moyan alias Murray, arrested for breaking and entering on Highland avenue. He attempted suicide with a trousers buckle in police custody, and later Moran Murray admitted his identity after Chief handed over his records. He remains jailed awaiting Grand Jury review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Murray
Boes
Frank Moyan
McMahon
Highland Avenue
Frederick
Moran
Buffalo
Jolef Murphy
Blackwell's Island
William Robinson
N. ¥. District Attorney's Office
Harlem
Chief Murphy
Kelly to be freed after court formality
Thomas J. Kelly, former Colonial Life Insurance agent, was brought to General Sessions Court by bondsman Robert Gaw on the first indictment. His three month county jail term may end before the case is tried, with release expected on sentence completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Insurance Co
Thomas J. Kelly
Colonial Life Insurance Company
General Sessions Court
Robert Gaw
Yelly
St John’s Episcopal Church Excursion a Success
The St John’s Episcopal Church excursion Saturday drew nearly five hundred aboard boats to Oriental Grove on Long Island Sound. Teachers formed small groups and the day passed pleasantly with dancing on the barge and at the grove. Rain held off until arrival at Nome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Episcopal Church
Orental Grove
Long Island Sound
Nome
the Grove
Atl
Quinlan Survives Fall From Window in Luck
John Quinlan thirty years old of 44 Hudson street fell from his front window on the second floor of a four story building to the sidewalk below and suffered a severe sprain of the right knee cap. He picked himself up and limped back to his rooms and remarked I was here born to die from a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quinlan
Hudson Street
Gasoline lamp fire at shoe store alarms neighborhood
A gasoline lamp in front of Edward Pemiberg's shoe store at New ark avenue and Warren streets caught fire last evening around 7:00, causing excitement as the blaze threatened the awning and nearby property. No. 1 Engine Company rushed to Warren street and extinguished the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pemiberg
Newark Avenue
Warren Streets
No. 1 Engine Company
Warren Street
John Gellagher Collapses in Monticello Dover Area
A 66 year old man, John Gellagher of 11 Mercer Street, collapsed this morning at Monticello and Jowett avenues while under the influence of something. He became unconscious after his head struck an electric line. A crowd of about 100 gathered as bystanders thought sunstroke. Gellagher regained consciousness soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gellagher
Mercer Street
Dover
Monticello
Jowett Avenues
Gallagher
Bergen Republican Club Hosts Welcome For Lt Williams
The Bergen Republican Club plans a reception for Lieutenant Williams at Philips Mall Wednesday night. The soldier has returned from the Philippines on furlough and is a member of the lab. General B Bird Grubb is expected to attend with other speakers possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen
Boy Harmed After Freight Car Accident In Hoboken
Ten year old Charles O'Donnell of 7 Gardner Street Hoboken was caught between two freight cars at Pier WW Delaware Lackawanna and Western at Eighteenth Street. His right arm was badly injured and amputation was feared. He was removed to St Francis Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O'Donnell
Gardner Street
Hoboken
Delaware
Lackawenna
Weelern
Eighteenth Street
City
St. Franvie’s @hospital
Heat Victims at the Morgue Matifre of Fact
Fragmentary OCR shows a morgue scene with references to Thane Tevite and Daniel Pamaioee. The readable text hints at burials and a public context, but details are garbled. The piece appears to report on victims and a morgue event with uncertain names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matifre
Thane Tevite
Pisiore
Daniel Pamaioee
New Jersey Corporate Fees Jump as Trusts Grow
Trenton July 8 1901 the first July marks eight months of the year with a surge in filing and amending certificates for corporations. Original filing fees plus amendments total 498.04 adding to a year to date income of 1 631 000 across two schedules, with taxes expected to rise to about 1 350 000 by year end. The State expects a large surplus as incorporation fees exceed estimates by roughly 500 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City News
Trenton
New Jersey
State Board of Assessors
Surf Bathers Rescued at Long Branch Beach Narrow Escapes
Special to The Jersey City News from Tong Branch July 3 describes Mary Winters of New York, a summer resident, carried from guard ropes by a breaker at Howland Hotel beach. Rescued by bathers and her husband, she was unconscious but stable. Arthur J. Moore of Moore Bros. real estate was saved by Life Guard Peak after exhaustion offshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Jersey City
Tong Branch
Mary Winters
New York
Second Avenue
Howland Hotel
Peter Jahn
Hollywood Orchestra
Arthur J. Moore
Moore Bros
Tenth Avenue
Moore
Strikers May Close Factory in Trenton Strike Action
More than 100 workers at Standard Shirtwaist Factory in Trenton were ordered off the job after a wage dispute ended with a notice that the plant would close and machinery moved to the firm’s New York factory if they do not return Monday. The strike arose from the firm’s refusal to raise wages, and workers remain determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Standard
New York
Death Under Heat Mystery in Bridgeton
In Bridgeton on July 8 1901 Mrs Laura Johnson died after a strange episode tied to a heat wave She nursed a sick mother and removed an infant to a back room then attacked a maid with pins The woman collapsed and died within three hours as doctors worked to save her in the oppressive heat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Bridgeton
Laura Johnson
Lightning Enters Closed Dutch Church in New Brunswick
New Brunswick July 4 1901John Voorhees the church sexton closed the First Dutch Reformed Church ahead of a storm. He found the vestibule tile flooring torn up and believes lightning entered the building. Helpers ponder how it occurred after opening the church this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
New Brunswick
John Voorhees
First Dutch Reformed Church
Fourth's Sea Girt Trip Details From Two Weeks
In two weeks members of the Fourth Regiment will be ready for a week long sojourn at Sea Girt camp. Officers note readiness and describe plans for deployment and training. The article references the regiment’s preparations and anticipated stay at Sea Girt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml
Nna
Old Remedy Advertises Child Soothing Syrup
A vintage ad promotes an old fashioned remedy by Mrs Wingow for children teething. It claims the Byrug softens gums and eases discomfort. The piece mentions flavors and associated products in a period style catalog tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Wingow
Philo
Ourey
Barker in Jail a celebrated case linked to Keller probe
Aged prisoner Barker, tied to Rev John Keller’s assault case, was quietly moved from Ar Ruempl State Prison to a Philadelphia bound trolley under Constable Hague. Marked by calm resolve, Barker faced removal without handcuffs, while wife Mrs Barker and friend M J Sumner visited the jail, and onlookers failed to connect the quiet man with the sensational trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keller
Ar- Ruempl
Trenton
Frank Hague
Key
Pennsylvania
Barker
Hague
Keller
Sullivan
Blair
Constable Hague
Thomas J. Kelly
Haugue
Tom
Hauge
Thaye
Bob Starkey
Marker
Funeral of W T Vidal Former official of People's Safe Deposit
The funeral of William T. Vidal former secretary and treasurer of the People's Safe Deposit and Trust Company occurred Thursday night. Services were at St Pauls Episcopal Church on Durieuan Avenue with Rev William P Brush officiating. Bergen Lodge J and A M acted as pallbearers. Interment was in Bergen Reformed Cemetery after the home ceremony at No Howard Place led by Worshipful Master George Wilkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 'T. Vigal
People's Safe Deposit and ‘Trust Company
St. Paul's Episcoppal Church
Durieun Avenue
William P. Brush
Bergen Lodge
A. M
Vidal
Bergen ‘Reformed
Bergen and
Highland Avenues
Howard Place
George Wilkinson
Booths sue Montclair over flood damage plan
Commander and Mrs Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America seek 16000 in damages from Montclair claiming an old brook behind their 71 Claremont avenue home floods their yard cellar and garden after recent rains. The town council plans to revise a drainage scheme and a meeting with officials is slated this week to discuss diverting water and preventing further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montclair
Claremont Avenue
Ballington, Booth
Volunteers of America
Danta
Cornell
D. W. Harrloy
Harrison
Vincent Place
Booth
Tarriaon
Cool Ball Costume at Hackensack Club Sparks Club Rules Protest
Hackensack youths at the Oritani Field Club ball on July 4 caused a complaint to be filed by the Entertainment Committee. Several members attended in shirts with rolled sleeves, and one youth wore his collar up in the heat. Letters will be sent to offenders urging adherence to propriety at future social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackensack
Oritani Club
Jersey City
Oritani Field Club
Board of Governors
Ball of Fire Seen in Newark During Storm
A strange electrical phenomenon was reported in Newark on July 4. During a heavy rain, a loud thunderclap was followed by a brilliant flash as a ball of fire rolled down wet cobblestones toward the center of the avenue. Police from the fourth precinct witnessed the event and described the ball of fire striking the street and rolling along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Jersey City
Court halts railroad work over foul odor nuisance
In Chancery Vice Chancellor Stevenson grants an injunction restraining Pennsylvania Railroad and its contractor from using foul smelling material at Greenville shore work. He orders removal of such material and potential nuisance cleanup. Mungo J. Currie and James B. Weedenburgh represent residents, who allege street sweepings from New York City caused health risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Chancery
Stevenson
Fennsylvanie Hallroad Company
Greenville
Mungo J. Currie
Hobo Saves a Boy at the Canal Rescue
In Richfield on a July afternoon a ragged tramp saved twelve year old John Sumnera from drowning near Centreville Bridge. The man leaped into Morris Canal, battled the currents, and brought the unconscious boy to shore where vigorous aid revived him. The rescuers noted it was the tramp’s thirteenth life saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarsar
Richfield
Hichfeld
John Sumnera
Samuels
Morris Canal
Centreville Bridge
Kempt
Jokimely
Struc
Hils
Helm
Paterson Youth Rowdies Accused In Porch Assault Case
Three Paterson youths William Grundy Michael McCusker and Trety Boniman are jailed on assault charges after an incident on a front porch involving Mrs Grace Kelly and neighbors. McCusker allegedly kissed Mrs Kelly while others intervened but he resisted and security intervened amid a scuffle. The report notes the etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Newa
Paterson
William Grundy
Michael McCusker
Trety Boniman
Grace Kelly
Airs
Devonport
Philip Stickter
Trolley Co Defeated in West Shore Bridge Case
Vice Chancellor Pitney ruled against the Jersey City Hoboken and Paterson Railroad in restraining the West Shore from laying tracks on the New Durham bridge over the Bergen Turnpike. The court found the bridge designed for turnpike use and held the turnpike company must bear any cost of strengthening if needed. The decision centers on whether the bridge could support trolley service and who must pay for potential reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitney
Jersey City, Hobokin and Paterson Railroad Company
West Shore Railroad Oa
Frete
West Shore
New Durham
Bergen Turnpike
New Ducharme
West Shore Railroad
Turnpike Company
Te National Company
Rules Company
Jersey City, Hoboken Paterson Railroad Company
West Shore Railroad Company
Jaytes
Chancallor
Water shortage complaint hits Twelfth Ward group
Street and Water Commissioner Holnize received a letter from the Twelfth Ward Improvement Association citing deficient water north of Newark affecting Tonngle Sve and nearby factories at risk of fire. Heintze and Nolar expressed surprise, noting ample water at the station. investigators will review the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holnize
Twelfth Ward Improvement Association
Tonngle Svenhé
Newark
Ayedun
Euise
Heintze
Nolar
Weather Indications For New York In July Forecast
New York weather forecast for the thirty six hours ending Tuesday night and tomorrow. Expect fair and cool conditions with northwest winds. Thermometrical readings indicate moderate temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hartnott
Rupert Dagitaty
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Connelly
Mur
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Iceman
New York City
Board OF Health's Dilemma
Murphy Outing
Association
Port-au-Peck
Kelly
ST. John's
Quinlan
Lieut. Williams
James Murphy
Provost Street
Virion Cagpane
Barrick
Brooklyn
Fannie Davenport
Qalte Co Lary
Eald
Blanche Walsh
Gailien Russell
Nother
Kbabie
JOB Printing Department
Fesarese
Washington St
W. T. Vidal
St Paul’s
Cntizen
P.R. R
Hobo
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