O'Brien's Saloon Meter Tampering Probe Shocks Board
Water Board investigates tampering at Excise Commissioner O'Brien's Grand Street saloon. Meter readings showed large, irregular changes from 1901 to 1902, with the indicator allegedly moved backward after removal from its box. O'Brien denied knowledge, blaming staff, as Lozell and officials push for action to protect city water interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street and Water Board
Fagan
Excise Board
Join O'Brien
O'Brien
Ure Street and Water Board
Lozell
Excise
Grand Sereet
Loxell
Bimith
Obrien
Promised Pay Debate Over Water Billing and Meter Tampering
At City Water Board hearings Commissioner Heintze demanded payment of a $95,000 bill for water usage. O'Brien’s meter was adjusted and he promised to pay the difference while the board avoided cutting off his supply. Tampering cases surfaced as Valentine Brewery and Patrick Coyle had meters altered and pipes cut, with penalties including new meters and labor costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logell
Apetaire
Vyagmeone
Commbeland Hanck
Enson
Sid
O'Brien
Heintze
Moon
Valentine Brewery Company
Mallory Avenue
Valentine
Patrick Coyle
Sussex Street
Coyle
Ping Pong Tournament Opens Parish Lawn Party
The St Paul of the Cross Church ping pong tournament and lawn party opened last night on the church lawn with electric lights and bright decorations. A large crowd attended as clubs from St John’s St Lucy’s St Joseph’s and St Paul of the Cross prepared for matches. Father Quinn and Father Hagen led arrangements while Misses Cavannagh and others ran games and booths including a guessing contest blood thermometer and Wheel of Fortune style activities. A conclusive parish team prize and individual prizes were touted with a silk shirtwaist and silk umbrella as rewards and a roving cup for the club champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul of the Cross
Clu
St. John's
St. Lucy's
St. Joseph's
Father Quinn
Father Hagen
Margaret, Martin
Kittie Mar Lin
Margaret Meehan
Theman Lynch
Hagen
Cavanagh
Andrew Moran
Mex
D. Alten
David Cagney
Tanney and Gallagher
Jill Coyle
Coney Island
Reformatory Head Joseph Martin to be Superintendent
Ex Assemblyman George A. Squire president of Rahway Reformatory stated today that the commission will appoint a new superintendent to succeed James Hog who resigned earlier. He noted Joseph Martin as the present, noting superintendent and declined to discuss further aspects of the appointment. The commission is to meet at the reformatory tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire
Joseph Martin
Elizabeth
George A. Squire
Rahway
Reformatory
Threatening a Girl Leads to Court Appearance
A man named Bapett, age twenty five, of 17 Haflenad Avenue, appeared before a local court on a charge of threatening a girl. The hearing concluded with a judgment that appears to involve a penalty or detention, though the exact terms are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dopeph Bapett
Haflenad Avenue
Hennessy Free Police Justice Dismisses Complaints
Police Justice Murphy yesterday dismissed complaints against John S. Hennessy the Heights butcher and two barbers arrested Sunday under old vice laws. The action mirrors Police Justice Lambert of Newark under the Twelfth Section of the Vice and Morality net, which largely allows merchants to conduct lawful business on Sundays. Lawyers Donevan and Mulroney represented respective parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
John S. Hennessy
Heights
Lambert
Newark
Donevan
Butcher Benchmen’s Association
Mulroney
Hennessey
Boy Struck by Soda Wagon in Street Accident
John McCabe, eight years old, was knocked down while crossing in front of his home at 29714 Eighth Street by a soda wagon driven by Simon James. He suffered head and shoulder bruises and was taken to St. Francis Hospital after his father declined to press charges. The wagon carried soda water and the boy worried more about the contents than his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCabe
Rim
Teréay
Johnny Tires
Eighth Street
Simon James
Johny
St. Francis Hospital
Veto Overridden on Water Works Inspectors
The Street and Water Board, at its meeting this afternoon, passed over Mayor Fagan's veto to appoint Bernard Garvey and John Vernann as inspectors on the Boonton New Water Works project. Their salaries are fixed at 100 dollars a month and they will be assigned to duty by Garwood Perris, the engineer in charge of construction. The warrants ordering salaries for Lamp Inspector Boyd and Water Assessor Lorel were also overridden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street and Water Board
Ite
Fagan
Bernard Garvey
John Vernann
Boonton
N. J
Garwood Perris
Boyd
Lorel
Silberdorff Officers Installed by MCF Association
The M C F Silberdorff Association on Sunday evening installed officers with Frank Brackett as president and August H Groeschel as vice president. Other officers included George Wille secretary Jas Range treasurer Charles Blisch sergeant at arms and Edward Groeschel and Joseph Ciobert as trustees. Ceremonies held at Groeschel's Assembly rooms at Oakland and Beacon avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. F. Silberdorff Association
Frank Brackett
August H. Groeschel
George Wille
Jas. Range
Charles Blisch
Edward Groeschel
Joseph Ciobert
Groeschel
Association
Oakland
Beacon Avenues
Wild Rose Social Club Dance at Grand View Park
The Wild Rose Social Club held a merry dance at Grand View Park last evening. The spacious pavilion was crowded and the scene in the park and terrace adjoining was inspiring. Mr John Kane led the grand march with Miss Daly. The club halle from the Horseshoe and clearly all the shining lights of this section graced the assemblage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Rose
Grand View Park
John Kane
Greenville Building and Loan Receipts Near Week of July 14
Receipts of the Greenville United Building and Loan Association on Danforth Avenue Greenville were recorded at 014:50 for the week ending July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville United Building and Loan Association
Danforth Avuie
Greenville
Francis Insult 10 Hospital Board Completely Ignores Catholic Institution
A controversial Board of Hospital affairs prompts strong language as critics accuse the panel of neglecting a major Catholic institution. The dispute centers on funding and policy decisions affecting care, with supporters urging transparency and accountability from board members.
The Slight to Dr Gill in Nut Politics Stirring Friends
A local stir erupts as supporters and allies of Dr Gill protest what they call a biased display in political games. The dispute centers on perceived favoritism and handling of pea nut related issues by officials.
City Hospital board picks spark protest over bias
Mayor Fagan’s slate for the new City Hospital trustees stirs criticism as Dr. McGill of St Francis and other Catholic hospital allies clash with Christ Hospital ties. Voters and clergy question discrimination against St Francis physicians while two Christ Hospital affiliates join the plan. The dispute centers on whether the hospital governance will favor Catholic institutions over Protestant influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagan
Christ Hospital
Std Las
McGill
St. Francis Hospital
St. Pravcis Hospital
Vagan
Miyor Tost
Pagan’s Friends Push to Change Hospital Board
Fragmentary note hints Pagan's allies may pressure the board over hospital representation. It recalls his stance accusing Christ Hospital physicians of bias and claiming St Pran el Hospital doctors had no seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ote Atiow
Christ Hospital
Pagan
Ipso Horeror
St. Weandy
St. Pranela Hospital
Mayor appoints Andrew J. Phelan to Phelan trustee post
Mayor Fagan appointed Andrew J. Phelan as a hospital trustee for 421 York Street, completing a five member board. Phelan, a partner in Donnelly and Phelan builders, is active in St Bridget's Lyceum and Hope Council Knights of Columbus and is a Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagan
Andrew J. Phelan
York Street
Phelan
Donnelly & Phelan, Contractors and Builders
St. Bridget's Lyceum and Hope Council
Knights of Columbus
Zabriskie Post Excursion to Raritan Beach Delights Veterans
Veterans of Zabriskie Post enjoyed a family outing to Raritan Beach aboard the steamer Crystal, Stream and a large barge. Over 1000 people danced to Prof. Kella her's orchestra, marking the twentieth post excursion as old veterans, fewer each year, thanked for the event. Commander Solomon H. Briggs ordered historic maneuvers, and Joe Lee wore a red nosegay as he smiled throughout the day. Charles R. Wales floated back to childhood joy like a Sunday school picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raritan Beach
Zabriskie Post
Prof. Kellaher
Solomon H. Briggs
Joe Lee
Charles R. Wales
Soldier's family in Hoboken dependent on deserter
Wille Henry Molkenburg, serving in the Philippines with the Thirteenth Infantry, deserted his family two years ago to enlist. His wife and two children rely on Hoboken for support. He recently claimed to be returning with funds to furnish a home, but she learned he reenlisted in the commissary department and remains in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille Henry Molkenburg
Philippines
Hoboken
Molkenburg
Thirteenth
United States Infantry
Monroe Street
Hudson Realty Co Eyes Palisades Land Offering
Hudson Heights Realty Co plans incorporation with capital of 500000 dollars to acquire a tract overlooking the Hudson Palisades. Promoters include Aaron Baldwin, Herman Walker and Rudolph Rule. Advertisers tout an attractive real estate proposition and a money back guarantee to investors if not satisfied, per president Walker.
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Hudson
Palisades
Hudson Heights Reylty
Anywais Company
Hudson County Peole
Messrs
Aaron. Baldwin
Herman Walker
Rudolph Rule
Walker
Child Found in Hallway in Hoboken Home
Mrs Marvy Sullivan of 61 Patergon avenue Hoboken found a three week old male child in her hallway at midnight. She gave the infant to police and later offered to adopt if the poormaster permits. The child is in the care of Matvon Poediek at Willow avenue station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvy Sullivan
Patergon Avenue
Hoboken
Matvon Poediek
Willow Avenue
Twelfth Warders Meet for Vigorous Campaign Fight
The Twelfth Ward Democratic Club met at its Central avenue headquarters near Congress street last night to discuss the political situation. Members praised the prospects and pledged a strong campaign, endorsing ibs Deesiduut and dimes Nolan for the Democratic shrievalty nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Ward
Democratic Club
Central Avenue
Congress Street
Assocates
Af Ibs
Anton J Lecari Picnic in Hoboken Highlights Guests
The Anton J Lecari Association of Hoboken held a picnic at Pohlmanns last night. The event was pleasant and reflected well on the association and its members. Kenny Mist McCarty led the pane match with others in attendance include Bowers and Gilans from Hoboken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton J. Lecari
Weavers Strike at Union Hill Silk Mills
Weavers, led by a union push, refuse to work at Union Hill and West Hoboken silk mills. Non union hands flee from looms as strikers jeer and pressure continues. Police guard the mills as owners resist recognizing the union and maintain non union workers.
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Union Hill
Sweet
Enion Hill
West Hoboken
Schwartzenbach, Huber & So
Sill
Rueg
Boldlock
Hudson Boulevard
Arm Broken While Stealing Ride On Freight Train
William H. Collins thirty two of 144 Huntington Avenue Brooklyn fell from a box car in Jersey Central Railroad yards at Comipsdeen early this morning while stealing a ride on a freight train. His right arm was broken and his skull fractured. He was taken to City Hospital in critical condition. Fern Luncheon article about ferns presents summer display tips for halls parlors piazzas and tables with decorative arrangements and sample centerpieces.
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Willian H. Collins
Huntington Avenue
Brooklyn
Jersey Central Railroad
Comipsdeen
City
Henry Martin Endorsed by German American Club
The German American Club of Hudson City endorsed Henry Martin of Hascock Avenue and Congress Street for alderman. The group said Martin is the regular party’s choice. The meeting also touched on other candidates and rebuked earlier party leaders over a School No. 10 controversy and speech rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wautenim
Hudson City
Henry Martin
Hascock Avenue
Congress Street
Martin
Mirlingenstein
Prigge
Annas Q
Liederkranz Flall
Frederick Krafft
United States
Young sailors pass through city en route to Navy Yard
A large detachment of blue jackets led by an ensign arrived at the Pennsylvania Railroad station this morning. The youths, many from the training ship Essex, boarded a tug at Adams Express pier to reach the Brooklyn Navy Yard. They are destined to become able bodied seamen on Uncle Sam's ships, and included two colored youths.
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Navy
Pennsylvania
Adams Express
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Essex
Uncle Sam
A Dollar's Worth of Bread Boy Arrested in Hoboken
Eleven year old Tomes Holmes of 127 Jefferson Street Hoboken was charged with vagrancy by Recorder Stanton after his aunt Mrs Jennie McDonald testified she gave him a one dollar bill to buy bread and he did not return. He claimed he spent the money with other boys and was found loitering near the ferry entrance. He may be sent to reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Tomes Holmes
Jennie McDonald
Jefferson Street
Hoboken
Recorder Stanton
New York
Prostrated by Heat at Jersey Central Depot
William Reilly, 25, of 221 Manning Avenue, collapsed at the Jersey Central Railroad depot last night. He received an ice bath at City Hospital. condition described as serious but improving after exposure to heat. The report also mentions an aged Angora cat, Turkey-born, and unrelated musings in a fragmented column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Reilly
Mamning Avenue
Jersey Central Railroad
Zoroaster
America
City Drugists Dinner In Jersey City Tonight At Shore House
Members of the Jersey City Drugists Association and their wives dine tonight at the Shore House in Bergen Point. The annual event draws thirty to forty attendees. There will be no speeches and no meters will be fired for any cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Weather Indications for New York July 15 1902
Weather notes from Hartnott's Report indicate thunderstorm potential tonight with south to west winds. The forecast covers the period through Wednesday evening with variable conditions and possible rain, as reported in the July 14 update from Tukey.
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New York
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices from July 1902
Died. Sutcliff on Sunday July 13 James Sutcliff aged 48 years beloved husband of Truelle Sutcliff. Funeral at 168 Avenue on Tuesday July 16 Trinity Cemetery. Also notices for Edward Worst Warren A Jacobson Warren Jacobson Jr. Riker Charles B. Riker Mesereau Rachel editor Peter Mesereau and others with funeral details and residence info.
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Sutcliff
Ae James
Truelle Sutcliff
Damon Collies
A: Avenue
Tptermont Trinity Cemetery
Peter Meserean
Tavita
Michael Pale
Monticello Avenue
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Mish
and Water Board For
Shady Trick
Assessor Loxell
Waren
Pius
Simaitor
Butchers
Crusaders
Himself
Fernann
Garvey
Silberdorff
Rose Social
Grenville Loan O'S
Fey
Hospital Board
Pletely
Nut Politics
Benjamin L. Stowe
Wagan
New City Hospital
City Hospital
Zabriskie Post Excursion
Hudson Realty, CO
Good OF
Anton J. Lercari
Wilsom
Harper's Boar
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