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Newspaper

Jersey City News

Location

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1901

Page

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Insurance Fight Over Policies On Allenhurst Inn

A Chancery hearing centers on the insurance of the Allenhurst Inn after fire damage on July 1. W. Johnson Quinn, owner, had policies endorsed in his name and his wife’s for added coverage. The Coast Land Improvement Company seeks to compel transfer of policies, while Quinn and his counsel argue the Coast Land policies were payables misrouted. Insurance men watch closely as the case unfolds in Morristown and Asbury Park.

Chancery Chambers Allenhurst Tre W. Johnson Quinn Empire Hotel New York City Quinn Coast Land Improvement Company E. P. Benjamin Faircase Provident Savings Life Assurance Society Coast Land Company Provident Savings Sotiery Bir. Quinn Alts. Quinn Provident Savings Society Asbury Park J. T. Appieby Benjamin Morristown Provident Society Coast Land Society

Jim McCann Alive in Fact Not Defeated in Prize Fight Mystery

Prosecutor's Detective McCormack concluded the alleged mental prize fight in Secaucus was a New York yellow journal stunt. Jim McCann, named as a principal, was seen at his Passaic home and declared he was fine. He vowed to seek redress against the writer if met. Hudson County officials doubted the sensational tale from an unreliable source.

McCormick Secaucus Iast New York Yellow Journal Pascale County McCormack Jim Mic~ Cann Ufe McCann Passaic Grant Paterson Eco Hudson Hudsom

Dickinsons New Flag to Be Presented by Ladies of Sun

The House Committee of the Samuel D. Dickinson Association meets this evening at the clubhouse Jersey Avenue and Sixth Street to arrange the reception of the flag presented by the ladies of the sun. Committees will be appointed and a set of prominent Republicans will attend the presentation by a leading Republican of this state.

House Samuel D. Dickinson Association Jersey Anvenue Sixth Street Ladies of the Sun

St Bridget's Tyceum Plans Meeting for Father Keyes

A meeting of St Bridget's Tyceum will be held this evening at the clubhouse Montgomery and Brunswicketree to set a date for the recogn tion of Rev William A eyes the first pasiacant curate who recently returned from Tre land where he had been on a pleasure trip. Itty, Mev, Rather Sceves presides.

St. Bridget's Tyceum Montgomery Brunswicketree William Aeyes Treland Itty Sceves Lyceum

Boy Run Over in Newark Avenue Incident

Ten year old John S Martin of No M Wayne Street was knocked down and run over by a horse and cart on Third and Newark avenues. Barber is named as the driver. The accident occurred yesterday and the boy sustained injuries but details of his condition are not provided.

John S Martin Telve Xo. M Wayne Street Newark Avenue A Hors Eward U Barber

Water contract signed by Mayor in city action

Mayor Hans signed the Modified water contract this morning. Counsel Howard Griffiths, Clerk Michael J. Kelaber, and Finance Board officials carried and compared typewritten copies at City Hall for Street, Water, Finance Boards and the Comptroller. The mayor affixed his signature at exactly 2:40 using the original pen.

Hans Howard Griffiths Wallie Edwards and Burmsted Michael J. Kelaber Finance Fran Finance Board Street and Water Board Comptroller

State Tax Laws Tower over Chaotic System

Secretary Thomas R. Usher of the State Board of Taxation has begun compiling the state's taxation laws for a commission to review codify and condense them for legislative reporting. He gathered all tax laws from the current revision onto sheets to classify them by subject focusing on assessment and collections while noting many laws have been repealed or voided by courts.

Thomas R. Usher State Board of Taxation Usher Lowking State Board

Water main repair progress at Hackensack River

Chief Engineer Van Keuren said the broken water main under the Hackensack River is practically complete. He expects water to be turned on tomorrow after blowing out salt water and completing testing.

van Keuren Hackensack

Man Dies From Heat While Working On Boonton Dock

Eaward Haynes a 30 year old worker at Boonton was overcome by heat yesterday afternoon while repaving the dock at Thirteenth street foot. He was taken home in an implied condition of distress and died shortly after.

Eaward Haynes Boonton Thirteenth Street

Where Are the Hillers Constable Seeks Them for Fraud

Constable George Stanton armed with a capine issued by Supreme Court Commissioner Joseph and party searches for Samuel and John Hiller who ran a Union Hill grocery at 1% Bergentine avenue. They allegedly fraudulently left a payment claim of $691.47 for goods delivered July 9 last. Meyerhott and Holstein filed affidavits for the capias and say the Hiller men left town after office demands.

Stanton George Stanton Supreme Court Joseph & Party Soaine Samuel John Hiller Bergentine Avenue Union Hil Frederick Kolb Martin H. Meyerhott William Holstels Willers Meyerhet Holstein Wve Diefenbach

FIRST WARDERS' PICNIC TICKET SALES EXPECTED JOIN GREENVILLE PARK

The First Ward Democratic Club plans a picnic at Greenville Schuetzen Park tomorrow evening after a meeting at the Washington and Sussex clubhouse. More than 2,000 tickets have been sold with returns filed, and a large attendance is anticipated. The John J. Hrwin Association will meet at 41 Gregory Street to coordinate, with plans for next month’s annual event in College Point.

First Ward Democratic Club Greenville Schuetzen Park Washington and Sussex Streets John J. Hrwin Association Helt Quarters Gregory Street College Point I. 1

Yellow mongrel terror in Mercer to York ends in drowning

A small yellow mongrel bit four children and several dogs as it ran from Monmouth to York streets in Mercer Hill and Grand streets. Police shot the dog after it bit Dora Broderick and was knocked overboard at Morgan Street pier. all injured children were treated at City Hospital with no severe outcomes.

Hudson River Dundon Mercer Street Monmouth Street Varick Street Edward Eolert Grand Street Henderson Street Newark Avenue Robert Kennedy York Street York Washington Lisio Doagy Polleymen Chinnery Nhea Wes Washington Street Montgomery Street Greene Street Morgan Street Greene and Mornn Streets Dora Broderick

Runaway Horse Stopped After Crossing Junction Streets

A serious runaway horse near noon at the Junction endangered bystanders. Patrolman Tewls and Patrolman Lewis restrained the animal, which belonged to Dr. John J. Broderick of Packle Avenue. The carriage was damaged, nine lower jaw teeth broke, and Dr. Broderick’s brother Charles narrowly avoided harm.

Tewls Communipaw Avenue John J. Broderick Packle Avenue Lewis Willam Carlock Harmon Street Randolph Venue Gorneld Avenue Gurreta Avenue Grand Street Charles Frederick Tewis Kaiser Tews Peatusky Lewie Hrodertek Ennock Iva

Picnic committee to report at St Peters meet

The young men of St Peter's will gather this evening at their clubhouse on York and Von Vorat streets. The committee in charge of the recent Greenville picnic at Senuctzen Park will present its report.

St. Peter's

Fifth Ward Picnic And Election At Evening Meeting

Fragmentary notice describes Fifth Ward Democratic event this evening with plans to appoint a committee for an area project. Text is incomplete but indicates local party activity and a gathering at an unspecified venue.

Vacation in Jail Victim Voos Details Munster Ordeal

Alwill B Voos a Montgomery Street musician recounts a harsh Munster experience. He claims unlawful arrest, three weeks in jail, rough treatment by a keeper, and police indifference. He seeks return of pawn tickets and medical costs, unpaid by German officials, while reporting to the American Consul and State Department.

Alwill B. Voos Montgomery Street Munster United States Governing Institute Toe Vaos Jal Woos Wile Europe State Department Washington Uven Walter Mr. Voos Dove Lawes Vons Jarmy Voos Goms Ture Vous Ainiks Voor Tarn War Department

Jersey farmers luck may bring big harvests this year

Franklin Dye states New Jersey crops show a favorable outlook as prices rise. Western drought limits supply, boosting Eastern corn and wheat profits for New Jersey growers. Potentates expect strong tomato yields and good contract prices, signaling potential major income gains despite broader western crop losses.

Franklin Dye State Board of Agriculture New Jersey

Portsmouth Homeless Vessel Faces Hoboken Clash

The Portsmouth, a roving wooden frigate used as a training ship, awaits a decision by Governor Voorhees or Hoboken Mayor Pagan. Officials argue over berthing at Hudson Park as the Naval Reserves and steamship interests clash with Hoboken authorities, with Captain Whittemore cited as a key opponent.

Dordt Jersey Portsmouth Voorhees Pagan Hoboken Fagan Whittemore Hea Girt Tey Hudson Park Caee Apsiston Naval Reserves of New Jersey Lloyd Steamship Company Moboken Bolland-American Steamship Company Steamship Company

Fraud Warning Involves Albert H Dorr Swindling Victims

The Organized Aid Association warns the public against Albert H Dorr who uses two stories to con victims out of small sums. Ministers and benevolent people are repeatedly targeted as he travels with a tale of a poor mother or a mortgage on household goods. He has reportedly obtained about 200 in six weeks from various victims including Rev John J Scudder GG Vogel Parmley M Church and J Madison Hare. Police urged to arrest him on sight.

Organized Aid Association Albert H.sDorr ROT Wva Uel John A. Scudder Dorr Albert I Frances Dorr Meirson Angele Weil Wied

Nuisance in the Twelfth Ward Sparks Health Board Appeal

A letter to Mayor Edward Hops from the Twelfth Ward Improvement Association complains of a nuisance near the County Road. The dead dogs and rotten vegetation emit "awful smells" driving residents from homes and shutting windows during heat. The petition to the Health Board and Dr McGill seeks action to cover refuse and curb the nuisance, while officials defend limited funds and duties, calling the issue an exaggeration and a "tempest in a teapot."

Ops Twelfth Ward Improvement Association Board of Health Edward Hops Jersey City N. J Ear of Heald McGil Steed Frederick Bugasch McGill Avery Menute Health Board

Union's Feud Over County Elections Fight

Elizabeth July 30 union county Republicans clash over Carr appointment to the county board of elections. Kean and Voorhees Fowler wings feud as governor Voorhees halts Swift nomination. Lindabury seeks legal challenge to test governor's appointment under 150% reform, with court battle likely.

Jersey City Elizabeth Union County County Board of Elections Carr Te Voorhees-Fowler Hamilton FL Kean United States Garrit Wellsved Taruy Kean Voorhses- Fowler Walon Hamillton TM Hoan Richard Lindabury roenedIn Wulon County Republican Executive Committee Addicom Swift Swift Comer John D. Barr Oty Central Ilzabevh Voorhiees-PoWlar Palmer Charlock Leontine Merper Blectona Tnton Hamilton Fy Kéin Carn Artle Lindatwry Cart Murphy

Schumann for Assembly in Twelfth Ward Nomination Meeting

The Twelfth Ward Democratic Club held a lively meeting at Central Avenue headquarters and announced Exe cutive Committee support for Carl A. G. Schumann as a candidate for no nomination to the assembly. The event drew about a dozen members, with harmony reported. The Executive Committees of the Kevinth and Twelfth wards plan a meeting at Pere Hall Thursday night to formalize the candidacy. Schumann, a 38 year old lawyer with offices at No 4 Montgomery Street near Central Avenue, is a real estate broker born in the Vidente City section and has long resided there.

Twelfth Ward Democratic Chals Central Avenue Plateure Carl A. G. Strumann Ote Hmviersd Kievinth Twelfth Wards Ofucne Montgomery Street People's Safety Tre Company Ynars Ld Sevamenn Han

Storm Rips Elizabeth Area In Severe Electrical Storm

A fierce storm struck yesterday causing heavy rain and lightning damage across Elizabethport and nearby areas. Churches, drug stores, houses, and a convent were hit by bolts. a church steeple was destroyed, two horses were killed by a wire shock, and several residents were injured or shocked during the outage. Firemen were knocked senseless, and telegraph and telephone services failed as operators were driven from their lines.

Bilkzabeth Fie Qertin Louie Po Iyrning Oliver & Drake Elizabethport South Eigabeth Hethning Cranford Carteret Hlzabeth Rankles Waite LMS East Jersey Street Hort Texs Frank A. Silvers Caldwell Place Terence Filey Helme Elizavet Fitrir Street Heldritter Jacob Boecht Aurelit

Motors Burned Out In Bayonne Car Crash

A Bayonne car was struck near Twenty second Street yesterday afternoon, causing a fire that burned out the vehicle. A crowd gathered for a short time as the scene settled, with onlookers startled by the sparks and smoke before responders secured the area.

Bayonne Ehouk Pameiere

St Michael's Outing Draws Large Crowd For Fourth Annual Excursion

Parishioners and local residents joined the fourth annual St Michael's Church excursion to River View Grove via the steamer Cresbal Biream. Large crowds in holiday attire gathered along Payowia Avenue and adjacent streets, with music and refreshments aboard the barges. Charlus Spear and Busi Hund assisted the capacity crowd, while organizers reported lively dancing and entertainment during the trip.

Payuals Rock Cate Teawie Caerio

Local unions unite under new council in Hudson county

District Council of Flume bers meets at Council Hall in Jersey City to organize No. 4 local and connect with the United Building Trades Council. Delegates from locals discuss unity, rules, and benefits. settlement reached in Hoboken shop dispute. plans for 60 craft members on the job and discipline in the trade group outlined.

Af Flume Bers Corncil Hall Hobeen iV Hue Jersey United Bullaiag ‘Trades Council Hudson County Diaister United Association Fuffali Pridwe Tlobokest East Pluimbur Graham Hobokes Waria Hime Shadyside Cameine Wilner Westlake Trades Council All Trades Council Allens

Weather hints and obituaries in a torn July issue

Fragmented notices report showers and thunder tonight with a cool day tomorrow in Northwest New York. An obituary fragment mentions deaths on Monday and invites relatives to attend a funeral at No 8 Central Avenue, with garbled names and dates from July.

NW York Elehit Hartnett Crocs Central Aranue Jofee Ty Inlets Sharkey Subdar Michwatsaz Trienihy Joseph

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