Democratic tangle fuels controversy in Jersey City papers
A chaotic 1881 Jersey City column denounces Democratic tactics and a alleged political press agitation. It cites Senator Smith denial of sugar-check bribery claims, attacks the World newspaper, and questions the Davis administration while criticizing legal counsel politics and police depictions. A separate note condemns sensational jewelry store theft reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suhh
Benater
James Smith
Winnisr Tipan
Smith
al Peproach
Sealth
Worth American Review June introduces diverse essays
The June issue of the Worth American Review features Reed on Kagianti’s food supply, Dr Charles W. on freasurer-trove, Se account of te hecene a covery 18 lost poems, Jol Mullall on United States strategy, Russell on Our Trade with Canada, Bryce on The Trust and the Works, Goldwin Smith on Disintegratorial Party, and Henry Forum discussing the Tariff. It previews articles for the Forum’s June volume including the Trans-Missouri Decision and Traffic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Americas
Worth American Review
Reed
House Dors
H. Beton- Karr
Kagianti
Charles W
Serury
Rodolfo
United States
Jol G. Mullall
Indiana
Massachussetts
Oregon
John W. Russell
Gngman
Lford Bryce
Goldwin Smith
Senate
Henry
Jane
Pound
Trans-Missouri
George F. Stancherd
Comos
Traffic Association
Oo Rice
Ald
Cabet Hilscaver Nort
Elle
Balversiey
Paul Bo ' i
Carnival of Nations Aids Free Bath Fund
Preparations begin for a four day Carnival of Nations hosted by Professor Du Roly of New York starting next Saturday. Aimed at the free bath fund, events include a Saturday assembly in the People's Palace with extensive costumes and exhibitions. Multiple entertainments are planned through midweek, with the Hen street parade opening later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Roly
New York
Danent
Free Bath Fund
People’s Palace
Lafayette Battery Adopts Biweekly Meetings Change
The Lafayette Battery held a meeting last night approving bylaws to provide two gatherings monthly on the first and third Tuesdays. The Mintertainment Committee was increased from three to seven, with new members appointed by President Frank Angel. Some members favored removal of a section, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Battery
Frank Angelheat
Sroerbere
Bu Batney
Greenwood Club Meeting Garners Few New Members
The Greenwood Club gathered in their rooms at the corner of Grova shed Seventh streets for an evening meeting. Attendance was strong but limited business occurred. Five new members were elected and two additional appointments discussed for the summer season.
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Greenwood Club
Inet
Grova Shed
Seventh Streets
Eins
Eae
Ana
Jtee Suniteatiens
Tp Dibnatis
Poe
The Church Militant Meets in St John's Chapel Summit Ave
General Hadley and Church Army representatives held a temperance meeting at St John’s Chapel Summit Avenue. Attendance drew from many denominations while notable absences included Miss Sarah Wray. Speakers stressed abstinence and fund raising, with officers detailing support structures and compulsory hall guarantees before organizing campaigns.
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Hailey
United States
Wily
St. John's Church
Summit Avenue
Sarah Wray
Miss Wray
Heste
England
Lecis
Estey
Mma
Hadley
West
Hilton
Washington
New York
Jerry
Meaney
Water Street
Church
Pene
Ne Choren
Amy
Major Way
B.A. Ranson, Jr
Briely
Hadiey
General Hadley
Neral Hadley
Stoddard
Strawberry festival at All Saints parish in La Fayetta Hall
A strawberry festival hosted by All Saints parish in La Fayetta Hall featured strawberries and ice cream, with dancing until eleven. Father Meehan ordered the evening closed early, promising a continuation tonight with a raffle prize. Committee in charge included Misses Listle Gorman, Mary Kelly, Annie Blackburn, May Kelly, Kate Doherty, Annie Gibson, Dugan, and Maggie Gray, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayetta Hall
Aman Breson
Air
May
M. Kelly
Cuslek
Ken McNaily
Thomas Wees
Mfr
J. Coyanaues
Banbue Lowery
Mice Aula
Ica
A Falta Kelly
Cosek
Miss Monie If Deod
Ae Pace
Americus Club Meets and Elections At Meeting
The Americus Club conducted its morning session electing one new member and receiving two membership applications. The Outing Committee chaired by Charles Redil and including Henry Leather, Join Rotherham, Sint, hides, and other members discussed upcoming plans and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Club
Charles Redil
Henry Leather
Rotherham
Sint
Hides
Hensy Runee
Jona Jane Hranitta
Joseph Webb
New Jersey Libraries Pioneered Free Public Libraries
In a True American piece John Bodine Thompson recounts early New Jersey library history from 174 to the 1880s. He details funding moves by James Alexander and William Livingston, incorporation acts, the rise and decline of local library societies, and Paterson leading a free public library under municipal authority with a tax and a board of trustees. The article notes the 1883 movement, Praile’s role, and the New Jersey Library Association formed in Trenton to promote public education and library access.
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John Bodine Thompson
New Jersey Literary Association
James Alexander
East Jersey
William Livingston
New Jersey
William Pratl
Paterson
University of Heidelberg
Go Js
Praile
Pla
Lauery
New Jersey Library Association
Trenton
Hoboken Benefit Play Draws Small Crowd for Fire Sufferers
A Lyric Theatre performance by the Agethol Dramatic Association in Hoboken raised funds for the Washington wheel fire sufferers. The four act comedy A Midnight Bell by Charles Hoyt was staged with notable local players and extra features, but attendance was light though donations were promising.
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Hoboken
Fire
Lyric Theatre
Agethol Dramatic Association
Washington Wheel Fire Surfarers
Ireland
Charles H. Hoyt
New England
Yankee Land
Con. F. Fitz-Simon
Yoho J. Cuddihy
Thomas Cavanagh
Richard Buckley
Bare Murphy
Raymond O'Brien
Charles F. Dougherty
Martin Z. Whalen
Joel McQueen
Miay Annie Danbery
Katie Hicks
Kittle Reilly
Leonie Bohler
Hate Hitchen
Jennie Blake
Madge Carleton
K. Hitchen
Annie Danberg
Nora
Fairford
Misa Katie Hicks
Agnes O'Hara
Liinesi Pate
Conn Firs
Brevang
Renae Joennier
Muza
Robert Fear
Water Board Deadlock on New Supply Faces Action
The Street and Water Board adjourned to reconvene to align payroll and finance decisions. Mayor Hoos pushed to move on water issues, seeking an independent, pure supply and possible watershed inspection before choosing an engineer to replace Vermelte. Bids for Henry Street and Seventeenth Street improvements were opened as officials weigh veterans’ reinstatement per McDermott’s ruling.
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Hoos
Wno
Broom
Street and Water Board
Paswale
Hos
4 Joes
C. ©. Vermelte
Vermenle
Allan L. McDermott
Dull Trenton State House Sees Few Visitors
At the New Jersey State House Governor Griggs stayed in his office amid thin public attention on June 2. Law disruptions and routine meetings marked the day as the Asylum Board appointment faced Democratic rebuff, and state taxation and assessment boards conducted only ordinary business.
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Trenton
Jersey City News
State House
Supreme Court
Griggs
Joseph Rice
Rice
Eliad
Hice
State Board of Assessors
State Board of Taxation
Board of Taxation
Jersey City
Tome Iver Ui
Lavalette
Waxter
Bilzabeth Allen
Messrscott
Crouse
Baxter
Morse
Marine John L. Hendricks
Englewood
Bf Anderson
Clete
BS Secretary of State
Supreme Court term opens with many notable lawyers listed
The New Jersey Supreme Court opened its June term with sixty seven cases on the docket. Chief Justice Magie presided, with a large array of prominent state lawyers present. Various justices sat in different panels, and numerous applicants were slated for attorney examinations under the counsellors act, including names from Camden and nearby areas.
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Wowmap
Epeniai
Jersey
Cley Siena
Trenton
New Jersey Supreme Court
Magie
Depue, van Eyckel
Gummere
Plein
Dixon, Ludlow
Colitay
Garrison and Lippincott
Pitty
Lake
At Heys
Camden
Miller
Frederick A. Rex
Bayonne Pole Dispute Reaches Supreme Court
June 1 7 The Branch Supreme Court will hear arguments next Monday in certiorari proceedings filed by Anna Lord and others to stop East Jersey Telephone and Telegraph from erecting poles in Bayonne The Bayonne Common Council refused the company franchise later a judge allowed poles under an act authorizing such work amid questions of constitutionality and service legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Tren Don
Supreme Court
Anna Lord
East Jersey Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bayonne
Common Council of
Franchine
Dudge Lippiicott
Spauevtio
Baresepee Ge Gatmalivea
Anxious 10 Bave Jersey City Chauneas
Clark of New Haven, a crank, gathered people on Grove Street yesterday afternoon. He preached religious meetings and claimed the city’s populace supported his Port Ned plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Chauneas
Clark
New Haven
Regia
Trate Crank
Grove
Relgions
Ken
Sursey City
Abe Port
Examination for New Jersey residents for state college scholarships
Candidates must be New Jersey residents and enter a competitive exam at the Court House on Saturday June 3. Subjects include arithmetic algebra geometry and language, with essays from classic works. Winners receive a four year tuition scholarship in engineering, chemistry, electricity, or biology.
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New Jersey
Beptursher
Acholar Anipy
Camisdates
Mera
Ning A
Bowner
London
Ivane Felne
Bilas Marner
Venice
Burke
Wypeech
America
Armion
Macauler
Howell
Earinel
John
Johnston
The
United Tes
Wells
Cooley
Peck
Gand
Thorousit
Remsen
Steele
State ‘Superintendent of Public Instruction
Coyle Association Plans Summer Outing Near Hoboken
The Michael J. Coyle Association of Hoboken held a regular meeting instructing the Executive Committee to set a date and choose an inland resort for the annual summer outing. A social session followed the meeting.
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Coyles
Michael J. Coyle Association
Hoboken
Educational Stenography and Therapy Writing Program
Educational program offering stenography and therapy writing instruction with low weekly tuition. Advertises expert assistants and diplomas, claiming success guaranteed. Location listed as 18 Montgomery, Bissett, with offices described in the city and New York. Robert Wightfoot is named as a supervisor of chancery courts.
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Enon ‘Dar
Fiona
Thin City
New York
Stadustes
Thin Office
Olasea
Robert Wghtfoot
Suancy- Tupher
The
Courts of Chancery
Montgomery, Bisset, Te
Hotel Meschutt's Hotel Opens Night Dining Upstairs
A crumbled ad fragment shows Hotel Meschutt's listing in Jersey City near Montgomery Street, promoting open day and night service with a ladies’ dining room upstairs. Details are partial but indicate a lodging and dining venue with upstairs facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinineg Rooms
Montgomery Surset
Jersey City
Jersey City Tax Sale Notice Transcribed for Guardianship Case
Public sale by Jersey City Mayor and Aldermen, involving Frederick F Harral and others, for sixty one dollars and eighty three cents. Land on Wright Avenue, block 27 lot 18 two parcels, under Hudson County Court order, with references to New Jersey tax arrears acts and the Commission of Adjustments. Guardian notices issued to Hamilton Wallis and other heirs.
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Hamilton Wallis
Frederick ‘F
Jersey
Huson
State of New Jersey
Wright Avenue
I Teport
Commissiors OF Adjustment
Clieate
Fudan
Jerey City
New Jereey
Stemgutne
Eame
Jersey City
Raley
Sey City
Odonnalu
New Jersey
Guaratee & Trust Co
Haminton Wallis
Frederick F. Harral
Wiliam Wright Harts
Hetes
Mulliken
Edward Wright Hares
Henry HB. Harrat
Geone ‘Harrat
Henry Hi. Harrat
Clarise Maris le Gurs
Yidow
Ani
Iegah
Esate Gkuate
Sarsey City
Hadean
Ein
Ereey
O'Donnell
Gusrentes
Trust
Preserick
Willam
H. Marsal
Clarics Marte
Jerey
Jerauy
Dorsey
Wright
Guy Andesert
Guy
Cirewit Court
County of Hudson
Teport
Gap
Jarenty
Seid
Paobad
Macon
Levy- Vax
Isuaca
Jeraey City
Dole
Aldinatte
Yam Bey
Jersey City Land Sale Notices and Court Orders
Notices to unknown owners and interested parties regarding lands in Jersey City New Jersey sold under Chapter laws for adjusted taxes and pending redemption. Details include tract bounds Ravine Road Havine Road Booraem Avenue block numbers and dates for redemption before November 1 187? with references to Circuit Court of Hudson County and mayor and aldermen actions.
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Amd
Jersey
Pereesak
New York Avenue
New Jersey
Tia Tave
Havine Road
Jersey’ City
ISM
Mor. A. D. WM
Circuit Court
Court House
Wythe
Ted Mine
Jersey City
Edward Aoe Gale
wAdermen
Jersey Ci
Booraam Avenue
Hudesna County
Hadeon Couuty
New Jerey
Jurasm Avenue
Booraem Avenue
Raving Road
Oni
Said
Tighe
Angles
Racine
L. D. Fowler
Hadloen
Jor
Edward Hoos
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NEW Jersey Title Guarantee & Trust CO
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