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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
1
Union mill workers are retained for grand jury action after riots amid labor tensions. Proceedings center on accusations of unlawful assembly and disturbances at the silk mill, with authorities seeking formal charges and potential indictments.
Mayor Groth and deputies monitor rising tensions after arrests for rioting at Simon and Woos. Authorities in Hoboken and Paterson areas brace for possible violence while trial prep proceeds. Prosecution and defense officials clash over motives, with police reporting incitement and attempts to fuel further disorder. The city sees widespread unease as lockdowns and school absences rise and officers prepare for possible new disturbances.
Paterson crowd of about 1000 silk weavers attacked R and JH Simon mill after the firm refused to close for sympathy with Paterson strikers. Firemen used water streams to repel the mob, eleven rioters arrested, police and dozen injuries reported. crowd swelled to 5000 at times, but mill closed for the day.
Plans for Bergen and Lafayette First Company reveal a three story Vermont granite bank building at Monticello avenue and Brink erhoft street. The one story base will house vaults engine room and private offices for George C. Smith and directors with marble interior and tiled floors. Architect Clinton and Russell supervise a modern facility to accommodate about 400 depositors and a doubling work force led by Yoseph Harrison as the bank grows from an initial capital of $150,000 and temporary quarters at 96 Monticello Avenue.
Early reports place a man on Hudson avenue with a shoulder injury. Night patrols increased with twenty specials and the night squad guarding streets near the mill. Seven swords lay in front of the mill yesterday but were removed to avoid arming workers. Rumors claimed weavers would bring strikers from Paterson and blow up the mill with dynamite, though details remain unconfirmed.
Jersey City Sik Mills report calm as police guard Summit Avenue and Bleecker Street mill amid rumors of a marching mob from Paterson Union Hill and West Hoboken. Only Stein & Sons remains open with about two hundred workers. management says they would rather close than force layoffs while workers want to work. Police keep reserves stationed and ready. no signs of trouble up to 1 PM. Striking workers stay at home or in North Hudson centers.
Chief Murphy said the police are prepared to cope with any outbreak in the northern part of the city. He noted no signs of trouble but stressed full readiness, with six additional reserves to support the Sixth Precinct and Captain Wrolubben in charge of protection for Vie and No i ise.
Police deny any planned riots in Jersey City and warn against spreading reflections on the city's orderly reputation. Officials emphasize lawfulness and public safety, distancing themselves from sensational or unsafe speculation.
Early today Chief Donovan learned a large delegation of anarchists from Paterson and Union Hill planned to pressure the silk ribbon mill. Captain Hayes led a guard platoon to the site to keep order. workers reportedly numbered about 200, with no anarchists among them observed by the manager. The manager noted some workers wished to arm themselves for entry, but he refused.
Last night Pem ple No. 82 of the Temple of Honor Tem perance held a benefit entertainment in Drothera. The program opened with a sketch The Haunted Hotel featuring Wm. Becker H. Borsey and A. B. Davies. Miss Jennie Varity played piano, Miss Becker sung, and Fr. Hachadoorian assisted. William Klapp sang a vocal solo, H. G. Hidadorian performed oriental piano pieces, William A. Decker impressed as a harmonist and elocutionist, and William J. Becker delivered an engaging monologue. Martin Murphy and the Bedkanan Musical Club from New York offered solos, Rathburn and Leonard presented a musical comedy, and The Drummer Boy of Shilo was staged with Dias providing drum displays.
Agitation in The News prompts authorities to pledge strict safeguards as Lafayette residents vow to fight the planned 1000 barrel oil tank near homes. Fire Chief Conway and Commissioner Frank Angel defend oversight but acknowledge possible danger, while local critics warn of explosions and fires.
Mr Dennis McLaughlin went to his Milford Pennsylvania country home for the month end. He told The News he is not active in politics though loyal to the Democratic party. He declined to explain the surge in new association memberships and praised Sheriff candidate Jol Zeller, while criticizing other unnamed figures.
A fragmented OCR item shows Hubson County Gas Co with addresses in Jersey City and Hoboken areas including Montgomery J and Tal Montgomery J listed along Central Ave and Arlington Avenue, noting district references and street lines unclear. The text appears as a damaged notice or directory snippet without a clear event or action.
A large turnout and friends joined the Lafayette Battery at Apubras tore Greenville Sehuvtwm for the sixth annual picnic. Protuysor Holden’s string quartet provided music. John Thodext won first prize in bowling. John Kaiser favored to be next sheriff amid civic leaders including Fire Commissioner Frank Angie and Ex-Freeholder Joseph Zumbumets. The battery owns the city’s largest flag, spanning 25 by 200 feet.
The Newman Mission at Jatinston Avenue near Grand Street lists services for the week with Sunday 7:45 P.M. led by McAlr, assisted by Earnest Workers, Tuesday led by Mrs. J Brown and helpers, Friday by Mrs. Parsest. New York report dated June 20, 1902 mentions clothing costs and a series of unrelated items including weather notes and odd snippets about Hartnett’s Record and oxen in renewal context.
Former U S president Grover Cleveland arrived in New York by ferry this morning en route to Prince ton Maine. He appeared well and waved to onlookers as a dress case accompanied him. David B Hill attended, praising the reception and urging unity for the club opening. A large crowd gathered as friends and supporters greeted him amid celebratory remarks.
Court calendar entries list June dates and case numbers such as 87 percent no. 25 and 272. Daly is referenced along with tune up terms for circuit court proceedings scheduled for June. The fragment signals scheduling details without complete context.
Public notice announces the expiry of July 1 1902 and the availability of blanks for distribution. It states that blanks will be issued only upon payment and under order of the authorities. The text is a damaged OCR fragment with unclear names and specifics.
A legal notice states that three voting stockholders and holders of at least one third of the company's stock convene a stockholders meeting. The notice specifies the meeting date and location as part of the call required to proceed with corporate actions.
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