Favors Hospital Funding Amid City Improvements Debate
City officials including Commissioner Henry Lembeck urged funding for a proposed new hospital amid broader calls for upgrades to the Sixth district. Lembeck said even with existing taxes, substantial new revenues are needed for a hospital, a high school, and a police station, while salaries and law changes strain finances. He favored improvements but warned funds are not readily available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lembeck
Trenton
Died in Search for Wife Sparks Murder Plot Tale
Gotlebh Stein and William Mickey of Hoboken, amateur musicians in the Schewig Holiepeir group, plotted to kill Stein's wife after a confrontation with his bachelor friend. Stein vowed vengeance, pursued the couple to New York, and died of pneumonia while seeking them. Funeral arrangements announced by Coroner Hettmann in Hoboken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotlebh Stein
William Mickey
Moboken
Beloneet
Stein
Mickey
Hearst
Stra
Livin
Ehlm
Sten
New York
Hoboken
Hettmann
Jackson Street
Winth Ward Republicans Back Mills Reappointment
The Republican Association of the Ninth Ward urged Fire Commissioner Thomas D. Mills to be reappointed. A meeting discussed electing a new committeeman after John Pringle’s resignation. John Graham and Isaac Romaine competed. the machine candidate won by fifteen votes. The State Committee notice set a Trenton meeting to decide convention dates and delegate selection for the National convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Republican Association
Thomas D. Bills
Hoon
John, Pringle
John Grahim
Isaac Romaine
Kommers Vacation Trip Amid Illness In Asheville
Reverend Thomas J. Kommers pastor of the Lafarette Reform Church was granted a church vacation to Asheville Tennessee due to illness. He has suffered lung trouble and grip over weeks while largely traveling for health and wealth, alone on his journey through several resorts and the Adirondack Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Koravers
Lafarette
Asheville
Tenn
Kommers
Adirosileck
Pastor believed gravely ill after cold at Flobulun church
The Rev. J McBroy, pastor of Sir Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Flobulun, lies dangerously ill at Refectory on Monrie Street with pneumonia after a fortnight of a cold. Friends report rapid decline and concern grows as condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McBroy
Sir Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
Flobulun
Refectory
Youngs Terrapin Dinner for Carteret Club Members
President B F C Young of the Carterest Club will elect talts for members and those friends this evening with a supper. The house committee will assume charge at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F.C. Young
Carterest Club
Eplertals
House Committee
Court Calendars March 5 Entry Misread To Remedy Item
Court calendar entry outlines a March 5 circuit court case with unclear text describing a remedy or treatment. Named parties and precise actions are obscured by garbled OCR. The fragment hints at a procedural hearing or scheduling without explicit outcomes or full names.
Grip of the Dread Disease Strikes City Ministers
Reports show widespread illness among church leaders and families. Rev J Francis Morgan of Park Reform Church reports over twenty congregants affected, with several prominent members including Elder William Williams and Deacon Benjamin Mitchell also down with the disease. Other pastors named as confined to bed include Rev J Madison Hare and Rev J A Owen, indicating a broad impact across multiple congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Williams
No. 2A
Pagonia Avenue
Bictur
John P. van Kinck
Robert Aylaworth
Financial Good Things Gang of Pipe Thieves
A gang of lead pipe thieves targets vacant houses in Hudson County during daytime. A real estate trust company plans a stock sale under manager Frank Stevens, while detectives pursue clues about a jewelry and mortgage bond theft tied to the same group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate Trusts Company
Ap Real
Board of Trade
Frank Stevens
First National Bank
Mortenge Onda
W. J
Gokrenter
What Appears Trust Co
United Mleotile Company
Zheren
Sidon
Hudson County
Monk Shores
Hudson County Gas Company
Palicy
Xiares
Lana Carrice
Gonmerakl Trust Company
Waldo Avenue
Satapa Wrusix
Ceadiner
Weh
Potleo Hendavsrlurs
Ladies Aid No 2 Disbands Amid Hospital Fund Split
At a February 4 special meeting Ladies Aid Society No 2 resolved to dissolve and turn its funds to the Hospital Association. Long running conflict with Ladies Aid No 1 and No 5 ended, with No 2 resigning under pressure. The hospital fund nears $6,000 as plans for a concert at Poulman’s Hall on March 2 are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muspltl and Dispensary Fund Association
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society No
Hospital Association
Ladies' Ald Society No
Ladies’ Ald Society No
Stoe
Tables’ Aid No. 2
Stoesel
TJ WY
Ladies’ Aid No
Society No. 1
Conrer
Poulman's Hall
Joseph Bernstein
Frey
Citt
William Blumtein
Joseph Alberl
Bumtein
Willam Lange
Greenville Behueteen Park
Boy Attacked on Grand Street by Cadaverous Thug
Seventeen year old William Muller of No 06 Halladay street faced an armed assault on Grand street near Grove around ten o'clock Thursday night. A powerful cadaverous man pursued Muller after he left Grove and Flint streets store, threatening robbery though Muller had no money. The assailant fled and Muller escaped by leaping onto a passing Bayonne car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Muller
Halladay Street
Grand Street
Grove Street
Bayonne
Muller
Grove and
Flint Streets
Afullée
Crude Will May Shape Probate Case in Orphan Court
Lawyer Marahell Van Winkle for Anton Schacferstein seeks formal probate of Elimabelly Bohaverstein's will in Orphan Court. The document dated two hours before death appears crude and unclear about survivor beneficiaries, with contention over revocation if either party dies first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schachferstein
Marahell van Winkle
Anton Schacferstein
Weet Pinyurst
Iget
Mayenne
Bidle
Schaefer Narrow Escape as Lamp Explodes at Home
John Schaefer, seven, had a narrow escape from death when a lamp exploded in the old apartments at No 5 Cottage Row. The blast felled two feet away and left him unable to help himself until fellow tenants and firemen arrived to rescue him amid smoke and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schaefer
Cottage Row
Ion
Pelestmals
Tabernacle Crisis Grips First Congregational Church
The Board of Trustees of the First Congregational Society met without action on a downtown branch lease plan for one year. Tabernacle members demand leeway and warn they may withdraw support if conditions are not eased. Coal finally supplied, but debt and unsettled leadership risk the Tabernacle’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Society
Board of Trustees
Tabernacle
Board of ‘Trustees
God
Samuel Vance
Frank H. Hall
Thomas Whittaler
Hhim
Democratic primaries set dates for city and county actions
The Democratic County Committee endorsed Senator Allan L. McDermott's bill to elect a nine member Board of Freeholders. The City Committee then backed H. Spengeman for Tax Commissioner. March 20 set for the primary, March 2 for the city convention, and petitions due March 15 to Mr. P. H. Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
Allan L. McDermott
Board of Freeholders
Robert Davis
H. Spengeman
Spengeman
P. H. Murphy
ForgerY challenge in Jersey City Orphans Court case
David N. Carrabby testified on a disputed executor account for Hannah Street as William H. Street Jr and Thomas H. Street’s estates. The hearing debated a supposed release and forged signature on a 1895 will like document with $9,090.19 inventory and claims by Elizabeth Street and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David N. Carrabhy
Orphans' Court
William H. Street, Jr
Hannah Street
Elizabeth Street
Thomas H. Street
Jersey City
County of Hudson
State of New Jersey
William H. ‘Street
George J. Street
Tito
Mires
Paris
United States
William H. Street
Street
Carvalho
Haris
Findson County National Bank
Gira
Elaine Po
Vineland Visit Highlights State Feeble Minded Homes
A Jersey City News report recalls a March 8 190-The Legislature tour of Vineland to inspect the Soldiers and Sailors Home and the Feeble Minded Children and Women institutions. Visitors saw cottages, private funding, and a band of residents, with plans for new lifts and further funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Vineland
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Trenton
Tno Ts
Hutchinson
Stokes
Foster
van Cleef
Hyans
Rees
Fleming
Gil
Kirkbride
Smith
Meeker
Welsh
Blowm
Buck
Wright
Cooper
Deleat
Weseman
Stein
Loudenberger
Moore
Horner
Clark
Camden
B. C. Stab
New Jersey Methodist Conference
South Jersey
Fathers of Mercy
Onis
B. @. Stokes
Cumberland County
New Jersey
Stephen A. Garrison
Millville
Lsst
Charles F. Garrison
Olin
Garrison
AR. D. Moore
Ohio Presbyterian
Vine
Hudsen
Mary J. Dunas M. di
Rudyard Kipling
Hydenn
Z. K. Panghorn
Death of veteran City Prison keeper Alex Watson
Alex Watson former City Prison keeper died at a child’s home on Hoboken Avenue after grip complications. He served nearly twenty years with the Abernethy Police Board and received a half pay pension after a disputed retirement. Watson, 46 at appointment, led a long service marked by popularity and loyalty to the department despite political controversy. The News recalls his character and public esteem following his retirement and pension correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Watson
City
Hoboken Avenue
Abernexuy
Jack’ Graham
Ub Hie Ficht
Abernethy Police Board
Allan McDermott
Atex
Watson
Milliontaires
Chicago
Jersey City
Alri
Kruger Stern meeting eyed amid South Africa war
London March 3 A.P. President Kruger is said to have left Pretoria to meet President Stern. The meeting place is thought to be somewhere in the Orange Free State with no clear sign of immediate peace. Observers note pressures from British colonies influence talks, but hostilities are not seen ending soon as Boers rally to defend their resources. Lord Roberts thanks Liverpool for congratulations and hopes for allied victories to restore South Africa’s prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bish
Smith
Lab
John J. Broderick
Board of Orders
Manuel Llera
Associated Prec
London
Kruger
Pretoria
Stern
Orange Free State
South Africa
Pewne
England
de Villiers
Hofmeyr
Te Water
Great Britain
Osfonldin
Liverpool
Lord Roberts
Africa
President McKinley Receives Callers at Manhattan Hotel
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley hosted callers at the Manhattan Hotel during their New York visit. Notables included Governor Nash of Ohio, Cornelius Bliss, Grenville M. Dodge, and Congressman Belden. Garret Hobart Jr. and Mrs Hobart also visited, with drives along Fifth Avenue toward the Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret Hobart
York
McKinley
Manhattan
Ohio Society
Interior
Cornelius H. Bliss
Gren Ville
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt to visit Cuba in March
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and her sister Mise Carow will depart Albany on Wednesday for a month in Cuba visiting Havana Santiago and other places of interest. They will be joined by Lieutenant Mullhenny of New Orleans of the Rough Rider Regiment as escort, traveling by boat from Tampa to Havana.
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Albany
Theodore Roosevelt
Mise Carow
Cuba
Tampa
Call
Lieuenant Mullhenny
New Orleans
Rough Rider Regiment
Havana
Santiago
Texas Leaves New Orleans for Havana Voyage to Key West and Galveston
The battleship Texas weighed anchor this morning and departed New Orleans en route to Key West to coal then proceed to Havana to report to Admiral Farquhar. After Havana she will visit Galveston, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Grapans
Texas
Key West
Fla
Havana
Cuba
Farquhar
Galveston
Valencia Boat Club stag and royal crowns tale in Hoboken
A Valencia Boat Club notice announces an old time stag event on the 2nd. Victoria's Three Crowns is described with two simple gold bands and a jeweled crown used only on rare occasions. A separate report recounts John Somerson of Bergen Avenue injured after being stepped on by a carriage horse near his home as Charles Block faces assault charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valencia Boat Club
Hoboken
Poshors
Victoria
Howes of Lords
Longdow
Borme
John Somersen
Bergen
Danforth Avenue
Charles Block
Block
Somers
Kait Socks for British Soldiers in War Effort
Fragmentary note describes home workers making socks for British soldiers. Mentions aims to supply one pair per man, with some uncertainty in text about organization and exact terms. Indicates wartime production and support, possibly referencing local groups aiding the military.
Ether Drinking Stirs Alarm in Eastern Prussia
In Memsl the ether habit spreads via smugglers with four programs to the Blass. About £80 quarts were sold last year, with actual consumption perhaps double. The substance is said to be three times stronger than alcohol and causes burning pains and irreparable liver kidney and heart damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Memsl
Was Holden Murdered A Transit era mystery in Newark Avenue
A dead man found near Pennsylvania Railroad tracks on Brunswick Street is identified as Alfred Holden a porter for the Congressional Limited. Detectives Bennett and Holtie pursue theories of robbery and foul play with Belt containing $200, bolden accounts, witness statements place three men near the scene as officers search for clues and a possible suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Holden
Newark Avenue
Brunswick Street
William Willams
Congresmuail Limited
Pilkmaa Palace Car Company
Bennett
Holtie
Pol
Bolden
Ghways
Helnett
Holtic
Tha
Rack Broduskie
Germania Enve
James O'Neill
Ann Edward Mason
Wayne Sineet
Broctoukle
Edward Mason
Weather Indications and Obituaries from New York
Unclear weather indications for the next thirty six hours in New York with messages of deaths and funeral notices. Obituaries include William Gray aged around 60 with funeral details at Saint James and Bighamu Mills. Also notices for Ann Elizabeth Masters widow of Dara Masters in her seventy fourth year and John Clougher aged about fifty are listed with funeral arrangements and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Willian Gray
Hstate
Jersey
Sveags
Bighuaba Mills
Orenze Masters
Ann Elizabeth
Dara Masters
St .Peters
Landscape Lawn Commissioners in the State
The notice promotes a cemetery project titled Landscape Lawn Commissioners in the State. It claims no expense fees for caretaking or fencing and highlights beauty, moderate prices, and flexible payment terms. The text mentions Provident Savings Bank and a local journey to Jorney Crtz as part of the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorney
Crtz
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Favors Hospital
Lembeck
Mr. Lembeck
Winth Ward
Republicans
WR. Kommers
Father Mevoy
Young
Circuit
Gang OF Pipe Thieves
German Hospital Association
Jone Society
Boy
Thug
Grand Streets
Schaefer
Tabernacle Grisis
Alex. Watson
Peage
Steyn
Wrs
Roosevelt
Enisiey
Walvens
Omaha
Montreal
West
New York and
New, Jersey
Market St
Newark
Erie St
Holden
Drei Ind
Hartnett
Senate
Aklingefon
Yeh Joo Me
Lise
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