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Newspaper

Jersey City News

Location

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1901

Page

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Morenants Refrigerating Company Forms in New Jersey

The Morenants Refrigerating Company of New Jersey filed its certificate of organization in New Jersey with a capital of 1 million dollars. Ex Senator Willem Brink erhoff is listed among incorporators. The firm aims to build a large fireproof cold storage warehouse on Second Street opposite the Pennsylvania Railroad yards, costing about 750 thousand dollars and connected to the railroad for transport of meats, game, fruit, vegetables and other perishables. The project anticipates substantial employment and requests authority to build railroad connections and tracks to the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Jersey City United States Woo Wy Whiot Ik Wil Mans Uader Way Morenants’ Refrigerating Company of New Jersey Tus Willem Brinkerhoff Wen Ofigh New York City Second Street Pennsylvania Railroad Company Winants Cleshnig Pennsylvania Railroad I Walter Board Coummis- Simers James Wills

West Shore's New Boat West Point Trial Trip

A large party of railroad men sailed aboard the new West Point ferry boat built for the West Shore Railroad Co. The vessel, running between Franklin Street and Weehawken, features double compound engines, 12 foot boilers at 140 psi, and a 208 foot overall length. Elegant cherry fittings, ventilation, heating, and electric lighting promise comfort as the boat tests its performance on the North and Hudson rivers.

West Point West Shore Railroad Co Jcont W. & A. Fletcher Co Haveken Messrs. ©. &. Lambert West Shore Railroad H. B. Jager General Hestern John R. A. Sheehan F. L. Pomeroy H.R. BR Nicholas O'Connor Department of Street Openings New York City George H. Etuart Port of New York George R. Bidwell Franklin Street Weehawken Jong North River Mast River Eiletlé Busston

James Riley Dead Enslaver Featured in Local Notice

James Riley, an enslaver long known in the community, is reported dead. The notice mentions his residence at Mourth and Eleventh streets and references his long association with the Pennsylvania Batleyud dod, noting his involvement with Colym dua.

James & Ring Pennsylvania Mourth Colym

Finance Board Meets Amid Unclear Agenda

An obscure meeting of a municipal finance board occurred with limited accessible details. The brief notes mention board members and routine fiscal matters, but specific items, attendees, and outcomes remain unclear from the fragmented text.

Vetoed Moores appointment prompts mayoral rebuke

Mayor Hoos vetoes the Street and Water Board resolution appointing John Moores as assistant in the Clerk’s Office. He cites lack of need, prior health issues, and misallocated duties among water department staff, warning that the veto may be overridden and urging prudence in city spending. The mayor also proposes selling unused school site land at Fairmount and Bergen Avenues to reduce tax burdens.

Street and Water Board Joby Moores Hoos Tecordones Honorable Board of Street and Water Commissioners Pebraury John Meores Geo. T. Boutop Bouton California Tolson Mr. Bouton Peckham McGrath Gurug Bouton Wok Kearny Harrison Herge Edward Hdos Fairmount Bergen Board of Education Board of Finance Corporation Counsel Greenville Avenue Dward Hoob

Baby's Body Found in Ash Barrel Near York Street

A workman discovered the body of a newborn male wrapped in white cloth inside an ash barrel at the foot of York Street, near a ferry, shortly after dawn. Police were alerted and noted a peculiar candle poke found nearby as potential evidence.

York Polissnian Plata

New Battalion Chief for Jersey City Fire Department

In Trenton dull legislative morning, Abbott introduced two bills. One ties Hoboken Tax Commissioners to the Anti Sprin g election law, extending terms. The other revives 1371 Act authorising the Geological Survey to claim land in the Passaic valley. The Howe passed Tennant’s bill allowing Jersey City to appoint an additional Battalion Chief of the Fire Department.

Jersey City Trenton

Twelfth Ward Club Moves Into New Headquarters

The Twelfth Ward Democratic Club occupied its new three story brick building at 47 Central Avenue last night. The second floor is furnished, the first and third floors await furniture, a punch room on the first floor holds two pool tables. A house committee led by Frank McNeill was formed to furnish the building and organize a daily club. The rooms will be open every night as postal invitations go out to ward Democrats for a big meeting next Tuesday.

Twelfth Ward Democratic Club Central Avenue Cathude Yous Men's Literary Association Frank McNeill Burkhardt Thomas Coyle

Birthday cheers for City Collector Robert Davis

City Collector Robert Davis celebrated his fifty third birthday with a steady stream of callers including prominent Democratic politicians, municipal board commissioners, and several ladies. Sheriff Dempier made an early call and presented several floral pieces including a gilded horseshoe and a basket of American Beauty roses.

Robert Davis Sherif Dempier

Father Carroll Introduces New Parish Assistant

The Rev. Sn C. BL Carroll of St. Patrick's Catholic Church announced a new assistant, Father Donohue, to support Father Keough at St Athyslan's in Newark. Donohue arrived Monday and begins duties before Christmas, after moving from Newry to join the Newark parish.

Sn C. BL Carroll St. Patrick's Catholic Church Donohue Mike Father Keough Father Keough Athyslan Newark Father Donohue Pather Hin I Newry

No Naturalizing Delayed by Provisional Legal Review

The court will defer naturalization hearings amid questions about the Meeker act and its constitutionality. Judge Blair said examinations may proceed if the act is sustained. otherwise, naturalizations resume after a court ruling. Applicants must appear by Saturday noon to be examined before the prohibitory period starts Sunday.

Blair Merker Naturalization Bureau Meeker

Explosion on Tug Nettle causes injuries in Hoboken basin

Four men were injured when an explosion blew the tugboat Nettle ’ice’s superstructure in Hoboken’s Twenty street basin. The blast, from a cylinder head blowout, hurled crew into the water and they were rescued by the tug Don Juan. Engineer James Cuttin suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized, while Harry Free, John Mahler, and Thomas Wright received cuts and bruises and refused hospital care. Captain Kruse and his ferry crew escaped unharmed.

Ane Hoboken John Ingalls Ime Don Juan James Cuttin No. 78 Mortis Shest St. Francis's Hospital Harry Free John Mahler Thomas Wright Kruse Bremen

Breith Ward Club to buy Virginia Ave clubhouse plan

A Breith Ward Republican Club committee led by Frank H. Hall Howard Griffins and John H. Weastell will likely close a deal this week with Phoenix Building and Loan Association after paying 100 for an option expiring Tuesday. The loan agency will require 1000 cash and a mortgage for the balance.

Breith Ward Republican Club Virginia Avenue Phoenix Building and Loan Association Frank H. Hall Howard Griffins John H. Weastell Hall Wanger

Riley's Conviction Set Aside by Court of Errors and Appeals

The Court of Errors and Appeals set aside the conviction of James Tiley a Me Court of General Sessions defendant in a Newark area case. The real estate dealer was tried on a complaint by James McGrath alleging deceit in mortgage sales while claiming the property was unencumbered. At trial the defendant argued instalment payments were invalid, challenging the basis of the al as taken.

Court of Errors and Appeals James Tiley General 5 Sons James McGrath Newark Avenue Second Streets McGrath Ray

Lafayette Park Stairways and Lafayette property purchase talk

Jersey City Street and Water Board met to discuss buying the Van Horn property for Lafayette Park at 96,000. Citizens and real estate agents urged the board to accept the price, while others warned the cost may be excessive. The board reserved decision and considered alternate routes for water and street improvements.

Street and Water Board van Horn Lafayette Ite van Hore C. Howard Slater Finance and Street and Ater Commissioners Jersey City Eulers Abrim’ van Horn Lafayette Park Benry A. Sterfens

Two Alumni Groups Battle Over School Alumni Name

The Hokoken High School alumni associations clash as one group Incorporates and claims sole rights to the name The recently reorganized Ho boken group plans to restrain others from using The matter centers on ownership of the Home and the right to meetings and business under the name.

Hoboken High School Wurts John Clark Sys Arsoblation Incorporated Hoay

Puzzle for the Vice Chancellor divides Burke's 9900 among 83500 creditors

In 1880 City awarded contractor Timothy Burke to build engine house No 4. He failed to complete, city pursued, and creditors file claims over 500. The Vice Chancellor Picney heard the case this morning to determine which creditor receives the largest portion as the city holds Burke's unfinished work and funds.

Burke Timothy Burke Phere Burke Alon Laken Chaicery Picney J.B Hall Thomas Wendstokson, Jr Mr. Hail Lawynia Jamea P Goedon Webstei

Punish This Miscreant Skye Terrier Attack

Mrs. Ernestina Buhning’s small skye terrier was fatally wounded by Samuel Brewster with a pitchfork after being chased across a vacant lot. Annie Behning witnessed the assault as Brewster also threw an axe, the dog dying soon after. Police and the SPCA are handling the case under President George McCarthy’s direction.

Ernestina Buhning Christian Behbning Winfield Avenue Samuel Brewster Annie Behning Brewster Miss Behning Sergeant McDevitt Burke George McCarthy

Buck Defends Self After Hoboken Assault Claim

Jerome Buck famed sprinter and athlete fought Henry Elfers a private watchman after a confrontation at Buck’s Hoboken home. Buck subdued Elfers with a drubbing then carried him to the Second Police Station and pressed assault charges. Elfers was hospitalized and attended Recorder's Court as Buck sought countercharges. Police report said Buck had bandaged head and dizziness but no serious injuries.

Jerome Buck Sporting Cireles No. WA Park Avenue Hoboken Henry Elfers Buck Hilers Elfers Wifers Recorder's Court Gome Ariltz

DUGAN SENTENCED TO TWENTY YEARS ON THREE INDICTMENTS

Dugan received a 20 year term after being convicted on three charges including attempted robbery of the St Matthews Lutheran Church parsonage in Jersey City. He was captured after a police chase following an attack on the pastor’s wife Mrs Dolépeers. The Court of Errors and Amnesty yesterday upheld the conviction.

Dugan Ho Hel St Matthews Lutheran Church Jersey Dolépeers Ue Pollen Court of Errors Amelic Vhomias Cnieen Coure Ps Iank Rome

Herr Finte Class of First Presbyterian Meets in Annual Banquet

The annual meeting of the Herr Finte Clas of the First Presbyterian Church was held last night with officer elections and a dinner for about one hundred members. Dr H S Forman was named president, G Perkins treasurer, and an Executive Committee plus several committee chairs were selected. The event featured a presentation speech, a brief address by the retiring president Pierre F Cuok, and remarks praising Dr Herr. The class reports strong activity with weekly meetings, debates and several branches, and funds directed to hospital work under Presbyterian Board supervision.

H. S$. Forman Waller Condit Charles Vreeland McLaughlin Fnr Leake Dr. Herr Herr Mille Wa Wien Boli Hulle Ieee Ube Sig ‘Church Unger Supe Yision the Presbyterian Board of Missi

Funeral of William J Connolly Opens Crowded Service

The funeral of Patrolman William J Connolly of the First Precinct began this morning from his residence at 19 Warren Street. Hundreds of friends joined in the cold to view the casket, as Captain Cody led police in escort to the hearse. A large delegation from local fraternal orders attended, with a solemn, orderly procession to the church.

Wiliam J Connolly Als Warren Street Try House Belray Itatienal Caperoli Cody Try Police Ehumbang Apierica Povosia

Mrs Benson's Shoes At Center Of Town Improvement Affair

In long running club affairs the Women's Club Executive Board seeks a vacant chair as Mrs Benson contemplates stepping down. Rumors swirl around Mrs Whitney and a potential nomination to keep Benson in office temporarily while a full election is planned, with ballots expected from about four hundred members and candidates canvassed by the nominating committee.

Rae Vet Improvement Beerd Ol Hudepeth-Benson Altheish Amd Anne Clui Adomeni Haem Mra Fensen Campeign Bus Mim Wiihaes Mira Benson Whitney Hac Wits Dire Whitney Witney Ronigt Gale Bog Stow Hug York Street Jersey

Try Flat Pipes In Cold Weather

Fragmented OCR notes describe attempting flat pipes to prevent freezing. It notes water expansion, pressure, and the idea that slightly fattened water won’t burst in front weather. The text discusses draining pipes, preventing freezes, and waiting for warmth to restore original shape.

Winter

Weather Indications From New York Report

A March weather bulletin from New York notes unsettled conditions with light to moderate winds and chances of frost. A brief forecast suggests variable skies and potential temperature fluctuations overnight as the region prepares for upcoming fronts.

New York March & Gi

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