Edwards Arguments Backed Morris Canal Abandonment Debate
Trenton March hearing before the Senate Corporation Committee debated abandoning the Morris Canal. Key speakers were Jersey City Water Supply Company advocate Edward s and Lehigh Valley Railroad rep Corbin. They outlined water rights, canal history, and financial losses while urging or opposing action. next hearing scheduled for next Wednesday.
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Jersey City News
Trenton
Hudepeth
Committee On Corporations
Willers D. Edwards
Jersey By Water Supply Company
Wiliam H. Corbin
Morrne Canal
Bapkire Company
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Jeason
Edwards
Jersey City
Phillinsburg
Jeresy
Dover
Rogkaway
Jereay City
Powervilly
Boonton
Sam
Canal
Center Company
Canal Company
Redhart
Newark
Jerery City
Jersay City
Congress
McDermott
Corbin
Morris Canal and Banking Company
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Paris
Morris Canal
Delaware
Passaic
Surist
Myerts
Republican Blunder over Hoboken Ship Bill
Special to the Jersey City News from Trenton reports Governor Voorhees signed the Hose bill allowing the North German Lloyd Steamship Company to moor vessels opposite Hoboken near Stevens Institute. A missing Hoboken Taxpayers Association amendment caused the bill to be sent to the Governor in its original form. The error was found by Judge Joseph D. Bedle, prompting a hurried correction and swift passage by both Houses before the final signing.
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Jersey City News
Trenton
State House
Voorhees
Lioyd Steamship Company
Hoboken
Stevens Institute
Hoboken Taxpayer’ Association
Joseph D. Bedie
House
Senate
Secretary of State
New Vice Chancellors Named In Hudson County Rumor Mill
Hudson County lawyers weigh likely picks for two new vice chancellors to be appointed by Chancellor Magee. Gov Voorhees is expected to be one, with Brinkerhoff or Williams among leading candidates. others cited include Judge Crouse, Black, Griffin, and Genitor Red. The post carries a seven year term and an annual salary of eight thousand dollars.
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Hudson County
Magee
Gov. Voorhees
William —_Brinkerhoft
Washington B. Williams
Otto Cr
Brinkerhort
Nome
Mrr. Williams
Mrs Browns Defense in Brown Divorce Case
The divorce suit of George T. Brown against his wife Mary Brown resumed before Vice Chancellor Pitney. Attorney Taylor for Mrs. Brown argued the servant Lisle McCabe’s testimony was distorted and highlighted Brown's alleged lavish treatment of the witness in New York. Evidence included her confessions to others and claims of false swearing. court adjourned to March 21 for further defense argument.
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George T. Brown
Palma Club
Mary @. Brown
Pitney
Chancery
Flavel McGee
Iago
Taylor
Brown
Lisle McCabe
Brows
McCabe
New York City
Browner
Surprises as County Committee to decide on G O P leadership
The article reports looming changes in the Republican County Committee with Chairman Woolley to appoint standing committees tonight and speculation that George W. Decker will join the Executive Committee. It notes prior talks among Chairman Pry, John N. Weassell, and Decker, plus party maneuvering involving Deckerites and accusations related to General Ramsay funds. An investigation into those funds may be dropped.
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Woolley
George W. Decker
Highth Ward
Edward Pry
John N. Weassell
Mr. Decker
Decker
Trewery
Lauer
Ramsay
Grand Jury Probes County Institutions for Youthful Dependency
A grand jury session examined the condition of county institutions and how youths, dependency cases, and prisoners are cared for. Judge John J. Nev M presided as jurors reviewed the subject with potential equity inquiries and reports expected from the current panel.
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Zara
Blair 10 The Rescue
A tense session at Blair court ends in a heated clash between Assistant Prosecutor George T. Vickers and defense counsel Isaac Goldenhorn over a petit larceny record. Judge Blair bans personal bickerings in court, ordering counsel to address the bench only, after Goldenhorn’s outburst and Vickers’ objections. Strahl, the defendant, is acquitted.
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Lawg
Isaac Goldenhorn
North
George T. Vickers
Stoma Temple of Justice
Goldenhorn
Abs Strahl
No. Oo
Summit Avenue
Fred
James Wassily
Ems
Ann
Vickers
Pune
Blair
Jii Blair
Bubh
Strahl
Striker Harry Faulkner Appears in Jersey City Court
Harry Faulkner, a striker at Barnes Manufacturing Company in Jersey City, was arraigned before Police Justice Murphy on a charge of assaulting Thomas Ryan. Ryan failed to appear and Faulkner was discharged. The strike, led by Mill Woodworkers Union No. 15, continues with on duty pickets and wagons leaving the mill as union members prepare a public statement tonight at Rhettwitch's Hall.
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Harry Faulkner
Barnes’ Manufacturing Company
Sagh and Blind
West Side Avenue
Jersey City
Murphy
Thomas Ryan
West Newark Avenue
Ryan
Paulkner
L. Ryan
Rhettwitch's
Newark Avenue
Saint Marys Mineral Land Company Incorporation in New Jersey
The Saint Marys Mineral Land Company of Boston was incorporated in New Jersey with a capital of 500000. Directors include H Hollis Hunnewell Nathaniel Thayer Samuel N Brown Albert Bigelow and others. Officers listed as President NS Whayer Vice President Chas J Paine and A S Branwood secretary and treasurer. The Brows Herb Co of Jersey City was incorporated with R A Brown Wm A Brown H Smallwood and Chas King among directors. Amsterdam Advertising Agency also incorporated with C A Marsh G J Harton and BB Tek as directors. King Edwards Curious Property listed as proprietor of iron red lands and rivers.
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New Jersey Corporations Agency
The
Saint Mary's Mineral Land Company
Boston
H. Hollis Hunnewell
Nathaniel Thayer
Samuel N. Brown
Albert Bigelow
J. Henry Brooks
Charles J. Paine
Chas
B. Perking
W. Cameron Forbes
L Malcom Forbes
Chas. N. King
Ccapital
NS. Whayer
Chas. J. Paine
A. S. Branwood
Gen
C. J. Paine
Brows Herb Co
Jersey City
Direrto R. A. Brown
Wm. A. Brown
H. Smallwood
King
Postmaster Raises Box Rent Doubling Large Boxes
Postmaster Edward W. Woolley said Washington ordered a doubling of rates on large postal boxes. Small boxes remain cheaper. 205 small and six large boxes in use. Revenue from boxes runs six to seven hundred dollars yearly, with potential receipts over fourteen hundred if all boxes rented. He notes benefits of hiring a box include earlier delivery of mail and carrier savings, while denying any law compels bulk recipients to rent.
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Wanser
Washington
Inca Seni
the News
Ce Il
Edward W. Woolley
Mr. Woolley
Woolley
Hildebrandt Will Contest In Orphans Court Over Capacity
Cord Hildebrandt died by his own hand on September 8 and left his estate to his housekeeper and her daughter. The will names executors and omits relatives, provoking a contest led by his nephew Claus Froeklemann and other West Side relatives. Witnesses include lawyer Sharnes Blohm who drafted the will and opposing counsel James A. Gordin and Mervyn Armstrong. The hearing before Judge Blair continued at recess.
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Cord Hildebrandt
Congress Street
Claus Froeklémann
Homestead
Hildebrandt
Marie Kessling
Carrie Geibert
Sharnes Blohm
Central Avenue
Wildebrandt
Blair
Blohm
James A. Gordin
Mervyn Armstrong
John Wahl Queen
G. ©. Hendrick
Bigamist in Hoboken Case Raises Questions About Dennis
A well dressed woman called Poormaster H Barck in Hoboken today seeking Homer Dennis whom newspapers claim has remarried. She alleges Dennis deserted her in Newark years ago and says she is Kate Mecher, married to him since 1804. The Poormaster investigated and suspects Dennis may have wed Kate Rosenders on October 21, 100. They have been missing since yesterday.
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H. Barck
Hoboken
Homer Dennis
Newark & Yaarsgo
Kate Mecher
Dennis
Kate Rosenders
Richter
St. Matthew's Tutherar Church
Lady Rainbows' Bowling Scores From Columble Mal Itless
The Lady Rainbow Bowling Club spent a pleasant afternoon yesterday on the Columble Mal Itless. Scoring details show Mrs. Ba. Carlock 106, Mrs. Ty Pretter 92, Mrs Zeiger 106, Mrs. G Webb 92, Miss Alber 9, Ty hire AE Pearson 8.
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Lady Rainbow Bowling Club
Connected Up Complete Prices Shown
Prices listed as ten dollars fifty cents and twelve dollars for connected up complete items. The note emphasizes these two price points as the offerings.
Man Charged Over Pitchfork Killing of Ped Dog
Samuel Brewster, a livery stable owner on Winfield avenue, was arraigned before Justice Mass on cruelty charges for allegedly running a pitchfork through a Skye terrier owned by Mrs. Ernestine Behring of 1% Winfield avenue. Patrolman Burke assisted, dog euthanized. Grand Jury bound Brewster. Brewster claimed an employee committed the act.
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Samuel Brewster
Winfield Avenue
Justice of the Peace Mass
Elling
Ernesting Behring
Burke
McCarthy
Suicide attempt and parish gift to Father Sheppard
Forrest Griswold, 58, of 109 Boyd Avenue, tried to kill himself by turning on gas in his bedroom. His wife found him, gas was shut off, and he was taken to City Hospital, where doctors said he is out of danger and improving. Separately, Father Sheppard received a handmade purse containing 404, donated by a small parishioner group, to fund his Europe and Palestine trip with remarks of it being a gesture of esteem rather than a general collection.
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Forrest Griswold
Boyd Avenue
Dr. Pyre
Griswold
Pather Sheppard
St.ael’s
Eurupe
Paleatine
St. Michael’s Restory
J. Odowmelly
John
Feaney
Michael F. Melaher
Dennis McLaughlin
Joan F. Madde
Michael J. Kenny
John J. Heavey
Phena Harney
Michael Curry
Jemed McKieenan
Hugéne Sullivan
Phone P. Carey
Joby Kenny
Edward Kelly
Deered Te Markey
Mr. Mackey
Sheppard
Doners
Naples
Palestine
Treland
Death of George Ringle Shocks City
George Ringle, eldest son and partner of Finance Commissioner Jacob Ringle, died last night at 38 after a tuberculosis illness dating from January. His widow is near death in an adjoining room. He leaves five children and resided at 92 Mercer. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The family receives deep sympathy.
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George Ringle
Jacob Ringle
Ritile
Mercer
German Pioneer Verein Admits Member and Receives Donations
The German Pioneer Verein met at Reutter's Hall Jersey avenue and First street. With President Heintze absent due to illness Mr Prantl chaired. Chris Lackmann was admitted after a favorable committee report. Donations totaled 505 with an insurance policy donation noted. February receipts were 701.9, bills paid 302.48 leaving 3850 balance. Afterward members were entertained by Hoowuwre bocn tein Frank Gallery and H Schultz. Directors present included Frank Gallery H Pattberg Dr Hornung Charles Steltman and others.
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Verein
Reutter’s
Jersey Avenue
First Street
Heintze
Morida
Prantl
Jacob Ringle
Nuieeting
George Ringle
Raymond Roth
Garfield Avenue
Chris Lackmann
Lackmann
Me. Hoowuwre Bocntein
Frank Gallery
H. Schultz
H. Pattberg
Dr. Hornung
Charles Steltman
H. Klusemann
Valentine Puster
Preehulder Louis L. Finke
Sheriff Ruempter
Joseph Schellemsberger
H. Schulls
Charles Behrens
J. Dust
Unter CNS Ball at Odd Fellows Hall in Hoboken
The Unter Uns carnival in Hoboken at Odd Fellows Hall tonight draws a large turnout of city officials and prominent merrymakers. Guests include Mayor Lawrence Fagan Police Commissioner Lankering and Superintendent Coyle among associations guests of honor. The event features elaborate costumes and decorations promising an annual style lift.
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Unter Uns
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Hoboken
Meis
Lawrence Fagan
Lankering
Bou Jevard
Coyle
Grakeman Fatally Hurt In Streetcar Yard Incident
Georgy Durhan, 25, of 28 Saydam Avenue New Brunswick, a brakeman for Menn Sylvani Hidhread, was fatally struck by a Geilangine tnie Fugh Street yard train this morning at about 10 o clock. The accident occurred near the yards and the exact causes are under police inquiry.
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Georgy Durhan
Saydam Avenue
New Brimwick
Mennsylvani Hidhread
Peinelss
Bergen Bowls Over Columbias In Weekday Match
Bergen Bowling Club defeated Columbia Club in a Wednesday match on Bergens alleys. The long-running interclub rivalry now stands four wins apiece after a tight contest decided in the final frames. Joseph Kaiser received a bouquet for the high score and thanked the crowd in a brief speech.Captain Thomas P. Nugent, a Columbia member, attended to observe the rivalry, with a return game slated to be played soon at the Columbia Hall alleys.
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Columbia Club
Bergen Bowling Club
Bergens
Rolums
Joseph Kaiser
K. Strokofer
Henry Simon
Simon
Strokefer
Bergen B. C
Bundy
Stews Heniy
Joe. Piloramo
W. Frantz
Henry Luts
Thomas P. Nugent
Columbias
Columbia, Hall
Widow Dissipates Estate In Orphans Court Plea For Security
In Orphans Court, Counselor James F. Manning represents Thomas Gataly of 2M Thirteenth Street, a creditor of late John Holland, to compel widow Mary Holland to provide security against waste of the estate. Judge Blair issued a rule for Mrs Holland to show cause why such an order should not be issued. Holland died in April at 24 Thirteenth Street, leaving a will with executors and real property at Mount Vernon, NY, plus about $3,000 in insurance. Lawyers cite attempted settlements with Holland’s heirs as improper and note claimed expenses for a burial, religious services, and a physician’s bill.
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Orphans Court
Orphans' Court
James F. Manning
Thomas Gataly
Thirteenth Street
John Holland
Jaden Blair
Mary Holland
Blair
Hollnd
Manning
Holland
Mount Vernon
N.Y
New York
Mors
Sema
Aies
Mre
Bewyer Manning
Ap Old aul Well Tried Remedy for children's teething
Fragmentary OCR suggests a historic remedy claim for teething relief in children titled Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. The text also references local streets, taxes, and a possible court or property note in a confused, damaged passage with names and places missing or garbled.
Fifth Club A Wonder Growth At Birth Ward Meeting
Large crowd attends Birth Ward Democratic Club session with twenty five new members elected and several applications for membership. Members discuss ward improvements and decide to table the matter until the next meeting on Thursday March 1. An entertainment committee is authorized to pick a date for the annual picnic at Greenville Benetson Park.
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Democratic Club
Greenville Behnetsen Park
Not Paid in Legal Tender Case Reported in New York
A young lawyer Frank Finn Jr of Base forth avenue attempted to collect debt from Benjamin Buck of Arlington at Buck's home on Myrtle avenues. He then went to the FR Preduct suition House where a warrant was sworn against Buck alleging the debt, but no money was paid. This New York item is dated March 5 and mentions local shops and thermometer reports alongside unrelated brand notices.
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A. Frank Finn, Jr
Base Forth Avenue
Benjamin Buck
Arlington
Myrtle Avenues
Buck
Fragmentary city notice with scattered names and dates
The readable fragments mention a date in November and a March time in a city context with several personal names and a curt description of events. The text is garbled and partial but implies an upcoming or past municipal or social notice involving multiple individuals and a scheduled time.
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MR. Edwards
Edwarda
Dana
Stateway
Thee Canal Company
Ives
Pinney
Morris
Jóse
Mrs, Brown
Isaac
Striker Haled
Edward
Post Office Department
Lady Rainbows
Hudson County Gas Company
St. Michael's
Holy Land
MR. Geo
Ringle
Grakeman
New Fork
Maron
Ger Parden
Curly
Peter Curkey
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