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Newspaper

Jersey City News

Location

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1901

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Election Fight Camden In It Too

Newark March report on Supreme Court rule to show cause mandamus to compel city clerk Connelly to furnish election materials for the Fifth district Fourth ward. Boorum seeks registers poll books and supplies for the November election. hearing set for a soon date with arrangements due to legislative duties.

Jersey Day News Newark Depule Supreme Mandimus Samuel Kaltsch Kaltech Connelly Ralisch Seneter McCarter McCarter Kalisch Jersey Supreme Court Cornelius ¥. Boorum Board of Registry and James F. Connelly Biwark David A. Depue Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey James FP Connylly Phew Canee Supreme Mourt Holdenstohe State House Trenton Supreme Court Board of Registry Samuel Kallsch Ef Relator Bavid A Depue C. J Cornelius V. Boorum Hoorum Clark Mr. McCarter Mr McCarter Kallach Das McCartor Rea Sen van Sycku Depus Hiseh Br McCarter

Court actions raise fight over Market Single Election law

In Camden a rule to show cause on writ of mandamus to print tickets for a municipal election was set for return. Justice Garri font granted a similar rule in Newark, with Cranstall seeking an early return. The Camden Democrats view the move as advancing their challenge to the Meeker law and plan to hold Tuesday’s election.

Kalisch Kallach Senator McCarter van Syckel Garrison and Garretson Supreme Court Trenton Jersey City News Camden John J. Cranstall Garrifont Col City Kramer De~pue Samuel Kalisch Newark Crandall H. W. Snyder Depue Garrison Snider

Injunction Denied in Smelting Company Stock Case

Vice Chancellor Stevens denied the injunction to restrain American Smelting and Refining directors from valuing stock at 65 thousand to 100 million and from purchasing the plant of Guggenheimer during a lengthy Chancery proceeding in Newark. The opponents argued the stock raise was not worth the money as the Vice-Chancellor prepared to render his opinion, crowding the courtroom with lawyers and stockholders, with Vice-Chancellor Pitney observing from a witness chair.

Stevens American Smelting and Refining Company Mr. Guggenheimer & Sons Newark Pitney

Funeral for George Ringle Held at Mercer Street Home

Funeral services for George Ringle son of Finance Commissioner Jacob Ringle were conducted yesterday at his Mercer street residence. A large turnout of friends and politicians attended despite Mrs. Ringle's severe illness preventing her from being present. Rev James A Brown led the service. Masonic rites followed at New York Bay Cemetery. Ringle was a prominent Mason, and Mrs Ringle remains gravely ill with peritonitis as Dr Kopetecney races to save her.

George Ringle Finance Jacob Ringle Mercer Street Mr. Ringle Ringle James A. Brown Wayne Street

Mrs Hannah Dickinson Dead Mother of Colonel Samuel Dickinson

Mrs Hannah Dickinson died at her home on Jersey avenue late last evening aged 79. She was the mother of Colonel Samuel Dickinson former City Treasurer and will be interred Wednesday in New York Bay Cemetery. Born in London she came to this country in 252 and first lived in Philadelphia. Her husband Captain John Dickinson died two years later leaving her with two children and a sister. A prominent worker in Medding Methodist Episcopal Church, she enjoyed a large circle of friends.

Samuel Dickie Hannah Dickinson Jersey Avenue Dickinson Samuel Dickinson New York Bay Cemetery London England Showaime Philadelphia John Dickinson Samuel BH. A. Chamberlain Medding Methodist Episcopal Church

Vice Chancellor Pitney's Hold Up in Court of Chancery

The normally dull motions in Court of Chancery gained rare liveliness as Vice Chancellor Pitney, famed for resisting lawyers seeking orders, faced an unexpected moment this morning while reviewing papers. The exchange, marked by a touch of humor, interrupted the routine session and drew attention to the proceedings.

Pitney Court of Chancery

Traction Company to Introduce Bill to Settle Road

Traffic across the Hackensack and Passaic rivers halted as drawbridges closed by the Newark Plank Road line. North Jersey Street Railway, under legal action, took control steps after a court ruling voided the original charter. Officials say bridges unsafe and operation cannot continue without a solution. Lawyers plan a bill to reopen the road and settle management in the Legislature.

Hackensack Pussule Newark Plank Road North Jersey Street Railway Company Newark Plank Road Company Court of Errors and Appeals New Jersey New York Passaic River Duckson Pavilion Jackson Tarkson Hackensack Bridge Henry Young Committee of Manufacturers David Young Spencer Weart North Dersy Weart EF. C. Young North Jasey Hasex County Hudson County Freeholders

Monsignor Objects to Sisters Selling Tickets for Home Aid

Monsignor Robert Beton denounces Sisters in charge of Bt. Joseph's Home for the Blind on Pavonia Avenue for selling tickets to an entertainment. He admonishes parishioners not to buy, reading a circular from the Mother Superior asking for funds and promising prayers in return. He notes the home has other revenue sources and urges those who bought to return or destroy the tickets.

Mer Seton Robert Beton Bt. Joseph Pavonia Avenue

Actress Katherine Burns Identified in Hotel death case

The woman found at Lachben's Hotel identified as Katherine Burns of Philadelphia, an actress with the Dairy Farm company. Florence Roberts, Burns's half sister, arrived from Philadelphia and produced a letter from Burns to prove identity. Burns, unable to perform Wednesday, was discharged, and investigators suspect she died by melancholy after a failed acting stint. The body went to New York for burial with Actors Fund covering costs.

Eulel Priday Lachben Katherine Burns Philadel Pa Miss Roberts Devon New York

Saloons on the Heights stay undercover amid temperance action

The City Epworth Union prompted a quiet day on the Heights with no police complaints as saloons suspended Wret Side trade. Temperance workers claim success in reducing Sunday saloon business and pressuring owners to operate more discreetly.

Epworth Cal

Storm Rain Mostly Harmless In Hudson City

A severe last night rainstorm in the Hudson City section caused little damage. Wind loosened dirt stones and boulders from embankments along Palisade avenue to Hoboken avenue washing onto flagged pavements.

Hudson City Palisade Avenue Newark Avenue Hoboken Avenue

Six Day Tour to Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington

A third in a series of personally conducted tours via Pennsylvania Railroad leaves New York and Philadelphia on March 23 to Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington. The package includes transport meals hotel stays and carriage tours with prices from multiple stations and return options. Tickets and itineraries available through city agents and tourist offices in New York Brooklyn Newark Philadelphia and nearby points.

Old Point Comfort Richmond Washington Pennsylvania New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Newark Renton Old Point Hovie Sii Trent Roadway Court Street Broad Street Naylar Gro. Wy Bord. Stnletant General Assenger Pent Broa Reelation

Alliance Silk Mill in Trouble in North Hudson

The Alliance Silk Company of North Hudson faced financial trouble due to land tracts, with Vice Chancellor Stevens hearing a petition to declare insolvency and appoint a receiver. Counsel Carrick reported the factory was valued at 10,000 dollars with a 5,000 dollar mortgage, and goods on hand plus those with agents added to the assets. the matter was adjourned for counsel to agree on a receiver.

Alliance Sil Company of North Hudson Stevens Charles L. Carrick

Open Barber Shop Door Suspected Lapse in Security

A barber shop owned by Charles Schmidt at 2 Payenia Avenue had its front door left open last night. Patrolman Duckiey reported the scene, noting no thieves were found inside and no immediate damage observed.

Charles Schmidt Payenia Avenue Mbditent Duckiey

Wilkinson Suit Reveals Five Co-respondents In Divorce

Mrs Emma Josephine Wilkinson sues doctor husband Dr Walter Wilkinson for divorce and alimony. He counterpoints with affidavits and accusations of morphine habit, while the wife’s letters and travels are cited as evidence of alleged infidelity and neglect.

Daring arson attempt endangers four story building

Police probe a suspected deliberate arson at 915 Montgomery Street around 11 last night. Chanceman Dundon alerted neighbors after discovering flames in a six unit apartment, guiding residents to safety before fire crews arrived. Fire was contained with minor damage. investigators suspect an intentional act and expect arrests soon.

Montgomery Street Chanceman Dundon Gremen Chanceman Dindon Claire Birch Lewis Rosenhausen Birch Louie ‘Rosenhaveet

Hoboken Storm Blamed for Hospital Blaze and Signal Wreckage

A severe Hoboken storm last night stunned three men and injured bluecoats as a blaze tore through Police Headquarters. The storm damaged the department’s signal system, causing live wires to crackle and spark and forcing Sergeant Flattery to flee. Captain Hayes sent twelve officers to warn street crews, while Patrolman Edward McGuinness and John Schneider were knocked unconscious and sent to the Second Precinct station.

Hoboken Spolterine Flattery Hayes Edward McGuinness John Behnalder Ilone Mc Guinness Sehneider

Horses Burn in Griffing Iron Company Stable Fire

A destructive blaze at Griffing Iron Company stable on Woodward Street early this morning killed three horses. Firefighters arrived after the barn and attached sand shed were destroyed. Fire damaged prevented spread to the Sie foundry. total loss estimated at 1.00.

Woodward Street Sie

Two Families Scared by Kitchen Fire at Gardner Ave

A overheated stove in a William Schoppe apartment at 16 Gardner Ave sparked a kitchen blaze, forcing two families to flee into the rain with belongings. Neighbors alerted Belmont Ave firemen, who hurried to the scene as the fire was confined to the kitchen. Damage estimated at about $200.

William Schoppe Gardner Avenue Belmont Avenue

Sparks From Locomotive Hit Jersey Avenue Wool Shed

Sparks from a locomotive on the Pennsylvania Railroad freight trestle set fire to a woolshed in the rear of No. 618 Jersey Avenue Saturday. The property is owned by James Kelly. The damage was slight.

Pennsylvania Jersey Avenue James ‘J. Kelly

Swindled Blind Poetess by Nephew and Man

Miss Alice Holmes the blind poetess of Wayne Street was swindled yesterday of money by her nephew David Wright and associate William Hutton of Patrdew Avenue. Wright claimed he was under arrest and that Hutton was a police detective, demanding five dollars. Holmes gave the money and the pair were later arrested by Samal Wright, a brother of David, who summoned a police officer. Police Justice Hoos ordered further examination at Police Headquarters.

Alice Holmes Wayne Street David Wright William Hutton Patrdew Avenue Huttons Miss Holmes Wright Hutton Clus Misa Holmes Samal Wright David Sutton Hoosken

Eighth Republicans to Meet in Bleath Ward

An eighth Republican meeting is planned in Bleath ward at Harrison wrenie on Virginia avenue. The event focuses on a plan of projectorale to spend on a Walidlug ad and a Sandals purchase, with details pending finalization.

Harrison Wrenie Virginia Avenue

Counterfeit Passer Caught

A garbled police report names George Kelly of Garden Terrace Helliken and a Saturday night incident at a Madison Street saloon. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate arrest and committal procedures and the involvement of local authorities.

George Kelly Madson Street

Strike spreads as Barnes mill walkout halts work

A countywide labor dispute escalates after the Building Trades Council orders a boycott at Barnes Manufacturing. Carpenters and allied unions enforce a nine hour labor demand, with agents from the Wood Workers’ Union and others aiding. Despite a large on-site workforce, no violence occurred, and workers vow to press the halt until the nine hour schedule is restored.

Barnes Manufsiccture Company Symployus Urlon Building Trades Connell Huhbun Y Amame Rlit Waittis Carpenterst Chatrice Huison County Colineil Mall FolWoom JavanGe Husiness Agnat T MD Wood Workers’ Union Nu Barnes Council Hall

WIFE COMMITTED BIGAMY Declares Void Marriage

John Burkhart of Kisa petitions the Court of Clune to declare his marriage to Mrs. Smillie Burkhart void on grounds of bigamy. He alleges Emilie Hive got a prior marriage to Frederick Hive on February 1882 in New York, and that the couple lived together until discovery. There are no children, and Burkhart has not wed since. Senator Robert B. Beth counseled for Burkhart.

John Burkart Kisa Court of Clune Smillie Burkart Emilie New York J. W. Gewas Lile Frederick Hiveget

City News Notes on Drederick Seiss and eviction case

A confused report notes Drederick Seiss a two year old Frenchman tied to a dispute on a city avenue. The piece mentions eviction proceedings, a house sans license and notes from a Catholic church director amid municipal ordinances.

Evenue Lykhewey Gir Jersey Avenue Drederick Seiss Weth Weng Seleo Tv House Catholic Sone

Upcoming Gutialio Club Event Noted by Father Sorrell

Fragmented notice lists Father Sorrell anticipating a Gutialio Club gathering next Wednesday. It mentions a plan to Dew Buoowes with several people in attendance and hints at a local social program. The readable text is garbled and contains many unclear phrases.

Father Sorrell Gutialio Club

Weather Indications for New York Ahead of Clearance

Weather bulletin for New York cites a thirty six hour period ending around five tomorrow. Expect clearing tonight with light to moderate southerly winds. A cold front may pass by midday Wednesday with high near 72.

New York Harriet Mavreh

Masters of Fact teased by unseen sources

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases about masters of fact and unseen sources. No clear names, places, dates, or events are readable to anchor a specific news item or outcome.

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