CULF OPENS CITY GANT STAND AGAINST NEW DICTATOR
The report shows Mr Ringle active at Tren ton opposing the new Republican dictator. The mayor's million worth of schemes is under scrutiny as political tensions rise in the city.
11 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1902
Page
1
The report shows Mr Ringle active at Tren ton opposing the new Republican dictator. The mayor's million worth of schemes is under scrutiny as political tensions rise in the city.
The article depicts Mayor Pagan angrily defending plans for a new high school and hospital while city finance leaders warn against the $1,050,000 expenditure. It notes a contentious meeting with Board of Finance, Flowsee officials, and Minute Commissioners, with opposition to park improvements baths and dispensaries.
Special to The Jersey City News Pat Bin mayor of Trenton visited Brute Howe last evening with a slim delegation including Finance Commissioner Jacob Flogle and Alderman-at-Large. Anthony Brock did not wish to be seen as aligned with the mayor but appeared independently. The mayor pressed plans for free dispensaries baths and other measures to win public favor while Fagan dismissed the finance board’s million dollar claim and warned bonds may be needed for various purposes.
Fragmented notice mentions the Young Men's Republican Club planning a meeting or event this evening and references a schedule or agenda. The text is garbled but indicates a Monday evening session around March 3 and a discussion likely tied to an association or committee. Event date appears March 3.
Visitors last evening included Captain Jack Gratem aiming to amend the Hudspeth bill to exclude assault and battery from disqualifications for municipal appointments. Henry V. Snyder and Miss Elizabeth Alle sought changes to guard teacher salaries. Augustus Peh secured an amendment for a West Hoboken free library site, with Carnegie pledging 95 000 for a library. Benjamin Edge appeared before the Appropriation Committee with Rahway Reformatory officials to push building plans, as Gopelli and Landrise attended on related matters.
The Sisters of Peace of St. Joseph Home at Washington and York streets, which includes the Hotel Washington, appear to be starting construction on the corner property. Workmen were seen placing lumber on the site, with rumors of a temporary frame building as an addition to the home while a brick stone structure is planned after the lease ends. The exact plans remain unconfirmed.
A Hudson Co Boss Carpenters Association meeting at Avenue House debated a plan to grade Journeymen carpenters by ability but took no definite action. Contractor Simmons proposed the idea while Joseph Jewkes opposed it arguing it would degrade the trade. Eight new members joined and by-laws were adopted. A proposal to hire a non craft business agent was considered but not decided. Next meeting set for next Monday night at Avenue House.
Rich men of Jersey City attend the Jersey City Master Plumbers meeting held last Thursday evening. New applications for membership. officers elected for the year include A Becker as President J H Joams First Vice President W H Stone Second Vice President C Suik Financial and Recording Secretary M P Moran Treasurer W J Cross Sergeant in Arms J Heatherton. Board of Trustees chosen Hustherton J A Joans and Brilk. President Hecker named a committee on Hoomses: T Meather ton J A Joan P Sprouls A Werner and GW Knoll.
The funeral of John J Murphy of 14 Sussex Place will be from St Peter's R C Church Fork and Van Vorst streets tomorrow at 9 A M A High Mass will honor his soul He was a well known jovial character in the lower city The procession will include Paulus Hook Council Knights of Columbus Jersey City Lodge and P O Eties ch P.O. Eties
Mrs. Benjamin Otto wife of Pastor Otto of the North Capitol Church has been at Christ Hospital for a week recovering after an operation. The procedure was successfully performed by Dr. J. Ho Baumann. Otto Willemian remains at the hospital for observation.
Mayor Fagan calls Board of Finance Coroners Street and Water Commissioners Chief Engineer Garwood Ferris and Clerk Geo Bouton to a 2 4 o'clock conference to decide whether to extend the Flynn Jersey City Water Supply contract to December 3 1903 for the construction of the new water works. Officials disagree on penalties and timing with arguments on public supply and costs.
An unclear fragment describes a syrup for children and a warning about upset stomach and diarrhea. It mentions the palm and wind coun and a note about vegetable per bate, but the full meaning is obscured. The piece reads like an old household remedy note with fragmented lines and no clear author or date.
Trenton report outlines partisan maneuvering as Jersey City seeks 550000 in new bonds for underground conduits and public works. Bills favor Republicans, with Reed, Fagan, Leavitt, and McKee shaping measures on voting, city offices, park dedications, and library site funding with Carnegie offer.
The annus ball of the P. J. Costello Association of the Sixth Ward was held last evening at Wood's Hall with a grand march led by Mr and Mrs P J Costello. Junior and senior staff organized floor duties and arrangements under James Pearl Joan J Connolly Patrick Fallon and several others.
A Newark based railway director says within eighteen months travelers could ride teams nationwide to New York by trolley. The New York and New Jersey Railroad Company advances with terminal real estate purchases on Greenwich Village and Hudson Street blocks. Assets include tunnels and franchises from the old Hudson Tunnel Railway Company, transferred to Frederick B. Jennings and later sold to the New York and New Jersey Railroad Company for 162000, after waiving a 370000 mortgage. Alfred B. Marling and Horace S. Ely & Co. expanded holdings in Greenwich Village as land values rose sharply.
In Trenton on March 11 12 powerful influence pressured the Senate Committee on Railroads and Canals to delay the Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel bill. The committee members were Miller of Salem McCarter of Essex and Gathith of Warren. Reported motives included payback to help Frank Briggs in State Treasurer race and other unspoken aims. Last night the bill was assured to pass without further hitch.
Edward Banks a ten year old colored boy was found yesterday at Erie and Fifth streets with both legs frozen below the knees and hands frozen. He had run away from home weeks ago and claimed no home at first but later said his parents live at 4104 Fifth street. He is in City Hospital where doctors say amputation is not needed though his condition is serious following the recent storm. Mr and Mrs Banks visited the hospital last night to learn of their son's status.
Samual Bright, white grandson-in-law of the centenarian known as Black Tom Thompson, reports the aged man has contracted smallpox and is confined at Latkre Hill Contagious Disease Hospital. Medical staff say Black Tom refuses vaccination, claiming he has survived a century without disease and will risk the remaining years of life.
The body recovered from the Hackensack River at Newark Avenue on Sunday has been identified as P. Kenney by Mrs. Lirsiy Downes of 20 Concert Street, Brooklyn, who is his daughter. He had been missing since early January.
A fragmentary note mentions a medical preparation or treatment involving bromoquinine compounds and a two day timeline. The damaged text references enube and groves sianaties, but the exact purpose and entities are unclear from the readable portion.
Prince Henry prepares to sail from Hoboken after a New York farewell visit. Mayor Low and the United Singing Society join Hoboken crowds to bid him adieu as the Deutschland departs. Police report three pickpocket suspects detained in the busy waterfront mood.
Letter to the editor criticizing an ordinance interpretation by Captain McKaig and city officials. He argues the law has long stood since 1849 and targets illegal dives, not legitimate groups, and asserts the mayor’s support. He accuses critics of wardship and calls for proper enforcement without punishing innocent gatherings.
A fragmented OCR note from a 20th century page shows stray letters and broken phrases. The readable bits hint at discusses of Persia and air or voice, but the context remains unclear. The item resembles a brief sidebar or classifieds fragment with lost surrounding text.
Hudson County officials seek action after numerous complaints about questionable resorts near North Hudson towns. Assistant Prosecutor Vickers and detectives report dances and entertainments attracting youths with little restraint. Grand Jury to hear from mayors, police chiefs, and officials Friday on alleged violations and enforcement failures.
The readable text hints at a violent incident at an address where a man named Crance or Crance lived. A wife or partner Valentina is mentioned, with a murder scene described indirectly. The narrative references a nearby grocery, an apparent stabbing or beating, and a discovery by a grocer and others. The account is fragmentary and lacks complete names, dates, or outcomes.
A garbled notice mentions fireman Dunne and his wife Mrs Mary Dunne with possible divorce or legal action. It references Stevenson and a view or decision likely tied to custody or marital status, amid unclear OCR fragments. The snippet suggests a court or legal matter affecting Dunne and Stevenson, with no clear dates or places readable.
Court calendar lists sessions held March 1 to March 26 with entries for Myren, Cirwilt, Daly, and others. Supreme Court on Saturday March 13. Grand jury scheduled Friday with at-wolves noted.
Fragmentary weather note appears to predict patterns for Toronto region with unclear terms. The readable segments reference wind, precipitation, and time frames but lack coherent details or dates. Further context needed for a precise forecast.
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