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Newspaper

Jersey City News

Location

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1900

Page

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Democratic Party Prepares Big Vote in Local Elections

City and county Democrats hold ward conferences to field multiple candidates for Street and Water Board Aldermen Justices of the Peace and Constable. They warn against opposing Democrats and name Anthony Haveksmd James & Nolén as Street and Water candidates while pledging loyal service and careful roster control.

Robert Davis Davis Bar Democrats Party Street and Water Board Aldurmen Justines of Ruc James J. McBride Geo D. Cole Laneel Warrin Richarda Murphy John Lyons Christopher Ste Cormucis Peter Tuite John H. Weil James Gallagher Aldarman Petre Mhrhardt Patrick Hantey Davis Association Atea Edward Woeakener William Malmbach Edward Carluck Joseph Dutt Joseph Blaece Otto Meisz Hamburger Turns Veraln J. J. Mueller Amviler Menge Loth

Register Tomorrow Opens Doors for Voters

Tomorrow marks the first day of registration. Polls open at 1 o clock in the afternoon and stay open until nine in the evening. Voters are urged to ensure they are registered before the deadline.

Sixth Ward, Eleventh Ward, Twelfth Ward Democratic Club Meetings

The Sixth Ward club meets at Palmetto Wall Lafayette and Whiton Streets this evening to discuss the forthcoming election. The Eleventh Ward club meets at Spates Hall this evening. The Twelfth Ward club meets tomorrow evening at Spats Hall to endorse candidates. cards have been sent to all members and a rousing meeting is anticipated.

Sixth Ward Democratic Club Palmetto Wall Lafayette Whiton Streets Eleventh Ward Spates Hall Twelfth Ward Spats

New York Paper Claims Hubert Davis Delegation Role

A New York paper claimed Hubert Davis would delegate to a Democratic convention in Air Davinsbene, asserting he had no desire to attend and would not participate in any movement toward a delegate. The report reflected typical inaccuracy in Jersey City affairs.

New York Jersey City Hubert Davis

M Ginley’s Serious Fall After Night Drinking

Patrick Medinney of 192 Randolph Avenue fell while intoxicated near Ailing Alstawlt at three in the morning. He descended a stairway, clipping and flailing down the steep stairs, injuring himself and his wife. He was taken to Cly Fpa tial, where doctors found concussion, facial cuts, and scalp wounds. He is hospitalized in a serious condition.

Patrick Medinney Nox Randolph Avenue Alstawlt Conditin Sinirs BO Clipped Filendive Dows Deeard Tim Toulani Borawil Abd

Sugar Works Open After Starvation Threats

Eleven hundred sugar house employees of the American Sugar Refining Company, kept idle since the start of the panic, learned the works would reopen today for at least one week. Families in many areas faced eviction and hunger as managers denied longer commitments amid overproduction claims. The New York trust office said inquiries would be referred for information.

American Sugar Hellisttit Company York The Trust For Information Sts

Wife Drives Hill QUT Marital Troubles Aired in Chancery

In Asbury Park a divorce case, Robert Am mots versus Catherine Am mots, opened in chancery with Counsellor Hawkins seeking alimony and counsel fees. Am mots testified of years of temper, quarrels, affairs, and separation. wife denied the allegations. Vice Chancellor Amery awarded Catherine Am mots three dollars weekly alimony and legal fees.

Emmons Amery Hawkins Asbury Park Robert Ammots Catherine Aaron Johnson Long Branch Viola Hawking

Thief Shot Through Chase Across City Waters

A noted thief named Ferren Holmes, known to police as Pred Crvlins, evaded officers in Hoboken during a boat chase after burgling Pierce Cove and nearby boats. Detectives tracked him to an abandoned vessel where they found loot worth hundreds, leading to charges for breaking and entering.

Porrenkoings Frederek Ferrinolmee George ‘Crockers New York Hoboken Sing Sing Brooklyn Ferremholmes Majong Ganalbyst Charis Wis Kerrlesn and Peyion Gulwga Hebhardt Charlie Risonér Wes Arrederes Ward Stanton

Missing Woman Woronecki Leaves Home on Friday

Miss Josephine Woronecki of 33 Henderson Street disappeared Friday afternoon after visiting her employer Mrs Werke. Aged twenty, she stands four feet eight inches, weighed about 120 pounds, brunette, last seen in a black brocaded silk dress and black velvet hat. Police issued a general alarm and relatives conducted searches with no trace found.

Miss Woronecki Josephine Worongelel Henderson Stroét Mra. Werke Woroneckt

Hungry man charged in burglary case withdrawn

A poorly dressed immigrant named Adam Sorathy faced First Criminal Court on a break in larceny charge after bakery owner A Moloski alleged bread theft. Sorathy claimed two days without food. judge withdrew the charge and Sorathy was remanded.

Pyle Nervy First Criminal Court A. Moloski Warren Street Adam Sorathy Sorathy Sorarhy Mbarty

Vague note on registration day procedures

Fragmentary OCR indicates registration day details with unclear time notes. The readable portion mentions opening at one o clock in the afternoon and staying open into the evening, urging people to be prepared. No identifiable persons or organizations are confirmed in the readable text.

Elevator Fire At Foot Of Fourth Street Damages Grain Elevator

Fire alarms rang after a blaze broke out in the grain elevator at the foot of Fourth Street. No. 1 Engine Company arrived swiftly, finding overheating of steam bowler cover and wooden jacket ignition. Damage valued at about $200. Chief Brennan investigated misapplied steam pressure and suspected deliberate act to protect the property.

Lavell Fourth Street Campane Wis Lovell John Brennan Ite

William Leddy Convicted in Bayonne Robbery Trial

William Leddy of Bayonne faced Special Sessions Court on a charge of attempted robbery. He claimed mistaken identity, testified he was home by 9 PM, and was corroborated by his stepmother Elizabeth Leddy. The court found him guilty after evidence and prior burglary convictions surfaced.

Whilam Leddy Bayonne Special Sessions Court David Sprote No. St Avenue Sprote Sprotz Leddy Foley Lewes Epstein Sportz David Brodaky Elizabeth Leddy Long Hland Oly

People’s Singing Movement Endorsed by Choral Union of NY

The People's Choral Union of New York endorsed Hudson County extension of the People's Singing movement. Articles of agreement will be signed soon and advertising launched. The movement is non sectarian and aims to recruit members. Jersey City to host an Elementary Light Singing Class starting October first, taught by Miss L Dinning.

N. Eichmann York Street Jersey City Yerey L. Dinning Judson Hall New York

Pugilist Dunn Arrested in Copper Theft Case

William Dunn formerly New Jersey heavyweight champion, and two others were arrested after being found with ten pigs of copper stolen from Lehigh Valley railroad cars. They hired a truck, robbed a car tire at Grand Street and Communipaw, then fled as officer O Connor approached. Dunn implicated his companions, one of whom was Stephen Vanwhan. Dunn and Vanwhan were held for Grand Jury action in $1,000 bonds.

Wilam Dunn Pugillat New Jersey First Street Grand Street O'Connor Dunn Walone Stephen Vanwhan Seventh Street Jerney Avenue Nevin

Registraton polls open noon to nine in evening

Polls will open at one o clock in the afternoon and stay open until nine in the evening. Voters are urged to be prepared and arrive early to cast ballots efficiently.

Parish encuire date set amid church notes

Father Keoust of St Patrick's Catholic Church attended a parish meeting of the Entertainment Cymnalpies of dios Castielie Chub last week. The weekly event was postponed and the parish encuire date was announced for Thursday.

Keoust St. Patrick's Cathole Churen Dios Castielie

Resigned to Fate Fire in Newark

A disastrous Newark fire at Morris and Fourteenth Avenues killed fifteen people, most of them children, as rescuers searched a three story tenement church-turned hostel. Officials suspect arson. Vito Credayo is under suspicion while Virginia Di Plura implicated him, and families mourn amid frantic crowds and hospital stays.

Jersey City News Newark Pitteen Eugens Castillo Baldatort Bald Vito Credayo Virginia di Plura Dijplura Credavo di Plura My Crevado Crevado Precinet

Village Tabernacle Meeting Ends With Thanks On Friday

Mr George Wall moved a vote of thanks for services and it was carried. James Whipple treasurer replied to charges against him accusing him of sympathy with the Hill branch. He called the accusations unfair and unjust and said he never took sides. Dougherty upbraided the trustees accusing him of freeing the lower branch to serve their own plans without consultation. Noonan said he was as good as Mr Scudder and as godly. Members spent the day collecting books from Sunday school, owned by individual members. The new committee will take charge immediately and may occupy the pulpit next Sunday.

First Congregational Society Tabernacle James Whipple Louis Dougherty First Congregational Church and Society First Congregational Church Pubfe Doughesty Congregational Church Eran Tabernacle Mater George Wall Hill Dougherty Giem Joseph D. Noonan Scudder

Old Time Teething Syrup Promises Taming Children Pain

An old and well tried remedy is touted for teething children and diarrhoea. The excerpt describes Mrs Winglow’s syrup as a trusted cure, claiming it can ease teething discomfort and soothe upset stomachs with a simple, gentle formula.

Fire Routs Church House. Injuries Reported in Castile

A fire swept through a two story building once a church on Castile Street, injuring several occupants including Mrs Nuhyttte Baldi and a 6 year old girl. Philip Palme is severely burned and Virgin Kisini reportedly jumped from a third floor window. The fire, blamed on Creodavo a third floor resident, converted the structure into a cemented dwelling. The building, once parish property, is appraised at 82,500 with fourteen bodies found at the market and one at City Hall.

Castile Markue

Registration Opens Tomorrow at 1 PM

Tomorrow marks the first day of registration with polls opening at 1 p.m. and continuing for the day. The notice urges eligible voters to register and participate, highlighting the official polling hours and access details for the registration period.

Kilgauleys Collections and City Legal Advice Clash

Revenue and Street and Water Commissioner Anthony Hauck received a message from attorney William Speer, Kilgauleys agent, noting a plan to force the Central Railroad to remove filling that blocks city land. Speer asks whether to pursue legal action or proceed directly, while Kilgauleys fee of fifty percent is questioned by the commissioners.

Anthony Hauck William H. Speer Michael Kilgauley South Cove Kilcanley Board of Street and Water Commissioners Kleauley Central Railroad Kilcunley Speer Hauck Colonel Smith

Suspicious Death At City Hall Mystery Deepens

A woman, identified as Mrs. Francis Lington of Mexico, died at City Hall this morning after being brought from the Home for Aged Women by Dr. Pyle. Doctors planned an autopsy as authorities termed the case suspicious. she had fallen ill Saturday and was well dressed and respectable.

Francis Lington Pyle Fair-view Hergen Avenues Linghton Mexico Pyt Osborne

Funeral for Patrick Lavelle in New York Church

Large attendance at a solemn requiem mass for Patrick Lavelle father of J Lavelle rector of St Patrick Cathedral and of Rev F ER Lavelle of the American College of Rosse. Interment at Cavalry Cemetery. Reverends Risley Fitzsimmons and Garvey presided. The funeral took place at St Stephen's Church.

New York Patrick Lavelle J. Lavelle St. Patrick Catlhedral F. ER. Lavelle American College of

Man Shot in Newark Saloon Doors Amid Robbery Claims

Special report from The Jerkey City News filed in Newark on March 22 190. Charles Dohnenberger shot and killed Louie White a piano player at Solomon Brown's saloon following a claim of robbery by a rival saloon bartender. The incident involved a bar fight and disputed motives with no clear resolution.

Jerkey City News Newark Charles Dohnenberger Louie White Solomon Brown Brown White Wis

England's Conditions in South Africa Report Delays Bloemfontein

London dispatch reports at March 12 that Lord Roberts may reach Bloemfontein by March 4 at the present progress rate if Boer resistance remains limited. Telegraphs note possible Boer strategy to defend outskirts while Gatacre and Geers approach, with Mafeking relief rumors persisting and political discussion in Parliament about war funding and duration.

Ty Cale London Lord Roberts Bloemfontein Geersig Af Gatacre St James's Gasetts Mafeking Vrum Natal Buller Cape Colony Kitchener Toracy Satraur House of Commons War Office George Wyndham South Mica South Africa Fit Presure

Parnell's Sister On Shamrock Dublin Letter Sparks Debate

Anna Parnell criticizes the Queen's order to wear shamrocks as a symbol of degradation. She urges Irish to reject the insult to their national emblem and hints at ink defacement as a protest. The letter references Willam Redmond's stance and a letter from Dr. Leyds praising Dublin Corporation's sympathy for South Africa.

Dublin Anna Parnell Charles Stewart Parnell South Africa Tose Willam Redmond M. P Lilérk Corporation Protastinie Leyds Transvaal John J. Slaney County Dublin Dublin Corporation United Kingdom

Fragmentary Probate Notes From Local Court Records

A jumbled OCR style notice references registrar timing and court actions involving heirs and estates. It mentions the Lancaster and Airthos reports, and a deed related to a farm, with unclear names and dates. The text hints at executor duties, inheritance provisions, and potential future court involvement.

Waiters of Act Assist at Night Meeting

Poorly legible note shows a local firm offering warehousing and shop items. Mentions Montgomery and Groene streets, with references to Clergy and Cash wholesale, but details are unclear.

Robert Benny Killed By Freight Train Accident

Robert Benny, father of City Attorney James Benny of Bayonne and Assemblyman Beapy, died after being struck by a freight train at West Eighth Street Point station in Bayonne. The 70s native of Scotland had campaigned for Bayonne improvements, and his death follows a collision as he attempted to cross a siding in front of an eastbound milk train. Benny had long been active in local politics and railroad lobbying.

Robert Benny Aiornay James Benny Bayonne Beapy West Eghth Street Point New Jersey Railroad Benny Scotland Dom Prade Cron Bayona Mr. Beney Bett Wilimia

Tonight's Events Dainty Duchess and Ward Club Meeting

Weber's Dainty Duchess Comunne to the Bon Tontorlehr. Motlnd Berend Ward Democratic CWh New Yorkone, Meting, Minkukwe Republicals Club.

Weber Comunne Democratic Cwh New Yorkone Meting Minkukwe Republicals Club

Weather Indications for New York Amid Cold Snap

Weather notes for New York indicate fair to cold conditions over the next six hours ending tonight. East winds prevail. temperatures forecast to be low with potential frigid feel. Hartnett’s Thermometrials reports figures including 3 PM readings and late midnight estimates.

New York Mars Savicinsky

Mourned Widow Samuel Bay services in Jersey City

Died Malona widow of Samuel Bay of New York. Anniversary mass for Pat le and family. funeral details and location at Seventh Street Jersey City. Services scheduled for Tuesday March 33 at 1 PM.

Shere Partick Atalong Pat Leeee Ble Butea KC Heroe Seventh Street Jersey Samuel A

Arlington Cemetery Seeks New Landscape In State

Entrants propose Arlington Cemetery as the nest landscape site in the state. Lot owners face limited exposure to cronies and fencing costs. The cemetery promises moderate prices and flexible payments. Office near Provident Savings Bank at 39 Pen Street, phone listed.

Arlington Cemetery Zersew Provident Bavanes Banke

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Mr. Davis M'Ginley William Leddy the People's Singing Movement City News Notes Kilgauley’s Collections Mr. Lington India Multag Bts England Balfour Parnell Shamrock Hipp Mt. Doy Penjavivanke Supreme Court Lancaster | Phans Airthos Gerber Ebllaven Anguilyees N.Y Clery & Cas Iaren Montgocery Groene Street Wall Street New York and Market St N. J Erie St James City Montgomery Montgomery Street C. P. Bece Oprint Aan Eset Wiels
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