Motives Behind the Tyrannical Finance Board Measure
Assembly debacle and protests erupt over a proposed finance board bill. Republicans push a plan to draw police and firemen to Trenton, while Democrats and some Assembly members condemn it as a political lure. Union leaders object as debates continue toward a third reading amid fierce partisan tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axcemblyman Bachelor
Republican Party
Trenton
Inez
Yversum
Andson
Thuy
Magus Fagan
Fire department pay cut debate gutters city council
Congressman McDermott denounces a proposed reduction as nonsense. Chief Engineer Conway calls the measure an insult, noting firemen work 21 of 24 hours and earn only 1000 yearly while other city workers earn more for less. He urges raises for all firemen regardless of party to reflect hours worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Allin
McDermott
BT No. St
John Conway
Beinz
Freman
Mr. Bacheller
Dance Fete at Tederkranz Hall Draws Democratic Leaders
A crowded German American Democratic Club event at Tederkranz Hall featured ornate decorations and fine baroque music. Prominent politicians from Ward and beyond attended, including John Zeller from Guttenberg, James Nolan, Anthony Hauek, Sullivan, Louis Fink, Cookson, White, Thomas Carroll, and Police Justice Hoos, with Gustav Klingenstein presiding. The grand march led by Counselor Matthews and Miss Matthews set a festive tone as attendees enjoyed social discussions and heart to heart talks between politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tederkranz Hall
Democratic Club
Farweith Ward
Democratic Clu
John Zeller
Guttenberg
James Nolan
Anthony Hauek
Nolan
Sullivan
Louis Fink
Cookson
White
Thomas Carroll
Hoos
Gustav Klingenstein
Matthews
Fortyteen-year-old shoots near homes in town
Theodore Schmidt, 14, of No 2 Tenth Street, went shooting at dogs and birds in the street. Patrolman Kelly arrested him as neighbors watched. He appeared in the First Criminal Court, given a suspended sentence with reprimand, and must obtain a permit to use a rifle kept by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Schmidt
No. 2
Tenth Street
Tenth Strane
Kelly
Wes
Crap Shooters Roundup In Third Precinct
Town youths known for troublesome gambling on Sundays faced a crackdown led by Captain John Kelly of Oakland Avenue Station. Thirteen, ages 14 to 28, were arrested as police halted games on Central Palisade Perry and surrounding streets. Nine were fined two dollars and others warned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
Oakland Avenue
whVem
Murphy
Central Avenue
Peter 1
Luth
Railroad Avenue
Herman Dressler
Edward Johnson
John Hayes
Hearns
Donnell
Palisade Avenue
William Allen
Hirloit Place
George Dietz
Newark Avenue
Perry Street
Schoppe
St. Paul's Avenue
Peter Scanlon
John Scanlon
Paul's Avenue
Schippe
Joseph Whelan
Newaris Avenue
O'Donnell
Patrickingels
Summit
Michael Hartley
Farris Streat
van Winkle Avenue
Morris Rosa
Germania Avenue
Passengers Alarmed On Hoboken Ferry Secaucus Crossing
About one hundred passengers rode the Hoboken ferry Secaucus from Christopher Street at 9 30 pm bound for Hoboken. The vessel rocked violently in heavy wind and rain on the Hudson River with waves sweeping the forward deck. Several women aboard suffered slight seasickness as the boat pitched, but the wind eased shortly afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
Secaucus
Hudson River
Christopher Street
Knights of Columbus Embarkation Day Celebration in Atlantic City
Embarkation Day reunion set for August 23 at Atlantic City under Knights of Columbus Atlantic City Council 405. Religious services, banquet and ball planned with many members and officials attending. For details contact Lovend A. McNamee or committee in charge. list of names and roles provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Atlantc City
Roe Jona Te Kelly
The
A Rage
We Aalbaint
Hugh Ps
W. Carroll Matick
Brazs
Elisabe
Wife sues husband over penny ante gambling
Mrs Wilkins of 72 Greenville Avenue sues TS Willen for divorce claiming he is a professional gambler though he admits only penny ante play up to $1.20 per sitting. The lawyer sought alimony but Vice Chancellor Pitney refused any order. They married in 1885 and he deserted her two years ago.
Prof Bevier To Lecture At St Johns Institute
The next lecture in the St John s Institute course will be given in the chapel tomorrow by Prof Lo Bevier Jr in Miami. The talk will be illustrated by readings from Lowell s works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Institute
Lo Bevier, Jr
Miamon ‘Ruesdl Lowell
Lowell
Ladies Gymnasium Class Opens at St John’s Institute
Parish ladies organize a gymnasium class at St John’s Institute to begin Tuesday evening with Miss Stillman as instructor. The program will cover calisthenics and light apparatus, aimed at offering exercise for women in the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Institute
John's Mediate
Herr Bible Class Social at First Presbyterian Giureh
A Herr Bible Class social will be held Friday evening in the parlors of the First Presbyterian Giureh on Emory street. An illustrated stereopticon lecture titled Egypt Demonstrated by 2 Native will be presented by afr atadii Haphael. All men are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Giureh
Emory Street
Afr
Atadii Haphael
Clan McLeod's annual smoker at Avante House
Clan McLeod No 7 0 5 C crowds to Avante House for its annual smoker event next week. A refined program and excellent refreshments are promised, continuing the benevolent group's community efforts.
Hit Ammon With a Club
Bhierfly France thirty five of 86 PY street assaulted a man at a dummy place in from France's hot parson vice ndance and went to his home. France escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhierfly
France
PY Etreet
Ammauslind Willan Amman
Firastreet
Board of Trade to Hold Monthly Meeting Tomorrow
The Board of Trade will meet tomorrow evening in their room at Becowit Watton Bank. The meeting agendas include the directores’ session and related items. The venue is 1340 BM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Trade
Board of Trade Wii
Becowit Watton Bank
Aary
Directare
The Princess of Meath Parish Service at St Joseph’s
Readers gathered for a jeremiad style service at Joseph’s Church on Baldwin Avenue. The event highlighted charity efforts by the EIP society of Annetta and featured a bralcity extean ea Erthcens of Meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eip’ Society of
Ar Anettt
Joseph's
Chara
Mer
Baldwin Avenue
Struck With a Sledge Hammer at Work Injury
A torn and garbled OCR fragment describes a worker involved in a blunt force incident using a sledge hammer. The readable bits mention age clues and a possible location but fail to provide clear names, dates, or outcomes. The main action is an injury at a workplace with a hammer.
Te Ran Over An Infant Chronicle Snippet
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a violent incident involving an infant and a man associated with a numbered group. Readable elements indicate morning timing and a forcible act, with limited additional identifying details available.
Jersey City Water Dispute Prompted by Mayor Conference
Mayor Fagan orders another four o'clock meeting with Street and Water Commissioners and Finance Board to push a definite plan for city water works. The note stresses the commissioners retain decision making and aim to relieve city embarrassment through agreed action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagan
Board of Streat Ang
Water Commissioners
Mayor Aid Board
Street Water Commissioners
Street and Water Board
Jersey City
N. J
Street and Water ‘Commissioners
Finance Board
Finance Commissioners
Hoboken Eyes Boston Style Meadow Drainage Plan
Hoboken Common Council and Mayor Lankering toured Boston to study its meadow drainage system. They favor adopting a similar pumping setup for Hoboken despite past high costs and lengthy discussion. Plans have repeatedly failed for being incomplete or too costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
Lankering
Boston
Boston Meadows
Ho‘poken's
George Johnson Ordered to Pay Alimony and Fees
In Rahway, George Johnson of Union Switch and Signal Company faces a divorce suit brought by Anna Buskirk Johnson. Vice Chancellor Pliney signs an order for Johnson to pay his wife $6 weekly and her counsel nothing. Johnson pledges to contest, claiming no obligation to support his wife amid allegations of desertion and cruelty. His income is listed as $1,500 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Rahway
Union Switch and Signal Company
Pliney
Anna Buskirk Johnson
Johnson
E. 8
Savage
Jal
Vis
Verein Frohsin entertains Jeravy City Heights fans
The Damen Verein Frohsin of Jeravy City Heights hosted a mont delightful entertainment in Central hall to foster family ties. The committee in charge included Mrs Adolph Gloustein Mrs Robert Buge Mrs George Spett Mrs Louis Kohler and Mrs Bernard Klinger with Miss Linwie Steifel among the entertainers. Officers listed show Bibrecht as vice president and other names as treasurer secretary and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damen Verein
Frohsin
Jeravy City Heights
Adolph Gloustein
Robert Buge
George Spett
Louis Kohler
Bernard Klingerwwii
Stuven Kelly
Linwie Steifel
The
Verein
Bibrecht
Mrs
Born
Meyer
Arermaty
Bupe
Tree Rer
Erin's Day Parade of the Hibernians in Hudson County
The Ancient Order of Hi- Se Erin parade formed at Ablugdin Square and marched under Division No 4 from Seven teenth and Henderson to Pavonia and Grova streets. John Cavanagh led as marshal with Patrick Smith Farrell and Cestelier as aides. Resolutions praised Boer forces and condemned Britain, sending copies to Kruger Stein and Boer delegates. Crowds cheered as bands played and riders adorned green feathers and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Wits
Greta
Norton Stentoon
York
Ablugdin Square
Peete
Cavanaghs Sakae
Hendéraon Street
Yestern Ol
Great Britain
County Board of Hibernians
Hudson County
Orange Ree
Transvaal
Kruger
Stein
Orange Free State
John Cavanagh
Patrick Smith
Patrick Farrell
Patrick Cestelier
Trerede
Division No. 4
Seventeenth and
Henderson Streets
Thirteenth Street
Jersey Avenue
Ninth Street
Hamilton Place
Eighth Street
Sixth Street
Henderson Street
Pavonia Avenue
Grova Street
Seventeenth Street
Elks' Novelty Minstrels Set for April Shows
Rehearsals point to the Elks minstrels, dubbed the Joly Good Felons, as the grandest show yet. April 9 and 10 promise a heavy vaudeville program with Horaley featured, forty Indies in burnt cork, and a strong musical lineup including the Amity Quartette. The end women include Miss Botryse Hauser, Mrs Dencek, and Miss Etruserad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Joly Good Felons
The
Tne
Horaley
Jersey City
Miss Botry
Se Hauser
Dencek
Misa
Amity Quartette
Busines
Odette
Durin
Mortgage charge against Mrs Jennie Chapman
Mrs Jennie Chapman is accused of grand larceny after allegedly mortgaging furniture belonging to Charles Lewellin of New York, who says she took and pledged the items to settle a debt. Chapman testifies Lewellin owed her for board and allegedly permitted the mortgage to satisfy the debt. case postponed to Saturday with James D. Maitnity as counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Chapman
Belmont Avenue
Charles ¥. Lewellin
New York
James D. Mait
Nity
Chapman
Schwab to Speak to Bergen Boys Brigade Tomorrow Night
Charles M Schwab president of the United Steel Trust will deliver an address before the Boys Brigade of the Bergen Reformed Church tomorrow night. About three hundred people are expected to attend as he travels and discusses the country’s great industries with the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
Lapture
Boys’ Brigade
Preasant
Charles M. Schwab
United Btael Trust
Bergen Reformed Church
Mr. Schwab
Thief’s costly mistake after failed street robbery
A streetwise thief tried to rob Thomas Saliniek, proprietor of a shop at 56 Honderavn Street. He paid with a counterfeit $10, grabbed $10 and $2 in change, then fled. Saliniek chased the robber to a streetcar at Grove and Nineteenth, where the man boarded toward Hoboken. The robber returned the $2 bill but escaped into darkness, the counterfeit $10 bill later identified as fake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Saliniek
Honderavn Steel
Hicatore
Baliniac
Baliatski
Nineteenth
Grove Atreats
Hoboken
Salatski
bin Reals
Saliniek
Saliniski
Mlutnite
Fugitive Mrs Schoemrock Delivered to New York Detective
Mrs Louisa Schoemrock, seized at 1 6 Hudson Street Hoboken as a fugitive, was brought to the city and confined in the awaiting wardment. She faces New York charges for violating the excise law and running a saloon in her name where a young girl died after an operation. Her husband was initially arrested. license evidence showed the saloon license was issued in her name. She fled the city, was traced to New York, and Chief Murphy aided the search before Jersey City detectives located her at 116 Hudson Street, Hoboken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Schoemrock
Hudson Street
Hoboken
Europe
Ozklané Avenue
Robert Stephenson
Blughampton
New York
Murphy
Jersey City
Hudsom Street
Hotoken
Four Months Old Child Found Crying on Ocean Avenue
Acting Patrolman Simon of the Fifth Freemet Station found a four month old infant crying in the hall at No. 18 Ocean Avenue at 2 AM Sunday. The child wore a bite and blue dress a long white coat and a small cap. No one in the neighborhood knew the child’s parents. Simon brought the infant to the police station and Matron Wyatt of the women’s prison took charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
Freemet
Ocean Avenue
Wyatt
Disorderly House Raid Narrows to Court Action
Detective Dan Lee raided a disorderly house at 48 York Street run by Charles Lawrence. Charles Lawrence held in five dollars by Grand Jury. Thomas Mannion of Na Uk Monmouth Street, Ethel Harrison of 20 Grand Street, and Adella Millnaph of Navy Street Brooklyn were arrested. Alberta, Lawrence’s wife, 22, discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Lee
Charles Lawrence
York Street
Alberta
Thomas Mannion
Na UK Monmouth Street
Ethel Harrison
Grand, Street
Adella Millnaph
Navy Street
Brooklyn
Lawrence
Mannion
Fireman John Sweeney to be tried at Fire Commission meeting
Fireman John Sweeney of Engine Company No 3 on Mercer Street will be brought up on charges for disobeying orders at the Fire Commission meeting next Wednesday evening. Also on the agenda bids for a new engine house at Grand Street and Manning Avenue for Engine Company No 17 will be received and a contract awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sweeney
Engine Company No. 3
Mercer Street
Sacha Conway
Grand Street
Manning Avenue
Ingine Company No. 17
Altercation Leaves Man with Knife Cut at Home
Johnn 3fc. Mahon, 20, of 18 Wightewath Street, was cut on the left index finger during a morning fight with his brother Martin at their home. He went to Seventh Street station before being sent to City Hospital for dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnn
Mahon
Wightewath Street
Martin
Seventh Street
City Hospital
Payne Association Sets Date for Arlington Park Picnic
The William W. Payne Association of the Third Ward met last Saturday at their new grid house No 64 Jersey Avenue. Arrangements for the club picnic at Arlington Park on May 25 were completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Payne Association
Third Ward
Jersey Avenue
Qehich
Arlington Park
Ninth Ward Democrats Plan Euchre Night Prizes
The Ninth Ward Democrats announce a club meeting tonight to organize a euchre event at Philips Hall on April 4. City Collector Robert Davis will contribute prizes, with a number of handsome prizes donated for the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
Democratic Club
Artarte
Phblips
Robert Davis
Fire Burns Briefly At Brick Foundry On Warren Street
Sparks from a boat furnace stack ignited a small fire at a two story brick building on Warren Street near a brass foundry. Firemen extinguished the blaze quickly with little damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Street
Street fragment notes Mary Van Virbo incident fate
Fragmentary street text mentions Mary Van Virbo with unclear location at Summit Avenue. Shell was taken to her by Buc Yeoliman. Further readable details are limited and cannot establish a full event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary_ Van Virbo
Buc Yeoliman van Batnen
Central Guiding and Loan Association Event At Central Hall
A fragmented notice details a gathering at Central Hall with evening events and talks. It mentions guiding and loan topics, with references to dates and speakers, though many words are garbled. The readable items point to a community meeting and related activities hosted by the organization.
Copper Kings Meet at Park Widened Talk of Ore Shipments
A fragmented report details meeting participants including Hongo 1b Oak Park Jn W McCormick and the McCormick Bank’s Mr Gram president of the Orinoco Company with ties to the United States and British relations. Dreyfus heads Wert pals Company, Sth Nebeker of Utah is an expert uranium engineer, Ex-Judge Boyce Western counsel, Ex-Judge Noonan Eastern counsel. The firm has paid print costs about 9.00 and plans machinery and ore shipments in large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongo
Oak
Park
McCormick
Tost
Helo
McCormick Bank
Salt Lake City
Gram
Laalko
Orinoco Company
Orimes
Cumming
United State
Hugliad
Cleveland
Mir. Dreyfus
Wertpals Company
Sth Nebeker
Utah
Aml Mutailyreid
Boyce
Noonan
Ly Syow
Ttea
Jersey Cadet Delights Prince Henry with Riding Display
Flemington spectators watched Cadet Hert from Promecutor 96 perform a daring horsemanship exhibition for Prince Henry of Prussia at the Military Academy of Went Burnt. Cadet Murr of Hunterdon County starred, leaping and landing on the horse’s back with precision as the crowd roared. The royal visitor praised the feat, and Cadet Hert, a member of the graduating class, hails from Freemington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Prince Honry
Prussia
Germusia
Miliary Academy
Hert
H. Bardette Murr
Hunterdon County
Wolfe
Stanillie
Caldael
Sarde
Pinoy
Cader
Pim
Engineer asphyxiated in Hoboken hotel room
Joseph W. Sood a locomotive fireman for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway was found dead from asphyxiation in a Washington Hotel room Hoboken. The gas set in the room was partly to tarped. He is believed to have entered the room on Saturday night by mistake or accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Sood
G&l
Washington
Hoboken
Sunder
Scott
Henry Klussmann Buried at Newark Avenue Home
The funeral of Henry D. Klussmann, a dry goods merchant of this city, occurred today at his late residence 77 Newark Avenue. The service drew a large attendance and members of guest societies accompanied the hearse to New York Bay Cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Klussmann
Weil-Kausen
Newark Avenue
Trant
New York Bay Cemetery
Arcade Pleasure Club Dance at Barr's Hall Palisade Congress
Arcade Pleasure Club hosted a reception at Barr's Hall Palisade Avenue and Congress Street. Noted attendees included Standard Quartette Club members Robert Letenverger Chris Korsen George Wit han Willam Pfeifer Charles Hragnes and Gustav Weldermen. A pleasant dance followed the stage entertainment with refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcade Pieaedte Club
Barr's Hall
Palisade Avenue
Congress Street
Aturdy
Gurtav Holmen
Standard Quartette Club
Rebert Letenverger
Chris Korsen
George Withan
Willam Pfeifer
Charles Hragnes
Qparied Boetjer
Gustav Weldermen- Atanat Enjoyable Dakce
Avery
White's case postponed amid absence of judge
Contempt proceedings involving Dr. G Wallace White and several others before Chancellor Pitney adjourned for one week due to the absence of Judge Robert S Hudson. Application by Mr Charles D Thompe seeks to show cause for the adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wallace White
Hmehty
Julia Raton
George Krieger
Henry Spite
Charles Gebhard
Pitney
Robert S. Hudspeth
Charis D ‘Thompe
Fragmented local notice about workers and incidents
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions individuals Antonio Roms and Treakion at a factory. It references feet being crushed and a watt of fii, Penney banks, and several garbled names. Overall details are obscured and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Roms
White
Fii Penney Banks
Eris
Rector Rejoins No Attack On Y M D Ay
Fragmented OCR summary reports a church debate over a rector defending the YMCA against accusations of targeting boys. The rector argues the association is fit for youths while criticizing unspecified critics for misstatements and misinformed views about religious guidance and youth clubs.
Griffin Buys A Town In Jersey City News
Special to The Jersey City News from Elizabeth on March 34. The entire town of New Orange was sold yesterday at sheriff sale after a fire destroyed many buildings. Nearly 200 employees were reportedly forced from their homes as houses were burned and rebuilt. The event centers on Griffin of Jersey City acquiring the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orange
Jersey City
Runaway youths from St Joseph's Home in York
Police seek two boys, Water and Ray Mulvey, who fled St Joseph's Home in York on March 10. They are described as 4 feet tall, dressed in uniform paste and blue striped wool and tiger cape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josuph
York
Jn Water
Ray Mulvey
Beth
Puyomta Brand Stumbles as Early Tet Sparks Fear
Fragmentary lines describe a disturbance tied to Tet celebrations causing fear and unsettled markets. References to 22 and Cheacy Gam atmosphere imply tensions and unstable conditions amid festive events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puyomta
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Wicked
Nance Board
Ringer
Wdermot
Hudson
Wingow
Bren
Loose
Theodore Schmit
Knights OF Columbus
Prof
Bevier
Bible Class
Clan M'Leod
Meath
Erie Mallroan Winye
Groves
Atk Daftane
Street and Water
George
Verein Frohsin
Elks’ Novelty
Lewellin
Payne Association Meets
White Star Club
Blur
CIA
Prosperous
Ceetral Hall
Whuren
Ader
Tee Arly
Covonina Company
Prince Henry
Flemington
Henry Klussman
Arcade Pleasure Club
Association
Stoddard
Scathard
Betty Mons Weninus
Griffin
ST. Joseph's
West Hartnett
Mobanse
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