Canal Tangle Reed's bill to appoint inquiry commission passes
In Trenton on March 1 the New Jersey Senate debated abandonment of the Morris Canal. Senator Pitney urged a commission to inform the public, while Hudspeth opposed delaying action and warned of costs. Debate focused on Jersey City's water needs and the project’s long history with the canal plan pending further discussion and possible adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Jersey
Trenton
Senate
Legislatura
Heed
Symimingsian
Fito
Pitmy
Cross
Pitney
Hudspeth
Jersey City
East Jersey Water Company
Rockaway
Flynn
Hud
Ward
Sesgiono
Thipante Water Company
Pisa
Jersey Cine
East Jorroy
Hudspeth bill on state rent rights and canal abandonment
The Legislature debated the Hudspeth measure to surrender rent rights and the canal abandonment. Critics warned it could affect state water interests and canal ownership. The bill passed 15 to 4 as Hudspeth defended Jersey City’s water needs while opponents questioned charter implications and timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudspeth
Reed
Canal Company
Pitney
Dili
Reapportionment Bill Passes House In Jersey City
Special to The Jersey City we March 19 2001 The Senate bill for reapportionment of Assemblymen cleared the House with light opposition from Democrats. One seat moved from Hunterdon and Warren to Hudson and Essex. A debate over the new Congressional districts produced quips about partisanship with Lewis Marks Dennin and Abbott weighing in. The bill passed with Democrats voting solidly against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Phanton
Senate
House
Hunterdon
Waren
Hudson
Essex
Lewis
Marks
Wey
Money Appropriations Stir Jersey City News Commentary
Special report from Trenton March 1 1901 covers an Appropriations Committee meeting. Notable items include 14700 for extra ground at Kearny Soldiers Home and 10000 for the Trenton Armory. Critics denounce Republican hypocrisy over armory funding while Morris Plains asylum officials seek 57000 for a新 building, state approval tied to legislative action, and Palisades park funding debated with Wakeley and Perkins cited as spokesmen. The committee adjourned to Wednesday for a final hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City News
Trenton
Kearny
Marrelly
Morris Plains Asylum
Moses K. Everitt
Rabney Reformatory
Palisades Commission
Palisades
Senator Wakeley
Batgen
George F. Perkins
The
Communion
New York
Trenton Adjourning Friday Ends Legislature
Fragmentary report notes will adjourn on Friday as the legislature ends its session. Worsening weather as Boreal Front City delivers wet conditions. Readable elements include date and adjournment action.
Senate and House Agree on Adjournment and Quarries Reform
The Senate approved a House joint resolution fixing adjournment for the day. Ross and Sanford win against Palisade Park opponents as an amendment exempts Sanford and Ross quarries from park purchase. The Senate also passed Stokes bills on street railway operation continuity after two years and clarified one ordinance facts. Other measures include delinquent tax collector for towns over 70 population, Hackensack main street macadam, sewer and drainage acts, territory set off from Rivervale to Delran, three annual term courts, and monthly adjournments.
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Senate
Messrs
Ross & Sanford
Sanford & Ross
Stokes
General Corporation
Seb
Hackensack
Road and PPE The Jersey City Water Supply Conflict
Jersey City Board of Street and Water Commissioners received a March 1901 communication arguing the road between Pen Horn Creek and Tonnele Avenue lies outside city jurisdiction as a county road. The Water Supply Company seeks to lay water mains under unimproved portions by petitioning county authorities, and the board passed over the mayor’s veto to grant the right of way through the county road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Street and Water Commissioners
Jersey City
Pen Horne Creek
Tonnele Avenue
Jersey City Water Supply Company
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Allan L. ‘McDermott
Corporation Counsel
Hig Honor
Tonnele and
Cartonaventea
Faithful After Bath Inventor Hensiker's Dog Guards Shop
Inventor Emil Hunziker died of pneumonia in St Francis Hospital after living reclusive at No 58 Forest Street. Undertaker Howard Blocker seeks settlement of the estate. two sisters consent to quick settlement while a Long Island sister objects, claiming more funds exist. Police seized the closed machine shop six weeks ago after inspecting the premises. Hunziker, once wealthy, was said to invent the stem winding watch and other devices including a pedal working apparatus for bicycles. He left no apparent money.
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Hensiker
Howard Blocker
Jackson Avenue
Emil
Hunziker
St. Francis Hospital
Forest Street
Blocker
Hunssler
New York Bay
Paterson
New York
Long Island
Haa
County Cavan Ball Draws Large Attendance at Imperial Hall
Imperial Music Hall on Gregory Street hosted the County Cavan Men’s Social and Benevolent Association alathau muat ball last evening. The event drew over two hundred couples, with Mele X.Mennensy providing music for the old time country dances and Thomas Dolan guiding the grand march with Miss Hose McGovern. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Patrick Dolan and Mr and Mrs John McGrath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Music Hall
Gregory Street
County Cavan Men's Social and Benevolent Association
Dance Truste
Mele X.mennensy
Mloor
Thomas Dolan
Hose McGovern
Patrick Dolan
John McGrath
Grand Jury criticized after Sullivan poolroom case
Dr. John D. McGill, president of the lice Hoard, was subpoenaed to testify at the Grand Jury session over the dismissal of the Sullivan poolroom case. He asserted the jury failed to indict despite evidence and police efforts, prompting threats of further developments at the adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. McGml
Lice Hoard
Uel Billivan
Parents Avenue
Allege
Sullivan
McGill
Grand Jury
Police Department
Hoboken Officials Debating Local Teacher Residence Rule
Hoboken's Commissioners of Public Instruction discuss suspending Rule No 48 which requires local residence for all teachers. Commissioner Keresey calls the rule narrow minded and American arguing it forces graduates to rent rooms in Hoboken. Commissioner Johnstone defends the rule as protecting local business interests and opposes suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
Johnstone
Meekness theme at Friendly Sons dinner in Delmonico's
At the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 117th anniversary dinner in Delmonico's Congressman Allan L. McDermott of New Jersey spoke on meekness and corporate power, recalling St. Patrick's teaching. Attendees from Jersey City included Andrew J. Corcoran and Monsignor Robert Seton. Also noted is Pavonia Brand Early June Canned Peas for sale at local stores and wholesalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman McDermott
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Allan L. McDermott
Delmonico's
New Jersey
O'Gorman
McDermott
St. Patrick
Jersey City
Andrew J. Corcoran
Robert Seton
St. Joseph's R. C. Church
Corcoran
Pavonia
E Mayors Will and Grandchild Trust Dispute in Hoboken
Vice Chancellor Pitney heard the Hoboken will case of William H. Bills, late Hoboken mayor, with a $10,000 estate. The question was how much to set aside for his four year old grandson Ellis Gallagher. The court ordered $2.50 weekly to Ellis’s grandmother plus $50 to Mrs Gallagher for grandson’s care, with future increases.
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Pitney
Wiliam H. Wills
Hoboken
Board of Freeholders
Hudson County
Hills
Catharine
Catherine ‘Bills
Hannah Gallagher
Young Ellis
Catharineitis
J. R. Besson
Gallagher
Bilis
Hillis
James F. Minturn
Mrr
Mra. Gallszher
Cable A C Ball Hosts Annual Event At Wood's Hall
The Cable Athletic Club held its twenty first annual ball last night at Wood's Hall on Barrow Street. The scheduled fight did not take place, but the event proceeded in grand style with officers P F Flynn, David F Fleming, M J Tierney, P H O Neill, M J Butler, John C Hartnett, J A Campbell and a committee of arrangements led by John Cleary and KE Murphy among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable Athletic Club
Wood's Hall
Barrow Street
Minkakwa Republicans Move Back To Old Quarters
At a Minkakwa Republican Club meeting on Ocean Avenue the Executive Committee was directed to arrange returning to the old two story building annex to No. 20 school. The group discussed Jersey City mayoral prospects and amused speculation centered on Reuben Simpson as a potential Republican nominee, tentatively welcomed by the club.
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Minkakwa Republican Club
Ocean Avenue
No. 20
Jersey City
Reuben Simpson
Edward Fry
Meskill Honored at Warren Athletic Club Meeting
The Warren Athletic Club held a weekly meeting at its club rooms 188 Grand Street and passed unanimous resolutions to hold the annual games at Baldwin Park on Saturday, June 2. Corresponding secretary R. C. Buckley resigned as vice, replaced by PL J. Beet. The club plans a basketball game with the King’s Sons Team of Lafayette at the clubrooms on Thursday evening, March 2, at 7 PM, with members urged to attend promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Athletic Club
Baldwin Park
R. C. ‘Buckley
PL J. Beet
Clb
Arangine
King's Sons
Lafayette
Tatters Rooms
At & P.M
Monticello and Communaw Series Milk Wagon Crash
A serious accident occurred when Neware car No 461 struck a hired milk wagon in Monticello. The horse was cut in several places but the driver and others escaped serious injury. The incident halted traffic briefly and prompted an investigation by local authorities.
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Monticello
Communinaw
Neware
Horden
Dani
Sociability Evening At Dr Herrs Church Promotes Home Society
Hudson County Gas Company prices mentioned as ten fifty and twelve dollars. Elected yesterday at the annual meeting in Dr Herr's Church, the Ladies' Home Society of the First Presbyterian Church on Emory Street chose officers for the year. Mrs Willard Fisk remains president with Mrs John McMaster, Mrs Henry Dickinson, and Mrs Charles Be Gray serving as officers. About fifty ladies attended a business session followed by a social hour and refreshments.
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Dr. Herr’s Church
Ladies’ Home Society
First Presbyterian Church
Emory Street
The
Home Society
Bette
Willard Fisk
John McMaster
Henry Dickinson
Charles Be Gray
Seventh Ward Democratic Club Names Committees For Year
President Duff appointed multiple committees at the Seventh Ward Democratic Club meeting on Ocean Avenue. The membership committee will verify age limits, while dues questions prompted talk of revenue options. harmony prevailed as rivalries faded and support for the party remained strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duff
Seventh Ward
Democratic Club
Ocean Avenue
Peace
Har~mony
Hoe
Wee
Eigieen
Democratic Party
Mrank Daly
Henry Warner
James Hurley
M. I. Fagan
Edward Barr
George B. Reilly
Miles McCarron
Sungerman
J. Flacher
John Prout
Timothy Aaron
Paul Revere
B. Whalen
John Fitzgerald
George Hauser
Joseph P. Murray
B.A. Vroeland
Women Department Plans For Next Year At Hasbrouck Club
The Home Department of the Woman’s club discussed next year’s program featuring debates on subjects like education and prepared foods. Mrs George F Hough was elected chairwoman and will select topics for the April 15 meeting at Mrs George R Hough’s residence.
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Tuk
Louise
Ada D. Puller
Mire Walter Hae
Airs
George R. Hough
Ormcage
Avenue
Inal
George F. Hough
Electra
Lela Hinds
Ais
Hough
Ale
Dali
Clea
Tre Hough
Jesus
Rte No
Hasbrouck Institute
Asi
Haiga
Harriet P. Eaton
Spank
Weather Indications From New York Report
Weather indications from New York on March 12 1911 for thirty six hours ending midnight forecast likely fair but tomorrow may bring cloud cover southeast winds noted. Hartnett's Thermononstrienl Report cited as basis for the forecast.
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New York
Hartnett
Lassies Afternoon Whist Club Entertained by Mrs Clark
Afternoon Whist remains popular with practice clubs. The Lassies’ Afternoon Whist club met yesterday at Mrs Edward Clark’s residence 2 Beatly Avenue for cards refreshments and sociability. The next gathering is set for Monday April 1 at Mrs Mattocks 47 Crescent Avenue. Members include Mrs Mattocks Mrs George Reed Mrs Daniel Bowly Mrs Sisson Jo Mrs John Headdon third Mrs Edward Clark Mrs George Wilkinson and Mrs Daniel Evarts.
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Clark
Bentley Avenue
Lassies
Edward Clark
Beatley Avenue
Mattocks
Crescent Avenue
George Reed
Daniel Bowly
Sisson
John Headden
George Wilkinson
Daniel Evarts
MISS FISHER LECTURE AT Mrs Dixon fifth in Lent course
Miss Alice Fisher of New York lectured at Mrs Jonathan Dixon's Jersey Avenue yesterday afternoon marking the fifth lecture in the Lenten course. Her topic Geothe offered a vivid life portrait with strong critiques of his works. The sixth and final lecture on Monday will cover Bismarck with several attendees named among the members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Dixon
Alice Fisher
New York
Jersey Avenue
Yester
Dixon
Bismarck
EB. B. C. Young
Menry Traphagen
G. W. H. Brinkerhoff
Piemming
Warren Dixon
J. Francks McCoy
Alexander Post
R. M. Jarvis
William Lutkins
W. E. Pearson
Ave Maria Play Mesmates at St Pauls Church Hall
The Ave Maria Literary Circle of St Pauls Church presented Mesmates last night in the hall attached to the church. The cast, though amateur, was good and the audience applauded throughout. A larger audience is expected for another performance with similar steady support from local residents. Cast included Luke Burke James Walsh George Rachrenteck Matthew Havner Ralph Ford Miss A Rachrenteck Miss T White Miss A Morecraft and Miss G Hauser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Vie Chur
Luke Burke
Join Walsh
George Rachrenteck
Matthew Havner
Ralph Ford
James, Cuneen
Lafayette Reformed Concert Promises Noted Programme
A Lafayette Reform church event announces a reformed concert with a large audience expected. The program features notable pieces and a queen of the Duke’s chambers is mentioned as part of the planned entertainment.
Church Clouds Lifting at Universalist Church Summit Avenue
Universalist church on Summit avenue shows signs of revival as a worker committee reports no desire to close. About $9,000 is needed to run the church for another year, with subscriptions near half that amount pledged. The annual station will be held in May to report canvass results, and a permanent pastor may be chosen to succeed Bir. Vail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Avenue
Chea
Bir. Vail
Children in Irish Plays Draw Big Parish Crowd
About two hundred children from Bt. Alay sins parish staged an Erlah drawn Kathleen last evening in the parish hall on West Side avenue. Large audiences encouraged the young cast, led by Miss Neille Cramge and others. Scenes from Robert Emmnnee were performed by Manttee Geers Smith and cast members. The performance will be repeated tonight.
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Sins
Kathleen
Parison
Weat Bide Avenue
Dunlap and GaveneY Obituary Notices
Janet Dunlap dies March 1 with husband Musiet Brekine Dunlap and kin attending funeral. Relatives and friends invited to services at the late residence. Also notice for a score event on Tuesday and a late notice for GaveneY family with funeral attendance details.
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Dunlap
Janet Dunlap
Mares
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County Cavan
Will
Keresey
Ellis
C. Ball
Simpson
MR Meskill
Gar
Hudson County Gas Company
Home Department
Princepal
Sydney
Australi
AVE Marias
Lafayette Reformed
Watuy~ Eile
Wilhelman
Tucome
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