Health Board Reports City Issues and Mosquito War
The Board adopted the city health book, criticizing the Emergency Hospital and health matters while noting statistics. A dispute over half the dog tax to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was debated. A nurse resignation was rejected. the nurse was discharged after criticisms. Tuberculosis reporting, housing advice, and mosquito extermination plans were discussed amid city projects and franchise talks with telephone and tunnel companies.
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City Book of Health
Corporation Counsel
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
George M. McCarthy
Macarthy
Winifred O'Hagan
Sauer
Retire Col Robert G Smith in National Guard move
Senator Frelinghuysen introduced a bill to place Robert G Smith, former Colonel of the Fourth Regiment, Jersey City, on the retired list of the New Jersey National Guard with brevet rank of Brigadier General. The Military Committee, led by Frelinghuysen ally, is expected to report favorably.
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Jersey City News
Trenton
Mar
Frelinglayson
Stokes
Senate
Robert G. Smith
Jersey City
New Jersey National Guard
Rask
Hello Girl Sherlock Holmes Wire Theft Case
Two men cut and carted copper wires along Flushing Bay. Police halted Antonio Sciero and John Martino at Corona Bridge and seized ten thousand feet of copper. The “Hello girl” at Central Headquarters had been receiving calls as the wires were cut along the shore. The case drew strong attention and led to the men’s arrest, though they were not fully traced in the same way as other thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flushing Bay
Central
Polles
Corona ‘Bridge
Antonio Sciero
John Martino
Corone
Bne
Bhetlock
Bohmig Hallo
New York American
Lighter Wand Fatality at Railroad Yard
George Baker, 35, of 5 Dudley Street, died yesterday at a Pennsylvania Railroad yard while at work. Investigators found remains and noted illness or fatigue before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baker
Dudley Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gaterevenue
Jersey City firemen oppose pension bill No. 879
The Jersey City Firemen Mutual Benevolent Association protests Assembly bill No. 879 authorizing paid fire departments to create pension funds with trustees chosen outside the Board of Fire Commissioners. Secretary Henry Martens cites loss of tenure protections, potential half pay retirement changes, and a 35 year age requirement harming members, urging Hudson County Assemblymen to withhold support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City News
Trenton
Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association
Jersey City
Henry N. Mernens
Ocean Avenue
Hudson County
Sommer
Newark
Board of Fire Commissioners
Martens
Fire Department
Assembly
Board of ‘Trustees
Hensute
Beneft
Aley
Frnk
Theemure
Colby Pushes Legislation for Prudential Inquiry
In Trenton on March 20 1906 Assemblyman Martin led Colbyites to again request a legislative probe into the Prudential Life Insurance Company. Despite earlier Senate resistance and an adverse judiciary report the assembly debated the measure, with administration allies backing the committee and defeating the motion to report.
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Mpedal
Jersey Ciy
Trenton
Mar
Colbyites
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Assembly
Martin
Colby
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Mantin
Prudential Company
Maraig
Venacular
Wns
Plea for Garfield Park urged by architect in Trenton
Robert B. Morrison of Dodge & Morrison, New York, writing from Greenville, urges Hudson County Assemblymen to back Assemblyman Woolsley’s bill aiding Jersey City Bayside Park. He warns the park’s lower section is a swamp with ashes and garbage, harming housing appeal and train riders’ impressions, and argues completing the park benefits Jersey City at modest cost. Morrison asks supporters to push the bill through in Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City News
Trenton
Mar
Robert B. Morrison
Dodge & Morrison, Architects
New York
Grewnville
Hudson County
Woolsley
Jersey City
Bayside Park
Greenville
JetBar City
Hue
Tagpayer
Terway City
Senate Debates Measures To Curb Voter Corruption
Special to The Jersey City News from Wrenton March 20 1906 reports a brief Senate session with several major bills introduced. Senator Jackson pushes three election reform bills prohibiting gifts to influence elections detailing reporting and penalties while banning corporate campaign contributions and certain payments. A third bill adds disenfranchisement for corrupt practices at registry or elections. Other measures include chief fire department salaries and a fraternal order organizing misdemeanor. Wakelee also seeks to bar railroads from charging double fares. Miniurn notes Teachers Retirement Fund. MeeKee sets chief engineer term and salaries for cities by population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Wrenton
William J. Bradley
Tee Drenton House
Senate
MeeKee
Passaic
Jackson
Elbery
Miniurn
Wakelee
Retirement Fund Bill Proposed to Oversee Teachers Fund
Trenton March 20 1806 Senator Minturn of Hudson introduced a bill to place the Teachers Retirement Fund under a State Board of Trustees including the State School Superintendent three teachers appointed by the Governor and five teachers selected by the teachers The State Treasurer would be custodian of the fund The measure has support from both factions in the retirement fund dispute and is seen as the only substitute to assure fund soundness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City News
Trenton
Minturn
Hudlson
Board of Tradees
Sinty
Sound Bbaneial
Mrs. Ellen Murphy Dies at York Street Home
Mrs Ellen F Murphy wife of Dithiel T Murphy of 421 York Street died at her residence in the morning. She was a daughter of Mary and the late Fern Lahane and sister of Frank P Lahane. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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Ellen F. Murphy
Dithiel ‘T. Murphy
York Street
Mary
Fern Lahan
Tudge and Silowalk
Frank P. Lahane
Library Lecture by Rev J Lewlox at Pome Library
The Reverend J Lewlox spoke at the Pome Library on a topic titled The wae. He addressed themes of knowledge, faith, and community, inviting attendees to reflect on the role of libraries in public life. The talk drew a small audience and included a Q&A session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lewlox Sill Rootnte
Pome
Wien
Substitution Debates Over Clergy Bill In Trenton
Special to The Jersey City News reports a power struggle in Trenton as Senator Avis and committee members prepare a substitute for the bishops bill. Brewers and liquor dealers push for back room access while clergy back elimination. The Sunday closing and license provisions loom large with live debate on front door visibility and church hour protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey’ City News
Trenton
Hinchcliffe
Paterson
Robert 8. Hudspeth
Lankering
Hoboken
Hudson County Liquor Dealers’ Association
Avis
Misceligneous Business Committee
Senate
Gloucester
Hitlery
Wakelée
Muayor Hinchiliffe
Bishope
Renator Avia
Seaboard Rail Line Promotes Short Route to Resorts
The Seaboard Air Line Railway advertises the shortest route to Pinehurst Camden Lu Fantini Fecksonville Tampa and all resorts in Florida and the Carolinas. Three daily trains offer through sleeping and parlor cars from New York to Atlanta Birmingham and Memphis. Ad copy lists resort book details and contact at 1183 Broadway New York.
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Seaboard Air Line
Pinehurst
Camden
Lu Fantini
Fecksonville
Tampa
Morida
Carolinas
New York
Atlanta
Birmingham
Memphis
EB. Conklyn
G. B. Perpent
Broaiway
Opposition to district lines shows political clash in Trenton
An expected showdown in Trenton on May 19 1906 pits Hudson and Essex county Republicans against the Perkins bill's proposed redistricting. Drafts by Dickinson and Record Fagan followers trigger protests and a potential shift in assembly seats. Key figures include Edward T. Mitchell, Colonel Dickinson, Mayor Fagan, and State organizers battling over district lines and party control.
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Trenton
Indiviery
Hudson
Essex
Hudson County
Edward T. Mitchell
Tudge Blatt's Court
Judiciary Committee
Dickinson
Colonel Dickinson
Fagan
Assembly
Colonel Tickinson
Mitchell
Dicksnson
State Organization
Corporation Counsel Record
Corporaton
Carey
Pry
Wiggins
Edward ‘T. Mitchell
Wrenton
Basex
Lents
Colby
Major Lentz
Feneral McCarter
Parkins
Howe
Anti-Fee Measure in New Jersey Legislature
Special to The Jersey City News reports a dull Trenton session on March 20 1900 with storms delaying members and minimal debate. Notable bills passed include a Senate move to abolish the fee system for surrogates registers and sheriffs in certain counties and salaries. Assembly 3389 to curb trolley competition. Senate 138 on election law amendments. Senate 31 to allow municipal borrowing. and Senate 74 limiting interest on barred claims. Also measures authorizing bond issues for the Madison County bridge and Bayonne city improvements. The session featured terse action and friction between factions as the governor nears approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City News
Trenton
Ike Martin
Berg
Perkine
Barber
Mile
Marelli
Senate
Hudson
Essex
Assembly
Martin Trolley
Ty Rails
Dippel
West New York
Hoboken
Pie City
Madson County Freeholders
Paswaic River
Newark
Bayonne
Board of Council of
New York
Record of New Jersey legislature nearing 800 bills
Trenton March 20. The house and senate saw a record influx of bills with 266 already introduced in the Senate and more on the way. Observers expect over 800 total measures this session, the highest since 1864-65, as many will reach the statute books. Notable proposals include trespass penalties, municipal underground conduits for utilities, collateral tax act adjustments, gas company pricing, and grand jury reforms.
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Bneoth
Newely
Trenton
Elyse Seavion
Wight
Senate
Bith Hentatm
Assembly
Vandeveer
Jones
Janes
New York
Mfr
Comails Gas Companies
Gan Assembly
Elvins
Elvines
Supreme Court
Lentz accepts Golby plan amid party pressure
In Trenton on March 20 1908 Major Carl Lent of Essex capitulates to Governor Stokes and Republican leaders Briggs and Dukes over redistricting. He withdraws opposition to the Lite scheme in Black County and halts hearings by the Judiciary Committee, shelving action on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaciatto
Jersey City Xenahy
Trenton
Mar
Carl Lent
Exsex
Stokes
Briggs
Republican State Committee
Assembly
Black County
Col Dukes
Judiciary Committee
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TPS
William S. Midlege
Canal Line Telegraph Company
Board of Trade
Richard Branmbinch
Bchool
Board of Street and Water Commissioners
North River
Col Smith
Sherlock Holmes
Xen
Essex Reform
Prudential
Garfield Park
T. J. Murphy
Micellaneous Committee
Florida
Carolina
Birming“Mane
Fagan-Fry Faation
Edward Mitchell
Cali
Dobicia
Secreinty
State Tax Board
Wredericl Lohibaeh
Deniktwea
Perkins Grant
Wetinestiry
Sente
Colbynes
Tinloss
Membats
Perkins
W. Shova
Lentz
Suppien
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