Dynamiter Confesses in Bridge Plot Case
A New York City dynamiting plot tied to the Bridge Builders Union culminates in Charles Moran confessing to the Pennsylvania Bridge job and a later attempt to burn Fagin Iron Works. Moran, Moran’s associates, and the case details are traced through police and district attorney coordination with Inspector McLaughlin.
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Charles Moran
Nelson Avenue
Thomas Wier
John Give
New York
Pennsylvania
Hackensack River
Idge Builders’ Union
Benngtt
Noble
Third Ave Miile
Ath Street
Wagan Iront Works
Gre
Fie
Groodmark
Bennett and Noble
H. HB. Lutten
Central Avenue
Nelsom Avenue
John Guthrie
Combine
Moran
City of New York
McLaughlin
New York Detective Bureau
Jerome
Priday
Train
Pennsylvania Bridge
Fagin Iron Avorks
North Bergen
Yania
Com- Vegate
Bill 8 Reported and Passed in New Jersey City
Trenton dispatch reports Bill 8 moving through the Senate committee and advancing to second reading. The measure would extend chief engineer authority and allow for citywide volunteer services to span three years. Some debate centered on enforcement, with supporters citing improved coordination and opponents warning of overreach and cost.
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Willian Cloke
New York
Heran
al Wien
New Jersey Methodist Conference
Trenton
Amin
Fredaipd
Ber
Diary says Newark graft and Jersey tales in dying man
A man about fifty was found dead in Johnston Avenue's Newman Mission. He wore a neat black suit and Derby hat, five foot six, light complexion. His belongings included pasteboard boxes with a diary detailing impressions of cities in Jersey and a Hand of God Mission circular, plus a letter showing a free trip to Europe. identity traced to Walter Rowland of Worcester, Mass.
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Newark
Jersey
Ory
Newman Mission
Johnston Avenue
Waverly
Hand of God Mission
Europe
Walter Rowland
Woceter, Muss
Perkins Bill Under Fire in New Jersey Legislature
Special to The Jersey City News from Trenton March 27 1906 reports the Senate debating the Perkins equal taxation bill. Amendments proposed by Senators Colby Bradley Minturn and Ackerman are unlikely to be adopted. Rail interests aim to derail the bill, but strong public support and Governor’s backing favor passage.
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Jersey City
Trenton
Senate
Perkins
House
Colby
Bradley
Minturn
Ackerman
Toll Posted
State House
Railrow
Pees
Fet
Jersey City Park Bond Bill Faces House Hurdle
In Trenton on March 27 1906 Assemblyman Woolley’s measure to let Jersey City issue 200000 in bonds for park improvements met expected opposition. Assemblyman Martin argued the bill would conflict with Newark Shade Tree Commission powers, fueling Newark resistance. Woolley defended the plan citing broad local support and substantial funds already raised for park work.
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Yeelat
Jersey City
Trenton
Mar
Woolley
Tersey City
Newark
Woolley Anwde
Mippott
Jereey City
Wiglkey
Legislature Blames Procrastination for Slow Session
Veteran editor William Cloke criticizes New Jersey lawmakers for idle work and repeated delays. He notes past sessions that produced hundreds of laws in shorter periods and urges reform before public patience runs out.
Saloon bill stalled as Lehigh Valley suit looms in Jersey City
Trenton reports Senator Avis failed to report a substitute for the Bishops high license bill amid opposition from Hillery and Wakelee. Avis aims to push changes restricting landlord licenses, limiting owner liability, and tightening age access, while a separate Lehigh Valley case seeks to challenge Jersey City basin rights and Morris Canal leases with extensive legal history and partisan debate.
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Jersey City
Trenton
Mar
Avis
House
State Capitol
Hillery
Wakelee
Excise Board
Paying Calls by Telephone in Social Life
A New Brunswick item notes how telephone use for social calls has risen. On a stormy evening a lonely woman in a suburban town made over ten calls in one hour, exchanging news and enjoying lively conversation that otherwise would have filled a dull evening.
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Yale
Ihme News
New Branewick
Seaboard Line Offers Short Route to Resorts in South
The Seaboard Air Line Railway advertises the shortest path to Pinehurst Camden Savannah Jacksonville Tampa and all resorts in Movida and the Carolinas. It notes three through trains from New York to Atlanta Birmingham and Memphis with dining and sleeping cars and provides agent contact W. E. B Conklyn G. E. P. Agent at 1185 Broadway Row Beck.
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Seaboard Air Line
Pinehurst
Camden
Savannah
Jacksonville
Tampa
Movida
Carolinas
New York
Atlanta
Birminghamn
Mestphis
Pordenort
W. EB
Conkiyn
Broadwey
Row Beek
Morris Canal lease and abandonment debate unfolds
The article recounts the 1871 lease of the Morris Canal basin to Lehigh Valley Railroad, state recognition in 1878, and a 1880s payment total of about $955,000. It details ownership, proposed abandonment findings by three eminent citizens after a four year inquiry, and arguments over maintaining or surrendering the canal and lease rights.
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J. F. Schapperkotter
New Jersey
Pennsylvania Railroad
United Railroads
Central Railroad
Jersey City
Morris and Essex
Hoboken
Hudson County
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Morris Canal Commission
Werts
Griggs
Voorhess
Hudson River
Washington Street
Ferris Canal and Banking Company
Nct
Morris Casal
Candi Company
Morris Canal
Lehigh Valley Haltroad Company
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Bulls
Schapperkolter
Attackel Corporation
Renyrd
Jersey ‘City
Lehigh Valley
Canal Basin
Fnte
Othors
Cedson
Tehory
Comhigh Valley Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Moreia Canal
Twente
Uy Miley Chine
Poltock
Sterling Toon ! Works
Ceurnmont
Lehigh Vailly
Essex lawmakers honor Berg with wedding gift reception
Assembly members surprise colleague Herman A. Berg by presenting a polished mahogany casket and silverware as a wedding gift after a rushed bond demand to compel attendance. Essex officials plan a reception at Lincoln Hall in Jersey City with Assemblyman Paterson sharing.
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Jersey
Newey Trenton
Herman A. Borg
Essex County
Tunse
Mirfip
Colby
Hernan A. Berg
Huilson
Thursias
Marcel
Mr. Berg
Bloomfield
Hanes County
Bers
Berg
Essex
Hudsin
Lintoln Hall
Jersey City
Assemblyman
Paterson
Harrison
Wil
Governor Witt Touts Tax Boards In Senate Debate
In a heated session, Governor Witt argues for state tax boards to oversee equalization and assess property fairly. Senators Mintney and Avis clash over board power, while logistics, county duties, and funding are debated amid calls for independent appraisal.
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Railroad
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United States Supreme Court
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