29 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1905
Page
1
Jersey City hearing on a proposed five year limited franchise commission to study municipal franchises. George Record urged a state commission, detailing costs and constitutional tax concerns while Orange leaders argued for public revenue protections. Public officials warned against possible legislative delay and strong corporate lobbying.
Fragmentary text shows a garbled health related note with unclear medicine instructions and names. No identifiable persons, places, dates, or organizations are readable to anchor a proper summary.
Special to the Jersey City News reports a heated Trenton session on railroad taxation. A joint resolution aims to refer all related matters to a governor-appointed court of taxation, triggering party machine opposition and corporate influence. Some Republicans denounce the tactics as the session closes.
A resolution for the main street property project known as the Record, introduced by Mr. Hamill, advanced in the Jersey City council after a party line vote. The meeting included remarks from George Te Recon Corporation Counsel and other officials, who discussed delaying further discussion and potential taxation issues.
Special to The Jersey City News Trenton March 20 1910 Renate Bull 68 a reformatory bill passed the assembly and heard in committee. Leroy A Anderson Princeton chair urged the measure as essential with broad support from judges prosecutors probation officers and charity groups. Prosecutor Joseph H Abbott Hudson County stressed lack of proper facilities for women offenders and reform over punishment. Rev Walter Reid Hunt Orange Charities Association urged reformative methods and Miss Mary Pilbrook Essex County probation officer urged state support. Prosecutor William F H Speer Hudson County argued prevention over punishment and Judge Algernon T Sweeney spoke for the bill.
In Renton on March 29 105 an Assembly plan to prevent stalling of bills in committee was announced by Assemblyman Hamill He will introduce resolutions to relieve the judiciary and municipal corporation committees of bills 188 189 and 190 The measures seek startupable proceedings against corporations taxing franchises and Jersey City water contracts with other New Jersey municipalities The push includes relief from the judiciary committee and related tax and utility bills and aims to speed passage of pending legislation
Assembly passes bond measure to fund water works projects. The plan uses existing property, with details on financing and oversight. Officials emphasize public utility and long term improvements for residents.
The Hoboken fiftieth anniversary parade drew about 8,000 participants from varied backgrounds. The streets remained crowded and impassable from evening through late night as residents and visitors celebrated Hoboken’s charter milestone with spirited demonstrations.
Hoboken marked its 50th anniversary with the largest parade in county history. Naval Reserves, Stevens students, and multiple civic and military units marched past crowds along Washington Street. Fire brigades, merchant groups, and bands filled the route while fireworks lit the night sky. Mayor Lankering reviewed the procession at Hadwan Square as 10,000 people watched from the curbs.
Residents reported gatherings at the Duke Houses and Bloomfield Street club rooms with diners and dances in multiple halls citywide. Exempt Firemen hosted activities as part of the evening, while operas and entertainment followed throughout the night.
Ernest Belden and his wife Sarak were arrested near Wirshington and Grand Streets by Detective William Preccott as suspicious persons. They are known to police for prior robbery of Tax Clerk Connolly’s home on Clark Street and for similar offenses. Mrs Belden, a former New York teacher, held a recommendation from General Sickles. they met at a park and planned future burglaries. Police confronted them after a Connolly family son identified them. Valentine, a new officer, defended his inaction citing inexperience.
Chief Murphy received a note from an eager sixteen asking about Bennie Blair an eighteen year old described as the town's most beautiful. The girl says Bennie left her at the Bijou Theatre weeks ago after a brief quarrel and now plans marriage. Her letter thanks the chief for publishing it and mentions Bennie’s return home and a family visit to Bennie's house for a jolly time.
A trolley on Court House line No. 285 crowded with passengers stood on a switch at Paronia and Rummit avenues last night when another car driven across the sidewalk crashed into it. Mary Cog, 40, of 218 Montigete avenue, had her right leg broken. Gustave Korrell, 24, of 14 Chestnut army, was badly hurt on the left side. Mrs. Charlotte Armstrong, 30, of 108 Magnolia avenue, bruised on the right foot. Both Mrs. Comb and Mrs. Armstrong were cared for at home by Dr Mee Comb and patrol wagon attendants.
A rider was knocked from a horse after a mishap at a local fair yesterday afternoon. John Brusnas and Xu Ast Shay Won were among those involved, with the incident drawing attention to safety at the event.
Special to the Jerney City News reports Ugly rumors linger over a Morrix Canal bill vote in March 1905. Allegations claim payments to Assembly members secured passage for the Lehigh Valley Public Service Corporation and North Jersey forces. Details cite 800 dollars per vote, potentially rising to 300 for certain operatives, with officials from the Lehigh Valley and Public Service Corporation present at the Capitol. The bill, aimed at preserving the papal basin in Jersey City and valued at about 1 million dollars, passed the Assembly after party pressure.
Report from Odessa dated March 2 describes rioters in Yalta burning the center's villa at Livadia. The flash event follows tensions in the area and signals rising unrest near the Crimean front.
Paris March 20 a Marin correspondent reports an interview with General Badanoff regarding the appointment to command the Third Manchurian Army. The general answers confidently that the war will be fought to the death.
A parade in Hoboken turned deadly as white horses spooked and veered toward the curb on Washington Street injuring many. One boy, William W. Miller, was killed by a vehicle as bystanders and riders fled. Joe Stillwell and George Hoppe helped stop the frightened animals and limited further casualties. Several victims remain hospitalized or gravely injured including Mrs. Annie Maurer and James Rabold with uncertain outcomes.
A fragment notes that colds can develop into pneumonia and mentions quinine and a tonic preparation as remedies. It references local remedies and medical opinions, with a cautious tone about preventing complications. No clear names, dates, or places are readable in this fragment.
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