Grand Jury picks in Jersey County with Davis as foreman
James N. Davis, a Jersey City real estate dealer and Assessment Commissioner, named foreman of the April term Grand Jury. The panel includes sixteen Democrats and eight Republicans with members from Bayonne, Hoboken, Jersey City, and West Hudson, reflecting a businessman driven jury. The body will consider excise law cases amid church groups and saloonkeeper tensions noted at the previous Grand Jury dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharift Ruempler
Renaun
Pollee Bosré
Taat Grand Jury
Lutter
Eugene Sulli‘Vee
Bueday Mayer
Epworth Aslon
Christian Endeavor
Ruempler
Shariff
Techee
Sherif Ruempler
Dolley
Supreme Court
Lippincott
I. M. Schachter
James N. Davis
Jersey City
Davis
St. Paul's Methodist Golvernal Church
Sersey
George McCarthy
Charles Carroll
P. R. W. Jerries
Charles ©. Barker
Ernest J. Heppenheimer
Colonial Life Insurance Company
Frederick User
Hire
Samuel McBurney
Hudson River Ice Company
Willam F. Radue
Thomas Burns
Mii Datz
Charles E. Prior
Edward O'Donnell
Daniel Cole
Montague Redgrave
Fe. T.M. Schuchter
Hovden
Michael Sailth
William Cahill
A. & W. Cahill
Contractor Conlin Loses Bid For Township Improvements
Tistice Collins this morning dismissed the application of Counselor Charles Belly on behalf of Contractor Hdward Conlin for a writ of senior art in the suit against the Township of North Bergen for refusing to award him the contract for the Pierce avenue Improvement. A similar fit over the Liberty street Improvement contract was adjourned a week to allow Mr. Welscheld time to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tistice Collins
Charles Belly
Hdward Conlin
Art
North Bergen
Pierce Avenue
J. Emil Walacheid
Liberty Street
Wweek
Welscheld
ODA
Open Monticello avenue tea store found with no theft
Patrolman John Salmon of Com mu ntsw avenue police found the tea store at 17 Monticello avenue open late at night. Proprietors were missing. search of the store found nothing missing. The clerk woke to secure the shop. officer noted the situation as a possible case of all hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Salmon
Communtosw Avenue
Botman
How Court Business Has Grown This December Term
Fragmented OCR text notes the December term closing with court entities listed and counts of Supreme Court entries. It mentions various terms and a reference to foregone figures, suggesting growth in court activities and proceedings across multiple cases.
Mattis Op Baer Erin Way Of Cate Someta Tara
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and garbled phrases. No clear event or facts to summarize into a coherent news item. Likely a damaged snippet with scattered proper nouns without identifiable context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Beton
Davis Association Wins Bowing Match Over Seventh Ward
The Davis Association defeated the Seventh Ward Democratic Club in a highly charged ten game bowing match. Davis led early and late, with Zeiger scoring poorly for Seventh Ward, while the crowd and both teams created strong enthusiasm. A rematch is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward Democratic Club
Robert Davis Association
Davis Association
Davises
Seventh Ward
Davis
Kennell
Democratic Club
Livingston
Roeder
Zeiger
AL .Muller
M. Muller
W. Muller
McGurk
Hopper
Carleton
Ehlers
Edward Zeiger
Work on New Sewer Extends Along Grand Street
Work begins on a six foot sewer running from Pairmount avenue along Grand street to connect with MN Creek, enabling Bayonne and Newark car lines to run through Lafayette. The project, likely the city’s largest sewer, uses six foot diameter steel pipes with half inch walls, lined with concrete. Begins at Fairmount avenue and Clifton place, intersects Grand street. Contractors are Van Keuren and Connolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Street
Pairmount Avenue
Bayonne
Newark
Lafayette
Fairmount Avenue
Clifton Place
The First Ward Pool Tournament Spotlight
The First Ward Democratic Club pool tournament continues with Viebrock defeating Rector 60 to 40, then beating Kennedy 102 to 1. Viebrock impresses in guard form and wins the final against Kennedy. Tonight’s matches: Rector versus Clements, Viebrock versus Clements, and Clements versus Fallon. Special prize for the highest run. Georgia Ryan and Michael J Fallon each have a 14-ball run credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Viebrock
Rector
Kennedy
Viebock
Clements
Fallon
Georgia Ryan
Michael J. Fallon
Ms Credit
Fire incident at Erie street frame dwelling causes slight damage
A morning fire at 187 Erie Street, a two story frame house owned by James Connolly and occupied by Richard Bellan, was detected after a citizen pulled fire box No 2. The cause is not known. Earlier, ashes poured into a barrel in a cellar caused a small fire at Mem Rentter on Central Avenue yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwaélling
Erie Street
James Connolly
Richard Bellan
Joseph Rentter
Central Avenue
Lady Rainbow Bowlers at Columbia. high score by Carlock
The Lady Rainbow Bowling group met Thursday afternoon at Columbia. Mrs Ha Carlock posted the high game. Other noted scores include Mrs Ed Carices, Mo Pinter, Mrs Ed Zeteer, Mrs J Human, and Mrs A Plasey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Sigi
Ha. Carlock
Airs
Carices
Mo. Pinter
Ed. Zeteer
Carne Weald
A. Plasey
Skyscraper Trust Formed In Trenton By Financial Giants
The George A. Puller Company is incorporated with 20 million dollars working capital to control nationwide large building projects. Backed by James Stillman Henry Morgenthau Hugh J. Grant Henry Havemeyer and Frederic Olcott among others, the trust consolidates 15 million dollars of common stock and 5 million dollars of preferred. The group claims 10 percent savings on purchases and commissions, with plans to build for investors or advance money on property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectal Ton Tie Jersey Cily News
Trenton
George A. Puller Company
Thie
Standard Oil
James Stillman
National City Bank
Henry Morgenthau
Hugh J. Grant
Central Realy and Trust
Skyscraper ‘Trust
Stillman
Messrs
Grant
Morgenthau
Black
McConnell
Dissolution of Dry Thomas OCallahan Estate Goes to Court
In Orphans Court Marshall A. Vaness seeks a rule to show cause why executor Edward OCallahan should not turn over a $2000 Gallagher trust fund. The estate, once valued at up to 200000, faces foreclosure of the Second Street home as creditors await settlement. Van Winkle notes no accounting filed, and OCallahan, now in Orange, faces contempt risk from banks via injunction. Judge Blair reserved ruling on the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas TP. O'Callahan
Orphans’ Court
Marshall A. Vaness
Edward O'Callahan
John C. Gallagher
Grove
Seventh Streets
O'Callahan
Brinkerhoff & Fielder
Second National Bank
Jersey City
Gallagher
Third National Bank
van Winkle
Orange
Blair
Saloon License Fight Stirs Hoboken Council
Lawyer Alexander Young urged Hoboken property owners against Frederick Meyer’s bid for a saloon license at 107 Washington Street. He argued the block already has five saloons and should remain limited, while Meyer rebutted that other blocks have more saloons. Councillors promised to review the case once recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
Alexander Young
Counci
Frederick Meyer
Washington Street
Meyer
Young
Huboker
O'Donnell Seeks Election Official Books for Payroll
City Clerk O'Donnell aims to turn in all election officer books from the recent registry. He needs the certificates signatures inside the books to complete payroll for the Board of Aldermen meeting next Tuesday night. Only thirty one of ninety six books have been returned so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clere O'Donnell
Board of Aldermen
Baby Girl Takes A Walk Near Hillladay Street
Four year old Lend Masey wandered from home at No 123 Hillladay street before supper. After an hour of worry she was found on Pacifie avenue and taken to the station where her parents claimed her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lend Masey
Hillladay Street
Pacife Avenue
Bar del Council at Barmer election details incomplete
Fragmentary report notes William Burttel from Havoken allied with German Cah in an election context at Barner. Text is garbled with unclear roles and dates. No clear outcome or full names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burttel
Havoken
Germany
United States Council
Barner
Ele Eitione
Cah
Oer Peren Saute
Mr. Mardets
Widow of Former Senator McPherson Dies in New York
Mrs. Edin Jane Gregory McPherson widow of United States Senator from New Jersey died early yesterday at 431 Lexington Avenue New York from paed monia after a three day illness. She leaves about 5 million dollars and no surviving children except Mrs. Joseph Muir who is her daughter in law. Her husband died in 1878 and she had been living at the Central Apartment House with Mrs. Bosale Stewart. The body will be cremated after arrival of her son in law Dr. Muir and his wife in Liverpool. She had been a prominent Washington society figure and her daughter Ella Coleman McPherson once caused a public sensation in Hoboken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. McPherson
United States
New Jersey
Lexington Avenue
New York
Gregory
Joseph Muir
Campania
Liverpool
McPherson
Bluware
Nevada
Stewart
St. Louis
Gust
Joseph Mule
Stewart Home
Pretimonia
Deve
Justice of the
Lawyers Are Paid and Bank Gets What Is Left
The estate of Joseph Richardson, a Canal Street frame maker in New York, died intestate and left only 1,720.57 after debts. In Newark Orphans Court, administrator Halstead and creditors lawyers argued fees. judgments and other liabilities reduced the pot to 1,115, which the court directed to be paid to Newark City Bank to satisfy its claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark Bank
Joseph Richardson
Canal Street
New York
Thomas K. Halstead
Newark City Bank
Orphans’ Court
William A Lewis
J. Ryerson
Frank McDermott
Marshall A. van Winkle
Paerson
Blair
Lewis
McDermott
van Winkle
Boy Struck by Trolley in Monmouth Street Incident
Five year old Robert Steele of No HT Monmouth Street was hit by an eastbound Bayonne line trolley at Grand and Monmouth Streets yesterday. He suffered minor head injuries and was sent home with his mother. Mrs. Steele declined to file a complaint against the motorman. no arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Steele
Monmouth Street
Bayonne
Grand
Monmouth Streets
Kennedy Association to Meet at Club House
The John I. Kennedy Association of the First Ward will meet at the club house on Washington and Sussex Streets Monday evening next. The entertainment committee will report on the upcoming Waster entertainment at the club house Monday evening in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Kennedy
First Ward
Club House
Washington and
Sussex Streets
Greenville M and S Club Reception At Belvedere House
The Greenville Musical and Social Club hosted a reception at Belvedere House on Bergen Road and Danforth Avenue. Attendance was lighter than usual, but attendees reported a thoroughly enjoyable event. A local sponsor, Sint. Wisalow, presented a children’s remedy advertisement amidst the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Belvedere House
OM Bergen Road
Danforth Avenue
Small Pox Scare Spreads Amid Eight Cases
Health inspectors moved through several streets and several doctors were assigned to vaccinate and fumigate residences. Mothers of two infants resisted separation as officials entered rooms and closets to locate and isolate potential ILL patients. Orders blocked rag trades from New York City as a precaution.
Policeman's Wife Mary Durnan Dies After Carbolic Acid Act
Mrs Mary Durnan thirty four wife of Policeman Terence Durnan died at home on Neass Grove Street from poison taken in a suicide attempt. She had long suffered ill health and threats to kill herself. after drinking the carbolic acid she told her son she was tired of life, then died en route to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Durnan
Terence Durnan
Grove Street
Johnny
Prosperous First Ward Democrat Club Meet Report
The First Ward Democrat Club will meet Monday evening at the club house on Washington and Sussex. Committees will present annual reports. John H. Sullivan in charge of the subscription drive for a new club house will report success. Membership exceeds two hundred and twelve new members will be elected next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward Democrat Club
Washington
Sussex Streets
John ‘H. Sullivan
Silk Dyeing Company Chartered in Paterson
The Columbia Silk Dyeing Company of Paterson was incorporated with authorized capital stock of 3 3000 000. Incorporators are William TH. Pardyce and William D. Blau velt of Paterson and Charles W. Mackey of New York. The firm aims to manufacture and dye silk. Other yesterday filings include several new companies with varying capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
Jersey City
Columbia Silk Dyeing Company
William TH. Pardyce
William D. Blau~velt
Charles W. Mackey
New York
Ofer Camipaies
Uralia Coach Mining Company
Mahaseo and Chicapas Trading and Transportation Company
New York Commercial Guaranty Company
Dirube & Varela Company
Annulo Bropper Company
Pier Berpentine Quarrying Company
Ispees, Carey
Thorough search finds no fortune in Virginia avenue house
Acting Captain Snow and Paw Avenue police searched the aged Mer dies home at 162 Virginia Avenue for rumored wealth. They found only old photographs a Bible and clothes. The bodies of the old couple were found decomposed in the kitchen. No letters or valuables were discovered and the house may escheat to the state. The estate relies on surrogate action for administration and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow
Converse
New York Bay
Claiis
Fire guts Paterson Guardian building destroys print shop
A major blaze gutted the Paterson Guardian printing plant, damaging adjoining structures. Firemen battled flames for four hours as a heavy wind fanned the fire. several injuries were reported to firefighters. The Guardian Publishing Company suffered the heaviest loss with other businesses also hit. The Guardian Company and owners included Doctor Luckey and Mrs Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardia
Jersey City News
Paterson
Paterson “Daily Guardian
John J. Doran
Guardian
Frank Shane
Sweeney
Guardian Printing and Publishng Company
Guardian Publishing Company
Daily Guardian
George Stinson
Beasie & Sutton
A. 4. Rogers Plumbing Company
Burke Brothers
Guardian Company
Benjamin F. Luckey
John F. Kerr
George J. Kerr
Griggs to Leave Cabinet As Law Practice Resumes
Attorney General Griggs will resign effective March and depart for New Jersey to return to legal work. He attended the last Cabinet meeting today as officials and employees of the department express regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragard
Washington
Grixzs
New Jersey
Anti If Nis
Ofi- 1 Clak Tukokiates Bxpresimad Foxrete
De‘raeeinads UF
Yunrerdis
Wtcernody
Thieves scatter watches and diamonds in Harrison chase
Watches and diamonds valued at 2900 scattered along Harrison streets as two robbers fled. The pair, Henry Hinton a 24 year old travel agent from Hoboken and John Seton a 22 year old bookkeeper from Philadelphia, were captured after a chase that ended when Seton’s revolver misfired. Police recovered most valuables including a diamond pin and ring. The Wilhelm burglary occurred at 4 pm using a pass key, with aggressive pursuit by the cashier’s relatives and townsfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Henry Hinton
Ferry Street
Hoboken
John Seton
Philadelphia
William H. Wilhelm
Hauck ‘Brewing Company
Washington
Shest
Wilhelms
James Wilhelm
Newark
Wilhelm Brothers
Rogers
Thied
Cleveland
Hinton
Cleveland Street
Adam Breitenbacher
Chief Rogers
Seton
William Street
Governor Voorhess Considers Special Session on Pollution
Elizabeth report notes the governor may fake a call for an extra session over the pollution bill. He says resolution could come after a special committee from Newark Board of Trade presents its findings. Effort aims to address local concerns while weighing the need for prompt remedial legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Elizabeth
Voorhess
Satan
Newark
Local Bowling Event Promotes Cash Prizes at Park
Reports of spring bowling action at Krom Del's Boulevard Park with cash prizes. April 1 marks the first plenin of the season hosted by One ALM Five Aunt Association. April 2 features various athletic events and a mobile dance among Team Cities activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S
Divorce Case Reserves Decision in Jersey City Progress
Special to The Jersey City Memorial Newark March 31 The Court reserved decision on the divorce petition of George T Brown of Jersey City against Mary A Brown after closing arguments. Evidence centered on alleged infidelity and a detective’s testimony of a possible affair, with witnesses challenged on room presence. Vice Chancellor Pitney indicated it would take time to rule as several other cases await disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Newark
George T. Grown
Agsina Na
Mary A. Brows
Pitney
Brown
James William H. Kane, Jr
Isaac Komalse
Wee
Flovel McGee
Estee & Taylor
Thomas P. Bedie
Maria Mitchell
Moe
Woodland Agency
Jerany City
Coyne
Puehunera
van Keuren
Teld
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Lady Rainbow Bowlers
Skyscraper Trust
O'Donnell
Bardel Council AT
Barmer
Nas
Wpherson
Kennedy Association
Greenville M. and S Club
Health Board
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Pest House
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Italy
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Merseles
Brunswick
Newark Avenue
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Third
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Brinkerhof
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Monmouth
Firet
Second
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Second Street
Everett
New York City
Silk Company Chartered
JOB Printing Department
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Merde
Griggs
New Fork
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Endian
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Maree
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Wedayaday
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