Little Italy Park Officials Ask Action From Commissioners
The Street and Water Board adopted a resolution urging Finance Commissioners to allocate funds for the Little Italy park. A request from Louis K. Stagg of Sand & Co seeks water main extension to Newark and Dew Tare Railroad intersection. City records note April receipts and expenses at the waterfront, and Mayor attention to Newark Avenue sewer conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street and Water Board
Porter- Gar
Jape
Little Lily Park
Louis K. Stagg
Sand & Co
Newark
Loulaville. Ky
Walding
Thin City
Bartbokl Avenue
Boulevard
Morris Canal
Newirk Avenue
Chit
van Keuren
Garrison Avenue
Stuyvesant
Temple Avenue
Philip Hiert
Palleade Avenue
Prospect ‘Street
Paterson Plank Road
Carsten Dickerson
Thorn Street
Summit
Georgy F. Carroll
Mayor Urges Immediate Action on Park Funding
A May 1 1900 letter from Mayor Hoos asks the Board of Finance to approve $60 000 to purchase and improve land for a park in Little Tal s. He urges swift resolution so construction can begin this summer and comfort residents amid hot weather while boosting city appearances and tourism. The letter emphasizes park value for housing and commerce and urges prompt approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoos
Board of Finance
Board of Piinstss
Little Tals
Jorge
Pennayvania
Edward
Jayar
Grant Association holds brief meeting at Ocean Avenue club
The U S Grant Association met briefly at its Ocean Avenue club house this evening. Members, after the election, showed little interest in politics, remaining idle as if waking only slightly from a nap in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Grant Association
Ocean Avenue
Grant Club
John Lowe Dies. G V H Post Member Passes
John Lowe, prominent member of G. Van Houten Post No. 2 G. A. R., died suddenly Monday at his home. Services are set for tonight at the post rooms with interment planned Thursday morning in the New York Bay Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lowe
G. van Houten Post No. 2
Post
New York Bay
Foot Crushed by Sugar Bag in Street Accident
Lonin Wolseuski a 24 year old employee at a sugar house on No 6A Susxrex street had his right foot crushed yesterday when a bag of sugar fell on it. He was removed to St Prancis Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonin Wolseuski
Susxrex Street
Sigar Hones
St. Prancis
Hosqwital
Masked man arrested after street incident
A man described as intoxicated and wearing a high hat assaulted bystanders in the street. Police intervened and he was arrested on public intoxication and related charges. No further details provided due to fragmentary text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Lipp
Cpt
Amd
Athents
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dermay
D. E
Fifth Ward Democrats elect Sharkey leader at Tumility’s Hall
The Fifth Ward Democratic club in Mercer and Brunswick held a meeting at Tumility’s Hall. Joseph M. Sharkey won the presidency 4 to 3 over T. J. Burns and was named ward leader. Officers elected include William J. Brasiel vice president George Sanderson recording secretary John J. Kavanagh financial secretary Philip Tumulty senior treasurer and George Murray sergeant at arms. Headquarters set at Coyle’s Building Brunswick and Montgomery streets with room for over 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumility
Mercer
Brunswick
T. J. Burns
Joseph M. Sharkey
Mr. Sharkey
William J. Brasiel
George Sanderson
John 3. Kavanagh
Philip Tumulty
Gorge Murray
Coyle
Sharkey
Dugan Feed Company
Grand Street
Brilliant Policemen at General Sessions Court
Police officers Menge and O'Brien of Union Hill testified in General Sessions court about a burglary at Jacob Welldringer's grocery on Bergenline Ave. Joseph Fischer and Charles Trants faced trial for breaking in, but Fischer fled after a warning shout and the jury acquitted both defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenge
O'Brien
Menge
Union Hill
General Sessions
Joseph Fischer
Charles Trants
Jacob Welldringer
Bergenline Avenue
Muckensack Plank Road
Fischer
Flah
Secher
Conductor In The Right Whalen Loses Suit For 85000
Bernard Whalen of the Board of Street and Water Commissioners sued the North Jersey Street Railway Company to recover 8500 for being ejected from a trolley car. On August 17 he attempted to board a Newark car near Belleville, was waved ahead, then pushed off by the conductor. Whalen was arrested after a disturbance and the court granted a non-suit, finding he appeared intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whalen
Bernard Whalen
Board of Street and Water Commissioners
Bay Street
North Jersey Street Railway Company
Belleville
Newark
Gned & Justice Lippincott
Child Run Over By Trolley In Barrow-End District
Four year old Blanch Kennedy of No 1 Railrond Avenue was playin in the street near Barrow-end Montgomery streets when a trolley car on the Montgomery street line struck her. Chanceman Burns witnessed the incident and took the child home. No arrests were made as the accident was not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanch Kennedy
Railrond Avenue
Montgomery Streets
Montgomery Street
Chanceman Burns
Court House Versus City Hall Baseball Match Drafted
Clerk C B Dolan and William Davis organize a Saturday baseball game between Court House and City Hall attaches. City Collector Davis and Sheriff Ruempler are named to pitch for City Hall and Court House respectively. Dolan and Davis serve as captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Dolan
Census Taking Starts June 1 In Federal Building
Census Supervisor John Weastell and a team of clerks began census work yesterday in the Federal Building on Washington Street. Enumerators will meet Saturday night at Lincoln Mall or Pavonia Avenue for instructions and to receive commissions and materials. Each enumerator will map a district and tour every block to avoid overlap. Two cents and a half per home will be paid, with per diem for sparsely settled villages. The First District covers all of Hudson County. The process requires about a month after data collection and may stretch into July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HH. Weastell
Tendn
Federal Building
Washington Street
Lincoln Mall
Pavonia Avenue
Commission
United States
Weastell
Census Department
St Nicholas Fair Opens with Mayor's Speech at Parish School
Mayor Hans opened the St Nicholas Church and school fair in the parochial school building. The event lists ten booths with packed displays and a long roster of volunteers overseeing each category from Laces to Glass and China, Confectionery to Embroideries, and School Table duties.
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Hans
St. Nicholas
Hons
Sacred Heart
Schlek
Ober- Jein
Kuna
Broeckel
Kuehner
Klink
Crowe
Gatller
Lehmeissen
Hoeschle
Gleser
Voorhees Increases Gift To Reformed Church Mission Board
Dispatch reports Governor Foster M. Voorhees of New Jersey boosted a pledged gift to the Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church of America from 6 00 to 79 00, making it unconditional as the debt burden remains. The governor was in South Jersey yesterday inspecting the state's oyster lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Voorhees Ban
Reformed Church
Foster M. Voorhees
New Jersey
Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church of America
Voorhoem
South Jersey
400 Club's Election and Picnic Plans Mentioned
The 400 Club of Pith ward schedules a regular meeting next Sunday afternoon at its rooms in Montgomery and trest. Arrangements for the annual picnic on July 4 at Sohaeizen Park are noted with details to be finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pith Ward
Montgomery
Trest
Fromnelite Sohaeizen
Tie An
Reporters Present Flowers and Fountain Pens to Norton and McCormick
Journalists from Me Tocal papers and New York corresp ondents presented Jas F Norton and John P McCormick with flowers and gold mounted fountain pens at Police Headquarters reverters room. Healy of The News delivered presentation remarks with brief congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jas. F. Norton
John P McCormick
TE. Healy
the News
Telleitens
Teachers Club Euchre at Jersey City with prizes
The Jersey City Teachers' Club hosts a euchre event with dancing after the award ceremony. Prizes include a jardiniere, palm, silver pudding dish, wines dish, umbrella, travel case, and a variety of household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City Teachers’ Club
Philline
Jardiniere
Ieee Ics
Teresnige Indicted by Grand Jury
A late afternoon grand jury handed up twenty one indictments. One listing shows a Mary Gar accused of a specific offense. The document notes the session yesterday in court with charges remaining to be pursued.
Clifford's Jury Describes Doom and Delaying Tactics
Edward Clifford, condemned to be hanged next Tuesday, shows little emotion as his lawyers push for a stay. Lawyer Peshall remains un alarmed, insisting Clifford will not be hanged and hinting at secret plans to avert the execution. Notices to jurors, delays, and preparations for a gallows erection surface amid visits from Father McGinley and mention of a deputy attending the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Clifford
Peshall
Clifford
Justice Lippincott
Peculiar Release Sparks Foreclosure Case Before Pitney
A curious foreclosure dispute before Vice Chancellor Pitney centers on a release claimed in the engagement documents between Marie Isaacs and Simon Isaacs. Simon Linn for Sion Zeman argues a released mortgage is embedded in Marie Isaacs release. Allan Benny for Mrs Isaacs questions its unity. The judge opened proceedings, ordered $20 costs to Mr Benny, and appointed a Bayonne rents receiver. May 21 set for continued hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaace
Pitney
Charence Linn
Sion Zeman
Sarah Isaecs
Mr. Linn
Simon
Chicago
Isaacs
Benny
Bayonne
Patrick Ayers Accused of Neglecting His Family
In a police court hearing Patrick Ayers, 30, a laborer of 139 Highth Street, faced neglect charges after a letter from his hungry wife Bridget and four starving children led Poormaster Hewitt to inspect their home. Ayers, said to earn at least five dollars weekly, posted no support for five weeks and was bound over for a week’s support. The family lacked food and heat. the wife was ill and unable to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Ayers
Patrick Ayers
Highth Street
Hoos
Bridget
Avers
Mr. Hewitt
Hoboken Man Acquitted in Stolen Coal Case
Albert Waener of Hoboken faced General Sessions Court on a charge of receiving stolen coal. The court acquitted him at Lawyer Weller’s request. Two boys, Frederick Nadler and John Sexton, testified they stole coal from a Erie Hartroad café on December 30 and claimed they sold it to Wagner. Evidence that Wegner knew the coal was stolen was lacking.
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Albert Waener
Hoboken
Seasiona
Weller
Frederick Nadler
John Sexton
Erie Hartroad Café
Wagner
Wegner
Wexniittal
Copertino Couple Tried for Receiving Stolen Goods
Michael and Josephine Copertino owners of a junk shop on First Street were tried in the Genéral Suevfons Court yesterday. They faced charges of receiving stolen property including items from a laundry and other articles. The case details appeared fragmented but indicated alleged complicity in handling stolen goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Josephine Copertino
First Street
Suevfons Court
Yénterday
Stolow Eine
Wrest Towls
Joaenh Lerya
New Independent Club Proposed in Seventh Ward
Disgruntled Republicans and a few dissatisfied Democrats discuss forming an independent political club in the Seventh Ward. Led by William Doll Sr and deputy U.S. marshal William Burns, the plan aims to operate without party leadership, relying on conscience votes. Democrats show little interest, questioning potential impact beyond dictating members’ votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward
U. S. Grant Asociation
Conscientus
Willuam Doll
Doll
United States
Marshall William Burns
Grant Club
Burns
A. Kicker
U. & Grant Association
New Steel Foundry Erected Near Newark Rail Line
A leading steel foundry, one of the largest in the United States, rises at Pine street foot near the Newark Central Railroad branch in Lafayette. Backed by Kentucky Steel Co with eastern capital, it aims to supply material for New Yorks underground railway project valued around 20 million dollars. The three story plant spans almost a city block and rails are laid for car access, promising quick material transport to New York at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pine Street
Newark
Central Railroad
Lafayette
Kentucky Steel Co
Ble
New York
Bartholf Indictment Quashed In Green Goods Case
Westing Union Telegraph manager John B Bartholf in Jersey City had his indictment for aiding green goods swindlers quashed by General Sessions Court motion led by Senator Allan L McDermott. Prosecutors argued doubt in state testimony and Bartholf faced difficulty distinguishing telegrams. McDermott said steps were taken by counsel and company to prevent misuse. A nol pros and wagella motion were granted. indictment against the company previously proposed months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Groangoods Dispatch
Allan L. McDermott
General Sessions Court
John B. Bartholf
Western Union Telegraph Company
Jersey City
Bartholf
Western Union Company
Murphy
Green Goods
Bartholt
Erwin
McDermott
Barthholf
Molce
Barr for Freeholder in Seventh Ward Dems Nomination Effort
As election nears, Seventh Ward Democrats push for a Freeholder candidate. Ed ward Burr is viewed as a strong Democrat pick with the ability to bolster the ticket. Bart, active since 1965, made history as the first Democrat to carry the ward in twenty years after a hustling campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward
Board of Freeholders
Edward Burr
Harr
Bart
Hoboken
Cary
Barr
Scofield Utah Mine Disaster Kills Over Two Hundred
A Salt Lake Daily report details the Scofield Pleasant Valley Coal Company Mine No. 4 explosion on May 2 1900 that killed or left missing hundreds. One hundred thirty seven bodies had been recovered with rescue continuing as coffins were ordered. The blast caused a massive afterdamp that trapped workers in Nos 1 and 4 with some escaping. Officials prepared for inquests while families gathered at the mine to identify the dead and await word from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Pleasant Valley Coa) Company
Scofeld
Nave
Rio Grande Western
Sharpe
Coal Company
Welby
Railroad Company
Menrrous
Scofield
W. C. Wilson
No. 1
Willy
Pike's Peak
John James
George
Bernard Douganl
Springville
Yarn Aeroes
Strongen
Magie Sworn In Amid Mine Disaster Echoes
Trent on May 2 261 Justice Depue administered the oath to the new chief justice and council to take office amid a mine explosion at Scofield. Survivors recall a sudden blast. nine tenths of the dead are Americans and Welshmen. Utah workers predominated with some from Tennessee and Colorado. Undertakers rushed to Scofield as special train carried four injured men toward aid. Re collector J M Reattle described the scene as the worst disaster in the region, with uncertain cause and immense financial loss for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sreciah
Trenton
Depue
Beppe
Teonion
Miso
Tustlew
Thomas Ofevik
Utah
Tennesse
Scofield
Rio Grand ‘Western
Hyary Taylor
J. M. Reattle
Ifa
Po Worde
Mone
Tuny
No. 4
Southern Pacific Army
Wyoming
New York Youth Martin Arrested in Hoboken Bicycle Case
Lawrence Martini of New York was arrested Sunday evening in Hoboken while attempting to sell a bicycle on the street. Held on suspicion, he was discharged by Recorder Edward Stanton this morning. T. F. Gerome of 7% South Washington Square, NYC, claimed ownership and will be investigated by Captain Patrick Hayes before surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Martini
New York
Hoboken
Edward Stanton
Martini
T. F. Gerome
Washington Square
Patrick Hayes
WANTED LOST POCKET BOOK Follows Hoboken Grocer Case
Harris Greensburg a grocer at 20 First Street Hoboken was arraigned before Recorder Edward Stenton on larceny charges. Complainant Mrs Lucia Northup of 3 Washington Street said she lost her pocketbook in Greensburg's store last evening and he refused to return it. The case was adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Greensburg
First Street
Hoboken
Edward Stenton
Lucia Northup
Washingwn Street
Greenburg
Greenshore
Beauld
Street cleaner sues for 20000 damages in Hoboken case
James Cox, a Hoboken street cleaner, sues Leonard and Justus Pfeiffer Fioboket butchers for 20000 in the Circuit Court. Cox says he was run down January 17 1898 by a defendant wagon. St Lawrence Mpees appears for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cox
Leonard
Justus Pfeiffer
Fioboket Butchers
Nevilla
Cox
Hoboken
Crushed coupling accident at West Shore yards
John Cannon twenty seven of Na atv New York avenue Teton HT brakeman in West Shore Railroad freight yards at Newark avenue was crushed while coupling cars last night at eight o clock Amputation expected after the injuries were treated at St Francis Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cannon
New York Avenue
Teton
West Shore Railroad
Newark Avenue
St. Francis Hospital
Koch Benefit Draws Fans at Poblmann’s Night
A benefit concert honoring Mr. John J. Koch drew many friends to Poblmann's last night under the auspices of the Columbia Trio Sievers, F. Toreford, C. Bauman and Mr. Tomford. Circuit Court cases were on the Thursday docket, May 3, including items 251 262 DS SM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ami Entertainment
John J. Koch
Circuit Court
Cee
Taursday
An Old and Well Tried Remedy for Children
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a traditional remedy claimed to aid childhood ailments. The text mentions a preparation called 2X Wiprlow’s seminine syran and references effects on the par and cores wind solk. Details are unclear and garbled, with several misread terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartis
Child Burned To Death In Bonfire At Home
Three year old Momo Radigon died after clothing caught fire near a bonfire at 421 Tonnele Avenue. Neighbors aided by the mother who extinguished flames with a rug but the child’s clothes burned away. Physicians arrived too late to save the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momo Radigon
Siavine
Arames
Barmuther
Strike at Copper Works Sees 9-Hour Day Fight
The Oxtant Copper Smelling Company in Conmatle Fook faces a strike as workers demand a nine hour day instead of ten. About 200 night shift employees plan to walk out tonight, joining the day men. Union presence is low, with only a few of over 1000 on strike belonging to a union. Recorder Lazerus is mediating with the manager while efforts to enter Moe makers Uplon are blocked. The action unfolds amid tensions with nonunion workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deon
Conmatle Fook
Reconier Lamersa
Imarager
Lazerus Haw
Moe
Young Republicans Euchre Night At Gregory Street
The Progressive Euchre event of the Men’s Republican Club drew about 160 players at 1 Gregory Street last evening. Prizes included a silk necktie and a silken umbrella. J J Magee presented a silk scarf to the top scorer as others collected various small rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grecory
Wills Fon Henly
Bandied Silt Umbrella
Martin Murray
Lt Preserter
J. J. Magee
Abralasis
Vaudeville and Weather Notes for Tonight in New York
Tonight's vaudeville lineup includes multiple acts at varied venues with reviews and social notices. Wind forecasts call for light southerly to westerly breezes around Thursday, impacting evening events in New York City and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Otay
New Vork City
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