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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1905
Page
1
A fragmented article fragment notes the executive's influence on social reform while hinting at an orphan fund and public concerns. Deputy Soveene from Montreal is mentioned among unclear names as part of a broader political discussion.
Fire destroyed Fagan's Iron Works and adjacent brick structures on Moor Street and Thirteenth Street, with thousands of patterns and valuable machinery lost. Estimated damage runs to six figures, as firefighters fought flames despite weak water supply. Plant owned by Lawrence Fagan was largely destroyed while workers and nearby facilities faced heat and smoke, with no major injuries reported.
A fragmentary note mentions Seer Shennan and a general date about Hood's Saree, hinting at a planned event or legal action. Details are sparse but indicate an upcoming occurrence connected to these names in a dated context.
At a special meeting the Palma Club refused a 30000 dollar bid from the local Knights of Columbus for its elo house on Jersey Avenue and Bright Street. Forty one members attended as the club insisted on at least 525000, minus trophies. Knights want trophies included. talks appear off with no offer near 42500. Club plans smaller quarters as membership wanes with Heights growth. Knights from four councils consider forming a Wigweela club to seek quarters.
The passenger department announces May 13 changes. H. Holabird becomes Assistant General Passenger Agent in Chicago, replacing D. Bowman who resigned. H. Huntington rising to General Agent in Cincinnati. J. A. Webster to Elmira division agent. J. A. Dunbar to Binghamton ticket post. R. T. Sehornstein to Clix Passenger Agent in Buffalo. J. A. Dolan to traveling passenger agent in Chicago. W. Goteman to city passenger agent in Brooklyn. R. B. Graham promoted to passenger agent in Buffalo area.
A regional pamphlet titled Mountain and Lake Resorts aims to aid travelers along the Lackawanna Railroad. The 126 page publication lists hotels and boarding places with their locations and rates, offering reliable information for summer travel seekers.
Olmstead the new Skeeters pitcher starred in a close victory despite injuries to seven visiting players. He allowed four hits and no walks as Newark, Jersey City, and other teams traded runs. The Sailors managed a lone fourth inning score while Murphy and Dillard produced the only notable hits for the opposition.
Yesterday's results show Newark 1 over Jersey City 0 in a Newark at Jersey City clash. Rochester 6 Montreal 3. Buffalo 3 Toronto 3. Baltimore Providence 2. Gamenights include Newark at Jersey City. Baltimore and Montreal at Rochester. Toronto at Buffalo.
Special to The Jersey City News Asbury Park May 3 2005 Knights of Columbus gather for the ninth annual state convention at Winchyers Hall State Deputy Thomas P Fay welcomes delegates praising district deputies and noting one vacancy in Trenton Plainfield district Other leaders named including Alfred De La Porte Joseph A McNamee William Cahill and Daniel Dugan The article highlights support for Catholic University in Washington and the Columbus medal awarded to former Senator James Smith Jr Mentions total NJ members 6893 and 2070 parishioners.
Rev Mr Gowan of North Hudson urges authorities to shut down a Hoboken pool room on Henderson and Perry streets, claiming it fuels vice. Debates over Sheriff race and party politics hinge on recent appointments and Erie Railroad plans as voters and officials weigh in on local governance and civil service staffing.
Fragmentary OCR from a historical page shows place names Old Point Comfort Richmond Washington and dates near May with unclear references. Text includes scattered words like Kettle, Conwy, and B13, but lacks coherent events, people, or actions to define a clear news item.
Colby of Essex County leads a probe into lobbying as Assemblyman Colby seeks to curb influence on legislation. A broad letter to corporations asks who directs outside influence and whether any agents have authority to press or oppose measures, aiming to curb unscrupulous lobbying practices in Trenton.
Lakewood May 3 1905 final sessions of New Jersey State Grand Council Royal Arcanum election officers saw G Harold Porter lose to Harry R Ward for grand oratorship. Other officers named include Teptha Van Vliet supreme representative BR Maddocks grand regent James Rodgers grand vies regent Weeks grand treasurer etc.
Washington reports that Japan protested to China and the United States claims to have received communications through Chen-tinye. China intends to take every possible step to enforce its neutrality and inform all powers of Pekin’s position. Secretary Loomis notified the Japanese legation of the note’s contents.
The Creek American Candy Company led by Charles Lohmeyer plans a large factory complex. It will occupy a plot bounded by Pine Street Johnston Avenue and a rail line, face 00 feet on June, with a main 30 foot high building and a six‑story section. Total cost around 150000, plus 3 10 500 per annum in wages. The firm, newly formed, was forced to abandon due to nearby pressures from the Heidt copper purchase and approaching ships in the area.
Nine year old Cinrieseph of Sala Kearny avenue narrowly escaped serious injury when struck by a Newark and New York Ride car near 87 Virginia avenue. His nose and flesh were scratched. Mr. Tom Rebiineway of 87 Virginia avenue assisted, Lyons & Ziegl’s drug attire crew treated wounds, and the boy went home.
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