Hoos in Harness Sweeps Clean City Offices Today
New mayor Hoos begins rapid turnover at City Hall with Justice Nevin and secretary Morgan assisting. Officials discuss staffing, resignations, and pending appointments as department changes loom, while Field and Water Board members prepare for shifts in May. Mayor Wanser retires to focus on private affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taker Pines
Justice Nevin
B. T. Morgan
Wansers
Hoos
Henry Lohman
Lohman
Allan L. McDermott
Yesteryly
Captain Smith
St Merk Bouton
Hamis
Boltwoud
Wood
John Kenny
Kenny
William Peckham
Lawrence Broderick
Street and Water Board
Trowbels
Wanser
Ballet Tan O'El
Swill
Love & Wanser
Bethel M. E. Church Concert Before Pastor Leaves Town
A Bethel M. E. Church concert at Bergen on Upton Street preceded Rev. A Gowden's departure for the Balem conference. Participants included Walter Billings, a student musician playing multiple instruments, and a group featuring Moyne Scudder, Coll Baritone, and Beata performers, among others.
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Furswell
A Gowden
Gerbet A.M
Bergen
Upton Astreet
Balem
N. J
Walter Billings
Mikh Moyne Scudder
Mir
Death by own action questioned in Moran case
The body of 33 year old James Moran was found in the water near the foot of Sixth Street after he had been missing since April. Police question whether his death resulted from self harm as investigators review the circumstances and note the apparent suicide indicators.
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James Moran
Firth Strout
Sixth Street
Mtks
Disinterred Body Identified. Insurance Motive Suspected
A body dug up at Snake Hill is identified as Thomas Browley from New Jersey Central Railroad death. Relatives recognized him by a distinctive nose, nails and clothing. Investigators pursue insurance-money motive. Board debates clergy marriage records and a cattle inspector bill.
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Lake Sui
Doluen
Abamsee
Vario
Whystelan
Erendrick
Ahne
Asstegat
Father Meyer
Bayonng
Meyer
Board of Health
Rooney
Winfield
James Browley
Thomas Browley
New Jersey Central Railroad
Snake Hill
Thomas Rowley
Eaulvel
Converse
Second Jury Panel Drawn Under Short Term Act
Sheriff Heller drew the second panel of jurors yesterday afternoon under the new Short Term Act. The list includes Jersey City names such as John G. Goosul, Anthony Conk, George A. Logan, and Hoboken residents Henry Wagner, Albert Steht Ing, and William Metta among others.
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Sherif
Sheriff Heller
Jersey City
John G. Goosul
Anthony Conk
George A. Logan
Paulick Welsh
James McNulty
Michael Efan
William Goetz
Theodore Lewk
Jacob B. Newkirk
Peter Cassity
Charles Wilks
HH. Kahlert
Thomas Bennett
George Bart
Thomas Maroney
Richard Gilligan
Silas McArthur
Nicholas Pierce
John Gemmel
John Lister
Edward F
Burke
George Weuberg
Paul Haller
Philip Sherry, Jr
Patrick H. Harrington
Michael Toolam
Bernard McNally
Michael C. McDonough
William H. Budjong
Benjamin Evans
Thomas H. Stewart
Henry C. Bedell
Seb A. Cronk
Hoboken
Henry Wagner
Albert Steht Ing
Owes Aortas
Yonne Wiliam Metta
Richest Silly
Sininning
Abe Benders
Forth Hudson
George Melrose
Man Struck With Beer Bottle After Saloon Dispute
John Moore, an Englishman of 76T Newark Street Hoboken, entered Benjamin Badaracco’s saloon at First and Grand streets. After a quarrel over a drink, a fight broke out and Moore allegedly struck Policeman Foley, then assaulted Badaracco. Badaracco was treated for a scalp wound and Moore was arrested, arraigned on three charges, and held for trial.
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Moore
John Moore
Newark
Hoboken
Benjamin Badaracco
Badaracco
Tadaricco
Recotter McDonough
Foley
Badarecco
Ball
Outgoing Passenger’s Pocketbook Stolen and Recovered
At Hoboken docks a man grabbed a passenger’s pocketbook on the North German Lloyd quay. Detective Nelson arrested John Gross, 28, of Avenue C New York, after sightings by agent August Schmitzer. The pocketbook contained 3000 quarks about 250 and was returned to the passenger who departed without giving his name. Gross was held for examination.
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Lloyd Steamship
Hoboken
August Schmitzer
Schmitzer
Schmitzer Caited
Nelson
John Gross
No. 42
Avenue C
New York
Gross
Gros
Runaway Boys Nabbed After Night in New York
Carl Robinson aged 13 of 329 West Fifty-second Street and Norton aged 12 of 29 West Fifty-second Street were captured in Toxefrange place by Patrolman Murphy. They were kept at Gregory Street station overnight as parents were notified and collected them this morning.
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Kolenerd
Aberty
Carl Robinson
West Fitty-second Atepet
New York
Resco
Norton
West Fitty-second Street
Hoys
Toxefrange Place
Murphy
Gregory Street
Stattet
Montgomery Street
Seiad
Policaman
Cuunie
Robinson
Nim
Fey
mHuther
SNL
Miller Insoncent Kid Miller Sentenced In Burglar Case
Alfred Brown known as Kid Miller and Frank Leroy’s accomplice faced General Sessions Court last week for burglary. He was sentenced to ten years in State Prison and was escorted to custody after the hearing, with authorities stating the case involved prior criminal activity and intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Brown
Kid” Miller
Frank Leroy
General Sessions Court
Privony
Trenthn Yeguertay
Heary
New Tariff Bill Reported to Senate May 4 1897
The Wable bill moves to the Senate with July 1 1898 effective date. Aldrich signals it will be called up on May 18. Senate drafts raise beer taxes and strike retroactive and bounty provisions. Hawaiian reciprocity is removed, imposing same duties on Hawaiian sugars. Senate changes also affect Wool and Woolen schedules with many House bill alterations.
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Washington
Senate
House
Aldrich
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Kloppings Consinuagous Obstinacy in Civil War Widow Case
Hoboken police arraigned Charles Klopping a 50 year old Civil War veteran for persistently refusing to support his wife and four children. Despite monthly pension payments of eight dollars he diverted funds or left them destitute, first arousing authorities four years ago when Mrs Klopping complained to the Poormaster. He was sentenced to the penitentiary for one year, later released, and again arrested for non support after attempts to arrange payments via the Pension Bureau and admission to the Old Soldiers Home in Virginia. He now promises to pay a doll or later funds but remains under scrutiny.
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Klopping
Bia
Charles Klopping
Clinton Street
Hoboken
Recorder McDonoughee
Plin and Teduced Corporation
Minturn
United States Pension Bureau
Washington
Kroyping
Virginia
McDonough
Ben
Bicycle rider hits eight year old girl and flees
An eight year old girl, Lillian Angemer of Brie and Fifth streets, was struck by a middle aged bicyclist on Fourth street while playing on the asphalt. She broke a leg and the rider sped away, avoiding arrest. The injured child was carried home for help. The motorist George Weins, connected to a Newark avenue incident, faced General Sessions Court with a $7500 bond for homicide charges.
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Gir
Lillian Angemer
Brie
Fifth Streets
Fourth Street
Wong
Jett Jeg
George Weins
Joseph Fitzhenry
Newark Avenue
General Sessions Court
Thomas Reidy
Welge
Adopted a Little Waif in Orchard Street Home
Mia Hilton of 47 Orchard adopted a two year old boy found wandering the hillway near her home late last night. The boy had pale hair and wore a light brown dress. he spoke a few words and seemed distressed. Neighbors report the scene as the child appeared to be abandoned and were unsure of his origin while Hilton offered care.
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Mia
Hilton
Orchard Atryot
Tilton
Ends Well That Alls Well In Betrothal Suit Discontinued
Mir Morse drops the suit to set aside a planned marriage of Miss Morse to Frank J McLeavy. The minor daughter's father halted the case citing delicate health, with reconciliation hinted and a possible future marriage. The dispute centered on betrothal versus marriage disputes involving a New York heiress and a Jersey City couple.
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Morse
Pitney
Hachot Moray
Frank J. McLervy
G. Hil
Court of Chancery
Mies Morse
Gir
McLenny
Sven
New Yorks City
Columbia Avenue
Miss Mores Nuyk
Jersey City
B. L. Stoddard
St. John's Episcopal Church
Summit Avenue
Miss More
Stoddard
McGill
Young McLervy
Mr. Morse
Young McLeavy
McLeavy
Weinthal Hosts Dinner for New Board of Council in Hoboken
At Bartz's Hall Hoboken a dinner celebrated the appointment of Joseph S. Weinthal as chairman of the new Board of Council. Mayor Pagan acted as toastmaster with a large turnout of city officials and former leaders. Toasters praised harmony and continued capable service, with toasts from Water Commissioner Claus Schroeder and Assessor John R. Wiggins among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Weinthal
Hoboken
Bartz's
Board of Council
Counc
Weinthal
Pagan
Henry Hirtler
John Bruning
John R. Wisging
Adolph Lankering
Corneilmen Bewly
Steuerwald
Capelis
Sterl
Londrigan
Snyder
McGovern
A .Tissot
E. T. Offerman
Maurice
Fagan
Telrs
Oldets
Claus Schroeder
C. A. Tissot
Mauree Stick
Boulevard
Michael J. Goyle
John R. Wiggins
Felgenspan
Newark
Hathaway Pastor Becomes Sabbath Union Secretary
The Rev T W Hathaway who left Westminster Presbyterian Church after eighteen years as pastor was named general secretary of the American Sabbath Union. He resigned under demand to be paid all owed salary, with trustees delaying until Saturday night to settle. Further developments follow as negotiations continue.
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Ben
Sabbath Union
Westminaller
T. W. Hethaway
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Helix
American Sabbath Union
Yaramt
J. H. Sknowles
Dr. Hathaway
Mr. Hathaway
Westminster
Johnsons Last Day
Newark officials announce Johnson a former negro preacher will be hanged tomorrow in Somerset County Jail. Albert Clymer, who killed his employer Harry Hodgett at Newmarket, N D, faces the death penalty a week later at the same jail. Hangman Namine prepares the old gallows as the condemned reads his Bible and reflects on his life and fate.
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Newark
Somerad County
Sincob Johnson
Bomerville
Albert Clymer
Harry Hodgett
Newmarket
N.d
Negeo
Union
Annis Rogers
Somerset County
Namine
German Lutheran Conference Opens City Meeting in New York
The semiannual West Dixteret Conference of the German Lutheran Churches met in New York to compel congregations across Crookton Tongshiend Staten Island and New Jersey to unite under Hemnswice leadership, with plans affecting Connecticut communities.
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New York
Bynod
Crookton
Tongshiend
Staten Island
New Jery
New Brunswick
Gouthern
Connecticut
Hemnswice
Peace hopes cited as mediation urged in Greco Turkish war
The May 4 1997 report notes Foreign Office Secretary Gupree N Curzot telling the House of Commons that mediation efforts between Greece and Turkey continue. He stresses that belligerents must show willingness to accept mediation before progress can occur. Aerial and ground actions near Pharsalos hint at a new general attack.
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Associated Prom
Lonton
Partia Minary
Uve Foreign Office
Gupree N. Curzot
Edhem Pasha
Pharsalos
Aahem Pasha
Constantine
Greece
Crete
Vassos
Constantinople
Arta
Buiractharis
Pentepigadia
Cowardice Charged By Cable to The Associated Press
LARISSA May 1 1897 The road from Salonica is crowded with troops bound for Hdiem Pasha s army as Turkish forces in Greece seem ready to act. Ponedt order rules everywhere and soldiers show enthusiasm for renewed offensives. Triliada s capture raises expectations for decisive action and Italian volunteers held by the Turks denounce Greek cowardice in harsh terms.
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Associated Press
Larissa
Salonica
Hdiem Pasha
Greece
Ious
Triliada
Campaign in Thessaly near Velestino battles report
Athens May 4 181 The dispatch from a Turkish front near Velestino Thessaly describes fighting since dawn on April 20 Greeks holding strong hill positions while Turks press with artillery. Despatch notes water supply needs and Greek mountain positions repelling Turkish probes as German officers are praised for potential value if employed.
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Copie
Associated Press
Athens
Velestino
Turkey
Greece
Thessaly
Velustina
Orst
Moujiai
Thar
Willian
Germany
Troops Readied as Turkish Army Faces Reinforcement
Reports indicate 80,000 troops to be bolstered in Anatolia with additional units on the move. Troop transports carry Turkish soldiers toward the Aegean Sea as authorities seek to deter destabilizing actions while details of a primary confrontation remain unclear.
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Annatolia
Turkey
Trukish
Bundsy
Avgean Sea
Garibaldi Talks With King George Amid War Concerns
A Rome despatch says Garibaldi met King George amid preoccupation with postwar status. The Greek premier Raili urged Garibaldi to enroll Greeks with Italian volunteers, then asked to suspend Italian enrollment, fueling belief that secret peace talks may be underway.
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Rome
Cordero Della Sera
Milan
Riccott
Garibalditas
George
M. Raili
Riccotti Garibaldi
Bore Five Anarchists Shot in Barcelona Bomb Outrage
Five anarchists convicted for the Corpus Christi bomb attack near the Church of Santa Maria de Mar were executed outside Fort Montjuich after shouting long live anarchy. The gang had numbered over eighty, with the blast killing dozens and injuring about fifty. The condemned included two newlyweds. deportation awaits the surviving prisoners.
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Jena Homb
Associated Press
Barcelona
Jung
Fort
Montjujeh
Alvherl
Santa Maria de Mar
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse launched in Hamburg
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, sister ship to the Friedrich der Grosse, was launched in the presence of Emperor William. The massive steamer measures about 4 feet long, powered by 28 000 horsepower, capable of carrying 2000 tons of cargo and a large number of passengers, with four funnels and twin engines with independent cylinders.
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Strtin
Lloyd Ling
Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grose
Movement to send livestock to Hoagland for Jubilee feast
Melbourne reports a plan to ship 21 000 sheep and 5x bullocks to Hoagland for a London slum feast honoring the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The May 4 1597 dispatch notes Princess of Wales promoting the charity event.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Victoria
Hoagland
Princess of Wales
London
MORE GUNS FOR GERMANY
Berlin May 4 1897 Budget Committee of the Reichstag has authorized a non recurring expenditure of 10 000 000 marks to create a reserve of field artillery and material under the supplementary estimates.
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Hy Gible
Associated Press
Berlin
Reichstag
Eleven Sailors Drowned After Ship Collision Off Girdleness
ABERDEEN May 1 A collision off Girdleness Lighthouse between the British steamers Collynee and Gringoe caused the Collynee to sink with eleven crew missing. In Washington Admiral Mead retired died in hospital after illness following a period of medical care and surgery.
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Asou
Aberdeen
Girdteness Lighthouse
President Nominates Webster Davis for Interior Assistant
The President sent to the Senate the nomination of Webster Davis of Missouri to be Assistant Secretary of the Interior. The item appears in a Washington dispatch dated May 4, 1897, with minor garbled text following about a forest and unrelated fragments.
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Washington
Senate
Webster Davis
Missouri
Interior
Paris Bazaar Fire Kills Dozens in Crowded Charity Market
Paris May 4 A devastating fire swept a wooden bazaar on the Rue Jean Goujon during a charity market attended by society notables. Thirty bodies have been recovered, with thirty-two injured under care. Panic caused trampling as flames spread rapidly, many missing buried in the ruins.
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Cabo
Paris
Istirwe
Jean Goujon
Tzee
Duchess of
Uzes
Colonial Dames Meeting Highlights Jersey Residency Rivalry
Special to The Jersey City News reports the Colonisl Dames of New Jersey hold their annual meeting in Trenton on May 4 1997. The officers are all residents of Trenton but East and West Jersey members clash over residency rules. Mrs Joseph D Redle of Jersey City is slated for president after the election.
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Jersey City
Trenton
Colonisl Dames of
New Jersey
West Jersey
East Jersey
Joseph D. Redle
Obituaries and Funeral Notices From May 1897
A string of death notices and funeral invitations lists individuals and families by name with ages and addresses. Entries include Anderson at No 4 Astor Place. Clatworthy at Merver Street. Doyle, Jennings, McOmber, Smith, Klees, Fitzhenry, and Marshall. Details announce services May 5 to May 6 at specified homes and churches, with parish and cemetery references.
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Anderson
Astor Place
Heights
Mary
Reet Anderson Notlee
Clatworthy
Eliza
Augustus W. Clatworthy
Merver Street
Doyle
la Doyle
Luke Doyle
Margaret Finerdon
New York
Jennings
John
Edward
Mary B. Jennings
Court
St. Bridget’s
McOmber
Jolson B. McOmber
Smith
Margaret H.T
Worad Brain
Hall Avenue
Klies
Atabel Crinhard, Dauhter
William V
Maggie P. Klees
HUDSPETHS BOMBSHELL AT MONTE CARLO GAMBLING RAID
Judge Hudspeth exposed a large open gambling operation called Little Monte Carlo in Weehawken New Jersey. Officers pursued bettors and seized no machines. the court pledged to present the matter to the Grand Jury and indict those involved while vowing reforms against corruption. The article notes police, officials, and public interest in curbing illegal gambling.
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Searloun
Judee Hudspeth
Donnell
Digan
Locke
Dewey
Bunett
Enright
O'Brien
Pavonia Avenue
Court House
Summit Avenue
Lafayette
New York
Weerhawken
Little Monte Carlo
Hudspeth
Sheriff Heller
Weehawken
Monte Carlo
Barteriers
Stent
Shariff
Sherif
Inége Hudspath
Little Monte
Corti
Grand Jury
Futeenspan’s Ark
Weather Indications for New York City and Vicinity
May forecasts show generally fair conditions in New York City and nearby areas. Temperatures expected to remain stationary with light to moderate westerly winds throughout the period.
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New York
New York City
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Weiss
Robert Singinton
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Ghote
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Rivale
Hathaway
Johnson
Mead
Gilblus
Gay
Trstaisss
King George
Admiral Meade
Admiral Mead
Turfain
John Joh
Wales
Mente
Misa
Paterson
Admiral Meody
Melgenspan
Biesee
The
Jersey City News
Patie Spuolnding
Bagen Ee Agit Weigsimoan
Ory
Bane
Streneth
Peigenspan
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al Ta Seerais
Seron
Bouton
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