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Jersey City News

Location

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1901

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Independent for Grubb Meeting Turns Quiet County Session

County Republican Committee gathering at Lincoln Hall was calm with low attendance and little business. Reports on Guttenberg and township representation progress. potential special primary discussed. Hudson county delegates likely to back Franklin Murphy for governor though some oppose. No county meeting until September. Guttenivers vacancy planning and ward committees noted.

Republican Committee Lincoln Hall Woolley John Graham Tme Edward T. Mitchell Guttenberg Ill Graham Eaward Fry Otah Hudson County Trenton Prenklin Murphy Hudson Murphy JH. Burd Grubb Charl Eichhorn West Hoboken Wiliam Armumever Union Hill Hew Frank, Jr Wethawket Organization Committee Ming Gutelivers Samuel D. Dickinson Association Martin Dieck Frank 4. Melville Bayonne Béwin Cadmus

Major Lentz Denies Anti Murphy Move In Jersey City Visit

Major Carl Lentz, in Jersey City with Colonel Ramiel D. Dickinson, denies plotting against Franklin Murphy. They met in the morning and traveled to New York. Lentz insists he supports the convention winner and will back the Republican nominee for governor.

Franklin Murphy Carl Lentz Jersey City Ramiel D. Dickinson New York Abers Maine Semmp

Convicted man accused in attack during housing dispute

Gustav Kulechtcki was found guilty in the Court of Special Sessions for assaulting Mrs. John Nusa Wig amid a dispute over ownership of a house. The incident involved attempts to freeze out the tenant by blocking doors after February 1, with testimony depicting threats and forced confrontation between residents and involved parties.

Gustav Kulechtcki John Nusa- Wig Wilon BO Dovedo Parmentier Bens Kutechinski Fae Nussting

First Ward's Stag to Aid Democratic Club Event

The First Ward Democratic Club plans a stag and smoker on Wednesday evening May 6 at the clubhouse. A committee was appointed to organize artists and events for the night. Democratic party leaders have been assigned to coordinate the affair and its activities.

Steg Washington

Fragmented OCR Note Reads With Scattered Words

The readable portion shows garbled text mentioning children and adults, with references to names and places that are unclear. The fragment lacks coherent events or a clear subject to report.

Police Mutual Aid to Stage City Theatrical Benefit

The Police Mutual Aid Association plans a charity entertainment at a city theatre this year. The program features Mr and Mrs Sidney Drew and many notable performers. A highlight shows an exact station house replica with officers at the desk and a telegraph display. A patrol wagon scene includes prisoners and a mock booking, ending with police drill and matinee.

Police Mutual Aid Association Thas Stdney Drew Highteax Ued Beltes Microdore Cueing New York Beton Lenarr Poor Emperor of Music Jess Danty Fisher Carrell James Richmond Glenroy Panteer Madge Fos Auditeach Sigton Actu Polive Arili Matel

Oil stove gas death in Englewood limits family

Special to The Jersey City News. Englewood May 11 1991 one woman dead and another woman and two children seriously ill after gas from an oil cook stove filled a tightly closed house. Mrs Augustus Decrue 76 died in Palisade Park asphyxiation. Mrs Charles Marshall and her two children narrowly escaped. Mr Marshall arrived to help. Dr Wyckoff treated them for three hours before revival.

Jersey City News Englewood Augustus Decrue Palisade Park Charles Marshall

What the Boulevard Cost and Construction Totals

The Boulevard system in the county cost 2,549,961.09 dollars in total construction. Expenditures include main road 2,034,000 plus branch road 412,052 and judgments 7,072.98, with additional items like Palisade Construction Co. 7,002.92 and Alfred M. Fuller 70.06. Hoboken extension 34,082.04 was listed as previously reported.

Boulevard Commissioners Board of Freeholders Mya Branch Palisade Construction Co Alfred M. Fuller Hoboken

Republicans Move to Defend New Excise Law in Court

At a Lincoln Mall meeting the Republican Committee authorized Chairman Edward Fry to hire counsel to defend the proposed excise bill. It is believed lawyer Flavel McGee may be chosen to challenge or uphold the act vesting licensing power in a bi partisan elective commission.

Republican Committee Lincoln Mall Pavonia Avenue Bacot Place Edward Fry Flavel McGee

Water conference delayed to next Tuesday date

A planned conference among the Street and Water Board the Finance Board the Mayor and a Flynn representative over a water contract modification was postponed. Finance Board members said they could not meet until next Tuesday with the conference set for morning hours.

Street and Water Board Finance Board P. H. Flynn

Tragic Gas Death of Local Teen in Hoboken

Seventeen-year-old Frederick Thuhamenn a grocery clerk was found dead in bed with a gas jet fully on at No 8 Garden Street Hoboken. His uncle Henry Setrme dour, the employer, discovered the body. The family says wind likely blew the end from the jet while he slept and the body was moved to the morgue.

Frederick Thuhamenn Garden Short Hoboken Henry Setrmedour Huhos Mane

Unclear OCR fragment on vehicle accident and injuries

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a drive spike and an iron object in a roadway incident, but details on people, location, timing, or outcomes are unreadable. No verifiable entities or events can be established from the provided excerpt.

Lincks Letter Pushes Sabbath Observance and Liquor Laws

George H Lincks, editor of Literary Notes and a county official, writes to Jersey City Methodist clergymen urging united action for Sabbath observance and liquor restrictions. He cites liquor sales to minors and Sunday drink as harms, signals a broader temperance push tied to upcoming elections, and emphasizes civic duty without endorsing candidates. The article notes police and city union roles in enforcing laws and potential legal actions against saloons.

George H. Lincks Literary Notes Hudson County Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Institute of Social Hominics Strand Brother Jersey City Epworth Union Methodist Episcopal Hudson Mquor CIA GEORGE H_ LINCKS Lincks Good Citizenship Jersey City Epworth Union Hpworth League Uds Epworth League Citizens Ime Police Board Etter Bundey

Literary Note Recaps Public Opinion On Liquor Interests

A fragment discusses a loan paper with limited benefit to liquor interests and diminished influence. It notes impersonal attacks on the Good Citizenship Committee chairman shaping opinion toward law and order. The writer thanks Mr Luby for assistance and to help shed light on the matter.

Arsenal at state arsenal to clear out obsolete ordnance

Quartermaster General Donnelly has received offers for imperfect ordnance and stores slated for disposal at the State Arsenal. Inspector General Congdon backs the sale as a long overdue cleaning, with items including muskets, rifles, sabres, revolvers, saddles, ammunition, and numerous artillery accessories, many dating to pre 1699 patterns.

Richard A. Donnelly Samuel Armstrong Arsenal Joseph W. Congdon Foot Artillery United States Billinghurst

Four new Smallpox cases reported in city

Two new cases were reported yesterday and two more this morning. The patients named include James Burke, seventeen, of Hile and Sixteenth streets, and Theodore Midinger, living aboard the Bertha In the South Cove. This morning's patients are a colored man Harris of Work Street and Currie of Central Avenue.

James Burke Hile Sixteenth Streets Theodore Midinger South Cove Harris Work Street Currie Central Avenue

Official notice delays Bishop OConnor selection in Newark

The Rev John J OConnor of St Josephs Newark has not received official notification of his selection as Bishop of the Newark Diocese and expects no word until next week Rome approves appointments slowly and credentials travel by mail The pastor continues duties at St Josephs as before awaiting formalities to conclude.

Eliot O'Connor John J. O'Connor St Joseph's Church Newark Rome Father O'Connor Congregation For the Propagation of the Faith America St. Joseph's

Policeman Nonsuited In Palisade Avenue Real Estate Suit

Patrolman Charles Dunne of the Sixth Precinct sued Mrs. Mary E Fell of 547 Palisade avenue for 1% claiming misrepresentation in a real estate purchase from Mrs. Well. The Second District Court trial ended with a non suit as the plaintiff presented his case. Ex-Judge Thomas F Nooran represented him and Samuel A Hesson defended.

He Olsins Charles Dunne Mary E. Fell Palisade Avenue Second District Court Dunne Well Thomas F. Nooran Samuel A. Hesson

Otis Wins Second Trial Against North Jersey Street Railway

James Otis again wins his case against the North Jersey Street Railway Company. In circuit court the verdict for Otis is 289 for the plaintiff after a second trial. An initial verdict of 1,300 was reduced on appeal. Otis sought damages for personal injuries after being injured as a white passenger on a car. Attorney William H. Suger represented Otis and Jarvis Atkins appeared for the defense.

James Otis North Jersey North Jersey Street Railway Company Otis William IH Sueer, J Dialntis Jarvis Atkina

Matters of Fact in Brief: Local News Gist

Fragmentary OCR notes reference local individuals and events with unclear details. It mentions Buddies, die, whalerdie, and Eo estas, plus Metta rte herd ine. Further readable context is needed to establish concrete persons, places, or dates for a proper summary.

Fear and protest over factory permit in crowded district

Residents near Montgomery Street react with anger and alarm as a permit is issued to an unknown individual for a factory producing hazardous materials. Critics demand revocation, arguing the location endangers blocks of neighbors and that officials failed to consider the community. Robert Davis may wield influence to press the Board to act.

Uzo Montgomery Street Meeta Erie Atsé Fire Board Robert Davis

Essay Prize Awarded for Tuberculosis Combat Essay

Dr S A Knopf of New York City wins 4000 marks for the best essay on preventing tuberculosis. He notes the disease spreads through aerosols, food, and skin contact, urges bans on public spit, clean vessels in public places, and denounces liquor as aiding infection while praising open air, exercise, cleanliness, and good food as remedies.

Keppl Germany Berlin Duke of Tut Lippocrates B. C Knopf

Loudenslager Named Chairman Candidate For NRCC

Congressman Henry C Loudenslager is expected to be chosen chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee at the upcoming meeting in recognition of his service in the first national campaign. He is in his eighth term in Congress, born May 2 1832 in Maurice River, Cumberland County, and has lived in Paulsboro since 1856. He previously served as Gloucester County Clerk in 1864 and 1887, and since 1892 has been a member of Congress.

Henry C. Loudenslager National Republican Congressional Committee Loudenslager Congress

Freehold Honor Returned Hero Ceremony Abandoned

Freehold May 1 1901 parade honoring Captain Vrodanburgh was canceled due to the storm. Instead a church service at St. Peter's Episcopal in Prague of Ahaakagiving was held with appropriate exercises.

Jormey City Freehold Vrodanburgh St. Peter's Episcopal Church Prague

Orange Volunteers Form Fund Drive For Jacksonville Fire Relief

Members of the New Jersey Volunteer Infantry who were encamped in Jacksonville during the Spanish American War met in the Orange armory to raise funds for Jacksonville fire relief. About 100 dollars has been raised for the regimental fund led by Colonel Edwin Wythe Hine. A committee was appointed to solicit contributions and will close the fund on Monday with a meeting that night.

Orange Jacksonville New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Edwin Wy Hine William M. Brien Isaac Shoenthal Leuteant Nathan. Horton Keane

Brewery Labor Dispute Halts In Hoboken Meeting

A wage and recognition dispute over a new Hudson County Brewery in West Hoboken stalled after a midday Hoboken meeting. Union reps from the United Brewery Workers and council trades leaders pressed for recognition, while brewery officials blamed the architect and contractor for hiring nonunion labor and offered no immediate solution.

Mulvaney Plumbers Thomas O'Keefe New York Steam Fitters Bender Bishop Brewery Company

Truck Driver Bailed After Injury to Teen in City Collision

Patrick Coleman of 26 Eleventh Street was brought before Police Justice Hontsfor examination on May 18 after running down fifteen year old Hottie McGimpsey of 218 York Street at Greene and Montgomery streets as she walked to work. The girl remains in City Hospital and is reported to be doing well.

Patrick Coleman No. 26 Eleventh Street Hotte McGimpsey York Street Greene and Montgomery Streets New York City Hons T First Criminal Court City Hospital

Fire at five story brick building on First street

Children played with matches in the cellar ignited a small fire in No 24 First Street owned by Henry Rugee. Patrayman Wickham pulled the fire box after 5 pm. The five story brick building houses many families. Prompt response by the fire department limited damage.

N. 18 Patrayman Wickham First Street Henry Rugee Celler Mremun

Pavonia Yacht Club Opens New Home Under Pleasant Skies

Pavonia yacht club prepares for its season opener at the new Bayonna house at the foot of Forty sixth street. Members and guests anticipate a cordial afternoon as preparations for May opening are underway with a Glambalse event and club traditions.

Pavonia Yacht Club Bayonna

Personal note on William A Corcoran illness in Closter

Mr William A Corcoran son of Mr ALS Gokcokan of Us city located at home in Closter with a severn illness A cold weeks ago developed a grave complication but his physicians say he will rapidly recover Finance Securage Muriiing will sall for Xt They will be and Mrs Jenn anit on MA abroal

William A. Corcoran Als Gokcokan Us City Closter Namie Weeks Muriiing Jenn Anit

Freeholders Report Repairs Authorized For Damaged Weet Wall

A North Bergen special meeting of the Board of Freeholders heard no report but authorized contractors to repair the damaged weet wall of Paterson Plank Road at no county cost. Meyerstott Brick Co warns vessel passage on the Mackensack draw may incur damages. this claim was referred to the North Bridge Committee. A prior resolution authorizing Boulevard Loop repairs was rescinded as unnecessary since the Boulev ard Commissioners possess rightful authority to act.

Freeholders Vassels Board of Freeholders Rad Paterson Plank Road North Bergen Iroso- Witton Freiholder Pincke Meyerstott Brick Company Mackensack Paterson North Bridge Committee Breehaider Fincke

Four Little Fellows Incorporations Reported

Secretary of State records list several new incorporations in New Jersey on May 11 14. The Newfield Smyrna Ritz Company with 10000 capital. Adamantine Company 100000. Matawan Steel and Iron Company 100000. Standard Motor Vehicle Company 1000.

Jersey City Trenton

Harvard Wins Debate At Princeton In 1901

The seventh Annual Princeton Harvard debate was held in Alexander Hall on May 10, 1901, and Harvard won. The resolution supported Congress justified imposing terms in the Platt amendment within the Army appropriation bill before Cuba’s independence, except provisions about the Isle of Pines.

Specia Jersey City Princeton Harvard Alexander Hall Congress

Mary Thompson dies in Newark welcome memory

Special to The Journey Nowe Newark May 1 1910 Mrs Mary Thompson died here at age 70. She was one of twenty girls dressed in white who welcomed Lafayette during his New Jersey visit to Springwield ballpark temperate scene.

Newark Mary ‘Thompson Lafayette Springwield

Nash's Ark in China and a Curious Chinese Picture

A London Express note discusses an ancient Chinese manuscript likeness of Noah's Ark, showing sun imagery and roof windows in a double pitched form. It contrasts with biblical accounts and hints at Chinese scholars locating the Ark’s mire, while mentioning an Australian steamer Kametika tour sailing near Moruva Head and a coastwise incident tied to a rope line.

China Mount Arient London Einiek

Weather and notices from New York May day listing winds and funerals

Weather indications for New York on May 1 describe fair sea and strong north winds. Funeral notices mention James A. and LiMo Relatives, with services on May 9 and arrangements at 2 oclock. Other lines note a funeral procession and relatives gathered for farewell.

New York Morrow Sea Fair Werle Weeterly Hartnetts Mack Buldved Prlevieas Airy Sik Estlingen

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Hudson Machine GRUBB Major Lentz First Ward's Stag Romady Aid Association Omatae Ida Lingks Darastha Thanks MR. Luby Arsenal Clearing Twelfth and Enth Street Loudenlager Freehold Honor Eax Washington St Mittee Pavonia Communinay Avenue James A Clay Hall Srs New Jersey Board of Street & Water Astonera Tolson The Ferry City Ous
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