Bridges Delay Blamed on Freeholders Plan to Finish Repairs
The trolley company agrees to complete repairs on the Passaic bridge and maintain the road between bridges for a year while Essex and Hudson counties operate the Passaic and Hackensack bridges respectively. Officials differ over cost sharing and rights, but a tentative settlement was reached at a Newark conference, prompting scepticism from some board members pending formal proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F
Young
the Plank Road Company
Hudson
Essex
Com Ee
Board of Trade and Manufacturers’ Committee of
Newark
The
Plank Road Company
Athich
McGowan
Munn
Griffin
Spencer Weart
Tradey Company
Pashaic
Passaic Bridge
Hackensack Brides
Hudson County
Esse
Fludson
County
Ciounsel
Freeholders
Trelley Company
PG. W. Ketcham
Board of Trade
Gard
Depue
Zoeller Alimony Battle Seeks More Support
Mrs Minnie A Zoeller of Hoboken demands increased alimony from her husband Robert J Zoeller after a Jersey City marriage in 1475. He works in New York and has recently received a salary rise. She cites extreme cruelty and seeks a divorce a mensa et thoro for herself and their four children with Vice Chancellor Eugene Stevenson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Abbott
Eugene Stevenson
Minnie A. Zoeller
Washington Street
Hoboken
Robert J. Zoeller
Jersey City
Theophilus Mass
Zoeller
New York
H & Wee
Zoelter
RR Annex Directors Elected This Morning
These directors were elected this morning for the following companies Pennsylvan ia Annex F Wolcott Jackson Samuel Hes William A Patton and MM Patterson and Frank L Sheppard Jerth Amboy Woodbridge Railroad Company William J Bewell F Wolcott ON Parker Shortridge Mulford BD Valettine A Burge Wasson William HL Bamnes Samuel Rea Frank L Shepp yard Henry C Ross
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Annex
F. Wolcott Jackson
Samuel Hes
William A. Patton
MM. Patterson
Frank L. Sheppard
Jerth Amboy & Woodbridge Railroad Company
William J. Bewell
F. Wolcott ON
Parker Shortridge
Mulford BD
Valettine
A. Burge Wasson
Wiliam HL. Bamnes
Samuel Rea
Frank L. Shepyard
Henry C. Ross
Mrs Simon Seeks Lost Pocketbook on May 4
Mrs. Simon of 2217 Boulevard reports a missing pocketbook containing 119 dollars. She told police she left it near Bergen Avenue toward the railroad while in care of a baby, with hopes of recovering it after the device was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H_ Simon
Boulevard
First Battalion Inspection at Penrith Regiment
Inspection of the First Battalion of the Penrith Regiment will take place for Companies A B C and BD. Placeholder text appears with garbled phrases and unnamed references interwoven in the mixture of OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrith Regiment
Tomuruw Alent
Springs Short Stay on the Bayonne Line
Open cars on the Bayonne line ran all day and evening amid fine weather drawing Jersey City visitors to Bergen Point. Cars were crowded with many waiting for seats or standing room alike. The pleasant spell brought out hundreds from town and out-of-towners to enjoy the avenues and Boulevard as bicyclists and drivers took to the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayonne Ine
Jersey City
Bergen Point
Rubber Suit in Chancery Heads to Insolvency Question
In Vice Chancellor Pitney s court the Goodyear India Rubber and Hartford Rubber seek to block Consolidated Rubber from converting 3 million in preferred stock into 2 million of bonds. The plan would reduce equity and risk insolvency, opposition argues it is unlawful. The case, aided by creditors, delays a stockholders meeting and is set for further argument next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitney
William H. Corbin
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
India Rubber Company
Hartford Rubber Manufacturing Company
Consolidated Rubberire Company
Magic
Corbin
R. V. Lindabury
Ellizabeth
Rubber Company
Picnics at Pohlmanns promise lively season
The present season of picnics and summer nights festivals at Pohlmann's promises to be unusually lively. Announced events include Fourth Ward Hoboken Colonels tomorrow evening and Michael J. Carey Association's picnic on Saturday evening May 15. Thorn Club social on May 25, Millionaires' Tongene on May 25, Fred W. Cooper Association picnic on May 8, Holy Innocents Fife and Drum Corps pen and drill on May 24, Hugh H. Davis Association festival on June 1, Bernard Farrell Association picnic on June 17, and Poverty Club social on June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pohlmann
Fourth Ward
Hoboken
Michael J. Carey Association
Thorn Club
Millionaires
Tone Gene
Fred W. Cooper Association
Holy Innocents
Hugh H. Davis Association
Bernard Farrell Association
Poverty Club
Third Ward Democrats plan festival at Pollmanns
The Third Ward Democratic Club schedules a summer festival at Pollmann's on Monday evening July 22. Committee head Charles H. Dolan leads a team including ex-Director Frank McNally of the Board of Freeholders and aldermanic officers A. M. Henry J. P. McMaton Frank Onderdonk J. H. O'Brien John P. Feeney and Joseph Tracey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Democratic Club
Pollmann's
Charles H. Dolan
Frank McNally
Board of Freeholders
Chin
A. M. Henry
J. P. McMaton
Frank Onderdonk
J. H. O'Brien
John P. Feeney
Joseph Tracey
Run Over by Fire Engine in Hoboken Tragedy
Miss May Gottlelb, age twenty four, was run over yesterday by Fire Chief Applegate as he hurried to a blaze in Hoboken with horse and carriage. The accident happened near No 15 Jefferson Street and she died soon after. The fire, in a store on Main Street, was extinguished with minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss May Gottlelb
Applegate
Hoboken
Anaes
Jefferson
Hoboken raid leads to disorderly house case
Hoboken police raided a restaurant run by Sigele Bernhardt of No 1 Second Street Saturday night. Kila Bus we of Hoboken and George Gehraub of New Haven were arrested with the proprietress while four other persons were involved. Bernhardt was held by a grand jury on the charge of keeping a disorderly house. the others were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
Sigele Bernhardt
No. 1
Kila Buswe
George Gehraub
New Haaven
Blaze Threatens City Candy Factory Fire Fought
A fire at the candy factory of Menry Schwarke on Monticello Avenue was checked by a quick response around eleven on an unspecified date. A near miss occurred at a neighboring lot before a neighboring truck and extinguishers contained the blaze, preventing major damage to the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menry Schwarke
Monticello Avenue
W Carty's Junior Democrats Help Campaign Effort
A fragmented note mentions Mrs. Chorene Weed DieCarty of the Wilreet and Waser area aiding campaign strategy for a district division. The jumbled text references Lithivene and Negis as part of the effort, with unclear details on roles or dates.
County Tax Board Moves to Fast Track Field Books
Counsellor Edwards notes Supreme Court decision prompts Hudson County to require prompt filing of field books and personal property notices. The board, with Morgan McLean Clarke Love and Connolly, directs assessors to submit complete field books by the first Monday in June and to prepare notices to taxpayers. Clarke says Jersey City Tax Board will be ready by June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board For the Equalization of
Hitherton
Supreme Court
J. G. Morgan
Town of Union
Alex. McLean
Jersey City
J. W. Clarke
Hoboken
J. W. Love
J. E. Connolly
James G. Morgai
North Hudson
Mr. Morgan
State Board of Assessors
Uus
Ubat
Seulion
North
Hudson Agatiet
Hudson County
County Board
Jas, BR. Connolly
City News Notes Amid Silent Street Rumors
Fragmentary notes report a vague city briefing with references to events at evening hours and possible shifts in local routine. Names and places are obscured, but the tone suggests a sparse update on municipal matters and public sentiment.
Death of Assopor James McGrath Shocks City Officials
James McGrath, long time city official and Water Assessor, died of pneumonia at his home 2 Howard Place after a week of illness. Born in Kingston Canada, he led a varied career from foreman in a Brooklyn lead factory to real estate, serving as Assistant Water Assessor and later Water Assessor. He held numerous Masonic titles and was active in Presbyterian and civic groups. Reactions from Mayor Hoos and several officials expressed deep sorrow and noted his honesty, efficiency, and public service. Funeral arrangements pending. successor likely to be Frank J. McCarren, appointed Assistant Water Assessor in 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assopor
James McGrath
Jhs
Down
Youicvive
McGrath
Succes
Bee
Street and Water Board
Col. Boltwood
Hoos
Kenny
Rib
Kingston
Canada
New York
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Montgomery
California
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knights of Templars
Ormean Conslat Ory, P. & A. M
United States of America
Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Frank J. MecCarren
Amsux Sor
Heintzeevict
Hauck
Snyder
The
Public Schools
Finance ‘Board
John ‘Edelateln
Foster Parents Seek Information on Adopted Daughter Maggie Richert
A letter to Mayor Hoos from L. N. Jeri ynosky of Charleston, foster father, requests details about Maggie Richert, adopted in 1888 or 1859, noting the death of her overseer and seeking information on her parentage and guardianship history. The note mentions Maggie’s mother dead, father absent, and that she was placed in the almshouse and entrusted to Mr Hewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoos
L. N. Jérynosky
Charleston, & C
Maggie Richert
Jesynosky
Charleston
Edward Hogs
Jersey City
N.S
Magele
Tile de Mageis
Tate
Lowitt
Manis
Snievenen Clan
AG Smiths
Tarlel
Wiles
Teena
Back Bridge plans loom for Hoboken to Manhattan run
William Jays, counsel for the North River Bridge Company, announced plans to build a Hoboken to Manhattan bridge for passenger traffic with a large terminal between Sixth and Seventh avenues and Twenty fourth to Twenty eighth Streets. Contracts with railroads are being negotiated, with Pennsylvania Railroad showing strong support and potential funds estimated at 80 million dollars. The project anticipates four years to completion, condemnation of four blocks for the terminal, and a vast multi-level structure including tracks, trolley lines, drives, and footpaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jays
Eatin Petite Fte Manele
Pennsylver
New Jersey
New York and
Grab
Amend
Howard B. Amend
North River Bridge Company
Beekman Street
New York
Pensylvania Railroad
W. FL. Brown
The
Pennsylvania
Jersey City
Mr. Amend
Samuel Rea
Thomas B. Rea
Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Jersey Lines
New York Central
West Shore
Congress
United States Supreme Court
New York Legislative
Passenger Bridge Aims to Link Lines for Through Trains
The proposal describes a bridge intended only to carry passengers, connecting to New York Central at Thirty Street to allow through service from New Jersey to New York State and New England. Railroads oppose using the span for freight, citing scarce riverfront storage and a focus on passenger transport, with firms united in supporting a swift passenger bridge completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
New Jersey
New York State
New England
Jersey City
New York and New Jersey Bridge Company
Liederkranz Trip to Pan American Exposition Planned
Jersey City Liederkranz Society members and guests prepare a July excursion to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition. A committee arranged hotel space for 174, chartered cars to Niagara Falls, and grounds admission while pricing at 8.50 per person. They will depart Hoboken July 4, tour the Exposition, ride Gorge and Maid of the Mist, then return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan American
Jersey City Liederkranz Society
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Charles R. Hartmann
Ferdinand Bhibeck
Martin Schinder
Lessee Af
Hoboken
Gorge
Niagara
Lewiston
Ontario
Falls
Butte
Che Soclety
California
Anonymous letter urges city to reclaim pest holes and ugliness
Mayor Hoos received an anonymous note urging immediate action on reducing pest holes and blighted lots. The letter claims stagnant water near properties breeds disease and cites streets including Second and First, Montgomery, Bright, Monmouth, and Grand. It asks the Board of Health to surface and clean these areas to improve public safety and curb disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoos
City Board of Health
Mayor Hoos
Junge Tenement
Mung
Alon
Second Street
First Street
Montgomery
Bright
Monmouth
Monmouth Sid Grand Streets
Board of Heal
Masons to Meet in Trenton for Grand Commandery Session
Special to The Jersey City News Trenton May 18 1901 representatives of New Jersey Masonic bodies open a three day session in Trenton with officer elections and business of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar The 43rd annual convention will feature a grand conclave Tuesday with delegates from 19 commanderies and likely re elections for key posts including Grand Commander Josiah S Davidson and Deputy Grand Commander Daniel Demarent plus several other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Trenton
New Jersey
Trenton ‘House
New Jersey Knights Templar
Ma~sonie Temple
Royal Arch Masons
Dheims
Wiliem
Pash
Stind
Jusiah
Davidson
Washington
Grand Commandery
Josiah S Davidson
Daniel Demarent
Newark
D. O. Adams
Plaineld
Shirrefs
Elisabeth
John J. Henry
Frederick
Welse
Wordentown
George C. Maddock
Wrenton
Charles Bechtel
Jacob Kirkner
Plainfield
William Carnan
Moruchon
H. E. Mithoefer
Camden
Alfred T. Osmond
Elks Hall Open Tomorrow Night In City Inspection
Public invited to the Elks hall at Wall, York and Henderson streets for an open inspection tomorrow from 7:15 to 10:20. The event showcases the hall’s new interior, improvements, and the fair committee’s efforts. Guests may view changes, including the horseshoe game and a trotting horse display associated with Sir Edward O Callahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tersey City Lodge
B. P.O
Elks
Mua
New
Wall
York
Henderson Streets
Aline
Uw Eae Ieee
Artes
Edward O'Callahan
Jury Striking Postponed At Teatijat Theatre
Reported reform of jury selection delayed at Teatijat Theatre involving individuals Marshall Van Ule, Thomas Harker, and others amid unclear proceedings. local observers await next court actions as names appear in fragmented notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teatijat
Marshall A. van Win- Ule
Coupe Ty Thomas G. Harker
Duey
Jake Skiur
Sr iv
Genural
Ragno Association Ball Held At Pohl Mann’s
The Ragno Association’s ball in Hopolewn Sutielay was held at Pohl Mann’s and reported as successful. Joseph Caphardlt named Noor manager with assistance from John Deeman amid a festive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inseph FL Hagia Association
Hopolewn
Pohlmann's
Sutielay
Joseph Caphardlt
Axxistee
Pune A.i Pe
John Deeman
FTA
Goamnrelttoe
Dangerous Hole Damage on Ariesione and Ocean Avenues
Heavy rains caused a washout on Ariesione avenue and Ocean avenue creating a large street hole. The damaged area endangers traffic with a 13 foot by 13 by 13? meter impact and requires repair work to restore safe passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocran
Arrest report names Judson Poole in complaint
Judson Poole fifty two years old was arrested on a complaint by Alexandergeldom of the same address. Gelidet charged that Poole made uncomplimentary remarks to Gelldom's wife and had refused to discuss the matter. Poole stated Langdon could not take him to the station and landed on the Fifth precinct platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Poole
Ffty
Welsome Archite
Chanceman Langdon
Dhnet
Alexander G Jdom
Gelidet
Bole
Getldom
Poole
Langdon
Armbruster's Picnic Tonight Draws Local Crowd
Bells ring as Armbruster hosts a community picnic at Greenhite with complimentary plows and free beets. William Armbruster announces a project to fund youth programs, inviting locals to join the event and support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armbruster
William Armbruster
Ninth Ward Club Meets Tonight Sea Ward Meeting
The Sea Ward Democratic Society holds a meeting tonight to discuss ward improvements and proposed measures. A committee will review actions and present recommendations for inclusion in the Bands Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward Club
Sea Ward Democratic Society
Court Calendars and Weather Indications From New York
Circuits list May schedules and case numbers with brief weather notes. The text also notes a funeral service announcement for Garite Eet at 8 p.m. and lists Robert Tal members to assemble at Howard place with officers named C. Smith and N. P. Wedin Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGrath
Robert Talclman
Wolock
Garite Eet
C. Smitil
Pres
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White Counties
Simon
Ea Sid
Consolidated Tire Co
Pohlmann’s
Tihad Democrats’ Festival
Blaze IN
Candy Factory
W'Carty
County Board of Equalization
W. D. Edwards
Supremes Court
William D. Edwards
Boona
Glenwood Avenue
Samuer Burode
City News Notes
James Mgrath
North River Company
Pakayla
Sunil Frei
Neurle
JOB Printing Department
Jersey City News
Eer
Tee
Washington St
Liederkranz Trip
Elks Hall
Ragno Association
Armbruster's
Circuit
City Hall
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