15 May 1901
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1901
Page
1
A fragment from a New York office page discusses a Jim Smith interview and the Get-Together Club. It mentions ex-Senator Beith for governor and potential gambling ties in Long Branch. A letter from A H Mattox defends the club and its activities, calling the club's future of little consequence.
A Jersey City family denounces a morning New York newspaper for a sensational private story that involved no court action. The author condemns the publicity as vile yellow journalism sold by a paper hanger for profit and calls for legal punishment.
The Mercer County Free-Boulders forced Delaware ud Raritun Canal to suspend Sunday operations after repeated ministerial petitions failed. Bridges were not opened Sunday, halting canal boats, while ministers praised the outcome and plan to press trolley and railroad issues next. The piece notes political reaction and ongoing public debate.
A New Jersey state policy dispute shows Republicans turning against a annual publication cost for the Legislature. The Elizabeth Journal calls for a yearly law synopsis in newspapers, arguing the state must inform citizens directly rather than rely on pamphlets. The piece notes the party’s shift from prior denunciations of such methods.
Ex United States Senator James Smith, in a Trenton column, shares opinions on Democratic prospects and the NJ gubernatorial race. He denies personal candidacy, comments on independent voters and Trenton legislation, and notes their role in his senate withdrawal and a governor’s race outcome.
Newark Evening News and Jersey City News dispute over leadership as Allan L. McDermott declines the chair. The papers hint at a single man suitable to run the party, possibly Robert Davis, amid calls for a decisive choice.
An organ recital will be held tomorrow evening at the Second Presbyterian Church on Third Street near Jersey Avenue under the Gentlemen's Aid Society. Br Charles Metnroth of the Church of the Ascension will preside, with Mr Harry Burleigh and Mrs Maurice J Springer and Miss Mary Currie as soloists. No admission fee. silver collection planned.
Pavonia Council's Ladies Night event will be held at 8 o clock in the lodge rooms near Newark Street and Erle Street. The gathering, hosted by Pevynie Couwell No 196 Royal Arcarum, aims to raise funds or provide fellowship.
The article covers the seventh anniversary celebration at Whittier House Settlement at 174 Grand Street with Rev Ludlow and Miss Bradford praising the year’s growth. Highlights include new Sussex Street annex, a district nurse, cooperative work with aid and legal groups, and plans for a gym and bath facilities to keep older boys engaged.
A garbled roster lists numerous individuals and couples including Mrs Cornelius Brett Mrs Hop Mr and Mrs Thos Gopalli Misses Gopelli Mise A Prout Mra Gd W Clerthew Mixx Clerthew Miss Adeline Clerthew Mr and Mrs Rewy Mrs Augustus Creveling Mr and Mrs Charley Brownie Mra Brice Collard Mr and Mrs Fred Benalth Mr and Mrs Charles Carrick Dr and Mra Talbot Chambers Miss Jennie mith Mra Charles Von Keuren Mrs James Pde wards Mrs E T Davey Miss Maud Bate and Mrs George Conway.
In St Agnes Chapel Jersey City the wedding of Miss Edith Bonnell of New York daughter of Mrs Alexander Bonnell to Mr William Nesbit of New York occurred at eight o clock last night A reception at 4 West Eighty eighth street followed with a honeymoon to New York Guests from Jersey City included numerous families and clergymen.
The forty third annual Grand Commandery session of Knights Templar closed in Trenton with election of officers led by R. E. Grand Commander Joseph J. Davidson of Washington and other officers from Newark Plainfield Metuchen and Jersey City. Representatives Bil Birdsey and Charles A Lansing attended from Connecticut New York and New Jersey as the order planned participation in the Louisville triennial encampment. Past high priests of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons held a banquet after a late celebratory session.
The second night of The Confederate Spy at St Pauls Behavl Hall on Old Bergen Road and Linden Avenue drew a larger crowd and went more smoothly despite the heat. Tonight is the last performance and the ball is expected to be packed. A word on a cold remedy and warning about wine appears in the text.
County counsel discuss Newark Plank Road Company agreement opening the Passaic bridge. Maintenance remains unresolved as Hudson and Essex counties seek a one year maintenance by the Plank Road Company with bridge cost shared later. Officials aim to finalise terms, though the Hackensack bridge remains excluded from the controversy.
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Lost or stolen bank book No. 203.0% of Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank in New York City reported. Also notices in New Jersey Chancery about Stowers Park Packing and Provision Company case requiring appearance before July on a mortgage matter. Public bidding for street and sewer projects and state dissolution of Patchwork Cutie Company noted.
Notice from the Hoard of Street and Water Commissioners inviting bids for the construction of a sewer on Varick Street from the northerly block of Coldest Street to the Yule conforming to Charter 87 laws. Bids are to be submitted by May 3 at 2 o'clock PM in the City Hall.
A fragmentary OCR item from a local record shows a dated note bearing the name Cire Pro Tem and a May timestamps line. The readable text hints at an official placeholder or audit entry, but lacks clear actions or broader context.
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