21 May 1902
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
1
Archdeacon Jenvey delivers a report to the Diocesan Convention detailing the condition of his charges. He outlines parish needs, fundraising efforts, and pastoral initiatives across the diocesan network.
The Jersey City News reports Orange May 4 1901 debate on appointing a coadjutor bishop for the Newark diocese with rectors urging relief for Bishop Starkey amid rising diocesan duties. Nominees include Rev John Keller elected Arlington Wa secretary and Rev Louis Schonieve Osborne comment on clerical governance as officials discuss future leadership.
Readable fragments show stray letters and broken words. No clear names dates places or actions emerge to form a coherent news item or summary.
The secretary spoke in silence as Colonel Edwin A. Stevens of Hobden gave a report on Episcopal affairs and a flood of other reports were received. The convention continued burning with activity through the day as members expressed gratitude for past kindness.
Special to the Jersey City News reports Bishop Starkey caused a stir at the second day opening as he reveals a suit by Telistees of the Aged and Infirm Clergy against him and the diocese. The convention discusses missions, church growth, property, and a parish’s efforts in Fort Lee Grantwood Edgewater and Oradell amid broader diocesan concerns.
A brief notice reports a local matter of fame tied to a Permia store and related activities. The fragmentary OCR describes events at a retail outlet involving people or listings, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations. Further readable details are needed to specify individuals, organizations, and the event.
Auditor Heath and Secretary O'Connor pretended to inspect the Street and Water Board stables to probe procurement. They entered by Wayne and Mercer streets, sought the books and metres, argued with manager Siebert, then alerted Mayor Pagan.
The Board of Excise Commissioners appointed Colonel William B. Mason as an Excise Inspector at a salary of 88,334 monthly. The move followed a resolution by Commissioner Dow Ning, with Mason nominated by Republicans for the Assembly ticket. He had sought a Fagan administration post and recently left a fruit business in Washington Market, New York. His duties begin immediately and he signed his acceptance that night.
The board of commissioners, meeting amid protest letters about Peter Beirustat at 3100 Boulevard, approved the saloon license after a lengthy hearing. A $1,700 appropriation allowed first-time payroll draws for the salaries of four commissioners and finance staff.
The Board of Street and Water Commissioners met at City Hall to transact routine business. Mayor Magan vetoed the Jersey Clegy Supply Company paint claim from last week. The board halted work on Newark avenue asphalt, pending payment concerns, and considered street improvements and sewer and gate projects with several appointments and completions recorded.
John Madden contractor began bed plantings at City Hall and completed one bed yesterday. The beds, costing about 17 000 with bids higher by roughly 46 30, look sparse with excess earth and few plants. City officials blame Mayor Fagan's contracting system for the costly waste.
The University Club met at the Union League Club House on York Street for the season’s last gathering. Dr. Cramp ton, professor of Zoology at Barnard College, spoke on Modern Aspects of Evolution, delivering an engaging talk to a receptive audience. An amendment to the constitution was proposed at the previous meeting, seeking future changes to disburse or adjust dues.
Asbury Park May 1961 report from The Jersey City News notes a secret marriage at a Wheelmen Club event. The couple, aged 6 and another, allegedly wed in April at a Johns location with a playful hoax tone.
A political clash within the Republican Fire Commissioners prompts transfers of Democratic firefighters between engine and truck companies near Mert homes. Debates accuse the action of bias against Commissioner Hevistey with plans for further moves, though no captains were shifted.
Several firms filed articles of incorporation at the County Clerk's office yesterday including Chemical Co. of America at No. 35 Exchange Place with $10,000 par value shares and incorporators Harvey S. Gould Ryan J. Dudivy and Kenneth K. McLaren. Pitestyren Value and Fittings Co. at No. 6 Exchange Place plans road machinery and operational roads in all states except New Jersey with $200,000 capital. New York Investment Co. at No. 15 Exchange Place aims to capitalize and promote business ventures with $40,000, John J. Bilings Howard Dudley Kenneth McLaren among organizers. Cumberland Coal Co. at No. 15 Exchange Place reports mining coke with $900,000 capital. George H. Watson Frank W. Curtis Kenneth McLaren listed. Electric Set Writing Clock Co. at No. 2 Hudson Place with $90,000 capital includes Louis Sheckler Babfiend Craker and Wild A. Muther among incorporators. Mohican Can Co. at No. 15 Exchange Place lists Harold Walker J. Citterton Walker Hoss A Maske John J. Erfeacy and Dwight J. Morrow as organizers.
Special to The Jersey City News reports Freehold officials seek a writ of ceasor to test the 1904 law creating a Monmouth County branch court at Long Branch. Judge Fort orders speedy Supreme Court review as Asbury Park and Freehold bid for a branch courthouse amid controversy over legislative power and constitutional validity.
Kenton May 21 The Theater House Commission reviewed slates and estimates for the planned new Benafte chamber and, after inspecting them, referred the matter to a special committee of the British Architects' Association. The committee is to report back on the project details and qualifications.
United States Judge Peter B Grossay in Chicago halted further packer activity under a temporary injunction. The government accuses the meat packers of restraint of trade, price fixing, and shipments restrictions across rail routes to control markets and punish deviations. The trial seeks to restrain unlawful packer practices and enforce fair competition.
A blaze at the State Hospital for the Mentally Disturbed in Morristown caused widespread alarm as guards marshaled 25 percent of patients to the yard. Amid frenzied escape attempts and chaos in the dormitories, patients were slowly assembled while some wards were left unmanned, and many were bruised in the panic before order was restored.
Two Elizabeth post office clerks will attend the State Postal Clerks Association annual convention at Acqunum Mall with about sixty delegates expected. The event includes a banquet and talks by local officials and state senators as part of the program.
A storm battered a church during a dinner party. Three persons were present. one was killed and another fled in fear. The church steeple and pulpit were struck, and the roof damaged. Witnesses described the event as a dire, unfolding crisis with the parsonage affected.
Report from Worry M'Kaig describes police efforts to enforce an ordinance, detaining about fifty people and issuing Summoners to appear. Officers cite duty to protect peace while residents protest and claim heavy enforcement, with many arrestees facing court appearances and threats of further action.
Supreme Court sessions extend from May 2 to May 4 as calendar shows cases for review. Circuit Court proceedings include Ries and 260 as items in the docket alongside Special Sessions listings.
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