26 May 1900
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
1
Decoration Day plans unfold with Grand Army of the Republic graveside mowers and plant gifts from city schools. Flag raisings, parades, memorial sermons, and cemetery ceremonies are scheduled across Columbia Park, Bergenside, and Palisade avenues, with numerous local businesses closing or trimming hours for the observance.
Greenville hosts Decoration Day events at Behuetern Park with Democratic leaders promising support. Sports plans include Price bowling and Cable Club games at Baldwin Park. St Lucy's and St Michael's hold May festivals, while St Augustine's Church groups plan a Sunday School outing to a Long Island Sound grove.
Father B Henry Ter Woert, transferred from St Johns to St Marys, will bid farewell tomorrow night. His successor was appointed yesterday but not named, with strong belief centered on Rev P W Smith of Sir Magdalene's Newark. The parting service will be deeply moving as parishioners recall his stewardship and moral guidance.
In the Orphans Court a dramatic scene formed around executor Percy Thorpe who, wheelchair bound, was brought into the courtroom for testimony on John Jacques Dollins's will. The caveat alleged testamentary incapacity and the will directs substantial sums to Marie Mansbendel, the Children's Friends Society, and several others, with the rest to the society. The inventory lists $12,000 realty and $2,100 personal estate. The hearing adjourned to next Friday as efforts continue to challenge the bequest to the Children's Friends Society.
The adjourned examination of Aaron H. Woodward of the New York Refrigerating Company, arrested for sawing into a boxcar of the Weel Shore Railroad, was delayed again in the Second Criminal Court. Counsellor James Weedenburgh sought another adjournment due to ongoing chancery cases, while Woodward pressed for a speedy disposition and argued he should not be branded a criminal.
The Board of Police Commissioners met with Mayor Hans as guest. They discussed next year’s appropriations and promised to consider the mayor’s remarks. Finance requests and staffing needs were raised by President McGin and others. Wages, pension funds, and payroll details were reviewed, with several items referred to committees. The payroll total reached $28,147.15 plus pension and other payments. Warden Osborne reported a $4.54 monthly receipt.
Thieves entered the Currie family home on the New York Bay shore Thursday night and escaped with about 100 dollars in valuables. Items stolen include a gold watch and chain, seven silver napkin rings, three silver salt spoons, a souvenir gold piece, a silver cup inscribed W. C., silver candle snuffers and tray, and an overcoat. Entry was gained by forcing a rear window. the burglars moved furniture and ransacked closets while the sleeping residents were undisturbed. Detectives Pearson and Keenan pursued no trace by morning. The Currie mansion, built in 1870, stands near Currie's Woods with a narrow lane from Garneta Avenue as its only regular approach.
Fire Box 482 sparked a blaze at a two story frame house at 1 Wilton Court owned by Thomas Burke and occupied by John Pool. Patriman Van Vechten rushed inside to help inmates, risking burns as his actions saved lives amid low damage and smoke. An officer aided by neighbors helped control the scene.
Eighteen members of the Republican County Committee gathered in Lincoln Hall for a meeting where Robert Carey’s central club proposal was discussed. The committee narrowly supported organizing ward clubs while other Carey ideas were defeated as the group pushed for club formation amid internal party disputes. Enrollment in Guttenberg set for June 4 with two weeks later primaries to replace resignations. A resolution authorized printing the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
President B F C Young of the North Jersey Street Railway Company denied a New York paper report that the firm planned to consolidate with the Elizabeth Westfield and Plainfield Traction Companies. He said he knew nothing of such a proceeding and warned the letter seeking opinions was untrue.
A brief city news item notes a June event at the Amory Gene Ley venue in Hanford. Details are limited but indicate a local music or community gathering slated for the month of June with emphasis on community participation.
Hoboken Tax Commissioners heard teachers petition for a new salary schedule. William Macey of Hoboken Land and Improvement Company urged cutting mayor and council salaries and reforming school funding. Mayor Fagan opposed increases, citing tax burden on individual homeowners. board adjourned to executive session with pledge to review the petition.
Special to The Jersey City News from West Orange May 24 190-Residents report an unbelievable sea serpent tale surpassing coastal myths. A four foot long, two armed creature allegedly walked with a proud head held high leaping along Prospect avenue near the Woodruff estate. Onlookers claim it could hypnotize and zigzag as it moved. John Weixiutt and neighbor Mr Tilly pursued the beast which supposedly wound around a tree five feet high before retreating.
The Board of Health held a regular meeting addressing contagious diseases and public nuisances. Reports listed cases of diphtheria and fever, sanitary enforcement actions, and complaints about a carpet cleaning factory, scow sinking, and cow stables on Hutton and Palisade avenues with varied conclusions.
The Grand Jury spent hours yesterday examining alleged frauds in the Union Hill election but found few substantive facts. Witnesses claimed they only heard rumors, while Emil Groth admitted predicting a 21 vote loss on a recount box, saying it was casual and uninformed. Next Thursday, Schiemm Usher and others face subpoenas as the probe resumes.
In Oyer and Terminer Court prosecutor Hewin requested a struck jury to try Casper Perestilek for the murder of aged Capeala William Biddlecum aboard the canal boat Ivy on April 15. Defense counsel Honard McSherry objected to the struck jury as unnecessary, but the court granted the application and set next Friday to strike one jury.
A damaged OCR note mentions firms like BR Cire & Co and Sheva with a complete stock of goods. References to foot wear, pipes, fittings, and muslin accessories appear alongside garbled names and places, making exact details unclear. The readable portion indicates a mercantile listing or advertisement for a supplier with extensive inventory.
Readable fragments describe a large industrial tract near a rail line in New Jersey where the Canda company, led by Canda and financier Huntington, erects a massive car wheel and freight car plant. The article details Canda autos with small wheels, diamond frames, and lunging engines of about 2.5 horsepower, plus a separate shipbuilding effort with launches 40 to 50 feet long.
The Grand Jury yesterday indicted John Garrabrandt for the murder of Henry Mason on May 6. He is expected to be arraigned next week to enter a plea. The panel did not consider charges against Garrabrandt’s mother and Mrs Julia Coyle who are accused as accomplices after the fact.
A garbled Wichita Kansan report describes a Wells-Fargo Express float with packed express packages used as display props. Supplies borrowed from Cold Packing Co included hinge meat boxes. misaddressed containers sparked rumors of boxes sent to Berlin and Liverpool. Unclear authorities investigate misdirected crates tied to German merchants as the parade ending fuels local chatter.
A notice from Asbury Park discusses Sunday trains from Deal to Avon and North Asbury Statues as part of a plan involving the Queen Grove Camp Association and Central New Jersey interests. The speaker urges Ocean Grove and Asbury officials to form a committee to examine a public transit agreement and to address citizen and taxpayer concerns.
Readable listings show a concert at The Theatre in Plenico and an athletic event at Green ville Schwetzen Park with plans announced for tonight.
Weather indications for New York over the next thirty six hours end ing 6 PM Sunday show fair to light and variable conditions. Forecast mentions fair weather with light winds and mild temperatures. no significant changes expected. Observations reference thermometric readings and barometric data for the period, noting atmospheric stability and general regional clarity. The report lists station notes and local meteorological observations for the city of New York.
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