Memorial Day Observances in Jersey City Veterans Decorate Graves
Memorial Day was observed in Jersey City with Grand Army veterans decorating graves as crowds filled cemeteries. Thousands of plants dressed the plots and services were conducted throughout the day. Many visited popular resorts and attended games and sports as Jupiter Pluvius held back rain. The Ninth Ward Democratic Club eyed trotting races at West Side Park canceled due to a flooded track.
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Jersey City
Wegen
Jupiter Pluvius
Ninth Ward
Democratic Club
West Stde Park
Bayonne
Greenville
Greenville Day Observed With Veterans Parade And Service
Greenville celebrated a cemetery day with a Grand Army veterans parade. Ceremonies included a salute for Sergeant Hugo Behnne, cadet escorts, and an oration by Rev. William Torrence Saschell.
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New York Bay Cemetery
Greenville
Grand Army
Signal Corps
Weurth
Hugo Behnne
Akiliet
Cuba
United States
Crewe
G. van Houten Post
Cadet Corps of Public Shesis
Roosevelt Cadets
First Congregational Church
Washington Band
Veterane
Belmont Avenue
Monticello Avenue
Astor Place
Park Street
Arlington Avenue
Bayview Avenue
Garfield Avenue
Waxent
Washinevm
Crowen
Lincoln
Charles BR. Kaeder
Han Offiver
Knoeller
William ‘Torrence Saschell
Claremont Presbyterm
Chagen
Miyes
Baldiers
America
Gustax
Uberty
Jens Stuchell
Sacred duty and the nation’s mission in memory
Speaker reflects on liberty’s rise from ruins of old empires and the Civil War, praising Jefferson and Lincoln as prophets of America’s mission. He envisions a united, global republic guided by principle rather than force, and honors fallen soldiers with call to perpetuate liberty. He cites Coronel OHara’s poem to close.
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Babylon
Asoyria
Rome
America
Charlottsville
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Abeba ‘Lincoln
Mas Jefferson
John Smith
Jamestown
James River
Abraham Lincoln
Uberry
England
Credle
Atlantic
Pacific
Mr. Stuchell
Coronel Ohara
Saluting the Flag in Hudson City Decoration Day
Decoration Day events in Hudson City included a flag being raised at Riverview Park donated by Gullian Brothers and George H. Thomas Post GA. B. A parade and memorial ceremonies followed at Weehawken and Flower Hill Cemeteries with remarks by Mayor Hoos and Thomas McEwan Jr. and tributes to fallen comrades.
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Hudson City
Riverview Park
Messrs
Waverley Congregational Church
Gullian Brothers
Hoos
Thomas McEwan, Jr
Aid Street
James Nolan
Anthony Hack
William P. Kastenhtber
Sepeuuried
Prk Riven
Pailsede Avenue
Kerry
Biden
Yabriskie Post Veterans Decorate Soldier Graves
Members of Yabriskie Post Grand Army veterans honored fallen comrades by decorating graves at Speer’s Cemetery on Vroom Street and at Holy Name and St. Peter’s Cemeteries on the West Side. Reverend Walter J. Swaffield delivered the address at Speer’s Cemetery praising the veterans and urging descendants to remember the cause their forefathers fought for.
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Yabriskie Post
Grand Army Veterans
Speer’s Cemetery
Vroom Street
Holy Name
St. Peter’s
Speer's Cemetery
Walter J. Swaffield
Summit Avenue
Memorial Day Observed in Hoboken With Parade
Memorial Day activities in Hoboken included a parade by local A R posts Stevens Cadets Exemptimen and Womens Relief Corps. The Soldiers Monument in Mudeon Square Park was draped by veterans who then visited Hoboken and Sie Gsterpwon cemeteries to decorate comrades graves.
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Hoboken
A. R
Stevens Cadets
Women's ‘Relief Corps
Soldiers’ Monument
Mudeon Square Park
Hiover Mill
Hoboken Cemeteriwe
Sie Gsterpwon
Accidents of the Day Report Odd Names
A fragmented clipping lists unusual names and titles including a Jeumer Belarthy and a Banke Superientent MyCuriag tasking unclear roles. The item resembles a local police or accident roundup with unreadable details and mixed OCR errors.
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Jeumer Belarthy
Memorial Service and Local Club Events Report
A memorial service was held at Trinity M. E. Church York Street with Encampment No. 1 Union Veterans in attendance. The crowd filled the church as prayers were led by Rev. R. Boyd and a sermon by Comrade C. Frank Sutherland. Separately Palisade Canoe Club opened its season with a member reception at their Newark Gate boathouse on Lembeck Avenue.
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Union Veterans Union
Trinity M. E
York Street
Newark Avenue
Hev
RX. Boyd
Panity ME Church
C. Frank Sutherland
Trinity Church
Yard
Palisade Canoe Cub
Newark Gay
Lembeck Avenue
Charles J Sycer
Hmitzucheriing
Flerbert Prine
The
Glub
John J. Davis
Charles I. Spiers
Herbert Price
Rdwird Polasek
Hillam Sfimine
Louis Fel
Ant
H. Mitzecherling
Sioux Warriors in Hoboken for Glen Island summer exhibit
A Brule Band delegation of 31 Sioux from Rosebud, South Dakota arrived in Hoboken on the Lackawanna line for a summer display at Glen Island. Led by Hollow Horn Bear with Rattle Snake Pete as aide, the party includes four Little Big Horn veterans and a white girl found as a prairie waif. The chief said fighting the government offers more to eat than reservations, and the group spent the night aboard the Star boat after a disturbance at a whiskey parlor.
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Rosebud Reservation
South Dakota
Hoboken
Glen and
Lackawana
Brule
Rattle Snake Pete
Little Big Horn
Custer
Runs Iret
Scara
Bear
Michael Nathan Deab a longtime Jersey City Democrat dies
Michael Nathan Deab died at his son-in-law Albert Winters home 181 Belmont Avenue Tuesday night. A prominent New Jersey Democrat, he held municipal and state offices, led the Cleveland Legion, supported Jean McPherson and US Senator Nathan, served as surgeon arm s for the state Democratic Committee, was Jersey City police chief in 1880s, sergeant-at-arms of the State Senate in 1890s, witness for Voorhees committee, and in later years worked as a purchasing agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He leaves two sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be held this evening at his late home.
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Michael Nathan
Albert Winters
Bélmont Avenue
New Jersey
Mr. Nethan
Democratic Party
New York
Cleveland Legion
Orestes Cleveland
Jean McPherson
Nathan
United States
Nethan
al Arms
State
Democratic Committee
Iss
Jersey City
Benjamin Murphy
State Senate
Senate
Maurice A. Rogers
Lms Slon
Chelambert
Ui Pennsylvania Road Company
Health Board to Move From City Hall Offices
Fragmented OCR note reports the Health Board offices in City Hall being closed and slated for relocation. It mentions a smallpox case causing fear and avoidance around the building, with Dr. Benjamin and an Inspector commenting on the situation as a health matter rather than stigma.
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Health Board
Benjamin
Shooting Society Parade Draws Hoboken Crowd
The Our Own Shooting Society of Hoboken held its annual parade picnic and shooting contests at Pohlmanh Pavilion Ogden Avenue and Perry Street yesterday afternoon and evening. A sizable attendance joined the merrymaking ending at daybreak. Cash prizes were awarded along with several snafals.
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Shooting Society of
Plank Road Fix Talks Between Freeholders and Traction Co
Hudson County Freeholders met Wednesday night with North Jersey Street Railway vice president and counselor to discuss the Newark Plank Road plan. They pressed for terms ensuring Essex County cost shifts and a thirty day opt out, while seeking a clear repayment clause to the Traction Company, with further meetings adjourned without agreement.
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Board of
Hudson County Freeholders
Young
North Jersey Street Railway Co
Spencer Weart
Trolley
Hssex Freeholders
Hudson
Hudson County
Fassale
Essex
Legislative Committee
Passaic River
Essex ‘Board
McGowan
Essex Board
Milwaukee
The
Traction Company
John Griffin
Mudeon
Leader Davis Takes a Hand in Newark Plank Road Talks
Leader Mr. Robert Davis met with Freeholders M. B. Holmes James Billington and J. J. Kelly to discuss Hudson county interests in the Newark Plank Road dispute. He said there should be no obstacle to resolving the trouble and business concerns along the road deserve protection and a timely positive change.
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Robert Davis
M. B. Holmes
James Billington
J. J. Kelly
Newark Plank Road
Mr. Davis
Hudson County
Beneft
Custodian Datz Sees Sorrow In Indifference To Monument
A city custodian laments neglect of a monument honoring a nurse statue child by General Jann Rameayis widow and a gift from Dr. L. J. Gordon. He recalls the child’s abandonment and notes the statue’s display at the Pane American Exposition while asking why she is not dressed as a soldier, then suggests a patriotic lighting display with red, white and blue.
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Jann Rameayis
L. J. Gordon
Buvest Sra
Ata” Slg
Ty Hell
Pane American Exposition
Humaniér
Cathis
Adler
Fair Bigamist Arraigned In County Court
Mrs Gladys Downe Brauemuck a few Glenys Burnes arrested in Brooklyn on complaint by Walter F Auris of this city. Brought to the County Court House Wednesday afternoon to take rendition per order.
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Gladys Downe Brauemuck
Glenys Burnes
Brooklyn
Walter F. Auris
County Court House
Saotorner Odell
Jacksonville church seeks aid to rebuild after fire
Endorsed by Jacksonville officials and major papers, Bethel Church led by Rev. J Milton Waldron seeks funds to rebuild its church and school after a devastating fire. Insurance covered debts, leaving land and ruins. campaign targets furniture sewing machines typewriters and educational supplies for the Bible Institute and related programs. Funds advised to Rev. Waldron in Springfield Massachusetts or G Aird in Jacksonville with Mrs Waldron coordinating local relief efforts.
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Pho Rey
Waldron
Jacksonville
Land
Florida
Times- Union and Citizen
Boston ‘Transcript
New England
Baptist Societies of
North and West
Springfield
Bethel Church
J. Milton Waldron
M. C
State and
Dwight
Mass
G. Aird
State Bank’ of Florida
ML Waldron
Relief Commmities
Florida Avenue
St Michael's Club Dance Ends Social Season
The St Michael's Catholic Club wrapped up its social season with a reception and dance at St Michael's Hall. President Thomas McDermott served as master of ceremonies as nearly all parish members and friends attended the elegant event.
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St. Michael's Cathlic Club
St. Michlas Hall
Thomas McDermott
Cere Tones
Nent
BC. Michael's Parish
Funeral for Policeman Patrick Reilly Held at St Michaels
The funeral for Policeman Patrick Reilly of No 22 Seventh Street, who died from peritonitis after illness, was conducted at St Michaels ROC Church by Rev James Vead acting rector. The procession drew many residents and police officials including prominent officers.
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Patrick Reilly
Seventh Street
Duesday Iast
Michaels Roc
James
AL Vead
Hoeman Waltec Macraeste Michel
Emeshae James Harim
James Cox
John Cronin
John Anal
Newark letter to Edison fakes prompt Newark misdirection
A letter addressed to Thomas Edison at Trewellyn Park Orange New Jersey was found in a partially opened envelope in Gallo Grove Gohan May 4. The letter, described as a practical joke, was linked to a Newark saloon on Broad Street and involved an excursionist in a disguise. Authorities note sensational claims about kidnapping letters were likely unfounded.
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Jersey City
Gohan Grove
Thomas Edison
Trewellyn Park
Orange
N. J
New York
Broad Street
Newark
New Train to Buffalo and Chicago in Daily Service
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a new train route to Buffalo and Chicago with daily service, but the text is garbled and lacks further specifics such as dates, times, or operators.
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Buffalo
cHicaAsca
Tax Return Totals From County Board Equalization of Taxes
Tax officials from towns and counties prepare the 19-1401 year’s return of ratables for the county board’s tax equalization. Figures include real estate and personal property values, percentages added, and reductions per Supreme Court decisions across Jersey City Hoboken Union Weehawken Guttenberg Kearny Harrison Newark and surrounding areas.
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Sity
Couny Board
Schiyut
Supreme Court
State of New Jersey
Jersey City
Ee Ronie— Estate
Pere Sonal
Tota
Yes Court
Boras
Rouen Secauche
Ibersonal
Fed
West ‘Hoboken
New York
Union
Hat Alo
Weehawken
Heal Estate
Lola
Ion Supreme Court
Guttenberg —Rel Estate
Kearny
Harrison—real Estate & Sonid
Newark
Hoboken Bigamist Whitmore Escapes Custody
Charles Whitmore a 33 year old alleged bigamist, an agent for Hudson County P C A, escaped last evening from a Hoboken constable near the county jail after being arrested on a warrant issued by Justice O Keefe. Whitmore reportedly coerced, defrauded, and had a prior marriage. he fled while being escorted, offering money to the officer to permit escape, and remains at large with a trail linking New York and Hoboken.
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Charles Whitmore
Hoboken
Whitmore
Hudson County & P. C. A
Justice O'Keefe
John Borneman
Wilhelmina
A. Riehter
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
O'Keefe
Arthur Clayton, Jr
Clayton
Woboken Berés
Whitmire
New York
Newark Avenue
Sudde
Qukiund Avenue
Telephone extortion charge against Philadelphia man
Walter Wray, 41, an electrician from Philadelphia, was arrested on a charge of demanding money from the New York and New Jersey Telephone Company. He was remanded to await the Grand Jury and held on $200 bail after appearing before Police Justices Hang.
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Walter Wray
Philadelphia
Grand Jury
New York
Ly Uunlhe Alge
Telek
Iit
Aftermath of Hoboken death by own action
Charles Brown a 67 year old Naval Post commander in Hoboken died by self inflicted gunshot at his home on Bloomfield Street this morning. He had spent money from his Metropolitan Life Insurance Company earnings after Memorial Day and attempted to borrow a dollar before retreating to his bed where he shot himself. Brown was a veteran of the Franco Persian and Civil Wars and had joined three Latin American rebellions.
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Charles Brown
Bloomfield Atrset
Hoboken
Brown
E. A. Stevens Naval Post
GA. R
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Safareeningy Praca
Wits
Chile
Tan
Apartmants
Brownie Brown
South America
Arvoret Council Outing to Keasmes Fort Lew Park
Members and invited guests of Arvoret Councl No 1207 Royal Arcanum enjoyed an outing to Keasmes Fort Lew Park yesterday. The trip occurred in special transport with breakfast and dinner served on the roundtrip.
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Royal Arcanum
Keasmes
Fort Lew Park
Meroe
Brooklyn Girl Wins Buffalo Trip at Fleur de He Tea
Wednesday evening at St Lucy's Hall the Ladies' Society of St Lucy's Parish sponsored a Fleur de He Tea. Guests praised artistry, promised entertainment, and a chance drawing aided by community families. Miss Helen was highlighted in the program.
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Fleur de
St. Lucy's Hall
Auspines
Lary Society of
St Lucy's
Pere Ves
Artraues
Helen En
Gas Leak Fatality at Mundus Hotel Site
A 26 year old man named Jowett Auatup died after blowing gas at the Mundus ary Hotel on Montgomery Street. A second worker was partially affected by the gas and was treated at City Hospital. Patrolman Downs GHBY removed the body and reported the incident.
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Jowett Auatup
Mundusary
Montgomery
Downs
Sentences in Sessions Judge Blair imposes penalties
In the Court of Quarter Sessions Wednesday the following sentences were recorded. August Holech fined two dollars and costs for petit larceny. Michael Shelby convicted of grand larceny given zero fine and contai? Jamen Moiriile received one year for larceny. Cauily 2oil bettioonia Wilts and Sets dressy one year intinuaty Da al
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Blair
Costa
Michael Shelby
Gram
Row Over A Ball Game Innersill Riot With City Team
A crowded indoor ball game involving Rose [dale Piet Cm and 4 Niagacas, crucke Hud City team, ended early as players clashed. An altercation broke up with punches and snacks flying, leaving some injured. Officials investigated the disturbance and the game was halted.
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Dale Piet
Niagacas
Bue Fame
Twice A Murderer Hinck Faces New Murder Charge
A fragmented report details William Hinck, alleged twice murderer, awaiting trial in Cobbled County after prior convictions. The piece notes June 1864 prison time, a 1868 conviction in New Jersey, and a 1869 Pinkerton pursuit leading to arrest for a separate homicide. Police and court actions are described with references to the Central States, Prison terms, and a possible return to New York for a second murder case.
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Willian Hinck
Genti Sa
Mew
Mekiiin
Blaze
Ra Browtwas
Tedleces
Tvasine Marsa
Behodorie County
Noties
Chi
Tinkle Skene
Prenton
Zug
Hinch
Hipck
Wang Tia
Il de Brolghe
New York
Weather Indications For New York May 3
Weather notes from New York outline likely late afternoon to evening conditions on Saturday with temperatures and terms like thermometrical report. Mentions a home remedy advertisement for a soothing syrup and cautions about gas odors and wind conditions. Names and places are garbled but indicate local forecast details and a consumer notice.
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Helb
G. A. RB
Stanward the Courst
Empire
Ale Beltich
Eann
Zabriskie Post
Myrtle
Ghiremont Avenue
Veterans’ Union Service
Palisade Canoe Club
Michael Nathan Deab
Shooting Society
Poverty Club
Poverty Mu
Central Avenue
Anen
Freeholders and Traction Company
Davis
Mégro
ST. Michael's Club
Reilly
Edison
Toeneath
Hutch
Lenen Valler Wal
Buttle
J. E. Connelly
Equalization Board
Hudson County Gas Company
Avenue B
Bergenline Ave
Montermery Ey J. O
Wa Central Ave
J.C
Stevens
Arboret Council
Brooklyn Girl
Buffalo Trip
P.M. Saterday
Murrow
South
Hartnetts
Mey Dee
Wilsiow
Aare
Elven Water
City Hall
Tarsey
Walar Ponte
Sean
Band of
Daly
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