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Newspaper

Jersey City News

Location

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1902

Page

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Roosevelt's South Tour Start After Oyster Bay Exit

President Theodore Roosevelt, with a swollen face and eye, arrived in the city after noon and left for Washington on the 1 P M. train on a stamping tour in the South. He greeted Station Master Kiefer and a crowd, rode the Oceanic drawing-room car with friends, and declined interviews. The itinerary shows a journey from Oyster Bay to Wheeling, Chattanooga, Scarsville, Asheville, and back to Washington by September 10.

Theodore Roosevelt Washington Pennsylvania Depot Twenty-third Street Cortelyou Jersey City Kiefer Grents Murphy Cody Teddy Justiv Roosevelt Oceanic Marshall van Wiikle W. J. Hoffman John J. Toffey John B. McArthur Alfred Wall Chas W. Woller Cay Oyster Bay L. L Pennsylvania Scarsville Asheville Home

Forbes and Company Considers Consolidation in Hoboken

Report from Hoboken states the machine works of W. Purkes and Cye at Hudson and Thirteenth Street have been consolidated with the Seeet Drust. Mr Forbes denied a full consolidation with any trust and said the client was weighing plans to expand. The works, deemed too small for the demand, are under review for engagement in Hulikee 2.

Hoboken W. 2 Purkes & Cye Hudson

Gift Hospital Fund Drive Aims To Build City Hospital

Dr John D McGill reports efforts to raise 125000 to match 175000 already pledged by Cornelius Zabriskie and himself for a Jersey City hospital. He plans to seek further wealthy donors and may invite a general subscription as a public-spirited, nonpolitical gift to Trenton for authorization under a deed of gift.

John D. McGill Cornelius Zabriskie Trenton Jersey City Tewmiot Mr. Zabriskie

Judge Collins Charge On Grand Jury Start

The September Term opens next Tuesday with the Grand Jury sworn in and charged by Justice Gilbert Collins. Sheriff Ruempler will announce the September Grand Jury composition tomorrow. The court may address pool rooms and past naturalization irregularities tied to political leanings and venue methods.

Ruempler Gilbert Collins eCourt

Degnan Seeks Talk With Mayor Over Corporate Assessments

Tax Commissioner Degnan visited Mayor Fagan this morning amid reports he and Commissioner Lind are advancing corporate property assessments. Degnan told a reporter there was nothing to reveal yet and he would not yet bring the public into confidence on the progress.

Degnan Fagan Lindsay

Lost Hat Found in Police Station Display

A costly hat described as black with a pink chiffon puff was found on Franklin street and turned in at Webster Avenue Police Station. It is claimed to have been lost by a well dressed woman around 10:40 PM on August 25, with the hat hung behind the sergeant’s desk awaiting its owner.

Webster Avenue Franklin Street

Wire thieves held for examination in grand jury

Thomas Johnson and Weank Clark of Orange were held for further examination in the grand jury on a charge of cutting and staking the poles of the Western Union Telegraph Company along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks across the meadows. They were listed in $500 each and refused to testify, with counsel present. The telegraph company was represented by Counsellor Scheneh of New York.

Thomas Johnson Weank Clark Orange Rita Inal Curt Western Union Telegraph Company Telegraph Company Scheneh New York

Damaging Tenants Trial Yields Nominal Verdict

A First District Court jury returned an $80 verdict plus costs for Tayor against tenants Benjamin Horne and Arthur Levine. The case involved alleged destruction of window sills and damage to a whodstork at No 290 Fourth Street during a $12 monthly tenancy.

First District Court Tayor Joseph Welaver Benjamin Horne Arthur Levine Wellover Fourth Street Whodstork

O14 and Well Tried Remoiy Tyreblidew Report

An OCR fragment reports on Mrs Winten and a yadhog with references to Tyreblidew and a sneud. The readable portion hints at a local item involving Mrs arr tare and Twenty ae aoe, but concrete details are unclear.

Mra. Winten Sarah Epildren

Fierce Dog Fight Ends With Brains Dashing

Jol Hager of West New York was attacked by a ferocious stray bulldog while his collie fought for life. After thirty minutes of struggle Hager seized the bulldog by the tail and bashed its brains against a rock, saving himself as medical aid arrived at Union Hill dispensary.

Jol Hager Eleventh Street New York Hoger Hager Bager Jim Hager Waeismann Union Hill

False Burglar Alarm Scare On Glensgood Avenue

Nellie Monahan employed by D R Schenck at No 64 Glensood avenue raised alarm about a burglar at about three this morning. Policemen searched windows and grounds but found no signs of a break in while Sgt Haag directed the party and Chief Murphy praised the diligent response of the despondent force.

Glensgood Avenue Nellie Monahan D. R. Schenck Glensood Avenue Mr. Schenck Murphy

Obstructive Sitters Row Involving Bieg OBrien

Joseph Bieg of 214 Neptune Avenue filed a Second Criminal Court charge of assault and battery against William OBrien of 216 Neptune Avenue after a Sunday dispute on the OBrien stoop. Tessie Gillen, residing with the O’Briens, was also involved in the incident. Bieg testified he sat on the stoop while OBrien and Gillen moved to pass. a fight ensued and OBrien was bound to keep the peace.

Joseph Bieg Neptune Avenue William O’brien Tessie Gillen O'Briens Bieg O'Bhien Stoop Miss Gillen O'Brien

Cost of Pumping Trial in First District Court

Patrick Gorman sues William Serviss for 85 dollars over pumping out the defendant’s campboat T. W. Jackson. Judge Craine presided with a jury. the plaintiff claimed 28 hours at 2 dollars per hour. Jury verdict was 80 dollars plus costs.

Patrick Gorman William Serviss Craine Playuriff T. W. Jackson See

Counsellor Leight Back In Lacunaed Scene

A terse report notes Counsellor Leight returning after a period of absence. The brief item mentions Witla E Leight and Nip connected to a local event at Lake Bopatoong with Cotains Tindsan Ditty involved in the Soca netting.

Lake Bopatoong

St Lucy's Lawn Party Closes After Party's Bright Finale

St Lucy's lawn party wrapped up with a large turnout from St Lucy's and nearby parishes, prizes awarded for jig dancing and various games. Winners included Mrs Sheehan with a gold watch and Thomas Carey a sofa cushion, plus several others. Rev Boylan and Rev Watterson attended without winning prizes.

St. Lucy’s St. Lucy's Sheehan Thomas F. Carey Mihy Hughes May McGarry Bennett Josephine D. Murphy Kennedy Daniel Murphy Henderson Streety Tarrant Mina Annie Walsh Ireli Margaret Smith Erhardt Margaret Burke James Kelly McWiernam Thomas Carey John J. Boylan Alttough Rather H. J. Watterson Mahoney Nolan Bessie Harris Minnie Cahill Mary Cummings Mary Downey Nora Herlihy Mary Murphy Mary Kate Murphy Nora Burns Mr Malloy Messrs. McIntyre and McGarry

After the pledge the Growler and a violent dispute

Barney Hayes and Patrick Fitzsimmons, who had sworn off drinking with a priest present, fell back on an old pledge after a growler was found. A heated quarrel at No 02 Essex Street led to a knife attack and Hayes losing a piece of his arm. The judge postponed further hearing.

Barney Hayes Patrick Fitzsimmons Essex Street Hayes Witesimmons Barney Simmonses Barmney Hous

Wait for the Bartender at Dixehnoge Saloon

In Dixehnoge Place saloon two men, Thomas Garrigan and Thomas Taggart, were jailed overnight after accepting a drink from a friend while the bartender was briefly away. Patronized by Patromis Hurelatio, they face charges tied to the incident.

Thomas Garrigan Thomas Taggart Orie Dixehnoge Place Patromis Hurelatio

Governor to inspect High Point as site for state home

Special to The Jersey City News reports Governor Murphy will visit Sussex county next week to review High Point as a potential site for a state home for consumptives. The hotel, isolated six miles from any village and near lakes, offers favorable atmosphere and accessibility by rail. The governor is expected to travel Thursday to assess the property and surroundings.

Jersey City News Trenton Murphy Sussex County High Point New Jersey

High School Building Repaired Ahead of Fall Term

The High School rooms were cleaned and repainted after a 1225 dollar appropriation. Director Lewis told Mayor Fagan the building now looks cheerful, though he doubts it will serve as a grammar school. He did not know of any plans for a new High School.

Lewis Fagan City Hall Ils Jorsey City News

Short Measure Case In First Criming Court

Jom J Beaplan of 378 Third street and Joseph Witterschein of 883 Seventh street faced charges in First Criming Court for selling vegetables from short measures. The case was adjourned until September 12, with Inspector Adolph Roede of Weights and Measures serving as complainant.

Jom J. Beaplan Third Street Joseph Witterschein Seventh Street Sai Adolph Roede

Painter Van Pingel Accused in Domestic Clash

Wiggs Van Pingel of 211 York Street faced Judge Hoos on a complaint by Jens Kroger of 225 Fourth Street Brooklyn. The dispute involved Myng and Winger's wife. police could not molest Mrs Enger, case postponed until next morning.

Wiggs van Pingel York Street Jnnge Hoos Jens Kroger Twants-fourth Street Brooklyn Kroger van Pingel Myng Winger Enger Mra

Nominations Soon in Order for Hudson County Assembly Seats

Hudson County Democratic Committee to meet in Mercer street clubhouse to fix enrolment and primary dates as several present members plan retirement. James Fielder emerges as a leading candidate to succeed George Tennant with Berke as rival. Fielder known in Bergen area and son of former Registrar George B. Fielder. Other likely retirees include John Wallon, William Hurley, Peter Stillwell, P. H. Connolly, Edward Rice, and William Tutt. numerous aspirants expect nomination equaling election, with leaders seeking strong ticket on trust.

Hudson County Democratic Committee Robert Davis Association Mercer Street James I Fielden George G. Tennant Fielder Berke John 7. Wallon Hoboken Trenton William F. Hurley Peter Stillwell Bayonne P. H. Connolly Edward Rice Kearny William Tutt Terre Herve Tome John J. Dennin James Hamill John Tracey Carl Selarmann Frederick Weismann

She Resents Insinuation of Money in Hoboken Marriage

Mrs Sophie Seiler an eighteen year old wife to Frederick Seiler sixty eight of 400 First street Hoboken defends her union against gossip alleging she married for 50000. She testified before Recorder Stanton denying motives and said she would consult her lawyer after being cited for naming Kittie Boultor. The recorder referred her to the District Court.

Sophie Seiler Frederick Seiler First Street Hoboken Seiler

Gilliar dies at 54 in Hudson City home

Joseph Gilliar a Hudson City resident died suddenly at 216 Hancock avenue from kidney trouble. Once a robust man weighing over 200 pounds he weakened after July 4. He was 54 and survived by a wife nine children and five grandchildren. Cremation at Fresh Pond L I Sunday followed by funeral services in Habnek Hall Griffith street and Hanlevek avenue. He belonged to several societies and unions including the Socialist party and Clothing Cutters Union No 28 Newark.

Joseph Gillin Hudson City Hancock Avenue Gilliar Fresh Pond L. 1 Lang Islatus O'Connor Moura Alice O'Connor Riche

Water bonds payoff progress shows seven percent paid

City Treasurer Ely reported this afternoon that about 370000 of the water bonds presented to date have been paid. About 870000 of the 500000 bonds maturing September 1 have been paid, with holders visiting the treasurer daily to receive checks. Many express regret at surrendering the securities paid at seven percent interest.

City Treasure Ely Water Honda

Liberty Guards Victory At Kroebel Paris Event

The organizing committee awarded the West and most popular representative prize to the Liberty Guards, a well known Franco-Amaigloag group in Heilsa and Wert Roblebop, for their display among local organizations at the Paris event.

Tip Dafayer New York Kroebel Paris Inez West Anny Io Ae Liberty Guardia Pranco-Ainogloag Heilsan Chiy Eobolep

Sailor Hendrickson Fails To Enter Gregory Street House

Edward Hendrickson, a 21 year old sailor on the U S Revenue cutter Dallas, attempted to force his way into a house on Gregory Street last night while exposed to bad weather. He was fined $3 for the disturbance by the Pirie precinct faction house, a local court action recorded in the transcript.

Edward Hendrickson Dallas Gregory Streat Pirie Fation Howe Tiiue Hos

Obituaries and funeral notices from a 1902 Hoboken paper

The page lists multiple death notices including Anderson, Branagan, Carey, Gilliar, O Connor, Hamsey, and Sprock. It provides names, ages or relationships, addresses, and funeral arrangements in Hoboken and nearby areas with mass times and burial details for each.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jer Sey City Health and Spirits Forbes & C The Steel Trust Gift Hospital Dr. McGill Collins Decnan Commons Father Boylan Davis Sofar Robert Davly John I. Lee Young Men's Association Democratic Club Governor Murphy Sussex Pingel Democratic County Committee Bers James F Hudson County Gas CO Mrs. Seiler Gos Joseph Gilliar Socialist Party Liberty Guards Payontn Dirand Cleary Wayne Wirngta Northwest Hartnett Dexia Oe A Newark Avenue William Delaney Brady & Delaney First ‘Street New Aven James J. Merrity Undertaker Grove Street Hudson Tel Ft. H. Dufp No. St Jersey Avenue William J. Moran Uptare Montgowery Street Richard Beausgust Jamie Hranaeun St. Peter's RO Wile Ham Catherine Carey Relativity St. Michaels Hamsay John Ge Agnes Rama Charles Street Ee City Tatermant Macphelah Sprock Seabee
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