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Jersey City News

Location

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1900

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Fifth Ward Democrats Rally in a Grand Street Parade

The Fifth Ward Democratic Club celebrated with a banner raising at Brunswick and Mercer, drawing hundreds to its headquarters. A march through streets joined by over fifteen hundred club members and allied groups, with speeches by Joseph Sharkey and others, endorsed William Jennings Bryan and local candidates, ending with a pool tournament and trophy event.

Bryan Joseph W. Sharkey Mershes Thomas Sigler Patrick Tumilty John O Brien John Allen Light Guards Liberty Club Mathews Lawless Association Tratian Democratic Club William Sweeney John Maxwell Joseph McCormack The Wiley Association Brunswick Street Bright Monmouth Mercer Alercer Street Robert Davis Association Grove Street Newark Avenue Monmouth Street Highth Brunswick Wayne James Hamill P. James W. J Brassel Thomas Burns Alderman Maxwell Freeholder McGovern John Dolan James Murray Patrick Hayes Phillip Turoulty Frank P. Lehane James McTier John &. Tracy Patrick Sherry Christopher Corestan Jaco Martin Jas, Hietsessy J. J. Burke Michael Kane Martin Messner James Donnelly David ‘Hurger John Kilroy Louis Gross Johan A Tracy Patrick O'Connor Thomas Dolan Sharkey Joseph Tumulty Nebraska William Jennings Bryan Alberty Soving Ir Jenner McKinley McKinsey Py McKiniey Htt Ees E James Intr Gene Devitt

Ninth Ward Democratic drive seeks funds for clubhouse extension

The Ninth Ward Democratic Committee announces a plan to raise funds for a clubhouse extension. Chairman Lewis reports $0 of $1,009 shares subscribed and urges residents to buy stock at $1 each, with 6 percent interest, to finance the project for future party activities and increased membership.

Lewis Jersey City N. J Phvb Avery

Precinct Primaries Split by Ward Association Clash

In the eighth ward a dispute over precinct primaries produced sharp exchanges between machine and Decker faction members at a Republican Ward Association meeting. A resolution for joint primaries was adopted despite opposition for some precincts, with tensions signaling trouble ahead for county committeemen elections.

Eighth Ward Republican Ward Association Ward Machine People Edward Deitch George W. Robertson Ring Hid Talah Woolley Decker Association Robertson John B. Weastell Monticello Avenue

Twelfth Ward Democratic Club Banner Event Draws Crowd

A Saturday night rally at Liederkranz Hall marked by a fireworks display and a large crowd as the Twelfth Ward Democratic Club raised a portrait banner. Speakers and local officials addressed issues amid rain and overflow crowds outside and inside the hall.

Democratic Club Twelfth Ward Liederkranz Hall Lott O. HL Albanesius Liederkrann de. Albanesius Ander Robert Cookson EB. F. McCarthy James Nolan Anthony Hauck Gustav Loth Twelfsh Edward White Mieventh Smith John Oilers Samuel Nagle Owen Nolan Frederick Werner George McKwan Ad Smith A T. Bahr John Trump Henry Meyer W. Bluehm Henry Bahr Frits Gansterg Henri Bunker Henry Muhn C. C. Hendrich John C. Sweeney Godfrey Matthews Arthur Gray Alexander Hamill Mr. Gertz

Democratic Enthusiasm Parade at the Horseshoe

Democratic supporters filled the Horseshoe in a spirited display last night as the party anticipates sweeping its traditional majority. The crowd, close to two thousand strong, reflected strong local backing amid Republican papers efforts to shake voter resolve.

Unclear text fragment about remedies and a boat path

Fragmentary OCR text references remedies and a boat path with unclear names and details. The readable items include odd phrases and possible names but no coherent report, dates, or outcomes to anchor a clear event or person.

Paraders Honor Second Ward Banner in Grove Street Rally

Bryan and Stevenson banner carriers led a three hundred strong crowd through Thirteenth and Grove streets with Let­ter Carriers’ Band music lighting the way. Pyrotechnics and decorated homes framed the open air Democratic meeting as speakers including John C. Sweeney and Arthur Gray addressed campaign issues and critiqued McKinley administration.

Bryan and Stevenson Second Word Club Cleary Thirteenth Grove James Cusack John Cleary David Plemming Michiel Currie Willem Laverty Pavonia Avenue Grove Street Tn Thirteenth Grove Streets Michael Fallaher John C. Sweeney Second Ward Timothy J. Carroll Andrew J. Carcoran

Growth of the Seventh Ward Democratic Club

The Seventh Ward Democratic Club on Ocean avenue reports active recruitment with eighteen new members joined last night. The secretary will apply for National Association of Democratic Clubs membership and delegates will be appointed for a third quadrennial convention in Indianapolis on October third. Regular meetings occur each Monday with a prominent speaker planned for each night.

Democratic Club Seventh Ward Ocean Avenue National Association of Democratic Clube Indianapolis

Bergens Visit Minks Social Evening Ends Lightly

The Bergen Republican Club delegation visits the Minkakwa club for a brief social gathering. After a short meeting refreshments, euchre, and pool entertainments follow. Talks touch politics but no major plans emerge. Bergens plan future Greenville visits and invite the Minks to call.

Minkakwa Republican Club Bergen Republican Club Otters Bergens Greenville Minks

Sixth Ward Democratic Club to Decide on Banner or Transparency

The Executive Committee will meet Thursday night at Dr. John J. Brouerick’s home at 174 Pacific Avenue to decide whether to raise a banner or display a transparency. Chairman Hauck will preside over the meeting.

Sixth Ward Democratic Club John J. Brouerick Pacific Avenue Hauck

Enrollment Books Targeted by George W. Decker Group

A mix of the George W. Decker Republican Association plans to seize precinct enrollment books this evening. Members intend to enroll timely for the upcoming period.

George W. Decker Republican Association

Newark Officer Hyer Distinguished in China Action

First Lieutenant Benjamin B. Hyer of the Sixth Cavalry is cited for leading a force of about sixty against fifty Boxer fighters near Peking. He routed the enemy, killing around twenty five and seizing rifles and treasure. A Newark recruiting officer during the Spanish War, Hyer was an 1898 West Point graduate and later served as an aide to General Chaffee on his China voyage.

Jersey City News Newark Benjamin B. Hyer Sixth Cavalry China Peking Hyer Chaffee Port Myers Siath Cavalry United States Army Fort Leavenward Fort Sid

Boy severely injured by iron bolt on railroad trestle

Nine year old Joseph Beagan of 20 Railroad Avenue lies in St Francis Hospital dying from lockjaw as seventeen year old Charles Fowler of the same address is held without bail on charges of causing the injury. Fowler, arrested by Police Captain Cody, is said to have thrown a heavy iron bolt into the air on a Pennsylvania Railroad trestle, claiming whatever goes up must come down. Beagan suffered a head wound, developed convulsions, and was moved to hospital where his condition worsened. Fowler is arraigned and held for the Grand Jury.

Joseph Beagan No. 20 Railroad Avenue St. Francis's Hospital Charles Fowler Beagan Fowler Cody Reagan Pennsylvania Railroad Powter Hart St. Francis Hospital News Joseph Murphy Hoos

List of Baking Powders Containing Alum Warns Consumers

Senate Committee report on food adulteration calls for banning alum in baking powders. It lists brands found to contain alum and urges public access to accurate product information. Included are Davis, Washington, A J Howell, Jaques, Ford & Creveling, Grand Union Tea Co, Beg Baking Powder Co, and Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. The note cautions some manufacturers deny alum content.

Senate Committee On DAVIS R. B. Davis & Co New York Washington Washington Baking Powder Co

Pollution risks in Pequarinock watershed spillover

After annual inspection of the Pequarinock watershed Dr Herman C H Jerold president of the Board of Health said the watershed is improving and approaching perfection if the city gains full control. He notes Canistear reservoir pollution risks and cites nearby houses hotels and farms as pollution sources to be addressed by city action and East Jersey Water Company efforts. Dr John J Leal says pollution is being reduced though concerns remain about litter and out houses near Echo Lake and drainage from settlements feeding streams into Canistear and Echo Lakes.

Jersey City Inewarik Pequarinock Herman C. H. Jerold Board of Health East Jersey Water Company East Jersey Company Oak Ridge Clinton Canistear Herold John J. Leal Paterson Leal Macopin Echo Lake David Wickham Rasvale County Newark

Water Quality Concerns at Clinton Reservoir and Oak Ridge

An investigative party reports on Hudson County Gas Co operations at the Clinton reservoir. Dr. Leal questions pollution sources, notes algae, grass growth, and a peat bog filtering effects while water is mixed with Clinton supply. Odors from Fall Brook and swamp areas raise further issues as rainfall floods the bed and temporary wells supply the city.

Leal Clinton Leal Sala Alge Oak Ridge Fall Brook Clinton Reservoir Herold

Five Juveniles Rob Newark Jewelry Store

A group of boys aged 11 to 13 robbed William Parker’s jewelry store on We. 56 Newark Avenue at midnight. They entered through a broken window, hid the loot 18 inches underground, and were arrested after detectives traced the missing items including 200 rings, watches, chains, and other jewelry. They pleaded guilty and were held for the grand jury.

William Parker Newark Mix Boye Eller Charina Zilenski William Green Anthony ‘Turks Henilereot Atredi Parker Murphy Heath Captain Cody First Precinct Cody Lee Detective Bureau Larkins Roe

Fourth's Drill Tactics Taught For Field Day Exercise

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Brensinger instructed officers of the Fourth Regiment on an extended order for the field day sham battle scheduled later this month. The briefing covered line formation, troop advancement, and the execution plan, with confidence in a strong exhibition if plans are perfected.

Joseph Brensinger

City Club Nominating Committee Seeks Election Ticket

A Jersey City Club nominating panel formed at a recent meeting to prepare a ticket for October’s annual election. Members include T. Meyer Jry D C F A Hare 0 Moe Gabe W J Field and R A McArd. The committee reports September 2. eight officers are to be elected with six governors serving two year terms and two serving one year terms.

Jersey Bty Club A T. Meyer Jry C.F. A

Population figures released for Tilzableth and Whilw city

Dated Sept 18 1900 Elizabeth reports Tilzableth Ny J population officially set at 6519 down from 7764. White blank figures show Ogures for Whilw city an increase to 14266, with 1900 reflecting a prior decade.

Washington, D. C Tilzableth Balug Cary

Merchants Association Plans Fight Over Newark Street Corner

The Hudson County Merchants Protective Association met to discuss actions against a disputed corner lot near Newark and Summit avenues. Sunken rumors claim the group eyes the property for a physical home, while members defend efforts to aid storm victims and caution about enforcing city weights and measures fees in certain cases.

Merchants’ Protective Association of Hudson County Newark Aszoularian Kattie Galveston Nealea

Strike Near in Hoboken as Building Trades Council Turmoil Grows

Turbulence in Hoboken over a dispute between unions and locals escalates with plans to withdraw from the Building Trades Council. Acting Business Agent FP Conroy seeks reinstatement of two Local 4 members ousted by Local 8, prompting a temporary work stoppage by several trades. Rumors of further refusals surface as a council meeting looms.

Union Journays Tien Drumkern Hoboken Jutsu Catehan Map Bi ‘Tralvs Council Arate Hons Am Went Cornell Piole Bers North Ehalson The Trades Council Bustréas Conroy Sferaqnn Roseclumbere Kniffen McGovart Baen Thirteenth Roth No. Taf Jersey City Business Agen Contey No. 14 Building Trades Council No. WM St Couscilield

Weather Indications for New York in Sept 1819

Weather outlook for the next thirty six hours ending at 2 MC om shows tonight and Wednesday cold and calm with northerly winds. Calm to cool conditions expected with diminishing wind by Wednesday.

New York

Masters of Fact Shop Adlets Across City Streets

A local store boasts complete stock with surprise prices at The Cleary & Cove location. Shoppers can enter to view a range of items advertised as quality and affordability. The notice highlights store and factory offerings and promotes in-store availability.

Cleary & Cove

DIED NORTON And O CROWDY Obituaries Notice

DIED NORTON On Sunday September 2 1908 Mary resist of the lata Mighust Wace um Raintives Lahete a oely are respectfully invited to atky sim Fee Levtetohsar Star teadie avenue on Wednesday pas at nine A M thence fl Phe at Church where wabema Ritsana pffered for the happy repoise of her sonk O CROWDY On Sunday September 18 190 And deniyy Mary Ar Dethvad wife AC satnta J O Crowdmae Relatives and pie on ity resid

Norton Mary Resist Atky Sim Fee Levtetohsar

Also Mentioned on This Page

James Billington Ninth Ward Democrate Club Tenth Ward Billington National Democratic Association of Clube George W. Leake G.A. Hornnicker J. D. Manning NINTH Tris Winsinn Fallaw Adnister of Education St. Francis’s Hospital Congress Newark Health Board East Jersey Hudson County Gas CO City Club Elizabeth Masters OF Fact
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