Partisan Debate Over Street and Water Board Power
Jersey City officials clash over a 1902 act to replace the elected Street and Water Board with a mayor appointed commissioner. President Ringle reverses stance citing dictatorship fears, Brock and Lewieck urge caution, while Bacon and Lembeck warn of one-man power. The vote passes along party lines, with procedural notes on ballot wording and legal implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Finance
Hingle
Bacon
Perry
New Jersey
Yersey
Huilson County
Jersey City
Aber
Brock
Democratic Party
Street and Water Board
Wanser
Ingle
Hye
Hig Elwrk
Water Department
Torsey City
Lembeck
Ringle
Very Bad Law in New Jersey City Governance Debate
Allan McDermott attacked a new law granting the city’s commission broad unchecked powers. He said it allows unlimited indebtedness without bidding or oversight, risking misuse by any mayor appointee over parks, streets, sewers, and water works. He warned Jersey City could face corruption and financial peril without proper safeguards or penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan McDermott
Board of Works
New Jersey
Jersey City
McDermott
Fagan in Line For One Man City Commission
Mayor hopeful days of a single headed commission are seen as a remedy to extravagance and unbusinesslike methods. Honor advocates the plan, claiming savings could fund a new school annually. The Board of Finance backs sending the issue to voters while Ferdinand Heintse and others oppose surrendering electors to a single mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagan
Honor
Board of Finance
Ferdinand Heintse
Board of
Nance
Nolan
Hauck and Sullivan
Smith
A Coward's Bullet in Relentless De liberations
William Grady Way shoots his wife in a violent domestic incident described with harsh moral judgment. The case notes cruelty and fear as the motive, and local authorities pursue charges, while the community reacts with shock.
Tragedy at Summit and Congress: Husband Shoots Wife
Rose A. Grady, a North Bergen teacher, was shot by her husband William Grady at a Sum mit Avenue and Congress Street transfer point as she returned from work. Patrolman Nolan seized the revolver before Grady could shoot himself. Grady was arrested. Both had been separated for three years. their private strife and daily meetings are detailed amid police notes and family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose A. Grady
North Bergen
Summit Avenue
Congress Street
William Grady
Grady
Nolan
Louise Mullins
Mullins
John Mullins
Hoe
Jersey City
Bernard McCormick
No. 1
York Street
John T. Kelly
Wielé
Post Office
Montgomery Street
Lar Tue
Hoboken
Wilbur
Miss Mullins
Paterson
Grand National Club of America elects officers in New York
At the annual convention in New York City W D Edwards was elected president and Mrs James Thaw vice president of the Grand National Club of America. The meeting adjourned after approving reports showing a balance of 25.16 and adopting the 1904 02 schedule for district medals and upcoming matches at Van Cortlandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand National Club of America
New York City
W. D. Edwards
James Thaw
Eirdofenty
St. Andrews
Royal Canadian Curling Club
Canada
Boston
John McGaw
Thos
Wigtey
James E. Cockburn
Robert Smith
James Shaw
Brookline
Manhattan
Jersey City
Ivanhoe
Newark
Paxedo
Paterson
United
Monkers
Wilen
Srseerer Ee Whistle
Jersey
Empire City
Caledonian van Cortlandt
Jersey City C. C
Hobokee C. C
Herbert Jacaies
Brookliner
George W. Peete
Yonkers C. C
Wily Smith
St. Andrew’s
Associa
van Cortlandt Pore
Af Oblock
Grady shoots wife then turns gun on himself saved by patrolman
The report details Grady drawing his revolver and aimed at his head when Patrolman Nolan seized the weapon. Grady, described as despondent after heavy drinking, shot Mrs Grady as she stood near a car transfer. He was taken to City Hospital with a dangerous wound while Chief Murphy called the act premeditated murder based on witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan
Grady
Murphy
Torary
Archibald
William Robinson
Inspector Archibald
Coal Advances Pushes Anthracite Price Higher
The price of anthracite coal rose again to 11 dollars a ton at local yards, up from 10 dollars. Hudson Coal Company struggles to supply small-scale customers while Pavonia yards quote 11 dollars and warn of shortages. A local executive predicts 15 dollars a ton by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Coal Company
Oliver Perry
Pavonia Avenue
Pavonia Coal Company
Erie Street
M. J. Sweeney
Man Bound to Keep the Peace After Debtor Assaults
John Pinkuski of 241 Wayne Street was bound to keep the peace by Justice Hoos after Frank Sniatsinski of 180 Thirteenth Street claimed Pinkuski assaulted him over a debt and threatened with a glass. Pinkuski allegedly struck Sniatsinski, causing several minor cuts, but Sniatsinski did not receive any money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkuski
John Pinkuski
Wayne Street
Justice Hoos
Frank Suiatinski
Thirteenth Street
Sniatinske
Ima Aculne
Pinkus
Hia
Sninski
Mil Recek
Smatinsi
Back Dam Defi Engineer Harrison Says Work Goes On
Engineer Harrison asserts that the Parsippany dam project will continue until the city halts it, outlining ongoing construction plans and potential legal or political challenges ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Parsippany
Answers City's Contention Defends Dam Plans
Engineer Edlow W Harrison of Jersey City Water Supply says the city cannot stop the Boonton reservoir enlargement. plans were approved, and the company will proceed to construction until an injunction or court ruling. He asserts the city would lose funds if plans change and that the contract will stand as written.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edlow W. Harrison
Jersey City Water Supply Company
Garwood Ferris
Boonton Reservoir
Perris
Parsippany
Harrison
Free Public Library to Begin Winter Lecture Series
The Free Public Library Board met with most members present. Dr L J Gordon outlined a plan for 40 to 60 lectures delivered twice weekly this winter, likely on Tuesdays and Fridays. Lectures will feature traveling experts, with first talks set for soon after weather cools, and announcements made a week ahead. Doors open to the public on a first come, first served basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
L. J. Gordon
West Hoboken Library Seeks $8700 for High Street Site
West Hoboken Town Council receives notice from Board of Trustees of the Tree Public Library that trustees are prepared to purchase George Alves’s High Street property for 8700 dollars once the site is bought. The matter was referred to the Ways and Means Committee for next Monday’s meeting. Funds to be placed to the credit of the library board. Carnegie offered to contribute a substantial gift to erect a building pending land selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hoboken
Koswert
The
Tree Public Library
Andrew Ieept
Fence
Board of ‘Trusters
George Alves
High Street
Carnegie
Rug ‘Bae
Besson Announces Bid for Assembly Nomination
Hoboken lawyer J. Rufus Besson, son of the noted Besson family, announced this morning his candidacy for the Assembly. He told The News he has been asked to run, will be a first time candidate, and does not consider himself a politician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rufus Besson
Lewis, Besson 4 Styrons
Hoboken
Ansembly
Besson
Tan Tee Besson
Weather Indications and Obituary Notices from Newark Area
Weather notes indicate rain tonight and cooler conditions with north winds, followed by possible rain tomorrow. The issue also carries funeral notices for Michael Cawley James Curyn Mary Donohue Andrew Dingler Bridget Egan William Egan Catherine Gray William Reardon and other local residents, with dates and service details listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cawley
Michael Cawley
Summit Avenue
St Patrick’s R
Ie McGovern
Holy Name Society of Mary's Church
D H
Second Street
St. Mary's BR. C
Donohue
Mary
Margaret Donohue
Cornelison Arene
M.dingler
Andrew Bing
Sereieas Ile
Peombere
Bridget
Stephen Egan
Trini
Arlington Avenue
Jose Patrick
Gray
Pune
Catharine Gray
Grand Street
Reardon
William A. Reardon
Bridget Manion
Micha Mary Reardon
Hver and
Ful Council
American Legion of Honor
Wayne Street
St. Peter's
Girton
Walsh Weiss
Catherine Eh Sisting
Yenpalth Sampant
Canara Tate
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Abso
Lute
Brock and
Rae
Tey Demt
Mr. Ringle
Thad
Sone
Mr. Lembeck
Mr. Brock
Kalaher
Fie
Stright
William Grady Way
Assassin
Soupit
West Hoboken Library
Mr. Carnegie
Democratic Assembly
New York
Hartnett
Hood
Newark Avenue
William Delaney
Uniertaler
Brady & Delaney
First Street
Newark ¢ Avenue
James Joe
Grove Street
R. H. Duff
Undertaker
Jersey Avenue
William J. Moran
George Stevens
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