Infamous Street and Water Grab debated in Jersey City
An 1902 Jersey City preceding letter attacks the one headed Street and Water Commission plan. It condemns Mr Ringte and Mr Tingle, calls the measure an outrage, and argues the Board of Finance should resist and refuse to empower a single commissioner with vast powers. It questions democratic procedures and warns of misused authority under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Tingle
Board of Finance
Ringte
Ringle
Ran
Tingle
Ritghe
Mr. Ringle
Henderson and the G. O. P. in Turmoil Over Renomination
The piece argues that Speaker Henderson refuses renomination in his Iowa district, denouncing party bosses and asserting independence. It frames the split in Republican ranks over tariff policy, blaming party bosses, praising Henderson’s conscience, and predicting national consequences as the GOP faces reform or disaster.
Mr. Bacon's Silly Speech Sparks Public Critique
The piece portrays Commissioner Bacon as duped by bluff in a debate over Mr. Brock's denouncement and the Single Floor Street and Water act. It mocks his claimed ignorance of current political moves and urges him to quit public office, calling him naive and out of touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner Bacon
Mr. Brock
Mr. Bacon
Jews in Roumania and New York outrages linked by front page letter
Irregular text connects Secretary Hay's plea for humane treatment of Roumanian Jews with Mayor Low’s order to police officials to protect East Side Hebrews. The piece critiques authorities and media as failing civil rights, labeling the printing press as symbol of moral decline amid anti Jewish hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Roumania
Low
Partthige
Bint
New York Police
Rial
Bene Tally
East Side
Ailig
Ghitetlan
Th. Hie & Co
Nowabanery
Ambiguous Civil Answer Tactics Cited in Italia Debate
Fragmentary text notes that civil answers to a Mr. Thay are planned but will be disagreeable. It references the Italia government and a tacit quoque argument used as a potential tactic, suggesting rhetorical strategies rather than concrete events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eivil
The Republican Enrollment in Hoboken and Jersey City
The Republican enrollment on Wednesday evening showed a promising trend for Democrats as the Hoboken scene devolved into a chaotic clash with Deputy Boss Martin’s circle while Jersey City proceedings were subdued. The piece argues the city GOP faces an off-year with little stake in nominations and notes a factional drive to dissolve the machine, a struggle likely to demand sharp editorial effort for the coming six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toboken
Bukdwin
Hoboken
Evening Journal
Mayor Fagan Faces Finance Board Over Free Baths Plan
The Board of Finance weighs the free baths project as Mayor Fagan’s claims vanish amid the money debate. The plan, tied to hospital, park, and High School funding, faces an uncertain path and a political test in the upcoming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagan
Board of Finance
Jersey City
Street and Water Board
Brock's Good Work Praises P Anthony Brock in Jersey City
The article commends Mr. P Anthony Brock for a second time in six weeks as an able fearless official and faithful public servant. It highlights his vigorous effort to defeat a one headed Street and Water Commission resolution and his prior defense of the city’s credit against a robbing tax budget in July. He is described as a rising figure who will advance to higher office with credit in any role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Anthony Brock
Street and Water Commission
Brock
Jersey City
Order of Railroad Conductors Outing To Greenville Park
From Allentown Pa the Order of Railroad Conductors will hold their annual outing and clam bake tomorrow at Ar bruster's in Greenville Schuetzen Park. Two special trains will depart Allentown at 7 A M with stops along the route to pick up excursionists. Over 2 000 people are expected with trains running over the Lehigh Valley system to a Newark Bay area point east of the bridge, arriving about 11 A M. At the park athletic events will precede the clam bake dinner and the return trip departs at 6 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Arbruster’s
Greenville Schuetzen Park
Newark Bay
Bayonne
Welcome Home Pastor Cronin Hosts Ladies Aid Reception
The Ladies' Aid Society of Second Presbyterian Church on Third Street held a welcome home reception for Pastor Henry C. Cronin after his seven week Mackinaw vacation. About a hundred congregants attended as Professor Harry Schied led a varied musical program. Cronin appeared cheerful and noted plans to start a Men's Aid Society the first Thursday in October. The church parlors were repapered and given a metal ceiling renovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Third Street
Henry C. Cronin
Pastor Cronin
Mackinaw
Lake Michigan
Harry Shied
Crovin
Second Presbyterian
Hugh Abernethy
Cronin
Men's Aid Society
Y M C A Receptions Set Across Hasbrouck Hall
Five Y M C A receptions will open departments at Hasbrouck Hall starting September 23. Programs include music toasts and short talks by leaders. The public may obtain admission tickets at the Y M C A rooms. women’s church societies will provide refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattey! Association
Hasbrouck Hall
Y. M
Indies’ Societies
G A R Veterans Encampment in Washington 1902
The annual G A R encampment selects Washington as the meeting site from October 6 to 11, 1902. It highlights parades and nearby battlefields, notes superb rail service from New York and New England, and mentions low rates with a guide available from C M Burt, G P A New Jersey Central Dept G801 New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
New Jersey
C. M. Burt
New Jersey Central
New York
Inter-State Fair to Run In September and October
The great Inter State Fair will be held September 20 and 80, October 1 2 and 3, at the Fair Grounds three miles east of Trenton New Jersey. Pennsylvania Railroad will issue excursion tickets with admission coupon at reduced rates from wide range stations. Special trains over New York Belvidere and Abboy Divisions will run to the grounds to prevent streetcar transfers. The event will feature superior displays including a fine blooded stock exhibit and a daily race program with top speeds. A novel automobile race adds excitement as management aims to surpass last year’s record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Tair
Belvidere
Abboy
Guilds Lawn Party Postponed to Tomorrow Afternoon
A children’s lawn party for St. Monica’s Guild of Grace P. EB Church on Ocean and Pearsall Avenues was postponed from last Saturday due to wet grounds and will be held tomorrow afternoon on the lawn adjoining Miss Hurry’s residence at 183 Detewavenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adios
St. Monica's Guild
Grace P. EB
Church
Oeean
Pearsall Avenues
Kings Daughters Outing at Rye Beach
The Faithful Otrele of Kings Daughters of the First Congregational Church enjoyed a delightful outing last Monday afternoon at Rye Beach. Attendees included Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Scudder, Mrs. Negus, Mrs. Lamener, Mrs. Negaa, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Swillman, Mrs. Saxton, Mrs. Vickers, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. T Hawkins, Mrs. Hartpence, Mrs. Franke, Mrs. Hoagland, Mrs. Benson, Mrs. Reinhert, Mrs. Forshap, Mrs. P. Calvin, Mrs. W. Cryin, and Miss Doeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otrele of
Kings’ Daughters
First Congregational Church
Rye Beach
Collins
Scudder
Negus
Lamener
Negaa
Gray
Mra. Swillman
Mra. Saxton
Mra. Vickers
Mra. Wiliamson
Higgins
T Hawkins
Hartpence
Franke
Hoagland
Benson
Reinhert
Mra. Forshap
P. Calvin
Mra. W. Cryin
Doeland
Carteret Club Whist Opens Season With Prizes
The firet fall domon and whist tournaments of the season begin Tuesday evening at the Carteret Club. The card committee prepared an opening event and a set of valuable prizes will be awarded. The club has altered the game and introduced new rules for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carteret Club
Thoelishhouse
Furnace Fires Not Started as High Rates Keep Coal Stocks Low
Economic housewives delay heating as coal prices stay high and fuels shift to oil or gas. Doctors warn empty coal bins raise illness risks while New Jersey officials spotlight prison reform and juvenile court progress at a Philadelphia congress. Local social events include church anniversaries and upcoming marriage announcements as residents travel for summer visits and winters.
Local residents remain at summer homes through September
A list notes Glen Boa residents staying in September and October including Mr and Mrs B L Young at Boulevard and Greenwood avenues in Bernardsville N J and Mr and Mrs H Niese at 88 Gifford Avenue Morristown staying till November. Also Mr and Mrs James Fielder back from Catskill Mountains and Mrs C Q Stimets visiting Asbury Park in September. The Rev and Mrs Charles Herr family returned from West Milford while Helen Herr leaves for college. George F Perkins Jr and family just back from Brielle. Willard Pisk and Oscar Gubelman return from Brielle and Belmar respectively. Mrs John J Toffey and Mrs William Toffey stay at Quaker Hill. J E Halchizer and Matthew Jenkins remain at Spring Lake through September and October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Niese
Gifford Avenue
Morristown
James Fielder
Catakill Mountains
Etera C. QO
Stimets
Bantuel G. Negus
Asbury Park
Willard Pisk
No. 10
Bentley Avenue
Brielle
Oscar Gubelman
Belmar
Matthew Jenkins
Spring Lake
Harvest Party Dates Revised at All Saints Church Lafayette
Father Meehan’s party at All Saints' Catholic Church Lafayette now runs October 13 to 17 after a printed date error. About $2,250 in tickets have been distributed with prizes for top sellers including a gold watch for eight books and a gold chain or cross for four books. Dancing features kelaber’s orchestra, with children’s afternoon per week yet to be scheduled. Admission is fifteen cents. organizers hope to net $2,500 and award a $100 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints’ Catholic Church
Lafayette
Father Meehan
Del
Kelaber
Jokes and Quips From Early 20th Century Columns
A collage of light verse and witty exchanges from periodicals including Smart Set Judge and Washington Star. Jokes cover misinterpretations of fashion etiquette, domestic life, and social pretensions, with puns about light housekeeping and blue-blooded boarders.
Drake Business College Evening Classes Advertised
Drake Business College announces evening classes in German and Spanish along with one drawing course. The notice emphasizes accessible enrollment and broad subject offerings for working students seeking language and art instruction.
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the City Publishing Company
Washington Street
News Building
Park Row
Com
Borok RA Ende Lichtenstein
Ewond Teost Ark Agengy
F. N. Sommer
Broad Steel
Josey City
Ows
Jersey City News
John Gresham
Wayne McVeigh
Benjamin Harrison
Henderson
Iowa
Congress
Boles
Roosevelt
Mr. Henderson
Republican Party
Tom Heed
House of Representatives
Tollay
Tariff Uyres
Nnl
Dingley
Henorton
New York Sun
High Tariff
Boltuy
Limbo
Armbruster’s Park
Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
G. A. R. Veterans
Inter-State Fair
Guild's
King's Daughters
Carteret Club Whist
William H. Allen
State Board of Charities Aid Association
Philadelphia
National Prison Congress
Allen
de. Aten
Osborne
Hudson County Almshouse
M Phemorial
Mrs. Sendder
Woman's Board of Missions
Congregationalist Church
Washington, D. C
Christian Missions
Ellen Stone
Julia Bresell
Lidia
Ida L. Houghtaling
Edward B. Lee
May Atwood Nichols
Belmont Avenue
William Henry Healey
St. John's PE
Douglas Swattield
Summit Avenue
Brown University
Messrs
Frank and
Harold Swatfield
Peddle Institute
Clarence Linn
Gladys Linn
Bergen Avenue
Front’s Neck
Maine
Miss Green
Woodbury
Willliam Gratton
Jewett Avenue
James B. Pond
Belmont
Bergen Avenues
G. W. H. Brinkerhof
C. Howard Slater
Slaterville
Joel Brown
Kensington Avenue
Lake George
Mrs Burdette Post Ordig
McKensie Summer
Hood
Ell Grogelsts
Lyon’s
Glen Boa
B. L. Young
Boulevard and
Greenwod Avenue
Bernardaville, N. J
Charles Herr
Wmory Street
West Milford
Helen Herr
George F. Perkins, Jr
John J. Toffey
Magnolia Avenue
William Toffey
Quaker Hill
J. E. Halchizer
Uncle Ike
Crimson Gulch
Bronda Bob
Fife
Washington Star
Morrow & Day
Montgomery ST
China
Nococsz Box
WM. Broderick Cigar Ame Sanako On Bagh’ Cigar Wotan Deror BL. Car Company
Bianonnr Soo
Fria
Newark, N, J
John P. Dryder
Forrest F. Dryden
FD. Reilly
R. Crookston
Wiz
EG Asergon
Kant
Talon
TSP
Neoe
A. Bayonne
Avenue D. Bayonna
Reinharts
Union
Tobosen
TM Medeor SL
Jersey
Neware Ave
W. Core Hudean
William Eb, Drake
Alj, Gleason, Presiden
Drake Business College
Orrrox
TG O'Brien
Hasbrouck Institute
Jersey City, N. J
New York State
School of Art
Gilbert Coi Grabity
J.D. Bevng
Davin A. Sion
Cornelior Bret
Jou
Uagragat
Boedetti
Craig Josevie A. Dean Aid
Cua Joies Gaevare
HaKornase
Ty Board
GINS
KE. D
Crrammana We
D.D. Heaneee
Holker M. Tamers
Asus Lowy
John Beer Jouw Batata
Grokae
F. Vemens
Jous Ly
Scudder Mey
B. L. Prappann
PUD
Dour J. Vouriers
Mb. Grorwr
Institute
Corner Crescent
Harrison Avenues
Chas. C. Stimets
Exter College
Rand Street
Jershy City
St Peter's
State of New York
Coltezos
Weaver's
Gregory Street
Taylor's
Giswill Oy
Newark Avenue
Taylors
Newark Svenue
Cileroot
Firat Street
Westa Nedutis von Te
Gunite Wesnsn
Dots Andrens
Wolen Arena
J Ray Cis
Aposto
Moureeris
Kittress
Stevens School
Stevens Institute of Technology
River Street
Sth
Universit
Gore
Parvratiledes
Brevens
Spencer's Busines College
Third Nat. Bank Building
Grove & Morgan Streets
Datses City
Ree
Seri
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Gnifres
James CaPrRiy
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