Shake-up in Police Department Fines Patrolmen for Signal Box Faults
A dramatic board meeting reveals a surge of transfers and punishments in the Police Department. Chief Murphy, prompted by the Police Board, ousted and fined sergeants and roundsmen for failing to pull signal boxes. Commissioner Mitchell resisted but backed fines after evidence showed boxes often worked when tested. McGill spearheaded the investigations, uncovering systemic protection of wrongdoers and the need for accountability. Fines ranged from one to three days’ pay for officers across precincts Keefe Stellman Hersche Lohse Archibald Collins Sopher and others. tapes recorded the failures and subsequent penalties.
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Murphy
Tilden
Diiden
Mitchell
Foley
Ond Para
McGill
William Keefe
Philip Stellman
Jacob Hersche
Eleazar Lohse
Harry Archibald
Joseph Collins
Willard Sopher
John J. Keefe
Which Will It Be The Bergen Square Land Purchase
A News reporter quotes Commissioner Leimbeck on the Board of Finance choice regarding buying land for a new No. 11 school on Bergen Square. Two offers Romaine and Speer plots, with the committee aiming for the lowest fair price and may report on acquiring the cheaper option fronting Bergen Avenue or Academy Street.
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Board of Finance
Bergen Square
Leimbeck
Ie Romaine
Speerplots
Speer
Bergen Cavenue
Romaine
Academy Street
Turning Out Citizens In Court Of Common Plege
A court proceeding lists 48 aliens naturalized and 8 rejected. Naturalization is continued tomorrow morning between 9 and 11. The last permitted date by law for naturalization is October 3. All aliens seeking citizenship should apply before that date.
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Tuyir
Court of Common Plegie
Evening schools hear list of principals and staff for fall opening
The Board of Education at its midnight session appointed principals teachers and janitors for six evening schools to open October 6. Principal salaries and staff pay are listed, with names for Central Evening School and Schools 3 4 8 11 and 14. Also reports on courtroom actions tied to a street and ward board act test.
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Board of Education
Central Evening School
B. 8. Hulsizer
Prince J. Waddell Davidson
F. J. G. Froehrer
George Norris
Hmily E. Klick
John Herrmann
Margaret Hewitt
Anderson
Lillie A. Howell
Mary MacNamara
Helen Rodihan
Augusta HB. Smith
Josephine Conway
Marguerette B. Kenny
Margaret Walsh
Mary Kelly
Hattie Symes
Kate Foster
Patrick Befigh
Charlea Boyt
Jennie My Lewis
Mary EB. Benton
Ada de Witt
Margaret Lenihan
Georgia L. Herzog
Democrats Enroll Voters Across Hudson County Primaries
Democratic enrollment surged in Hoboken Jersey City and across Hudson County as residents rushed to place their names on enrollment books for the upcoming party primaries. Voters from North Hudson Bayonne and West Hudson supported John Zeller for Sheriff while John J. Heavey also drew supporters. Strong turnout occurred in Greensville Seventh Ward and Bergen wards with hundreds enrolled per precinct signaling high engagement for the fall contest.
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Jersey City
North Hudson
John Zeller
Guttenberg
Bayonne
West Hudson
Hoboken
Hudson County
John J. Heavey
Ming
Third Ward
Greenville
Seventh Ward
Democratié
Sigi
Bergen
Jermye
Keen
Rs Aeriet Aloajet
Trolley Pole Snaps Cause Panic at Court House Car
A trolley pole snapped striking a car at Nonita Court House, plunging the car and street into darkness as bulbs exploded. Passengers panicked, women faint, and a rush formed at the doors while the conductor and crowd sought safety until a second car arrived to push them up the hill.
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Non Ita Court House
Fifth Ward Democrats Postpone Meeting to October 2
The Fifth Ward Democratic Club meeting at Brunswick Street was postponed due to enrollment. It will reconvene Thursday October 2 at 8 o'clock with plans for a robust fall campaign. Members, young and old, express confidence in carrying the Fifth Ward by a larger majority than ever.
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Fifth Ward
Democratic Club
Brunswick Street
Omés
To Protect Roads Freeholders Fight Water Pipe Plan
Hudson County Board of Freeholders protests a Jersey City Water Company plan to lay a 30 inch pipe along county roads without proper permits. The plan would require raising road levels by about 30 inches for 6,000 feet, cost cited at 3000 dollars, which the board deems impractical. Chairman L. T. Finkel states the board will protect county property and enforce duties despite private company ownership concerns.
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Board of Chosen Freeholders
Hudson County
Jersey City
Jersey City Now
Jersey City Water Company
Board of Freeholders of
Freeholders
Water Company
Board of Freeholders
New York
Ec ‘i
JSON County
L. T. Finkel
Jury awards 40 damages in slander suit
A First District Court jury yesterday afternoon awarded Thomas M. Petro forty dollars in his slander suit against Antonio Loori. He claimed Loori called him thief and used uncomplimentary terms. Petro testified he had dropped the Mastropo from his name and now goes by Thomas M. Petro.
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First District Court
Thomas M. Petero
Antonio’ Loori
Mastroporo
Petro
Mastro
Thomas M. Petro
County Park Question to be Voted at Special Meeting
The Board of Freeholders will hold a special meeting at the Court House at 4 o'clock this afternoon to act on the County Park matter. Delegations from Jersey City and other groups will urge submitting the question to a forthcoming election for approval.
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Freeholders
Board of Freeholders
Court House
Jersey City
T Jade
Leon City
M'Pherson Estate Sale Of Senator John Rues Property
Auctioneer A. F. C. Wolbert to sell all estate real estate belonging to the late United States Senator John Rues. Sale scheduled for Tuesday October 14 by order of the executor.
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Auetonger F. C. Wolbert
United States
John Kres
Bayonne Hospital Benefit Plans Unspecified Aid
Bayonne Hospital and Dispensary, a nonsectarian charity, relies entirely on voluntary donors for support. The hospital received funds and assistance from community members, aiding its medical services and aspirin dispensary activities.
Districts Enrollment Figures in City Wards Report
The Democratic enrollment through the Tenth Twelfth Wards shows heavier participation than the average, with district tallies including Second District 163 Third District 75 Fifth District 98 Sixth District 124 Seventh District 131 Eighth District 120 Minth District 103 and Erep 100.
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Minth
Enrollment clashes mark county committee primaries in Fifth ward
In the Second district the enrollment book was snatched, sparking a clash led by Fire Commissioner James Whalen against George La Pointe ally Michael Cannon. Enrollment officers Martin Whalen and William Ryan operated from Tenth Street near Park Avenue. A window room on Eighth Street and Willow Avenue hindered La Pointe supporters as crowds surged, breaking a window and sending Connie Tahen to intervene.
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Noe Aes Ea
James Whalen
George
la Pointe
Martin Whalen
William Ryan
Tenth Street
Park Avenue
Whalen
Michael Cannon
Cannon
Hudson Trust
Hoboken
Frank la Pointe
Samuel Throckmorton
John Kirlon
Eighth Street
Willow Avende
Cathy Pee
Connie” Tahen
Crushed in the Wheel Endsanger Boy Faces Possible Amputation
Fifteen year old John MacEnerny of Ocean avenue was hurt at the confectionary of John Clarke. His hand was crushed between two cog wheels as the machine ran. He was rushed to hospital where doctors feared possible hand amputation. The accident arose when he got too close to the machine and the wheels pulled his hand in before it could be stopped.
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John MacEnerny
Ocean Avenue
John Clarke
Phe
North Jersey Street Railroad Association backs Daly for renomination
The North Jersey Street Railroad Association met in Dinun Hall Ocean and Myrtle Avenues and endorsed Frank Daly for renomination as Democratic committeeman for the First Precinct of the Seventh Ward Daly has held the post two years Assemblyman John Wollers remains popular in Hudson City and is active in politics Ward Democrats plan a meeting at the Second Ward Club to shape campaign plans and likely name a nominee for Assembly Lawyer William D Kelly son of Police Captain F Kelly is favored by ward committeemen
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North Jersey Stret Railroad Association
Dinun Hall
Ocean and
Myrtle Avenues
Frank Daly
Seventh Ward
Daly
John. Wollers
Hudson City
Democratic Comiiteenen
Second Ward
William D. Kelly
F. Kelly
Mattias
Mayor Favors Public Hearing On PRR Tunnel Franchise
New York's mayor calls for a public hearing on the Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel franchise to Manhattan. The Rapid Transit Commission, under Seth Low, restricts a favorable resolution, while labor unions push for eight hour and prevailing wage clauses. Borough President Critter and others urge openness and discussion before aldermen consider a grant.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Manhattan
Seth Low
Rapid Transit Commission
Low
Alexander B. Orr
the Rapid Transit Commission
Critter
Aldermen's
P.R. Rvs
Green
Pennsylvania
Enidi
Men of New York debate linking Sylvania system to metro
Citizens and officials in New York weigh whether to allow Sylvania Company to connect its system with the metropolitan network. Debates consider authority, cost, and potential service changes for residents.
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New York
Its
Thesylvania Company
Metropoll
Weather indications for New York on Saturday night
Weather notes show a forecast for Saturday night with possible rain, temperature changes, and northeast winds. The report mentions a selection of cut mowers, funeral parlors, and florists located on Newark Avenue.
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Newark Avenue
Obituary notices from September 1902 funeral announcements
Obituaries and funeral notices for multiple individuals dated September 1902. Entries mention Relli On day Lena Azarelli infant, Ertle Charles Sr., Radgar Sarah, McNaught Nolie B., Mulcahy Helen, and Smith Joseph Bmith, with homes listed and funeral details or masses noted for each case.
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Relli
Lena
Mmonths
Anitonio
Marie Azarelli
Patsitster Denve
Fourth Street
Sibats
Ertle
Charles Ertle
Jackson Anvetue
St. Patrick's Clucell
Birdhall
Ocean Avenue
Tegar
Senaay
Tevesert
Sardh Radgar
Geo
Thomas Post
G. A
Hutton Strewh
McNaught
Nolie B
James G. McNaught
West Forty-fourth Street
Bayoube
Hale Eddy
Breame County
N.Y
Mulcahy
Helen
Frank
Helen Mulcahy
Smith
Joseph Bmith
Freemont Street
St. Heel
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Sharp Games
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Bayonne Hospital
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Jersey Avenue
William J. Moran
Montgomery Street
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