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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
15
Trenton reports the midsummer session starts Tuesday with debates over reform, ethics, and leadership. The piece highlights Senator Briggs, Everett Colby, and Democratic and Republican factions, plus calls for continued investigation led by John H. Backes and a possible inspector general proposal.
Bishop Fitzgerald and the Rev Dr William H Morgan of Newark New Jersey are noted in a concise historical obituary or church association item. The brief mentions highlight their roles and regional ties within the Newark area.
Asbury Park reports first real summer day with temperatures near 90 and sea breeze. Thousands visit the beach while hundreds use new Fourth Avenue bathhouses opened yesterday. Ocean temperature 64 degrees with concerts planned at Arcade and Casino. Notable hotel arrivals include many guests from New York Newark Philadelphia and New Brunswick in multiple hotels along West End Marlborough Grand Avenue and Monad.
Long Branch and Rumson residents vote next Tuesday on a 10600000 bond issue to finish ocean front work. Rumson may switch from Shrewsbury Township control to a thorough government. Children’s Day at Elberen Memorial Presbyterian Church features a Pleasing programme with recitations by local youths. The Carlisle Indian Band plans free Ocean Park concerts all summer. A Norwood Park Casino musical showcases high class summer talent next Friday. Frank L. Sheppard, Pennsylvania Railroad general manager, has rented a cottage in Worwood Park.
The First Presbyterian Church of Hackensack known as the old Main street church observed its seventy five year anniversary with a sermon by Rev. Dr. R. Kuebler. Origins trace to 1822 as the Re formed Church of Hackensack and included pastors Z. Paulison Albert Amerman and others before joining Presbyterian folds in 1871. Data noted a concurrent 50 year membership anniversary for Mrs. Helen Ackerman of Maywood. The pastor declined listing the Christian Science Church among Hackensack congregations when queried.
Lackawanna Railroad proposes improved station facilities in East Orange amid rumors of consolidating Brick Church and East Orange stations. City to bid Burnet street extension to McKinley avenue. railroad rejects this, citing plans approved years ago and land already acquired for Morris & Essex station purpose. Stallman stresses grade issue may be revisited.
Thousands of Methodists gather in the Auditorium for the summer opening service and to pay tribute to Bishop James N. FitzGerald the late president of the Camp Meeting Association. Rev. Dr. Ballard presides and Rev. Dr. Morgan delivers the sermon on noble character and service to humanity. The article chronicles his lineage, influence, and the era’s moral battles, alongside local notices on temperance efforts and thefts in nearby towns.
Edward McCarthy died at his home in Jersey City from erysipelas. He was 46, permit clerk of the Water Department since 1900, and leaves a wife and six children. Dr. Gordon K. Dickinson treated a 4-year-old with appendicitis at 347 7th Street. the child was moved to Christ Hospital for surgery and is expected to recover. Delia Nefferon of 259 Jackson avenue died by self poisoning with carbolic acid. her husband had no reason for suicide. Belleville notes: Rev Cornelius Steven son Abbott, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination on Friday, June 2, in Belleville where the church originated as part of Trinity Newark.
A report describes deadly effects of marihuana with calls to exterminate the plant in Mexico. Incidents include a Monterey laborer named Mireles goading a murder and police pursuit after an insanity fit from smoking a cigarette. Other cases cite a deserter Solas killing a citizen and attacking others under marijuana influence. An Oaxaca American lured to smoke and become addicted also dies after repeated use.
Ottumwa Iowa. A city editor was told by telephone that a prominent citizen had died suddenly. A reporter arrived, began typing, and learned only that the man clasped his heart and said he was going to die before collapsing at a fence.
A Dundee Advertiser anecdote recounts a vicar who, long unhappy with village milk, finally tells the nervous milkman he uses milk only for drinking and not for christening. He declines to explain further, emphasizing the distinction in a humorous exchange.
The Park Board invites sealed bids by June 27 1907 for work and materials to install electrical equipment elevators book conveyors and pneumatic tubes at the New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations Fifth Avenue 421 Streets. Security required five ten thousand dollars. Completion three years after start notice. Plans available at the Department of Parks Arsenal Central Park and Carrere Hastings architects. For details see The City Record. MOSES HERRMAN.
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