23 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1896
Page
1
At Chicago and Hoboken, trial reveals confessions tying Sands and Knapp to a ring that moved counterfeit dollars. Prosecution shows a secretary and “Dr Clark” associate, with details of storefront passes and a trunk cache. Jury hears account of payments, a safety in a Hoboken store, and the alleged role of Mrs Knapp and others in the scheme.
An old column cites Dr. Abernethy, famed physician, recommending warm stomach and brisk blood flow to resist winter illness. It praises Duffy’s pure malt whiskey as a fortifying aid against chills, coughs, and indigestion, warning against imitations.
In General Sessions Court Smith and Borders story unfolds after Borders says he was robbed of 95 near his Bowery visit to a woman’s home. Borders alleges pocketbook with money vanished after leaving the Smilin’ saloon. wife testifies in detail about the events and questions.
The Board of Aldermen held a notably short session with President Simpson absent and Alderman Hauck presiding. Inspector B A Ronde reported November inspections found six unbalanced balance scales and six unbalanced spring scales, plus 168 worn weights. the suspect weights were ordered out of use. A Merchants' Protective Association request to empower confiscation of defective weights and measures was sent back to the Ordinances Committee. A protest against granting Phillip Tammoural a liquor license at No TV Newark Avenue was noted, with four restaurant license issues, fourteen transfers, and seven licenses granted or pending. The Excise Committee will review the remonstrance.
John Cantello, a self described soldier who fought Spaniards, appeared in Justice Potts' court for drunkenness and was discharged. Cantello claims Cuban and Irish parentage, born in Puerto Principe, and involvement with insurgents near Rarenoda. He recounts escape aided by Americans aboard a sleep-bound vessel and recent travel to New Zealand and Toy dooal Chbandunia, with unclear details about a skirmish and capture of a comrade.
Local residents along Arlington Ocean and Jaukeen avenues protested a proposed shift of the Jersey Central Railroad stamp agency from Lawrence and Laniy to Ocean and Canterct avenues. A prominent resident urged keeping Clark's or Glunkman's stationery store as options. A reporter noted several New York men involved in writing, casting doubt on the plan.
A local club plans to relocate to Ocean Avenue moving from current premises on Avenue Lot. City officials and residents discuss the change as plans outline new facilities and community access.
State Inspector Mitenen and Hoboken Health Commissioner Helfer discussed disinfecting steamship decks for 476 German passengers arriving at Hoboken. Dr Mitchall noted two scarlet fever cases and one diphtheria, urging a law to notify health authorities when ships reach quarantine to prevent post quarantine spread.
Hoboken Water Board heard from the Receiver that the Hack Jemistic Water Company will not permit any reduction on bills for the Franklin paper mills. The case has been placed under the Court of Chancery, with $3,000 owed to the city. John Mahon, receiver, represented by ex Senator W D Edwards, stated affairs since December 19 are court controlled and the property will be sold, with city claims paid. water used by the receiver will be billed from week to week. Last mill payment was in July.
In Hoboken Peter Schmidt was struck from behind by a snowball as he left his home on Decullaugh street. He accused Frank Farber, who laughed, of throwing it. Farber denied the charge at Recorder McCulloh's court, saying the blow came from behind and he had trouble removing the snow.
A fourteen year old boy, Patroltaan Burke of Greenelite, was found intoxicated near 180 Noblevardy Street at around o clock. He was taken into custody and reported to the local authorities for handling under juvenile guidelines.
Early measures by Captain Cox sent reserve men to patrol business streets to prevent a repeat street clash over snow removal. By noon Montgomery Street was navigable on both sides of car tracks as the Traction Company worked with twenty plus aris and nearly a hundred men. Company officials pledged cooperation while urging merchants not to expect perfect removal due to the scale of work. Last night’s storm caused minor delays but no major disruptions.
Patrick Cavanaugh of 188 Fourteenth Street Hoboken was arrested Monday for threatening Thomas Dooley of 12 Washington Street. He claimed drunkenness and was committed in default of bail. A Washington Street woman and his son pleaded for release as the judge paroleed the prisoner after tears.
William Swails, colored, from 905 Hind Wheat Street, is shot in the arm during a confrontation with John Reinhart of 1 Monmouth Street at a house in Swails ward. Reinhart fires multiple shots as Swails lies in bed, prompting a manhunt for Reinhart. The forearm wound is described as severe and the incident triggers a local panic as residents seek police.
New York reports a snow storm continuing from last night, with almost four inches of snow by morning. Temperature at eight oclock 24 degrees, north wind 14 mph, barometer 29.80 inches. Snow affected street traffic slightly but did not curb ferry service or cause major delays.
Washington officials faced protest from Senator Chandler and Senator Callinger along with Representative Baker of New Hampshire. They urged Acting Secretary Moo to restore funding for repairs at the History Yard dry dock, citing prior congressional appropriations and misallocation of funds to other tasks.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tragic incident involving an attempted death by action. The text mentions a person named Toone and a two year old obituary reference, along with scattered phrases about a coat and a father figure. The readable facts are limited and uncertain.
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