31 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Jersey City News
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1895
Page
1
A severe storm triggered two feet of roof lift and widespread damage across Newark Avenue and adjacent blocks. Buildings shook, windows shattered, and a canal boat narrowly escaped catastrophe as winds toppled signs, toppled trees, and disrupted trolley service. No injuries were reported though property losses mounted, with plumber Phil Martin’s place listed at 3000 dollars and several stores damaged along Newark and Communitew avenues.
An Imm feature outlines the New York and New Jersey Telephone System linking towns and villages with long distance calls from Justy City Exchange Levee at $3.33 per month. Rates vary by use and joint ownership of line. a large tree toppled and blocked a trolley track but was quickly removed without injuries to passengers. A saloon owned by James Malloy was torn from its fastening and dashed onto a sidewalk amid rain damage. Grand Street driveway pavement at Arlington Avenue sank creating a hazardous hollow in the roadway.
Newark dispatch reports a fire at 1 15 this morning destroying the cable room of the Western Union Telegraph Company's new building at Broad and Market streets. An electric light wire crossed Western Union wires, burning out the room and all cables, with damage set at 300 and no insurance. Haworth Englees and Co clothing store at 16 Market street suffered water damage of 800.
Washington reports a newly discovered British Foreign Office letter from 1819 showing Cabinet deliberations on British Guiana boundaries. It reveals how Schomburgk’s explorations fed claims and explains Palmerston Russell and British strategy for defining the frontier with Venezuela Brazil and the Netherlands.
A Bayonne trolley collision at Jersey avenue and Grand street last night injured several passengers and left both cars badly damaged. Car No. 196 driven by Albert Barrow slowed for a switch but car No. 190 driven by Michael Cummings crashed into it in a rainstorm. chaos followed as glass shattered and passengers struggled to exit. Mr Ryan, a druggist, suffered head and body injuries amid the crowd's panic. manager David Young ordered an investigation into the crash and fault.
New Year salaries issued to police, fire and water departments, school teachers, and city employees. Mayer Wanser signed warrants after staying at his office late last night and was at work early this morning.
Students of St Peter's College performed Shakespeare's King Henry IV before a large audience at the Gutlege Mall. Prof. J. B. Ferry's orchestra played Poet and Peasant as the curtain rose and the cast received praise for their admirable effort.
Miss Ella J. Kilburn of Paramount Avenue sues for 25000 dollars after a trolley car line overhead box toppled onto her at Furst Bros store Newark Avenue, fracturing her skull and injuring her. The case was called in the circuit court as Mayer appears for the plaintiff.
Members of the Joint Commission appointed by Governors Werte and Morton met in Jersey City to discuss proposed laws for consideration by the legislatures of both states. The talks touched on protection, naval telegraph for rapid communication, and the principle of birge in relation to the ship of state.
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London reports indicate the proposed American loan will be priced near the last issue for the United States Government. Morgan firm has not set terms. Seligmans expect 4 percent. Berlin embassy notes German banks offer to take 2000000000 at 2 to 3 percent. Deutsche Bank seeks loan tender.
Washington reports the six months of the current fiscal year show receipts and expenditures nearly balanced with a deficit around 15,000,000. The official six month statement due January 2 will spell out receipts and outlays, indicating heavy interest payments and bond maturities.
Washington December 3 1895 Congress actions center on Ways and Means chair Dingley delaying recess to clear tariff and administrative reform aims. Voorhees delays Senate Finance meeting until new members seated, Morrill calls special session to discuss bond and tariff bills. Snippet mentions Larkins proposed sugar duty amendment and discussions over armor pricing for navy ships.
On December 11 1805 the committee finished its inquiry at 11 89 with the burgee lowered. Defenders counsel Choate and Dunraven's legal representative Askwith left the club as Whitney Rivas and Phelps drafted the record. Whitney noted a report days away and a final committee decision yet unclear. Phelps added no statement this week while members avoided comment. Taelin declined to be interviewed.
Dr H K Poltekian a Baltimore native reports from Uzerly and nearby towns in Armenia detailing widespread Armenian killings loot and village burnings by Turkish forces. He recounts massacres destruction of farms and homes and the perilous escape to Alexandretta with his American wife aided by U S consul and Marblehead escort.
Police officer Danlet Medeor of the First Inspection District was arrested by Angel Dannett of the Parkhurst Society on charges of taking 100 dollars from Emma Jokitan of 20 East Ninth Street. The complainant’s remarks reference a woman and a child, with allegations of coercion and deceit surrounding a supposed wrongdoing.
The County Road will glow with 280 electric lamps along fourteen and a half miles, powered by a 400 horsepower plant at Snake Hill. Engineers expect a flawless startup tonight despite possible insulation defects, with four circuits delivering 4000 volt lighting to Jersey City areas from Snake Hill to the county line.
Secretary Herbert released a formal statement on the regent official inspection of the second class battleship Texas at Norfolk Navy Yard. The board's findings call for numerous changes and improvements including docking Keele, stiffened tender plates, added water-tight doors, and piping revisions to ensure any pump can feed any boiler.
The Navy Department assigns the battleship monitor Amphitrite to patrol duty at the Florida Keys and releases the cruiser Cincinnati. Amphitrite will join Admiral Bunce's squadron after dockyard work at Hampton Roads, with two weeks needed before weighing anchor for next voyage.
AU.S. cruiser Roxtow received orders to proceed to the Chinese station. The report notes movements, coal, and naval activity with partial garbled text referencing names and locations but lacks clear concrete outcomes.
Unclear report from Victoria outlines tensions after a voyage from Alaska. It mentions a murder of a young native, an incident linking a U S cutter Walcott, and a felonious event involving a fire and staged incident in the Sitka area.
A Havana despatch quotes the Imparcial reporting Colonel Perera leading Spanish forces against Maximo Gomez. The insurgent cavalry charged, Spaniards nearly collapsed, but Navarra and Suarez arrived to restore order. Spanish losses were nineteen dead and sixty three wounded. Cubans about 250. Gomez retreated from Marfio and Roque. two thousand troops sailed from Cadiz for Cuba.
London reports Westminster Gazette contends the Venezuelan crisis remains unresolved with President Cleveland firm on not submitting the dispute to arbitration. It notes Sir Salisbury will not retreat and suggests appointing a board of conciliation as a path to a broad compromise, though counties may resist accepting its decision.
Rome Dec 31 1585 The Government reports Italian reinforcements to Abyssinia have reached Massawa. The army is stationed at Dolo. Troops dispatch columns for forage and provisions amid numerous dysentery cases among the forces.
By Cabie to the United Press Berlin December 3 1596 a coal mine disaster at Wrangle Silesia Prussia yesterday killed many workers with twenty one dead and twelve injured recovered so far the pit under gas or flood caused the tragedy authorities report ongoing rescue efforts.
Vienna dispatch reports Prince Von Hohenlohe Chancellor of the German Empire and his wife completed their visit in Berlin and will return immediately. Meanwhile Trenton reports Vice Chancellor Bint's decision in a case involving Pipe Line Company versus Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad over two pipe lines across disputed railroad lands and potential injunction.
For the three hours ending at eight P.M. Wednesday the forecast shows fair weather in New York City area with northwest winds diminishing tonight. Calder forecast and readings from Farnett’s Thermometer are noted but part of the text appears garbled.
A batch of death notices and funeral invitations run through late December 1895 and early January 1896. Entries honor Yeo Candy widow Ann, Christie Piferal wife Mildred with residences in Heights and Pittsburg, and others including George Olinardt infant, Bernard Campbell husband, and Francis Crowbey. Services set for January 1 and 2 with church rites and interments noted. local fraternal groups and relatives invited.
In Jersey City last night the Fourth Ward Democratic Club debated P H O Neill to enlarge the County Committee by admitting bets from ward clubs. Davis opposed the plan, arguing it hurts party affairs, while ten backed O Neill and forty seven supported Davis. The committee vote and meeting were awaited Friday evening.
The Eleventh Ward Democratic Club met at Spats's Hotel Palisade avenue endorsing President Cleveland on the Venezuela question and adopting by laws after committee review. A condolence resolution on Judge Mind’s death and a New Orleans anniversary celebration plan were approved. The Twelfth Ward club met at Sheehan's Hotel with patriotic remarks, while talks hinted Alva A. Bedell may run for Sheriff.
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