Severe storms batter East Coast with widespread damage
Reports from New York and across the Atlantic coast describe deadly weather, shattered windows, falling walls, and ships driven ashore. Widespread flooding destroys cellars and bridges in Kingston and Waterbury, with crews rescuing stranded families as crews assess ongoing wreckage along the coast.
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Rosendale
Eddyville
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Floods and wrecks from Feb storm hit New Jersey shores
Severe floods and storm damage sweep across Belvidere Newton Wakefield area causing rail washouts and bridge collapses. In Somerville Morristown and Atlantic City, rivers overflow and ships ground while life-saving crews rescue crews and residents stranded by floodwaters.
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Funeral for Harry Howard Planned by Veteran Firemen
New York reports the veteran firefighter Harry Howard who died of pneumonia will be buried Sunday by the Veteran Firemen's association. Born in New York in 1833, he joined as a fireman at eighteen and served until 1860. He later held political offices including assemblyman alderman and tax receiver in public works.
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Death Sentence Set for Bartholomew Shea
Gov Morton will not intervene further as Bartholomew Shea of Troy faces execution by electric chair next Tuesday for the 1804 election day murder of Hubert Ross. Accomplice John McGeough's confession influenced appeals denied by Justice Markham. Funeral arrangements made.
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Boston Leprosy Case Isolated on Gallonpes Island
A South Boston woman with leprosy was found and moved to Gallonpes Island harbor facility. Doctors confirm the illness, but say the husband and five children show no signs. The family has lived quietly in South Toston for five years.
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Duck and the Beanstalk burlesque staged in Boston
R A Barnets new play Duck and the Beanstalk opened at Tremont Theatre in Boston with a fairy burlesque cast. Music by A B Shine, praised for lavish costumes and staging. Production to move to New York with professional cast Weaver Upholis Tillmans Course.
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Bond Opening Profits Prompt Officials to Fast-Track Allocation
Treasury officials work day and night to finalize successful bidders for the recent bond sale amid large bids from J Pierpont Morgan Co and others. The delivery plan calls for $40,000,006 in registered bonds and $22,060,009 in coupon bonds with printing nearly complete and denominations still being finalized.
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Debate on Recognizing Cuban Belligerency at House Hearing
The House Foreign Affairs Committee debated recognizing Cuban insurgents as belligerents. Representative Pearson pressed for swift action, while Chairman Adams urged caution after consulting Philadelphia business leaders. Member McCreary argued recognition is an executive prerogative.
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War in Cuba Report: Rebels Hit in Jibacoa Pass
Eroma Star Havana correspondent reports Col Vejerizo’s forces clashed with rebels at Jibacoa pass Manzanillo in western Santiago de Cuba. Three rebels killed one captured. Major Vergara and four Swamish troops wounded. Godoy reports further fighting near Alcarez and Juca with several rebels killed or wounded while Spanish casualties include one wounded. Pancho Perez and Matagas leaders among the insurgents.
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House Tariff Bill Faces New Senate Entanglement
Washington February 7. The Morgan amendment to recommit the house tariff bill with a free tonnage substitute to the finance committee to report as separate measures promises to entangle the senate measure. It would allow a ten percent customs duty cut on goods imported in United States or foreign vessels for countries using silver as full legal tender. Albany February 7. Financiers favor steering savings banks away from national banks of discount, amid Port Stanwix National Bank in Rome banking shifts.
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United States
Bridge Collapse Near Bristol Drowns Fifteen Workers
A New England railroad bridge between Bristol and Forestrile sank as a repair crew worked, sending about fifteen men into the Pequa tuck river. Rescue efforts saved several, but many workers were drowned or injured. The accident occurred while crews from Hartford and East Hartford replaced rails on the old span.
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Bayard Cheers At London Charity Dinner
Ambassador Bayard spoke in London about the bond between England and America. He said the Atlantic crossing is a change of faces not hearts and urged that shared human sentiments erase differences, noting no need for formalities to express unity.
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More Work For Dr. Talmage In Washington Pulpit
Dr. Talmage, who arrived as co pastor of Hirst Presbyterian Church, will now preach both Sunday mornings and evenings. Originally morning services were to be led by Rev Dr Sunderland, but Allen’s resignation altered plans. Sunderland, advanced in years, finds the morning burden heavy.
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Settlement Reported in Venezuela Dispute by Britain
The London Chronicle claims a partial settlement between Great Britain and Venezuela may affect the Yuruan affair. It involves the arrest of British officials by Venezuelans and Britain’s demand for indemnity, while asserting the boundary issue is separate. In Watertown two fires damaged the Tlower building and the Opera House, total losses around $6,500, with investigators probing arson.
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