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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1907
Page
2
Orett reports continued earthquake shocks shaking the region. Officials monitor aftershocks and urge residents to stay alert as tremors affect nearby communities and infrastructure.
Jamaica Governor Swettenham issued a polite message thanking the United States for aid to Kingston disaster victims. The text follows a note from British charge Esme Howard and a report from American Vice Consul Orett, all amid the controversy with Rear Admiral Davis who led the relief squadron.
Reports from Kingston detail a dispute over Governor Swettenham and Rear Admiral Davis with authorities seeking confirmation of a letter's authenticity. The incident follows a Jamaica earthquake and includes issued relief supplies and reactions from British officials and the public.
The Senate passed a compromise regulation authorizing a military affairs committee probe of the Brownsville Texas affray on Aug 13-14, clarifying no political judgments about the president. Senator Teller opposed expanding presidential authority. Sutherland defended Reed Smoot’s seating.
In Green Cove Springs Florida January outbreak a bank safe was dynamited and robbed a passerby alarmed the scene. Sheriff Weeke and a posse found four white men asleep eight miles south as they approached the road the men woke and opened fire. The posse returned fire fatally wounding one and capturing the others who are jailed. About 3000 to 4000 dollars were found on the wounded man.
In Columbus Ohio the Brownsville affair sparked night rioting by U S soldiers in the Tenderloin district. Captain Burnelde bans eighteen men under arrest and expects to charge all within a day. A local court martial will try the men.
In Watchbuly Connecticut on January 3, Terrill and his playmates built a snow fort. Terrill jumped on the bank and his lead struck the icy roof causing Ruef to cut Terrill’s scalp with a frozen edge. The boy may recover.
In New York on January 23 the Countess of Yarmouth endorses Harry Kendall Thaw’s actions against Stanford White. A family insider reports ongoing discussions and dissensions over the trial, with temporary insanity noted as the proposed defense.
A wildfire originating in nearby woods swept into Hamlet, North Carolina, last evening fanning by high winds. It damaged a large area including the big plant of the distilling company, seventeen box cars loaded with carloads, eight residences, and the Seaboard Air Line freight depot, with losses estimated at 3750.
American tourists stage a protest in Jamaica over perceived official mistreatment. Demonstrators accuse local authorities of disrespect and demand improvements in safety and access, citing recent encounters and travel advisories. Police monitor the demonstration as tensions rise.
American refugees arriving on the Prinz Titel Friedrich condemn the British authorities in Kingston for inactivity and inefficiency after the earthquake. They praise the relief brought by the American squadron and protest the treatment aboard the Port Kingston and by Captain Pardons and other officials.
Kingston asks for money and building material after the earthquake while Kingston’s mayor deplores the departure of warships. Hartje objects to the cost statements in his divorce case, contesting about 30,000 dollars in expenses including detectives and handwriting experts.
The Hague January 23 reports say Simala nearly vanished after a powerful tidal wave. Authorities fear about 2,500 deaths as aftershocks continue and Civil Governor remains at the disaster site.
Senator Chauncey M. Depew presided at the Transportation club annual dinner in Motel Manhattan New York. He has led the club for ten years and was warmly received though lacking much of his former vigor and humor.
Albany January 23 Critics say sentiment swayed the senate committee to report favorably the Neying Assembly while approving a gift of a thousand acre Genesee river park from William Pryor Letchworth with no amendments.
Mrs Elizabeth Benson a 26 year old widow of Woodmere has been declared insane in Mineola. She asserts war is certain between the United States and Germany and says she is en route to Washington to seek presidential intervention.
Fred W. Malkey of Portland elected to the United States Senate for the short term and Jonathan Bourne Jr of Portland elected for the interim term. The legislature convened in joint session and ratified the election.
In New Orleans at the Fair Grounds on January 23 Dele Strome won the seventh race at 20 to 1. Moneri finished third in the fourth event at 100 to 1. The program also listed winners in other races and other cities reported on swimming, golf, curling, and chess news.
A harsh European cold snap extends to Great Britain with a 4 degree drop and fierce winds. Snow falls sweep Naples and the Swiss Alps as Germany Austria and Russia report worsening conditions.
Last night at the Metropolitan Opera House the city saw the final U S performance of Richard Strauss Salome in this country. The audience, priced at usual rates, was limited only by the hall’s capacity as Oscar Wilde’s play meets its audience despite censorship in London where it was banned.
Middletown Connecticut January 23 Charles A Boartman the citys oldest resident died here last night If he had lived until Friday he would have been ninety five years old At age ten he was vice president of the Middletown Bayvings bank
In Austin on January 28 Senator J W Bailey was reelected United States senator. The senate vote stood 18 for and against him, with the balance not voting. the house vote was 89 for and 33 against him, with the balance not voting.
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