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Newspaper
Berwick Advertiser
Location
Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1896
Page
3
A fragmented OCR item notes a transport or railway reference with unclear wording. The readable portion mentions D L and W R R in connection with calculations or counts tied to value or worth. No clear individuals, dates, or places are identifiable.
Trains leaves Nescopec daily except Sundays with westward and eastward routes to Sunbury Shamokin Williamsport Lock Haven Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore and Pittsburg. Through trains to Wilkes Barre Pittston Scranton and the West. Pullman cars run on all through trains between Sunbury Williamsport and Erie and Harrisburg Pittsburg. See time tables for details.
Gladstone argues that wealthy Englishmen gain lasting fame by funding cathedral construction, a moral and cultural aim meant to honor national heritage and religious tradition. The statement frames monumental architecture as a path to enduring legacy and public virtue.
The Railway Age reports that 1895 saw the smallest mileage built in years in the United States. Chief Justice Fuller warns in a speech that legal delays fuel lynching. The New York Tribune contrasts cautious investment habits in good and bad times. Debates over Gutenberg’s birth year persist among scholars. The Chicago Record links English war talk to a wary Russia. The Duke of Argyll urges Britain to invite Russia into Armenia to halt massacres.
Rochester February 4 trial update indicates the Fitzgerald case may proceed to a jury this afternoon. The defense plans to avoid calling Fitzgerald or the Cronins, keeping testimony محدود.
Reports from Havana indicate American residents fear safety if the Foreign Affairs Committee report becomes law. Spanish officials denounce U.S. blame, while Gen Gomez crosses the Trocha line and insurgent bands clash with Spanish troops across Cuba. British warship Mohawk sails to Havana amid rumors of a revolt among Spanish volunteers. Campos declines interviews as Cuba war news pours in.
Washington letter directs New York inspectors to probe the J. W. Hawkins loss for carrying passengers on a fishing steamer certificate dated April 20, 1905. It notes potential misdemeanor by the master under section 4450 and vows a careful investigation, with a preliminary reply expected soon.
Senators urged to pass a separate coast defense bond issue arguing it is better to fund all defenses now rather than continue small annual appropriations. They contend lumping the defense program could complete gun emplacements faster, avoiding twenty to seventy years of piecemeal work.
Philadelphia February 4 The bill reported favorably by the education committee aims to aid in establishing state and territorial schools to teach speech and vocal language to deaf children before school age It would appropriate 100000 to educate at least 100 teachers to be sent to schools when established Funds would be paid to Mary L Garrett Gov Hastings and ex Gov Pattison of Pennsylvania and three other trustees Miss Garrett promotes the proposal and runs a local school Raleigh February 4 United States Senator Marion Butler state Populist chairman issued an address urging Populists and others in North Carolina to unite against a gold standard so that NC eleven electoral votes go to candidates favoring free silver coinage.
The Chronicle reports Lord Dunraven has gone to Sandringham to confer with the Prince of Wales, commodore of the Royal Yacht squadron, before deciding his final step regarding the finding against hire by the New York Yacht Club committee of inquiry.
A petition presented in the house submitted by Mr Walling requests passage of a law to reduce official salaries of state officers earning over 2000 a year by 25 dollars on every 160 in excess of 2000. The measure aims to scale down high earners in state government.
A Lisbon dispatch reports R. de Andrade, Goa governor-general, recalled after Goa saw a revolt. Telegrams praising officers as valiant were proven apocryphal, exposing personal friends of de Andrade who never met rebels. His abuse of power and looting, plus a raise in pay, lead to likely severe punishment.
A February meeting in New York drew notable figures including Chauncey Depew and Mayor Strong to oppose the recall of Commander and Mrs. Ballington Booth from Salvation Army leadership. Telegram from Bramwell Booth noted General Booth in India. Resolutions urged the Booths remain in their posts, praising their work in the United States.
A Cesarea Turkey clergyman warns not to publish Armenian troubles. He cites 650 killed and 400 wounded, 60 houses burned, 400 looted, about 100 girls abducted but most returned. Loot loss estimated at 550000 dollars.
New York February 4 report states ex-Police Commissioner Stephen B. French, long a familiar political figure, acted to end his life after fear of financial ruin and dependence on relatives. He had previously convinced his family he faced no reverses.
At the Springfield city meeting last night officials voted to discard last year's high school commission plan and reopen the process. The prior commission proposed a building cost over 300000 dollars, which was accepted but now will be reconsidered as new work begins.
New York February 4 W J Spicer is to retire as general manager of the Chicago and Grand Trunk railway after forty years in railroading. Also reported Treasury gold reserve at opening morning stood at 47,792,649 dollars asians this morning.
In Washington and London the Bayard resignation rumor prompts mixed reaction. Democrats call the proposed censure resolutions a party action while some believe Bayard would resign from pressure. the issue splits John Bayard’s peers and draws editorials praising or criticizing his stance.
An undergraduate letter to the Yale News condemns boating managers for planning to send a Henley crew without university consent. It argues the proposed crew will not represent Yale as a whole. The News notes managers have not decided and have only written to England for information, suggesting a university meeting decide later.
In New York on February 4, the Weber Piano company led a wave of failures with liabilities around 275000 and minimal assets. The Stuyvesant Piano company pools losses of about 40000 against assets near 25000. Wheelock & Co. also collapsed, but details on its finances were not released. Heavy losses in the prior year are cited as the reason for the downturn.
Washington reports Stephen A. Douglas Jr son of the Little Giant will move to New York and enter politics as a Democrat possibly running for Congress in a New York district. A second item notes the schooner William KR Allison grounded on Frying Pan shoals and declared a total loss with crew rescued by a tug.
Madrid reports the ninth expedition for Cuba will sail February 12 from Cadiz Barcelona and Viernna totaling 18 256 troops.
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