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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1897
Page
1
Advertisements praise new shirt waist designs in Zephyr gauzy fabrics with lace effects and embroidery. Highlights include colors Hellotrope greens rose pinks and black grounds with floral sprays and figures, urging readers to view offerings in person.
Our waist stock is now all open and welcomes every looker. We invite you to view and learn about them and feel sure you will carry the story of our beautiful shirt waists to your friends even if no purchase results.
A British dispatch relays a Greek protest to Allied admirals over Crete shelling and Turkish advances. Colonel Vassos offers to surrender Turkish captives to ease tensions as Vienna and London report evolving concert positions and troop movements.
A fire at Cambridge Springs near Meadville Pennsylvania destroyed much of the business district, killed a man identified as A. W. Hayes, and caused about 120000 in building losses plus 225000 in overall damage. The blaze started in Mrs Wellmans novelty store around 1 am and spread rapidly despite dispatching steamers from Meadville. The post office and several firms were destroyed with government property saved.
In Fairmount Minnesota on April 1 the jury found Bank Robber Kellinan guilty of murder in the first degree after a nearly day long trial. The Kellinan brothers robbed several banks including the Sherburne bank where two men were killed and one brother was later killed by pursuing officers. The jury recommended Kellinan for mercy but sentenced him to death.
Washington April 1 The senate today confirmed nominations including Willian Stallenberger to be ex state posts general and Charlemagne Tower to minister to Austria Hungary. Alexander McThnickara to Havre France andon Huringame Jota to Amoy Nina and Menino A McLain to collector of internal revenue First district along with army promotions.
Colonel Prefer Dent Grant of New York called on President Melindey by invitation and was offered a territorial post. He waited for a brief audience and left with the understanding the tender would be finalized today or tomorrow.
Berlin dispatch reports the Turkish government declined a proposal from Greece to purchase the relaid of Crete and would not engage in separate negotiations. Turkey remains aligned with the European concert.
The Carnegie Steel company has secured a contract for a fire proof steel building for Japan. The deal marks a new field opened for American output and signals a meaningful step in expanding industrial reach beyond the empire.
In Missouri the April storm caused two dozen campers to go missing as waters surged. George W. Tate, 70, and his six year old daughter drowned in the swollen river. many suburban homes flooded and residents rescued amid rising floodwaters. The Mississippi rose near danger levels, with trains halted and levees strained as additional storms threaten the region.
The senate yesterday struck out section eight and adopted Senator Bacon’s amendment shielding Southern states from securities issues tied to Reconstruction. Several amendments were rejected, while Bacon’s prevailed by five votes. The treaty now proceeds to a final vote after adding a provision declaring British citizen claims against U.S. states not subject to arbitration.
Frankfort reports show ongoing senatorial stalemate in Kentucky. The stalemate costs the state about $1,000 daily and blocks a new election as Republicans and factions seek a viable slate. Names like Goebler, Martin, and Jacobs are linked to potential nominations amid party splits.
The French minister claims Cuba’s situation narrowed to giving Spain an opportunity to relinquish control without pride or loss. He says Spanish administrations were undermined by laxity or incapacity and admits official weaknesses in the island’s governance.
From Havana on April 1 Lieutenant Colonel Perea Ilance led half a battalion of Spanish troops and guerrillas against rebels at Artemina. The engagement at AL Brujo forced the insurgents from strong positions after stubborn resistance.
Distance, Colonel Boy with three companies of Spanish troops aided Colonel Planco to drive the insurgents from the field. The battle left Colonel Manco and four privates dead and four privates wounded. At Mate Nueva in Matanzas province Major Vallina with two captains and fourteen privates, part of Parrot's defeated group, surrendered to Spanish authorities.
Ottawa liberals from Nova Scotia to British Columbia discuss the U S Dingley tariff bill as a possible weapon against American protectionism. They hope the Senate makes no amendments and favor a tariff aligned with Canadian interests to justify their own measures.
Forest blazes started Monday near Rocky Point burn on with no sleep for two days as residents battle the flames. Two houses burned in Artistlike and Middle Island, while damage is expected to be heavy. Dense smoke drifts from pines. fires threaten nearby towns including Mays Landing and Schowville with three active fires reported and crews anxious to contain the spread.
Washington April 1 Chatrovan Allison chairmanship appointment names Senator McMillan Michigan as chairman and a slate of committee members including Benumform Time Minnesota Challinges New Heathplire Landye Miscellaneous Sewall New Jersey Gear Town Carter Montana Pritchard North Croatia Spooner Wisconsin advancing the party's leadership slate.
The steamer Argotis, sailing from Piraeus Monday with cargo including four units, completed its voyage to Crete amid rough conditions. The ship reports encountering rough weather and challenging aspects of the journey while delivering its cargo.
Mount Vernon carpenters from this city and New Rochelle walked off the job today after the builders failed to meet their demand for an eight hour workday.
In Frankfort April, Dr. Hunter stated he will not withdraw from the minor senate race. Supporters say the opposition Mr Beeenhaint plans to pull a new Republican caucus.
Saratova reports the Northern New York Moree breeders association planning a grand travelage meet at Glen Palle in Atuguet. The event has drawn over 40 entries as of today.
Berlin April 1 The emperor today telegraphed cordial congratulations to Prince Bismarck on the reduction of his birthday The exiled bone cellar was born April 1 1815.
The Natal Guard will participate in a memorial parade in New York as part of the Grant memorial events. Free transportation has begun to aid attendees.
Fair weather with northerly winds dominates today while fog and storms trouble several regions. Proceedings in the Dickinson damage suit proceed as city fathers address local issues across the valley and suburbs.
Omaha reports the severest winter blizzard for 35 hours halting traffic on three rail lines the Marfington Union Pacific and Rock Island. Snowbound trains name drifts up to twenty feet deep, cattle losses mount and hunting parties face danger as crews battle high winds and freezing temperatures across Nebraska Wyoming Colorado and South Dakota.
Albany April reports from the assembly show lengthy committee activity. The rules committee alone handled over forty bills, including Mayor Strong’s measure forcing Pneumatic Tube Co to pay 3 percent of its revenue to the city and three New York charter amendments: a police matron at each station, 1,000,000 for fire pensions, and permission for men to organize social clubs.
The April 1 report lists arrivals including the steamers Majestic from Liverpool Noordland from Antwerp Lahn from Bremen and departures such as Bieter Spiakhim from Rotterdam Stulteurt from Bremen bound for New York Worrk from QGwnou and other vessels sighted and passing Beilly Lis find Munibobi and Prawle Point as they sail to Rotterdam and London
In Wilkes-Barre area on April 1 Mrs Bran aged 3 pete presided at Thompson Springs near Mauch Chunk when a fire set to clothing caused a fatal burn. Ian Wilkes and others reported that no brush bonfire was made and the victim burned to death as flames engulfed her garments.
The Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal company reports all nearby mines to reopen tomorrow. A portion of the Nottingham mine connected with the Avondale mine will be abandoned for the precaution until water is removed from the latter.
A report from the Woodward colliery near Kingston tonight warned the Woodward mine was working badly with pillars chipping and tearing. Fissures suggested a possible cave in though gun fears were later downplayed as greatly exaggerated.
The Mississippi River froze and a massive ice jam at Forty Second Avenue North broke sending logs and water racing toward St. Anthony Falls. Water rose two feet in half an hour flooding riverbanks and threatening bridges at Twentieth Avenue North and Plymouth Avenue. Estimated damage reaches $100 000.
The report from City of Mexico notes very satisfactory finances and revenue for the year, with expectations Diaz will open congress that night. Leading bankers fear no further decline in silver and do not expect a return to the gold standard.
Ja Tamont reports the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Bainte conference will meet here on April 6 and continue sessions through early April. A majority of participants have already arrived and anticipate several days of talks.
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