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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
1
The Bellefonte Methodist conference closes after finding Dr. Silas C. Swallow guilty only of imprudent conduct and recommending public rebuke. Swallow appeals and seeks a prosecution against Dr. George Reed. readings show membership totals and mission gifts. An informal reception for Swallow follows. disputes over book room relations and garbled reports prompt a censure of sensational newspapers.
At the New York East conference the charges against Dr George Reed president of Dickinson College and state librarian of Pennsylvania were introduced by Dr Swallow. Dr Buckley moved to form a committee to refuse consideration and was appointed with Drs Buckley North and Downey to report. The letter from Dr Swallow accuses Dr Reed of immoral conduct and cites his suspension by the church.
Exclusive AP report from Washington says Senator McCumber reported favorably the pure food bill introduced by Senator Hansbrough. It aims to prevent adulteration misbranding and imitation of foods beverages confections drugs and condiments in DC and territories with regulation of interstate commerce. It creates a division of foods and drugs in the Bureau of Chemistry within the Agriculture Department.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at an open festival and Roel Nia hiring and discipline notes. Details unreadable, no clear event or organization confirmed.
The National Populist committee reconvened behind closed doors with about 70 members in person or by proxy. Chairman Joseph A. Parker presided as four appointed committee members reported that nominating by referendum would be impracticable and delegates should follow the will of the people. They also recommended to the allied party convention that the name People’s party be adopted, with platform decisions left to the resolutions committee.
Police say Brooklyn officer John J. O'Brien shot and killed his wife Minnie at their home in front of his three children and her mother. He had been drinking and was near delirium tremens. he surrendered to authorities after the incident.
Exclusive wire reports the Presbyterian revision committee plans a Wednesday gathering in Washington to present an unanimous report. Dr William Crabbe will travel to Washington Tuesday night and believes the meeting may finalize the committee's work before its report to the assembly.
In Wormleysburg an elderly woman Katherine Swarts faced a masked burglar at gunpoint as his confederate looted the home early in the morning. Her sister Mary slept nearby and was not disturbed. cash and several cases of cigars were taken from the house.
The fragment reports an AP dispatch from Washington on April 2 about an investigation linked to Captain Christimas and a committee seeking a witness. It notes Secretary Ilay intends to appear before a committee and mentions a possible capital visit tomorrow.
The article notes calls for legislation to protect the public and states that three fourths of states have enacted stringent laws against selling deleterious food products.
Chattanooga Tenn April 2 Hon F T Hood president of Bryan club received a letter from W Bryan replying to a query about making Confederate graves a campaign issue. Bryan says he fears accusations of vanity, supports federal care for Confederate and Union graves but doubts a campaign framing would help Southern reforms.
Lord Kitchener despatch from Pretoria says the Second Dragoon Guards fought a sharp rear guard action near Boschmanns Kop on March 41. Four officers wounded. Colonel Lawley led a raid against a Boer laager ten miles east, heavy Boer losses and a hard rear guard fight as dragoons regained the main column.
Exclusive dispatch from Butte Montana reports 3000 miners in Anaconda and other properties marching in town amid a strike by stationary engineers. The unions claim the action could halt operations at Anaconda and Wholly, with potential partial work stoppages across properties.
The United Presbyterian Ministerial Association of Pittsburgh and Allegheny is arranging a convention with the Presbyterian Alliance of the United States Pool Canidae to be held in the city on April 16 and 17. More than ninety national denominational churches worldwide are included in the general organization.
The Bethlehem Steel Company workers received wage increases. Rulers or supervisors saw a two cent per ton rise for ladle jobs, furnacemen gained ten percent, and day labor wages increased to 124 cents per hour.
Exclusive AP dispatch from Victoria reports Dr. W A P Martin forecasting Russia will refuse to withdraw from Manchuria and Mongolia. He cites plans for railways and strategic holds, with totals of Russian forces in Asia around 123,200 and Manchuria guarded by 49,000 infantry, 20,000 cavalry, 19,000 artillery, 2,400 engineers and 8,000 railway troops. He notes tensions with Britain Japan and the United States backing China’s integrity.
A Somerset County execution in 1903 saw Milton B Sheets die when the trap failed twice and then released him after a delay. The condemned man, calm and composed, spoke with advisers and bade farewell before the lever finally dropped, ending his life for the August 1899 murder of August Glessier.
A fire near Johnstown claimed the lives of Philip P. Mitchell and his five children. Their charred remains were recovered and buried in one box this afternoon. Mrs. Mitchell survived with serious burns and is expected to recover. the family’s remaining relatives face destitution as aid pours in.
A. G. Spalding resigns as National League president after peace conference at the Fifth Avenue hotel. James A. Hart presents the resignation to the NL and the Association of Professional Baseball Clubs. The plan to appoint William C. Temple of Pittsburgh as successor is announced, with no court challenges expected.
An Allied party gathering in Louisville began forming a coalition of reform forces opposed to both major parties. About 200 delegates from eight states and several parties met to organize a temporary structure with committees to plan a permanent setup. Colonel J. A. Felter was elected temporary chairman. Mills Williams became temporary secretary and J. W. Pearson assistant secretary.
Exclusive wire reports Eugene Richards, a prosperous Morley area farmer at Borland, shot and killed his wife and then died by self-inflicted wound. Authorities say he appeared temporarily insane as Mia Richards had been ill for weeks causing family worry and concern.
In Wheeling West Virginia on April 2 a grand jury adjourned after a special session in which eleven councilmen answered four charges of forming a combine to elicit street railway funds by abusing their ordinance. Ten were indicted. The probe also uncovered further misconduct to be investigated.
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of B C Burma to be postmaster at Heynaldaville Jefferson County Pa and a nomination of David M Graham to be postmaster at Muha noy City Pu in a single update.
Georgetown blends with Penn State and Georgia Tech in a scatter of results. Virginia defeats Princeton while Virginia Tech earns a hard fought win at Charltonville. Multiple scores show uneven performances across campuses.
Officials fear danger to working engineers as a strike feud grows at the Pettebone mine. Firemen have been on strike for weeks, trying to draw engineers into joining. Sheriff declined extra deputies after inquiry, while mine officials warn of possible bloodshed unless workers are protected.
Philadelphia April 2 William Lane a colored servant who yesterday killed Mrs Ella Jarden Furbush and her daughter Madeline and fatally injured Bloise Furbush was held to await the coroner's action Lane remained cool and collected saying They deserved to die The coroner Dugin will complete his investigation and hold an inquest tomorrow The grand jury will consider the case Monday Eloise the 3 year old child remains in poor condition with slim chances of recovery
Dairy and Food Commissioner Cope announces new preserves regulation on meats treated with boracic and similar agents. He notes a pending crackdown on dealers using preserved meats and warns of penalties starting August first for violators, signaling action against out of state suppliers and local packers.
Exclusive wire reports a mix of arrivals and sailings. Vessels named include La Savoie Sullod St Paul Antwerp and Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosser bound for New York Plymouth and Cherbourg with arrivals at Rotterdam and Queenstown. Major ports listed are New York Philadelphia and Liverpool.
General Livingston But towlee, who joined the Seventh New York militia and served as lieutenant and later brigadier general in the Civil War era, died at his home in New York. He was once president of the Zeta Pal Fraternity and held degrees in Masonry.
In Washington on April 2 the oleomargarine debate featured Mr Bailey of Texas opposing the measure and Mr Depew replying with witty remarks about the American girl, provoking laughter on floor and in galleries. The House passed the sundry civil appropriation bill, the eighth regular supply bill this session, with few amendments. Debate on the revenue cutter bill resumed with several New York and North Carolina members speaking for and against it.
Exclusive wire reports that 10,000 bituminous miners of the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron company were idle as strike resolutions were followed. The clause requires union recognition only if authorized by the official committee and officers, signaling a prolonged dispute with management.
No major moves occurred as miners remain organized with strong financial backing. Notices at Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg car shops order closures until settlement, idling four hundred mechanics and laborers and several railroad crews, halting coal traffic from Buffalo to Butler.
The Juniota company of Mifflintown with capital 1000, Pony Vinning Mill company of Reading with capital 15000, Snowshoe Land and Coal company of Religionte nepital with capital 40000. exclusive wire report lists new charters issued today in Harviaburg.
Former president A McLeod of the Philadelphia and Reading rail line is reported in New York suffering heart disease and slightly worse with no immediate danger, after an evening update.
Fragmentary local weather report for April 2, 2008 shows garbled data on high temperature nine degrees and humidity readings. Unable to extract complete values or location details from the corrupted OCR.
Forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for fair skies in eastern Pennsylvania with likely west winds. Temperatures and exact timings are not specified in the fragmented text.
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