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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1895
Page
1
Harrisburg April session reports second reading on Civil Pension List measure. Lawmakers consider gun sales to minors proposal with penalties, eight sweat shop inspectors, and broader bills on public health, jail reforms, and local government funding. Senate acts include county monument aid and bridge control powers.
The document outlines an 1887 act approving a system of education by common schools and authorizing cities and boroughs with elected superintendents and at least seventy five teachers to hold separate teachers' institutes. It fixes the minimum number of teachers for a separate institute at fifty.
Caspar Wyoming April 4 State Senator J J Hurt who is Caspar mayor shot and killed William Milne a long time sheep herder in his employ Milne was unarmed Hur t a prominent state sheep owner and past gubernatorial candidate was staying at a hotel after a recent illness and reportedly fired five shots with all taking effect witnesses say Milne sat on his mother s lap at the time of the shooting
Dr John Dugger of Plymouth billed as the people's physician and veterinary surgeon was arrested for malpractice after Peter Kosy of Wikes-Harie died following two bloodletting treatments. Kosy fell ill after a christening and died from exhaustion after bleeding. Dr Grieger and Dr Willey examined the case and ruled death due to blood loss exhaustion.
William Lake, known as the Albion murderer, was electrocuted in Auburn on April 4. He remained calm and his death was instantaneous. He left a confession admitting the crime, the brutal murder of Emma Hunt in October 19. Lake had worked on a farmer's household near Alden and killed the servant after accusing her of trifling with him.
In Pottaville Pennsylvania on April 4 a feud between Peter Faulk and John Ditsinger led to a brawl at Jones Hotel. A revolver discharged from Faulk's pocket struck his right thigh and the bullet remains missing. Faulk lies in a precarious condition.
Frederick W Griffin, a former Northwestern National Bank assistant cashier, appeared before U S Commissioner Humphrey in Chicago. He waived examination and posted 316000 bail, facing indictment by the May grand jury and a mercy request to the court.
Lawrence Mass April 4 operatives of the Washington villa were informed they would receive higher wages beginning April. The exact amount was not disclosed and Agent Chapin declined to comment.
Topeka Kansas April 4 Mrs Lense was opposed by the majority in the state board of charities reorganization. She vows retaliation and challenges the decision amid tense proceedings.
Matt W. Ran som, newly appointed United States minister to Mexico, landed in City of Mexico this afternoon slightly indisposed according to local dispatches.
Local items include Patton’s marriage count since 1591 and theft at John Lattery’s Shenandoah store. Miner strikes at Silverton end after two days. mayoral and county updates touch Hastings commutation and Wadlinger state committee appointment. A Reading land purchase for 23000 signals new development. a child named Allenderfer dies near Auburn. railroad charters granted for Pittsburgh Connecting and American Railcar. Pneumonia illness claims a Reading clerk.
Madrid approves Penal Code reform applying to Cuba with severe penalties for secessionists. In Havana, Spanish troops mobilize toward Santiago de Cuba as insurgents feared. General Saleelo and General Jon Chambre command about 4,000 troops, with total Cuban force around 32,000 including volunteers and guerrillas. Regular officers will lead, paid 40 and 26 per month respectively.
A novel float theater launched at East Moston to carry the Floating Palace Amusement company. The vessel will anchor off Marine Pier in Boston for part of summer then travel to Bar Harbor and Coney Island. The ship is designed as a mobile theater with a detachable seating plan and a dance hall floor.
Rev. Dr. George W. Carter a leading Virginia Methodist pastor from Portsmouth traveled to Washington with Miss Virginian Staham a 21 year old woman to marry. A marriage license was issued yesterday but no ceremony confirmed yet.
The Democratic state committee meets in Springfield and arranges the state convention for June 4. Chairman Henriehsen asserts near unanimous support for free silver and predicts a large Democratic turnout at the convention.
Survivors of Hartrantt's division of the Ninth Corps Army of the Potomac will hold a reunion in Harrisburg on Tuesday April 4. Major J. Boe is president of the association. The reunion date is announced in this note.
The thirtieth anniversary of the surrender of General Lie is noted with Pennsylvania troops under Martreatt who fought at Fort Breadman. Distinguished visitors include Major General John Park, commander of the Ninth Corps, General Levi A. Dodd of Baltimore, and General BR. Cox of Wellsboro. Mrs Hartranft and her children will attend with the Governor and Mrs Hastings as pacers.
The Mildred V. Lee with a six man crew sailed from Gloucester in January for halibut fishing on the Grand Banks and has not been cleared since a February storm, wreckage near Sable Island identified as belonging to the vessel is reported.
The New Yorks hosted the University of Pennsylvania at the Polo Grounds in cold clear weather with attendance under 1,000. New York hit the college pitchers freely but Penn had an excellent fielding game. Truesle, Meekin and German pitched three innings apiece. Final score New York 2, Penn 4.
Philadelphia April 4 Captain Carl Williams calls all candidates for the University of Pennsylvania football team to report for practice next Monday afternoon. The move aims to develop new foul ball material and marks a departure from last year when Captain Knipe had some back field men at work in the spring.
A grand jury found true bills against James Hendricks of Hoboken James Miehoer formerly of Philadelphia John Reblivon of Pleasant Valley and William Kearney of Wilkes Barre for the murder of Barney Releks The trials are set for the next criminal court session in town
A false report of Queen Victoria's death circulated on the New York Stock Exchange around 2 p m causing a brief market stir and unsightly declines before the rumor was denied and the market recovered shortly after.
The Nobel Company in Vienna announced at its general meeting the discovery and successful production of a blasting explosive that resists fire damp and can be used safely in the most dangerous mines.
Report from Siinia states the Chitral expedition has more fevers than first reported Umin Khunle claims two British officers captured and hundreds of natives gather at his standard
John McBride president of the American Federation of Labor is reported to be ill from nicotine poisoning believed caused by a pipe accident while in Indianapolis.
A governor issues a proclamation designating Arbor Day observance with events planned around Thursday date and Friday activities, urging communities to plant trees and honor the year's arboreal dedication.
A garbled mix of items includes a South Carolina cotton grower’s production drop, fake Empire State bank drafts circulating in Texas, a Magnolia County deputy killing a desperado, a throat-cutting injury near a Baltimore yard, a church resignation tied to a stamp scheme, a Canadian preacher’s collapse in Washington, and a murder body found in Florida.
Washington April 4 Venezuela seeks U S protection amid a long running clash with Great Britain over the Essequibo region at the mouth of the Orinoco. Britain insists sovereignty is non arbitratable while Venezuela vows to resist occupation and hopes for arbitration.
Ottawa April 4 The department of agriculture issues a forest wealth report showing Canada has invested capital near 100000000 in wood dependent industries with wages over 10000000 and output around 110000000. It concludes Canada will nearly cease exporting wood except for spruce fir and British Columbia and Alberta provinces.
A large quantity of paris green was found in the well at Levi Reed’s farm on Behuylkill mountain near Friedensburg. The family was away. a passerby found a caldrad water and a bag containing poison. Reed suspects a former employee. a thorough investigation will follow.
The article discusses President Harrison potentially returning to the sea and hints at a possible Senate succession. It notes Senator Voorhees’s interest in political shifts in Washington and the likelihood of reelection if a Democratic legislature is elected.
Five men halted a Rock Island train near Dover in the night and forced passengers to empty pockets. Express Messenger Jones was shot through a door crack while refusing to open the door, sustaining a serious wound. The robbers seized watches, two diamond rings, and other valuables totaling about 150.
William Dugald Stuart of London sues Easton Pennsylvania claiming title to an eighty foot square ground used as a public park in Easton. The jury verdict in United States Circuit Court favored the city, with instruction from Judge Dallas. The ground was said to have been dedicated by Penn to Easton.
After a prolonged dispute the court house site was abandoned and turned into a public park. Stuart argued the land should revert to Penn possessions, but prior proceedings yielded no verdict for the city.
In Lancaster Pennsylvania on April 4 bakers fear lawsuits under an old 1707 act requiring bread sold by weight not by the loaf. K P Althouse sued William Helin for a bread bill and Helin countersued, with seven suits filed for each purchase. The penalty is ten pounds for each violation.
Four miles from Galena Kansas Newton Walters aged 19 killed George Cox 12 and James Cox 14 with a gun then attempted to assault Dolly Cox 11 who escaped to raise alarm. The older boy died from his wounds while the younger son’s body was dragged to the river and not recovered. Walters was found dead hanging from a tree two miles away. authorities suspect lynching or suicide.
Deputy Sheriff Price went to Equinunk and found Dr. Carl M. Kelley asleep in a cot off the dining room. Kelley was taken to the county jail and will face Judge Gunster for questioning this morning.
Paterson New Jersey April 4 The Inter State pigeon tournament at Willard park enters its second day with sixty entries in the grand American handicap. A northwest wind hindered birds while many shooters were dropped after missing three birds ending with thirty one remain.
Secretary Carlisle and Attorney General Olney returned to Washington yesterday. Champ Clark, defeated for re election in Missouri, will lecture on The Picturesque Men of the Fifty third Contesp. Captain Louis N Stodder of the revenue cutter service has lost his monitor medal given by citizens ofonton. General McCook bans gambling within or near military reservations in the Colorado department.
In eastern Pennsylvania fall returns with warmer temperatures and shifting southeast winds. We'll likely see rain on Saturday as the pattern changes and moist air moves in.
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