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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1897
Page
1
London dispatch reports a delay in the planned blockade of the Gulf of Athens as France negotiates a mysterious plan. Turkish forces along the Greek frontier strengthen while Greek leaders press for a government statement amid Liberal party talks on warship involvement.
The article notes contrasting arrival scenes with a simple traveler arriving in England with a clean shirt and handbag, while a modern millionaire and wife travel with a vast retinue. It hints at festive tone around the governor’s proceedings and remarks that the navy has not dispatched warships to escort the cargo.
Mrs. John Harkiss, after months of missing valuables, watched her sleeping husband who rose, dressed, and left with a small article. He was followed by a brother to an underbrush pile where the item was recovered. the next day all stolen pieces were found there.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Mark Hanna defending the Dingley tariff as protectionist and revenue producing. He says arbitration will pass by a close vote and Cuban action is unlikely this session. The piece notes Bryan’s upcoming visit and touches on presidential politics and etiquette at the McKinley White House.
Pittston councils reorganized in harmony. James Lingan elected chairman of select council and P F Joyer re elected chairman of lower branch. Lyons defeats Neilson in the Fourth ward contest. J T Flannery re elected city clerk. city solicitor to be chosen April 14.
In Bloomsburg April 1 1900 the split within Columbia county Republicans ended in compromise. All candidates withdrew and each faction received delegates to the state convention. Elected delegates were W H Magill Bloomsburg and C E Geyer Catawissa. Resolutions favored Senator Quay Congressman Kulp and the Dingley bill. meeting adjourned after ten minutes.
Report from Charleston West Virginia April notes a skeleton found in the Streughton mine near Montgomery. Blood stains and clotted blood were found earlier. Authorities suspect the missing drummer from Gallipolis, last seen in Montgomery months ago. Indications point to a wide organized gang of thieves and murderers active over several counties.
Forest fires that raged for days near Bellefonte Pennsylvania were finally put out after a long rain began just after midnight. The flames reached into seven mountains and caused significant damage before the rain dampened the woods and ended the danger.
Mrs Eu genie Bt John a Kansas City woman preacher and suffrage advocate has arranged an European tour for the summer. She will study municipal government in leading cities and gather material for a series of lectures on economic topics upon her return.
A feud between the Harville and McCombs families exploded on Saturday when Bud Harville and tenant John Atwell clashed with Jack McCombs and his son. Atwell died and the younger McCombs was fatally wounded. the elder McCombs was shot in the leg and body. Harville fled as pursuers closed in.
The Bradley Martins of New York have arrived in London drawing significant notice from local papers. Reports note the public interest and varied editorial responses as the couple tours the city.
London April 5. In response to questions by Mr Charles Bohwann the parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs said diplomatic relations between Great Britain and Venezuela have not been renewed yet but the government is open to friendly consideration of any proposal from Venezuela toward that end.
The British steamer Delaware, held at the Delaware breakwater for ten days due to Smallpox on board, was released from quarantine and reached her dock in Philadelphia today. She will need to add a new crew as most of the prior crew remain in the quarantine hospital. Also reports the April meeting of the Democratic county committee in Mauch Chunk appointing James T. Mulhearn as county chairman and K. P. Bharkey as secretary with delegates named.
Sylvestr Boove from Cleveland, the Cuban correspondent for the New York World, married Frances Cabanne today at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs A Cabanne in St Louis.
Berlin voices satisfaction at the appointment of Andrew D. White as American ambassador. He is expected to ease obstacles in bilateral commerce. German merchants in chemicals, fancy paper, and related goods anticipate tariff effects and cleaner trade relations.
Admiral Francis M Ramsay retires from active service at noon April 5 in Washington. The next chief of the bureau will be chosen in two to three days with Commander Dickens taking charge in the interim. Secretary Long has summoned Captain Crowninshield to Washington for a personal briefing before consideration for the vacancy in the Navigation Bureau.
Massachusetts Senator Hoar in the senate presented a petition from President Eliot and Harvanid University officers asking ratification of the arbitration treaty.
Mr. Bryan from Washington called on Vice-President Webart to press for payment on a protested ble reswegla. The brief encounter occurred in the capital, with officials noting no immediate resolution.
The vessel Maine bound from Port Royal to Hampton Roads will deliver a notice requiring her to report to Washington for further orders. The process serves to formalize the transfer of command and location for upcoming assignments.
In Chillicothe Ohio on April 5 reporter witnesses and doctors observed Sylvian Lee hypnotize Samuel Story by long distance phone from Columbus to Chillicothe. Lee commanded sleep and numbness to the wrist and a hat pin was inserted without pain or bleeding. once removed the marks vanished and Story awakened on command.
The Pennsylvania house introduced multiple bills including constable fees and mileage for returns, street lighting contracts for non-incorporated towns, publication of pamphlet laws, theater safety penalties, new assistant district attorney offices, and residency and salary rules for district attorneys. Other measures address mercantile eligibility for US citizens, school diplomas, and a civil war monument fund. The session set Monday and Wednesday readings and procedures.
Local coverage outlines the Dickinson trial proceedings with questions about the new agreement. editors weigh implications for residents as the case moves forward. W. J. Bryan is noted as facing a political rival in the preceding campaign context.
The president nominated Alfred Buck of Georgia as envoy to Japan and James Foyle as consul at Liverpool. KE 8 Day of Connecticut and Fenton R. McCreery of Michigan named for clerical posts in Mexico City. Linn Hartranft of Pennsylvania to be Philadelphia district appraiser. Attorneys include Reese of Alabama Flint of California Angier and Erwin of Georgia. Thomas J. Alcott of New Jersey named U S marshal.
The National Mining bureau calls for an International Gold Miners convention in Denver on June 15 and 16. Refined gold and ores will be shown alongside a mineral display. State mining bureaus, chambers of commerce, and miners organizations are urged to cooperate.
Governor Black signed Austin's bill establishing public scales in first and second class cities to weigh coal. Dealers underpaying by more than 2,000 pounds per ton face fines, with penalties split between police and firemen pension funds. Private scales may be used by mayor designated collectors, and consumers can require weighing with the dealer liable for weighing charges.
Hawley officers chase three suspects from Millham & Co general store after an attempted break in. Officers Tanner and Dunn pursue across the river bridge and tow-path but miss capture in darkness. Tanner believes he injured one suspect after a fifth shot. no arrests reported.
Chief Consul Samuel A. Boyle of the League of American Wheelmen in Pennsylvania announces final arrangements with the Pennsylvania Railroad to carry bicycles free over the entire system. Boyle credits persistent talks with Pennsy officials and calls the concession a major step for cyclists.
The wooden span of the North Hind approach to the Ole Connecting Halioad bridge failed this morning as Mort Wayne freight crossed. The engine and thirteen cars fell fifty feet to McClure avenue Allegheny City. Fireman William Haggerty was killed. Engineer William Graham fatally injured. The train wrecked coal and iron cars. The loss will be heavy.
A Hungarian man, unnamed, was found under an engine at Delaware Lackawanna and Western station yard around 1 am. A rain-affected bystander noticed the leg protruding from the machine and alerted Patrolman Kalo who removed and detained the injured man.
One lot Muslin Skirts Cambria and Cambric skirts with embroidery and ruffle features offered at 3.60 to 9.50 each. The sale lists various skirt lots including lawn and cambric fabrics with decorative elements and assorted sizes for Misses and Children's apparel.
Elisabeth R Tilton, nearly blind and paralyzed, was compelled to make her mark on a Brooklyn deed filed at the city register. Theodore Tilton signed in Paris and a U S consul also signed. She lives with a niece on Pacific Street and suffers a long illness and advancing age.
In Columbia County the Republican primaries favored Quay. Taylor’s planing mill at Canton burned, with losses around 7000. Homebanking will distribute 26 cents on the dollar. Abandonment of the Merriam collection by Reading may depopulate Locker Summit. Rost Strowsebore State Normal reports the largest enrolling term for nearly a decade with about a large number of pupils. An accident on the B O railroad near Glenwood caused death when engineer Madward Heim’s head was struck by a passing train due to a mis-timed window exposure. Mrs W D Helwer of Mifflinburg owned a valuable watch and a dream prompted her to look from a window, leading to a claimed fortune discovery.
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