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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1897
Page
1
Fire in Knoxville destroys heart of city and large commercial blocks. An explosion from a dynamite blast in W W Woodruff Co adds bricks and glass injuring many. hotel Knox registers dozens missing and five to six dead. Rescue crews search debris as streetcars and utilities suffer outages.
In St Augustine Florida Hon W J Bryan was injured when the plaza from which he spoke caved in this afternoon sending about 400 people tumbling twenty feet to the ground. Many hurt though none fatally. Bryan was carried away unconscious and later found to have no serious injuries. the reception planned for the evening was canceled.
The Towanda era Republican county convention for state convention delegates met today with one hundred delegates present. L. T. Hoyt of Athena was elected chairman by seven vote margin. Louis Piotlet chaired the resolutions committee which endorsed the national administration and Hanna. Delegates named are J. W. Codding Towanda, J. N. Weaver Sayre, John A. Lines Canton, J. J. Atwood Herrick, D. E. Pomeroy Troy.
An eight month old child of Anthony Rummell died at 7:39 p.m. after a one day illness. At 8:00 p.m. the father and relatives buried the body outside Market Street cemetery. Local authorities arrested him for violating health rules. The coroner ordered the body exhumed for an examination scheduled tomorrow.
A Big Four freight train was annihilated at Belt Junction, likely from a whisky car with a hot box. Fourteen cars burned, fire crews responded, and one man Otto Grenshaw was trapped on a burning floor. He was taken to hospital in serious condition. trainmen escaped injury.
At 7 25 this morning an express train from Montreal struck a wagon crossing the Boston and Maine tracks in Lowell. Herbert Craven driver for Lowell Bunting and Samuel Benson driver for Frank Hale of Dracut were killed. A third man in the wagon escaped. two horses attached to the wagon were killed.
General Superintendent A. G. Palmer of Beech Creek railroad married Miss Mary Baer in his private car as it sped between Jersey Shore and Newberry at forty miles an hour. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. P. S. Kohler of Jersey Shore with the bride's brother and his wife as witnesses.
Canton reports Tyndale Palmer received $1.50 in a common pleas verdict against the Evening Repository, after suing over a press dispatch about a land deal. Palmer sought $50,000. McKinley is listed as a stockholder in the paper.
The Senate heard Mr. Morgan of Alabama for a third day on a resolution stating a state of war exists in Cuba. He criticized Spain’s treatment of American prisoners and outlined Cuban civil governance. Mr. Nelson of Minnesota spoke two hours against the Torrey bankruptcy bill, urging a debtor-friendly substitute.
Washington reports indicate President McKinley plans a careful, extended discussion of the Cuban question after the tariff bill is settled. Senators mock an Interv iew from the Spanish legation describing Cuba’s revolutionary mood as nearing end.
John 8. Peter, sought in Pittsburg for embezzling funds of the Window Glass Workers' association, was arrested in Oakland. He confessed to taking 600 dollars from the 6,000-member plant payroll at Jeannette, and said he would return and waive requisition papers. His brother serves as corresponding secretary of the local branch.
Brooklyn Mayor Wurster signs the Greater New York charter bill while New York Mayor Strong avoids disclosure on his position. Strong sent his secretary to Albany with a copy of the bill and did not confirm signing or disapproval.
York Pa April. The York county Republican committee backed Quay faction leader KR Hathaway Shindel for state treasurer by a 4 to 2 vote. Wanamaker supporters raged at the defeat and refused a unanimous endorsement. Resolutions endorsed Shindel only. no McKinley admin or Dingley bill references.
A notice in Gonshohocken Pennsylvania announces puddlers will be paid 2.7 dollars per ton starting April 18, down from 5 dollars per ton. All other workers' wages are reduced to the pre raise schedule, effective immediately.
Dr James H Angell president of the University of Michigan says he has received a letter from United States senators asking him to permit his name for minister to Turkey He requests time to consider the matter and will answer definitively this week at Ann Arbor Michigan April date uncertain
Secretary Sherman said in Washington that General Rivera the Cuban leader would not be executed but would be spared and treated with restraint. The statement came as the nation awaited further details on his fate.
In Alssontown Pa a major industrial deal closes as McKean Fuller Co owners of the Fullerton car wheel and axle works sell their steel tired wheel interests to the Steel Tired Wheel Co, a New Jersey corporation recently formed with a $4,000,000 capital.
A major blaze in Sharpsville and nearby Sharon last night destroyed four buildings. Estimated loss runs about 25000 dollars as fire protection is lacking and residents barely escaped with their lives after the flames moved through three miles north of Sharpsville.
Reading Pennsylvania April Addison Snyder aged five years shot himself at home near Broughsburg. He was found in bed by his wife beside him their small child bespattered with the father's blow. Snyder owned three farms. The cause for the shooting is unknown.
In Pittsburgh on April 5 the Olivers Mill resumes full operation as workers return. Byers mill runs a single shift with many strikers refusing to accept wage reductions, awaiting older workers to approve the new pay.
The Young Ladies of Kissam Street Cleveland filed a petition with the board of control requesting the street be renamed Bilandale Avenue. The proposal seeks to reflect a new designation for the locality and its residents.
Secretary Wilson gives all civil service preference to union veterans in appointments and promotions in the department. Veterans and widows of veterans are considered ahead of other candidates where possible. So far fourteen veterans or widows have secured promotions.
The senate confirmed several nominations today including Theodore Roosevelt to assist secret ary of the navy, Thomas W. Cridler to be third assistant secretary of state, Fenton R. McCreery to head the United States legation in Mexico City, Captain A. H. Crowninshield as chief of the Bureau of Navigation, and General Frank Wheaton promoted to major general in the army.
The postoffice department will test street jotter boxes on Des Moines streetcars for the first time. The Des Moines postmaster, authorized by the Postmaster General, may attach boxes to as many streetcars as needed to conduct a fair test.
President McKinley and party landed in Annapolis Maryland at six oclock this afternoon aboard the Dolphin. A naval academy salute welcomed the president while Superintendent Cooper and an accompanying party called on him and reviewed documents and newspapers.
Hangkou April 4 The king of Siam has begun his journey to Europe on a royal visit. He will travel with a large entourage and plans meetings with European rulers and dignitaries during the tour.
In New York representatives from leather harness shoe and related trades met to oppose a senate plan to add a two cent per pound duty on hides. Charles Schieren chaired the session noting organized support from Philadelphia and Barton and warning that a duty would crush export trade built since 1871, hurting farmers and workers alike.
Crete tensions rise as a warship sails to Kiscamp to aid Turks evacuations while insurgents press Mussulmans for water. Foreign consuls meet at Suda deciding against renewed parley. Italian barracks in Candia burn. Russian and British reinforcements arrive. Porte hints at withdrawal if Greeks concede and powers promise pacification.
Mrs Cora Stapleton, 16, files for divorce from Andrew Stapleton claiming he is a wizard who controlled her during marriage and abandoned her weeks after the honeymoon. The case cites coercion and a year of marriage before separation.
George Norris was named temporary receiver for the K. B. Dean company. The appointment followed an application filed in New Jersey courts where the company is reincorporated. Lawyers from New York City said they were retained by Myron L. Bernard, the company president.
The Minnesota House approves a bill prohibiting sectarian instruction or wearing sectarian garb in public schools with penalties including fines and imprisonment for violations.
Severe weather brews over Knoxville with Hesterly winds spreading flames in a devastating fire. Reports confirm extensive damage and ongoing containment efforts as local authorities assess the aftereffects.
At Oneonta New York the Wyoming conference session marked the Freedman’s Aid anniversary with $2,001 raised. Mrs H H Crary gave $1,000. Dr Reise spoke on northern and southern finances and education. Reports highlight new churches parsonages, 700 conversions, and district growth with funds raised for church repairs and missions.
Sixteenth President and Mrs Cleveland were guests of honor at a dinner in Trenton hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles E Green to introduce the Clevelands to Princeton University officials and New Jersey judiciary. Attending were Governor and Mrs Griggs Chancellor and Mrs McGil Chief Justice Magruder United States Judge and Mrs Kirkpatrick Mr and Mrs George Gray of Delaware Mr and Mrs John A Stewart of New York Judge and Mrs William L Dayton General and Mrs W S Stryker and General and Mrs Richart A Stockton.
Allentown Pennsylvania reports a sink digger named Henry Wolf and a co worker Harwick in a pit forty four feet deep when loose earth collapsed from the side near the top. Wolf was removed to his home where he died shortly after the accident occurring this afternoon.
Today's outlook in the middle states is cloudy with outbreaks of rain increasing and winds shifting from southeasterly to northeasterly then to northerly. Clearing occurs western regions by afternoon and seaboard by night. Saturday brings partly cloudy cooler conditions with a northerly to westerly wind shift and rain along the New England coast followed by brighter warmer weather.
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