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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1897
Page
1
Reports from Athens to New York and Constantinople describe Greek troops and irregulars massing near Valona and Larissa as Turkish forces label Greek invaders regular. Both sides prepare loans and mobilize volunteers while leaders vow liberty for Greek lands.
Sofia reports Bulgarian and Roumanian troops massed on the frontier amid strained relations. Bulgarians discuss retaking Dobrudja as tensions rise between the two nations.
Vienna officials announce that all powers have agreed to blockade the Piraeus port of Athens. They are dispatching reinforcements to their Mediterranean squadron for the operation.
Caracas April 1 Citizens across Venezuela show enthusiasm for the Gulanda boundary arbitration treaty with England. President Crespo is set to sign the pact tomorrow.
The Sultan of Zanzibar issued a decree abolishing slavery in Zanzibar. The move marks a formal end to bondage in the sultanate as of April 1.
Bucharest April 11 the Roumanian cabinet has realigned following a council dispute. Prime Minister and ministers shuffled portfolios as the government seeks stability. Ministers reassigned include key posts in defense finance and foreign affairs with parliamentary support anticipated.
Washington reports that a joint resolution to annex Hawaii to the United States, introduced by Representative Spalding of Michigan, has progressed after talks with the president Speaker Reed and the foreign relations committee. It carries tacit administration approval and may be brought up soon. Sentiment in Congress favors annexation.
Washington April 11 Daniel Woolsey Voorhees former United States Senator from Indiana died at 6 o clock yesterday morning at his Washington home in poor health for several years During the last two years of his term he took little part in Senate proceedings The remains will be escorted to Indiana tomorrow and laid to rest in Terre Haute before final burial in Indianapolis Capitol building.
Littl Rock Arkansas April 1 Governor Jones calls the legislature into extraordinary session on Monday April 28. He outlines measures including a state railroad commission law appropriations relief for food and drought sufferers and construction of a new railroad with state convicts.
Thomas Dinnon of Maguato Illinois was robbed by highwaymen on the Douglas street bridge along the Missouri last night. He was thrown over the railing and fell seventy feet to the river bank where he died a few hours later. His clothing was stripped of all valuables.
The Quay faction swept the Southeast County primaries by wide margins while anti Quay forces gain four state delegates in Lycoming and plan anti hotel delegate efforts in Erie. A harmony accord was reported between Quay and Martin factions in Philadelphia after a conference with Mayor Warwick. Northampton county hints at Loh seating. Allen Township recount reveals Democratic board overcounted by thirty seven votes.
R Hoe and Co respond to a purchase by the Observer noting a versatile press that prints 4, 6, 8 page sheets at 20 000 to 24 000 per hour and 10 12 16 page sheets at 10 000 to 12 000 per hour. The unit measures 14 by 16 by 7 1/2 feet and changes for different sheets in less than ten minutes.
The Agriculture Department released a chart based assessment of the flooded Mississippi valley south of Cairo showing about 15,800 square miles submerged on April 1. The region housed roughly 379,685 people in 1890, with the colored population outnumbering whites and thousands of farms valued near sixty five million dollars.
Memphis reports say the Mississippi Delta floodwaters recede gradually and conditions are improving. Greenville shows stationary river and backwater, with readiness for government aid and Army drivers to begin distribution. Officials expect flooding to disappear by May 1 if the trend continues.
A fair crop is possible as overflow deposits enrich the soil. The river is falling at Mermoux tonight while Vicksburg and southern points note a steady rise in water levels.
Five hundred persons and 150 head of livestock in the Indian Bay district of Arkansas are destitute. Captain G So U B A reports at least 1,000,000 in government aid will be needed for relief. Secretary Alger accelerates relief efforts while governors cooperate. Mississippi flood threatens cotton output with potential losses near 59 million dollars.
Washington April 11 Senate outlook unsettled by committee reorganization as four major issues loom including the Morgan Cuban resolution the bankrupcy bill the Anglo American arbitration treaty and appropriation bills. Leaders anticipate varied action across both chambers with anticipated quarrels and possible armor plate discussions after Wednesday. Local reports note Mormon elders returning to Bremen Ga to establish a colony while Weaver tension in Providence R I ends with a mill reopening after a strike.
Washington reports the appointment of ex Secretary Foster and ex Assistant Secretary Hamlin to aid in negotiating with Great Britain over the Bering Sea fisheries. The move signals a push to end the long diplomatic dispute before May and avert further clashes with revenue cutters. The article also notes related political developments including a Populist speech in support of the Chicago platform.
The Dutch vessel Jeanette Francois reached New York from Delago Bay after fifty one days at sea. Signals from the ship indicated illness on board and Captain Bleeker was found with beriberi. One death occurred at sea, Emanuel Nordmann aged eighty, buried March 24.
The Progressive Democratic league of New York City held its second meeting and perfected its organization this afternoon. A committee was appointed to go before the present legislature and ask to have the body consider its platform and aims.
In Jacksonville on April U, General Sanguilly and Colonel Lochuga were discharged after a trial on charges of fitting out the Bermuda expedition. Government attorneys hinted at a new warrant, but the commissionerrequireda stronger affidavit than the Spanish vice consul's.
Captain General Weyler arrived at Placetus with military and civil authorities greeting him. He traveled from Sancti Spiritus via Cienfuegos and spoke in plain terms that he was well satisfied with the campaign operations.
Paris dispatch says during a church service near Castres in the Tarn department the roof collapsed. Seven women and one man were killed and about thirty injured, some seriously, as worshippers faced tragedy during mass.
Springfield reports April 1 that Warren faces consternation as the Warren cotton mills close. Every employee is told to seek work elsewhere, amid rumors of owner discord and possible legal or financial troubles affecting the mill’s future.
Oaxaca reports a quake causing considerable damage in mountainous districts. Residents feel alarm as aftershocks and structural damage are observed in southern Mexico.
General Greece discusses war funds. Divantroua Railway wreck reported. Fisheries dispute and bottled extent noted. State Guard to visit Philadelphia. Week’s Legislature actions summarized including sports and travel notes. Local items cover M G G meeting and Palm Sunday observances.
Northbound Florida special No 56 collided with local No 11 near Harrisburg North Carolina at 11 16 on April 11 killing postal clerk T Clingman Benton 46 of Charlotte and two others while six were wounded including engineers Kinney and Tunestall conductor Lovell and porter Fitzhugh Lee. Senator Money of Mississippi among uninjured riders. Rescue attempts delayed as Benton begged rescuers to amputate his legs to free him.
J C Hogan of Forest City spoke at the Metropolitan theater in Oneonta asserting church complicity with liquor interests. He alleged bishops and presiding elders influenced elections and declared his intention to burn the bishops’ names from certificates amid a large audience.
San Francisco April 1 Theodore Durrant condemned for the murder of Mlahohe Lamont at Emmanuel church two years ago is scheduled to be hanged at San Quentin on June 1. The case drew wide notice in the city and state.
The Herald reports fair and somewhat warmer weather in the Middle States and New England today with light, variable winds mostly northerly turning easterly and possible rain in western and northern Galicia. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies, rising temperatures, and fresh southerly to easterly winds.
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