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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
1
Philadelphia April 12 Senator Quay trial progress as Judge Biddle rules the red book found in a rubbish bin at the bank not admissible today at least for now. Prosecution asserts the book links Quay to Hopkins and state deposits while defense argues the regular bank ledgers suffice.
On the third day of the trial the admission of the bank books looms large. District Attorney Rothermel argues the private desk entries and the warrantable circumstantial evidence show a possible conspiracy involving Senator Quay, Cashier Hopkins, and State Treasurer Haywood.
Harrisburg April 12 The morning section debated a bill to amend the general corporation law to authorize charters for lawful purposes. Hosack claimed potential state revenue gains, while opponents argued it would break the corporation law. The house approved several bills and adjourned after a roll call on the vote bill.
Hartivbore April 1 report shows Congressman Charles W. Stone of Warren backed by anti-young Republicans in a joint ballot for statewide nominees. Stone, a former Warren Venango Cameron district congressman and ex state senator, faced opposition from Joseph C. Sibley and others, with local voting reflecting party splits and support for Senator Quay among some Republicans.
In Easton on April 1 a gang known as the Pan Handle band received long prison terms. Three members were sentenced today William Smith got three and a half years Jimen Martin ten years and James Bouman nine years. Scranton Paddy the leader pleaded guilty and will be sentenced tomorrow. All sentences run at the Eastern penitentiary.
In April near Philadelphia a man and a young child were struck and killed by the New York express on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The two were walking along the tracks when the train struck them, authorities said.
At a villa twenty miles north of Fort Wayne Walter Gondrich aged 10 shot his brother Wallioee 15 and then killed himself The brothers had quarrelled over a horse and the shooting was the result The wounded boy will not live
Messy OCR lists names and routes across New York and European ports. It mentions Kaleer Wilheto UL arriving from New York via Gibraltar and Naples, Baleer Preietrich as a fireman via Southampton for New York, and Misemitc arriving in Liverpool from New York. The fragmentary items resemble a shipping or crew movement record with multiple destinations and origins.
The Reading IPM announces the Rending Iron company will restart operations in April and hire additional workers. The measure aims to restore production and provide more employment opportunities after a period of downtime.
A newly built dock at Port Iwhiid collapsed in the afternoon, killing a man identified as Juin Hulse aged 24. Fourteen others were injured but survived with narrow recoveries. The incident occurred in Allen land near the harbor.
General Wheaton and Lawton's forces drove rebels east of the railway near Malolos, capturing Spanish gunboats and lake craft. The action near Santa Cruz and Sante Marin forced a retreat into the mountains, with Mindoro and Jolo reportedly ready for evacuation. American units reinforced the railroad guard to prevent closer enemy contact.
Washling ton report on April 12 notes Samoa crisis prompts grave fears in Washington while efforts under the Borli treaty aim to prevent further trouble. The killing of sailors complicates diplomacy with British and German embassies receiving updates from their foreign offices. Reports from Apia cite casualties among British, American personnel and sailors, with unclear German dispatch.
Justice Williams dismissed the indictment against Bound B Molineaux charged with sending poison to Harry Cornish, which caused Mrs Adame's death in New York last December. The case is recommitted to the grand jury now sitting or the next New York grand jury.
The executive committee failed to elect a successor to James A. Bex ton as commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. A deadlock persisted between Colonel W Johnson of Cincinnati and General John C Black of Illinois. Johnson to continue as acting commander until the September encampment decides a new chief.
In Memphis on April twenty fourth content between Moerion of New Orleans and Chariie Burne of Cincinnati ends with Everhardt receiving a foul blow delivered by Hutine as Everhardt was on his knees, resulting in a decision for Everhardt.
New York figure named Ave tL-teujamin yw son of George W. Tiger faced public safety incident linked to a play titled The OM Momentend. The report notes Moe wae a Lirica with unclear details surrounding the event and individuals Inger Ed J ysis edd.
Chicago April 1 report notes a pool match result with ambiguous scoring and participant names. The fragment references Oppo Keogh Girard Gro and Weogh but lacks a clear outcome or full identities.
Fair and warmer conditions prevail today with notices on international events including Samoa and American embassies. Local reports note a fatal Throop fire, a sanitarium for consumptives and ongoing court and financial coverage in Scranton area and Dunmore Moines.
In a Pittsburg dispatch, Thom Brice reports ex Senator Quay’s letter from the Hotel Walton in Philadelphia stating there will be no withdrawal from the senatorial race as long as friends support him. The message stresses unwavering commitment amid the campaign.
Washington reports April hearing where Edwin McKay and George Schienderberg defend unionization. McKay cites growth, wage gains, and loan reductions for miners. blames New York and Cleveland Gas Company for suppressing union contact. Schienderberg recalls coal unions’ history and disputes with non union operators and low pay, arguing unions protect workers while avoiding strikes.
Reported from Apia Samoa on April 1 details an ambush by Matatau warriors on an Anglo American expedition led by Lieut Freeman of the Tauranga. Four sailors and four officers were killed with two Americans among the slain. Ensign Monaghan was shot while attempting a rescue.
The seventh annual State American Protective Association convention met in Wilkes-Barre with many delegates. State President A Hofman presided as Secretary John T. Taylor announced three million national members and 78 000 Pennsylvanians. A proposal to create a benefit and funeral fund drew significant support and could boost membership.
Woshington reports General Otle Liew Hino witnessed the arrival at Manila of the hospital ship Retief with all well aboard. The event confirms safe passage and crew status aboard the vessel.
In Wishington April reports from President Hobart's house indicate that the planned improvements proceed into the evening, with ongoing work extending over the past few days.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a fatal morning event with mentions of harm and crying, but lacks clear names, places, dates, or specifics to identify persons or location.
In Philadelphia Princeton and Yale faced off with mixed results. Columbia College defeated Princeton 2 to 2 at Princeton. Maryland beat Seattle? No, Wesleyan beat Yale 4 to 1 at New Haven.
Local forecast calls for continued fair and warm conditions on Thursday. East and south winds ease, with temperatures near seasonal norms and a gradual cool down into Friday.
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