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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1901
Page
1
The Filipino leader offers advice to his fellow countrymen in a concise address. He urges unity, diligence, and patriotism as they pursue nationhood and progress, stressing the importance of mutual support and discipline.
Aguinaldo declares Filipinos favor peace and freedom under the United States, urging acceptance of American sovereignty. General MacArthur orders the release of one thousand insurgent prisoners as the manifesto circulates, signaling a potential shift toward pacification and shortened hostilities.
A nationwide project to consolidate independent cereal plants is now nearing completion. The consolidation aims to form five major plants under the Wester Concentrate company while the Seventh Seam will compete with American Cereals.
Napoleon Lajoie, through his attorney, answered in common pleas court to the Philadelphia National League club suit seeking to restrain him from playing with the Philadelphia American League team. He claims the contract terms and salary offers were misrepresented and denies inducement by club officials to sign. He requests proof of all facts alleged by the league through testimony.
Exclusive AP report details the presidential special train for a 10000 mile western trip. An engine plus seven cars include Atlantic baggage smoking car dining car St James two compartment cars Omena and Diana with seven staterooms each two drawing rooms twelve section sleepers Pelion Charmion and Olympia private car for President and Mrs McKinley. Olympia used only eastbound, Campania on return with parlor car.
The trial of Captain Gannett D. Lipley, accused as an accessory before the fact in the Goebel assassination, nears its end as closing arguments proceed. J T O Nea l for defense argues Lipley's overextended self-importance. Franklin for the prosecution stresses Lipley's January arrival and links to key events. Judge Cantril delays verdict tonight and orders jurors to deliberate tomorrow morning.
The financial secretary of the war office told the House of Commons that all current contracts exclude supplying foreign meat for troops. The statement, reported from London, clarifies policy on meat supplies to forces in the United Kingdom.
An Imperial decree orders Chinese troops from Hewai-Lu to move beyond the great wall, ending the Franco-German expedition. Paris reports the move prompts withdrawal of French forces, while Kaiser Wilhelm distributes captured guns to allies. Austria plans a Tien-Tsin consulate, and the United States notes none of the guns go to it.
The Highland Amateur Rowing association announces six colleges to compete in the Hudson race on July 2. Cornell Pennsylvania and Columbia are original members. Wisconsin Georgetown and Syracuse join by invitation. First entry by Syracuse. Varsity and freshmen events on schedule with morning single scull and four-oared heats.
Exelutive Wire reports promotions and honors for service in South Africa up to November 29 1900. Knights Grand Cross of St Michael and St George include Lord Roberts, Lord Kitchener, Buller, Forrestier-Walker, and White. Senior ranks awarded include lieutenant generals majors generals and other high officers such as Pole-Cyrew French Hamilton Knox Nicholson Wynne Doughings Smith-Dorrien Kitchener Dundonald Paget and Bruce Hamilton Tranmilton.
Exclusive wires report the Pennsylvania House considering multiple bills including a constitutional amendment vote method for Flinn’s registration, guardianship and real estate rules, insurance premium tax, and license fees for watercraft. Senate bills passed second reading. House adjourned to Monday evening.
William Stinson of Cambridge defeats Johnnie Nelson by a lap and Bobby Walther by 1 1 3 miles in the 25 mile opener at Charles River Park. Stinson overcoming a motor pace setback in mile four shows notable grit as 7,000 spectators watch. Nelson led early with Walthour, but Stinson overtook by mile 17 and passed for the first time, while Walthour faltered in cold weather before a warmer climate.
Exclusive AP report from Stockton April notes the new oval bicycle track opening with a principal event and several substitutions including Frank Butler for Lou Abler and Maney Caldwell in a light, unsteady program.
Report from The Associated Pras Rioston notes Jolay J. Caffrey of St Patrick Athletiy gesecration Hamilton wins the Mindhonped roe title in Avhilitd to Boston. He breaks the previous course record set last year by Colroy with a time of two hours thirty nine minutes forty four seconds. Ourbon’s time in Jodes’s race margins the record by about twenty three and a half seconds.
The Navy Army and State departments prepare exhibits for the Buffalo fair with Naval Constructor Hobson visiting the navy display. Marines and coast artillery will provide daily drills at the government building as part of a broad bureau representation.
Morning weather forecasts show rain and northeasterly winds as a general address to Filipinos and reports on international affairs. Local items include social notes, anniversaries, clubs, and civic notices. a carnival of short items spans religion, education, courts, and a world news roundup.
Adjutant General Gyger orders Chloe militia supplied with shot loaded shells for riot control. Shells place eight to ten shots in a center group. Tests show center shots hit target while outer shots scatter. The change aims to be effective at short range and less lethal at long distances.
A fierce morning blaze on Main Street Taylor destroyed a three story block owned by Mrs Williams of Providence and damaged the Odd Fellows hall. The Williams levee and the Odd Fellows building were valued at 34 000 each as the town’s firefighting force battled the flames.
A horse trainer from a prominent Lexington family was shot and killed today. Police reported the victim as Wil Nicholas, a longtime figure in racing circles, while investigators probe possible motives connected to the racing community.
A terse AP wire report from Muttsborg, NS dated April 12 describes a party of pine ike captured in a decor with padaloes at Boise Poli N Vo. The cargo was loaded at Thirke SW and shipped to Manchester SN while Chinamen were reportedly seeded near Burke now Candia line a convenient point to pass Them acres.
An exclusive wire report from Dynes Butte Montana describes a massive fire at a smelter today. The blaze damaged the mill equipment and engines, with an estimated loss around $100,000.
Under the will of Elizabeth Steele who died recently, a fortune of 1,000,000 is bequeathed to the board of trustees of the United Presbyterian Church in North America for mission work. The exception of 5,000 is noted. The fund is to be used to support the church’s foreign mission activities and related efforts.
A horse named St. Dean owned by W. J. Wadley was killed in a collision at Montgomery Park while exercising with hockey mo. Another horse Cowhrn was stunned but no serious injuries were reported. St. Beun was valued at $4.00.
Opinions of 54 months have been granted to William Five of Aldon Station Lager County and to Jennie Sebchibach, widows of Maineville Langone, as measured in the April 19 notice from Washington.
A tornado tore through Biscayne seven miles north of Miami this morning demolishing several houses. John Peters, a vegetable farmer, was fatally injured and his head crushed. Wayne Cook suffered severe injuries after being thrown fifty feet. The storm crushed trees and damaged property along its path.
A compilation notes several 19th century death notices: George Coppell, senior partner of Maitland Coppell & Co and railroad figure, dies at 30 in Asheville. Colonel A. Belo, Dallas News publisher and Confederate veteran, dies in Belo. Judge William McK Williamson, Muntington area official and former state senator, dies at his son’s home. detective Lonest Tom Sampson, Army veteran, dies at Mount Vernon aged. Captain Lampcom, decorated for saving lives and connected to Lincoln assassination plot arrest, dies.
City officials clash over whether future warrants should be drawn in the city clerk’s office or the recorder’s office. Recorder Molr contends warrants should be issued from his office, while City Clerk Lavelle’s supporters argue the 1889 resolution remains in force. Ex-City Solicitor Vosburg notes old resolutions bind Scranton’s municipal actions, but Molr says he will not sign warrants drawn outside his office.
A brief wire summary lists ships arriving and sailing between New York and European ports. Notable arrivals include Vaderland Southampton Campania Liverpool Kaiserin Maria Theresia Bremen and Auguste Victoria. Departures include Coblomobia Chaba New York Liverpool and Bulgaria bound for New York.
An exclusive wire report from The Associated Press states General Butterfield’s condition is much improved today after reports of his health earlier. No further details were provided.
The report lists batteries and umpires for multiple games including Boston vs Philadelphia and Brooklyn vs Chicago with lineups featuring players such as Taylor Bowerman Nichole Kittridge and Colgan. Other venues include St Louis Worcester and exhibition matchups among Worcester Syracuse and others with various pitching and catching assignments noted.
The Spectator notes Europe’s dread of competition with America as Sunlight on wealth and energy fuels fears of American dominance. It cites Admiral Canevaro’s call for alliances against America and Asia, plus U.S. actions in the Philippines and China, arguing Europe may unite to curb American influence.
An exclusive wire report from Middleshore Kentucky describes a heavy snow storm sweeping Eastern Kentucky since morning with ongoing snowfall at night. Two days of heavy rain caused freshets in Powell Valley rendering twenty families homeless until waters recede. Two inches of snow in Yellow Creek valley and a foot of snow on the mountaintops are reported.
Miners at Stevens colliery Pittston demand 20 percent raise for difficult work. the demand refused and about 250 miners struck. Five hundred workers at Temple Iron Harry E. colliery also went out on strike but returned to work today with no concessions from the company.
A freight train collision occurred on the Pittsburgh division of the Baltimore and Ohio line at Cook's Mills. Several cars derailed and box cars were damaged but most engines remained on track with limited damage. An unknown casualty was reported.
The Associated Press reports the bill to regulate stock and bond scalping passed both branches of the state legislature. It targets purchasing and selling of railroad steamboat stocks or deals by agents representing railway companies, restricting nonagency trades.
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