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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1902
Page
1
Mr Sibley stirs the House with remarks on the Chinese exclusion bill as the chamber moves its attention to the sundry civil appropriation bill, which was begun but not completed.
The court made permanent the injunction barring Napoleon Lajoie from playing for any team other than the Philadelphia National club. Also granted permanent injunctions against pitchers Fraser and Bernhard now with the Philadelphia American League club. The case now moves toward further appeals as teams plan strategy with national leagues and the upcoming season.
President-elect Estrada Palma left Bayamo for Manzanillo and met Gen Barthol Maso the Democratic party candidate who had withdrawn from the race. Maso pledged support and gave a warm greeting as the Spanish colony crowded Maxzanillo in his honor.
Exclusive AP report lists several 1902 January term rulings with decrees affirmed. Cases include Keller v Lamb and Furet v Armaston et al, noting affirmations and costs to the appellant. Kingsley of el Athens borough School District is mentioned in the division of decisions.
Trolley men, motormen, conductors of the Union Triotion company in Chicago have formed a union after secret talks spanning over a month. A public meeting is planned for later this week as organizers report strong support for higher pay and better conditions. Each member received a number as identification until the public gathering.
The Archbishop Corrigan shows marked improvement after a day of rest as physicians report the pneumonia broken. The danger now lies in his weakened strength from long illness. Cardinal Martinelli visited from Philadelphia for a brief call at the sick chamber.
Merchants and manufacturers in Chicago unite against alleged Interstate Commerce Commission discrimination in trans continental rates. They argue equal rates from New York and Chicago to Pacific coast points undermine Chicago's competitive advantage due to its inland position. Railroad officials cite Gulf water competition as justification for uniform rates from New York to the Pacific coast.
Washington April 28 Sol Smith Russell, noted actor, died at the Richmond hotel at 2 10 PM from perpetual hiccough after a long illness. He leaves a widow and two children and will be buried in Rock Creek cemetery. Funeral services will be held from the home of his brother in law Frederick Berger. The estate reportedly exceeds 2,000,000. Russell was born in Maine and popular at local theaters during his illness.
Special to the boralion Tribune reports Engineery Piyun of the New York Rusquehains and Wooleon railroad fell from his cab at Sparta Junction this morning. He died several hours after the accident. Flynn, aged about five years, is noted in the tale.
Governor Dole describes Hawaii session follies in Boston notes. He cites a sweeping bill that would have incorporated Seattle as Honolulu and criticizes other measures such as a tax on female dogs and US quarantine repeal. He fears operation problems and voices cautious optimism about Hawaii's political future and growing American influence.
Exclusive dispatch from Harrisburg reports the next Pennsylvania National Guard encampment may be held at Gettysburg on the ground of Pickett’s charge. Adjutant General Stuart will decide after talks with officers and announce by Friday. The camp would run July 12 to 19, with Mount Gretna as a fallback site.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers held informal talks with the miners' delegation and avoided discussion of the dispute beyond saying he had not spoken with anthracite region members. Coal road representatives were silent. The miners reportedly plan to modify some demands and the National Civic Federation expects a settlement by next week.
Exclusive wire from Washington reports the Chinese exclusion conferees have reached a complete agreement on the bill. It repeals the Senate limits on extending laws to the life of the present treaty and reenacts them where compatible with treaty obligations, extending to new territories where applicable. The measure allows Chinese to enter for exposition purposes and includes limited provisions for certification in the Philippine Islands.
The Associated dispatch lists multiple vessel movements with ports including New York Plymouth Bremen Gibraltar Naples Genoa Rotterdam and others. Names such as Kaiserin Maria Theterla Gono and Naples appear amid transit notices and arrivals from Europe to U S ports.
A Glenrose Somervell county Texas telephone report states a tornado swept through injuring forty and killing five, causing extensive property destruction as it crossed the town.
Amalgamated Association delegates in Wheeling ratified the wage scale report after a day of debate and revisions. Organizer Thomas H. Flynn returned seeking a platform to reply to President Shaffer on the GompersShaffer dispute. Flynn’s supporters threaten to hire a theatre to present their side if denied a hearing.
In a six round bout at the Washington Sporting Club Philadelphia April 2 Facknive Wire reports O'Brien outpoints Jackson after a hard, even bout. Jackson had the edge in blows early but O'Brien's craft and stamina carried the final rounds. Both fighters showed fatigue as the match ended.
Judge dohrean denied Albert West’s motion for a new trial in the murder of Officer Mark W. Allen of Clinch moving toward execution. Attorneys Mexim Williams and Mukmer may appeal to the Supreme Court.
The president signed the legislative appropriation bill. Under the provision, about a thousand or more clerks who were temporarily appointed during the war with Spain are given permanent employment and placed under the civil service system.
Harrisburg April 28 Special to the Scranton Terbune analyzes the Pennsylvania Republican delegate map for Elkin vs Quay. Of 358 delegates 118 chosen, 62 pledged to Elkin. With 35 counties left and 240 delegates to vote, Elkin must gain 38 of Philadelphia and Allegheny delegates or other sources. Uninstructed delegates may yield surprises, boosting Elkin’s hopes.
A conference of Schuylkill Republican leaders in Pottsville included Major John F. Finney and ex-Congressman N. Brumm. The effort aimed to win Schuylkill county delegates for Quay. Within two days several leaders reportedly switched to Elkin, signaling Elkin may secure eight delegates.
Dauphin county Republican leaders met to smooth the slate for state delegates. There is clear sentiment for Elkin, while federal officeholders asked by Quay push for uninstructed delegates. The conference adjourned with a week to decide, but the outlook favors Elkin and delegated backing.
Wyoming county Republicans met in Tunkhannock on April 28 and chose Tr. Stanley Harding as delegate to the state convention with instructions to support John P. Elkin for governor. William J. Avery and A. Cl. Gregory were named congressional conferees for the Fourteenth district. C. Fred Wright’s candidacy was endorsed.
Exclusive wire reports that Botha with Boer leaders attended Utrecht and Veyheld committee meetings last week. Strong opinions favor peace were voiced as the Utrecht and Veyheld truce ends tomorrow.
Linw April 28 reports the street car strike ending with all veteran workers resuming duties after the company granted key wage and hour concessions.
Sailors and Marines from the United States cruiser Chicago were sentenced in Venice for disorderly conduct after mobs attacked them. Captain Wynne received four months ten days, others three months, with costs and damages. They admitted intoxication and claimed self defense. The American embassy said they will face an American court-martial after Trajan court proceedings.
D A Sullivan foreman at the Mount Lookout colliery of Temple Coal and Iron company Wyoming was instantly killed by a roof fall yesterday morning. He stood at the shaft foot waiting to be raised when the roof collapsed. Survived by a wife and several children. Sullivan had resigned to join Dehuwware and Hudson at Olyphant. miners planned a farewell gift in the city.
Baseball report lists teams such as Philadelphia, Malleriee Wiltee, Maver Urth, Unophe Sheridan, Baltimore, Hatterson Vorme, Deigers McGinaily Kapire O Lowhain Chivvau. It references players Naderios Taylor Momis Matt Ratel Sullivan and Digplies Comelle with scattered names and unclear match actions.
A garbled OCR fragment from a Philadelphia area page lists multiple surnames and places including Brooklyn and New York. The text is incomplete, with broken names such as Malarkey Moran Hoof Dag Mt Brooklyn and Battery references, offering no clear event or outcome.
The longtime Lelubach postmaster resigns amid government reshuffles in Washington. He is noted as one of the nation’s oldest postmasters and steps down after years of service in Reading County.
Fragmentary weather report for April 28 showing temperatures and humidity poorly legible. See notes on missing sensor readings and unclear fields.
Washington reports a forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday with showers then fair and cooler. Fresh south winds accompany the unsettled spell.
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