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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1897
Page
1
Friday’s wheat advance carried into Saturday with September options at 1.05 and December at 1.09 cents in New York. Chicago opened sharply higher as Red Winter wheat rose in Liverpool’s cash market and cash wheat in New York hit 1.11, the highest since 1891, as the Produce Exchange opened wild with strong appetite for future and cash sales.
Exaggerated crop damage reports in spring wheat districts spurred bullish trading at the Produce Exchange. Traders warn that rumors and speculative excess push prices higher while actual output from winter and spring wheat remains robust. analysts foresee a possible price break if crop damage claims prove false.
In Trenton New Jersey on August 22 two residents died suddenly. Theodore Stryker a six year old boy collapsed while chasing youths who had stolen fruit from him. Thomas Kelly a young man dropped dead while adjusting his necktie in his bedroom in front of a mirror.
Victoria Canada August 22 The steamer George E Starr docked at Union with Klondike miners aboard including a Seattle man who carried fourteen thousand dollars. Four Victorians share a sum of five thousand dollars. They sailed last May and aim to reach Dawson City this season.
Steamship notices show arrivals at New York and Havre with ships including La Gaa sogne from Havre and Southampton, Bremen sailing to New York, and Normandie arrival at New York. The list also records Lucanta heading to New York from Liverpool and related Bremen service.
New Orleans reports stamp dealer James B Pelle tier indicted for forging judicial stamps used on legal documents. Proceeds fund judicial expenses. stamps allegedly removed cancel marks and reused for ten years. He sold large quantities at 20 percent below face value and refuses to name sources.
Memphis Tennessee August 22 reports Dr. John Maguire a traveling dentist is believed lynched by a mob in Fayette County after being bound over on charges of criminally assaulting a child. Officers began transport to Somerville jail but the mob allegedly snatched him before arrival.
Report from Philadelphia August 2 notes Russia may prohibit wheat exports due to poor Southern Russia crops. Europe could rely on the United States for cereals, increasing grain shipments from Philadelphia to Adriatic ports, St. Louis Du Rhone, Marseilles, and Alexandria. Shipping fixtures include Picton and Ruyedall with large grain cargos bound for order.
President McKinley’s rest at Hotel Champlain was interrupted by a series of meetings. Congressman Quilge sought a conference in the corridor for about ten minutes, followed by brief talks with Congressman Wilton and Senator Pratt's ally, and a later hour-long session with Mr. Wilsen.
A London dispatch from Glacevaer Norway reports Captain Beade's Volar expedition of Austrians and Hungarians has safely returned. The ship reached 80 degrees 40 minutes north but could not proceed further due to heavy ice conditions met in the region.
An 18 year old girl described as Zarapha Scharba was arrested in Omaha in boys' attire on masquerading charges after claiming she fled cruel parents. She stated she was from Chicago, 6 Thirtieth Street, and traveling to the Klondike, claiming ties to the Little Egypt booth at the World’s Fair.
The Abendpost confirms Austria Bulgaria tensions from a Berlin interview with Bulgaria's premier M. Stollof. The Bulgarian premier repudiates a statement attributed to him, calling it distorted. The incident is now closed.
Chicago reports that the Commercial National Bank directors invited James H Bekele to become president at a handsome salary far above the 2000 he currently earns as a United States official. His term as comptroller of the currency recently concluded.
In Pittsburg August reports say 150 to 176 men will work at Plum Creek mine tomorrow. Three strikers were wounded in a clash with workers at Oak Hill, with one shot near the heart. Farmers show sympathy, and plans for further evictions and possible arbitration are discussed amid mounting tensions.
Crowds arrive in Reading for the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Sons of America. Local services were held at the Academy of Music as Rev. D. E. Rupey preached a patriotic sermon. The event includes banquets reunions and excursions with various camps and orders participating.
Hatty Runyon and Gussie Foster, runaway girls from Hawley Pennsylvania aged 17 and 18, were found by a detective in New York. In police court they asked to return home and gave no reason for running away. They were discharged into custody of their guardian.
Honolulu August 22 The withdrawal of Theodore I H Davies Co the local agents for eight plantations from the sugar trust shocks sugar men The eight plantations will sell their output to Spreckels The move prompts claims of bad faith by Davies Co President P C Jones says the defection will not affect other plantations and shipping arrangements to New York are satisfactory with higher rates and overland routes Also notes Davies presence at meetings and foresees no overall loss though Davies holdings may earn less than others
Philadelphia scene reports no fresh leads in Major William Wilson’s murder and notes suspect Bruyvesandt and a white woman in custody. Police cite non tangible motives, describe a brutal, frenzied attack at 0 to 9 o’clock, while detailing Wilson’s morbid habit of book collecting and possible morphia addiction amid circulating theories.
The body of an unknown Hebrew pack-peddler was found hanging from a tree with a bullet wound to the head in Wilkes-Barre. Identifying features are few. the corpse appeared to be about six feet six inches tall and weighed fourteen pounds, with brown hair and a notable mole on the right cheek. The murder is believed to have occurred earlier in the week.
Detroit reports statewide cold snap as frost set in twenty four hours. Niles saw 46 degrees with no frost while Jackson and Metamora areas noted frost damage to buckwheat beans and cabbage. Lower Peninsula counties report widespread frost with fears of crop injury.
At Dovngless Island Alaska the Treadwell mine plans to double its stamp mill capacity to 50 stamps making it the largest in the world. The plant will cost 14 dollars per ton and yield about 400 dollars monthly in product, surpassing the next largest mill in South Africa with 2 stamps.
Manuel Pianas arrived on the Umbria and convinced federal officials he is a Cuban patriot, not an anarchist. He visited the barge office with proofs of his statement, and authorities said he will not be molested.
The Manitoba government crop bulletin places this year's wheat yield at 21,274,000 bushels with an average of 16.40 bushels per acre. The report was issued from Winnipeg and reflects provincial production figures for the season.
Buffalo gears up for the first annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment. An estimated 200000 visitors are expected through the week with 245 special trains planned. Notables include J Cory Winans and J R Lewis as veterans arrive at Camp Jewitt.
John Robinson of Baltimore killed himself by stepping in front of a Western Maryland passenger train near Westminster. The freight train behind failed to slow in time, crashing into the rear coach and wrecking two passenger cars. James Nolley of Baltimore was injured. others escaped serious harm.
In Atlanta on August 22 J. R. Herron of Harrison and Herron cowhided W. B. Jester at his Ivy Street business after a local paper linked Jester to alleged thefts involving Miss Dimon the pastor’s daughter. Jester claims Herron started the fight over the published story.
Survivors of the Norwegian bark Selebon, wrecked on Starbuck Island in August 184, arrived in Auckland after ten months on Sophia Island with natives. The captain, mate, and carpenter of the Beladon died on Sophia Island during the ordeal.
Two thousand cloakmakers in New York city and surrounding firms including Haumann & Eoerling By ij ate Cloak Bernstein & Newman Rulin & Well and Bloom Brown walk out demanding wage increases.
The J. P. Thomas & Sones fertilizer factory on Mantua creek near Paulsboro burned destroying main building and three acres of works. Loss about 250000 with 10000 insurance. 75 workers, 6000 tons stored, new machinery added, pumps and tugboats fought the blaze. The Addie B. Baron schooner also caught fire with near total loss.
The secretary of the navy orders Lt. Nathan Sargent to assess Pennsylvania petroleum grades for marine fuel. Plans call for an oil engine in a new torpedo boat, aiming to replace coal and possibly combine with a steam turbine, stretching fuel economy and power.
Canton Ohio August 2 Merchant Policeman Charles Hemminger surprised burglars in the basement of Isaac Harter Sons Savings Bank The lookout fired and the officer shot one man who died at the hospital without giving his identity A tie lot of tools and explosives were found in the cellar professionals suspected The bank is strong and believed to hold a large sum of money }
In Athens on August 22 a mass rally of over 3,000 urged King George and the government to reject the proposed Greece Turkey peace treaty and resume hostilities. The press and most citizens condemn renewed war agitation despite the truce interpretation.
Aug 22 report from Constantinople says the peace conference adjourned as some ambassadors await instructions. Lord Salisbury sticks to evacuation of Thessaly by Turkish forces, while Germany warns it may withdraw from the powers if Turks are barred from occupying the province until Greece pays the agreed indemnity.
Montevideo reports official word that peace negotiations between the government and insurgents have failed after two months of armistice talks. The conflict will continue as the war resumes.
About 1000 employees of the National Rolling Mill in McKeesport Pa received a noon notice announcing a 10 percent wage increase effective September. The move follows discussions between the mill and the workers showing improved labor conditions locally.
Weather outlook with palm cooler trends and general conditions for the day. Local society items note veterans in the Klondike area and ongoing labor strife ahead of upcoming sports events. Local sermons, ecclesiastical notices, and political calls appear among suburban and county reports.
Reports from Dyea Alaska describe sickening shortages among Klondike searchers many unable to proceed due to lack of funds or provisions. Thieves strip tents tools ammunition and money, while a vigilance mood grows as the will to help wanes and the winter nears.
Thomas C. Beaver probate judge for Windsor County was shot on his Woodstock porch by William W. Lawrence. The bull entry pierced his right lung. he rests quietly and may recover despite age. Lawrence surrendered and was jailed. Mrs. Lawrence had left him and a guardian was appointed for their young daughter after an injunction against Lawrence.
Police in Constantinople arrest two Armenians after bombs found in their homes. They confessed intent to use the devices against the Russian and German embassies. A circular from the Armenian Dashnakpurilian committee urging action was sent to foreign ambassadors.
The United Labor League approved a resolution by 21 to today to provide financial and moral aid to the coal mine strikers in Philadelphia. Typographical Union No. 6 announced it had already sent a contribution of £0 to the strikers. The Universal Peace Union request for representation was denied.
The Herald reports in the middle states and New England today fair cooler weather with fresh north west and north winds and local morning thunderstorms on the New England coast. Tuesday is seen to bring fair albeit slightly warmer conditions in these regions.
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