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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1895
Page
1
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Philadelphia dispatch reports Senator Quay’s win at Harrisburg as a start to a fierce fight within the Republican ranks. The Philadelphia Evening Telegraph decries an apparent truce, predicting continued factional clashes, anti combine moves, and possible reorganization of the state party leadership. Governor Altgeld praises Quay’s stance against monopolies and forecasts Reed and McKinley in national considerations.
Harrisburg August 2 Senator Quay announced Jere R Frex of Huntingdon and W R Andrews of Meadville as secretaries to the state committee He said he would call an early meeting to establish a working order and proposed an executive committee with Frank Willing Leach as chairman The move follows the party convention and public reception at County Chairman Weiss residence with Quay in good spirit.
Mt. Gretna Pa Aug 29 The Thirteenth regiment rifle team won the regimental match with 934 points. First regiment Philadelphia 333 Ninth 323 and Mount Gretna teams posted notable scores as wind affected the events. Brigade shoot results list scores by distance and unit totals.
Governor Altgeld of Illinois visited Altoona on the way to Maine and spoke about Pennsylvania's political scene. He commented on possible future presidential aims in 1896 and weighed the anarchist issue in state affairs.
The Knights Templar adjourned after electing officers at the Masonry Temple Boston. William Larue Thomas chosen grand master and Henry B. Stoddard grand generalissimo. Pittsburg selected as next triennial conclave site with October meeting planned. Local turnout enthusiastic as Roeton reports Pittsburg decision.
Hane and Knute Knuteson, young Nebraska farmers, pleaded guilty to holding up a Union Pacific express at Brady Island, taking less than 50 dollars from the safe. They received ten year sentences each, saying they were enticed by the prospect of easy riches. They hid the wagon wheels and money near their camp and fled the scene before being captured.
An unnamed man about 79 years old died at West Penn Hospital after being found comatose at Union Station following a paralytic stroke. He carried $188, had no identifying papers, and a linen marked John Fawcett is his only clue. Mayors of Pittsburg and Beaver Falls were notified.
In Athens Georgia on August 28 William Hogue Wood a backsliding Methodist ridiculing a revival outside High Shoals suddenly became speechless in front of a large crowd and has not spoken since Doctors and church members have tried to restore him He wrote to the pastor I am doomed to hell I now believe there is a hell Pray for me.
Victora British Columbia official J C Prevost disappears as auditors seize his books. Reports say Indian agent Captain Seer Rees at Anadake Oklahoma Territory was murdered by Indians. A diphtheria outbreak in Mishawaka Indiana traced to dead animals in a water reservoir. Two empty sacks linked to Wells and Angles station California. Feud near Hazard Kentucky leaves two Benton and one former family dead and a man named Lowe shot.
New York sailors cheer as Defender defeats Vigilant 18 minutes 3 seconds on a 24 mile official trial. Valkyrie TIL appears, closing in during light winds before veering off, while Defender maintains speed and safety records.
Amelia A. Haswell city missionary was taken into custody on the Fitchburg line from Hoosick Falls for aiding train robber Oliver Curtin Perry’s escape. Detective Keen sky arrested her. she surrendered peacefully and denied any part in the plot, claiming reform as her motive. She traveled with bail arrangements in mind and was met by coworkers and former beneficiaries, including Edward Hinton.
Chicago on August 29 reports Mayor Swift ordering the police to bar red flags from the open air demonstration and parade planned for Labor Day. Oscar Neebe, linked to the Haymarket case, is among the committee organizers, and a blood red banner that previously appeared in a saloon is to be withheld from the socialist gatherings.
Indianapolis reports two feet of Howard Pietzel found by boys digging under the Holmes house in an unfinished cellar. The feet were burned but not destroyed, with a coal oil can buried nearby. Witnesses testified before the coroner and grand jury, which will indict Holmes.
Buffalo Aug. 23 A late afternoon report states Postmaster Bissell declines a United States Supreme Court or federal appointment and favors remaining in Buffalo, ending speculation on a national position.
Washington notes a debate over Comptroller Bowler and a $5 million Louisiana sugar bounty. Critics claim the administration aims to show economy by denying appropriations while pressuring private subsidies. Analysts expect cuts to mail contracts and shipbuilding subsidies as part of a broader effort.
A New York report describes a patented grave signal by an inventor to notify when a buried person shows revival in a grave. The device uses a tube with air valves to mark any life signs, though undertakers are skeptical and no actual burial has proven the device works. A proposed cemetery called Valley of Jehoshaphat near the Hudson would test the invention.
In Duluth Minnesota a family exposed the danger of keeping money in a shirt sleeve. Mrs Hamill hid savings in a shirt hung in a closet. A laundryman washed the garment and the money vanished, triggering police involvement and a chase for hundreds of dollars. Pennsylvania displays at Atlanta Exposition progress at state headquarters. Secretary Keenan sent several exhibits and private Pennsylvania displays will head south by week’s end.
A 40 year old fireman for Connellsville Electric Light was instantly killed while repairing a downed wire during a storm. Walters left a widow and one child. The accident occurred in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, on August 2.
Altoona Pa Aug 2 Harry G Hawthorne of Punxsutawney was held for trial on a charge of making and selling counterfeit money. A complete counterfeiting outfit was found in the defendant's house and he was bound over on 32000 bond.
A field accident near Bristol involved Peter Schall sighting a truck and a train collision near Emmaus injuring occupants F B Kauffman and Charles Stauffer. Extena Schwarte was arrested at Pittsburgh after a goat killed John We. The fragmentary text mentions a vigil or court matter and unclear names.
Prominent Masonic leaders unveil a project to build a nationwide university on the Ohio River near the West Virginia line. The self supporting institution would educate the children of master masons from age 10, with endowment of 50 million dollars and facilities for liberal arts, law, medicine, science, theology, and an industrial school.
C A Whelan of Syracuse files a petition with Attorney General Hancock to compel the American Tobacco company to suspend state business. Affidavits allege conspiracy law violations and expect a response. the trust, one of the world’s wealthiest combos, faces a possible legal challenge.
Theodore May of Covington Kentucky shot himself in Cincinnati after personal troubles and business failures. A single bullet hit the brain and another the heart before autopsy. May lived with nephew George Williams at 276 Western Avenue Covington and was the brother in law of Samuel Williams whose domestic troubles were known. He was 60, unmarried.
The sound money Democrats opened their Missouri campaign in Jefferson City with a Fred W. Lehman speech. Lehman, from St. Louis, spoke as general attorney of the Burlington railway under the Sound Money club auspices. Prominent Democrats formed the club and plan similar groups statewide. Incumbent officials largely oppose or stay aloof from the movement.
The pope will mediate to settle the Hayden San Domingo quarrel. Britain has limited whaling zones in the Bering Sea. A duel between rival office candidates in Conunica ends with M Benecitti killing M Alescamirl. Hypolite Raymonde commits suicide in Paris at age. German American veterans to Paris will receive a commemorative medal in Berlin. Sultan appeals to France and Russia and Britain to modify attitude.
A morning scene at the fair shows cooler conditions and mild crowds. Organizers report steady attendance as vendors set up booths and families explore exhibits. Local officials emphasize safety and a welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.
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