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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
1
General Goblin orders strong measures against rioters in Panther Creek region. Troops to arrest insults and defend lines with loaded rifles and bayonets if challenged. Licenced disorderly houses to be reported for license revocation while praising President Roosevelt’s leadership and 1904 nomination prospects.
Altoona August convention of the Union party elected J. Lessenring and officers presided by Sr. Lessenring. Delegates to the Philadelphia state convention include J. Lessenring Edmund Shaw John Wy Blake H. Hewitt and J. P. Franciscus. Resolutions endorsed Pattison for governor Guthrie for lieutenant governor and E A Coray for secretary.
M C Brindle a prominent hotel man was arrested in Altoona Pa on larceny and receiving stolen goods charges. He allegedly bought coffee sugar ham canned goods at deep discounts from draymen John Baird and Charles Hoover who stole items at the Pennsylvania railroad freight depot. About $150 of Brindle’s haul was recovered from the Gladstone hotel. Baird and Hoover are jailed awaiting trial. authorities say more property remains missing.
Former Secretary of War Russell A. Alger, asked about Michigan politics, courteously declined to discuss the subject, signaling support for Roosevelt in the current situation. The exclusive wire dispatch from The Associated Press in New York notes Alger’s cautious stance.
President Roosevelt toured the Croydon mountains near Newport with Senator Proctor and hunting companions, detouring from speeches to big game. After a public square address he faced a drenching rain, visited the Corbin mansion and Edgill luncheon, then hunted boar in woods before nightfall.
Walter Lemerand returns to find Joseph Laborge in his home with Lemerand's wife. A quarrel follows and Laborge flees, pursued by a mob. Shots kill Laborge in a cornfield, with two shooters unknown. An autopsy and inquest planned. arrests expected after the inquiry.
Exclusive Associated Press report from Sea Girt New Jersey August 29 notes New Jersey National Guard teams practiced during the first day of a major interstate shooting tournament. The Second New Jersey regiment won the Columbia trophy with 254 points, while the First regiment led New Jersey Guard scores with 612 points.
The Third regiment team placed second with 498 points, Beyond regiment was third with 497, and the fourth regiment fourth with 41. Prizes included a trophy and 50 dollars for first, 25 dollars for second, with medals to winning team members. Teams of six from Jersey guard units fired ten shots at 2 and 600 yards.
Exclusive wire report from Bridgeton says Tod Murray Williams, a colored man, confessed to starting the Holmes barn fire to steal money from the house while the couple and housekeeper were rescuing stock. He claims he stole $7 and turned it over to his sweetheart, and denies killing the elderly pair.
The Public Alliance of Wilkes-Barre appeals to President Roosevelt to halt the anthracite coal strike, arguing for a settlement amid business paralysis. The letter condemns J Pierpont Morgan and urges presidential influence to prevent ruin. Mitchell says no settlement negotiations are underway and plans travel to Athletic City Philadelphia for Labor Day events.
Battle Mont Aug 29 The Montana Ore Purchasing Company’s Heinie concentrator was burned last night, the blaze starting in the dynamo room from a burning fuse. The structure stood about 100 yards from the smelter with a trestle linking the works, which also caught fire but was saved. Estimated loss is $100,000.
Exclusive wire reports from New York describe ships cleared at multiple ports including Zeeland Antwerp Lucania Liverpool and Boulogne. Vessels Prawle Point passed Potsdam Rotterdam Boulogne Antwerp Southampton Auguste Victoria and Royal routes show arrivals and passages between Hamburg New York Gibraltar Naples Genoa Plymouth and Cherbourg.
Dan Patch, unbeaten son of Joe Patchen, posted a 1 49 1/2 mile at Naragansett Park, shaving his mark to 4 00, within a quarter second of Turbine Pointer’s 1 59 14 world record. An immense crowd witnessed the display, with Buckthorn and other starters in the field as the runner paced by S17 class. Time records showed quarters in 29 and halves near 59 1/2 seconds, as Dan Patch finished strong despite a light home stretch breeze.
Imports rise with many schemes to export finished goods for tariff drawbacks. Dry goods trade shows liberal distribution, moderate primary supplies, and changed conditions. Raw materials spark cotton goods inquiries while leather stays strong and hides hit higher prices. Weekly failures total 173 in the U S and 14 in Canada, compared with last year.
A Shanghai despatch reports the bodies of missionaries Bruce and Lewis recovered mutilated beyond recognition. Bruce was killed with multiple weapons while Lewis was stoned to death. The missionaries were killed at Chen Chou in Hunan province.
Four day Hudson Mohawk circuit meet closes with thorough trotting and pacing events. Kid Shea wins multiple 2.16 class trots as other runners like Daisy Wood Too Soon and Lucile Wilson appear in heat results. Time figures and horse names populate the racing summary from Newburgh coverage.
General Chaffee and General Davis report that an additional cavalry regiment can be spared from the Philippine Islands. One regiment is ordered home, with six troops from the Ninth Cavalry relieved and sailing to San Francisco on September 16. The rest depart October 1. U.S. stations are yet to be designated.
From Cincinnati, Emma Bankhardt, 40, in a temporary insanity episode, attacked her mother and sister Dorothy at their Covington home with a blunt instrument, fracturing skulls. After setting beds afire, she jumped into a yard cistern and drowned as neighbors rescued the women. The family had regarded her as eccentric for months.
The German steamer Polaria, arriving from Venezuelan ports, reports a battle at Carupano on August 22 where 700 rebels clashed with 1,000 government troops under General Velutini. After heavy fighting and a rebel retreat, the Polaria sought protection from German forces. The Gazelle arrived to shield the ship as it loaded cargo and departed. Venezuelan authorities feared a further attack and trade remained crippled amid reported atrocities.
Nassau county citizens will visit Oyster Bay and Sagamore Hill on September 1 to meet President Roosevelt. A countywide invitation will be read from 185 pulpits next Sunday. Ministers urge the village to decorate, with a public meeting planned to detail arrangements for a flag filled village reception. Sagamore Hill will host crowds from 3 to 6 pm with secret service officers and New York detectives assisting if available.
The Neue Freie Presse reports Siberian exiles at Alexandrovsk subjected to severe punishment causing a hunger strike, dark damp cells, disease outbreaks, and exposure of the sick and dead. Similar revolts and bloodshed erupt at Sakhalin and other convict settlements.
The July earnings for the Lehigh Valley railroad total $1,482,051, down $127,903 from a year earlier, while expenses and taxes reach $1,741,455, a net monthly loss of $4,178. The Lehigh Valley Coal Company reports June earnings of $118,207, down $1,907,011 from last year, with expenses at $287,648 and a June deficit of $109,501.
Baltimore official B FP Fendell told the League of American Municipalities convention in Grand Rapids that elites should form a united front to regulate street paving. He proposed a city ordinance setting minimum prices for sheet asphalt to counter the so called asphalt monopoly.
Chief Croker and his attorney appeared before Justice Hall and filed a affidavit alleging Fire Commissioner Sturgis refused to obey a writ to reinstate Chief Croker. Justice Hall signed an order returnable next Tuesday directing Sturgis to show cause why he should not be held in contempt of court.
In Altoona an industrial accident at the Pennsylvania railroad erecting shop killed machinist William Fabold just before quitting time. Workers removing blocks under a locomotive caused a weight to drop, striking Fabold under the chin and breaking jaw and neck. He was married and about years old.
New York reports from R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade indicate a cautious restart across sectors after summer. Anthracite mining remains limited in value, strike centers show unsatisfactory activity, but most regions and manufacturing plants are approaching full operation despite railway blockades and coke shortages affecting iron furnaces.
In Paris the minister of finance M. Rouvier will present the budget at the chamber of deputies reopening. He proposes to reduce untaxed alcohol allowances for producers for a likely revenue of 10 million dollars and to abolish several tobacco tax exemptions expected to yield 2 million dollars.
Exclusive AP report from Holly Springs notes Whit Owens cleared in the murder case of the two Montgomerys. Orlando Lester testified he committed the killings, reversing earlier statements that Will Mathis acted. Mathis was executed five weeks prior and Lexter’s sentence was deferred to permit Lester’s testimony.
In Round Valley New Jersey the home of John Apgar was entered by burglars during the night. Entry was made through the porch window and the burglars ransacked the house while Mr and Mrs Apgar slept. They carried out their operations quietly and the couple woke only after daybreak.
Snow Hill Maryland August 29 Asbury Dixon a Black man was hanged here today for the murder of his wife. Before the execution Dixon was baptized by Immer sick in a bath tub in January.
Exclusive AP report from Roanoke details the execution of Bob Poy at Wise Court House for killing Dayton H. Miller at Tom's Creek. Miller, treasurer of Crane's Nest Coal and Coke Company, was shot December 2.
An Associated Press dispatch from Yamagua reports General Gobin's visit resulted in a productive day with troops escorting non-union men home without incident. The peaceful scene ends a day of deployments and asserts progress in the area.
First Massachusetts heavy artillery detail arrives at Fort Adams Newport R I as army observers depart for sea to assist in maneuvers. General MacArthur to locate at Fort Trumbull with Coast Artillery guards and tests of searchlights conducted along Narragansett shore.
A Buffalo report states the Allis-Chalmers works in Buffalo will close immediately. Machinery will be sent to Milwaukee and Scranton where the consolidated company follows the Dickson firm. The Buffalo site suffered from poor rail access and its five year lease ends.
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for fair conditions in eastern Pennsylvania with mild to moderate easterly winds. Expect light to moderate temperatures and no significant precipitation.
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