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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1902
Page
1
Washington reports a busy week with immigration bill focus and statehood discussion for New Mexico and Arizona. The House centers on the London dock charge bill and Wagner v. Butler contest with a 40 day window for contest actions and possible adjournment.
Eleven Cuban children who arrived in New York for transport to Rajaj Yoga School at Point Lomb were held for immigration checks and released today. They were moved to Jersey City and began onward travel to their destination on the continental journey.
An annual report to the Interior Secretary notes unusually strong territory growth in New Mexico with expanding freight work and new miles opening. It states territory debt around 010,001 and a property valuation of 1106.74, claiming the assessed figure is far below true market value for lisdble purposes.
An exclusive wire from The Anmoe W Club reports Mr Reed died just after a dramatic farewell at a Washington Dew dinner. The event featured tributes from Major Chron and Representative Joseph d Can, with songs and a toast turning to mourning as the news spread.
Washington reports that a Havana protocol outlining a reciprocity treaty will be signed by General Bliss and Cuban commissioners. The plan seeks U S approval and envisions a terminal treaty after Hay and Quesada draft terms. The protocol would set import duties with a U S preferential rate while Cuba’s congress enacts a separate tariff act increasing duties on non U S imports.
The United States steamship Panther commanded by Wilson arrived at Hampton Roads from San Juan carrying 400 marines who had protected railroad property on the isthmus for over a month. Thirty four sick marines including two officers were taken to the naval hospital at Portsmouth. The rest receive short leave to recuperate. The voyage from San Juan was rough and delayed by two days worsening the soldiers' conditions.
The Eagle Valley Tannery in Ridgeway was destroyed by a morning fire caused by a natural gas explosion in the engine room. Estimated losses run to 75 000 on the building and 250 000 to 300 000 on stock leather and hides, insured. The Elk Tanning Company district is linked to United States Leather Company with George W. Childs as president. Many workers will lose jobs, rebuilding to begin soon.
Exclusive wire reports chaotic lists of ships arriving at New York and Plymouth and Liverpool with destinations including Antwerp Cherbourg Hamburg and Queenstown. Notable vessels include Kroonland Etruria and Lip can with mixed routes and inconsistent spellings.
A largely attended Maas meeting reception was held at the Litay theater for Irish envoys in the country. Senator Thomas M. Patterson of Colorado presided from the platform while several representatives and attendees filled the audience, though Mr. Dillon was detained.
Exclusive wire reports Archbishop Chappelle of New Orleans travels to Rome and Porto Rico to secure settlements on pending church questions. He departs on the Leo M U I I for New York, stating gains will accelerate resolutions without lengthy correspondence. He aims to advance Cuban and Porte Rico interests and the church’s progress for the people involved.
Durham urges next legislature to restrict nonprofit benefit societies acting as insurers and to regulate child life policies and funeral benefit associations with careful supervision. He proposes a minimum age for acceptance and caps on interest, aiming to protect consumers while preserving legitimate rates and coverage.
Douglas H. Pratt, recording secretary of the painters union, says ex-Senator B Hill will represent the union against William Potter who has obtained a restraining order blocking Potter from being considered as a member. The union has not yet complied with the court order and Potter's membership status remains disputed.
Exclusive wire reports the national Civil Federation annual meeting opens tomorrow and runs Wednesday. Topics focus on lessons from the recent cost strike. Delegates include immigrant workers brought by Alfred Mosely, Senator Hanna, Grover Cleveland, Bishop Potter, and President Ellison of Chicago.
Mire New York notes the arrival of the Strong family aboard the Steamer Umicha from Liverpool. Afr and Mrs. Puts tan Bradlee Strong are mentioned with quiet movements and relations to local figures including Osbind and a Parliamine member. The text is fragmented and hard to parse.
An uneven wire notice mentions a local property valued around a uncertain amount and references McPhee and Motionulty, with unclear details about deeds and ownership. The readable text points to a Land/Property matter tied to a Leadville area and dated context.
Former Speaker Thomas Brackett Reed dies at Arlington Hotel Washington after Wrights disease and kidney failure his wife and daughter at his bedside. Reeds remains depart for Portland Maine for Tuesday funeral with Roosevelts and lawmakers attending and simple services planned.
The eminent surgeon Dr Keen argues that knowledge from animal experiments enables precise brain localization and life saving surgery as shown in Midshipman Aiken’s case. He cites failure to treat without opening the skull and urges Senator Gallinger to oppose anti vivisection legislation.
Bishop Spalding of the stake commission delivered a lecture at St Mary’s Church in this city on the Meaning and Worth of Education. About five thousand people crowded the church to hear the speech. The event featured Isha Holan of Scranton among those present, while some in the audience mocked the Bishop’s remarks.
A cryptic note reports the condition of Knowlton following an assault in unclear terms. The account mentions an attorney and a confrontation, with references to injuries described as severe though details are garbled and difficult to interpret.
A chaotic scene unfolded at Madison Square as the Six Day Bicycle Race concluded with jockeying for position and unexpected pauses. Competitors battled in a grueling event that showcased endurance and strategic pace in a tense finish.
Delegates at the Central Labor Union meeting discussed advancing a convention to nominate a recorder candidate and union demands. Speakers named Wild Corless and Thomas Watkins among attendees. a plan urged unionizing retail clerks and boycotting stores without union labor.
Thomas Nast died today at noon after three days illness from yellow fever in Guayaquil. The funeral was held at six, attended by the governor, consular corps, and American colony. Nast, born September 27 1840 in Landau, rose to fame as a cartoonist and was appointed consul general in Cuevas Quill this year.
Austrian orthopaedic surgeon Dr Lorenz toured the hospital for crippled children in Baltimore. He declined an operation and advised physicians on treatment options then attended a dinner at Maryland University Hospital with Dr Mueller and guests from Johns Hopkins.
A garbled report describes a chaotic incident involving a group labeled as sate cormekers and a member of a Dimnean Giang. The piece references a pursuit from a Pine Fatt ADL area and mentions factions and authorities near Weststral with violence and a later pursuit.
A fragmented report describes naval activities near Caracas with uncertain names and events. The text mentions several vessels and commanders, but details remain unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Papal Ball to Filipinos and a wire tug tied at a location, with scattered names and references. Public activity and influences are vaguely described, including a public display and reaction.
Three surveyors from Southey AH MH Cole and MyM Martin were drowned while surveying near Leavenworth in the Wenachie river. Only Cole’s body was recovered as their boat capsized in rapids during crossing.
Readable statements from two Hazleton area employees detail wages hours and conditions as part of a larger move to settle the strike. Commissioners seek precise tabulations of earnings over 1000, 400 to 1000, 800 to 900, and other ranges, plus full and nine hour days and dockage costs. Local figures are under cross examination as labor leaders and company representatives prepare data for a potential amicable adjustment.
Forecast for Moodus calls for colder conditions from Monday into Monday night with northwest winds. Rain is expected Tuesday with a trend toward relief by Wednesday as temperatures fall and stabilize.
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