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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1900
Page
1
Senate plans to advance the Hay-Prince treaty and ship subsidy, displacing the Nicaraguan canal measure. House prepares to pass the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill and a war revenue tax reduction, with brewing interests pushing beer tax cuts and banks backing retained banking taxes.
An 11 year old Pittsburg boy, Frank Adams of 2397 White Avenue, was arraigned in West Side court before Magistrate Mayo. He has run away from home repeatedly, worked for Tate & Son in Pittsburg, and said he returned to New York for life in the metropolis. He was committed to the Gerry Society for return to his parents.
Exclusive AP dispatch reports insurgents retreating from contested points in Luzon as U S forces gain ground. A detachment from the Forty-seventh Infantry failed to land near Pandan after exchange of fire, with two killed and two wounded. Captured ammo, presses, and equipment were destroyed near Barbara. Major Garcon and three subordinates were taken at Pasay. General Aquad’s camp was destroyed and 25 insurgents rounded up. MacArthur approves death sentences for some offenders and commutes others.
Harrisburg reports Dr N C Schaeffer superintendent of public instruction presents figures for the year ending June 1900: 29 390 teachers employed, 1 151 880 pupils enrolled, school and building receipts 4 916 668 69, total expenses 21 476 840. He praises Governor Stone's plan to restore the million dollars cut from the 1900 01 appropriation and urges the money be used to improve schools rather than cut local taxes or fund showy apparatus.
The Queen telegrams King Carlos expressing deep gratitude for hiskind words and the friendly Portugal England understanding. British and Portuguese leaders bid farewell as the squadron sails. dignitaries praise the alliance and its lasting bonds amid South Africa war reflections.
John Philip Sousa and his band will perform at the 1901 Glasgow International Exhibition for four weeks in October. After Glasgow, the group visits London for concerts and plans a tour of Britain and Ireland before returning to the United States around Christmas. Sousa embarks January 3 on a seventeen week tour visiting 160 U S cities, with June dates at Buffalo Pan-American and a two week Pittsburgh exposition prior to sailing for England.
John McAuliffe a 70 year old white artist known for horse paintings and trotting subjects was killed when he fell from a window at his New York residence. He was born in Ireland and immigrated in the 1800s. Survived by a widow three sons and one daughter. Several orders remained unfinished.
An traveling agent for Wed Brothers, J Walters, was found dead in a room at the Hellion hotel this morning after a violent day. He had a bloodied forehead and collapsed, leaving behind a widow and four children. The body will be sent to Washington for further examination.
A dispatch from Cazenovia reports a blaze that destroyed the Cazenovia Woolen and Felt Company mills and two houses nearby. Estimated losses run into the tens of thousands of dollars.
Exclusive Wire reports Mr Wruger attended a morning religious service at the cathedral where the congregation sang the Boer anthem as he withdrew. He later conferred with Mr Gleichman, president of the second chamber.
An exclusive wire from The Associated Press highlights America’s economic and political progress on the world stage. The editorial argues that the United States faces challenges from Europe but remains unyielding in its global influence.
Blase Aguirre, a native Texan, was sentenced to death by a Mexican tribunal for murder in the first degree. He had led a border raid, killed Juanez Cajeda, fled to Texas, was captured by American officers, extradited eight months ago, and now faces execution.
Exclusive wire reports that several ships arrived in New York and other ports while a Bucharest despatch states Romania ended negotiations with a major brand and oil company over lease of petroleum fields.
New York detectives arrest a wanted suspect described as a dangerous man from Pittsburg after an extensive pursuit. The exclusive wire report from Associated Arena notes rapid mobilization and custody transfer to authorities.
New York detectives, acting on Pittsburg police tips, hunted an alleged black male named Henry Mason alias George Christian for a September Pittsburg murder. Tracked to a house, Mason fled to the New York Central tracks and was captured but held for Pittsburg authorities.
John M. Brogman a wealthy farmer near Fremont files for divorce claiming unbearable life after Bryan's defeat due to his wife ridiculing his political views since the campaign. He says he bore jibes for four years hoping for a chance in 1900 to change the outcome.
Exclusive wire reports that all foreign envoys except Sir Ernest Satow have instructions backing a joint note. A Tuesday meeting is planned, with signatory options if Britain accepts. Prince Ching indicates Emperor Kwanz Su may return once terms protect his dignity and safety. General Ture Fu Asting is banished, seen as a gesture toward terms with the powers.
Santa Fe officials claim the strike backbone is broken and normal operation will return within two weeks. General manager H A Mudge offers promotions to nonstriking operators and hints rehiring barred for strikers. In San Bernardino orange trade faces losses as about one hundred carloads a day await shipping. All southern California railway operators obeyed the strike order and quit work.
Exclusive wire reports Martin and Cass Lippenott attempted a rowing trip in a gale on the Delaware river at noon. Their boat swamped near quidstream. Martin, three years old, drowned. Lippenott was rescued after a severe icy water struggle. The child leaves a wife and family.
Exclusive report from The Associated states the emir’s health is improving with weight restored and organs returning to normal. Rosa, St. Petersburg, December bulletin notes the sick majesty’s status as of today.
Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Proms Pittsburg Pec detail 2,076,900 bushels of coal shipped to southern points today. The figures reflect ongoing supply movements as rail routes carry fuel southward amid market demand.
A heavy gale ten miles off Erie sinks the S. H. Foster in tow of the Iron Duke. Eight men drown including John Bridge and several crew from Port Austin, Mich. Captain Ashley of the Iron Duke reports a brutal storm with no distress signals before the wreck. The Foster valued at 19000 dollars carried 1500 tons of ore. no insurance. Lifesaving crews found no wreckage.
The morning edition highlights general notices on wages for second class offices in England and Portugal Fraternine Dowth follows a storm on Lake Erie and a weekly congressional programme The Carbondale department includes advertisements Editorial notes cover the postmasters general report and local criminal court cases Sermon by Rov e Rvoe Meroe and a note on local men of the hour mention funds tied up in city treasuries The Northeast Permivilnin News and financials wrap up with industrial world updates
Washington Sept 9 The next step in the Chinese situation is the formal presentation of the agreement among powers at Pekin for reparation for Boxer outrages. The method remains unknown but likely through the dean of the diplomatic corps. The document states terms for negotiations with China and will be presented as a formality before final settlement talks.
Archbishop Ireland argues in St. Patrick’s sermon that the pope should retain independent temporal authority within the Vatican and condemns Italian interference. He asserts the pope’s status as civilly subject only to the Church, warns of foreign influence, and defends the papal prerogatives as essential to Catholic universality.
Samuel Griffen, a former Maine sailor from the blown up battleship Maine, was shot and killed in Paterson New Jersey. He and Herman Harris were handling a revolver when it discharged, Griffen dying two hours later after exonerating Harris.
Shanghai reports the Chu Chau Fu Taotai Chu Chau official involved in the July upheaval and eluding capture has been detained near Su Chau and headed to Hang-Chau-Fu. United States consul general in Shanghai notes plans to depart for the United States on leave.
The Ledger reports that the anthracite coal trade is preparing for winter with lake navigation closed and shipments to Buffalo and other lake ports halted. Rail transport remains costly, demand stays strong for eastern ports and home markets, bins are full, and companies push coal forward to recoup strike losses. Prices are maintained across markets.
Major John McBride of the Boer army arrives on the La Bretagne at quarantine. He led the Irish brigade recruited in the United States under Colonel Blake and was named commander on May 4. McBride, a Mayo native, endorses the Boer cause and predicts eventual victory. He traveled from Lorenzo Marques to Paris before reaching New York.
The article outlines that assessors’ discretion decides distinctions among city, suburban, and agricultural property. It permits a business tax on total receipts and notes broad authority to tax water companies or similar corporations. Liquor license revenue will double, and a poll tax of one dollar per resident taxpayer replaces the occupation tax.
City officials face major revenue regulation as Scranton shifts from third to second class. Assessors must revalue all property on actual cash value and classify into city suburban or agricultural lists. The process follows 1805 second class rules, with appeals possible to court but seldom used. Pittsburg and Allegheny settings show high suburban shares and strict classifications guiding the system.
December forecast notes a foreseen warm day and a Tuesday with mainly fresh northerly winds. It mentions eastern Pennsylvania fair conditions and a chilly period with unsettled air.
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