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22 Dec 1896
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Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1896
Page
1
Deadly Balti more No 2 Mine Blast Shocks Wilkes-Barre
A powerful explosion at Baltimore No 2 shaft of the Delaware and Hudson Coal Co in Wilkes-Barre Pa followed a fire fight and trapped miners Many rescued but 14 workers on the plane survived while others were overcome by after damp Smoke and gas hinder rescue efforts with 1000 people gathering as crews searched for missing men and the exact cause remained uncertain with theories ranging from gas ignition to dynamite detonation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Baltimore No
Delaware and Hudson Coal Company
Matthews
Eight O'Clovk
Owen Marley
Anthony Mulisky
Charles Burger
Foote
John Smeiger
Abrams Dunston
Michael Conway
Jacob Stevens
John Mulvey
Michael Champo
Frank Howard
Ernest Johnston
Michael Krulehaw
William Lippero
Christian Bangor
Panic at Chicago Banks Triggers Runs and Closures
Chicago faces a banking crisis as the National Bank of Illinois and four private banks close or suspend operations. Depositors rush for cash while a clearing house meeting pledges 75 percent loan advances to creditors. The Dearborn Street national bank shuts after revealing a 2.1 million loan to Calumet Electric Street Railroad, raising fear of further failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Bank of Illinois
Capital
Halilithes
Dreyer & Co
Wasmansdorff
Reinman
Roseland Savings Bank
Roseland
Clearing House Association
Clearing House Committee
National Bank of Ilinois
Calumet Electric Street Railroad Company
Drever & Co
Robert Berger
Drever
George Schneider
National Bank
Dearborn Street
Garden City Banking and Trust Company
Kocherberger
Labor Leaders Meet in Cincinnati Debate Labor Representation
The American Federation of Labor session in Cincinnati includes a law committee resolution to exclude local trades unions and local federal unions from conventions, provoking concerns for fishermen without national bodies. The meeting also reaffirms no action urging direct popular election of U S senators and instructs the executive council to propose a bill restricting streetcar companies from using United States Mall branding on their cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
Committee On Law
American Federation
United States
Congress
United States Mall
Resolution urges full congressional probe into Carnegie Steel armor plate
A resolution calls for the fullest investigation by Congress into Carnegie Steel’s alleged violation of contract by supplying armor plate of inferior quality. The American Federation of Labor will not recognize musicians' organizations unless affiliated with the American Federation of Musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Steel Company
United States
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Musicians
American Federation of Musicians
Billet Pool Meeting Discusses Open Market Question
Representatives of leading billet pool manufacturers gathered at the Holland House New York to debate the open market issue and a potential rail billet understanding. Major L S Bent of the Pennsylvania Steel Company presided as the association, formed in April, explored two main proposals and the Bellaire Steel Company’s position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bessemer Steel
American Bessemer Steel Association
Billet Pool
Holland House
Hellaire Stegl Company
Bellaire
L. 8. Bent
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Stackhouse
Cumbria Tron Company
Major Bent
Pennsylvivania Steel Company
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Speckert Surrenders in Embezzlement Case
Speckert, president of the German American Title Co, returned to Loulaville and surrendered after four months on embezzlement charges. The company failed for several hundred thousand dollars and was found to be a wreck. He pleaded guilty to arraignment and posted bail for February 24, while promising a statement implicating others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loulaville
Kye Dee
A. J. Speckert
Speckert
Wully
Title Company
Navy Vessels depart for Southern Cruise from Quarantine
The United States cruiser New York and battleship Maine left Quarantine near noon bound for Hampton Roads to join other ships of the North Atlantic Squadron for a southern cruise preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Maine
Hampton Roads
Du Pont Powder Mills Expand at Carvery's Point
In Gibbstown near Paulsboro five new buildings rise at the Carvery's Point plant as the Du Pont mills work day and night to fill large government orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulsboro
N. J
Dupont
Carvery's Point
Gibbstown
Carvery's
Woman killed in railroad yard accident at Pixmouth
Mrs. John Carey of Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania dies after being struck by a locomotive in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad yards at Pixmouth. Authorities say the incident occurred today and the woman was instantly killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
John Carey
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Pixmouth
Todey
No Agitation Over The Cuban Affair In Senate
Washington Dec 21 There was little excitement in the senate over the Cuban independence resolution. Senators offered substitutes while Mr Cameron reported the committee plan. The debate will continue tomorrow as West supports a congressional decision on recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republic of
Cuba
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Committee On Foreign Relations
West
Missouri
United States
Congress
Senate
Hill
New York
Committee
Bacon
Georgia
Executive Department
Chilton
Texas
Spain
Foreign Relations Committee
Prominent Men Back Cuban Resolution Added Report
Senators Mille and Morgan joined in an added report on the Cuban resolution, endorsing the majority view while presenting extra reasons for passage. The Senate passed Mr Call's resolution on American citizens imprisoned in Spanish penal settlements and directed a state department report on naturalized citizens’ arrests and Ceuta prisoners. The House debated the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill, focusing on library control, with the Quig substitute rejected 27 to 85. The librarian’s salary was cut from 6000 to 5000, and the immigration bill was taken up for conference on amendments. The House conferees include Batholdt Danford and Wilgon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Call
Cameron
Mille
Texas
Morgan
Alabama
Foreign Relations Committee
Mr. Call
Secretary of State
United States
Ceuta
State Department
House
Quige
Committee On Appropriations
Mesers, Bingham
Penn
Cannon
Cummings
N. Y
Qhuiga
Shafroth
Col
Civil Service Committee
Evans
Messrs
Batholdt
Danford
Wilgon
Sympathy for Cuba Motion Noted in Italian Chamber
In Rome today a radical member gave notice of a motion expressing sympathy with Cuban insurgents. Prime Minister Di Rudin signaled the ministry would oppose it, drawing strong protests from radicals. Abrimiani asserted the radicals would join other civilized nations in hoping for Cuban victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Dee
Chamber of Deputies
Radical Party
Marquis di Rudin
Chamber
Signor Imbriani
London Comments on Canovas Utterances
Pall Mall Gazette lauds Canovas but says his bluff lacks business sense. Guiette urges a shift from immobility to decisive action to use the remaining months of his tenure. Buffalo crowd watches Tommy Ryan stop Hilly McCarthy in seven rounds as McCarthy’s seconds throw in the sponge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Senor Canovas
Spain
Cuba
Pall Mall Gazette
Gugette
Buffalo
Tommy Hyan
Syracuse
Hilly McCarthy
Australia
Empire Athletic Club
McCarthy
Emnee Y
Armstrong Defeats Strong in Nineteenth Round Bout
Hob Armstrong of Chicago defeated Charley Strong of Newark in the nineteenth round at the Hawlway Athletic Club tonight. Armstrong emerged victorious in a S round contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hob Armstrong
C Cicago
Charley Strong
Newark
N. J
Hrawlway Athletic Club
Armstrong
Suburban Happenings and Financial News Briefs
Weather indicates light snow and colder conditions today. Foreign Relations Committee chair Cameron reports on Cuban policy. Wilkes-Barre hosts a major mine explosion scene. state treasurer releases a report. Chicago banks collapse and Wall Street review noted. A special criminal court session covers a murder-like case. Editorials and press comments follow with school chatter and insurance wrangles. Local suburban notices wrap the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Wilkes-Harre
Chicago
State Treasurer Haywoods Yearly Financial Report Released
Harrisburg reports show general fund receipts of 12 695 127 dollars and sinking fund receipts of 300 000 dollars for year ending November 30. Major receipts include taxes on corporation stock and limited partnerships 3 828 262 44 dollars and taxes on gross receipts 711 862 9T. Expenditures total 11 004 517 97 with diverse departments listed from judiciary to public instruction and state libraries. Sinking fund payments total 276 375 50 dollars covering loans redeemed interest and relief notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Haywood
Amayne
United States Government
Erie
Judiciary
Executive Department
State Department
Auditor General's Department
Treasury Department
Attorney General's Department
Department of Internal Affairs
Department of Public Instruction
Adjutant General's Department
Chickamauga and
Chattanooga
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Central Pacific Bonds Awarded by Washington Treasury
Bonds totaling 2 78 000 first mortgage issue of Central Pacific Railroad were opened at the treasury. J P Morgan & Co of New York guaranteed purchase at par and interest or none. Awards to Boeyer & Co Kuhn Loeb & Co Aeschel & Co and others were announced with prices and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Treasury Department
J. P. Morgan &O
New York
Morgan Company
Boeyer & Co
Central Pacific
Thead
Central Pacific Iss
Wok
Kuhn, Loel & Co
Union Pacific
Mees
Union Pacife
Ariel
Sulede
Kansas Pacific
Aschel & Co
Tos
Black Diamond’s Record on Lehigh Valley Route
The Black Diamond Express set a new record on the Lehigh Valley line. Dec 1 from Wilkes-Barre at 1 50 p.m. ran 95 miles to Sayre in 108 minutes with a 3 minute water stop, arriving 10 minutes late, then from Sayre at 1 37 p.m. reached Geneva at 7 1 p.m. on time, covering 73 1/2 miles in 78 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dee
Lehigh Valley
Hue
Wilkes-Baorre
Sayre
Laceyville
Geneva
Dynamiters Depart for Cuba from Sault Ste Marie
A band of thirty to forty men including miners and others has left Sault Ste Marie to meet elsewhere and then ship for Cuba to assist insurgents, with one expert in dynamite guiding the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Come Point
Cuba
Lalanree Grosjean Tin Plate Plant Near Stoppage
Harrisburg December 21 The Lalanree Grosjean tin plate mill has nearly ceased operations due to labor disputes over the discharge of an employee. The company aims to suppress a move to organize a branch of the Amalgamated association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Lalanree- Grosjean Tin Pa Mille
Amalgamated Association
Weather Outlook for Middle States and New York
New York reports overcast to fall weather today with fresh variable winds and light coastal snow, followed by near stationary temperatures. By Wednesday expect partly cloudy to fair skies, warmer conditions, and fresh southwest to south winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Middle States
Finleys Holiday Goods Offer Silk and Satin Apparel
Finleys Holiday Goods lists black and fancy silks and satins with an elegant line of evening shades. Moire velours in black and evening shades highlight the selection.
Hatibe ws Brothers Paint Products Catalog
Hatibews Brothers offers a range of coatings and finishes including Atlantic Lead French Zinc enamel paints carriage paints Reynolds pure colors wood finish Crockett preservative ready mixed tinted glass paint and strictly pure linseed oil with guaranteed quality and variety for home and ship use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Crockett
Also Mentioned on This Page
GLOBE
Baltimore No. 2
Speckert Surrenders
Uncle Sam
Mr. Cameron
Senator Cameron
Europe
Poland
America
Monroe
New Nationa
Great Britain
Mexico
John Russell
France
England
Confederate States of America
Russia
President Grant
Grant
Madrid
Cleveland
Insurgenta
Colombia
Richard Olney
Tommy Ryan
McCarthe
Wall Street Review and Marketr
Criminal Court
MR. Haywood
Central Pacific Bonds
Black Diamond
Lehigh Valley Flyer
Niles
Dynamiters
Herald
Finley
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming Ave
Weichel’s
Spruce St
Dime Bank
Hatibews Brothers
Atlantic
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