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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1897
Page
1
A Cuban autonomist governor in Santa Clara denounces a brutal act against Lieutenant Colonel Ruiz and calls for unified public action toward autonomy and justice. The report notes press reaction, U.S. interest, and tensions surrounding peace talks and leadership pressures in Cuba.
The Philadelphia paper publishes a letter from “A Distinguished Resident” in Mayana claiming bribery and assassination schemes tied to Cuban Autonomist politics. It describes a Cuban envoy to New York seeking arms depots and hospital locations for an alleged raid, with emphasis on General Gomez and plan to fund upheaval. The message also references Juan Jose Hoban and his son Luis, insurgent leadership in Sagua, noting expatriation of the father.
New York The Times reports a general and marked price advance by major cracker makers including American Biscuit and Manufacturing, New York Biscuit, and United States Biscuit companies. Increases reach up to 2 percent on staple brands, while finer grades rise less. retail impact expected to be minimal and not broadly felt by consumers.
Wilkes Barre reports representative James R. Griner claims mental instability after shooting and killing his stepdaughter Caroline Schaeffer. Neighbors and associates note long running financial troubles and paranoid remarks about enemies, with Griner insisting newspapers reveal his story and blaming others for his act.
A New York report mentions Deo Dru ProdorjoK Sharp found dead in a bathroom with suggestive injuries and a broken nose. Police entertain the theory of murder as officials seek clues regarding the dead woman and possible assault.
In Albany county, two laborers and a woodsman were killed when a dynamite blast aboard a railroad construction project at Clearwater exploded as they warmed the charge near a fire. The victims were Wilea, Pee, and Charlesiffons.
A series of earthquakes centered near Kutensky have shaken the Smyrna region in Asia Minor. The tremors have caused considerable damage with fatalities and many injuries reported.
Milwaukee December action saw Walter Banger ride the Hull mile unpaced in a record time of one minute. The event highlighted sprint pacing and set a new benchmark for the distance.
A letter from Secretary Gage to President Gompers argues the Federation of Labor unjustly denounces financial theories. He contends abandoning the gold standard would harm the economy and warns that a breakdown in the monetary system would hurt workers and industry.
The notorious elk terrorizing Forest Park paddock for weeks was killed Sunday morning by Nat Wetzel of the Western Game Company. The animal, brought from Chicago after a series of attacks including two men at Chicago park, had repeatedly endangered visitors and staff.
In Wilmington Bel December 62 Squire Kelley and Barch Rollins colored accuse Garrett of spreading false reports. After testimony the squire said Such men are modern judges lying about their neighbors and warned Christy Whe to be locked up in default of a peace bond.
Fragmentary item notes Senator Thoms to travel from Washington to view matters with Governor Blick and to consult with the president during the holiday period. Mentions dates in December and March and possible appointments.
Bethlehem Iron company chipped nearly two tons of armor plates for the battleship Kearsarge as part of a December shipment to Newport News. The work occurred at Bethlehem Pennsylvania with plates produced for the superstructure of the ship.
An accident at Owl's Head killed Dee Theil Brogie of Burne and Willie Dolan of Whipgleville while in the act of kidding Dian Theil. Malone, SN. ., and others were injured when a felled tree collapsed. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
Washington Dec 22 Senator Allison chairing the Senate committee on appropriations announces the sub committees for this session. List includes Agriculture Cullom Qt Perkins Pottlerew Bory and others. Army Quay Hale Sewell Faulkner Peery Doucleney Hale Allison Quay Cockrell Teller. Diplomatic and Consular Hale Poking Cullom Faulkner Murphy. District of Columbia Allison Wullom Sewell Cockrell Gorman. Fortifications Perking Pile Cullom Murphy Gorman. etc. River and harbor bill to go to conference committee.
Washington reports detail the killing of two American sailors in Japan, Montgomery at Yokohama and Eppe at Nagasaki, both sober and murdered by boatmen. Tokyo arrests have been few and the U S states seeks fuller accountability, though Japanese officials downplay the seriousness.
Mishawaka Indiana reports the death of Inez Oliver, 20, of Scottsboro Pennsylvania, found unconscious at the home of Solomon Bushman. Doctors failed to revive her. coroner holds verdict pending further investigation. Two men are under surveillance as arrests expected tomorrow. Oliver leaves a father and two sisters in Indianapolis and Chicago.
Samuel Mills and Frank Powers confessed to bankrolling a Sun day night drug store robbery in New York. James Stach, a Westerner, was charged but claimed no involvement. Powers admitted planning the theft with Mills, pulling a gun, and taking ten dollars. a weapon discharged, wounding one clerk.
A man registering as Edward Irving, believed to be Siward J. Epstein, died by his own actions today at the Mille hotel by drinking. He was about 46, leaving an open letter to the public and nine letters to George J. Boakin, Julius J. Bach, and Solomon Oppenheimer. The note spoke of failed attempts to find work and bade farewell to his wife and child.
The Illinois Supreme Court today held that only the heads of departments in Chicago are not subject to the civil service law. Chief Justice Philips dissented as the majority favored the ruling, which nullifies many mayoral appointments by Mayor Carter J. Fairivon after his succession of ex-Mayor Awifl, a Republican.
U S Germany reciprocity talks are practically suspended with no prospects for concessions. Articles for a potential deal would involve a 20 percent tariff cut on some products, but sugar remains a sticking point. France and Britain face similar delays while Britain West Indies talks move slowly toward an agreement.
Budapest reports Premier Aaron Bantty defending a provisional extension of the mausgleleh while weighing an independent Hungarian customs regime by 1834. He favors Austria talks if Hungary’s rights and interests are respected, and urges calm to avoid disruption and economic harm. The stance drew applause from the Right but provoked uproar from elsewhere.
Warrants issued for Howard Whitaker president of the Indefil fishnay company Corwin A. Boehect president of the Southern Blecith company Jen Beatly president of the Union Depot railway and Captain Robert McCulloch general manager of Cass avenue and Pair Ground railway. They are charged with failing to provide vestibules during November December January and February and March as required by a Missouri statute enacted last session.
Mayor Varrinon of Chicago was asked to attend the New York civic parade and carnival at City Hall on New Year’s Eve honoring Greater New York officials. If he cannot attend a city representative will read the delegation’s message.
A delegation of New York fur garment importers met with Secretary Howell at the Treasury and later with President to urge delaying enforcement of the pelagic seal skins ban. They argue customs can identify contraband from Pribilof island skins and request exemption for imports purchased in London before approval. The act may be signed after December 26 and not apply to skins shipped before then.
Massachusetts Governor Roger Wolcott attended the New England Society dinner at Horticultural Hall in Philadelphia on Forefathers Day. Speakers urged a renewed spirit of independence and civic duty, recalling Plymouth Rock and Pilgrim heritage. a 300 year old Delft church box was presented to the society.
Twenty people were injured at a grade crossing between Pasaic and Delaware, New Jersey, when a stage carrying passengers was struck by a train. Several victims, all from Pasaic, were listed as seriously hurt or fatally injured, including driver William Crane and passengers William Moran Charles Swenkle Michael Hurne Lena Bennett and others.
An explosion of fire damp at Kaleor Biultzgwel pit in Doyumlund Prussia caused eight deaths and seven injured workers. Rescue efforts and casualty handling are underway as authorities appraise the disaster.
Fragmentary record lists names including Withington Bec Pennsyl vania and Original Henry C. Diverse Powell Bradford C Inoreast Adron FF Coon Canton Bradford with no discernible event or context. No dates places organizations or outcomes are clearly defined in readable text.
Partly cloudy cooler. General Republic party nominations for the state convention. Negotiations with Germany. Gage nephew to the Federation of Labor. Spaniards condemn rulz booting. Notable bat ie from Spaniards. Leeds programmes in churches. Press commentary. Bishop Talbot acceptance. Edward Reevis shot by Trayorm. New York coal trade rumor. Excendas of the yy inspector and merchants. West Bid and Bulut, Lickawanka County happenings. Markets.
Dee S‑John J. Shep herd, broker, charged with embezzlement by Frack DeHaas Hobios, bound over in common pleas court by Justice Hunder in the afternoon. Bond posted for the amount.
Washington December 2 reports Leander P. Mitchell of Indiana will soon be appointed by the president to the position of assistant comptroller of the treasury, succeeding the resigned Mr. Bowers.
The Republican State Committee selected June 2 1908 as the next Harrisburg convention date to nominate governors and other officials. Auditing shows a $3120.88 deficit. Lebanon’s Ralph Hutchinson Light and Potter’s Charles A Stebbins clash over representation and seating amid party factionalism and objections to assembly rules.
League announces a kneeling committee framed for the next convention. Lebanon, Wiker-Haire and Mittebire clubs join Alleriiie and Parire to unite efforts to secure the gathering place. Applicants include Th. Mion, Bobet, and other league members in Ware.
New York reports arrivals of multiple liners including Majestic and Britannic with calls from Liverpool Amsterdam Rotterdam Antwerp and other ports. The list notes ships docked in New York as December 2 with several names and origins indicated in terse navic fragments.
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