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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1897
Page
1
Washington diplomats discuss the possible partition of China as powers seek influence and independence from the United States. German and Russian moves at Kiaochow and Port Arthur loom, with Japan remaining neutral while Britain may mass ships near Corea.
France has secured progress in Southeastern China including Tonquin and sends the cruiser Jean Bart to Chinese waters. The Raleigh also travels to the Chinese station, signaling limited impact on any potential territorial struggle.
Senator Quay will no longer reside in Beaver Pennsylvania after buying the Ware homestead in Osburn borough for 75000 dollars. The eleven acre estate overlooks the Ohio river with a large residence and well kept grounds. The property was previously owned by Thomas Hare who bought it years ago from General George W. Cass, former president of the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and hi cuce railroad.
Washington dispatch reports China issuing a decree to curb New Year celebrations amid an eclipse. It urges restraint, changing throne hall ceremonies, halting imperial clan banquets, and urging sober attire and prayer for mercy. The empress dowager merits full ceremonial obeisance.
The fifteenth annual convention of the Modern Language Association closed in Philadelphia with panel readings by prominent educators. The next meeting will be at the University of Virginia. Officers elected include President Alice Forbier Tulane University New Orleans and Secretary James W. Bright Johns Hopkins University among others.
Secretary Long sent to the house naval committee a draft to organize the hospital corps of the United States Navy and regulate its pay. The plan includes 27 officers and 65 hospital stewards with specific monthly salaries, plus apprentices and depots at key naval stations from Portsmouth to Yokohama.
Allentown December 2 There is no clue to the tramps who on Friday night held up and robbed John Kline near Coplay and they are in no danger of pursuit as Kline left yesterday for Germany. Kline worked in the cement works and had savings of several years in his pockets totaling 345 Abstracting 181 from one pocket the highwaymen neglected to rifle a pocket in which 500 was tucked away.
Rev William Frederick Lowk M A pastor of Hodney Street Presbyterian Church has received word from Wales that he was nominated by the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Wales to the chair of Hebrew and the Old Testament at the Presbyterian Theological College at Buta North Wales. He has until February to decide but will probably accept.
New York reports mayor-elect Van Wyek opposing aldermen plans to decorate City Hall and stage a New Year celebration for Greater New York. He aims to take office without any demonstration, but most contracts for the event already exist and the celebration will likely proceed.
Report from Shanghai and Singapore confirms the seizure of Hal Nan island off China's south coast by the French fleet. Chinese offered no opposition while the island is described as part of Hai Nan with rich timber and exports including rice and pearls.
Delegates from Richmond Virginia to Chicago arrive in Columbus to discuss restoring rules from prior tin plate meetings. Participants include George Laughlin Middletown Ohio and others across Ohio Indiana Illinois Pennsylvania and Illinois seek to review the field for a task or agreement.
In New York the unemployed tailors turn to snow shoveling with over 600 workers affected. Mayer Schoenfeld meets trustees of the Baron de Hirsch association to discuss a protracted relocation plan for relief amid East Side overcrowding. A $1 per capita levy is proposed across tailor branches to fund wage defense against the contract system.
New York holders of 200 shares of the Serring Hall Marvin Bote common stock, once in receivership, met to organize a committee to protect their property.
Chicago December 24 The insolvent Fowler Cycle Manufacturing plant and the hook account were sold to Fowler the president of the company. The price paid was 25000.
A life saving crew beached the schooner Virginia Halon near Turner's Lamp on December 2. The vessel was badly damaged and likely would have been a total loss if not for beaching and rescue efforts.
In Camden New Jersey on October 2 George Mor, John Mather, and others faced a motor drawer incident at a local cigar store. Judge Armstrong presided as the case moved toward next proceedings with witnesses sworn.
Washington Dec 29 Representing lumber and allied interests, Poe of the Western Lumbermen’s Association and Theopholus Tunis chairman of the association executive committee have met with Kasson in Washington over reciprocity negotiations. They fear reduced white pine duties would harm producers across Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Pennsylvania New York New England and the Pacific coast.
New York reports promoter William A Brady sent an official challenge to Robert Fitzsimmons after Corbett’s recent defeat, offering $10,000 side stake and $5,000 purse while demanding a fair return match under agreed conditions. Brady accuses Fitzsimmons of avoiding rightful rematch and asserts Corbett’s readiness to defend the title.
New York promoter Dan Stuart says he will travel to Nevada to secure signatures from Fitzsimmons and Corbett for a proposed summer ring contest. He plans parallel matches with Nid Mice Coy and Choynski, and would offer strong purses to winners to settle past rivalries. Stuart aims to be in Chicago by late next week if deals move forward.
Bombay reports 37 deaths and 14 new plague cases in the Mandine district today. Total to date shows 14,257 cases and 18,892 deaths as inhabitants seek safety in night and urgency grows.
A Bridgeport, Connecticut resident known for a prominent but obscure public service role is described. The piece discusses her ties to a local underground railroad station and mentions her home as a local hub for aiding enslaved people seeking freedom.
Secretary of the Navy proposes legislation to amend the law for pensioners admitted to the naval home in Philadelphia. The aim is to restore to the pension fund all pensions diverted due to residency and to restore to the naval hospital all pensions deducted because of beneficiary rules.
Five hundred miners at Ceylon and nearby towns strike after notice that workers will be docked for elna te four bins. The action reflects labor unrest affecting two regions as talks and reports of wage deductions surface.
Robert M. Seymour founder of the benevolont onder of the Kalghie and Ladies of Menor and secretary for the state of Misaouri died at his Maplewood home today from a paralytic stroke.
New York announces the Countess Cantollito formerly Anna Growld gave birth to a child yesterday at the afion of Crore ould. Details remain sparse but the event marks a notable royal sequence.
In Memphis Tennessee on December 8 PF Look a well known business man fell from a hand cot MS Memphis and Barlingtean railway train while sleepwalking. His body was found on the bridge near Jasper Alabama.
In Columbus Ohio a Republican official predicts Hanna will win the Ohio senate race while anti Hanna Republicans led by Charles Kurtz organize in Cleveland and Columbus. The plan hinges on caucus loyalty money and a Democratic fusion to block Hanna with possible Democratic support for speaker and clerk positions.
Republican leaders met in Major Dick's room this afternoon to pledge unity and declare Hanna's re election assured. Some insiders say Kurta predicts Hanna's defeat despite public interviews and confidants continue to doubt Hanna's fate.
John Bergmann a former Chicago moneyed man who drifted into poverty killed himself in his New York room last night by placing a pistol in his mouth and firing it. He left a note urging his money go to a college or hospital and cited poverty and misery as causes.
World correspondent Sylvester Scovel returns to Havana from the Cuban field carrying President McKinley’s letter to General Maximo Gomez. Senor Madrigal and Scovel discussed terms for a potential ceasefire and a formal reply to Washington. Canalejas plans to return to Havana, abandoning a trip to eastern Cuba.
F Henry Wurzer of the University of Notre Dame appoints James Tabor of Indiana University as chairman of the sixth department of the American Republican College league. The move aims to organize Indiana, Kentucky and Iowa clubs and form the Indiana League of College Republican clubs with a national convention planned for Indianapolis in spring.
Fragmentary forecast mentions New York and New England warming conditions with variable winds. Some phrases point to clearing skies around noon or afternoon and possible rain later, but the text is garbled and difficult to interpret with certainty.
Local news overview covers weather with rain and southwesterly winds, labor and political notes including General-President Gompers’s reply to a secretary, and various regional items. Reports mention a fatal roof fall, an inquest, and local market notes with New Year winter context.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, answers Secretary Gage's gold standard paper and anti greenback resolutions. He argues the gold standard harms workers by distorting value, lowering wages, and empowering banks while weakening government control. The letter warns that currency reform could shift power to financial interests and impoverish the many.
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