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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1895
Page
1
The United Press reports a wide blizzard across the United States. Snow and ice paralyze travel from Tennessee to Philadelphia, with railways, streetcars, and roads blocked. Cattle die in the West as temperatures drop to record lows across multiple states.
New York reports Miss Anna Gould, George Goulds youngest sister, engaged to Count De Castellano of Mart a. They plan a New York wedding in spring after meeting at a Paris reception. The Count is a handsome 28 year old, son of the Marquis de Castellano, a wealthy noble family. George Gould confirmed the engagement to a United Press representative.
Chicago Feb 7 The Debs case advanced as William Jolinson a colored porter testified about subpoenas for Pullman to appear in court Deputy Marshal Jones failed to locate Pullman at his rooms and the defense sought to compel Secretary Sweet to produce him Contempt of court may follow if Pullman is proved to have evaded service Debs was recalled and questioned anew on the strike affair with cross examination focusing on Pullman employment and the boycott.
Shelbyville Indiana February 7 United Press reports a cave near the Blue River where Oscar Lawrence widow, once a Mission Sabbath school teacher, now lives with a dog in abject poverty. She says she is content to remain, despite being found by locals and authority.
Fire today caused extensive damage to the Franklin Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Johnstown California. The blaze drenched the building and left the old stone structure heavily damaged and toppled in parts as firefighters battled the flames.
The Fair Will case before Judge Blackton adjourned for two weeks to allow heirs’ attorneys to prepare for challenging the will. In Brooklyn Mayor Achler vetoed a aldermen resolution revoking franchises of the Brooklyn Heights trolley company and the Atlantic Avenue Mallard company.
London reports negotiations on the pricing and portion of the new United States loan will conclude tomorrow. About 90 million dollars of the loan will be taken with London taking half.
The assembly this morning passed the bill prohibiting box ing or exhibiting performances in the state. The measure aims to curb boxing displays and related depictions.
The House defeated all proposed relief measures after a long debate over funding methods and amendments. Democrats and Populists opposed the administration plan while Republicans largely backed it, with extensive division over bonds, silver, and bank provisions. The session ended with adjournment at 6.20.
A crime scene describing a burglary ends with the location set ablaze. The thief and victim fled as gasoline was spread, igniting a blaze soon after the robbery, risking widespread damage as authorities pursue leads.
A two story brick Woodbine Machine and Tool Company building caught fire today. Thirty eight workers escaped by jumping from windows as several employees suffered burns and injuries. one man sustained serious burns while others had facial and hand injuries. The $5,000 blaze caused substantial damage to the structure.
A damaged schooner wreckage identified as the T. P. Dison drifted ashore at Pauls Point Lambert's Cove on the north side of Martha's Vineyard. Three drowned crewmen lay atop the cabin frozen in ice, with local residents and officials confirming bodies including Captain Joseph Hokwith and Martin Letmate among the dead. The vessel likely struck a ledge entering Vineyard Sound during yesterday's gale.
Conductor Volkenson severely injured when a trolley car derailed on a steep grade in Raston Pa during a snowstorm. Motorman Trexler lost control, the car struck a rear brake, and a single passenger escaped. Volkenson was removed to Easton Hospital with serious head and body injuries.
Harrisburg and Gettysburg news report House and Senate actions. D W Powell named statistics collector for the Bureau of Industrial Statistics, effective March 1. Bills discussed or passed include highway bridge finance, water utility control, and judicial salary increases. Huntingdon Reformatory aid approved. debates over fence removal rules and related constitutional points. House adjourned to tomorrow at 2 PM.
A cablegram from the Pennsylvania Nautical School reports the ship Saratoga arriving at Skitt in the harbor of Tasee Terre, a town with 4,000 residents whose main industry is sugar. The vessel left Barbados Tuesday for St Kitts, beating its schedule with fine weather, and is set to sail to St Thomas by February 28.
The article depicts a tense scene as guests depart after a dispute with Bryant. Little considers arrest before deciding to hide his anger and pursue another attempt at wedlock. He obtains a duplicate of a letter and hints an elopement may follow the previous sensational event.
In St Louis on a February day the Mexican secretary of foreign relations Jenicho Mauriv denied reports that Guatemala had retired from ground claims. He said Mexico remained hopeful war could be averted though no near path to an amicable boundary settlement was shown.
A trolley car running from Nanticoke to Wilkes-Barre was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive at the South Wilkes-Barre crossing. The crash reduced the car to wood, but all passengers escaped injury besides shocks. Motorman Andrew Elliott failed to stop as brakes failed and the current reversed. An elderly Plymouth woman leaped from a platform as the train, twenty minutes late, sped past the wreck.
A major blaze in Mount Carmel Pennsylvania destroyed five store buildings, costing about 50 000 with 30 000 insured. Key losses included Bollén shoe store 26 000 insurance 7 000, Goldschmidt clothing 6 000 insurance 3 000, Mingeh dry goods 2 000, Jennie Smith millinery 1 000, Shoener confectionery 9 000 insured 1 500, others 0 00 to 1 040.
Two members of the Hi Cook gang Jim French and Verdigris Kil were killed while attempting to rob a store at Cutosa fifteen miles east of Tulsa Oklahoma. Sam T brs wine, the store manager, was shot and seriously injured. TheCook gang is described as a noted criminal group now largely wiped out.
The victim Alm Bowers a well known patent medicine seller in Denver was murdered robbed and his store burned after midnight. His body showed deep wounds including a mashed head gashed right side and hatchet marks with two gunshots. A diamond stir wore a large gem valued about $1000 and a bag of silver were taken.
The Denison House in Indianapolis suffered a major blaze on February 7 with flames from an overheated flue and possible arson. The hotel sustained about 50 000 in losses, with furniture damage at 15 000, as part of the roof collapsed and Fireman Frank Nutter was seriously burned.
State news notes report a firm decision on the Bohuylill river project with a 70,000 ton estimate, Newmanstown residents subscribe £5,000 for a trolley route, and Anthrieite coal miners face destitution claims. Costs to cover freight for the Philadelphia and Reading line at Reidie are reduced. a Willhameport alderman awards a funeral sermon sponsorship. an Allentown hotel worker dies after clothing is burned by a stove fire.
William Sumner Wyse claims hypnotic influence by his wife led to a transfer of $150,000 and a later settlement. The suit, filed in superior court, follows years of marital strain and Wyse’s claim that a release forfeiting rights to his property was induced during a perceived manipulation.
Mrs Gresham and her son drowned while crossing a river when the toe broke under them. Rev T C Gresham, a Baptist minister and secretary of the South Carolina State Baptist convention, reached shore with their daughter Mir. The tragedy occurred as they attempted to move toward Spartansburg for a new pastorate.
Our sale continues all week with muslins sheetings counterpanes and related fabrics offered at rock bottom prices for shoppers seeking affordable dress textiles and home linens.
A laborer named Charles Mannine from the Clay Works at Wanlmansee was found today by a squad of section men of the South Jersey militia frozen to death.
Fragmentary notice reports Sir William Harcourt’s illness and bed rest, President Fawr visiting Havre, a pension for a Canadian prime minister’s widow, Spain’s monarchical action, US Cuba trade topic, and a French parliamentary amnesty move affecting General Houlatger.
Madison Bryant a wealthy farmer in Verre Haute Indiana prevented the marriage of his daughter to Ford Littl by burning the license as the ceremony was about to begin in front of fifty guests. He then escorted Littl to another room and seized the document, returning to the parlor with the license.
The president nominates General Z. Mc Schofield to lieutenant general and Tracy of New York to succeed Ker al Bissell who retires for law practice. Rumors say Hornblower may be named to succeed Justice Jackson after his retirement.
Snow likely in the morning with a fall in the afternoon. Colder conditions follow as north winds shift to the northwest. The forecast calls for gusty gales in the morning, turning northwest later in the day.
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