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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1895
Page
1
Widespread blizzard paralyzes railroads from Pennsylvania to Florida. Snow and cold cripple trains, cut power, and halt daily life as towns report drifts up to ten feet. Florida reports ruined crops and lost fruit while Atlantic coast residents face coal shortages and frostbound conditions.
A Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese torpedo boats sinking Ting Yuen at Wei-Hai-Wei and later Wei-Yuen Li Yuen and Paohua. Chefoo reports bombardment beginning Feb 2 with foreigners arming and town gates barricaded as troops landed nearby and attacked eastern forts.
Two Reading brakemen, Theodore Ribble and a second unnamed man, were sent out at 6.05 am to flag trains from a Reading bound snowbound train near Prescott. They have not returned and are feared lost in snow drifts or frozen to death as searching parties continue to seek them.
United Prensa reports Major General Schofield has become a full lieutenant general after 4 PM one afternoon. A War Department notary went to his home to administer the oath of office.
The big winter storm disrupted Lebanon with severe snowfall and paralyzed Bristol. Public roads in Phoenixville were drifted and travel impeded. Reading reported ten inches of snow blocking trains and highways. Wells froze across western Pennsylvania, trains were delayed by snow on tracks in Lancaster, and Harrisburg street activity halted. Officials and residents faced frozen pipes, with some houses damaged by thawing water, and trolley routes from Media to Chester blocked, passengers sent home by sleigh.
Washington hearings focus on two president messages. One warns of bonds and treasury aid while the other protests Hawaii court martial sentences against Americans. Debates touch on Queen Liliuokalani and potential government remonstrance amid rising tensions.
Snow shovelers on the Reading railroad near Leesport were struck by a passenger train. Isaac Long, a track hand, died with a second man injured. Fred Smith, 30, died of exposure at Wernersville. Daniel Hinckley, a miller from Adamstown, perished in Gouglerville after being overcome by cold.
A man entered a Wilkin son Works building and attacked an employee named Law with a hammer after challenging his claim to a job. Law found unconscious in darkness with Sweney dead in a blood pool. police had not yet located the assailant.
A caboose on a freight train between Auburn and Pine Grove slid down a 60 foot embankment during a snow storm near Stanhope. A following train struck the caboose after a failed warning signal. Conductor F Huntsinger and several brakemen were badly hurt as the caboose caught fire and burned.
Frank Smallwood of Near Brownsville was beaten and tortured by burglars who bound him, blindfolded him, and burned his feet on red hot coals in a horrific attempt to reveal hidden cash. Neighbors found him unconscious with bleeding feet. Police suspect Coley outlaw associates.
A California branch trolley car caromed down Woods Run hill near Pleasantville. The motorman and conductor leapt clear while passengers rode the runaway. The car derailed and struck a bridge end 160 feet below. Three passengers were badly hurt but none seriously.
Canton Ohio February 5 Sample C George a farmer has begun suit in common pleas court against George D Saxton a wealthy retired capitalist and brother in law of Governor McKinley for 20000 damages for alleged alienation of his wifes affections Mrs George a dressmaker his rooms in the Saxton block She went to South Dakota and secured a divorce The plaintif charges that the expenses were defrayed by Saxton.
A fatal incident in Connellsville Pennsylvania occurred when four year old Mary Martin fell into an open grate while her parents were away. The child was pronounced dead after suffering severe burns.
Ex-minister to Hawaii John L. Stevens dies at his Augusta home from valvular heart disease at 4 a m. Weather notes report intense cold in the midlands with Yorkshire at ten below zero. Rob Fitzsimmons has entered a demurrer to his manslaughter indictment. arraignment set for a later date.
A westbound train struck a snow clearing gang in a Harrisburg railroad yard late this afternoon. Three men were killed John K Garr Noah Ney and George W Troup and two others were injured Benjamin Otstot and John Crouby in the incident.
A list of terse, jumbled items appears from various locales. New York announces bids on 2,000,000 in three percent gold bonds. Other notes report deaths, fights, and crimes across Illinois Michigan Alabama Montana and New York.
In Reading on February 8, William Sweney and Charles Law were attacked at William Wilkinson & Co. cutlery works while alone. Sweney, a firm member, cannot identify the assailant. Law reported the incident and described his remaining at work as the event unfolded.
Harrisburg reports a severe blizzard keeping many lawmakers in hotels and halting business. Speaker Walton opens with only a third present as committees discuss a state custodian bill and budget cuts, including reduced capitol police, gardener salary, and committee reviews on energy and building costs. Adjournment planned to Monday evening as calendar and printer delays persist.
Washington reports Tracey may be appointed postmaster general after Congress adjourns to replace Mr. Bissell. Cabinet changes hinge on Justice Jackson’s retirement. opposition grows to that retirement bill, with Harris fearing passage may fail. If vacancy occurs Carlisle or Crisp could fill, with Tracey and Wilson possibly joining Cleveland’s cabinet.
The trial of Dr. H. Curry, a Harriman physician, opened in Kingston after a venue change seeking impartiality. He is accused of attempting to blow open the First National Bank of Harriman vault with nitro glycerin. the plot reportedly collapsed due to a too short fuse, amid sensational local reaction.
Officials from the United States Glass Company of Pittsburgh visited Wheeling West Virginia to arrange start up of two plants. The factories, idle for about two years, are to operate with non union workers prompting tension with the local American Flint Glass Workers' union which threatens trouble if the plan proceeds.
Nutt relatives in Meadville Pa say James Nutt now held in Atchison Kan for shooting Mrs Payton and her hired man Coleman is in comfortable circumstances with no business worries. They describe him as nervous and easily unstrung with a brother suggesting possible drinking influence. They await further information and word from Joseph Nutt of Akron Ohio who may handle business matters.
William Bebbler of Germantown Pennsylvania was convicted of attempting to kill Dr Erasmus Riegel of Bloomsbury New Jersey. The two argued after Bebbler visited the doctor’s home last December with gunfire exchanged. The jury deliberated about twenty four hours before returning a guilty verdict.
In New York the Garden theater plans a Trilby living picture night. Of 141 applicants only one woman is chosen to impersonate Du Maurier's Trilby with a wistful look in an old soldier’s coat and oversized slippers.
Greensburg Pa Feb 8 William Burkhart a baker who struggled to survive by selling four loaves for 2 cents was notified by cable that his German uncle died leaving him a fortune of $60000 in cash and land He will go to the Fatherland to claim the inheritance and embark on a new life
A Halifax dispatch notes a severe tidal wave at Cape Breton washing away one hundred houses and business buildings. Many lives are believed lost among the island’s residents and visitors amid the disaster.
The report states Germans have full possession of the Salmon plantations. France’s customs receipts last month fell by $4,000,000 from the previous year. The Scheldt River in Holland freezes only when waterway crossings become possible on foot. The Kaiser Wilhelm memorial at Berlin is capped at $44,000 by budget officials. President Faure awarded Signor Reawmian the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. Ambassador Busts of Paris, due to his daughter’s illness, left for the Riviera. The British Board of Trade reports January imports down $8,500,000 and exports down $? from January 18.. The Russian grain plan to buy rye and wheat directly from growers aims to curb stagnation in the market.
Reading swindler passes three checks signed Reuben Haffa. York county farm land assessment shows 809 207 005 this year versus 40 420 062 last year. Pennsylvania farmer king Einai oe ee Terns with 25 cattle in Middletown table.
In Far eastern Pennsylvania warmer and generally hale conditions prevail with milder temperatures. Western regions will see diminishing gales as winds ease and skies remain largely clear.
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