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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1894
Page
1
Honolulu dispatch describes Kaiulani as focal in royalist plans with Davies guiding her as potential queen through British links. Dole’s health and a proposed split of his offices loom as political tensions rise over the provisional government and upcoming cabinet changes.
In Brooklyn at St Paul’s Church Rev William Hill is struck by his assistant Rev Dr Patrick McDonald during mass. McDonald claimed a conspiracy between Hill and Bishop McDonald, was restrained by parishioners, and taken to St Peter’s Hospital for treatment.
A jumble of scattered items reports a mob pursuing a man in Wisconsin, thefts and burglaries, suicides and accidental deaths, a gold discovery note, a company dissolution, a royal carriage accident claim, and a Chicago shooting. The fragmentary text mentions Topeka sessions, various cities, and figures like Gladstone, Grinn, and Beatrix.
Legislators anticipate a lengthy week of speeches on the Bland Seigniorage Bill with about forty members seeking speaking time. The Peckham nomination and related committee work loom as decisive items, with a possible adjournment to allow tariff revisions and executive business.
Residents of Westmont panicked when a mountain dam gave way sending roars of water down the slope. The burst caused fear and minor flooding but no serious damage or loss of life was reported, as the town sits high above the valley and relies on a higher dam for water.
Reports from Armacao and Nictheroy recount an insurgent fleet raid on Armacao, landing troops to destroy hilltop forts and a bandh. Government forces retreat after heavy fighting, with insurgents claiming modest losses and a victory in driving back the advance near Nictheroy.
Plans were finalized to wipe out floating debt and restore the Reading railroad to stockholders. A receivership proposal would authorize $5,000,000 in notes secured by coal assets to pay a $2,000,000 Speyer loan and a $3,000,000 Finance Company of Pennsylvania loan, with court sanction pending.
Receivers will address remaining current indebtedness of about $800,000 largely secured by company securities. They expect to announce within ninety days that new bills payable will be provided and to secure working capital. The plan includes possible issuance of up to $10,000,000 in collateral trust bonds.
Trustees of the United German Evangelistic Protestant Church at Mount Washington meet to address the unexplained absence of Rev. J. A. Sehnorr who left home on day 2 and has not been heard from. The pulpit is vacant and rumors circulate about Behnorr’s leave. The group worries over church finances as records with banks and others are in Rev. Sehnorr’s possession and a substantial sum may be missing.
Princess Evelyne Gallatros Colonna and her three children arrived in New York on the steamer New York from Southampton after secretly leaving France to avoid surrendering the children to French court orders. She was met by her stepbrother J W Mackay Jr and soon departed in a carriage. her father greeted her aboard and she avoided discussion of the case.
Report from Cape Hatteras describes a missing two masted schooner like the British steam ship Olympia under Captain Coleman from Metangas to Philadelphia with 32 tons of sugar cargo. Life guards saw a heavily loaded vessel drifting toward a shoal, deep in the water, carrying 32 crew plus Captain Coleman. Olympia, owned by Crown Steamship and operated by Eastern Line, has long traded between this port and Cuba.
Fire at noon today completely destroys the Board of Trade Building in Duluth. Offices of the North American and Western Union Telegraph companies, American Steel Large, Lake Superior Analog Improvement, and Duluth Elevator firms housed there. Built in 1885, the structure cost about 75 000 dollars. total loss estimated around 75 000 with insurance of 50 000.
Excitement grips Kinkle Wyoming County as Jennie Tyler a 17 year old girl dies after alleged medical mishandling. Doctors and authorities pursue an inquest and possible arrest of a Wilkes Barre physician linked to her death after a controversial statement accusing a local man Fisher of wronging her.
In Wassinagos on February 11 Secretary Herbert searched for a dispatch announcing the City of Para's return to Colon with officers and crew of the wrecked Kearsage. Officials downplay danger while anxious relatives flood the navy with inquiries and hopes rise for news by tomorrow morning.
Congressman W L Wilson arrived in Kansas City en route to Mexico after a severe cold and chill during travel from Washington to Chicago. Despite medical advice he pressed on to speak that night but developed a high fever and grew worse, making travel uncertain this week.
A fierce snowstorm, one of the region’s worst, began at noon and raged through the day. Signal service warned it would continue all night as streetcar traffic froze and crews worked to clear lines. Reports from surrounding towns described very heavy snowfall and worsening conditions.
Jane Gordon appeared before the city council and demanded that money be drawn from the city treasury and paid to each of the 1,900 unemployed she represented.
In a crowded council chamber Gordon urged paying $2 per man per week to 1,400 registered unemployed. He warned of starvation if relief is delayed and called for the city treasury funds to be released. The demand was referred to the city attorney for legality. A resolution ordered future complaints to be routed through committees. Gordon formerly served as a Bouton councilor.
February 11 report from New York notes Robert Mulford husband of the late actress Annie Pixley arriving aboard the New York. He plans to meet the family and confront the allegations raised about her death and the estate she is said to have left behind.
A massive blaze at Colt's Patent Fire Arms factory in Hartford, Connecticut, destroyed the east and west armories and nearby buildings. Estimated losses reach 240000 with 500 workers left jobless. 7000 gun stocks and 65000 in fire presses not insured. Fire began near the boiler house and spread through attic areas before being brought under control.
United States Special Agent Al Stout reports from the new gold district near the international boundary around Ratley bake where hundreds travel by various means. Rainy Lake City crowds fill buildings and tents as temperatures dip to twenty to twenty five degrees below zero. The town sits 100 miles from a railroad and sits at the center of Minnesota gold discoveries.
The Market Square Presbyterians in Harieburg held their centennial celebration with a sermon by Rev. Dr. John Da Witt of Prington Theological comminry. Jacob Fagenan, a long prominent resident of Laveaster aged 85, died yesterday after twenty years as president of the winners National tank in that city. He previously engaged in coal operations in the Stamokin region.
Waning precipitation moves through eastern Pennsylvania as rain or snow possible. Winds shift and forecasters expect a unsettled pattern with showers fading before Tuesday.
Promoters announce the linen sale will continue with updated pricing on napkins 56 to 72 inches and other fabrics. Prices range from 23 cents for 56 inch to $2.35 for 90 inch, with recent price adjustments noted. Also advertised are dinner and lunch sets towels and counter panes and a Cherub crochet quilt and Excelsior Marseilles at local Lackawanna Avenue addresses.
A brief catalog item listing rubber belting and hose products from Oak-Tunnel Leather Belting. Includes references to related belt materials aiming at industrial uses and maintenance.
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