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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1895
Page
1
Harrisburg observers report intense debate in the House over a forestry measure amid broader legislative activity. The Circuit Court Bill moves to passage after lengthy exchanges on constitutional amendments and road reform proposals.
Testimony reveals long running quarrels between Adry and Harry Hayward. Adry admits to involvement as cross examinations focus on insanity pleas and potential immunity deals. Prosecution hints at Adry’s possible link to a Mitigating witness, while family members support or challenge his statements amid murder charges.
E. Bo Goodman describes the French liner Gascongne voyage as eventful but not dangerous. He recalls a storm, tight confinement below decks, ample fresh food, and relief as passengers cooperated while awaiting guidance and information from the captain.
Blizzards grip the South with heavy snow and subzero readings in Denver. A strong cold spell eased by noon as temperatures rose after morning lows. In Altoona a miner shooting killed one man amid a drunken gathering at a mining camp.
Remonstrances were led against four of 1012 squar license applications in Lugurne county. A dog fell down Neil son shaft at Rhiampkin injuring workers. A Harrisburg state printing office fire destroyed reports of over 200 steam railroads in Pennsylvania. Bloom named postmaster at Clearfield and Hushong named postmaster at Locust Grove after D. B. Garland resigned.
Washington report details three hours of hearings where Secretary Carlisle faced questions on the bond sale contract with a syndicate. Democrats and Republicans pressed about gold bonds, treasury reserves, and possible favoritism, with calls to reveal terms and curb currency risks.
Chicago reports correction after four Gree nonda men were arrested in Muncie Indiana on a charge of effecting an arrest. A prisoner was misidentified as Mappy Cal Warner the minstrel in error. the man booked as Al Wagner was later corrected in editions to avoid the nickname Happy Cal.
A drainage canal explosion in Illinois killed three men and fatally wounded two others. The night crew had left a blast of powder in a hole. the day crew had begun drilling when the explosion occurred. The incident occurred as workers had shifted from night to day shift.
Fourteen sailors die as the American schooner Friend foundered near Neal's Ledge after storms drove the fleet toward shelter. Seven bodies are buried in Brooklyn, seven missing or carried by currents. The City of St Augustine, overdue since Jan 30, was sighted on Feb 1 near Wilmington NC but no further word. a pharmacist mistake led to a young milliner's death by cyanide misingestion.
Chicago February 1 jurors discharged after illness of a juror caused a new trial date to be set for the front Monday in May. Debs habeas corpus proceedings will occupy March, with Judge Gromseup holding court in Peoria during April.
Pollatown Pennsylvania February 12 Samuel Schaffer and Marty Hartline played at school when Hartline drew a spring knife to frighten Samuel. The knife sprang and pierced his abdomen causing a deep wound. Samuel was taken home by ambulance and remains in precarious condition.
Williamsport Pa Feb 1 Mica Til Han E Jones senior member of L B Jones Co millinery firm was chatting with a customer at 4 PM when she took poison thinking it was cough medicine and swallowed potassium with fatal result. The accident occurred in the shop and authorities investigated the wrongful ingestion.
In a U S court Bil Cook described as a notorious outlaw was found guilty on twelve counts and sentenced to fifty years in New York state penitentiary at Albany. He accepted the sentence unflinchingly and will be transported to Albany tomorrow.
Washington reports indicate the court martial trying the insurgents has decided in twenty two cases. Capital punishment was imposed on Wilcox Nowlein Berthelot Gullek Rickard Seward while others received prison terms from five to twenty years. Fines were levied in addition to imprisonment. all sentences await President Dole approval as commander in chief.
Mrs William Siebert and her two children, ages 3 and year, died when the bridge across the Ohio River in Coraopolis collapsed. They fell into freezing water while crossing during high tide. Bodies were recovered and sent to the coroner. father and infant survived.
About 600 Thanksville miners walk out after company refuses a wage advance to 7 cents per ton. They protest high coal prices during cold weather and demand their share, which the firm declines.
The article notes a proposed 100000 dollar appropriation for a Chicago public building now before the president. It mentions the Columbian Tronworks in Baltimore to be paid 70 dollars each on the Detroit and Montgomery projects for extras. It also discusses possible loss of Hawaiian appropriation in a conference on diplomatic matters. It records J. M. Dickinson becoming assistant attorney general and a Turkish sultan seeking a professor fluent in French and versed in U S business methods.
Washington reports the chief post office inspector received a telegram announcing the arrest today at Lawnton Pennsylvania of James Gilmore, formerly postmaster at Broken Bow Nebraska. The brief dispatch notes Gilmore’s apprehension on unspecified charges.
The Lincoln Republican club in Williamsport hosted a dinner in Lincoln's memory drawing prominent Pennsylvania politicians. Lt. Gov. Watres delivered a lengthy speech praising Republican achievements and argues the party upholds liberty and prosperity against Democratic misrule.
Frank OBrien bought the Birmingham Age Herald at receiver’s date for 2000. A defaulting bank cashier J L Dickson who stole 2000 at Fayetteville Arkansas committed suicide with poison. Three American tourists were robbed by Guatemalan refugees feared near San Javier, Mexico. L B Smith accused fraud agent for Great Northern railroad seized abroad and got 17000 on forged claim.
A weather bulletin warns eastern Pennsylvania of snow with strong northern winds. Conditions may produce slick roads and reduced visibility through the storm period. High winds threaten travel and outdoor plans across counties including Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley.
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