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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1894
Page
1
A Lincoln League gathering in Indianapolis reelects Marcus Salzser as president and KOE Mansfield as secretary. Ex President Harrison speaks on the war tariff and its impact on prosperity, arguing the need for protection to aid American labor and industry amid Depression.
The Central Railroid company signed orders to dispense with engine inspectors at round houses from Jersey City to Scranton. Three to five men will be laid off at each round house. Engineers must inspect engines before leaving and report needed repairs to the round house foreman.
Judge Simopt on heard argument this afternoon in the injunction proceedings against Captain George W. Skidner and the Boldiera orphan school site wraghels and harmsurs case.
Counsel for Captain Skinner argues the court lacks power in the case to select a site for the Solilives Orphan Industrial School and that only the House of Representatives can decide his seat. The commission contends Skinner’s pension agent status vacates his legislative role and his position as a member of the commission.
The Barcelona under Captain Campbell arrived at Halifax after a 12 day run from Liverpool to St Johns amid hurricane winds and rising seas. The ship rolled and flooded decks, crews worked in waist-deep water, and damage included a broken steering gear and loss of a skylight and ventilator. Fuel and provisions ran low as ice and debris appeared off Newfoundland.
Jeremiah Heling of Setnlyhill Haven, badly burned in a railroad accident at Grafton, remains frail as doctors struggle to graft skin. He has been moved to Miner a Hospital where three attempts to graft skin from friends failed. A second trial was conducted today with three donors providing skin from various body areas.
Resolutions condemn unlawful monthly payments by operators and urge miners to uphold lawful pay. Appeals target factory inspectors to prosecute violators and safeguard proper compensation. Officers to be elected tomorrow.
Oswego, 8 Yell. Pub. 14 reports the Reprili cane yesterday elected all nine of Tiognecaonty’s app pervicora. It marks the cotton board’s first notable move in years, signaling a major public action.
Senator Brice of Ohio and several Democrats reportedly favor a small duty on wool as the Finance Committee plans a hearing and possible reframing of the tariff bill. Wool advocates press for a brief hearing and modest duty while aiming to unite Democratic factions and gain support from Republicans. The effort hinges on balancing internal party disputes and committee actions.
In the exera edition theTemp adliite that the bomb thrower eraume is not Emile Henry Breton, but simply Kila Henry. Police examined Sorbonne records and found Henry graduated in sciences after a state scholarship. Henry’s later life as Commune colonel ended in death. his wife and two children moved to Brevannes. Fortune, Emile’s brother, faces prison for inciting murder and possible plans to emigrate to America.
Congressman Wilson of Virginia said he feels better after a high fever and will resume his journey to Mexico tomorrow. He traveled from Washington to Kansas City and will ride the Santa Fe road with his TCorney and families.
The report covers pension grants for Thomas B Coleman and nominees for post positions in Pennsylvania. A murder conviction in Clearfield County and a suicide by a Philadelphia textile executive are noted. State education and public infractions bills are discussed along with a Portland speculation death, a telegram from New York, and updates on the dairy commissioner and oleomargarine law. Bethlehem Iron stockholders vote to raise capital to ten million dollars.
The New York authority seeking a pardon for Alexander Berkman has dispatched an agent to uncover who leaked their plan. The New Yorker is also instructed to monitor court proceedings against the Manafield rioters.
Easton Pa Feb 14 Lehigh Valley strikers suffer another setback as the Lough Valley Relief Association refuses benefits to several injured men on grounds of active participation. At Easton hospital several workers remain injured including William Strouse of Phillipsburg who had applied for aid after an earlier injury.
An on duty and off duty pay dispute arose as a naval relief fund offered four days wages during a strike. Officials and union members clashed over eligibility and the timing of the payout, with members seeking full compensation while asserting their strike-related service.
A jury returns a verdict charging Dr Arthur Duestrow with murder in the death of a boy named Wan. The accused is hospitalized after an operation on Mrs Duestrow, who survived with three head wounds and is expected to recover. The case continues with a coroner’s inquest and a murder warrant anticipated for tomorrow.
Paris reports the government version of a clash near the Sierra Leone frontier in Western Africa. It states English forces invaded French territory and attacked a village near a French post. French defenders repelled the attack while the government claims Kiualisy attempted a forcible invasion.
The Grand Trotting Association board met at Murray Hill hotel and set race dates across the circuit. Cleveland pressed to start July 41 but was moved to avoid clashes. Pittsburgh and East Saginaw won tentative dates. Pimlico in Baltimore and Hartford and Springfield slated for trotting. Final schedule lists July 14 Pittsburgh or East Saginaw, July 16-21 Detroit, July 23-27 Cleveland, July 28-Aug 1 Buffalo, Aug 11-14 Rochester, Aug 21-24 Springfield, Aug 25-31 Hartford, Sept 4-8 Fleetwood Mark, Sept 21 Pimlico. Meeting adjourned to Rochester in May.
In Jones county near Anson deputy Bob Goodwin and Sheriff J W Conningham pursued a gang of horse thieves after a reported raid. A thief was mortally wounded in a gunfight near Clone Fork as officers retreated at night to regroup with six horses recovered and plans to overtake the bandits.
February 14 obituary notes General Edward W. Hineke died at his Cambridge home after a long illness stemming from a wound received during the rebellion. He served as brigadier general and was said to be among the country’s notable generals, recognized by contemporaries and described as an early volunteer in the war alongside Major General Robert Anderson.
The Pacific Mail steamer City of Para departed for New York this afternoon carrying the officers and crew of the wrecked United States steamship Kearsarge. The group is reported to be in good health.
The treasury shows a total balance of 187 871 867 with 106 708 800 in gold. Banks in New York are offering four month loans on wheat collateral at around 4 percent. The Senate confirmed Thomas B. Ferguson to Sweden, John Barrett to Siam, Thomas B. Jarnigan to China, J.J. Carbine postmaster at Olyphant, Pa.
The House heatedly debates the seigniorage bill with Mr Bland of Missouri and Mr Reed of Maine in a rough exchange. The Senate discusses the rail town sites and depot duties as adjournment nears amid procedural tension and scattered actions.
Postoffice Inspector Dice reports to the Postmaster General that the Honduras National Lottery operates a large two story Port Tampa building with a printing setup valued around 90 000 and used for lottery mail. He urges nationwide enforcement and orders postmen to watch for and stop anyone handling lottery mail.
A Newark New Jersey resident, John Carberry, underwent a novel surgical procedure to treat an eleven day hiccup spell. Surgeons Dea Grobe and Towle removed part of the inferior dental branch of the inferior trigeminal nerve theory to sever brain diaphragm energy link. The patient showed immediate improvement though some hiccups persist, and doctors anticipate a speedy recovery.
The daughter of Representative Dalzell of Pennsylvania, Miss Elizabeth Dalzell, wed George Dann of this city at noon today at the Church of the Covenant. Rev. S J Fisher of Pittsburgh officiated. After a reception at the Dalzell home, the couple departed for New York en route to Denver, Colorado, where they will reside.
The storm caused damage yet brought relief to farmers and lumbermen as a large amount of timber remains idle. With snow finally coming, sleighing reopens work, filling mill yards and producing thousands of dollars daily for Vermont interests.
Rescue workers battle through collapsed workings at the Gaylord mine in Plymouth to reach entombed timbermen. No clear path exists as cave-ins widen and surface cracks spread, with officials cautioning it may take days to locate the men amid 15 acres of interior collapse and uncertain shaft access.
At a February 14 business session in New Haven Swedish Lutheran churches of New England New York and Pennsylvania elected Rev B Neloviews Pontine BOL president Rev OW Viral Wilkes Barre secretary Rev S Farabourg North Groavendale Maya treasurer and Rev Augustus Olada South Manchester Conn as assistant. Newly organized congregations joined the conference including First Evangelical Lutheran Everett Mass Gaetave Adolf Altoona Labor Gretan Silon Mortis Kun Diganane Smithport Pa.
A man who wrote threatening communications to Vice President Stevenson and other officials will be turned over to Baltimore authorities for trial after examination before United States Commissioner Mille. The postal card and a threatening letter originated in New Jersey.
Proceedings at criminal court focus on Minor defendants Monafield valley minors charged with riot. Defence seeks alibi testimony aligned with yesterday’s line. Trial likely to go to the jury before tomorrow’s adjournment.
Reports of the storm's end bring relief to lumbermen in Burtano and surrounding districts as crews assess damage and resume milling. Strong winds and heavy rain slowed operations but boosted timber prospects for recovery.
Washington reports for Thursday eastern Pennsylvania will see rain or snow with northeast winds. Western Pennsylvania faces continued snow tonight and most of Thursday with cooler temperatures and a wind shift to the northwest.
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