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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1899
Page
1
Snowbound trains hinder travel across the region as New York clears streets amid drifts up to ten feet. Major lines including the Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley suffer delays while Jersey City depots shift to local service. Ships face ice near the capes and tugboats assist rescued crews.
Train service gradually returns to normal after a disruption in the Philadelphia division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Officials report improving conditions across Pennsylvania with resumed routes to New York and points south. A letter carrier, J. Summerts, and two others were reported dead in the event, with several workers injured and weather delays noted.
February report from Latwous Del describes workers at Naw 20 mile north of ere and at work removing drift. A vessel broke free yesterday for six hundred feet near Nod cellor, and the tug North Americ oe retrieved the Tyrone F. Tayhu from Powun this morning.
Snowbound rail arteries in Witches-Marre begin reopening after a storm. Passengers of the Black Diamond were transported to final destinations. New York trains face slight delays while services on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and Central Railroad of New Jersey plan regular schedules tomorrow.
Reading Pennsylvania snowstorm blocks roads and the main line between Philadelphia and Pottsville. Rail traffic remains tied up with attempts to clear drifts and bring in stalled engines. Henry Grant, 35, was found frozen to death in West Reading.
Severe winter weather hit Pennsylvania with 144 passenger trains on the Erie railroad running up to 12 hours late and some cancelled. Freight and coal trains saw no movement until early morning when stock trains passed Deposit to feed watered stock. Locomotives froze at depots while heavy snow drifts were cleared. Delaware and Hudson trains ran three to five hours late with reduced service. Normal traffic expected to resume tomorrow.
Snowstorm paralyzes roads in Stroudsburg area causing miles of drifts up to a foot or more. The Savlorebure and Tunnersville stages halted for the week. trains on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western delayed for hours. no mail received from Philadelphia as telephonic reports show east end conditions.
Washington February 4 railroad traffic remains interrupted by the storm with no through trains on the Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio or Southern roads reaching the city by 10 tonight. Rail officials say they will resume normal service north and south tomorrow as efforts continue.
Reports say for the first time a rail line from Pennsylvania to Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh brought a train to the city tonight. Drifts reach ten to fifteen feet. Creek railroad to pull that up. Roads are blocked, schools closed, miners suffer as weather moderates.
In Harmon Pennsylvania on February 14 the storm has subsided but trains still halted. No trains have arrived from Philadelphia or points east for two days as traffic on the Lehigh Valley line remains tied up with resumption expected tomorrow.
Harrisburg reports on February: ex-Treasurer Haywood shows improved condition with no hemorrhages today. Doctors hold no hope of full recovery. patient remains at risk of death, with health tests ongoing and uncertain prognosis.
The coroner's inquest into Mrs Kate J Adams's death by poisoning resumes with witnesses detailing club rivalries at Knickerbocker and New York Athletic clubs. Roland B Molineaux admits past disputes with Cornish while denying intimate knowledge of Adams's family or cyanide chemistry.
A Bunbury resident and a fireman on the Northern Central railway arrived at Harrleburg hospital today with both feet frostbitten. He was caught in a mime leat niet and knee complications ensued.
Snowbound passengers in Harrisburg express gratitude to the Pennsylvania Railroad for hotel accommodations and courtesy. A run card was issued to the public and signed by numerous travelers from cities including Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, New York, and Milwaukee, among others.
Colonel W J Bryan of Nebraska spoke at a Minnesota banquet on democracy and the Philippine question. He argued independence for the Filipinos via laws and voters, warned against empire, and reflected on the Statue of Liberty and the idea of friendship with the Orient.
Atlantic City N J Feb 4 alarm for the safety of William Marks of Marka Brothers Philadelphia owner of a department store. He went up the bay a week ago with a friend on an excursion in his private yacht. Ice depth near two feet可能 have frozen the craft. Friends have tried telegraph and telephone to locate them with no success. A searching party will be formed to aid.
A Daily Mail Toulon correspondent reports mounting activity at French arsenals and naval yards. It claims Minister of Marine Leckroy anticipates conflict with Britain within two years and notes officials in Paris openly advocate sweeping military moves. Troop and material buildup is seen in Tunis and Algiers.
The Lit and 2th Lawrence Club in Chivelly hosts the Muse Hall league annual mid winter meeting. President Chucks Power presides over a harmonious session. One hundred forty games are planned with play from May 1 to September 2.
The article fragment discusses the question of selling the Caroines and Ladronee and notes no definite offer has been made. It mentions possible abandonment as a further option but remains undecided and incomplete.
The Senate adopted Mr Me Enery's resolution declaring a policy of US government in the Philippines by a 26 to 22 vote after six hours of debate. Vice President Hobart cast the deciding vote against an amendment by Mr Bincon and several absent Democrats refrained from voting.
Rising temperatures reported as a general administration shows satisfaction with Philippine situation. Testimony in the Adams polling case outlined. Food supplies examined amid financial and commercial concerns. Local mine inspector Prytherel reports on core proceedings and related notes. A hero from Manila connected to Beaverton is profiled. News roundup covers Beranton and suburban areas, plus Dunmore borough operations.
Governor and Mrs Stone held a reception at the Harrisburg executive mansion this evening. many legislators and their wives were detained or snowbound, and only Mrs Elkin, wife of Attorney General Elkin, attended among expected hostesses. The mansion was decorated with pink and green plants, with flowers on mantels and an orchestra in the rear.
The Daily Chronicle correspondent argues the current Anglo American Commission season will fail to reach full negotiations terms. The piece notes optimism dampening as key economic alignments waver under pressure.
Jacksonville, Feb 1. The cold wave damaged early vegetable crops but orange groves show limited injury. Officials say it will take several days to evaluate full extent as reports come in from coastal districts.
Delegates arrive as Wilkes-Barre hosts a photography convention set to run tomorrow. Early indication puts about three delegates on site with exhibits billed as the largest yet.
Special to the Beranton Tribune from Harrisburg February 14 recounts the snowbound legislature preparing for a session as the McCarrell bill's fate hinges on a potential reconsideration vote. Dems back the measure while Quay allies fear a stalled effort, with attendance affecting quorum and parliamentary maneuvers amid party tensions.
In Harrisburg February 14 the senate opened with 20 members present and a bill to mortgage Southwestern Normal School buildings discussed. another measure on districting ballots referred to committee. The house operated with no quorum as heavy snowfall delayed members, Speaker Parris absent, Voorhees presiding briefly.
In Harrisburg on February 14, the joint assembly cast only 50 ballots for U.S. senator. Quay led with 17 votes, George A. Jenks received 2, and John Dalgell 1. Several members abstained or abstained from voting, with only a portion present. The session continued late into the evening.
The record notes a continuing measurement effort on perimeter works near Povteytvenue with figures RW Wood Miklued M A Pole Chagihore Swe EW fannum Swarthmore Wf Noll Mooretown C Wiithame noted among participants.
A note from Sacramento California dated February 14 indicates a fifty five ballot for the United States senator race is directed toward a change. The item highlights a shift in voting choices and potential realignment in the campaign.
Washington receives press confirmation of the Tiolo capture with satisfaction. Casualties among natives are low and American troops suffered no losses. The administration praises humane policy and signals continued cautious dealings with Filipinos to avoid a harsher clash while relying on Admiral Dewey and General Otis for local insight.
Secretary of War telegraphs from New York that the transport Sheridan, to carry troops to a military exposition in Minnesota, is near ready but cannot sail until after stormy seas abate. The Twelfth Infantry and a battalion of the Seventeenth Infantry are to sail with it. Seventeenth Infantry troops at Columbus barracks will move to New York tomorrow if rail lines run. The Twelfth Infantry moves east by rail through West Virginia and the mountains, well supplied.
Confused military notice states the department ends sale of beer and malt beverages to enlisted men aboard ships within defined limits. March toward stricter provisioning follows Feb 1 order after deliberation.
A Philadelphia boat reached New Castle this afternoon carrying about five men from the United States Army's confinement at Fort Delaware. The ten were out of providium and not yet assigned to a unit from a fresh supply. An officer in charge decided to salute the fort for the present.
A dated court note reports a long prison term issued after a shooting with intent. The document names several defendants and references Fort Leavenworth as the penal location.
A brief forecast notes unsettled conditions across Washington and adjacent regions with variable winds and a risk of light rain. Temperatures range from cool to mild with uneven sunshine possible in pockets.
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