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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1894
Page
1
In a crowded political climate the Tribune These Days faces competition and public backlash. Mr Bland’s remarks inflame tensions, with critics labeling his comments wormwood and gall while rivals seize the moment to challenge editorial positions.
Representative Bland delivered a furious tirade denouncing Democrats and Republicans as anarchists. The chair failed to restore order as about fifty members watched. calls to adjourn and a quorum dispute followed, with Republicans largely inattentive to the disruption.
A one week display in the Finley department offers well made garments at unusually low prices. The Queen Night Gown with tucked yoke Valenciennes lace collar and cuffs is offered at 98 cents, regularly 1 dollar 45.
In Saliivas county near Busheilla two elderly residents Jacob A. Moore aged 85 and Jane Raymond aged 90 were found murdered in their home. An assailant killed Moore with a pistol wound and struck both with a heavy wooden tool as Raymond attempted to defend him. A pension record for Moore hints at motive but no arrest is reported. Will iam Beebe discovered the scene at 7 p.m. the previous night.
Wilkes Barre February 23 The election board at Mineral Mills faced court orders to open the ballot box and recount the congressman at large vote after irregularities were found on arrival. The duplicate return and tally sheet showed Hancock leading Grow with Hancock 190 to 175, and Grow 33 166 while a seven vote complimentary line for the Republican candidate was counted. Jadyn Rice ordered the district attorney to indict the board under the act of 1808.
The jury found Matthew J. Van Dusen Jr not guilty in the embezzlement of $47,000 from the consolidated National Bank. Van Dusen testified he trusted Teller Theodore F. Baker and did not question Baker’s entries. Baker has pleaded guilty to the crime.
In Treaca New York on Feb 28 officers continue the coroner’s inquest into the chlorine outrage at Cornell college. Officials seek missing students C L aes of Buffalo and F L Taylor of Pinfield New Jersey who reside at 6 Cook Street. A mysterious E Mitchell named on brown wrapping paper remains a focus.
Taylor remains in the city with an alibi supported by companions from the night of the tragedy. Mitchell, found and not a Cornell student, studies at a local preparatory school. Dingens of Buffalo, NY, left town suddenly Wednesday, with friends claiming innocence. Officials describe a strong case against him.
Early and late county estimates across Pennsylvania indicate Grow Republican leads with a statewide plurality approaching 182022 votes. Allegheny and Armstrong counties are still unsettled, but overall totals favor Grow in a broad statewide tally.
The Reading case heard before Master Crawford on Feb 23 concerns liquidation of coal and iron holding companies. L Riese seeks removal of receivers, with expert reports by Little and Comptroller Joneanp presented. hearing adjourned to Thursday at 11 am. Likely examination of ownerhip of 329000 Reading general mortgage bonds with McLeod pledging stock as collateral.
Edward Harrie a 22 year old colored convict hanged himself at the state prison using sheet fragments tied to his collar while in a cot. He had attempted suicide earlier the previous night but was restrained by a turnkey and later placed in a straight jacket which he tore asunder before dawn.
Readable fragments report political failures in Ind and Ohio, crimes in Illinois and Missouri, smuggling cases in Washington state, and mining discoveries in Mexico. References include DePauw University issues, a Hancock Missouri robbery, a Monticello homicide, and a Madrid treaty note on Spain’s authority and war payments.
James Walsh John McAndrews Michael Naland and Arthur Long were arrested on suspicion for recent Pine Brook burglaries. Police recovered goods valued around 200 dollars and located hidden plunder. Detectives Roche and team captured Naland Long and McAndrews at Pine Brook after a tense probe.
The twenty eighth annual encampment of the department of Pennsylvania will be held at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia the first three days next week. Attendance will be limited to members and a Grand Army fire event with speakers from other states is planned. A Friday banquet occurs at the Third Regiment Armory with Gov Pattison Mayor Stuart and city officials expected.
A. F. Chandler offered a 2.5 million dollar check to the district attorney for Wiman. the offer was not accepted and referred to the comptroller for a deposit certificate. Comptroller’s office closed for the day. morning presentation planned. Lt. D. Douglas, linked to KG. Don & Co, said five other forgeries by Wiman had been found beyond the two reported to the DA. Experts weighed the books as investigations continued.
Frank Sherman, who finished second in the state pool tournament, has been matched to play Paddy Walat of New York for 2500 dollars in a 500 point game. The match will be held there next Tossday with the flat half on the line.
Baffled by Callahan gang lore, rescue workers press on at the Gaylord mine near Newark. They report heavy debris and a perilous 70 foot section guarding a supposed burial site. A number of men entered the No 4 shaft as teams explore the Gaylord on the No B plane amid dangerous conditions.
The Pollard defense gains value as depositions from Ro1 Tensell and John Brand are corroborated by credible witnesses. Dr. Rod Greene testifies about disreputable houses and a young ward, while William Wood recalls knowing Pollard since childhood and an engagement ring. Witnesses Hiram Kaufman and others detail alleged relations with Rodes and dates at the Phenix hotel, showing inconsistencies with Pollard's public statement.
Alexander Mohr entered Ludwig Bros at 35 West Fourteenth Street and demanded 100000 dollars with a bludgeon. He was ejected after resisting and handed to police. once an employee, his recent behavior led to termination.
The supreme court today upheld the rector Joseph K R of Grace Episcopal Church in Woeatilald arguing he was irregularly deemed to be in charge. The case against Bishop Scarborough and vestrymen was rejected after a fair trial.
The article lists multiple items: Catherine Donnell dies aged 100 at Janesville. inmates at Harrisburg State Lunatic Asylum. Crystal Ridge pollery owned by Wardena at Hyaloton. unknown man buried in Media. appointments in Wayne County PA. a temperance sermon by Hew Bowman at United Brethren Conference in Cartiers. Traveling Men's banquet in York. Gh Seh of Harrisburg chosen captain for February 28 celebration. Carliale Indian School anniversary planned. contract dispute over Hoahull Gridge. 34 Manafield tire rioters sentenced for range of crimes. H A Riddle elected president of Catlivle Presbytery group. hearing on Josie Foremon’s case postponed to April 10. A A Shomway & Co announced. abolition statement by Wabilition. Bath lohem Tron mill fire last night with 1100 workers returning to double shift. explosion at Philip Hanteh store and dwelling in Reading, Hanteh arrested for mischief. stock ruined.
Lonpos Feb 24 Victoria Woodhulls suit against the trustees of the British Museum was heard in the High Court Queen s Bench division before Baron Kullock. Mrs Martin denied the Chicago interview publication in 1872 and said the statements were false. Sir Charles Russell cross examined her on her life as a clairvoyant stockbroker and her time in San Francisco. The case was adjourned after further testimony.
At today's East Pennsylvania conference of the Evangelical Association in Schuylkill, new members were admitted including Bishop Toomas Bowmen of Chicago and Rev. James Biery as counsel. Advisory member Rev S P Strong, editor of Evangelical Messenger, was received.
Tin receiver for Captain O'Shea reports a £18000 debt and a proposed 74 pence in the pound settlement. The captain has faced years of litigation, which he cites as the cause of his insolvency.
Attorney D T Replogle seeks five dollars in damages from printer Nicholas Kiefer over a Dec 20 arrest for larceny. Replogle states three hours in custody before Alderman De Long dismissed the case, alleging damage to reputation and personal anxiety from the incident.
Judge Archbald yesterday refused to strike off the non suit against Patrick Burke and the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. The action grew from injuries sustained while descending the Dickson shaft in this city, during a conveyor carriage incident at the time of the laws term of the common pleas court.
Six American sailors, homeward after service terms expired, describe a clash in Rio between the American fleet led by Admiral Benham and Brazilian insurgents. A gunboat exchange began with a six pound shot across a warship bow, a standoff, and a threatened surrender that ultimately did not occur before the Olbers departed.
A heavy snowfall hits Madrid and several Spanish cities. Reports note widespread disruption and travel delays as residents cope with the dangerous weather conditions across the country.
A counting error in Nekets ballots for thirteen precincts in Cheaneima County boosts Girow’s plurality by 1, 188 over Hancock. The misprint shows Democrats voting for William Denton Hancock and Judge Gordon ruled those 75 votes could be counted for James Danton Hancock.
Forecasts show decreasing cloudiness across eastern Pennsylvania with northeast winds Saturday afternoon or night. Western Pennsylvania will have increasing cloudiness with a northeast wind and a brief night period.
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