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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
1
Washington report on military finance shows Democrats prepared to back the administration with manpower and funds for army expansion through July 1901 while keeping Hull-Hawley terms. Naval bill passes House creating the rank of admiral in the Navy amid armament price debates and armor contracts.
Articles of incorporation filed in New York authorize the company to acquire property and franchises for operating motor vehicles powered by electricity compressed air and oil. Incorportors include James Jayes Camilon Edwin rate X Williams Street New York and Arsurstus Treadwell 24 Broad Street New York.
Ice shifts on the Susquehanna at Harrisburg as water rises quickly, but authorities report no immediate danger of flooding. The situation prompts warnings for local boats and riverfront properties while monitors stay vigilant for further changes.
Morrisburg February meeting of the State Tongue of Meniblican lula executive committee plans the next annual convention in Harrisburg during the first or second week of October. J M M Shaw of Philadelphia is named organizer with a yearly salary of 2.50. The by laws are amended to grant one executive member to every county except Philadelphia and Allegheny. A banquet for the U S senator to succeed Quay is to be arranged by a committee with Archibald Marckrel of Pittsburgh as chair and members from Wilkes Barre Philadelphia and other cities.
Washington February session features General J Foreston and General Eagan testifying on beef supply for Santiago and Porto Rican expeditions. Eagan disputes Miles on fresh beef feasibility and describes contract entry details while wearing full dress uniform.
Minority reports by Representative Parker of New Jersey and De Armond of Missouri challenge General Wheeler seating and related commissions. Parker argues constitutional enforcement and a house decision on military service versus membership, while De Armond urges no distinction between civic and military holders.
Madeld February session reports little interest as Count d Almenas refuses General Duires challenge over cowardice remarks tied to Santiago. He vows to continue the campaign despite pressures from generals in the senate and a letter from General Linares. General Pando plans to oppose peace with the United States and then resign his senatorial seat.
Colon E T Coursen aged 77 died at his home this afternoon in this city. He served as surveyor of the port under Liccin and held high Masonic ranks including Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of Ohio and Thirteenth Degree of the Scottish Rite.
New York bulletin at 10 50 notes Kipling had a fairly comfortable day with symptoms not worsening in late afternoon and evening though generally lingering. Attending physician reports Kipling could be improving but remains under care.
Sixto Loppy Agoncillo's secretary left for New York Monday night and returned late that night. He refuses to discuss his movements.
In Wethtington on February 21 a pension event named Origing Eera L and Gregg Schinton appears in local accounts. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Harrisburg February session reports Magee introducing a bill to restrain liquor sales by license, with fees set by locality. Violations carry fines up to 5 000 dollars and potential jail terms. Debate erupts over related street law provisions as lawmakers clash over reform aims and political contests. The day ends with adjournment after several measures advance.
In Harrisburg on February 15 Senator Higgins of Schuylkill cast his first vote for United States senator. His ballot was withdrawn and later he qualified in the senate chamber after hospital treatment. The assembly adjourned and Higgins’ vote was counted for Senator Quay amid discussion of constitutional qualification rules.
Benjamin J. Haywood former State Treasurer died at Sharon after a long illness of Brights disease and lung trouble. The ex official of Moarrinburg Pa had served as cashier and treasurer for eight years and remained active until a bed rest in December. Stewart Pierce has acted as cashier during his illness. funeral plans and department closure were noted. He was married and survived by his wife.
New York February 20 Harry Cornish testified at the Adams Inquest alleging Molineaux sent poisoned brome seltzer and denying earlier sworn statements He described enmity with Molineaux and Barnet and claimed Molineaux pressed stories about Knickerbocker Athletic club members The witness said he suspects Molineaux of sending powders to Burner and that Mrs Molineauxs statements about her presence in Barnet run were false The testimony was rapid and sometimes hard for the jury to follow, with other parts lacking notable new details.
Philadelphia reporters note public tributes to ex State Treasurer Haywood who died before trial on conspiracy charges. The case against Senator Quay and his son Richard T. Quay centers on alleged misuse of state funds at People's Bank. Monday set for trial in Court of Quarter Sessions. district attorney says Haywood’s death will not delay proceedings.
In Surandsburg Pennsylvania on February 23 Deputy Sheriff Barkalow and H K E Rankin of Somerville No J identified dead burglar John Gleason as one of a trio linked to recent gallery thefts. Gleason allegedly helped rob Swift Company in Homerville and was involved in the Jan 19 pursuit that led to Chief Crowe being shot and killed.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions New York and several place names such as Salied Southampton Greenstown and Majestie creating a fragmented street reference or notice.
Paris observed a different mood for Faure's funeral with 60000 guards along the route between the Louvre and Notre Dame. Wreaths telegrams from royalty and foreign leaders poured in while security and ceremonial trappings highlighted a more restrained national mourning.
General news round up reports Paris mobs keeping police busy over military bill while Faure obsequies and state legislative actions are noted. Local items include a fatal wheel accident and injuries caused by a bursting wheel sequence amid city revenue estimates and court proceedings.
In Mas ter and Sons slate quarry at Pen Argyl four men were hurt early today as Patrick Touhey was killed Donald O Connell was fatally injured Joseph Bare and Joseph Lelene serious injured The accident caused partial destruction at the Titusville Rollator works and estimated losses run from twenty five thousand to forty thousand dollars with ten thousand insurance.
Feb 22 Loambuy reports Britain actions at Muscat as the sultan of Oman yields after British naval threats over a French lease on a coast coaling station. Admiral Drammond demands a durbar aboard the Eclipse at Lohmann Forts, the sultan relents and cancels the French agreement.
A fire in the Dink building in Hartford City Indiana triggered a mysterious explosion early today. Four bodies were recovered and three people were injured, with named victims including Lewis Lu Forge and wife and William Teewis, while others like John Bullard Nathan Rinker and Joseph Younts were injured.
Senator Weller ofBedford proposes a public vote on whether a primary election should be held in Bedford County. He seeks Republican voters to express views on Penater Quay reform. Weller will support Quay if Bedford’s Representative Miller pledges adherence to the decision and accepts a joint timeline under the party’s primary rules.
At a Chambersburg meeting the Republican county committee endorsed Judge Stewart for U S Senate and praised Senator Chisholm for support. Britton and Krope were urged to vote for Stewart. The tally was 18 for with seven opposed. 34 of 42 delegates attended.
Manila style dispatch states Filipino agents in Landi received a cablegram from Aconcilio the American agent saying the former is aiming to entrap the sympathies of European governments in a bid to influence policy.
Paris reports riotous anti Semite demonstrations in front of Libre Parole and Petit Journal offices. Police dispersed mobs after fights, with several arrests including Deputy Millevoye and others, and a window broken at Petit Journal. Two officials face arrest for refusing to salute fealty.
Forecast shows Friday with morning rain in Pennsylvania then clearing. Conditions turn colder with brisk winds from the north. temperatures fall as the day progresses.
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