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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1901
Page
4
A tense session ends with sustained fighting among insurgents and stalwarts as Representatives battle over the ripper clause. Marshall and Grovel clash with Titehoc, sergeant at arms restrains, and the chamber adjourns after a night of pushing and verbal volleys.
Harrisburg announces 700 notary commissions issued during the interim before legislature adjourns. Appointees include Samuel W. Edgar and Henry H. Blurtbutt among others. several brewers oppose a new licensing bill claiming it would mock bond holders and harm investments.
Bills introduced in the Iowa House address mine workers demands amid long discussion prompted by yesterday's dispatches. The measure, linked to anthracite issues, was presented by party members as part of broader labor reform efforts.
The committee on banks and banking led by Chairman Scheuer fixed next Tuesday March 2 as the hearing date for a raft of building association bills introduced this session. This morning Mr Jones introduced a bill for school children to be carried free or at half fare on street cars, similar to Calder’s prior proposal.
An affidavit and chemical analysis allege mercurial poisoning as the cause of death of William M Rice. The documents accuse Albert Patrick of murder in the first degree and seek re-arrest with a forgery charge pending.
The House cleared several measures by approving conference reports on fortifications District of Columbia and the military academy bills with anti hazing provisions. The naval appropriation bill returned to conference as debate continued on submarine torpedo boats. The revenue bill advanced amid routine maneuvers as House sessions opened.
Wire report from Manila Feb 27 says 665 people in Camili ng voluntarily swore allegiance as pro American sentiment grows in former insurgent areas. In Albay, 41 took the oath at Calvet, while Captain Chass and a detachm ent of the Twenty first regiment dispersed insurgents and destroyed their camp. A patrol under Lieutenant James and the Eighth Infantry captured, killed two, took 41 prisoners and wrecked twenty tons of supplies. The armored cruiser Hireokiya returned from Hong Kong. Civil charges against Carman and Carranga are being pursued as evidence mounts.
The House debated a private measure restricting miner work to eight hours daily, passing the second reading by 21 to 199 votes. Opponents warned the limit would raise coal prices, citing past trade impacts from high coal costs.
The passage notes railroads bought more coal in America and even coal from England, with US miners producing about fifty percent more coal than English workers. It attributes the difference to longer work hours and not higher skill, highlighting production factors in the 19th century industry.
New York dispatch reports Payne Moore, once linked to fame, may sue for divorce from William Moore, serving nineteen years at Sing Sing for involvement in a plot against Martin Mahon, hotel proprietor. Mrs Moore has lived in London over a year and works with the Messenger Boy troupe at the Gaiety.
Exclusive wire reports ML Cutty and J H Galey owners of the Luccae oil gusher near Beaufort Texas will burn 300000 barrels of oil lying on the surface after concluding it has little value due to dirt and trash. Officials plan a controlled blaze to avoid property damage and expect the blaze to be the largest fire yet seen in the area.
A wry notice recounts the deaths of Alexander wan Tu Belmont and a Philadelphia widow, noting military service in the Civil War and pension details. The piece mentions a Washington College graduate and a veteran of the Ninety-second Regiment.
A Royal Dorset wire report from London notes that General Botha is said to have surrendered. The report lacks verification and is treated as unconfirmed by authorities, with no corroborating teams or official confirmation.
The Senate approves the Army bill after debate on a Cuban amendment that would restrict U.S. intervention in Cuba. Key figures clash over the Monroe Doctrine and safeguards against epidemics, with further amendments discussed before final passage. The session adjourns after a civil appropriation vote and newsroom dispatches note nominations and resignations in Washington.
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