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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
1
A review of 1902 highlights record coal production, pig iron output, and coke sales amid strikes and price shifts. It notes expanding markets, government and farm sectors, and a cautious but profitable economy despite car shortages and drought.
The article notes Associated Press coverage on Mt Formalanumoma and P Morgan & Co involved with Southern Pacific rail service. It mentions a return edition and related financial or corporate activity. Strong entities include Associated Press P Morgan & Co Southern Pacific and Mt Formal.
James Wilcox, held in the Miss Hila Cropsey death case, will get a preliminary hearing tomorrow before five justices. A citizens committee of five will present evidence. Wilcox is jailed here as public sentiment runs strong though lynching talk has eased. His mother, in delicate health, is reportedly seriously affected by the suspicion.
Berlin reports Germany will press Venezuela only after Dr Schmildt-Leda arrives in Caracas around January 5. Von Pilgri-Baltazzi awaits confirmation as Germany seeks to discipline Venezuela over debts while avoiding strengthening Castro. Germany hopes to gain time and avoid a US clash, with the Gagelle delayed for Caribbean outfitting.
The Chinese court will proceed by train from Pao-Ting-Fu to Pekin on January 7. Officials will assemble on the plaza between the Temples of Heaven and Agriculture to bow as the emperor and dowager empress pass. General Ma’s troops guard the route from station to palace gate.
Exclusive wire reports the Zionist congress elected a 45 member executive committee. Re-elected president is Dr. Theodore Herzl of Vienna. U.S. representatives include Rabbi Gustave Gottheil New York H. J. Wise Portland Rev Dr Schaffer Baltimore Perecia Mendes Chicago Rev Dr Sarnohn New York. Montreal’s Dr Bolu serves as Canadian representative.
Melting snow causes Wye and Derwent to overflow. Derwent valley scenes of destruction unseen in twenty years. Hundreds of burning premises hotels and homes inundated. Several buildings occupants had narrow escapes as waters rose rapidly. Ten feet of water covers Matlock football ground.
William Connell defends the city's street railway franchise ordinances and his associates stance. He notes his decades of support for Scranton enterprises, denies personal profit, and accuses opponents of exploiting concessions to undermine the new lines. Connell asserts good faith in negotiations, warns against further demands, and calls for fair, lasting franchises to enable multi million dollar city improvements.
Secretary Hay reports Admiral Schley departs Washington for Baltimore to attend his sister, then returns to serve as honorary pallbearer at Rear Admiral Roe’s funeral. He then plans January visits to Savannah, Chicago, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, and a Memphis trip in April with various trade and fraternal groups.
Loulis Bitzer, a Turners Falls jeweler, killed his 1 year old son and his wife Christiaa, and Miss Ida Columbe, his clerk, died. Two other daughters Annie and Carrie were wounded. Bitzer was arrested after neighbors found the scene. The note suggested he planned to kill his family and himself.
Secretary Hay’s view on Germany’s Venezuela programme was sent to Berlin as a memorandum. It confirms no US complications are expected and notes Roosevelt’s Monroe Doctrine stance. Bericht adds Casro issue delays and indicates no ministerial instructions to Bowen to hasten action.
Reports from Havana indicate no ballots received in key districts with voters refraining from voting for General Bartol in Havana. Dispatches say General Maso, Democratic presidential candidate, left Manzanillo for Havana after ending his campaign. Santiago de Cuba observed calm polls with the Nationalist party placing a token vote and the city reporting low turnout and cold, rainy weather.
A $3,500 diamond necklace once thought stolen was found in Pittsburg. The item, shipped by Shaw & Berry to Joseph Wrankels & Sos of New York, had an incorrect sender card, leading to tampering fears. The necklace is en route to Washington, and the firm clears Adams Express of any wrongdoing.
Vromann's wife was granted a divorce on cruelty charges and custody of the two children was awarded to her. Vromann reportedly brooded over the ruling, which is linked to a recent tragedy.
Prof George Herron formerly of Chicago told Brussels socialists that seven eighths of U S fortunes are held by 2000 trust masters and urged a revolution as the only solution. He spoke at the Maison du Peuple, noting Chicago socialists aim to greet a Maison du Peuple like the one in Strasbourg.
The pardon board will hold a brief executive session in Marievburg to review multiple cases. Subjects include John J. Robinson of Aneme facing second degree charges, Alfred Smith of Philadelphia with a related count, Joly Walle of Bucqueluong on a second degree charge, and William Morlax of Payette on a misdemeanor.
An incident report describes a passenger falling from the Cincinnati and Cleveland Express west of the Penchvyivanis line near Horreburg station. The narrative notes smoke under Mullery Street and injuries, with details from Exchwive Wire and associates in Brooklyn.
Detective bureau reports $30,000 in jewelry stolen from Paul G. The band recovered some pieces at a local pawn shop and others were missing. Valet Kern arranged a loan of $1,500 but received only $700 and failed to return for the remaining $800 and the jewelry.
Lewis Carmichael of Bidney, 70, applied to the overseer of the poor for assistance. Once influential in New York politics he spoke for Horace Greeley in 1872 at the Democratic national convention. His fortunes failed due to bad investments. he is now crippled by rheumatism.
Exclusive wire report lists several obituaries including Wilkes-Barre clothing house head aged 74 who died after a fall, German nobleman exiled to America visiting La Crone, and Danmaiter's Almon Gireeter aged 107, all dated December in various towns.
An early morning blaze at the Miners Eighth Avenue theater erupted around 1 o clock. Fire officials fear many may be inside as flames consumed the wood structure and caused total loss of the building.
Exclusive report states that at Wayside a man and a leading merchant were killed in a northern Spokane area incident today. The account notes a daughter involved and indicates both victims died without giving further details.
Anapeta officials announced a boxing card to be staged before the Yosemite Athletic Club in San Francisco between March 17 and April 1. Promoter James Kennedy reported the main event pairing Jeffriaw Sharkey against Dave Sullivan, with McGovern and Sullivan also penciled for supporting matches.
President Castro of Venezuela defends his liberal policy in an open letter. He cites the need for united support to defend the republic and mentions restraint while criticizing opposition and journalists imprisoned in Caracas. He urges national solidarity and says his actions aim to preserve peace and progress.
The Associated Press reports from Lancaster that Rec. Attea announced a 10 percent increase in tariffs and conductor charges on Traction Company lines will take effect by the 16th. About 150 men will be affected.
A fragmented report notes a cold spell approaching with shifting winds and cloudy skies. It mentions a fair and market activities constrained by the weather and varying conditions across regions.
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