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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
1
Peter Maher meets Peter McCoy in a dramatic ring bout at the Coney Island Athletic Club. McCoy delivers a decisive knockout in the fourth round after a back and forth match with swift jabs and body work, changing betting odds mid event and leaving Maher unable to rise.
New York report describes a boxing match at Coney Island Athlete Club between The Kid Meow and Maher. The bout, scheduled for twenty five rounds, opened with both in good condition and drew enthusiastic crowd support. McCoy pressed early as the aggressor, using feints and leg work while Maher showed power but inconsistent footwork and control.
Havana on January 1 held a torchlight procession just before midnight with a band lighting the tower prado and playing the Cuban national hymn. Crowds filled windows and doors as generals were cheered and Americans urged for the Star Spangled Banner. The night included a banquet for Cuban officials and a demonstration over exhumation demands for the slain brigadier general Dionisio u. The Jockey Club races drew many attendees and Havana quieted during the celebrations with 80 percent of the American colony present including General Wood and other generals.
A keeper at Vienna Zoo entered a lion cage today in a reckless act of bravado. Six lions attacked and killed him as attendants fought to drive the beasts away with torches and water.
Local No. 1 National Bridge and Structural Iran Workers of Philadelphia voted to strike after employers refused a demand for 3 cents an hour and extra hour of work per day. About 200 men, working on frames for large bridges, are affected by the action in Philadelphia and vicinity.
New York January 1 the physician in charge issued orders that no information about the patient be released. It was learned late that the actor was resting comfortably. Marbourville West Virginia January 1 William s wife and two children burned to death in their home near here earlier today.
Members of the executive committee of the anti trust conference met at Sherman House and Central Music Hall discuss a national drive to curb corporate exemptions. Chairman M Lockwood of Pennsylvania says the movement seeks government control of corporate ownership and coordinated action to reduce privileged advantages seen as oppressing the public.
Altoona PA January report of a freight train derailment between Gallitzin and Cresson. The rear section broke apart on a downhill run, cars piled up at Cresson, flames followed, seven passengers injured including Annie Streiner Sue Gallagher Minnie Twery Mitchell Myers PLEB Bowers Bertha Butterbaugh. Road doctors treated injuries at Creswell station before sending victims home.
General Edwin S. Osborne ex representative from Pennsylvania in the Forty-ninth to Fifty-first Congresses died of heart disease. Civil War veteran and former brigadier general of the Pennsylvania National Guard, he helped adjudicate the Wirtz case. He will be buried in Arlington beside his son Lieutenant Osborne killed in the Philippines. survived by widow and five children.
At Saint Ante in Withington Delaware January L the Dupont family gathered for a centennial celebration of the arrival of Mlenuihere Trenee Du Pont, founder of the powder works. Henry AL Du Pont read a family history tracing back two centuries while guests from Newport and surrounding areas attended a reunion dinner at the residence.
A garbled local report from New York describes a long distance relay event with unclear participant names and results. It mentions Taner Gent and the Hoke Teepls team, noting a swimmer and a white jersey but provides no coherent outcome or verifiable facts.
In Comoord Nova Scotia a grand jury found no indictment against Senator Gil J. O’Hare. The case involved alleged civil service violations tied to soliciting subscriptions for a campaign from federal officials.
A chaotic incident near Elisa Beth details severe damage at Ishuns incline with multiple stores affected. Emergency crews report lower floors compromised while upper offices and lodge spaces suffer extensive impact and debris.
York York Monday reports the death of George W. Metnel a 7 year old linked to the Improved Order of Hopia Hoplis in Breewartetown and a gold wedding celebration. Baltimore native lived 25 years in the area. In London Frank Rhenpard of the American varsity tour died Sunday night from pneumonia after a two year Europe visit.
Manila reports heavy fighting along roads to Santa Rosa as American forces push south from Cubuya and Calamba. Major March’s battalion secures Aguinaldo relatives and prisoners at Bonter Bin. insurgents evacuate toward Santa Rosa while gunboats shell and support advances.
Weather indications today expect fair and cold conditions. The morning edition highlights local briefs including Dunmore doings and county commissioners organizing tasks.
Baltimore January 1 1931 Employes of the Western Maryland railroad gain a five per cent wage rise as 1930 losses are restored after a period of cuts. An expert accountant notes the company showed a surplus of 89121 49 after operating expenses and fixed charges.
In Bagdad FhuJan 1 Simpson and Co mills refuse arbitration results and dismiss Knights workers. They offer ten percent raise to old hands who quit the Knights and to non union applicants. Today an employee was shot in the thigh and several others released amid fears of serious unrest.
In probate court Wit Moody eldest son of the late evangelist Dwight L. Moody filed a petition to be named administrator of his father estate. The petition was set for hearing tomorrow with expectation of approval as no will exists.
Jan 1 City officials in Karvivis witnessed Judge John Weiss sworn in to a ten year term after winter appointment and November re election. An informal reception followed the oath.
A gift from Carnegie in New York funds a day school at Cooper Union. The program aims to provide practical instruction to help young men become skilled workers, aligning with the goals of the existing night school. The donation totals £2,000 and supports early career training.
Special dispatch from Wantage Berks reports Richard Croker staying at a country house suffered a broken leg after the horse started to mount and became enraged, leaving him unable to ride.
In Frankfort Kentucky the Goebel Democrats organize both legislative houses. Senator Goebel nominated for President pro tem in the senate. House shows fifty eight Democrats at roll call. four Democrats abstained in the senate. Warfield alleges a $4500 pay-off by J H Whallen to stay out. Goebel voting blocs claim deals limit wider impact. Republican plan to field a straight ticket. Morrow nominated for speaker on the thirteenth ballot. Cantril and Trimble tied to Groebel faction.
The drum corps of Camp No. 449, Patriotic Order Sons of America, held its New Year's ball at Muele hall with Prof. Johnson providing music. Many members attended the event, and a lengthy list of organizers and committee members supported the celebration.
The Miners Examining Board, William P. B. Griffiths, William Merrick, and Thames T. Mallstone, awarded certificates yesterday afternoon. Names listed include Blainry Bohewle of the United States at Pyne, William Bowen of Wales at Arch bald, Patrick Moran of the United States at Ohl Marge, Thomas Mulhern of Leeland at Greenwood, with the last being a duplicate certificate.
Eight young African American men died suddenly in the past week near Lady's Island by the Central Phosphate Works in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Suspicions cover tainted or impure whiskey. the eighth victim was the mail carrier for the company.
Harrisburg January 1 Governor Stone appoints David M. Cameron of Wellsboro as president judge of Tioga County to replace Judge John I. Mitchell who moves to the superior court. The judgeship term lasts until the first Monday of next January.
Reports from Rensberg Cape Colony describe General French surrounding Colesberg after a night flank march. Cavalry and artillery outflanked the Boer right while infantry feinted the front, forcing the Boers to retreat eastward leaving Colesberg in French’s hands.
The Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad launches a pension plan for 950 retired or incapacitated workers. A $50000 annual fund exists for pensions with potential expansion. future needs require larger appropriations. No senior officials are affected. Going forward, hires will be limited to those under thirty five.
Calvin Parsons of Luverne county dies at his residence aged eighty four. A descendant of Wyoming valley pioneers, he served over fifty years as an elder in the Presbyterian church. He led the Wyoming Commemorative association and the Wyoming Historical society, and sat on the People's Bank board.
Barney Murey of Shieland and Clarksbles of Bike Wart Ind welterweights were slated for ten rounds at the Mastaide Athletic club. The opener was so vicious police halted the bout with Furey clearly ahead, but no decision was given.
Washington weather forecast notes fair skies in eastern Pennsylvania with low temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday and high northwest winds.
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