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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1894
Page
1
Veteran Mr. Grow leads a rally denouncing the Wilson bill with a focus on its sectional hatred and economic crudities. Cleveland’s unpatriotic stance toward Hawaii is condemned as the convention swiftly completes its work, boosting party spirits for the February 20 election.
The Republican state convention in Harrisburg nominated Galusha A Grow of Susquehanna County by acclamation for congressman at large to fill the vacancy caused by General William Lillys death Delegates praised his leadership and contrasted the Wilson bill with Republican policy while adopting a platform denouncing the Democratic administration Hawaiian policy and calling for united opposition.
In Hollsopappy the Blair county treasury remains in strain as banks refuse to honor county orders and directors drafts for outdoor relief cannot be cashed. Commissioners cannot locate the outstanding bond record and the county’s actual indebtedness is unknown.
While repairing a belt in a sawmill, Geo W Crawford's arm was caught between a wheel and belt. He was hurled onto a harrow and killed when a tooth pierced his head. Emergency crews attended but he died at the scene.
Two miners, Peter Leavitz and John Zinka, both Polish, were killed at Twin shaft in Pristox today. They were propping an unsafe roof in a lower lift when coal and rock fell.
A patchwork of notes reports wage outlook for Northern Pacific trainmen. A steamer Egyptian Monarch reaches New York safely after ten days overdue. Denials follow claims Atlanta offered 0,000 for the Mitchell Corbett fight. Alabama factions unite against the regular Democracy. A $20 million Erie Canal project bill advances in the New York legislature. Chicago YMCA building opens with New Year reception. Nicaraguan minister Dr Guzeman predicts the Vanques government will fall. Forty Indians from the Indian Territory are sent to Kings County prison. A Boston thief escapes with 1800 from Perkins Institution. New Orleans politics flirt with a daily lottery despite state law. A Kentucky woman shoots a friend with an unloaded pistol, killing her. Colorado Governor Waite shifts patronage ahead of Senator Wolcott’s challenge. Alabama Congressman Oates opposes Morgan’s re election but aims for Pugh’s seat later. A violent street incident in Dar en C with City Marshall Luron shot by Kraasley.
In Wasiimatos on January 3 the Senate swore in Hunton to fill the Barber vacancy. The House, amid Hawaii debate, votes to notify all absent members by telegraph that urgent public business requires their presence. A voting quorum remained elusive and the House adjourned at 2 pm awaiting tomorrow.
The Shortlidge murder case was heard before Judge Clayton in Lanacy County. A committee on lunacy was appointed to hear evidence, with Dr. J. L. Forwood Dr. Jeferies and Captain Ianac Johnson names on the panel. The murdered wife was buried in Brooklyn after large funeral services here.
The House Ways and Means Committee will push the tariff bill through with minimal delays. The Hawaiian matter will stay in the background until the tariff bill proceeds to the Senate.
Judicial notice was taken in the supreme court that a full bench would not be present soon. Ex-Senator Elmande, counsel in a case, asked for a continuance until the full bench could sit, and his motion was granted. President Cleveland had expressed a wish.
A report notes a push to relieve the court’s embarrassment by promptly confirming Mr. Hornblower. If rejected, a final decision would be reached so another name could be sent in, with the impression that Hornblower will be confirmed.
Assistant Secretary Reynolds ruled that James E Harrison of Company M Third Iowa Cavalry is not eligible for a pension for a gun shot wound because he was absent from his command of his own accord. The decision questions what counts as line of duty and reverses several prior administration rulings.
City departments met Mayor Gilroy to outline work for the unemployed. An early 1,000 men will be used on street improvements while a bond bill of 1,000.00 dollars for park work is prepared. The committee will seek quick passage in Albany. A city charity fund will be started with employee contributions.
At a joint meeting of eight industrial associations led by agricultural delegates in Indianapolis on January 3, resolutions condemned the Wilson bill for taxing farm products and granting 40 percent protection to manufacturers. The group called on Congress and Senators to oppose the measure and a copy of the resolutions would be sent to Washington.
Pottsville reports County Commissioner Charles F. Allen was arrested on perjury charges claiming he lied about oath of office and promises before the election. He posted $2,000 bail. The Republican reformer, known for clashing with a GOP ally, faces removal efforts amid accusations of an anti election deal with Democrats.
Four masked men broke into the Westmoreland Specialty office in Grapeville at 3 am. They bound and gagged watchman John Jenkins, blew open the safe, and warned him to stay quiet or lose his head. Jenkins later freed himself with help from his son D F Jenkins. Authorities believe the burglars obtained about 75 dollars.
At the Allentown Lutheran conference January meeting ministers denounced Christmas festiv als and Santa Claus attachments. The session condemned the Foativale and its associations.
A list of prominent figures connected to Albany Rochester St Albans Yardouth Nova Scotia Balom New York Lancaster Catasauqua Frederick Reading Wilmington and Detroit, including bishops diplomats ex-congressmen captains and city officials. Ages range up to 70 with references to wartime service and public roles.
Wharton Barker announces the American League platform with Powderly and others listed as organizers. It calls for curbing concentrated capital, protecting American labor, expanding shipping subsidies, ending reliable duties on imports, and multi currency policy. It also seeks foreign land-ownership limits and selective immigration rules.
A large blaze at Hinchman & Sons wholesale drug house began at 6 o clock causing an estimated 100000 in losses. Firemen struggled to confine it to Hinchman but flames spread to Stenart Bros. top floor. Hinchman building damages total 25000 on the structure and stock losses between 30000 and 100000, Stanart building damages around 12000 with stock losses from 10000 to 34000, all insured.
A major blaze in Toledo destroys multiple riverfront structures and blocks near Madison and Water. Key losses include the Quile Elevator and Chamber of Commerce with extensive insured damage. Captain Frazier of Engine No. 1 injured by falling timber as flames spread across seven stories. Local businesses such as King block Hartford block and surrounding premises suffer heavy damage with total losses running into hundreds of thousands.
In Lancaster on January 3 the Republican nominating meetings named ten candidates for mayor including Clay Miller Morris Zook Edward Edgerey A F Shenck Elvis McMollen and others. The election next week will narrow the field to two nominees representing the Brubaker and Livingston factions.
Samuel Blair, superintendent of the Tyrone and Clearfield Railroad, embarrasses the coal region after a $29,275 execution against him is issued in Holmes County. Three Blair sons are listed as execution creditors. Blair links to the Liveright & Co failure.
Charles Mitchell signed the amended articles of agreement under Duval Athletic club pressure. The fight now to be held in Daval or St Johns county with Mitchell's training quarters in the latter. Gloves provisions were changed from five ounces to six four read gloves furnished by Corbett or Mitchell as Bowden yielded this point.
A 129000 barrel year for loading breweries is reported. Judge Cyrus L Pershing of Schuylkill county travels to Denver for health. Mt Pleasant man William Schuttlenworth dies from a coal fall at Williamsport. A Philadelphia and Reading Railroad train fatally strikes trackwalker Gaetano Marella at Lewisburg. Judgments totaling 15000 entered against J M Harris a clothing dealer of Coudersport.
For eastern Pennsylvania a mostly cloudy day is expected with likely no precipitation. Light to moderate south winds will continue as temperatures remain mild.
Local store invites shoppers to view their Christmas jewelry and novelty line in show windows. Goods are warranted as represented.
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