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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1898
Page
1
Columbus dispatch reports Senator Hanna’s fate teetering as the Republican split tightens. Delegations press Governor Bushnell amid a volatile fight with party factions, with looming joint ballot decisions and potential deadlock in both chambers.
Brazil Ind Jan 4 Two hundred miners began a strike at No 6 Brasil Block Coal Co after bank boss allowed three drivers to work who had not settled dues with the miners union for the last month.
Argentine minister Senor Quesada ruled in favor of the Mexican government against Americans Oberlander and Mrs Messenger in a high profile arbitration. The decision reportedly ignores established English common law standards and appears guided by sympathy rather than legal points.
President tells Western congressmen there is no need for executive action on Cuba. He believes the Cuban question is working itself out and favors no new legislation beyond relief work, hoping Americans will respond generously as war may end soon without serious U.S. complications.
Two duels with swords broke out in Buda Pest during the debates in the Hungarian lower house. Count Stefan Tlaza wounded Herr Lud wig Clay and Herr Edmund Garjary wounded Herr Stefan Rayovaky. Wounds described as serious. Herren Tisza and Garjary received flesh wounds.
United States Treasurer Roberts directs all assistant treasurers to retire and forward for destruction any $100 counterfeit certificates after discovering dangerous forgeries. The notice stresses caution in receiving denominations and specifies sending notes to the treasury office.
In Chicago during a raid on a saloon at Clark and Van Buren streets Henry Maehl died from injuries received while resisting constables. The event stems from the ongoing crusade against gambling. Maehl was the saloonkeeper of the establishment.
Rivierre the French cyclist says American competitors used every trick to stop him from finishing in the six day race at Madison Square Garden. Race managers deny the allegations.
Edward Clifford, once a West Shore railroad detective, was sentenced in Jersey City to be hanged on Feb next for the murder of William Watson a West Shore division superintendent shot at Weehawken on March 6 185.
A blaze at Partners' Union and Milling warehouse No 6 in Stockton destroys about 10 000 tons of wheat and large quantities of barley and rye valued around 850000. The fire, started in machinery, raged through warehouses 6 and 6a, threatening nearby Navigation and Improvement and Eureka Mills storage. The Ellen and Cricket ships were moved to safety as piles of grain burn for hours and may smolder for days.
The coroner's inquest opens after a floor collapse at city hall during a mass meeting kills 25 and injures 35. Architects will testify the building was unsafe, city liable to families, while Mayor-elect Wilson aids wounded. Citizens mourn Ash and Turner, notable local figures.
Philadelphia report notes Emily Van Lennip widow of Rev John Van Lennip D D dies after brief illness. Daughter of Rev Isaac Bird a Syria pioneer, born in Ur at country. Survived by three sons Dr W B Van Lennip E B N Van Lennip and H M Van Lennip with funeral and interment at Great Barrington Massachusetts.
A Paris report from a Toulouse newspaper quotes a Marchand expedition officer detailing brutal practices used on native carriers in the Nile basin. The letter describes forceful seizure, executions, burning huts, and conscripting villagers to carry loads as a method to subdue the local population.
Washington reports rising pensioner letters asking cancellation of benefits amid a lost pensioners dispute. A Michigan recipient enclosed his certificate and asked to cancel, stating he was not entitled and would repay funds drawn since the grant.
New York June 4 The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Standard Oil company resulted in the re election of the board of directors as follows William Rockefeller John D Rockefeller J M Plagier J D Archbald H J Hogares W H Tilford A M McGregor Paul Babcock and C M Pratt
Major Butterworth, commissioner of patents, is weaker today in Thomasville Georgia on January 4. There remains some hope for his recovery as doctors monitor his condition.
William Carson, noted lumberman and millionaire, is reported dead today after a suspected axe attack. details remain sparse as highway and local officials investigate the incident in Mon Claire Wic.
Reports from Fall River to Nashua describe widespread wage cuts in Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts cotton mills. About 20 000 operatives affected with no immediate strikes expected in Lewiston and Auburn though Biddeford may act. Mills announce 10 percent cuts effective mid January with unions weighing possible strikes.
Washington Jan 4 no official word on Morrison successor at the Interstate Commerce Commission. Belief remains the president has not decided. Initially Judge Paxson of Pennsylvania was considered, but indications now favor a Western appointee, possibly from Illinois, if agreement is reached. Decision likely several days away.
Reports from Berlin and London indicate Britain may back a Chinese loan of 16 million pounds with land tax security under English control. The Cologne Gazette says negotiations in London began after Paris and St Petersburg proposals failed, with Britain seeking concessions of territory and a new rector for the imperial customs. Russia reportedly offered loans on favorable German terms.
Misa May Thompson two year old from Dallas Texas, visiting Leroy New York, tried to burn herself by pouring kerosene on hair and clothing and igniting a match. The blaze burned her hair and upper body before relatives extinguished it. She is not expected to survive. She had a history of heart trouble and oft spoke of possible insanity.
Camden, N J Jan 4 The trial of Hi Shaw for the murder of his grandmother Elizabeth Zane ended abruptly when Judge Garrison halted proceedings and granted a new trial in April. The juror thought to be the issue was Nelson W Cox linked to a lodge Shaw belonged to. No further explanation was given and Shaw was returned to his cell amid speculation of a possible confession. He will not be arraigned in the murder of his mother unless acquittal in the first case alters plans.
Henry C Goldsmith, once a broker, was arrested in New York on a $4,000 bail to answer charges of winding up to $1 million in fraudulent bucket shop operations. Wessener, a Brooklyn manufacturer, faces $3,000 in losses tied to the same wire transfers. Goldsmith allegedly ran bucket shop business under various aliases.
Missing barge Coal King with five men aboard after breaking away from its tug Sunday night near Boston bound for Newport News. Two tugs search the area and rescue hopes remain alive though provisions were scarce, risking hunger by now.
United States Minister Dudley at Lima forwarded a copy of Peru's November 12 marriage bill vetoed December by the president. The measure would have legalized civil marriages for all, but was rejected for not meeting a two thirds vote and for not serving Peruvian needs. The veto urged registration of non Catholic foreign marriages and a new bill is expected this session.
London report from the Vienna correspondent notes Dr. Schenk of the University of Vienna and Embryological Institute president says after twenty years of experiments he has found a method to influence the sex of offspring in animals and humans. He will reveal details before the Academy of Sciences, asserting the influence hinges on the female's diet.
E J Ratcliffe jailed six months on Blackwell's Island for beating his wife was interviewed in his Tombs cell regarding a London Daily Mail claim of another wife in England. District Attorney Gardiner authorized that Ratcliffe could be indicted for perjury for swearing he had no wife but the one here.
Fair weather with variable winds dominates today as Ohio politics show turmoil. China eyes England for arbitration setback, New England cotton wages cut, Dunmore affairs run by Republicans, and forthcoming Superior Court trial lists. Dr O Malley lectures on Dante. Republicans to nominate school directors. Local markets and updates.
Joseph G. Iwenberg of Huntingdon was appointed by Governor Hastings as associate judge in Harrisburg succeeding the late R. A. Laird. The action was announced January 4.
In Pekin the Tsung-yi and ministers spent the night debating the deposition of Tsao-Chou commandant Tung accused of threatening a German missionary. No examination summoned. situation remains tense. Germany delays action pending Prince Henry arrival. In Kino Chau bay German forces led by Captain Roeendahl replace prior command. Hong Kong reports Edgar arrives and Crafton sails. bulk of British fleet near Chusan Ning-Po.
Michael J. Cole linn of South Brunswick files in the Trenton court of chancery to nullify a July deed conveying all his property to Agnes Allen for 1 and other valuable consideration. He claims she refused marriage after laughing at him and turning him out of a home, and that her conduct with other men justifies undoing the transfer.
Joseph Leiter is said to have closed contracts for most of his 5,700.08 bushels of wheat. Negotiations have been underway for several days and area agreements are believed closed. Buyers include L. Dreyf Co of New York the French export and Gill and Fisher of Baltimore.
In Tuscelville Kentucky on January 4 Rober and Geord Duncan two 17 year old schoolboys became involved in a quarrel during which a Kyvan stabbed Geord Duncan in the heart and died instantly. Evans was arrested and charged with murder.
Executive committee accepts invitation from Indiana division and various clubs to host the annual meet at Indianapolis. The report lists affiliations and locations including Steamabip and Kaiser Wineimder Grosse, with unclear travel notes and arrivals in New York and Liverpool.
Partly cloudy to fall with warmer temperatures and fresh westerly winds today. Cloudiness and fog on the upper coast precede. On Thursday expect clear skies and warmer conditions.
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