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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1901
Page
1
A boiler explosion at the Rochester Orphan Asylum early today caused a massive fire. Twenty four children, one nurse, and a cook died. many others injured, some fatally, as nurses and volunteers evacuated residents amid chaotic scenes and rapid building collapse.
A deadly fall occurred when a man dropped a lad during a fire rescue at an asylum. A woman leaped toward him and both tumbled. the child died and the rescuer survived with severe injuries. Firemen evacuated children from upper rooms as panic spread. A joint meeting of asylum board and trustees blamed lack of fire escapes and night patrols, urging better safety measures.
Exclusive AP report states the military court of inquiry found ex cadet Oscar L Booz was hazed at the academy but his death after leaving could not be tied to hazing. The board notes hazing was common though not brutal and urges radical measures to end the practice.
Exclusive Wire reports the Supreme Court began hearing five consolidated Porto Rican customs cases. F R Coudert argued for importers, contending Puerto Rico is not a foreign country under the Dingley tariff law and that Porto Ricans are U S citizens. Proceedings adjourned with more attorneys to speak later this week.
Grand jury indicts Clinton Marehall J. J. Dean and Eugene Davis Bellevue nurses for first degree manslaughter in the death of Louis Hillard. Police say Hillard had broken ribs and injuries at Bellevue Hospital after the incident.
New York shooter A Welch lost the Dupont trophy to J A Elliott at Inter State Park in a 100 live birds contest. Welch was out of form and unable to match his usual speed while Elliott continued his recent pace, finishing strong with seven birds to Welch five.
Exclusive wire reports Japn somer Sarvia, held in Goshen jail for the murder of Frank J. Henderson of Newburg years ago, was identified by Henderson's mother as the killer. Sarvis recently finished a Pennsylvania burglary sentence.
John Clark Sime, late secretary of the Pennsylvania Railroad, was buried today at Whitmarsh near Fort Washington, Pa. Funeral services were attended by Pennsylvania Company officials and many prominent public figures.
Washington reports Consul Gudger says Colombian revolutionaries near Panama threaten the city and transit facilities. The United States would pursue vigorous measures to protect American interests, with gunboat Ranger already at Panama and Philadelphia and Iowa en route.
Raybrook in Franklin County New York will host the state tuberculosis hospital with about 1000000 needed. The legislature will be asked to appropriate 100000 for first pavilions as plans by State Architect Heins proceed.
George Moy er aged seventeen appeared before Mayor Schaudt on incorrigibility and dagger charges. He was sentenced to earn his salt, be in bed by 10 pm, rise at 6 am, may attend theatrical performances, and must not sass women.
In Susquehanna Pennsylvania chief Erie Railroad officers arrived by special car to confer with local officials and the strikers committee over the boilermakers strike started yesterday. The railroad faces heavy business and potential disruption as the boiler works are here. A settlement is expected by Wednesday. other shop departments remain calm.
Exclusive AP report from Paterson notes Judge today granted defense motion for a separate trial for Geo J Kerr in the murder case of Jennie Hosschieter. The judge cited Kerr’s alleged absence when knockout was given to the girl as a ground for separate proceedings.
Exclusive wire reports Congressman Neville of Nebraska is very ill at his residence in the city. He has suffered several hemorrhages in recent days from an accident during Christmas holidays that reopened a Civil War injury. Recovery appears unlikely.
The U S transport Sherman rode a December typhoon off the Japanese coast with seas flooding the hurricane deck. A port lifeboat was wrecked, another cut adrift, and cabin roof torn away. Sailors suffered injuries, notably J R Duff with multiple fractures, while Captain Grant remained uninjured. The crew deemed it the worst typhoon encounter they had faced.
A freight train collision on the Central Railroad of New Jersey near Laurel Run ignited a black powder car after a rear collision with an empty engine. Fire spread, five cars were crushed, a powder hole tore the ground, and nearby homes shook as wrecking crews fought the blaze for hours. The crew escaped with warnings from the engineer, and contractor Peter Strome helped avert further disaster by moving a dynamite car to safety.
London reports Lord Pauncefote will stay in Washington indefinitely. Britain plans to appoint a successor next March, but current tensions with the United States prevent removal. Lord Pauncefote may stay through year end, while cabinet discussions on the May Pauncefote treaty amendments proceed with the U.S. ambassador.
Exclusive wire reports the second consignment of about 100 steel angles for the cup defender frame arrived today from Steelton Pa. The angles are 20 feet long two inches wide on the legs and 1 ½ inch on the angle. They were delivered by special train from Providence. Keel plates will be ready for setting with the frame tomorrow or Thursday.
Erroneous tracing shows ships arriving and sailing between New York Antwerp Liverpool Amsterdam Boulogne Rotterdam and Philadelphia with uncertain cargo and names like Furnessa Ken tihelon Nowellc Patria La Nor Linard Pawel and others in a tangled dispatch. The fragmentary items reference multiple vessels and routes without coherent dates or outcomes.
The Old Town bank, closed by receivership days ago, is set to resume operations tomorrow under a state institution. The American National Bank, allied with Old Town, also plans to restart soon though no official announcement has been issued yet.
Rumors swirl in railroad circles that the Delaware and Hudson might come under New York Central control through a lease. Stock activity and widespread ownership by 20 000+ shareholders fuel talk, with names like Olyphant Depew Astor Roosevelt and Rockefeller mentioned as holders or buyers in the speculative scenario.
Exclusive wire from the Associated Press reports the nitrate building at Eastman Kodak works in Rochester destroyed by fire. Two firefighters died from chemical fumes and another was gravely injured. The deceased are Lieutenant Edward Murphy and George F. Long. Injured: George Kitlinger. Fire started by nitric acid contacting a wooden floor. Loss estimated at $8,000.
Exclusive wire reports Governor Stone signed a concurrent resolution authorizing three new and three existing commissioners to oversee the erection of a monument honoring the deceased soldiers of the Tenth Pennsylvania regiment.
About 100 machinists in the Erie Railroad company's shops here are on strike. The cause is unclear whether the discharge of four workers or objections to piecework prompted the stoppage. Both sides remain reticent.
A fatal fire at a Rochester orphan asylum dominates today’s brief items. Other notes include Delaware and Hudson developments in Celestia, trolley council action looming, and a bribery hearing for council members.
An eastbound engine and twenty three empty cars collided with a westbound engine on a bridge over Koon's Run in Fairmont West Virginia. Eight men died and three were injured including a fatality. Both trains were speeding toward a switch near Pittsburg flyer. Names of the dead and injured are listed with hometowns.
In Reading, 160 motormen and conductors strike after recent union formation and discharge of six workers. After a 16 percent wage raise the Federated Trades council mediated but workers insist on reinstatement. No street cars ran as crews gathered at barns and unified on remaining on strike to press demands.
Secretary Cortelyou said the president's cold has developed into grippe. The physician reports no complications and that recovery should follow its regular course. The president will remain in his room for several days.
The Associated Press reports that Governor M. B. Mo. Sweeney was inaugurated for a second term and noted no lynching occurred in the state in the past year. In Florida, William Jennings was inaugurated governor this afternoon with support for free schools free school bonds uniform assessments and low taxes.
In Cape May X 7 dan, prominent African American figures met to discuss creating an industrial colony in Cape May County. A wealthy Black man reportedly agreed to establish the colony supplying each farm with seed and livestock, with repayment for the farm over ten years.
The Philadelphia Clearing House Association today announced a policy change establishing no charge for collecting checks in other cities. The decision, reported exclusively via AP, aims to standardize processing across regional networks beginning this month.
Washington reports indicate the Empress Dowager is opposing the Powers demands on indemnity and treaties for China. Conger proposes moving talks from Pekin to Washington or another capital to gain unity. An international commission may assess indemnity disputes while Chinese envoys sign only if the court’s stance is not required.
Delegates Murphy and Wilson from Arizona presented arguments to the House committee on territories in favor of statehood for Arizona. The hearing produced no action, with general sentiment indicating no action during this session. If Arizona bill advances, Oklahoma and New Mexico measures may accompany it.
Samuel A. McNeal, assistant district attorney from Altoona, who vanished months ago, was arrested in Norfolk Virginia at police request for conspiracy forgery and embesmerment. Chief Seedenburg will go to Norfolk to bring him back.
An exclusive AP report from Berlin states a large Zionist gathering today voted to establish a national Jewish committee to safeguard Hebrew interests. The decision signals organized effort to defend Hebrew concerns amid ongoing regional tensions.
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