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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
1
A congressional inquiry team visited West Point to hear Col. AL Mills describe the academy rules and disciplinary measures, including demerit causes, cadet records, and barracks conditions. Mills cites mathematics deficiency as a major reason for retirements and outlines appeals to superiors and the War Department.
Special to the Scranton Tribune Washington June 1 in the Supreme Court Mr F R Coudert Jr resumed his Porto Rican case arguments contending Porto Rico is not foreign territory thus duties on goods from Porto Rico to New York are improper Alphonse Tort followed arguing over Armstrong case and asserting U S sovereignty extends over all national domain including territories He argued that ceded Porto Rico changed sovereignty and that the president cannot impose duties on commerce after the Pugis treaty Dooley Smith & Co argued Porto Rico law on duties is temporary and a makeshift Richardss for the government outlined the Paris treaty effect asserting ceded territory remains part of the United States and Congress can extend constitutional limits to acquired lands and that the president cannot exceed constitutional powers, court recessed after his remarks.
J Koehler swordmaster and gymnastics instructor explains new cadet exercises at the academy. The committee traverses the cadet commissary, observes supper formation, and questions cadets in charge at the mess. They dine at West Point hotel and hold an executive session afterward.
The Confederate veterans protest against inviting President McKinley to the Memphis reunion next May will not be heeded in Memphis. A committee will carry the invitation to McKinley on behalf of the city’s commercial bodies and Confederate veterans.
The Annotated Press reports William Tee is named division freight agent for United Railroads of New Derby division. Gilbert H L Cobb, now division freight agent for Pennsylvania Railroad division Harthing, oversees appointments. Isaac Wright, George Cobb, and Ogilon are noted as other freight agents. resolutions on the death of the late Nouretry Sing are adopted. The question of a successor to Mr. Sipe was not taken up.
A drowning occurred at Harvey's Lake when an unnamed man aged unknown broke through the water and drowned. Rescue divers recovered the body, with authorities continuing to investigate the accident.
Rafael Fontela arrives in Washington with a petition signed by 2,000 Filipinos seeking peaceful self government under U S sovereignty The document argues insurgents would lay down arms if such governance is promised and asserts loyal Filipinos support peace while avoiding Aguinaldo’s leadership.
Exclusive wire reports a ten round lightweight bout at the Atlantic City Athletic club ended in a draw after Jew Majane collapsed during postfight route to his dressing room. Majane was hospitalized with possible brain blood vessel rupture. his opponent Charles Krane of Atlantic City remained safe. Police arrested Almimowite at his home.
Unclear typed report from January records notes appeal of Roland H. Molinois under sentence of death for the death of Mrs. Kate Adame. The papers mention further proceedings delayed for five weeks and a review by a higher court in Albany.
Exclusive wire reports from The Asculated Prom recount a boxing title bout setup in Memphis. The Phoenix Athletic Club lists Gardiner of Wheeling and Minghead as contenders with Opener Terry Mefhovern pledging a final pre bout declaration on February 1. The event aims to feature the champion trains and advance plans.
Reading suffers a two day strike on the Hired Traction system after the discharge of a dozen union workers. No cars ran yesterday or today across fifty miles of track while officials in Philadelphia awaited a possible meeting with commuters. President Rigg planned to arrive to discuss with complicit workers but would not meet outside committees.
Exclusive from New York reports that William K Vanderbilt plans a through transcontinental line by merging Union Pacific with Chicago and Northwestern and possibly leasing or purchasing control. Vanderbilt allies hold key Union Pacific board seats while Northwestern and Jersey Central alignments loom as central to the consolidation. Burlington interests also show stock interest as Wall Street notes potential further expansion joining Western rail systems.
Rev Vincent Dilloni sues Pittston Mayor Thomas F Corcoran for false imprisonment claiming the Lithuanian priest was jailed after a Pittston lecture was barred by the mayor. The mayor says the speech threatened riot and was stopped to preserve peace.
Special correspondent reports that ex governor John Lind left office at noon and, as a private citizen, visited the St Paul Dispatch. He challenged editor Harry Black, calling himself a private citizen and struck a sharp blow before bystanders separated the two.
Kyelmwire from The Associated Ire reports speculation that the Pennsylvania railroad has secured a right of way through Bedford and Blaly counties and plans to extend lines to Couleal City near the Saye rpont and Medford line. The route would unlock coal and lumber traffic in Somerset county, boosting mountain transit.
A large Philadelphia meeting led by Bishop Potter and Rev. Wayland Hoyt calls for a citywide crusade against vice. A resolution declares Philadelphia under the sway of its worst elements and urges a reform movement with new committees and reform coalitions.
The morning paper reports rain and warmer conditions with political notes. It highlights votes against the army draft and congressional probes, plus local government matters and a trolley bill debate.
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia police arrested Robert Bryan alias Sailor Bob and Wack Harris after a confession linked to the murder of Rev. Charles Riegel, pastor of the Church of the Presentation. Riegel’s body was found in a North Philadelphia lodging house, with initial coroner notes claiming natural cause. Over fifty priests attended his funeral at the church.
Harrisburg hosts the eighth annual meeting of the Associated Health Authorities and Sanitarians of Menn sylvanian from February 6 to 7. Dr George Gh. Giver, brigades surgeon, will deliver the main address on sanitary work accomplished in Porto Rico since American occupation. Governor Stone will preside as the biennial legislative session is opened.
The Associated Press reports New York Central and Delaware and Hudson officers denied any guaranteed share lease or stock guarantee involving the lat ter by the former company. Officials note Wall Street rumors persist and that a large block of Delaware and Hudson stock was recently transferred in private sale amid strong Vanderbilt Morgan influence.
Abbott built New Yorks first oil refinery and promoted pipelines and rail lines shaping early routes. He promoted the Union and Tituwille railroad and led regional transport expansion before dying at his home tonight at age 0 years.
In Saaquehanna in January the strike of ten bakers employed in the locomotive department ended today. The workers will return to work after the company granted a readjustment for men who refused to work at the introduction of silent labor. Boilermakers will perform the essential work as claimed by the workers.
One of the children burned in the orphan fire yesterday morning, Allen Bellmore, two years old, died today. The incident marks the twenty-ninth death from the blaze, according to local reports.
Exclusive wire report from The Associated Prena Hornellville A V notes the sides in the Erie company strike settled their differences. Workers returned to work in the afternoon as the dispute concluded without further incident.
Washington wires report the army canteen being abolished by a decisive House vote after Senate opposition to the proposal. The measure, tied to the naval appropriation bill, may delay passage as debate on river and harbor funding continues with criticism over allocations and irrigation plans.
At a University of Pennsylvania Athletic Association meeting in Philadelphia in January, George Woodruff was alerted as financial secretary and selected head coach of a new board of graduate coaches. The move splits finance duties from coaching to ease workload, changing prior training methods where Woodruff handled most duties.
The house committee of banking and currency reported favorably the Boosine bill to extend the charter of the national bank.
Jun forecast for eastern Pennsylvania on Thursday calls for warmer temperatures in northern portions with brisk easterly winds turning southwesterly. Local conditions expect improving air from morning to afternoon and highs near seasonal norms.
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