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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1894
Page
1
The article profiles Hancock as a tariff reform advocate who would oppose the tariff policy and supports an income tax. It discusses his background in law and public service, including roles with railroad firms, and outlines his nomination for a state congressional seat and his standing in the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. It notes his supporters view him as a leading tariff reform advocate.
Delegates from Pennsylvania reaffirm the 1892 platform favoring Grover Cleveland and Governor Pattison, denounce Republican tariff policy, call for tariff revision toward the Wilbur-Haynes plan, and urge prompt tariff action to aid industries and wages. Hancock is selected as congressional candidate after committee resolutions are adopted at the state convention in Harrisburg.
National Chairman Harrity’s faction named Hancock by acclamation after speech by James Denton Hancock supporter Cotter urged tariff reform. Ex district attorney Peck and others praised Hancock as a defender of tariff policy. Hancock denounced protection as robbery and urged adherence to the Democratic platform while noting support for income tax with caveats. Convention adjourned at 2.27.
Theodore F. Baker, paying teller at Consolidated National Bank, confessed to embezzling about $47,000 over twenty years by altering ledgers and taking cash during daily business. He was jailed after waiving defense, defaulting on $15,000 bail, with a salary of $1,890 a year. The confession followed discovery by bookkeeper Van Duzer and a bank board meeting led by President Janes J. Watson. Baker stated he did not gamble and used funds to support his family.
The executive committee of the National Republican Committee will meet in Wasuisarox to dispose of routine business and discuss cooperation with the congressional committee for the next fall campaign. Attending members include Clarkson of Iowa Bliss of New York Sutherland of Rochester Campbell of Ohio Payne of Wisconsin Kerena of Missouri Martin of Pennsylvania Hobart of New Jersey Ferwenden of Connecticut Manley of Maine Horn of Ohio Carter of Montana. The national chairman is already present.
The naval stability board reports gunboats Maching and Castine unsafe due to top heaviness and inadequate foundation. It recommends lengthening each by fourteen feet to support heavier guns and masts, requiring major alterations at an estimated cost of $0,000.
Ivey wins the billiard bout against Schaefer with a 0 to 454 score in Colorado. The match on January 10 featured Schaefer as the Wizard and Ivey securing victory.
In the Senate Mr. Davis of Minnesota defended the overthrow of Hawaii’s queen as proper while Mr. Frye’s non intervention policy faced critique. Gorman cited Hawaii’s three year excess of over 300 million dollars, and the House debated public works funding tied to the tariff bill. The naval affairs panel amended a subpoena request to cover information from March 4, 1898, prompting two small amendments.
Hamburger Nachrichten defends Prince Bismarck against Count Von Arnim's accusations. It notes the Count's conviction of Count Harry Von Arnim and argues the court's sentence aligned with public opinion. The editor cites Giamuardi's 1872 report, stating Arnim's political judgment was biased.
Denver January session opens with same officers as regular term. The governor reads his message detailing reasons for proposed propositions. Senate votes 21 to 22 against printing and assigns nine members to report by 1:40. Committee signals plan for immediate adjournment and probable adoption.
The Lehigh Valley railroad committees led by John H. Ries of Wilkes Barre met General Superintendent Wilbur for two hours to discuss unspecified matters. A second conference was planned for Saturday, and Wilbur left town afterward with no interviews available.
Hagan won the five kilometer skating event in Ansiernam with a time of 37 minutes 1.5 seconds. Kingmas finished second in 40 minutes 2 seconds, as listed in the local sports brief compiled from the event.
Mr Reed jokes about Speaker Chap’s ruling tying up the House proceedings as he and Boutelle press to bring up Mawalian resolution. He vows to punch a half dozen Democrats before the order expires and says no notice will interrupt current actions until the bill vote on the 29 instant.
Mia William Stroatrecker, wife of a prom inent citizen of Lewissoga Pennsylvania, reportedly suffered the grip and appeared dead today but revived upon the undertaker’s arrival with an ice box. She can now converse with friends who were notified of the death.
Dense smoke from a six story building at 15 Dover Street sent nearly 100 Chinese patrons scrambling down fire ladders and over rooftops. One man was rescued from the second floor in distress. he later died at a hospital. Firemen battled the blaze for about an hour. damage estimated under $5,000.
The Han nibal and St Joseph fast train El was held up four miles east of St Joseph Missouri tonight by masked men. The identity of the man remains unknown as authorities investigate the incident and search for suspects.
Foreman John Kinney died yesterday at the Crown slate quarry in Pen Argyl. William Seek has been missing for several months in York. Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster plans to admit women. Fifteen Hungarians work in the grinding department at Beaver Falls Axe and Tool Works. Swedeland Manufacturing mills burned causing losses between 40000 and 50000 dollars. Pittsburgh manufacturers prepare to visit Washington to oppose the Wilson tariff. William Yocum, long treasurer of the State Grange, resigns after seventeen years. Daniel Wee Davees of Everett, Pa, dies. he joined the lower lease in 1840 and served as Bedford County prothonotary from 1861 to 1854. Leading window pint manufacturers in the country agree to wage reductions to stay competitive under the Wilson tariff.
The House pension committee plans repeal of the law excluding nonresident pensioners while the Naval Affairs Committee declines to suspend premium payments for faster naval vessels. Treasury shows gold 27,851,746 and currency 18,584, gate in gold near 200,000. Newberry Fulmer of Easton named Avenue agent at 2,000 annually, with Mutebler assigned to New Orleans. Assistant Attorney General rules that sending green goods by mail can lead to 18 months in prison.
Three people were killed at Porte Amo in the Italian Apetinines when an avalanche swept over their houses. The disaster is reported with sparse details and no additional casualties confirmed.
Secretary Gresham states no further steps will be taken to restore the Queen Lil and all communications involving Mr. Willis and the Hawaiian matter will be sent to Congress. The president regrets Mr. Willis followed the letter of his instructions rather than the spirit as conveyed, with documents and reports to be transmitted upon receipt.
August Somerfield pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of his son who, escaping a brutal beating with a whip, leaped from a third story window to die. The court accepted the plea and scheduled sentencing for Saturday.
Jacksonville report says Duval Athletic Club manager Bowden bets $1,000 that within a week Governor Mitchell will declare he will no longer try to prevent Corbett and Mitchell from fighting in Florida. He would not give a reason but insists time will prove him correct.
A January 10 blaze at the Johnson residence on Hillside in SouThwick destroyed the home. Overturned lantern started the fire. Inside were the bodies of Amaza Johnson and Mrs. William Wright. Charles N. Johnson and his two children were ill in bed and rescued with difficulty.
William McCauley, described as insane, entered the Farmers bank in Wilwinatos on January 10 and demanded 00000 in gold claiming he had deposited it there. Clerks were alarmed but he left after persuasion.
Compertano Maryland January 10 reports Michard Rowley, a roller at Cambria Iron Works, is here to supervise the Cumberland Rolling Mill startup order. He says part of the mill will be started this week.
Last evening a mob gathered in Corato, Bari province, and proceeded to the mayor's office. The crowd quickly surrounded the building and smashed the windows.
Troops deployed to disperse rioters faced stone throwing and other missiles. When nonlethal options failed, the officer ordered fire on the crowd, resulting in seven rioters killed and many wounded.
In New Jersey the Democratic senate adjourned and barred the door. Republicans returned to find the door broken after a plank was used to gain entry and then took control of the chamber. The session opened with a unanimous vote to repealing racing laws and a joint meeting set for January 23.
A blaze at Henry McShane iron works and Gell foundry in Barmare on January 10 caused destruction of about $209,000 in property. Originated in the pattern room on the fourth floor. Insurance will cover the plant but many valuable patterns were burned and cannot be replaced.
The Anti Harrity Democrats plan to select a rival candidate for congressman at large this Friday with nomination papers circulated under Senator Arthur D. Markley of Montgomery County. Some 4000 Democrats have pledged to sign, while ex Magistrate Alexander J. Diamond of Philadelphia seeks a magistrate nomination. Markley supporters challenge the state convention’s validity and aim to present him as the regular Democratic candidate. The revolt signals an unusually charged campaign within the party.
The report details varied incidents including a miners convention in executive session, ships Yantic and Magship Lancaster tied to Yokohama and home port training use, Admiral Fairfax’s death in Hagerstown, a train line dispute in Washington Ind, a fatal shooting in Shoals Ind, a bank capital reduction in New York, assassinations and suicides in Kentucky and Missouri, a clothier failure in Plainsfield N J, and legal actions over rail receiverships in New York.
Forecast to Thursday shows eastern Pennay leaning fair early then increasing cloudiness and likely rain by night. Warmer temperatures with southerly winds forecast.
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