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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
1
An unready cadet named Ennis was called but unavailable, causing the committee to adjourn to 7:90 o'clock. The delay paused proceedings and postponed expected action.
The Hamburg American line steamer Frisia Captain Schmidt from Hamburg arrived at Queenstown at 8 am after heavy weather 60 miles west of the Irish coast. Its machinery was deranged with deck damage and holes in quarters, risking cargo loss and likely requiring docking for repairs. Helios also returned to Rotterdam with a cracked high pressure cylinder.
Senate receives a memorial from 2,006 Filipinos and Manila residents appealing to Congress for U S independence and urging end to persecution. It credits Aguinaldo and pledges unity across islands, arguing autonomy like Canada would not suffice. A counterpoint from Senator Hawley labels the document treasonous against the United States.
A Furaman morning message reports a lifeboat reached the stranded French steamship Mussle at sea, delivering food to 102 aboard in the forecastle. Despite violent winds and rain, survivors signalled for aid and said they were building a raft to launch with a sail.
In Washington on January 10 the senate advanced the army reorganization bill with amendments for generals Wilson Lee and Shafter to major generals. An appeal from over two thousand Filipinos urging U.S. cessation of operations in the Philippines sparked clashes over publication. House debate on river and harbor bills continued, with tributes to Rep Clarke and speeches by Cushman and Hepburn highlighting regional concerns and the Seattle canal project.
Vancouver dispatch reports Viceroy Tao Mu, after meeting the empress dowager, believes she will resume anti foreign policy once possible. Chang-Chih-Tung views reform efforts by Hung Chang and Prince Ching as powerless and proposes a mildly progressive central government with protection from Japan, England, and other powers.
John B. Garrett announces retirement as vice president and president of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, effective Tuesday. The resignation was submitted in November but made public today. Garrett will devote time to education and philanthropy. Directors held a special meeting but named no successor.
The United Traction line in Reading remains stalled with no cars running as arbitration is set to resolve the dispute. Strikers’ leaders proposed reinstatement, higher pay, longer shifts, and strict member-only hiring, but only arbitration was accepted. Five arbitrators will include two from each side and a fifth official, with Mayor A H Leader named. Cars to report for duty tomorrow morning pending talks.
James Fox an Italian boarder at 228 Taylor Avenue Camden attacked Mrs. Mary Cravaglo after returning home from work. He slashed his throat with a razor during the assault but she wrested the weapon away and shouted for help. Fox was hospitalized and detained as he said he would rather die than be parted from his wife and six children in Italy.
An accident near New Derman, Pa, claims the life of 9 year old Alice Carter. Her brother Arther Carter, age 11, was handling a shotgun when it discharged, the blast entering her neck. He surrendered to authorities and was jailed.
A Madrid dispatch reports Admiral Cervera is gravely ill in Puerto Real near Cadiz with friends largely hopeless of recovery as his condition worsens under medical care.
Exclusive AP report from Millerewille notes the Lancaster county school directors Institute adopts resolutions urging the legislature to add one million dollars to school appropriations for the current and next fiscal year ending June 1900 and 1901, aligned with the governor’s pledge to warrant action.
Paris dispatch reports Chinese plenipotentiaries signed the joint note to end the preliminary phase of negotiations while European powers clash over where talks should be held. The United States faces three objections to Washington as the venue and Britain leans toward Shanghai amid rival imperial aims. Russia eyes broader influence as negotiations loom with Beijing.
The morning brief notes rain and colder weather. It reports a joint note signed by Chinese plenipotentiaries and lists various local and regional items, including grand jury actions, transfers in a second class city, and live news on industry, finance, and the economy.
In Trenton New Jersey on January 10 William Parsons protests as about thirty friends gatecrash at No 139 Hamilton Avenue for a surprise party. When dancing preliminaries begin he calls a policeman and the visitors are driven from the house, leaving the Parsons girls in tears.
Exclusive wire from Concord New Hampshire reports Judge Henry F Burnham of Manchester won the Republican nominating vote for United States senator on the first ballot defeating Senator William B Chandler and others. Chandler tally stood 47 votes Burnham 19% with minor shares for Bulloway Baker Quin Blair and others. Democrats later nominated Charles F Stone of Laconia as their senator candidate.
Commander John Ww Quackenbush United States Navy retired died at his Washington residence. Born in New York he entered the navy in 1847. He served on the frigate Cumberland during the Mexican War and remained active through the Civil War.
Six broken and outside operators connected with the Lake Views collage and the collapse of teen firms were ordered to pay over 1,000,000 to benefit the Gems victims under threats of exposure of questionable transactions.
Exclusive wire from The Associated Prom reports Majane the local pugilist moved from hospital to jail in Atlantic City on January 10. He faces prize fighting charges linked to an incident with Charlow Abranjowita who severely publicized Majane.
A legislature today introduced a resolution urging a federal constitutional amendment to elect United States senators by popular vote and to convene a constitutional convention with other states. It states identical resolutions will be introduced in neighboring state legislatures.
The third day of the heap of the United Traction company's line finds no chance to start as workers, possibly brought from Philadelphia, avoid the task. Authorities warn that trains remain stalled and repairs await skilled labor.
Washington January reports state the president’s condition is improving with no complications and a normal temperature. Doctors say he remains under careful observation but shows steady recovery.
Two tremors struck today near Acqui in the southeast of Turin, shaking buildings and causing brief alarms across the region. Authorities reported no immediate casualties but urged residents to stay alert.
The Associated Press reports that all persons connected with the murder of Rev. Charles P. Riegel, pastor of the Presentation Church in Cheltenham, are in custody. Suspects include Robert Hurns alias Sailor Bob, Jacob Wynne, Charles Burns, Anna Miller, Elia Barrett, and others. Sailor Bob was arrested in New York, with authorities preparing requisition papers for transfer. The case centers on laudanum laced beer and robbery in the Tenderloin area, with murder in the first degree assumed when knockout drops cause death.
The Empress of Japan reports the Japanese ship Shoyeatu blown out to sea by a typhoon. Water logged and lacking sails, she survived on one day of food until rescue. The Skarpano, after leaving Portland, encountered a gale and returned to Benin Island for coal and supplies.
George W Hoover aged 29 died after a Christmas stabbing by Joseph Tostin at his Kaiserville home. Tostin arrested near Clear Spring Md and will be moved for murder at February court. General Lambert senator for Fintatorae died after brief Neuville era battle defense.
The Anchor Line steamer Ethiopia under Captain McKengie departed Glasgow for New York via Moville Ireland and is ashore on Holy Island in the Firth of Clyde. The vessel is described as being in a bad position.
The Times notes laconic Kitchener dispatches and a deteriorating South Africa scene. Fortifications at Cape Town grow, Coleridge condemns the war, and reports say Boers seized cattle for Pretoria while 900 Boers near Richmond. Dynamite mines at Raand threaten public safety as authorities struggle.
A traveler reports that in Sian-Fu the city’s Chinese troops amount to about 5000 and are drilled with modern rifles. The public is said to be bitterly anti foreign while ministers here weigh Russia’s north Manchuria concession and prospects for peace talks with Li Hung Chang expected to sign a joint note. The Spaniard Corogan predicts talks start in Pekin and may end in Europe or The Hague.
A serious dispute splits Filipino leaders in Europe. Agoncillo, ordered by Aguinaldo to lead operations from Hong Kong, refuses to go and to vacate his Paris post for Dr Apaciblo. Apaciblo, sent from Hong Kong to Canada to monitor US elections, seeks Agoncillo’s removal. Both appeal to Aguinaldo for guidance.
Rear Admiral Thomas F M Phelps of Washington died in a New York hospital from pneumonia. He was brought here yesterday from a hotel where he was staying with Mrs. Mason and others to be with him during his illness.
Reggio Calabria dispatch reports the arrest of Stephano De Lorenzo, an associate of famed Italian brigand Mussolino, detained in the Rome area during January.
Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for periods of snow starting Friday, with colder temperatures and winds shifting to the north. Patchy rain and possible mixed precipitation may occur, with a low trend toward chilly conditions through the weekend.
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